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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) – Leo, the Professional Fighters League announced the full card for the 2025 PFL World Tournament 6: Nusu fainali, ambayo hufanyika Ijumaa, Juni 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.

Katika tukio kuu, 2024 PFL Lightweight Champion Gadzhi Rabadanov (25-4-2) faces former title challenger Jay-Jay Wilson (11-1) in the Lightweight Semifinal. Katika tukio ushirikiano kuu, 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, England 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.

Tiketi kwa ajili ya 2025 PFL World Tournament 6: Nusu fainali in Wichita start at $40 and are available through =selectaseat.com/pfl

Aidha, 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. Challenger wa zamani wa taji Magomed Magomedov (20-4) hukutana 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) na Lazard Dayron (8-0-1) tango under the bright lights in a Showcase bout. Mexico 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; Mexico Alan Dominguez (11-6) faces off against Kansas’s own, Nick Meck (8-2) in front of his hometown crowd.

The 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, Mwanga Heavyweight, Middleweight, Welterweight, Lightweight, Featherweight, Bantamweight, 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, raundi dakika tano. All events and all fights now allow the use of elbows. The PFL World Tournament will payout over $20 million in total prize money, ikiwa ni pamoja na $500,000 bonus for every winner.

2025 PFL World Tournament 6: Semifinals Main Card:

ESPN, ESPN Deportes and ESPN+ (U.S.) | DAZN (Ulaya & Canada) 

Ijumaa, Juni 20 – 9 pm ET

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

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

Bantamweight Semifinal BoutJake Hadley(12-4) Vs.Marcirley Alves(13-4)

Bantamweight Semifinal BoutMando Gutierrez(11-3) Vs.Justin Wetzell (11-2)

2025 PFL World Tournament 6: Semifinals Early Card:

ESPN+ (U.S.) | DAZN (Ulaya & Canada)

Ijumaa, Juni 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) Vs.Ekaterina Shakalova (9-2)

Bantamweight Alternate Bout: Magomed Magomedov (20-4) Vs.Savarjon Khamidov(16-0)

Lightweight Alternate BoutAntonio Caruso(10-2) Vs.Vinicius Cenci(8-3)

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

Bantamweight Showcase BoutMatheus Mattos(14-4-1) Vs.Lazard Dayron (8-0-1)

Women’s Flyweight Alternate BoutSaray Orozco(8-6) Vs.Ilara Joanne (12-10)

Welterweight Showcase BoutAlan Dominguez(11-6) Vs.Nick Meck (8-2)

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

COMPLETE WEIGH-IN PHOTOS

UNCASVILLE, Conn. - BELLATOR 261: Johnson vs. Moldavsky will be broadcast tomorrow, Ijumaa, Juni 25 on SHOWTIME at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT, while preliminary bouts will stream on the BELLATOR MMA YouTube channel beginning at 6:30 p.m. NA / 3:30 p.m. PT.

Bellator MMA 261: Johnson vs. Moldavsky Kuu ya Kadi:
Ijumaa, Juni 25 – Live on Showtime
9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. 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)
Featherweight Bout: #6-Daniel Weichel (145.5) vs. Keoni Diggs (146)
Nyepesi Bout: #4-Myles Jury (156) vs. #6-Sidney Outlaw (156)
Mwanga Heavyweight Bout: Christian Edwards (206) vs. Simon Biyong (204.5)

Awali Kadi:
Kituo cha YouTube cha Bellator MMA | Showtime Sports YouTube Channel | Pluto TV
6:30 p.m. NA / 3:30 p.m. PT

Nyepesi Bout: Soren Bak (156) vs. Bobby Lee (155.25)
Nyepesi Bout: Isaiah Hokit (155.75) vs. Corey Samuels (156)
Bantamweight Bout: Jaylon Bates (136) vs. Cody Matthews (135)
Middleweight Bout: Taylor Johnson (185.25) vs. Lance Wright (184.75)
Featherweight Bout: John Macapa (144.75) vs. John de Jesus (145.5)

Tafadhali ziara Bellator.com kwa maelezo ya ziada.

