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Julius Anglickas Gets Chance of a Lifetime as the Grand Prix Alternate Replaces ‘Rumble’ Johnson in BELLATOR 268 Main Event Against World Champion Vadim Nemkov on Oct. 16

Mahuru 22, 2021 FNU47 Waiho he tākupu

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**Los Angeles** – A previously announced BELLATOR MMA Light Heavyweight World Championship bout between **Vadim Nemkov** (14-2) a **Anthony “Rumble” Johnson** has been cancelled following the news that “Rumble” has been forced to withdraw from the bout due to an undisclosed illness.

Ka rite ki te hua, official BELLATOR Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix alternate **Julius Anglickas** (10-1) has been called upon to fill-in for Johnson in the semifinal bout and will now challenge defending champion Nemkov on Saturday, Oketopa. 16 i roto i te hui matua o *BELLATOR 268: Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix Semifinals* at the Footprint Center in Phoenix.

After earning the distinction of alternate in BELLATOR MMA’s Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix following a victory over Gregory Milliard at *BELLATOR 257*, the 30-year-old Lithuanian will now have the golden opportunity to showcase his skills on MMA’s biggest stage, win BELLATOR gold and move to the grand prix finals. Anglickas’ original opponent No. 10 ranked light heavyweight **Karl Albrektsson** (12-3) will now meet **Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov** (18-6-1) during the preliminary card. Ano, a bantamweight tilt between undefeated **Jaylon Bates** (3-0) a **Raphael Montini de Lima** (6-4, 1 NC) is official, along with a welterweight bout pitting **Mukhamed Berkhamov** (14-0) versus **Jaleel Willis** (15-2).

*BELLATOR MMA: Light Heavyweight World* *Grand Prix Semifinals* will be telecast live on SHOWTIME at **10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT**. The preliminary portion of the docket will stream live on the BELLATOR MMA YouTube channel, SHOWTIME Sports YouTube channel and Pluto TV beginning at 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT. The card features a second grand prix semifinal between current BELLATOR Heavyweight World Champion **Ryan Bader** (28-6) a No. 2 ranked 205-pounder **Corey Anderson** (15-5)

Undefeated since joining forces with the Scott Coker-led promotion in 2019, the Anglickas has emerged as the No. 5 ranked fighter in the promotion’s stacked 205-pound weight class. Holding a professional record of 10-1 and currently sporting a nine-fight winning streak that began in 2016, the 30-year-old powerhouse is now in the running for the million-dollar grand prix prize. Team Fedor’s Vadim Nemkov most recently went five hard rounds with former champion Phil Davis, earning a unanimous decision victory en route to punching his ticket to the semifinals. Nemkov has been perfect in BELLATOR to this point, winning all six of his contests including three knockouts and a submission.

**Updated schedule of BELLATOR MMA events**
Free. Oketopa. 1 // *BELLATOR 267: Lima vs. MVP 2* //The SSE Arena, Wembley // London, Ingarangi
Ho. Oketopa. 16 // *BELLATOR 268: Nemkov vs. Anglickas* // Footprint Center // Phoenix, THE
Ho. Oketopa. 23 // *BELLATOR 269: Fedor vs. Johnson* // VTB Arena // Moscow, Russia
Free. Nov. 5 // *BELLATOR 270: Gallagher vs. Mix* // 3Arena // Dublin, Ireland

*BELLATOR 268: Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix Semifinals* Kāri Main:
**SHOWTIME**
10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT

*Light Heavyweight World Title Main Event:* C-**Vadim Nemkov** (14-2) vs. #5-**Julius Anglickas** (10-1)
*Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix Semifinal Bout:* #1-**Ryan Bader** (28-6, 1 NC) vs. #2-**Corey Anderson** (15-5)
*Kōmāmā a'ee:* #3-**Benson Henderson** (28-10) vs. **Brent primus** (10-2)
*Mā whitu a'ee:* **Henry Corrales** (18-6) vs. **Vladyslav Parubchenko** (16-2)

**Kāri hukihuki:**
**BELLATOR MMA YouTube hongere | SHOWTIME Sports hongere YouTube | Pouaka Pouaka Whakaata**
7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT

