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2022 is the Year of the BELLATOR Bantamweight World Grand Prix
HIGHLY ANTICIPATED EIGHT-MAN TOURNAMENT SET TO DETERMINE 135-POUND WORLD CHAMPION AND $1 MILLION DOLLAR GRAND PRIZE WINNER
YEARLONG TOURNAMENT BEGINS IN FIRST QUARTER OF NEXT YEAR, EXCLUSIVELY ON SHOWTIME
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DE ENGELEN -It was officially announced at tonight’sBellator 272: Pettis vs. Horiguchi event that next year’s prestigious BELLATOR World Grand Prix will take place in the promotion’s incredibly stacked bantamweight division. The winner of tonight’s 135-Pound World Championship fight betweenSergio Pettis enKyoji Horiguchi will defend their title next year in the Bantamweight World Grand Prix featuring a gauntlet of the eight best athletes the weight class has to offer.
In addition to both Pettis and Horiguchi, the Bantamweight World Grand Prix is set to feature former divisional championJuan Archuleta, Niet Doen. 2 gerangschikt-Raufeon Stots, Niet Doen. 3 gerangschikt-Fragmentarisch mengsel, Niet Doen. 4 gerangschikt-Magomed Magomedov, Niet Doen. 5 gerangschikt-Leandro Higo, en nr. 6 gerangschikt-James Gallagher, who will all vie for the right to be named the next BELLATOR Bantamweight World Champion and take home a grand prize of one-million-dollars.
First-round matchups and additional details such as dates, locations and tournament alternates will be revealed soon.
All tournament bouts will be five-round contests and will be telecast in the United States exclusively on SHOWTIME.
Former BELLATOR Bantamweight World Champion Kyoji Horiguchi enters tonight’s contest unranked due to inactivity within the promotion. Official BELLATOR Rankings will be updated and distributed on Monday, December. 6.
Kampioen – Sergio Pettis (21-5):
Fighting out of Milwaukee, Wisc.,Sergio Pettis captured the BELLATOR bantamweight crown in May 2021 by outpointing former championJuan Archuleta in a fast-paced contest atBELLATOR 258.During a nearly six-year, 14-fight UFC stint, the Roufusport-product competed in both the flyweight and bantamweight classes, collecting nine victories and a pair of “Fight of the Night” honors against Alex Caceres and Matt Hobar in 2014. Prior to his UFC tenure, Pettis, the younger brother of former UFC lightweight champion Anthony Pettis, earned world titles in Resurrection Fighting Alliance’s flyweight division and North American Fighting Championship’s 135-pound class. Following a trio of impressive triumphs over some of the division’s elite, BELLATOR’s bantamweight champion is set to protect his belt and an unblemished 3-0 promotional mark entering the tournament.
Former BELLATOR Bantamweight Champion – Kyoji Horiguchi (29-3):
Hailing from Takasaki, Japan, de 31-jarigeKyoji Horiguchi is the reigning RIZIN bantamweight champion who notoriously became a simultaneous, twee-promotie kampioen in 2019 after taking down and upsetting then-BELLATOR champion Darrion Caldwell at Madison Square Garden. Helaas, an injury would force Horiguchi to relinquish his BELLATOR title in 2019, and he now looks to reclaim his belt in a main event clash with current championSergio Pettis bijBellator 272. While with RIZIN, the American Top Team-product amassed an impressive 10-1 promotional mark, highlighted by eight finishes and five first-round knockouts. Daarnaast, more than half of Horiguchi’s career victories have come via knockout. Nu, after reclaiming his RIZIN bantamweight strap and avenging only his third loss in 32 outings with a highlight-reel, opening-round knockout over Kai Asakura on New Year’s Eve 2020, the Japanese sensation fighting out of Coconut Creek, Fla., aims to get his hands back on BELLATOR’s title
Niet Doen. 1 Ranked Bantamweight – Juan Archuleta (25-3):
With the Bantamweight World Grand Prix set, former BELLATOR World Champion and No. 1-gerangschiktJuan Archuleta sees a clear path toward regaining the 135-pound crown. Armed with 25 professional victories, inclusief 12 by way of K.O. of onderwerping, the “Spaniard” has no issues stopping opponents inside the BELLATOR cage. The former four-division King of the Cage world champion, who holds victories over Patchy Mix, Henry Corrales, and Ricky Bandejas, strives to keep that trend going throughout the Grand Prix.
