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FIGHT NIGHT RESULTS & PHOTOS FOR BELLATOR 231: MIR VS. NELSON 2

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COMPLETE FIGHT NIGHT PHOTOS HERE



Complete Bellator 231 Fight Card:

Frank Mir (19-13) wanqoba Roy Nelson (23-18) nge isinqumo ngazwilinye (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

Phil Davis (21-5, 1 NC) wanqoba Karl Albrektsson (9-3) via TKO at 3:06 round ezintathu

Futhi Ruth (8-1) wanqoba Jason Jackson (10-4) nge isinqumo uqhekeko (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Joanne Ilara (9-4) wanqoba Bec Rawlings (7-9) via ukuzithoba (kneebar) at 3:35 round amabili

Jake Hager (2-0) & Anthony Garrett (4-2) ends in a no-contest due to an accidental low blow at 1:56 eyodwa round

IKhadi Preliminary:

Phumi Nkuta (1-0) wanqoba Adrian Haley (1-1) nge isinqumo ngazwilinye (30-27, 30-26, 30-26)

Connor Dixon (2-0) wanqoba Orkhan Ismatzade (0-2) via ukuzithoba (kimura) at 0:42 eyodwa round

Killys Mota (11-2) wanqoba Mandel Nallo (7-1) via TKO (leg injury) at 1:16 round ezintathu

Jessica Miele (9-3) wanqoba Talita Nogueira (7-2) nge isinqumo uqhekeko (30-27, 28-29, 30-27)

Steve Mowry (7-0) wanqoba Gokhan Saricam (4-1) via ukuzithoba (kimura) at 0:56 round amabili

Dalton Rosta (2-0) wanqoba Claude Wilcox (1-1) via TKO (Iziteleka) at 4:23 round amabili

Tim Caron (10-2, 1 NC) wanqoba Lucas Pimenta Borges (8-3) nge isinqumo ngazwilinye (29-28 X3)

Jon Manley (13-6) wanqoba Thiago Oliveira (16-5) nge isinqumo ngazwilinye (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

Elise Reed (1-0) wanqoba Rebecca Bryggman (0-1) via TKO (punches) at 4:48 eyodwa round

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About Bellator:

Bellator is a leading global mixed martial arts and kickboxing promotion featuring many of the best athletes in the world. Ngaphansi kokuqondisa esingumakadebona impi umgqugquzeli Scott Coker, Bellator events take place in major cities worldwide and can be seen on television in over 160 countries to an available audience of over one billion people. In the United States, Bellator can be seen on both Paramount Network and DAZN, the world’s first truly dedicated LIVE sports streaming service. Bellator is comprised of an executive team that includes top industry professionals in television production, live umcimbi orchestration, ukuthuthukiswa fighter / ubudlelwano, kwempahla kwenkundla yokudlalela, Indalo uxhaso / ukuthuthukiswa, kwamalayisensi international, marketing, ukukhangisa, emphakathini kanye nobudlelwane ikhomishana. Bellator is based in Hollywood, Calif. and owned by entertainment giant Viacom, ekhaya UNdunankulu ukuzijabulisa brand zezwe ukuxhuma izilaleli kokuqukethwe esicindezelayo yonkana ithelevishini, motion picture, intanethi and mobile.



About Paramount Network:

Paramount Network is a premium entertainment destination that pushes the limits of story-telling with bold original scripted and non-scripted series. Inspired by over a century of cinema, Paramount Network is where today’s brightest stars bring the experience of the big screen to every screen with stories that are immersive, inclusive, and deeply personal.



About DAZN:

DAZN is the largest global sports streaming platform in the world. Since launching in 2016, DAZN has expanded across four continents with the app currently available for download in the United States, Canada, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, Japan and Brazil. In the U.S., DAZN has made its mark as an attractive alternative to pay-per-view within the combat sports industry. The platform features big fights from Matchroom Boxing, Golden Boy Promotions, Fr Promotions, Bellator MMA, the World Boxing Super Series and Combate Americas, all for one affordable price, on any device – including smart TVs, Smartphones, Izibhebhe, games consoles and PCs. DAZN also features live MLB action each day of the season with its new daily show, ChangeUp. The much-anticipated daily program The Pat McAfee Show launched in September.
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FOUR TITLE FIGHTS HEADLINE FINAL NEF CARD OF 2019 IN PORTLAND

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Uyekele NGOKUSHESHA: Portland, Maine (October 23, 2019) - New England ayalwa (NEF) returns to Aura in Portland, Maine on November 9, 2019 with its next mixed-martial-arts event, "NEF 41: Collision Course.” Tickets for the event are currently on sale atwww.AuraMaine.com. Ngasekuqaleni namuhla, NEF announced the full fight card for the event – a total of 17 bouts scheduled for the evening.

Four amateur title fights will headline the card. It will be the first time since “NEF 9” in August 2013 that an amateur fight has been the main event of one of the promotion’s cards. (Of note, “NEF 9” was an all amateur event.)

