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PFL ANNOUNCES FULL CARD FOR 2025 WORLD TOURNAMENT SEMIFINALS IN WICHITA ON JUNE 20

2024 PFL Lightweight World Champion Gadzhi Rabadanov Faces Jay-Jay Wilson in Lightweight Semifinal Main EventFormer Bellator World Champion Liz Carmouche Meets Undefeated Elora Dana in Women’s Flyweight Semifinal BoutBantamweights Jake Hadley and Marcirley Alves Will Also Face Off, While Mexico’s Mando Gutierrez Meets Denver’s Justin Wetzell
NEW YORK (Mei 14, 2025) – Vandag, the Professional Fighters League announced the full card for the 2025 PFL World Tournament 6: Halfeindronde, which takes place Friday, Junie 20, at the historic INTRUST Bank Arena in Wichita, Kansas. These high stakes, win-and-you’re-in Semifinals bouts are the last stop on the way to the 2025 PFL World Tournament Finals.

In die belangrikste gebeurtenis, 2024 PFL Lightweight Champion Gadzhi Rabadanov (25-4-2) faces former title challenger Jay-Jay Wilson (11-1) in the Lightweight Semifinal. In die mede-hoofren, former Bellator Flyweight Champion Liz Carmouche (23-8) meets undefeated Elora Dana (8-0) in a bout that serves as a 2025 World Tournament Women’s Flyweight Semifinal.

Rounding out the main card are the Bantamweights, Engeland se Jake Hadley (12-4) will meet Brazil’s Marcirley Alves (13-4) in the SmartCage, while friends turned foes Mando Gutierrez (11-3)of Mexicoclashes with Denver’s Justin Wetzell (11-2) to see who will advance to the Finals in August.

Kaartjies vir 2025 PFL World Tournament 6: Halfeindronde in Wichita start at $40 and are available through =selectaseat.com/pfl

Daarbenewens, the Early Card is now finalized, featuring Semifinal bouts in the Lightweight and Women’s Flyweight division, in addition to three World Tournament Alternate bouts and three Showcase matchups.

Former Bellator Lightweight Champion Brent Primus (16-4, 1 NC) looks for a spot in the Lightweight Finals when he takes on Alfie Davis (18-5-1), who upset PFL fan-favorite Clay Collard in the First Round. A pair of grapplers will put their ground game to the test when Jena Bishop (8-2) takes on rising star Ekaterina Shakalova (9-2) in the Women’s Flyweight Semifinal. Former title challenger Magomed Magomedov (20-4) voldoen aan Savarjon Khamidov (16-0) in a Bantamweight Alternate bout. Australia’s Antonio Caruso (10-2) will showcase his skills against Brazil’s Vinicius Cenci (8-3) at Lightweight in an Alternate matchup.

Europeans collide asIreland’s Darragh Kelly (7-0)takes on France’s Dylan Salvador (6-2) in a Lightweight Showcase bout, while Bantamweights Matheus Mattos(14-4-1) en Lazard Dayron (8-0-1) tango under the bright lights in a Showcase bout. Mexiko se Saray Orozco (8-6) steps up to face Brazil’s Ilara joanne (12-10) in the first Women’s Flyweight matchup of the night. The action begins with a Welterweight Showcase bout; Mexiko se Alan Dominguez (11-6) faces off against Kansas’s own, Nick Meck (8-2) in front of his hometown crowd.

Die 2025 PFL World Tournament airs live on ESPN platforms in the U.S., Canada and across Europe, fans can catch the action live on DAZN, while globally, the tournament will be streamed in 190 countries through 20 premium media partners.

One Shot. The annual single-elimination tournament will feature brackets at Heavyweight, Lig Swaargewig, Middelgewigtitel, Weltergewig, Liggewig, Veergewigtitel, Kapokgewig, and Women’s Flyweight. The PFL World Tournament spans an action packed five months. 64 of the best fighters from around the world will compete to win MMA’s toughest testwin three straight times in five months to become PFL Tournament Champion.

The Semifinal fights will be three, five-minute rounds while the Finals are five, vyf minute rondtes. All events and all fights now allow the use of elbows. The PFL World Tournament will payout over $20 million in total prize money, insluitend 'n $500,000 bonus for every winner.

2025 PFL World Tournament 6: Semifinals Main Card:

ESPN, ESPN Deportes and ESPN+ (VSA) | DAZN (Europa & Kanada) 

Vrydag, Junie 20 – 9 pm ET

Lightweight Semifinal Main Event: Gadzhi Rabadanov(25-4-2) teenJay-Jay Wilson(11-1)

Women’s Flyweight Semifinal Co-Main EventLiz Carmouche(23-8) teenElora Dana (8-0)

Bantamweight Semifinal BoutJake Hadley(12-4) teenMarcirley Alves(13-4)

Bantamweight Semifinal BoutMando Gutierrez(11-3) teenJustin Wetzell (11-2)

2025 PFL World Tournament 6: Semifinals Early Card:

ESPN+ (VSA) | DAZN (Europa & Kanada)

Vrydag, Junie 20 – 5:30 pm ET

Lightweight Semifinal Bout: Brent Primus(16-4, 1 NC)vs. Alfie Davis(18-5-1) 

Women’s Flyweight Semifinal Bout: Jena Bishop(8-2) teenEkaterina Shakalova (9-2)