*Light taumahamaha a'ee:* #10-**Karl Albrektsson** (12-3) vs. **Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov** (18-6-1)
*Whā a'ee:* **Erik Perez** (20-8) vs. **Brett Johns** (17-3)
*Light taumahamaha a'ee:* **Sullivan Cauley** (1-0) vs. **Deon Clash** (1-0)
*Kōmāmā a'ee:* **Nick Browne** (11-1) vs. **Bobby Lee** (12-6)
*Whitu a'ee:* **Javier Torres** (11-5, 1 NC) vs. **Gregory Milliard** (12-6)
*Women o mā a'ee:* **Sumiko Inaba** (2-0) vs. **Randi Field** (2-0)
*Kōmāmā a'ee*: **Lance Gibson Jr**. (4-0) vs. **Raymond Pina** (9-4)
*Whā a'ee:* **Jaylon Bates** (3-0) vs. **Raphael Montini de Lima** (6-4, 1 NC)
*Welterweight a'ee:* **Mukhamed Berkhamov** (14-0) vs. **Jaleel Willis** (15-2)
*Amateur Strawweight Bout:* **Maria Henderson** (1-0) vs. **Collette Santiago** (0-1)

*Ka whakarerekehia te kaari.

Haere ki Bellator.com no te tahi atu mau haamaramaramaraa.

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UPDATED BOUT LISTING AND BROADCAST DETAILS FOR BELLATOR 266: DAVIS VS. ROMERO NEXT SATURDAY

Mahuru 13, 2021 FNU47 Waiho he tākupu

**Nga anahera -** A pair of elite mixed martial artists meet in the main event of *BELLATOR MMA 266* Rāhoroi muri, E whitu. 18 inside the SAP Center at San Jose when former 205-pound champion and No. 3 runga **Phil Davis** (22-6) welcomes MMA superstar **Yoel Romero** (13-5) to the BELLATOR promotion. The main card of *BELLATOR MMA 266*: *Davis vs. Romero* airs live on SHOWTIME at 10 p.m. AND / 7 p.m. PT.

I tua atu, the evening features a welterweight co-main event pitting No. 4 runga **Neiman Gracie** (10-2) ki **Mark Lemminger** (12-3) and a women’s flyweight contest between former title challenger #5-**Alejandra Lara** (9-4) a **DeAnna Bennett** (10-7-1).

Two additional main card fights have been added with a lightweight fight featuring **Georgi Karakhanyan** (31-11-1, 1 NC) versus **Saul Rogers** (14-4) and a light heavyweight tilt between No. 10 runga **Karaitiana Edwards** (4-0) ki **Ben Parrish** (4-1) kicking off the action.

Nine action-packed preliminary fights will stream live on the BELLATOR MMA YouTube channel, SHOWTIME Sports YouTube channel and Pluto TV beginning at 7 p.m. AND / 4 p.m. PT. Complete bout listing available below.

Tickets for the event are on sale now at Ticketmaster.com a Bellator.com.

**Updated schedule of BELLATOR events**
Ho. E whitu. 18 // *BELLATOR 266: Davis vs. Romero* //SAP Center // San Jose, Pērā i
Free. Oketopa. 1 // *BELLATOR 267: Lima vs. MVP 2* //The SSE Arena, Wembley // London, Ingarangi
Ho. Oketopa. 16 // *BELLATOR 268: Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix Semifinals* // Footprint Center // Phoenix, THE
Ho. Oketopa. 23 // *BELLATOR 269: Fedor vs. Johnson* // VTB Arena // Moscow, Russia
Free. Nov. 5 // *BELLATOR 270: Gallagher vs. Mix* // 3Arena // Dublin, Ireland

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*BELLATOR MMA 266: Davis vs. Romero* Kāri Main:
Rāhoroi, Mahuru 18 – live on **SHOWTIME**
10 p.m. AND / 7 p.m. PT

*Light Heavyweight Main Event:* #3-**Phil Davis** (22-6) vs. **Yoel Romero** (13-5)
*Welterweight a'ee:* #4-**Neiman Gracie** (10-2) vs. **Mark Lemminger** (12-3)
*mā a'ee:* #5-**Alejandra Lara** (9-4) vs. **DeAnna Bennett** (10-7-1)
*Kōmāmā a'ee:* **Georgi Karakhanyan** (31-11-1, 1 NC) vs. **Saul Rogers** (14-4)
*Light taumahamaha a'ee:* #10-**Karaitiana Edwards** (4-0) vs. **Ben Parrish** (4-1)