“NEF 41” will also mark the first time a women’s bout has headlined one of the promotion’s events as undefeatedGlory “The Fury” Watson (6-0) libaCara Greenwell(9-4) to crown the inaugural NEF Amateur Women’s Strawweight Champion. Watson will have a chance to make history in the bout by becoming the first NEF athlete to simultaneously hold titles in two weight divisions. She is the reigning NEF Amateur Women’s Flyweight Champion.

“Killa” Kam Arnold (5-1) will defend the NEF Amateur Bantamweight strap against Walt Shea (3-1) in the evening’s co-main event. Arnold has held the title since June 2018 and most recently defended it at “NEF 38” last spring with a 21-second knockout of Henry Clark (5-5). It will be Shea’s second attempt at capturing the title after a losing effort at “NEF 30” in August 2017.

Zac “Rocky” Richard(4-2-1) abayobhekana“Magic” Mike Murray(2-0) for the vacant NEF Amateur Lightweight Title. Both athletes are coming off wins last month in Orono, Maine at “NEF 40.” Richard knocked his opponent out with a slam in the first round of his bout while Murray submitted his opponent – also in the first round.

Nate Boucher (5-3) futhiSteve Desjardins(5-3) are scheduled to meet for the vacant NEF Amateur Flyweight Championship. Boucher is on a three-fight win streak, finishing all three opponents in the first round by submission. Desjardins returned with a first-round victory last month at “NEF 40” after an absence of several years from cage competition.

As of press time, NEF executives were searching for an opponent for NEF Amateur Welterweight ChampionDuncan “The Highlander” Smith(5-3).  Ngeshwa, Smith’s original challenger, Jordan Norman, recently pulled out of the fight when he could not gain medical clearance.

Matt “Ken Doll” Denning(5-10) futhiKeegan “The Flu” Hornstra (4-11) will square off in a professional catchweight contest. Both will be looking to rebound from recent losses. Denning was defeated on a card in Massachusetts last Saturday night, while Hornstra lost to Dominic Jones at “NEF 39” this past summer in Lewiston, Maine. The fight will take place at an agreed-to weight of 176 amakhilogremu.

The full “NEF 41” fight card (isihloko ukushintsha):

AMATEUR TITLE FIGHTS

115*TITLE: Glory Watson (Young’s) vs. Cara Greenwell (Independent)

135*TITLE: Kam Arnold (c) (Recon) vs. Walt Shea (First Class MMA)

155*TITLE: Zac Richard (Nostos) vs. Mike Murray (Camden Combat/Foundry)

125*TITLE: Steve Desjardins (Independent) vs. Nate Boucher (CMBJJ)

PROFESSIONAL MMA

155: Josh Harvey (Vision Quest Muay Thai) vs. Jonathan Hines (Independent)

176: Matt Denning (Independent) vs. Keegan Hornstra (Evolution Athletix)

Amateur MMA

145: Jesse Fitzsimmons (Nostos) vs. Joe Howard (CMBJJ)

265: George Pissimissis (Wai Kru/Pedro’s Judo) vs. Solomon Spigel (Class First)

135: Andrea Howland (Michigan Top Team) vs. Megan Rosado (Evolution Athletix)

170: Justin Middleton (Independent) vs. Jon Assam (Class First)

170: Greg Ishihara (Recon) vs. Dylan Williams (Independent)

155: Clifford Redman (Independent) vs. Brian Cosco (Redline)

155: Lucas Donald (Independent) vs. Will McCall (Evolution Athletix)

205: Henry Jeffs (Independent) vs. Titus Pannell (T4 Survival)

130: Ryan Fogg (Team Elemental) vs. Caleb Austin (CMBJJ)

175: Roland Beaulieu (Maineiac Militia) vs. Austin Hamilton (Independent)

145: Tyler Knights (Independent) vs. Brandon Maillet-Fevens (CMBJJ)

New England ayalwa’ next mixed-martial-arts event, “NEF 41: Collision Course,” will take place on Saturday, November 9, 2019 at Aura in Portland, Maine. Amathikithi on ukudayiswa manjewww.auramaine.com.

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New England ayalwa ("NEF") Yimpi izenzakalo ukukhushulwa inkampani. NEF’s mission is to create the highest quality events for fighters and fans alike. Executive team NEF has olutheni management combat ezemidlalo, izenzakalo production, ubudlelwane media, marketing, kwezomthetho kanye nokukhangisa.

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M-1 Challenge 105 Official Results & Pictures

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Sergey Morozov retains

M-1 Challenge bantamweight title

Assu Almabaev upsets

Chris Kelades to capture M-1 Challenge Interim flyweight crown

NUR-SULTAN, Kazakhstan (October 20, 2019) – Kazakh Power was on display at yesterday’sM-1 Challenge 105, in Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan, in which they won five of six fights, including a pair of M-1 Challenge titles, and a draw.

In the main event and a rematch, Sergey Morozov (16-4), of Kazakhstan, fended off American challengerJosh “The Finisher” Rettinghouse (16-5), winning a five-round unanimous decision to successfully defend his M-1 Challenge bantamweight title.

Morozov won his fifth straight and sixth fight in his last seven since his original match and loss to Rettinghouse. Morozov captured the M-1 Challenge bantamweight title last June atM-1 Challenge 102, also held in Nur-Sultan, when he stopped previously unbeatenAlexander Osetrov in the round wesine.