Bantamweight Alternate Bout: Magomed Magomedov (20-4) teenSavarjon Khamidov(16-0)

Lightweight Alternate BoutAntonio Caruso(10-2) teenVinicius Cenci(8-3)

LiggewigShowcaseBout:Darragh Kelly(7-0)vs. Dylan Salvador(6-2)

Bantamweight Showcase BoutMatheus Mattos(14-4-1) teenLazard Dayron (8-0-1)

Women’s Flyweight Alternate BoutSaray Orozco(8-6) teenIlara joanne (12-10)

Welterweight Showcase BoutAlan Dominguez(11-6) teenNick Meck (8-2)

Complete Weigh-In Results & Photos for Tomorrow’s BELLATOR 261: Johnson vs. Moldavsky Event – Woon op Showtime

COMPLETE WEIGH-IN PHOTOS

Uncasville, Conn. - BELLATOR 261: Johnson vs. Moldavsky will be broadcast tomorrow, Vrydag, Junie 25 op showtime by 9 namiddag. ET / 6 pm. PT, while preliminary bouts will stream on the BELLATOR MMA YouTube channel beginning at 6:30 namiddag. En / 3:30 namiddag. PT.

Bellator MMA 261: Johnson vs. Moldavsky Main kaart:
Vrydag, Junie 25 – Live on Showtime
9 namiddag. ET / 6 pm. PT

Interim Heavyweight World Title Main Event: #1-Timothy Johnson (260) vs. #3-Valentin Moldavsky (234)
Flyweight Co-Main Event: #2-Liz Carmouche (125.5) vs. #3-Kana Watanabe (125.25)
Veergewigtitel Bout: #6-Daniel Weichel (145.5) vs. Keoni Diggs (146)
Liggewig Bout: #4-Myles Jury (156) vs. #6-Sidney Outlaw (156)
Lig Swaargewig Bout: Christian Edwards (206) vs. Simon Biyong (204.5)

Voorlopige Card:
BELLATOR MMA YouTube Channel | SHOWTIME Sports YouTube Channel | Pluto TV
6:30 namiddag. En / 3:30 namiddag. PT

Liggewig Bout: Soren Bak (156) vs. Bobby Lee (155.25)
Liggewig Bout: Jesaja Hokit (155.75) vs. Corey Samuels (156)
Kapokgewig Bout: Jaylon Bates (136) vs. Cody Matthews (135)
Middelgewigtitel Bout: Taylor Johnson (185.25) vs. Lance Wright (184.75)
Veergewigtitel Bout: Gabriël Vega (144.75) vs. John de Jesus (145.5)

Besoek Bellator.com Vir meer inligting.

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Oor Bellator
Bellator MMA is 'n toonaangewende wêreldwye gemengde vegkunsorganisasie met baie van die beste vegters ter wêreld. Onder die leiding van die veteraan stryd promotor Scott Coker, Bellator -geleenthede vind in groot stede wêreldwyd plaas en kan op televisie gesien word 160 lande aan 'n beskikbare gehoor van meer as een miljard mense. In die Verenigde State van Amerika, Bellator kan op Showtime gesien word. Bellator bestaan ​​uit 'n uitvoerende span wat topbedryf in televisieproduksie insluit, lewende gebeurtenis orkestrasie, vegter ontwikkeling / verhoudings, venue verkryging, borgskap skepping / ontwikkeling, internasionale lisensiëring, bemarking, advertensies, publisiteit en kommissie verhoudings. Bellator is in Hollywood gebaseer, Kalifornië. en word besit deur vermaaklikheidsreus Viomcbs, die tuiste van die wêreld se voorste vermaak handelsmerke wat aansluit by gehore deur middel van dwingende inhoud oor televisie, rolprent, aanlyn-en mobiele platforms.

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Bellator MMA 261 MEDIA DAY VIDEOS AND QUOTES

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LOS ANGELES – Moenie. 1 gerangskik as swaargewig Timothy Johnson en Geen. 3 gerangskik as swaargewig Valentin Moldavsky previewed their monumental inaugural interim heavyweight title fight at BELLATOR 261 on SHOWTIME during a virtual media day Wednesday. Johnson vs. Moldavsky caps off an amazing main card this Friday, Junie 25 woon op Showtime by 9 namiddag. ET / 6 pm. PT.

Die BELLATOR 261 main card also features a top-five women’s flyweight bout in the co-main event slot as the No. 2 ingedeel Liz Carmouche takes on the undefeated No. 3 ingedeel Kana Watanabe. Ook, lightweights square off as No. 4 ingedeel Myles Juryclashes with the No. 6 ingedeel Sidney Outlaw in a contest holding major title implications and former title challenger No. 6 ingedeel veergewigtitel Daniel Weichel battles the undefeated Keoni Diggs in 'n wedstryd van 145 pond. Top prospect Christian Edwards opens the action on SHOWTIME in a light heavyweight banger against Simon Biyong.

Hier is wat die vegters moes Woensdag sê:

Tim Johnson BELLATOR Heavyweight

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“I’m counting this as a title, I’ll let everyone else put interim in front of it. Moldavsky is a championship level fighter and so am I, so in my eyes this fight is to become the best heavyweight in the division.”

“It was easy to focus on his gameplan because it is the exact same thing I do. We both are strong wrestlers and have heavy ground and pound. I guess we are going to have see who does it better on Friday.”