**Kāri hukihuki:**
**BELLATOR MMA YouTube Channel | SHOWTIME Sports YouTube Channel | Pouaka Pouaka Whakaata**
7 p.m. AND / 4 p.m. PT

*Light taumahamaha a'ee:* #7-**Grant Neal** (6-0) vs. **Alex Polizzi** (8-1)
*Whitu a'ee:* **Khalid Murtazaliev** (15-2) vs. **Anthony Adams** (8-2)
*175-Pound Contract Weight Bout:* **Abraham Vaesau** (5-3, 1 NC) vs. **Albert Gonzales** (2-2)
*Whā a'ee:* **Socrates Hernandez** (Tuatahi Pro) vs. **Pedro Juarez** (Tuatahi Pro)
*Whā a'ee:* **Bobby Seronio III** (Tuatahi Pro) vs. **Erin Hunter** (Tuatahi Pro)
*Welterweight a'ee:* **Rhalan Gracie** (0-2) vs. **Shane Keefe** (1-0)
*160-Pound Contract Weight Bout:* **Eddie Abasolo** (Tuatahi Pro) vs. **Art Hernandez** (4-5, 1 NC)
*mā a'ee:* **Edwin De Los Santos** (Tuatahi Pro) vs. **Jon Adams** (0-1-1)
*130-Pound Contract Weight Bout:* **Jesse Delgado** (Tuatahi Pro) vs. **Joshua Dillon** (1-1)

*Ka whakarerekehia te kaari.

Haere ki Bellator.com no te tahi atu mau haamaramaramaraa.

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**About BELLATOR**
BELLATOR MMA is a leading global mixed martial arts organization featuring many of the best fighters in the world. I raro i te aronga o te kaiwhakatairanga whawhai hōia 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. I roto i te United States, BELLATOR can be seen on SHOWTIME. BELLATOR is comprised of an executive team that includes top industry professionals in television production, rōpū takahanga ora, whanaketanga whawhai / whanaunga, ähua wāhi, i hanga e tautoko / whanaketanga, raihana ao, marketing, pānuitanga, publicity me te kōmihana whanaunga. BELLATOR is based in Hollywood, Calif. and owned by entertainment giant ViacomCBS, home ki rama pirimia whakangahau o te ao e hono ki te hunga i roto i te ihirangi mālohi puta noa i te pouaka whakaata, nekehanga pikitia, ipurangi me te pūkoro tüäpapa.

**About SHOWTIME**
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BELLATOR MMA RETURNS TO THE 3ARENA IN DUBLIN ON FRIDAY, NOVEMA 5

August 28, 2021 FNU47 Waiho he tākupu

PAIR OF GRUDGE MATCHES HEADLINE THE CARD AS IRISH MMA PHENOMENON JAMES GALLAGHER MEETS FELLOW SUBMISSION ACE PATCHY MIX AT BANTAMWEIGHT & HOME-CROWD FAVORITE PETER QUEALLY FACES TOP RANKED PATRICKY “PITBULL” IN IMMEDIATE REMATCH

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BELLATOR 270 Tīkiti ON TuhingaTHIS FRIDAY, AUGUST 27

DUBLIN – After more than 18 months away from the 3Arena, BELLATOR’s return to the iconic Dublin venue is set for Friday, Nov. 5, when Ireland’s own No. 6 rungaJames “The Strabanimal” Gallagher (11-1) faces the No. 2 rungaPatchy Mix(14-1) in a huge bantamweight main event to headlineBELLATOR 270.

I roto i te tahi-headliner, Kaua e. 4 ranked lightweight and Dublin’s very ownPeter “The Showstopper” Queally (13-5-1), will be looking to bring the house down again when he faces 23-time BELLATOR veteran and No. 1 rungaPatricky "Pitbull" Freire (23-10) in a highly anticipated rematch. An additional five preliminary matchups forBELLATOR 270: Gallagher vs. Mix are also confirmed below.