Almabaev (11-2), fighting out of Kazakhstan, was a relatively late replacement for his fellow countryman, former M-1 Challenge Interim flyweight championArman Ashimov, who was forced to withdraw due to an injury suffered during training camp.

Improving his M-1 Global record to 3-0, Almabaev took a five-round unanimous decision from Kelades, who was making his first title defense. Almabaev has positioned himself for a showdown with undisputed M-1 Challenge flyweight titlistAlexander Doskalchuk, who is recovering from an injury.

Ukulwa Futhi ekhadini main, former M-1 Challenge light championArtem Damkovsky (23-11), of Belarus, won a three-round unanimous decision over RussianVladimir Kanunnikov(9-2), Brazilian lightweightMichel “Sassarito” Silva (22-8-1) recorded a technical knockout of RussianKhamzat Dalgiev (11-3), using a ground-and-pound attack, and Kazakhstan welterweightIsatay Temirov (6-1-1) futhi RussianDanila Prikaza (12-3-2) battled to a three-round split-draw.

Judges were working overtime on this highly competitive card as eight of 12 bouts went the full distance, including two draws and three split decisions. Once again, M-1 Global presented a true International event with 11 different countries represented in The Rage: Kazakhstan, USA, Canada, Belarus, Russia, Brazil, Kyrgyzstan, Cuba, Azerbaijan, Sweden and Georgia.

Brazilian bantamweightRafael Dias (16-5-1) edged previously undefeatedZalkarbek Zarlyk Uulu (3-1) by way of split decision on the undercard, while Swedish welterweightPer Franklin (9-5-1) futhiGadzhibaba Gadzhibabayev (3-0-1) fought to a split draw.

Kazakhstan featherweightSabit Zhusupov (8-2) took a unanimous decision from RussianGleb Khabibullin (4-1), Welterweight RussianMagomedkamil “Junior” Malikov (7-1) stopped Brazilian veteranRubenilton “Rubinho” Pereira (20-8) on punches in round two, and Russian heavyweightYuri Fedorov (3-2) used a guillotine choke to defeat CubanMichel Batista (4-2) e nxazonke kuvulwa.

Kazakhs won the opening two bouts of the night on the pre-underdcard: engasindiAzamat “Azu” Markabaev (3-3) submitted GeorgianBeqa Gogoladze (0-2) in the second round with a rear naked choke, and flyweightZhuman “Arian” Zhgumabekov (8-4) decisioned pro-debuting KyrgyzstanRuslan Kudaiberdirev (0-1).

Official results below:

IKHADI MAIN

MAIN EVENT – M-1 CHALLENGE BANTAMWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP

Sergey Morozov (16-4, M-1: 10-3), Kazakhstan

WDEC5

Josh Ukulungiswa House, (16-5, M-1: 4-1), USA

(Morozov retained M-1 Challenge bantamweight title)

CO-FEATURE – M-1 CHALLENGE INTERIM FLYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP

Assu Almabaev, (11-2, M-1: 3-0), Kazakhstan

WDEC5

Chris Kelades (14-5, M-1: 3-2), Canada

(Almabaev won M-1 Challenge Interim flyweight title)

LIGHTWEIGHTS

Artem Damkovsky (23-11, M-1: 14-8), Belarus

WDEC3

Vladimir Kanunnikov (9-2, M-1: 0-2), Russia

Michel Silva (22-8-1, M-1: 4-3), Brazil

WTKO1 (1:48 – ground & iphawundi)

Khamzat Dalgiev (11-3, M-1: 8-3), Russia

WELTERWEIGHTS

Isatay Temirov (6-1-1, M-1: 1-0-1), Kazakhstan

D3

Danila Prikaza (12-3-2, M-1: 8-4), Russia

UNDERCARD

HEAVYWEIGHTS

Yuri Fedorov 3-2, M-1: 3-1), Russia

WSUB1 (Choke guillotine)

Michel Batista (4-2, M-1: 0-1), Cuba by way of USA

WELTERWEIGHTS

Magomedkamil Malikov (7-1, M-1: 4-1), Russia

WTKO2 (1:21)

Rubenilton Pereira (20-8, M-1: 4-5), Brazil

CATCHWEIGHT

Gadzhibaba Gadzhibabayev (3-0-1, M-1: 1-0-1), Azerbaijan

D3

Per Franklin (9-5-1, M-1: 0-0-1), Sweden

FEATHERWEIGHTS

Sabit Zhusupov (8-2, M-1: 3-0), Kazakhstan

WDEC3

Gleb Khabibullan (4-1, M-1: 2-1), Russia

BANTAMWEIGHTS

Rafael Dias (16-6-1, M-1: 2-2-1), Brazil

WDEC3

Zalkarbek Zarlyk Uulu (3-1, M-1: 0-1), Kyrgyzstan

PRE-UNDERCARD

LIGHTWEIGHTS

Azamat Markabaev (4-2, M-1: 1-0), Kazakhstan

WSUB2 (Rear Naked Choke – 2:48)