“My resurgence in my career comes from me not doubting myself. I lost a few in a row and it was an easy excuse to quit and doubt myself, but I didn’t, and I was able to rip off three in a row and put myself in a position to win a title.”

Valentin Moldavsky BELLATOR Heavyweight

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“Yes, there are some similarities between me and Tim. My style is a little different, al, I like to take people down and finish them there.”

“Now that this is a title fight, I understand that there is more on the line, but this is just another fight for me. I plan to do what I always do and that is fight my fight and come out with a victory.”

“It is an honor to train with Fedor and represent his team.”

“His wrestling is not better than mine, and my sambo is going to be more impactful than his wrestling.’

Liz Carmouche BELLATOR Women’s Flyweight

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“I plan to get a dominant finish and earn a title shot. I don’t think either of us want this to go to a decision. Weather it be me knocking her out, cutting her open or ground and pound, I plan to finish this fight in a dominating fashion.”

“It is really exciting to fight in front of the fans and feel that energy again. Walking in and walking out is where you feel it, but when I step foot in the cage it is just me and my opponent.”

“This has nothing to do with Kana and her record. I have to put on a dominant performance and show why I deserve to be the champion in this division. When I got to Bellator, I wanted to climb all the way up the rankings, and that is what I have done and plan on continuing to do.”

“Without giving too much away I see a lot of possibilities here. I see a lot of disabilities in her game that I can capitalize on that will enhance my game. This will allow me to put on a great performance and finish her.”

Kana Watanabe BELLATOR Women’s Flyweight

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“I am very flattered by the comparison to Rhonda, but my judo and my ground and pound is very advanced and much different than Rhonda’s.”

“If I have a positive showing Friday, then I believe I deserve a shot at the title.”

“Liz is one of the biggest names I have ever fought, but this does not change my mindset or make me feel pressure. I am honored to fight Liz and can’t wait to step foot in the cage with her.”

“I am honored to be the co-main event on Friday. That all means nothing, al, if I don’t put on a show and an impressive performance. I plan to do that.’

Myles Jury BELLATOR Lightweight

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“I try to focus on the things I can control, but a win Friday along with how I have been fighting should put me in the conversation for a title shot.”

“I credit my toughness for this two-fight win streak. I continue to show up and work hard. When I was on that three-fight losing streak, I did not allow for myself to get down. After Friday I will be on a three-fight win streak and in a great spot for a shot at the title, and I credit my toughness and resilience for that.”

Sidney Outlaw BELLATOR Lightweight

“I have improved in every way possible. Jury is just another guy who breathes air, so I have nothing to worry about.”

“Fighting guys like Michael Chandler have helped me, but at the end of the day it is me vs. my. I am confident, and that has translated to every other aspect of my life. I am prepared for this fight and am going to put on a show.”

Daniel Weichel BELLATOR Featherweight

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“I think Keoni is a tough fighter, but I am looking forward to giving him his first loss. I am extremely excited for this fight and giving him his first loss is going to be a challenge for me, and I look forward to It.”

"Honestly, I don’t want to look ahead of this fight. It was easy to do that in the Grand Prix, and I did not like it. Keoni is a tough opponent, and my focus has been on him. I had a great camp and look forward to showing that Friday night.”

Keoni Diggs BELLATOR Featherweight

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“I’m stoked for the challenge. This is my toughest fight to date, and it’s against the toughest opponent. I am looking forward to making a statement and solidifying myself in this division.”

“My game plan never changes. I am going to take what he gives me and beat him. I believe I am better than him everywhere, I am not really looking forward to wins and losses, but I just want to put on a great performance and show what I am capable of.”

“Just because he has more fights doesn’t mean he has mystical powers. I train with some very tough people, and I am a veteran myself. I have a lot of confidence in myself and don’t see him doing anything that will shock me when we step in the cage.”

Christian Edwards BELLATOR Light Heavyweight

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“Simon is very tough, and it is definitely the toughest opponent of my career. I know my skill set, al, and I know what I can do, and I expect to show that Friday.”

“I know Simon is very powerful and athletic. It is his first fight in the United States, so I expect him to come out flying. I plan to weather the storm and then take him into deep waters where I can finish the fight.”

Simon Biyong BELLATOR Light Heavyweight

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“It is a dream to fight in the United States and making my debut here is a huge opportunity. I was originally on the prelims and now I am on the main card, what more could I ask for?"

“I didn’t have a lot of time to prepare for Edwards, but it doesn’t matter because at the end of the day it is a fight. It is short notice for me, and it is short notices for him. I will be ready and can’t wait to show my skills.”

“I am here to put myself in a position to get a ranked opponent, and Christian Edwards is in my way. I think he looked good in his last fight, but I am not his last opponent. I hope he is ready because I am.”