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Kuhusu Bellator
Bellator MMA ni shirika linaloongoza ulimwenguni la sanaa ya kijeshi iliyo na wapiganaji wengi bora ulimwenguni. Chini ya uongozi wa mkongwe kupambana promoter Scott Coker, Matukio ya Bellator hufanyika katika miji mikubwa ulimwenguni na inaweza kuonekana kwenye runinga kwa zaidi 160 nchi kwa watazamaji wanaopatikana wa watu zaidi ya bilioni moja. Katika Umoja wa Mataifa, Bellator inaweza kuonekana kwenye Showtime. Bellator inaundwa na timu ya mtendaji ambayo inajumuisha wataalamu wa tasnia ya juu katika utengenezaji wa runinga, kuishi tukio muziki wa, fighter maendeleo / mahusiano, ukumbi manunuzi, kuundwa udhamini / maendeleo, leseni ya kimataifa, masoko, matangazo, utangazaji na tume mahusiano. Bellator iko katika Hollywood, Calif. na inamilikiwa na Burudani Giant Viacomcbs, nyumbani kwa duniani bidhaa Waziri burudani kwamba kuungana na watazamaji kupitia maudhui kulazimisha katika televisheni, picha mwendo, majukwaa online na simu.

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Bellator MMA 261 MEDIA DAY VIDEOS AND QUOTES

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LOS ANGELES – Je Si. 1 ranked heavyweight Timothy Johnson na No. 3 ranked heavyweight 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, Juni 25 kuishi juu ya Showtime katika 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT.

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

Hapa ni nini wapiganaji alikuwa na kusema Jumatano:

Tim Johnson BELLATOR Heavyweight

*Bonyeza HERE to view Johnson’s full media session

“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

*Bonyeza HERE to view Moldavsky’s full media session

“Yes, there are some similarities between me and Tim. My style is a little different, ingawa, 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

*Bonyeza HERE to view Carmouche’s full media session

“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

*Bonyeza HERE to view Watanabe’s full media session

“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, ingawa, if I don’t put on a show and an impressive performance. I plan to do that.’

Myles Jury BELLATOR Lightweight

*Bonyeza HERE to view Jury’s full media session

“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. me. 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

*Bonyeza HERE to view Weichel’s full media session

“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.”

"Kusema kweli, 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

*Bonyeza HERE to view Diggs full media session

“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

*Bonyeza HERE to view Edward’s full media session

“Simon is very tough, and it is definitely the toughest opponent of my career. I know my skill set, ingawa, 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

*Bonyeza HERE to view Biyong full media session

“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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Kuhusu Bellator
BELLATOR MMA is a leading global mixed martial arts and kickboxing organization featuring many of the best fighters in the world. Chini ya uongozi wa mkongwe kupambana promoter Scott Coker, Matukio ya Bellator hufanyika katika miji mikubwa ulimwenguni na inaweza kuonekana kwenye runinga kwa zaidi 160 nchi kwa watazamaji wanaopatikana wa watu zaidi ya bilioni moja. Katika Umoja wa Mataifa, Bellator inaweza kuonekana kwenye Showtime. Bellator inaundwa na timu ya mtendaji ambayo inajumuisha wataalamu wa tasnia ya juu katika utengenezaji wa runinga, kuishi tukio muziki wa, fighter maendeleo / mahusiano, ukumbi manunuzi, kuundwa udhamini / maendeleo, leseni ya kimataifa, masoko, matangazo, utangazaji na tume mahusiano. Bellator iko katika Hollywood, Calif. na inamilikiwa na Burudani Giant Viacomcbs, nyumbani kwa duniani bidhaa Waziri burudani kwamba kuungana na watazamaji kupitia maudhui kulazimisha katika televisheni, picha mwendo, majukwaa online na simu.