Niet Doen. 2 Ranked Bantamweight – Raufeon Stots (17-1):
Considered one of the world’s best 135-pound fighters, Raufeon "Supa" Stots has been in the title conversation since his 2019 BELLATOR debut. Currently riding a nine-fight winning streak, de nr. 2-ranked bantamweight has defeated some of BELLATOR’s finest, including Magomed Magomedov and Josh Hill, by smothering opponents with top-tier grappling ability. Sporting a near-perfect 17-1 record, the Roufusport product and two-time NCAA Division II Champion now has an opportunity to compete for a long-awaited crown.
Niet Doen. 3 Ranked Bantamweight – Fragmentarisch mengsel (15-1):
Set to make his sixth promotional appearance under the BELLATOR umbrella, the pride of Angola, N.Y., has collected two-first round submission victories while compiling a 4-1 record with the Scott Coker-led promotion. The 28-year-old Buffalo, N.Y.. native looks to build off his most recent win atBellator 270 over James Gallagher in his opponent’s hometown of Dublin, Ierland, vorige maand. Prior to his time with BELLATOR, Mix dominated the competition while on the regional scene by collecting nine of his 15 professional victories, including five first-round finishes. Nu, the submission specialist will face the toughest challenge of his career, a shot at the tournament’s $1 million prize and BELLATOR’s 135-pound strap.
Niet Doen. 4 Ranked Bantamweight – Magomed Magomedov (18-2):
After capturing belts in different organizations, Dagestani phenomMagomed Magomedov hopes to add to his collection by taking home BELLATOR gold. Amassing an impressive 18-2 career record with 12 via finish, “Tiger” has made a swift impact on the BELLATOR 135-pound division since his December 2020 promotional debut by climbing to No. 4 in the rankings. Possessing both a blistering pace and superior grappling, Magomedov has the potential to be a nightmare matchup for anyone in the BELLATOR Bantamweight World Grand Prix.
Niet Doen. 5 Ranked Bantamweight – Leandro Higo (21-5):
After dropping in weight to 135-pounds, Leandro Higo has been on a tear by winning three consecutive fights and putting the entire bantamweight division on notice. Under the tutelage of the famed Pitbull Brothers camp, the Brazilian is coming off a hard-fought, split-decision victory over former Bantamweight World Champion Darrion CaldwellatBellator 259 in mei 2021. Net zo 12 of Higo’s 21 pro victories have come by submission, the entire bracket knows that the No. 5-ranked bantamweight will not be an easy out.
Niet Doen. 6 Ranked Bantamweight – James Gallagher (11-2):
Hailing from Strabane, Ierland, one of MMA’s brightest young fighters strives to notch his 12th career victory in a tournament stacked with 135-pound talent. Following a finish over Anthony Taylor atBellator 169 in december 2016 and a pair of first-round submissions the following year, “The Strabanimal” has tallied four victories over his past six contests, including three first-round finishes and a highlight reel 35-second win atBellator 227. Poised for the biggest test of his young career, the former SBG Ireland-product aims to shed the shadow of former training partner, Conor McGregor, and add to his own legacy with a shot at BELLATOR bantamweight gold.
Kunt u terecht opBellator.com voor aanvullende informatie.
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BELLATOR MMA Confirms Full Fight Card for BELLATOR MMA 272: Pettis vs. Horiguchi on SHOWTIME This Friday, December. 3 bij 10 P.m. ET/PTBELLATOR MMA Confirms Full Fight Card for BELLATOR MMA 272: Pettis vs. Horiguchi on SHOWTIME This Friday, December. 3 bij 10 P.m. ET / PT
BANTAMWEIGHT WORLD TITLE IS ON THE LINE AS BELLATOR CLOSES OUT THE YEAR AT MOHEGAN SUN ARENA WITH A FLURRY OF ACTION-PACKED FIGHTS
DE ENGELEN - BELLATOR MMA heeft de volledige vechtkaart voor bevestigdBELLATOR MMA 272: Pettis vs Horiguchicard at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. The event puts a stamp on the 2021 calendar year and is set to begin on SHOWTIME at10 p.m. ET / PT.