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Oor Bellator
BELLATOR MMA is a leading global mixed martial arts and kickboxing organization featuring many of the best fighters in the world. Onder die leiding van die veteraan stryd promotor Scott Coker, Bellator -geleenthede vind in groot stede wêreldwyd plaas en kan op televisie gesien word 160 lande aan 'n beskikbare gehoor van meer as een miljard mense. In die Verenigde State van Amerika, Bellator kan op Showtime gesien word. Bellator bestaan ​​uit 'n uitvoerende span wat topbedryf in televisieproduksie insluit, lewende gebeurtenis orkestrasie, vegter ontwikkeling / verhoudings, venue verkryging, borgskap skepping / ontwikkeling, internasionale lisensiëring, bemarking, advertensies, publisiteit en kommissie verhoudings. Bellator is in Hollywood gebaseer, Kalifornië. en word besit deur vermaaklikheidsreus Viomcbs, die tuiste van die wêreld se voorste vermaak handelsmerke wat aansluit by gehore deur middel van dwingende inhoud oor televisie, rolprent, aanlyn-en mobiele platforms.

Oor Showtime
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LIZ CARMOUCHE MEETS UNDEFEATED KANA WATANABE IN THE CO-MAIN EVENT OF BELLATOR MMA 261 OP Vrydag, Junie 25 – LIVE ON SHOWTIME AT 9 Namiddag. ET / 6 pm. PT

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LOS ANGELES – Liz Carmouche (15-7), who is No. 5 in the BELLATOR women’s pound-for-pound rankings, will face the promotion’s No. 3 ranked flyweight Kana Watanabe (10-0-1) during the co-main event of Bellator MMA 261: Johnson vs. Moldavsky Vrydag, Junie 25.

Die BELLATOR 261 main card airs live on Showtime by 9 namiddag. ET / 6 pm. PT and takes place at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. A limited number of tickets starting at $60 are on sale now and can be purchased at Ticketmaster and Bellator.com.

Newly announced preliminary matchups feature a bantamweight tilt pitting Jaylon Bates (2-0) teen Cody Matthews (1-1) and middleweight matchup between Taylor Johnson (6-2) en Lance Wright (5-1).

The preliminary portion of BELLATOR 261: Johnson vs. Moldavsky begin by 5:30 namiddag. ET/2:30 namiddag. PT and will stream live on the BELLATOR MMA YouTube channel, Showtime Sports YouTube -kanaal en Pluto TV.

BELLATOR 261: Johnson vs. Moldavsky is anchored by an interim heavyweight title bout between No. 1 ingedeel Timothy Johnson (15-6) en Geen. 3 ingedeel Valentin Moldavsky (10-1). A featherweight fight featuring former title challenger No. 5 ingedeel Daniel Weichel (40-12) against Hawaii’s undefeated Keoni Diggs (9-0) and a light heavyweight re-booking between No. 10 ingedeel Christian Edwards (4-0) en Ben Parrish (4-1) have also been confirmed for the main card.

Additional prelims include a lightweight bout featuring No. 6 ingedeel Myles Jury (19-5) versus No. 7 ingedeel Sidney Outlaw (15-4), a women’s strawweight fight pitting Lena Ovchynnikova (12-6, 1 NC) teen Kyra Batara (8-4), a light heavyweight contest seeing Lee Chadwick (26-15-1) versus Simon Biyong (7-1), and a lightweight affair between Die suide agter (14-1) en Bobby Lee (12-5).

Carmouche is a highly skilled veteran of the sport who joined BELLATOR’s women’s flyweight division in 2019 following a six-year run in the UFC. Veg uit San Diego, the 37-year-old Team Hurricane Awesome-product also formerly competed for Strikeforce, met die bevordering 'n paar oorwinnings behaal. Since signing with BELLATOR, “Girl-Rilla” has rallied off two straight wins, defeating Vanessa Porto and DeAnna Bennett. Prior to Carmouche’s days as a professional athlete, die Lafayette, Louisiana-boorling het vyf jaar as 'n lugvaartelektrisiën in die United State Marine Corps gedien, waar sy drie dienstoere in die Midde-Ooste voltooi het.

“I’m looking forward to getting back in the cage. I plan to end this fight with a dominant finish that stamps my name as the top contender for the belt,” Carmouche said.

Undefeated through 11 professionele gevegte, Japan’s Watanabe steps into the BELLATOR MMA cage for the third time in as many years. Met frying-pan-bending sterkte, the 32-year-old judoka boasts an impressive 60% finishing rate and has bested fellow BELLATOR flyweights Alejandra Lara and Ilara Joanne since joining the promotion’s ranks. Die nr. 3 ranked flyweight is looking to make a statement of her own and stake her claim to a shot at BELLATOR’s coveted 125-pound championship.

“I am very grateful to be given another opportunity to fight during these hard times. Liz Carmouche has tons of experience and has constantly been fighting the best which makes her without a doubt one of the best in the world,” Watanabe said. “I fully respect her in every aspect and am truly honored to face such an athlete. Met wat gesê word, I am excited to take on this challenge to prove to everybody and myself that I have what it takes to become the best in the world. I want to win this fight in a convincing way, to open up the doors for a title challenge shot.”