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LIZ CARMOUCHE MEETS UNDEFEATED KANA WATANABE IN THE CO-MAIN EVENT OF BELLATOR MMA 261 Ijumaa, Juni 25 – LIVE ON SHOWTIME AT 9 P.M. ET / 6 P.M. 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 Ijumaa, Juni 25.

The BELLATOR 261 main card airs live on Showtime katika 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. 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) dhidi ya Cody Matthews (1-1) and middleweight matchup between Taylor Johnson (6-2) na Lance Wright (5-1).

The preliminary portion of BELLATOR 261: Johnson vs. Moldavsky huanza saa 5:30 p.m. ET/2:30 p.m. PT and will stream live on the BELLATOR MMA YouTube channel, Showtime Sports YouTube Channel na Pluto TV.

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

Additional prelims include a lightweight bout featuring No. 6 nafasi Myles Jury (19-5) versus No. 7 nafasi Sidney Outlaw (15-4), a women’s strawweight fight pitting Lena Ovchynnikova (12-6, 1 NC) dhidi ya Kyra Batara (8-4), a light heavyweight contest seeing Lee Chadwick (26-15-1) dhidi ya Simon Biyong (7-1), and a lightweight affair between Søren Bak (14-1) na 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. Fighting out of San Diego, the 37-year-old Team Hurricane Awesome-product also formerly competed for Strikeforce, notching a pair of victories with the promotion. 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, the Lafayette, Louisiana-native spent five years serving as an aviation electrician in the United Stated Marine Corps, where she completed three tours of duty in the Middle East.

“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 mapambano mtaalamu, Japan’s Watanabe steps into the BELLATOR MMA cage for the third time in as many years. Kwa frying-pan-bending nguvu, 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. The No. 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. Pamoja na kwamba kuwa alisema, 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 Kuu ya Kadi:
Showtime
9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. 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)
Bout kuu ya kadi ya manyoya: #5- Daniel Weichel (40-12) vs. Keoni Diggs (9-0)
Light Heavyweight Main Card Bout: #10Christian Edwards (4-0) vs. Ben Parrish (4-1)

Awali Kadi:
Kituo cha YouTube cha Bellator MMA | Showtime Sports YouTube Channel | Pluto TV
5:30 p.m. ET/2:30 p.m. PT

Strawweight bout: Lena Ovchynnikova (12-6, 1 NC) vs. Kyra Batara (8-4)
Lightweight bout: #6-Myles Jury (19-5) vs. #7-Sidney Outlaw (15-4)
Lightweight bout: Søren Bak (14-1) vs. Bobby Lee (12-5)
Bantamweight Bout: Jaylon Bates (2-0) vs. Cody Matthews (1-1)
Middleweight Bout: Taylor Johnson (6-2) vs. Lance Wright (5-1)
Mwanga Heavyweight Bout: Lee Chadwick (26-15-1) vs. Simon Biyong (7-1)


*Kadi chini ya kubadilika.

For more information on upcoming BELLATOR MMA events, ziara BELLATOR.com.

Pigania matokeo ya usiku & PHOTOS FOR BELLATOR 256: BADER VS. MACHIDA 2

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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, Aprili 16 juu ya Showtime, wakati Vadim Nemkov defends his light heavyweight world title against former championPhil Davis na Corey Anderson welcomes Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov to the BELLATOR Cage in the event’s co-headliner. The opening round culminates on SHOWTIME on May 7 wakati Anthony “Rumble” Johnson na 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 Kuu ya Kadi:
#1-Ryan Bader (28-6, 1 NC) kushindwa #4-Lyoto Machida (26-11) kupitia uamuzi usiojulikana (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 [Anderson] 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) kushindwa Vanessa Porto (22-8) kupitia uamuzi usiojulikana (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) kupitia uamuzi usiojulikana (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] mashindano. 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-Cathers (12-4) kushindwa Olivia Parker (4-2) kupitia utii (armbar) katika 2:56 ya duru moja
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) kushindwa #3-Yamauchi up (25-5) kupitia uamuzi kupasuliwa (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, nguvu, 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.”