The stacked preliminary card will stream live on the BELLATOR MMA YouTube channel, SHOWTIME Sports YouTube-kanaal en Pluto TV vanaf7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT.
In het main event van de avond, current BELLATOR Bantamweight World ChampionSergio Pettis (21-5) puts his belt on the line against former BELLATOR 135-pound titleholder and current RIZIN championKyoji Horiguchi (29-3). The co-main event features former featherweight world title challenger No. 4-gerangschiktEmmanuel Sanchez (20-6) versus former UFC standout and No. 9-gerangschiktJeremy Kennedy (16-3, 1 NC).
Also anchoring the main card will be a bantamweight bout between UFC veteranJared Scoggins (10-1) en nr. 7-gerangschiktJosh Hill (20-4), as well as undefeated American Top Team-product, en nr. 5-ranked middleweightJohnny Eblen (9-0), who looks to protect his unblemished record against BELLATOR newcomerCollin Huckbody (10-3).
With seven thrilling fights in total, deBELLATOR MMA 272 preliminary card is highlighted by a pair of welterweight contests between Swedish submission specialist No. 10-gerangschiktOliver Enkamp (10-2) and former Oklahoma State University wrestling standoutKyle Crutchmer (7-1) evenalsLevan Chokheli (9-1, 1 NC) enVinicius de Jesus (9-4).
Hawaii'sKai Kamaka III (8-4-1) returns to the Scott Coker-led promotion, as he prepares for battle withJohn de Jesus (14-9) in vedergewicht actie, terwijlDan Moret |(15-6) enSpike Carlyle (12-3) meet in a 160-lb contract weight matchup.
Three additional lightweight matchups have also been announced with Russian sensationAlexander Shabliy (20-3) taking on Utah’sBobby Koning (10-3), Killys Mota (12-2) vechtenMike Hamel (8-5), enJustin Montalvo(3-0) squaring up withJacob Bohn (10-7)
Tickets voorBELLATOR MMA 272 zijn nu te koop en te koop bijTicketmaster.com enBellator.com.
Full bout listings are below:
BELLATOR MMA 272: PETTIS VS. HORIGUCHIBelangrijkste kaart:
Vrijdag, December. 3 – leef voortSHOW TIME
10 p.m. ET / PT
Bantamweight World Title bout: C-Sergio Pettis (21-5) vs.Kyoji Horiguchi (29-3)
Vedergewicht wedstrijd: #4-Emmanuel Sanchez (20-6) vs. #9-Jeremy Kennedy (16-3, 1 NC)
Bantamweight bout: Josh Hill(20-4) vs.Jared Scoggins(10-1)
Middengewicht bout: #5-Johnny Eblen (9-0) vs.Collin Huckbody (10-3)
VOORAF CARD:
BELLATOR MMA YouTube-kanaal | SHOWTIME Sports YouTube-kanaal | Pluto-tv
7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT
Lichtgewicht bout: Alexander Shabliy (20-3) vs.Bobby Koning (10-3)
Vedergewicht wedstrijd: John de Jesus (14-9) vs.Kai Kamaka III (8-4-1)
Weltergewicht bout: Levan Chokheli (9-1, 1 NC) vs.Vinicius de Jesus (9-4)
Lichtgewicht bout: Justin Montalvo (3-0) vs.Jacob Bohn (10-7)
Lichtgewicht bout: Killys Mota (12-2) vs.Mike Hamel (8-5)
160-Pound Contract Weight bout: Dan Moret | (15-6) vs.Spike Carlyle (12-3)
Weltergewicht bout: #10-Oliver Enkamp (10-2) vs.Kyle Crutchmer (7-1)
*Kaart kan worden gewijzigd.
Kunt u terecht opBellator.com voor aanvullende informatie.