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Bellator MMA 261: Johnson vs. Moldavsky Main kaart:
Showtime
9 namiddag. ET / 6 pm. PT

Interim Heavyweight Title Main Event: #1-Tim Johnson (15-6) vs. #3-Valentin Moldavsky (10-1)
Flyweight Co-Main Event: #2Liz Carmouche (15-7) vs. #3-Kana Watanabe (10-0-1)
Featherweight Main Card Bout: #5- Daniel Weichel (40-12) vs. Keoni Diggs (9-0)
Light Heavyweight Main Card Bout: #10Christian Edwards (4-0) vs. Ben Parrish (4-1)

Voorlopige Card:
Bellator MMA YouTube -kanaal | Showtime Sports YouTube -kanaal | Pluto TV
5:30 namiddag. ET/2:30 namiddag. PT

Strawweight bout: Lena Ovchynnikova (12-6, 1 NC) vs. Kyra Batara (8-4)
Liggewig bout: #6-Myles Jury (19-5) vs. #7-Sidney Outlaw (15-4)
Liggewig bout: Die suide agter (14-1) vs. Bobby Lee (12-5)
Kapokgewig Bout: Jaylon Bates (2-0) vs. Cody Matthews (1-1)
Middelgewigtitel Bout: Taylor Johnson (6-2) vs. Lance Wright (5-1)
Lig Swaargewig Bout: Lee Chadwick (26-15-1) vs. Simon Biyong (7-1)


*Kevin Ross het onlangs die promosie se eerste veergewiggordel by sy reeds indrukwekkende lys toekennings gevoeg.

For more information on upcoming BELLATOR MMA events, besoek Bellator.com.

FIGHT NIGHT RESULTS & PHOTOS FOR BELLATOR 256: Bader Vs. MACHIDA 2

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Complete Fight Night Photos Here
Post-Fight Interviews available on the BELLATOR PR YouTube Channel

Uncasville, Conn. - BELLATOR 256: Bader Vs. Machida 2 is officially in the books.

The BELLATOR MMA Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix rolls on as Bellator MMA returns next Friday, April 16 op Showtime, wanneer Vadim Nemkov defends his light heavyweight world title against former championPhil Davis en Corey Anderson welcomes Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov to the BELLATOR Cage in the event’s co-headliner. The opening round culminates on SHOWTIME on May 7 wanneer Anthony "Rumble" Johnson en Yoel Romero square off at Bellator MMA 258, a massive event headlined by a bantamweight world title fight featuring Juan Archuleta vs. Sergio Pettis.



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Bellator MMA 256: Bader Vs. Machida 2 Main kaart:
#1-Ryan Bader (28-6, 1 NC) verslaan #4-Lyoto Machida (26-11) via 'n eenparige besluit (49-46, 49-45, 49-45)
Bader “I don’t know who I’d rather face next. I don’t know much about [Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov] but I know Corey [Anders] really well. I brought him in for training camps for Phil Davis. He’s a good guy so I’m rooting for him. But if I have to fight him, I know he’s tough. I’m in this tournament and I ran through another tournament before. I had fun so that’s why I came down here. It doesn’t matter who’s in my way. I want that belt back and this was the first step right here.

“There’s redemption this whole tournament. I got one back on Machida but I’ve lost to Nemkov and I’ve lost to Anthony Johnson, so I would like to meet one of them in the finals. But honestly, to make it to the finals and fight for the belt, I’d be happy with whoever it is.”

#2-Liz Carmouche (15-7) verslaan Vanessa Porto (22-8) via 'n eenparige besluit (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
Carmouche: “As soon as they say I’m clear and I’m good, I’m ready to get right back into fighting camp and go for the belt. If I don’t get a title shot, I’d be disappointed of course. I came in here with the hopes that I would work up the ranks to fight for the title. I just need to know what I need to do. You tell me who I need to beat to get that fight and I’ll do it. I certainly hope that taking somebody who has more fights than I do and beating her tonight would put me in contention for that belt.”

#3-Adam Borics (17-1) defeated#8-Jeremy Kennedy (16-3, 1 NC) via 'n eenparige besluit (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Borics: “I don’t care who my next opponent is, but just give me the winner of the [Featherweight World Grand Prix] toernooi. I’m definitely next in line. My goal is to get the winner but let’s see what BELLATOR wants. I am really happy I got this opportunity to fight during these crazy times. I feel that I am ready for a title. I have eight or nine fights with BELLATOR so yes, I would like to fight for the title next.”

#3-Cat Zingano (12-4) verslaan Olivia Parker (4-2) via voorlegging (armbar) by 2:56 van die eerste ronde
Zingano: “I want to go against the best. I know who’s the best. I know these two girls [Cris Cyborg and Leslie Smith] have a fight coming up in a couple months and I’d love to get a shot at the belt over here in BELLATOR. That would mean a lot to me.”

Dan Moret (15-6) verslaan #3-Yamauchi up (25-5) via split besluit (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Rising welterweight star Jaron “Boots” Ennis was interviewed on the telecast ahead of his SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING main event debut tomorrow night against former 140-pound world champion Sergey Lipinets.

“You’re going to see a lot of speed, krag, and me having fun. It’s about making statements and getting knockouts at the end of the night,” said the 23-year-old Ennis, who will be taking on the toughest challenge of his career in Lipinets as he pursues a world title shot. “It’s going to be a great opportunity for me to headline my first SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING and it’s the start of me being a pay-per-view star. It’s only up after this. It’s time for me to do my thing tomorrow night.”