Awali Kadi:
Dalton Rosta (5-0) kushindwa Tony Johnson (9-3) kupitia uamuzi usiojulikana (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Talita Nogueira (8-2) kushindwa Jessica Borga (3-3) kupitia uamuzi usiojulikana (29-27, 29-27, 29-27)
#10-Jornel Lugo (6-0) kushindwa #8-Cass Bell (5-2) kupitia uamuzi usiojulikana (30-26, 30-27, 30-27)
Sheria ya Cody (3-0) kushindwa Nathan Ghareeb (2-1) kupitia uamuzi usiojulikana (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Jaylon Bates (2-0) kushindwa Jeffrey Glossner (2-2) kupitia utii (guillotine) katika 1:27 ya mbili duru
Nainoa Dung (4-2) kushindwa Izzy William (4-4) kupitia uamuzi usiojulikana (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Diana Avsaragova (3-0) kushindwa Tara Graff (1-3) kupitia mtoano (kukwepa makonde) katika :29 ya duru moja
John Douma (5-2) kushindwa Will Smith (3-3) kupitia uamuzi kupasuliwa (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Tafadhali ziara Bellator.com kwa maelezo ya ziada.

OFFICIAL BELLATOR 246: ARCHULETA VS. MIX RESULTS AND PHOTOS

Complete Event Photos Here

Bellator 246: Archuleta vs. Mix Kuu ya Kadi:
Juan Archuleta (25-2) kushindwa Patchy Mix (13-1) kupitia uamuzi usiojulikana (49-46, 48-47, 48-47)
Neiman Gracie (10-1) kushindwa Jon Fitch (32-8-2, 1 NC) kupitia utii (kisigino ndoano) katika 4:47 ya mbili duru
Liz Carmouche (14-7) kushindwa DeAnna Bennett (10-7-1) kupitia utii (nyuma-uchi hulisonga) katika 3:17 ya pande zote tatu
Keoni Diggs (9-0) kushindwa Derek Fields (20-11) via technical submission (nyuma-uchi hulisonga) katika 4:59 ya pande zote tatu

Awali Kadi:
Daniel Madrid (18-6) kushindwa Pat Casey (6-3) kupitia uamuzi kupasuliwa (29-28, 28-29, 30-27)
Ty Gwerder (5-1) kushindwa Tuco Tokkos (4-2) via TKO at 1:05 ya pande zote tatu
Davion Franklin (2-0) kushindwa Ras Hylton (6-5) via technical decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Tafadhali ziara Bellator.com kwa maelezo ya ziada.

OFFICIAL BELLATOR 245: DAVIS VS. MACHIDA 2 RESULTS AND PHOTOS

Complete Event Photos Here

Bellator 245: Davis vs. Machida 2 Kuu ya Kadi:
Phil Davis (22-5, 1 NC) kushindwa Lyoto Machida (26-10) kupitia uamuzi kupasuliwa (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Cathers (11-4) kushindwa Gabby Holloway (6-6) kupitia uamuzi usiojulikana (29-27, 30-26, 30-26)
Taylor Johnson (6-1) kushindwa Na Ruth (8-3) kupitia utii (kisigino ndoano) katika :59 ya duru moja
Raymond Daniels (2-1, 1 NC) na Peter Stanonik (5-4, 1 NC) ended in a no content (accidental low blow)

Awali Kadi:
Alex Polizzi (7-0) kushindwa Rafael Carvalho (16-5) uamuzi usiojulikana (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Leslie Smith (12-8-1) kushindwa Amanda Bell (7-7) kupitia uamuzi usiojulikana (29-28, 29-28. 29-28)
Bahati ya Tyrell (8-1, 1 NC) na Jack May (11-6, 1 NC) ended in a no content (accidental low blow)
Keith Lee (7-3) kushindwa Vinicius Zani (11-7) kupitia uamuzi usiojulikana (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)

Tafadhali ziara Bellator.com kwa maelezo ya ziada.