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Bijgewerkt schema van BELLATOR-evenementen
Gratis. December. 3 // Bellator 272: Pettis vs. Horiguchi// Mohegan Sun Arena // Uncasville, CT
CHAMP VS FORMER CHAMP SET FOR FLYWEIGHT TITLE FIGHT ON FEBRUARY 12TH
Voor onmiddellijke publicatie: Portland, Maine (November 26, 2021) - New England Fights (NEF) keert terug met zijn volgende mixed-martial-arts (MMA) evenement, "NEF 46: Decade of Dominance,” on Saturday, Februari 12, 2022, bij Aura in Portland, Maine. The event will commemorate NEF’s ten-year anniversary. The leading regional promotion launched on February 11, 2012. Eerder vandaag, NEF announced the addition of an amateur championship bout to the fight card. NEF Flyweight ChampionTyler Smythe (3-1) is scheduled to defend his title against former NEF Flyweight ChampionRyan "Gordo" Burgess (3-2) bij een gevecht gewicht van 125 pond.
Tyler Smythe notched his third MMA win and captured coveted NEF gold in the process when he recently stopped previously undefeated flyweight prospect Caleb “Dr. Feelgood” Austin (5-1) in a “Fight of the Night” performance at “NEF 45: Uprising.” Down on the scorecards but not discouraged, Smythe waged a come-from-behind victory to earn the technical knockout (WHO) stoppage over Austin in the final second of the fourth round of their championship bout. Never one to slow down, Smythe, who is trained by Nate Libby out of Evolution Athletix in Saco, Maine, is anxious to make an immediate turnaround and defend his title against a former NEF Champion.
“From bell to bell, every round, I’ll be going at this kid like he owes me money,” Smythe stated. “I want a quick finish. Ryan doesn’t deserve to be in that cage with me. February 12th, I’ll show why I’m the NEF flyweight champ.”
Ryan Burgess is no stranger to championship challenges. Hailing from Rumford, Maine, Burgess is one of only four Mountain Valley High School mat men to ever win triple state crowns in wrestling. He amassed an amazing 151-23 overall high school record before graduating and turning his attention to mixed martial arts. Burgess quickly made a name for himself in MMA when he won the NEF Flyweight Championship in November 2015 with a split-decision nod over then Champion Dustin Veinott (5-4). When Burgess last competed, he displayed a dangerous Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ) game off his back in defeating Nate Boucher (0-1) in a heated hometown rivalry. Burger, a BJJ purple belt, trains under Jason “JB” Bell and fights out of Bell’s Famoso BJJ.
“I’m super excited to make my return on NEF’s 10-year anniversary show,” Burgess stated. “It’s been a long time coming for me to return to the cage and I can’t think of a more perfect scenario than coming back and regaining my flyweight title with a finish over Smythe. It’s been three years since I’ve competed, but my coach, Jason Bell, and I have been putting in work behind the scenes. I can’t wait to showcase my skills and put on a show for the fans.
“Smythe seems like a tough opponent, and it was no easy feat for him to defeat Caleb Austin for the belt,” Burgess continued. “With that being said, I see many holes in his game that I plan to exploit come February 12th. I hope he’s not expecting the same fighter he’s watching in the three-plus-year-old film he’s researching to better understand me. Mentally and skillfully, I am a far superior fighter compared to my previous bouts and only my training partners actually know the weapons I’ll be bringing into that cage to get the job done. Smythe may rethink his entire pursuit of a professional MMA career when I’m finished with him. The pressure I’m going to bring would melt any of these amateur flyweights in New England and come February they will all be on notice.”
"NEF 46: Decade of Dominance” takes place on Saturday, Februari 12, 2022, bij Aura in Portland, Maine. The event will commemorate NEF’s ten-year anniversary. Deuren open om 6 pm met eerste gevecht om 7 p.m. Tickets zijn nu te koop bijwww.Ticketmaster.com.
Vijf nieuwe voorlopige matchups toegevoegd aan BELLATOR MMA 271 op vrijdag, November. 12, Live op Showtime
VIJF VERSE VOORLOPIGE WEDSTRIJDEN TOEGEVOEGD AANBELLATOR MMA 271: CYBORG VERS. KAVANAGHOP VRIJDAG, November. 12, LEVEN OP Showtime
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DE ENGELEN -Naast het vedergewicht wereldtitel main event pitting huidige 145-pond kampioenCris "Cyborg"(24-2, 1 NC) tegen nummer 5 gerangschiktSinead Kavanagh(7-4), BELLATOR MMA heeft verschillende met sterren bezaaide matchups toegevoegd aan het voorlopige gedeelte vanBELLATOR MMA 271: Cyborg versus. Kavanaghop vrijdag, November. 12, bij Hard Rock Live in Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Fla.