Voorlopige Card:
Dalton Rosta (5-0) verslaan Tony Johnson (9-3) via 'n eenparige besluit (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Talita Nogueira (8-2) verslaan Jessica Borga (3-3) via 'n eenparige besluit (29-27, 29-27, 29-27)
#10-Jornel Lugo (6-0) verslaan #8-Cass Bell (5-2) via 'n eenparige besluit (30-26, 30-27, 30-27)
Cody Law (3-0) verslaan Nathan Ghareeb (2-1) via 'n eenparige besluit (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Jaylon Bates (2-0) verslaan Jeffrey Glossner (2-2) via voorlegging (guillotine) by 1:27 van die tweede ronde
Nainoa Dung (4-2) verslaan Izzy William (4-4) via 'n eenparige besluit (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Diana Avsaragova (3-0) verslaan Tara Graff (1-3) via uitklophou (stoot) by :29 van die eerste ronde
John Douma (5-2) verslaan Will Smith (3-3) via split besluit (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

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Gabriël Vega 246: ARCHULETA VS. MIX RESULTS AND PHOTOS

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Bellator 246: Archuleta vs. Meng Main kaart:
Juan Archuleta (25-2) verslaan Patchy Mix (13-1) via 'n eenparige besluit (49-46, 48-47, 48-47)
Neiman Gracie (10-1) verslaan Jon Fitch (32-8-2, 1 NC) via voorlegging (hak haak) by 4:47 van die tweede ronde
Liz Carmouche (14-7) verslaan Deanna Bennett (10-7-1) via voorlegging (agter-naak verstik) by 3:17 van die derde ronde
Keoni Diggs (9-0) verslaan Derek Fields (20-11) via technical submission (agter-naak verstik) by 4:59 van die derde ronde

Voorlopige Card:
Daniel Madrid (18-6) verslaan Pat Casey (6-3) via split besluit (29-28, 28-29, 30-27)
Ty Gwerder (5-1) verslaan Tuco Tokkos (4-2) via wie by 1:05 van die derde ronde
Davion Franklin (2-0) verslaan Ras Hylton (6-5) via technical decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

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Gabriël Vega 245: DAVIS VS. MACHIDA 2 RESULTS AND PHOTOS

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Bellator 245: Davis vs. Machida 2 Main kaart:
Phil Davis (22-5, 1 NC) verslaan Lyoto Machida (26-10) via split besluit (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Cat Zingano (11-4) verslaan Gabby Holloway (6-6) via 'n eenparige besluit (29-27, 30-26, 30-26)
Taylor Johnson (6-1) verslaan En Rut, (8-3) via voorlegging (hak haak) by :59 van die eerste ronde
Raymond Daniels (2-1, 1 NC) en Peter Stanonik (5-4, 1 NC) ended in a no content (accidental low blow)

Voorlopige Card:
Alex Polizzi (7-0) verslaan Rafael Carvalho (16-5) eenparige besluit (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Leslie Smith (12-8-1) verslaan Amanda Bell (7-7) via 'n eenparige besluit (29-28, 29-28. 29-28)
Tyrell fortuin (8-1, 1 NC) en Jack May (11-6, 1 NC) ended in a no content (accidental low blow)
Keith Lee (7-3) verslaan Vinicius Zani (11-7) via 'n eenparige besluit (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)

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BELLATOR MMA ANNOUNCES MASSIVE DOUBLEHEADER LIVE ON PARAMOUNT NETWORK AND DAZN FROM MOHEGAN SUN ARENA

FORMER CHAMPS PHIL DAVIS AND LYOTO MACHIDA COLLIDE IN LONG-AWAITED REMATCH AT BELLATOR 245 OP Vrydag, September. 11

JUAN ARCHULETA FACES UNDEFEATED PATCHY MIX FOR THE VACANT BELLATOR BANTAMWEIGHT WORLD TITLE AT BELLATOR 246 OP Saterdag, September. 12

MEER, THE BELLATOR DEBUTS OF FORMER TITLE CHALLENGERS CAT ZINGANO AND LIZ CARMOUCHE

LOS ANGELES— Vir die eerste keer, Bellator MMA’s “FightSphere” atMohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. will host a stacked doubleheader weekend on Friday, Sewe. 11 and Saturday, Sewe. 12. On night oneBellator 245is headlined by former world champsPhil Davis (21-5, 1 NC) enLyoto Machida (26-9) in a light heavyweight rematch, terwylBellator 246on night two sees a bantamweight world championship fight featuring top contenderJuan Archuleta (24-2) taking on the undefeatedPatchy Mix (13-0) for the vacant title.

Two former world title challengers also make their long-awaited Bellator debuts, asCat Zingano (10-4) neem opGabby Holloway (6-5) in a featherweight matchup atBellator 245, terwylLiz Carmouche (13-7) meets the newly signedDeanna Bennett (10-6-1) at flyweight during the main card ofBellator 246.

Bellator 245: Davis vs. Machida 2Vrydag, Sewe. 11 enBellator 246: Archuleta vs. MengSaterdag, Sewe. 12 air live onParamount Network enDAZN by 10 namiddag. En / 9 p.m. CT. Voorlopige aksie sal stroomBellator MMA se YouTube -kanaal. Bykomende wedstryde sal in die komende dae aangekondig word.

A former Bellator light heavyweight world champion, Phil Davis returns to the Bellator cage for the first time since stoppingKarl Albrektsson byBellator 231 in October of last year. A four-time NCAA D-I All-American wrestler at Penn State University, "Mnr. Wonderful” has earned professional victories over Brian Stann, Alexander Gustafsson, Antonio Rogerio Nogueira, and the man he will face again on Sept. 11, Lyoto Machida. With eight Bellator appearances already, the San Diego-based fighter has his sights set on reclaiming his world title in the sport’s toughest light heavyweight division.