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 Ijumaa, Septemba. 11

JUAN ARCHULETA FACES UNDEFEATED PATCHY MIX FOR THE VACANT BELLATOR BANTAMWEIGHT WORLD TITLE AT BELLATOR 246 Jumamosi, Septemba. 12

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

LOS ANGELES— For the first timeBellator MMA’s “FightSphere” atMohegan Sun Arena katika UNCASVILLE, Conn. will host a stacked doubleheader weekend on Friday, Saba. 11 and Saturday, Saba. 12. On night oneBellator 245is headlined by former world champsPhil Davis (21-5, 1 NC) naLyoto Machida (26-9) in a light heavyweight rematch, wakatiBellator 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, kamaCathers (10-4) inachukuaGabby Holloway (6-5) in a featherweight matchup atBellator 245, wakatiLiz Carmouche (13-7) meets the newly signedDeAnna Bennett (10-6-1) at flyweight during the main card ofBellator 246.

Bellator 245: Davis vs. Machida 2Ijumaa, Saba. 11 naBellator 246: Archuleta vs. MixJumamosi, Saba. 12 air live onMtandao Mkubwa naDAZN katika 10 p.m. Na / 9 p.m.. CT. Preliminary action will stream onBellator MMA’s YouTube channel. Additional bouts will be announced in the coming days.

A former Bellator light heavyweight world champion, Phil Davis returns to the Bellator cage for the first time since stoppingKarl Albrektsson katikaBellator 231 in October of last year. A four-time NCAA D-I All-American wrestler at Penn State University, "Mr. 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 CarvalhokatikaBellator 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 katikaBellator 238 mapema mwaka huu, Juan Archuleta will look to capture the promotion’s vacant bantamweight strap. Fighting out of Hesperia, Calif., 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 (light welterweight, lightweight, 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 atRizin.20nchini 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. Sasa, 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) katika mwanga Heavyweight; hard-hitting heavyweightsBahati ya Tyrell(8-1) naJack May(11-6) collide“Killa” Keith Lee (6-3) nyusoDominic “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) naNeiman Gracie (9-1) square off in the co-main eventDerek "Stallion" Campos(20-10) naRoger “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) inachukuaRas “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.

UpdatedBellator 245: Davis vs. Machida 2Kuu ya Kadi:

Paramount Network and DAZN

Ijumaa, Saba. 11 - 10 p.m. Na / 9 p.m.. CT

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

Tukio kuu la manyoya: Cathers(10-4) Vs.Gabby Holloway(6-5)

Middleweight Feature BoutNa Ruth (8-2) Vs.Taylor Johnson(5-1)

Welterweight Feature BoutRaymond Daniels(2-1) Vs.Peter Stanonik(5-4)

Updated Preliminary Card:

Bellator MMA’s YouTube Channel

Light Heavyweight Preliminary Bout: Rafael Carvalho(16-4) Vs.Alex Polizzi(6-0)

Uzito wa kwanza wa uzani: Bahati ya Tyrell(8-1) Vs.Jack May(11-6)

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

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UpdatedBellator 246: Archuleta vs. Mix Kuu ya Kadi:

Paramount Network and DAZN

Jumamosi, Saba. 12 - 10 p.m. Na / 9 p.m.. CT

Bantamweight World Title BoutJuan Archuleta(24-2) Vs.Patchy Mix(13-0)

Tukio kuu la welterweight: Jon Fitch(32-7-2, 1 NC) Vs.Neiman Gracie(9-1)

Flyweight kipengele bout: Liz Carmouche (13-7) Vs.DeAnna Bennett(10-6-1)

Lightweight Feature BoutDerek Fields(20-10) Vs.Roger Huerta(24-12-1, 1 NC)

Updated Preliminary Card:

Bellator MMA’s YouTube Channel

Bout ya kwanza ya uzani: Ty Gwerder(4-1) Vs.George Tokkos(4-1)

Uzito wa kwanza wa uzani: Davion Franklin (1-0) Vs.Ras Hylton(6-4)

*Kadi chini ya kubadilika.