Tickets toBELLATOR 270: Gallagher vs. Mix go on general sale on this Friday, Aug. 27, with an exclusive presale on Thursday, Aug. 26, and can be purchased throughTicketmaster.ie aBellator.com.

Fans in Ireland will be able to watch the event on both Virgin Media Two and Virgin Media Sport, while those in the UK can watch the event live on BBC iPlayer. Meanwhile U.S. fans will be able to enjoy the main card action live on SHOWTIME at 5 p.m. ET/2 p.m. PT, with a replay at 10 p.m. ET / PT.

The eagerly awaited bantamweight matchup between Gallagher and Mix has the potential to go down as one of the all-time great fights in BELLATOR history. It was originally due to take place in May at BELLATOR 258, but injury forced Gallagher out of the encounter. Na, in front of what is guaranteed to be an electric Irish crowd, the “Strabanimal” will finally get his chance to silence Mix as he looks to earn the biggest win of his career to date.

“I’m so grateful to be back as the headline in Dublin,” said Gallagher, “I’ve moved to America to take my mindset and skill set to another level and I’m happy I can show my work to my home fans! Welcome to the Jimmy Show! "

Patchy Mix is currently the #2 ranked bantamweight and fights out of Extreme Couture in Las Vegas. Like Gallagher, Mix has made a name for himself in the BELLATOR cage by displaying impressive submissions, including the rare Suloev Stretch.

Mix said of his long-awaited matchup: “I’m going to walk into James’ home country and put him away in the first round.”

After a series of lively back-and-forth trash talk encounters and cancelled bouts due to injury, Queally and Pitbull finally met in the BELLATOR cage in May earlier this year, with the Irishman causing a huge upset, securing a hard-fought TKO victory due to a doctor’s stoppage following a cut Patricky sustained in the second round.

Queally, meanwhile, who trains alongside Gallagher out of Ireland’s famous Straight Blast Gym, will be looking to once again use the might of the home-crowd to help him secure a decisive win over his bitter rival, Pitbull.

“I can’t wait to get back out there again to settle this once and for all with Pitbull and really give the 3Arena crowd something special,” Queally said. “Patricky is such a perfect opponent, there has been so much that has gone on with me and him that I think the crowd will be even more invested than normal this time. Expect an all-out war – I’m going to beat him, and the lightweight belt is next.”

Freire – the older brother of BELLATOR lightweight champion Patrício – has competed professionally since 2005, earning a fearsome reputation as a knockout artist. Living up to the moniker “Pitbull,” Freire will be looking to even the score with Queally, silence the home crowd and get back to his winning ways.

“He knows he was getting beat up in the first fight,” said Pitbull. “He felt pain in his legs and body, I’m gonna make him feel even more pain now. The Irish fans are very loud and passionate, but when I knock him out, you will be able to hear a pin drop in that arena.”

The news of a return to Dublin rounds off a trio of BELLATOR MMA events confirmed on European soil in 2021, with the cage setting down in London on October 1 and Moscow on October 23 before heading to the Irish capital on November 5.

BELLATOR 270: Gallagher vs. MixMainCard:

SHOWTIME (US) / BBC iPlayer (UK) / Virgin Media Two & Virgin Media Sport (IRELAND)

Rāmere, October 1 - 9 p.m. GMT/5 p.m. ET/2 p.m. PT

Bantamweight Main Event: #6-James Gallagher (11-1) vs. #2-Patrick Mix (14-1)

-Main Co Takahanga Kōmāmā: #4-Peter Queally (13-5-1) vs. #1-Patricky "Pitbull" Freire (23-10)

Kāri hukihuki:

BELLATOR MMA YouTube hongere | SHOWTIME Sports hongere YouTube | Pouaka Pouaka Whakaata (US)

BBC iPlayer (UK) | Virgin Media Two & Virgin Media Sport (IRELAND)

5:30 p.m. GMT/1:30 p.m. ET/10:30 a.m. PT

Kōmāmā a'ee: Daniele Scatizzi (10-5) vs.Brian Hooi (16-7, 1 NC)

Mā whitu a'ee: Ciaran Clarke(3-0) vs.Jordan Barton(6-1-1)

Strawweight a'ee: Danni Neilan(4-0) vs. Audrey Kerouche(7-5, 2 NC)