Beqa Gogoladze (0-2, M-1: 0-1), Georgia

FLYWEIGHTS

Zhuman Zhumabekov (8-4, M-1:10-0), Kazakhstan

WDEC3

Ruslan Kudaiberdirev (0-1, M-1: 0-1), Kyrgyzstan

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BELLATOR HEADS TO JAPAN WITH LEGENDRY CLASH BETWEEN FEDOR EMELIANENKO AND ‘RAMPAGE’ JACKSON

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SAITAMA SUPER ARENA TO HOST BELLATOR JAPAN ISONTO, DECEMBER 29 – LIVE ON PARAMOUNT NETWORK

TICKETS ON SALE NOVEMBER 3



I-LOS ANGELES – For the first time in the organization’s history, Bellator travels to Japan and the iconic Saitama Super Arena for an historic event, njengoba Fedor Emelianenko (38-6, 1 NC) futhi Quinton "Rampage" Jackson (38-13) square off in a long-awaited heavyweight showdown. Bellator Japan: Fedor vs. Rampage, powered by RIZIN, takes place Sunday, December 29 and will air LIVE on Paramount Network.



Amathikithi for Bellator Japan: Fedor vs. Rampage go on sale November 3. Additional bouts are expected to be announced in the coming days.



“For Bellator’s debut in Japan, we wanted to bring a massive event and fighters that the Japanese fans really connect with,” said Bellator President Scott Coker. “Given the vast history of martial arts and MMA in Japan, and especially at Saitama Super Arena, this will be a very special show that no one will want to miss.This will, unquestionably, be a monumental event for Bellator and I am looking forward to the moment that Fedor and ‘Rampage’ walk out to a crowd that has known them since their careers began. I would also like to thank RIZIN for their help in making this event a possibility and we look forward to working together in the near future to showcase the best talent each organization has to offer.”



Fighting out of Stary Oskol, Belgorod Oblast, Russia, Fedor Emelianenko returns to Japan following a successful run in the Bellator Heavyweight World Grand Prix earlier this year, where he earned consecutive first-round knockouts over Enku- Sonnen futhi Frank Mir. A former PRIDE FC Heavyweight Champion and PRIDE 2004 Heavyweight World Grand Prix Champion, “The Last Emperor” returns to where his career started. Often referred to as “The GOAT” by fans around the world, his career resume stands as one of the most impressive in the history of the sport with victories over Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira, Mirko Cro Cop, Mark Hunt, Mark Coleman and Andrei Arlovski, sibala ezimbalwa. With 29 career victories ending via finish, the punching power and world-class Sambo of the stoic Russian could result in yet another defining moment in his illustrious career.



An eight-fight veteran of Bellator, “Rampage” Jackson’s legendary career has seen him compete against some of the top names in the sport, generating a loyal army of fans along the way. The former PRIDE and UFC champion is the proud owner of many epic highlight reel slams and knockouts that he has racked up throughout his epic battles with the likes of Chuck Liddell, Dan Henderson, "INkosi Mo" Lawal, Kevin Randleman and, perhaps most-notably, his four-fight series with Wanderlei Silva. The Memphis, Tennessee-native has long been seen as an icon to MMA fans around the globe and has openly voiced a desire to face Fedor in front of a Japanese crowd before his career comes to an end. Manje, the two legends will finally meet inside the Bellator cage on December 29 at the famed Saitama Super Arena.



Kubuyekeziwe Bellator Japan: Fedor vs. Rampage Fight Card:

Heavyweight Main Event: Fedor Emelianenko (38-6, 1 NC) vs. Quinton "Rampage" Jackson (38-13)



*Card subject to change.



Sicela uvakashele Bellator.com ngolwazi oluthe xaxa.

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OFFICIAL BELLATOR 229: KORESHKOV VS. LARKIN FIGHT NIGHT RESULTS & IZITHOMBE

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Complete Fight Night Photos



Bellator 229: Koreshkov vs. Larkin IKhadi Main

Lorenz Larkin (21-7, 1 NC) wanqoba Andrey Koreshkov (22-4) nge isinqumo uqhekeko (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Yamauchi up (24-4) wanqoba You Awad (23-12) via ukuzithoba (armbar) at 1:40 eyodwa round

Keri Taylor Melendez (4-0) wanqoba Mandy Polk (6-4) nge isinqumo ngazwilinye (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Tony Johnson (8-2) wanqoba Joe Schilling (4-6) via KO (punches) at 2:07 round ezintathu



IKhadi Preliminary

Salim Mukhidinov (7-3) wanqoba Adel Altamimi (8-6) nge isinqumo ngazwilinye (29-27, 30-26, 30-27)

Anatoly Tokov (29-2) wanqoba Hracho Darpinyan (17-9-2) via TKO at 4:38 round amabili

Derek Anderson (16-3, 1 NC) wanqoba Guilherme “Bomba” (10-6) nge isinqumo ngazwilinye (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Joey Davis (6-0) wanqoba Jeff Peterson (10-8) via KO (flying knee) at 1:00 eyodwa round

Johnny Eblen (6-0) wanqoba Mauricio Alonso (13-8, 1 NC) nge isinqumo ngazwilinye (30-26, 30-27, 30-27)