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LIZ CARMOUCHE TO MAKE BELLATOR MMA DEBUT AGAINST UNDEFEATED MANDY BÖHM IN MAIN EVEN EVENT OF PROMOTION’S RETURN TO PECHANGA RESORT CASINO

EVENT SET FOR FRIDAY, MAY 29 AT 10 P.M. ET/9 P.M. CT ON PARAMOUNT NETWORK & DAZN

TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY, MARCH 13!



LOS ANGELES – Bellator officials today announced that the eagerly anticipated promotional debut of Liz Carmouche (13-7) will take place on Friday, Mei 29 at Pechanga Resort Casino in Temecula, Calif. against undefeated SBG Ireland’s flyweight prospect Mandy Böhm (6-0, 1 NC).



Tiketi kwa ajili ya Bellator 243: Carmouche vs. Böhm go on sale March 13 katika 3 p.m. PT and are available at the Pechanga box office, vilevileBellator.com, Ticketmaster.com na Pechanga.com.



The event will be broadcast live Friday, Mei 29 juu ya Mtandao Mkubwa na DAZN katika 10 p.m. Na / 9 p.m.. CT, while preliminary action will stream on Bellator’s MMA YouTube channel. kikohozi ziada watatangazwa katika wiki zijazo.



A United States Marine Corps veteran and established flyweight competitor, Carmouche joined Bellator’s women’s flyweight division this past December following a six-year run in UFC – a tenure that includes world title bouts in both the bantamweight and flyweight divisions, as well as notable wins over Katlyn Chookagian and Jessica Andrade.



Fighting out of San Diego, the 36-year-old Team Hurricane Awesome-product also formerly competed for Strikeforce, notching a pair of victories with the promotion. She also earned a win over Valentina Shevchenko earlier in her career. Prior to “Girl-Rilla’s” days as a professional athlete, the Lafayette, Louisiana-native spent five years serving as an aviation electrician in the United Stated Marine Corps, where she completed three tours of duty in the Middle East.



Fresh off a flyweight title victory on the regional MMA scene last May, Mandy Böhm is ready to bring her undefeated mark as a professional to the highest levels of the sport when she meets former two-division title challenger Liz Carmouche on May 29. Hailing from Germany, but training under the tutelage of John Kavanagh at SBG Ireland in Dublin, “Monster” is a force to be reckoned with on the feet, but showcased her strong submission skills when she handed top Canadian prospect Jade Masson-Wong the first loss of her career in 2019.



Updated Bellator 243: Carmouche vs. Böhm Kadi ya kupambana:

Flyweight Main Event: Liz Carmouche (13-7) vs. Mandy Böhm (6-0, 1 NC)



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BELLATOR SIGNS LIZ CARMOUCHE TO EXCLUSIVE MULTI-YEAR, MULTI-MAPAMBANO mkataba

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) kwa kipekee vingi mwaka, mbalimbali kupambana mkataba.



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, as well as notable wins over Katlyn Chookagian and Jessica Andrade.



Fighting out of San Diego, the 35-year-old Team Hurricane Awesome-product also formerly competed for Strikeforce, notching a pair of victories with the promotion. She earned an additional win over Valentina Shevchenko earlier in her career.



Prior to her days as a professional athlete, the Lafayette, Louisiana-native spent five years serving as an aviation electrician in the United Stated Marine Corps, where she completed three tours of duty in the Middle East. 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, who headlines 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, Ikiwa ni pamoja na Juliana Velasquez, Veta Arteaga, Bruna Ellen na Alejandra Lara.