After signing with Bellator in 2018, Lyoto Machida made his highly anticipated promotional debut with a victory over former champRafael CarvalhobyBellator 213and would later go on to defeat the now-retiredChael Sonneninside the famed Madison Square Garden atBellator 222. The former UFC light heavyweight champ, known to fans around the globe as “The Dragon,” owns notable career wins over Tito Ortiz, “Shogun” Rua, Dan Henderson, Rashad Evans and Randy Couture. Having lost to Davis in the first matchup in Brazil, the native ofSalvador, Bahia, Brazil is looking for redemption and a future shot at Bellator gold.

Fresh off of an impressive victory overHenry Corrales byBellator 238 vroeër vanjaar, Juan Archuleta will look to capture the promotion’s vacant bantamweight strap. Fighting out of Hesperia, Kalifornië., the 32-year-old knockout artist will once again drop down a weight class for a shot at the world title, something he successfully accomplished on four separate occasions while competing for regional promotion King of the Cage (lig welterweight, liggewig, flyweight and bantamweight). Following a hard-fought featherweight world title bout withPatricio Pitbull last September, “The Spaniard” returns to bantamweight, where he has been undefeated for over five years.

Currently fighting out of Jackson Wink MMA in Albuquerque, N.M., Patchy Mix will make his fourth appearance for Bellator, where he has tallied three first-round submission victories. The 26-year-old Buffalo, N.Y.-native hopes to remain undefeated and build off of his most recent win on New Year’s Eve, which saw “No Love” earn a guillotine choke-submission over Yuki Motoya at Bellator’s co-promotional event with Rizin atDaar is 'n rede.in Japan. Prior to his time with the Scott Coker-led promotion, Mix dominated his competition in all nine of his fights with King of the Cage, collecting five first round finishes. Nou, the submission specialist will face the toughest test of his young career, a matchup with the former Bellator featherweight world title contender and a shot at Bellator’s vacant 135-pound strap.

Also announced forBellator 245“Easy” Ed Ruth (8-2) returns to middleweight against the debutingTaylor “Tombstone” Johnson (5-1) on the main card; current Bellator Kickboxing welterweight world champRaymond “The Real Deal” Daniels(2-1) returns to MMA againstPeter Stanonik(5-4); former middleweight champRafael Carvalho(16-4) squares off with undefeatedAlex “Easy” Polizzi(6-0) by die lig swaargewig; hard-hitting heavyweightsTyrell fortuin(8-1) enJack May(11-6) bots; “Killa” Keith Lee (6-3) gesigteDominic “The Honey Badger” Mazzotta (15-3) in a 140-lb. contract weight preliminary matchup.

Also announced forBellator 246…top welterweight contendersJon Fitch (32-7-2, 1 NC) enNeiman Gracie (9-1) square off in the co-main eventDerek "Die Hings" Campos(20-10) enRoger “El Matador” Huerta(24-12-1, 1 NC) go toe-to-toe in a lightweight battle; Jackson Wink MMA heavyweight prospectDavion “The Don” Franklin (1-0) neem opRas “The Jamaican Shamrock” Hylton (6-4) on the prelims; Hawaii’sTy “Savage” Gwerder(4-1) meets London’sGeorge “Tuco” Tokkos(4-1) in a middleweight contest.

OpgedateerBellator 245: Davis vs. Machida 2Main kaart:

Paramount Network en Dazn

Vrydag, Sewe. 11 - 10 namiddag. En / 9 p.m. CT

Light Heavyweight Main EventPhil Davis(21-5, 1 NC) teenLyoto Machida (26-9)

Veergewig mede-hoof-geleentheid: Cat Zingano(10-4) teenGabby Holloway(6-5)

Middleweight Feature BoutEn Rut, (8-2) teenTaylor Johnson(5-1)

Welterweight Feature BoutRaymond Daniels(2-1) teenPeter Stanonik(5-4)

Opgedateerde voorlopige kaart:

Bellator MMA se YouTube -kanaal

Light Heavyweight Preliminary Bout: Rafael Carvalho(16-4) teenAlex Polizzi(6-0)

Heavyweight Preliminary BoutTyrell fortuin(8-1) teenJack May(11-6)

140-lb. Contract Weight Preliminary BoutKeith Lee(6-3) teenDominic Mazzotta(15-3)

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OpgedateerBellator 246: Archuleta vs. Meng Main kaart:

Paramount Network en Dazn

Saterdag, Sewe. 12 - 10 namiddag. En / 9 p.m. CT

Bantamweight World Title BoutJuan Archuleta(24-2) teenPatchy Mix(13-0)

Weltergewig mede-hoof-geleentheid: Jon Fitch(32-7-2, 1 NC) teenNeiman Gracie(9-1)

Vlieggewig Kenmerk Bout: Liz Carmouche (13-7) teenDeanna Bennett(10-6-1)

Liggewig funksie: Derek Fields(20-10) teenRoger Huerta(24-12-1, 1 NC)

Opgedateerde voorlopige kaart:

Bellator MMA se YouTube -kanaal

Middelgewig voorlopige aanval: Ty Gwerder(4-1) teenGeorge Tokkos(4-1)

Heavyweight Preliminary BoutDavion Franklin (1-0) teenRas Hylton(6-4)

*Kevin Ross het onlangs die promosie se eerste veergewiggordel by sy reeds indrukwekkende lys toekennings gevoeg.