Vladimir Tokov (5-0) wanqoba Brandon Hastings (6-4) nge isinqumo ngazwilinye (30-26, 30-27, 30-27)

Jordan Newman (2-0) wanqoba Riley Miller (0-1) via TKO at 4:28 eyodwa round

Kelvin Gentapanan (1-0) wanqoba Sunni Imhotep (2-0) nge isinqumo uqhekeko (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Jay-Jay Wilson (4-0) wanqoba Jorge Juarez (4-2) via ukuzithoba (okukhulisa-naked binda) at 1:33 eyodwa round



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UNDEFEATED ILIMA-LEI MACFARLANE RETURNS HOME TO HAWAII ON DEC. 21 FOR FLYWEIGHT TITLE DEFENSE AGAINST KATE JACKSON EXCLUSIVELY ON DAZN

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OKUNINGI, BELLATOR’S FEATHERWEIGHT WORLD GRAND PRIX CONTINUES AS UNDEFEATED A.J. MCKEE MEETS DEREK CAMPOS IN FIRST QUARTERFINAL MATCHUP

Tickets on sale next Friday, Oct. 11



I-LOS ANGELES – For the second time in as many years, Neal S. Blaisdell Arena in Honolulu, Hawaii will host the homecoming of Ilima-Lei MacFarlane (10-0), as she puts her undefeated record and Bellator women’s flyweight title on the line against No. 1 Olwa Kate Jackson (11-3-1) in the main event on Saturday, Dec. 21, streamed exclusively on the DAZN app.



Ngaphezu kwalokho, Bellator Hawaii will feature the first quarterfinal matchup of Bellator’s Featherweight World Grand Prix, when the man with the longest winning streak in promotional history, A.J. McKee (15-0), takes on the always-exciting Derek Fields (20-9) in the evening’s co-headliner.



Bellator: Macfarlane vs. Jackson – one of the star-powered, year-end highlights of fight season on DAZN – will stream live exclusively on I-DAZN at 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT, while preliminary action will stream on Bellator.com, I-DAZN and globally on the Bellator Mobile App. Tickets go on sale next Friday, Oct. 11 and can be purchased through Bellator.com, as well as Ticketmaster.com or the Neal S. Blaisdell Arena box office. Additional bouts will be announced in the coming weeks.



Born and raised in Honolulu, current Bellator women’s flyweight champ Macfarlane made her pro debut in 2015 with a KO victory that went viral and has not looked back since, remaining undefeated in her career. With impressive victories over Valerie Letourneau futhi Veta Arteaga, Macfarlane was the focal point of Bellator’s debut in Hawaii last year. A proud graduate of Honolulu’s Punahou High School in 2009, Macfarlane later attended San Diego State University, where she would go on to earn her Master’s degree in liberal arts and science with a focus on indigenous issues – a subject she remains passionate about, launching “The Ilimanator Scholarship” for indigenous girls last year. Now Ilima-Lei turns her focus to Kate Jackson, who will be looking to play the role of spoiler when she enters the Bellator cage on December 21.



A winner of seven of her last eight fights, Kate Jackson has earned her way to a title shot against the division’s inaugural champion. A competitor on the 23rd season of The Ultimate Fighter, Jackson hails from Lostwithiel, Cornwall, England, and most recently defeated Lena Ovchynnikova in London. Jackson made her Bellator debut in 2017 with a first round-victory over of Colleen Schneider and would later go on to dominate Anastasia Yankova at historic Bellator 200 in front of her hometown crowd. Facing the biggest test of her career, Jackson looks to reign atop the flyweight division when she leaves Hawaii.



With an undefeated professional record of 15-0, including six knockouts and eight first round finishes, there doesn’t seem to be much more for the talent-oozing 24-year-old to prove to the MMA community before his name is routinely mentioned among the division’s elite. Fighting out of Long Beach, Calif., “Mercenary” is fresh off of a jaw-dropping performance that saw him finish Georgi Karakhanyan in only eight seconds just moments after watching his father, Antonio McKee, collect a knockout victory in what was the first ever father-son duo to compete on the same card in the US. With all 15 of his career wins coming under the direction of the Scott Coker-led promotion, the Team BodyShop product has made it clear that he has his sights on Patricio “Pitbull” and his 145-pound belt, as he continues to build a strong argument as the new face of Bellator. Constantly looking for new records to break, McKee may have found the perfect match in Campos, as the two brawlers have combined for a remarkable 22 finishes over 36 career ngokunqoba.



Fighting out of Lubbock, Texas, Campos will be competing in the first of the four quarterfinal matchups in Bellator’s Featherweight World Grand Prix, following a decisive victory over former featherweight world champion Daniel Straus at Bellator 226 this past September. The 31-year-old knockout artist is ready to build on his impressive professional record of 20-9, when he takes on undefeated superstar McKee on December 21. Always ready to trade blows, the heavy-handed veteran has spent much of his time competing in Bellator’s lightweight and welterweight divisions over the past six years of his career. Manje, “The Stallion” hopes to continue his impressive surge in the 145-pound class, as he prepares to go toe-to-toe with one of the most dangerous featherweights in the world. With a shot at one million dollars on the line, Campos will rely on his fearless fighting style and sound wrestling background if he wants to advance in what many have pinned as one of the most anticipated matchups in the second round.