SHOWTIME zal de fantastische hoofdkaart van vijf gevechten live uitzenden op 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PuntDaarnaast, de voorbereidende gevechten die je moet zien, worden drie uur eerder live gestreamd op7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT op het BELLATOR MMA YouTube-kanaal, SHOWTIME Sports YouTube-kanaal en Pluto TV.
Tickets voor BELLATOR MMA 271: Cyborg versus. Kavanagh is momenteel te koop op Ticketmaster.com en Bellator.com. Extra periodes zal binnenkort bekend worden gemaakt.
In vrouwelijke vlieggewichtactie, Miami's"Meester" Valerie Loureda (3-1) hoopt opnieuw de show te stelen, terwijl de 23-jarige ster zich voorbereidt op Knoxville'sTaylor Turner (5-7), terwijl Braziliaanse sensatieBrown Ellen (5-3) daagt de hardhandige uitDesiree "Dirty Dez" Yanez (5-3).
Vechten uit Key West, Fla., de ongeslagen knock-out artiestRoman Faraldo (5-0) keert terug naar de BELLATOR-kooi om het op te nemen tegen andere Floridianen en Pensacola-inwonersRobert Turnquest (11-7) in een wedstrijd van 170 pond. aanvullend, Roufusport-productJordan Newman (3-0) hoopt zijn perfecte staat van dienst intact te houden in een krachtmeting in het middengewicht tegen Palm Beach, Florida'sShane O'Shea (4-2).
Ten slotte, voormalig Penn State-worstelaar en huidige uitblinker in het Amerikaanse topteamCody Law (4-0) zet zijn onberispelijke professionele stempel op de lijn in een vederlichte botsing met Fort Smith, Arkansas'Colton Hamm (4-3).
In het co-main event., top-10 zwaargewichten gaan van teen tot teen als No. 5-gerangschiktTyrell Fortune (11-1, 1 NC) komt overeen met No. 8 Linton Vassell (20-8, 1 NC).
Afronding van de vijf-bout SHOWTIME uitzending, de altijd elektrische en No. 5-gerangschiktAaron Pico (8-3) zal het opnemen tegen ongeslagen No. 8 Justin Gonzales (12-0), Hoewel er geen. 1-gerangschiktArlene Blencowe (14-8) probeert haar plaats als volgende in de rij te verstevigen voor een schot op de 145-pond kroon tegen No. 7 Pam Sorenson(9-3). De hoofdkaart aftrappen, ongeslagen Geen. 7-gerangschikt Boca Raton, Fla., inwoner Steve Mowry (9-0) zal zijn zoektocht naar de top van de zwaargewichten voortzetten terwijl hij het opneemt tegen veteraanRakim Cleveland (22-13-1, 1 NC).
BijgewerktBELLATOR MMA 271:CYBORG VS. KAVANAGH HOOFDKAART:
Vrijdag, November. 12 – leef voortSHOW TIME
10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT
Vedergewicht Wereldtitelwedstrijd: C-Cris "Cyborg"(24-2, 1 NC) vs. #5-Sinead Kavanagh(7-4)
Zwaargewicht Co-Main Event: #5-Tyrell Fortune (11-1, 1 NC) vs. #8-Linton Vassell (20-8, 1 NC)
Vedergewicht Bout: #5-Aaron Pico (8-3) vs. Niet Doen. 8-Justin Gonzales (12-0)
Vedergewicht Bout: #1-Arlene Blencowe(14-8)vs. #7-Pam Sorenson(9-3)
Zwaargewicht Bout: #7-Steve Mowry(9-0)vs. Rakim Cleveland (22-13-1, 1 NC)
VOORAF CARD:
BELLATOR MMA YouTube-kanaal | SHOWTIME Sports YouTube-kanaal | Pluto-tv
7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT
Vlieggewicht gevecht: Brown Ellen (5-3) vs.Desiree Yanez (5-3)
Weltergewicht Bout: Roman Faraldo (5-0) vs.Robert Turnquest (11-7)
Vedergewicht Bout: Cody Law(4-0) vs.Colton Hamm (4-3)
Vlieggewicht gevecht: Valerie Loureda (3-1) vs.Taylor Turner (5-7)
Middengewicht Bout: Jordan Newman (3-0) vs.Shane O'Shea(4-2)
Voor meer informatie over aankomende BELLATOR MMA-evenementen, bezoek alstublieftBELLATOR.com.