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LIZ CARMOUCHE OM BELLATOR MMA DEBUUT TE MAAK TEEN ONOORWINDE MANDY BÖHM HOOFSTUK SELFS GEVAL VAN PROMOSIE SE TERUGKEER NA PECHANGA OORD CASINO

GELEENTHEID STEL VIR VRYDAG, MAG 29 BY 10 Namiddag. ET/9 nm. CT OP PARAMOUNT NETWERK & DAZN

KAARTJIES TE KOOP VRYDAG, MAART 13!



LOS ANGELES – Bellator-amptenare het vandag aangekondig dat die gretig verwagte promosie-debuut van Liz Carmouche (13-7) sal Vrydag plaasvind, Mei 29 by Pechanga Resort Casino in Temecula, Kalifornië. teen onoorwonne SBG Ierland se vlieggewig-vooruitsig Mandy Boehm (6-0, 1 NC).



Kaartjies vir die Bellator 243: Carmouche Vs. Boehm gaan te koop Maart 13 by 3 namiddag. PT en is beskikbaar by die Pechanga loket, sowel asBellator.com, Ticketmaster.com en Pechanga.com.



Die geleentheid word Vrydag regstreeks uitgesaai, Mei 29 op Paramount Network en DAZN by 10 namiddag. En / 9 p.m. CT, terwyl voorlopige aksie sal voortvloei Bellator se MMA YouTube kanaal. Bykomende aanvalle sal aangekondig word in die komende weke.



'n Veteraan van die Amerikaanse Marine Corps en gevestigde vlieggewig-mededinger, Carmouche het die afgelope Desember by Bellator se vrouevlieggewigafdeling aangesluit ná 'n ses jaar lange lopie in UFC - 'n termyn wat wêreldtitel-wedstryde in beide die bantamgewig- en vlieggewigafdelings insluit, asook noemenswaardige oorwinnings oor Katlyn Chookagian en Jessica Andrade.



Veg uit San Diego, die 36-jarige Team Hurricane Awesome-produk het ook voorheen vir Strikeforce meegeding, met die bevordering 'n paar oorwinnings behaal. Sy het ook vroeër in haar loopbaan 'n oorwinning oor Valentina Shevchenko behaal. Voor "Girl-Rilla's" dae as 'n professionele atleet, die Lafayette, Louisiana-boorling het vyf jaar as 'n lugvaartelektrisiën in die United State Marine Corps gedien, waar sy drie dienstoere in die Midde-Ooste voltooi het.



Vars van 'n vlieggewig-titeloorwinning op die plaaslike MMA-toneel verlede Mei, Mandy Böhm is gereed om haar onoorwonne punt as beroepsman na die hoogste vlakke van die sport te bring wanneer sy op Mei die voormalige twee-afdeling titel-uitdager Liz Carmouche ontmoet. 29. Kom uit Duitsland, maar opleiding onder die leiding van John Kavanagh by SBG Ireland in Dublin, "Monster" is 'n krag om mee rekening te hou op die voete, maar het haar sterk voorleggingsvaardighede ten toon gestel toe sy die eerste Kanadese vooruitsig Jade Masson-Wong die eerste verlies van haar loopbaan in 2019.



Opgedateer Bellator 243: Carmouche Vs. Boehm Veg kaart:

Vlieggewig Hoofbyeenkoms: Liz Carmouche (13-7) vs. Mandy Boehm (6-0, 1 NC)



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BELLATOR SIGNS LIZ CARMOUCHE TO EXCLUSIVE MULTI-YEAR, MULTI-FIGHT KONTRAK

HONOLULU - On the same night as Bellator and the USO Present: Salute the Troops, Bellator is proud to announce the signing of United States Marine Corps veteran and established flyweight competitor Liz Carmouche (13-7) om 'n eksklusiewe multi-jaar, multi-stryd kontrak.



Carmouche joins Bellator’s women’s flyweight division following a six-year run in UFC – a tenure that includes world title bouts in both the bantamweight and flyweight divisions, asook noemenswaardige oorwinnings oor Katlyn Chookagian en Jessica Andrade.



Veg uit San Diego, the 35-year-old Team Hurricane Awesome-product also formerly competed for Strikeforce, met die bevordering 'n paar oorwinnings behaal. She earned an additional win over Valentina Shevchenko earlier in her career.



Prior to her days as a professional athlete, die Lafayette, Louisiana-boorling het vyf jaar as 'n lugvaartelektrisiën in die United State Marine Corps gedien, waar sy drie dienstoere in die Midde-Ooste voltooi het. A longtime friend and teammate of Hawaii’s own Ilima-Lei Macfarlane, “Girl-Rilla” finally has the opportunity to compete alongside Bellator women’s flyweight world champion in an already-stacked 125-pound division.



Carmouche’s promotional debut will take place early 2020 in the flyweight division, which is championed by her training partner, Ilima-lei Macfarlane, wie opskrifte Bellator 236on DAZN tomorrow night in Honolulu, Hawaii. The division also features Macfarlane’s opponent Kate Jackson, as well as other top athletes competing this weekend in Hawaii, insluitend Juliana Velasquez, Veta Arteaga, Brown Ellen en Alejandra Lara.