Bellator Hawaii: Macfarlane vs. Jackson IKhadi Main:

Flyweight World Title Bout: Ilima-Lei MacFarlane (10-0) vs. Kate Jackson (11-3-1)

Featherweight World Grand Prix Quarterfinal Bout: A.J. McKee (15-0) vs. Derek Fields (20-9)



*Card subject to change.



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OFFICIAL BELLATOR 228 FIGHT NIGHT RESULTS & IZITHOMBE

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Bellator 228 Main Card Results:

Gegard Mousasi (46-7-2) wanqoba Lyoto Machida (26-9) nge isinqumo uqhekeko (29-28, 28-29, 30-27)

Patricio "Pitbull" Freire (30-4) wanqoba Juan Archuleta (23-2) nge isinqumo ngazwilinye (49-46, 50-45, 49-46)

A.J. McKee (15-0) wanqoba Georgi Karakhanyan (28-10-1, 1 NC) via KO (punches) at :08 eyodwa round

Darrion Caldwell (14-3) wanqoba Henry Corrales (17-4) nge isinqumo ngazwilinye (29-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Daniel Weichel (40-11) wanqoba Saul Rogers (13-3) nge isinqumo ngazwilinye (29-28, 30-27, 29-28)



IKhadi Preliminary:

Adrian Najera (2-0) wanqoba Jason Edwards (2-1) via ukuzithoba (okukhulisa-naked binda) at 2:28 round ezintathu

Benji Gomez (9-12) wanqoba Johnny Santa Maria (3-5) nge isinqumo ngazwilinye (30-27 X3)

Ozzy Diaz (4-1) wanqoba Andre Walker (5-3) via ukuzithoba (okukhulisa-naked binda) at 3:05 eyodwa round

Ian Butler (7-6) wanqoba Emilio Williams (4-3) via TKO (punches) at :53 round amabili

AJ Agazarm (2-1) wanqoba Jonathan Quiroz (3-4) nge isinqumo ngazwilinye (29-28 X3)

Ava Knight (1-0) wanqoba Shannon Goughary (4-4) via TKO (Punch) at 1:46 round ezintathu

Antonio McKee (30-6-2) wanqoba William Sriyapai (14-9) via TKO (punches) at 1:17 round amabili

Johnny Cisneros (13-7) wanqoba Mike Jasper (13-6) via TKO (leg injury) at 4:28 round amabili

Leandro Higo (19-5) wanqoba Shawn Bunch (9-4) via ukuzithoba (binda guillotine) at 4:34 round amabili

Weber Almeida (2-0) vs. Castle Williams (4-2) via TKO at 0:20 round amabili

Joshua Jones (9-4) wanqoba Dominic Clark (14-9) via ukuzithoba (binda guillotine) at 2:39 eyodwa round

James Barnes (12-4) wanqoba David Duran (8-6) via ukuzithoba (okukhulisa-naked binda) at 1:51 round amabili







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HIGHLY ANTICIPATED BELLATOR FEATHERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP SUPERFIGHT BETWEEN JULIA BUDD AND CRIS ‘CYBORG’ IS OFFICIAL

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MATCHUP SET FOR JANUARY 25 AT THE FORUM IN LOS ANGELES AND LIVE EXCLUSIVELY ON DAZN

TICKETS ON SALE NEXT FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4



I-LOS ANGELES – Bellator is set to deliver one of the most anticipated bouts in the history of women’s MMA on Saturday, January 25 at the “Fabulous” Forum in Inglewood, Calif. when reigning champ Julia Budd (13-2) defends her world featherweight title against Cris “Cyborg” (21-2, 1 NC) kwenzeka main.



Amathikithi for Bellator: Budd vs.Cyborg go on sale to the general public Friday, Oct. 4 at 10 a.m. PT and can be purchased at the Forum box office, as well as Bellator.com futhi Ticketmaster.com. A special presale is scheduled to take place Wednesday, Oct. 2 through Thursday, Oct. 3 using code “BELLATOR” upon purchase.



Bellator: Budd vs. cyborg will stream live exclusively on the I-DAZN app at 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT, while preliminary action will stream on Bellator.com,I-DAZN and globally on the Bellator Mobile App. Additional bouts will be announced in the coming weeks.



Fighting out of Port Moody, British Columbia, Canada, Budd will enter the Bellator cage in January for the fourth time since claiming the inaugural Bellator women’s featherweight world title in 2017. Currently riding a winning streak of 11 imikhawulo, including seven straight fights since joining forces with Bellator in 2015, “The Jewel” has her eyes set on a fourth consecutive world title defense when she finally has the opportunity to challenge “Cyborg.” Since knocking off Dutch legend Marloes Coenen for the 145-pound strap at Bellator 174, the Gibson MMA-product has since collected victories over top contenders Olga Rubin,Arlene Blencowe futhi Talita Nogueira. With seven of her 13 umsebenzi uwina uyeza ngendlela Knockout noma ukuzithoba, the former kickboxing standout will look to derail the Bellator debut of “Cyborg.”