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Bijgewerkt schema van BELLATOR-evenementen
Gratis. November. 5 // Bellator 270: Queally vs. Pitbull 2// 3Arena // Dublin, Ierland
Gratis. November. 12 // Bellator 271: Cyborg versus. Kavanagh // Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino // Hollywood, FL
Gratis. December. 3 // Bellator 272: Pettis vs. Horiguchi// Mohegan Sun Arena // Uncasville, Conn.
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CRIS CYBORG RETURNS AGAINST SINEAD KAVANAGH IN WORLD TITLE FIGHT ON FRIDAY NOV. 12
Stakes verhoogd in rematch tussen Peter Queally & Patricky Pitbull als nieuw vrijgekomen lichtgewicht wereldtitel Nu voor het grijpen in Main Event van BELLATOR MMA 270 op november. 5
VEERGEWICHT TITEL ZAL KLAAR ZIJN BIJ NEF 45 IN PORTLAND
Voor onmiddellijke publicatie: Portland, Maine (September 21, 2021) - New England Fights (NEF) keert terug met zijn volgende mixed-martial-arts (MMA) evenement, "NEF 45: Uprising," op vrijdag, November 5, 2021, bij Aura in Portland, Maine. Eerder vandaag, NEF kondigde de toevoeging aan van een amateur-vedergewichttitel aan de strijdkaart. Regerend NEF Amateur-kampioen vedergewichtNathaniel Grimard(4-0) zal zijn riem verdedigen tegenBilly Wilson (6-1).
Sinds zijn debuut in september 2019, ongeslagen Nathaniel Grimard is naar voren gekomen als een van de beste amateur-vooruitzichten op het New England MMA-circuit. Grimard heeft Justin Kangas ingediend (0-3) in de eerste ronde bij “NEF 40” in Orono, Maine. Tijdens de Covid-19 pandemie, en de daaruit voortvloeiende stopzetting van vechtsportevenementen in de noordoostelijke regio, Grimard hield zichzelf actief door gevechten aan te gaan in Florida, waar hij twee keer zegevierde. Vorige maand won hij op "NEF 44" de NEF Amateur Featherweight-titel met een indrukwekkende technische knock-out in de tweede ronde van Brandon Maillet-Fevens (3-2). Grimard vertegenwoordigt Nostos MMA van Somersworth, New Hampshire, waar hij traint onder UFC- en Bellator-veteraan, en voormalig NEF Professional Lightweight Champion, Devin Powell (10-5).
“Ik ben erg opgewonden om in Portland te vechten tegen mijn sterkste tegenstander ooit," zei Grimard. “Billy komt uit een zeer geloofwaardige sportschool met iets meer ervaring dan ik, maar dat is wat mij motiveert en opwindt over deze strijd. Ik geloof dat dit een geweldig gevecht wordt, en ik verwacht mijn beste prestatie tot nu toe.”
Billy "The Kid" Wilson komt in november naar Maine als uitdager 5th. Van zijn zes overwinningen, Wilson heeft vier finishes met drie technische knock-outs en één submission. Hij neemt sinds de zomer van 2017 actief deel aan de sport. Wilson vertegenwoordigt momenteel Jackson Wink, gevestigd in Albuquerque, New Mexico - een wereldberoemde MMA-trainingsacademie waarvan het rooster leest als een "wie is wie" van UFC-kampioenen en legendes zoals Jon Jones (26-1) en Holly Holm (33-2-3) om er maar een paar te noemen.
"Ik ben erg gezegend dat ik de kans heb om eropuit te gaan en naar een heel nieuw gebied te reizen om te concurreren,” zei Wilson toen hij werd bereikt voor commentaar. “Ik had net mijn kampen overgeschakeld naar Jackson Wink, en ik denk dat de fans een hele nieuwe vechter zullen zien.”
"NEF 45: Opstand” vindt plaats op vrijdag, November 5, 2021, bij Aura in Portland, Maine. Deuren open om 6 pm met eerste gevecht om 7 p.m. Tickets zijn nu te koop bijwww.Ticketmaster.com.
Over New England Fights
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