On the heels of signing the largest contract in women’s MMA history, Cris “Cyborg” will enter the Bellator cage for the first time on January 25, with the opportunity to lay claim to Bellator gold. Just like her upcoming opponent, “Cyborg” too was an inaugural champion, winning the inaugural Strikeforce Featherweight Championship in 2009 after defeating Gina Carano. The 34-year-old Curitiba, Brazil-native’s Bellator tenure follows a three-year run in UFC, multiple world title and a 20-fight unbeaten streak that includes notable victories against Holly Holm, Tonya Evinger, Marloes Coenen and Leslie Smith.



Kubuyekeziwe Bellator: Budd vs. cyborg Fight Card:

Featherweight World Title Bout: Julia Budd (13-2) vs. Cris “Cyborg” (21-2, 1 NC)



*Card subject to change





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COMPLETE FIGHT NIGHT RESULTS & PHOTOS FOR BELLATOR 226: BADER vs. KONGO

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COMPLETE FIGHT NIGHT PHOTOS



Bellator 226: Bader vs. Kongo IKhadi Main:

Ryan Bader (27-5, 1 NC) futhi Cheick Kongo (30-10-2, 1 NC) was ruled a no-contest due to an accidental eye poke

Derek Fields (20-9) wanqoba Daniel Straus (26-9) nge isinqumo ngazwilinye (30-26, 30-25, 30-25)

Adam Borics (14-0) wanqoba Pat Curran (23-9) via TKO (punches) at 4:59 eyodwa round

Pedro Carvalho (11-3) wanqoba Sam Sicilia (17-10) via ukuzithoba (face-crank) at 1:56 round amabili

Emmanuel Sanchez (19-4) wanqoba Tywan Claxton (5-1) via ukuzithoba (triangle binda) at 4:11 round amabili

Daniel Carey (7-3) wanqoba Gaston Bolanos (5-2) via technical submission (guillotine) at 4:19 eyodwa round



IKhadi Preliminary:

Ivan Batinich (4-1) wanqoba Daniel Compton (2-2) via ukuzithoba (okukhulisa-naked binda) a 4:33 round amabili

Tyson Miller (1-0) wanqoba Albert Gonzales (1-2) via TKO at 1:18 eyodwa round

Alan Benson (1-1) wanqoba Favian Gutierrez (2-3) nge isinqumo uqhekeko (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Peter Ishiguro (2-1) wanqoba Elias Anderson (0-1) nge isinqumo ngazwilinye (29-28 X3)

Daniel Gonzalez (3-2) wanqoba Jon Adams (0-1-1) via TKO (Iziteleka) at 4:56 round amabili

Cornelius Savage (1-0) wanqoba Evan Gubera (0-2) nge isinqumo uqhekeko (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

John Macapa (23-4-2) wanqoba Ashleigh Grimshaw (20-11-1) via TKO (corner stoppage) at 5:00 round amabili

Adam Piccolot (12-3) wanqoba Jake Smith (7-3) via ukuzithoba (okukhulisa-naked binda) at 2:34 round amabili

Jessica Borga (3-2) wanqoba Amber Leibrock (3-4) via ukuzithoba (armbar) at 4:45 eyodwa round

Cass Bell (4-0) wanqoba Isaiah Rocha (1-1) via ukuzithoba (binda guillotine) at 1:21 eyodwa round

Batsumberel Dagvadorj (6-0) wanqoba James Terry (20-11) via ukuzithoba (bulldog choke) at 2:43 eyodwa round

Renato Valente Alves (6-4) wanqoba Abraham Vaesau (5-3) via ukuzithoba (okukhulisa-naked binda) at 3:36 round ezintathu

Hyder Amil (4-0) wanqoba Ignacio Ortiz (2-1-1) nge isinqumo uqhekeko (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Chris Gonzalez (3-0) wanqoba Luis Vargas (2-4) nge isinqumo ngazwilinye (30-27, 30-26, 30-25)



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Vinicius De Jesus stops Chris Lozano to Retain CES MMA welterweight title

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HARTFORD, Conn. (September 7, 2019) – CES MMA World Welterweight Champion Vinicius De Jesus made his first title defense tonight, stopping game challenger Chris “The Cleveland Assassin” Lozano in the third round in the “CESMMA 58” main event at the Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford.

The main card was streamed live and exclusively on UFC FIGHT PASS®, the world’s leading digital subscription service for combat sports.

Lozano (10-5) dropped De Jesus (9-2) in the opening round with a shot to the temple, but the Brazilian bounced up and fought back. The first two rounds were fought relatively cautious as both fighters took turns being the aggressor. De Jesus took charge in the third connected on punches and kicks, while avoiding Lozano’s limited offensive attacks. A strong De Jesus punch snapped Lazano’s head and that’s the opening the defending chance had set up. He bashed Lazano around the cage, trapping him as he threw punishing combinations until the referee waved off the action midway through the third.

“I appreciate him (Lozano) accepting this fight when others didn’t,” an excited De Jesus praised his opponent after the fight. “I respect him very much and hope he’s okay and back in the cage soon. I have a high fight IQ and he was difficult to hit. This is for my fans and family.

“My boxing paid off. My father coached me to box. Manje, I’m looking for the big show, the lions in the UFC.”

Esimweni co-iyavela, Hartford heavyweightParker Porter (8-5) and his Brazilian opponent, Dirlei Broenstrup (16-7) put on a very entertaining show. Porter couldn’t miss his overhand right in the first round, but Broenstrup responded in the second and came out hot for the third. All of a sudden Porter unloaded a straight right on Broenstrup’s chin and that’s all she wrote with less than two minutes remaining on the clock.

“I knew I started to get tired in the third round,” Porter commented. “I felt that I had won the first two rounds and my mentality was stay alive and don’t get taken out. I’d love to get a shot at the CES heavyweight strap in my next fight.”

Veteran Cincinnati lightweightReggie Merriweather (13-5) ruined the homecoming type of night for popular and previously undefeatedJesse James Kosakowski (3-1) from Waterbury, CT. Merriweather landed several bombs, Kosakowski got out of a few jams, and then suddenly Merriweather closed the show with a single righthanded punch halfway through the first round. Kosakowski’s large crowd of supporters expressed their collective feelings the referee had prematurely stopped the fight, but the upset was already in the books.

Massachusetts featherweight“Relentless” Robbie Leroux switched positions onPete “The Heat” Rogers, Jr.  to win by way of a reverse heal hold (pictured below) forcing a tap-out. It appeared that Rogers had the advantage and was moments away from victory Leroux did his thing.

Florida bantamweightJornel “A1” Lugo, who lived in Wallingford (CT), used his speed and angles to stopHarris “Dirty Harry” Bonfilgio on punches in the first round. “Only one thing pays the bills…skills,” Lugo said after the fight. “Everybody kept telling me to watch out for his kicks. I studied – I’m paranoid – so I was prepared.”

Pro-debuting Brooklyn flyweightAdrian Haly took a split decision fromJustin “Juggernaut” Valentin, of Meriden (CT), in the first fight of the night steamed live on UFC FIGHT PASS.

“CESMMA 59” Oct. 25, 2019 at Twin River Casino in Lincoln, RI

Providence lightweightSean Soriano (12-6) will headline “CESMMA 59” on Friday night, October 25, 2019, at Twin River Casino in Lincoln, Rhode Island. A pair of undefeated, red-hot prospects, New York welterweightJohn Gotti III (4-0) and Connecticut light heavyweightWilliam “Knightmare” Knight (5-0), are also scheduled to fight on what promises to be a loaded card.

Local favoriteNick Giuiletti, fighting out of nearby Wallingford, jumped all over lightweightCody Schieve right off the bell, driving his over-matched opponent to the mat and unleashed a barrage of unanswered punches until the undercard fight was halted only 38-second into round one by way of technical knockout.

Massachusetts cruiserweightDan Randall used an effective ground-and-pound attack againstJesse Baughman, who tapped out midway through the opening round.

Connecticut bantamweight Will “Siracha” Smith took two of three rounds from Aaron Reese for a unanimous decision in the opening match of the evening.

Below find the official results:

IKHADI MAIN

MAIN CARD – CES MMA WELTERWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP

 Vinicius De Jesus, De Jesus MMA / Norwalk, CT by way of Brazil

WTKO3 (3:22)

Chris Lozano, Warehouse Warriors / Cleveland, OH

(De Jesus retained the CES MMA title)

CO-FEATURE – HEAVYWEIGHTS

Parker Porter, Underdog MMA / Hartford, CT

WKO3 (3:17)

Dirlei Broenstrup, Minu Fight Team / Rio Grande, Brazil

LIGHTWEIGHTS

Reggie Merriweather, Aaron Thomas Jui

Jitsu / Cincinnati, OH

WKO1 (2:37)

Jesse James Kosakowski, PSDTC / Waterbury, CT

FEATHERWEIGHTS

Robbie Leroux, Regiment Training / Fall River, MA

WSUB (1:55)

Pete Rogers, Jr., Pete Rogers Karate / Norwich, CT

BANTAMWEIGHTS

Jornel Lugo, Combat Club & DZ MMA / West Palm Beach, FL

WKO1 (3:27)

Harris Bonfilgio, Ultimate MMA / Gilford, CT

FLYWEIGHTS

Adrian Haly, Brooklyn MMA / Brooklyn, NY

WDEC3 (29-28. 29-28, 28-29)

Justin Valentin, Underdog MMA / Meriden, CT

UNDERCARD

LIGHTWEIGHTS

Nick Giuletti, Ultimate MMA / Wallingford, CT

WTKO1 (0:38)

Cody Schieve, Team Schieve / Jasper, IN

HEAVYWEIGHTS

Dan Randall, FAA /Granby, MA

WSUB1 (2:33)

Jesse Baughman, Team Link North / Littleton, NH

BANTAMWEIGHTS

Will Smith, Golden Falcon MMA & FAA / West Haven, CT

WDEC3 (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Aaron Reese, Jackson Wink MMA / Shaker Heights, OH

ULWAZI:

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