Mā whitu a'ee: Junior Morgan(3-0) vs.Darragh Kelly(Tuatahi Pro)

Welterweight a'ee:Stephen Costello (Tuatahi Pro) vs.Yusuf Nazokatov(Tuatahi Pro)

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Updated schedule of BELLATOR events

Ho. E whitu. 18 // BELLATOR 266: Davis vs. Romero//SAP Center // San Jose, Pērā i

Free. Oketopa. 1 // BELLATOR 267: Lima vs. MVP 2 //The SSE Arena, Wembley // London, Ingarangi

Ho. Oketopa. 16 // BELLATOR 268: Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix Semifinals// Footprint Center // Phoenix, THE

Ho. Oketopa. 23 // BELLATOR 269: Fedor vs. Johnson// VTB Arena // Moscow, Russia

Free. Nov. 5 // BELLATOR 270: Gallagher vs. Mix// 3Arena // Dublin, Ireland

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Complete Fight Night Results & Photos For BELLATOR MMA 265: Kongo vs. Kharitonov

August 22, 2021 FNU47 Waiho he tākupu

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#3-**Cheick Congo** (31-11-2, 1 NC) patua **Sergei Kharitonov** (32-9, 2 NC) mā tāpaetanga (kowaowaotia iho muri-tahanga) i 4:59 o te a tawhio noa e rua

#5-**Logan Storley** (12-1) patua **Dante Schiro** (8-3) mā te whakatau ritua (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

**Marcelo Golm** (9-3) patua **Billy Swanson** (4-1) mā TKO (aro) i 4:57 o te tetahi a tawhio noa

#6-**Jornel Lugo** (7-0) patua **Keith Lee** (7-4) via technical submission (kowaowaotia iho muri-tahanga) i 5:00 o te tetahi a tawhio noa

**Kāri hukihuki:**
**Fabio Aguiar** (18-2) patua **Taylor Johnson** (7-3) mā te whakatau ritua (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
**Mike Hamel** (8-5) patua **Bryce Logan** (12-6) mā te whakatau Kotahi tonu (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
**Archie Colgan** (3-0) patua **Ben Simons** (3-3) mā TKO (nifó) i 00:00 o te tetahi a tawhio noa
**Duane Johnson** (6-2)patua **Deven Fisher**(4-9) mā tāpaetanga (D’arce Choke) i 1:04 o te tetahi a tawhio noa
**Bailey Schoenfelder** (2-0) patua **Kory Moegenburg** (1-3) mā TKO (aro) i 4:11 o te tetahi a tawhio noa

Haere ki Bellator.com no te tahi atu mau haamaramaramaraa.

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BELLATOR 267: Lima VU. MVP 2 ADDS CO-MAIN EVENT FOR RETURN TO LONDON

August 22, 2021 FNU47 Waiho he tākupu

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Description automatically generated — **LONDON, UK –** A women’s featherweight fight will serve as the co-main event for *BELLATOR MMA 267: Lima vs. MVP 2* i runga i te Paraire, October 1 when No. 5 runga **Leah McCourt** (5-1) tutaki **Jessica Borga** (3-3) at The SSE Arena, Wembley in London.

The bout will sit atop the card alongside a must-see rematch between No. 1 runga **Douglas “The Phenom” Lima** (32-9) a No. 2 runga **Michael whārangi "mana'o"** (19-1) where the stylish striker from London will look to avenge the lone blemish on his record in front of his home crowd.

*BELLATOR MMA 267: Lima vs. MVP 2* main card action will kick off at 9 p.m. BST/4 p.m. AND, while the preliminary card begins at 5:30 p.m. BST/12:30 p.m. AND. BELLATOR fans can watch the event live on SHOWTIME (US), BBC iPlayer (UK), as well as both Virgin Media Two and Virgin Media Sport (Ireland).

Tickets for the event are on sale now and can be purchased online from axs.com/uk a BELLATOR.com.

Currently riding a four-fight win streak, Northern Ireland’s Leah McCourt returns to action following a stunning come-from-behind victory against **Janay Harding** during her last outing at *BELLATOR 259* i roto i te Mei. Now sitting at No. 5 in BELLATOR’s featherweight rankings, a win at the expense of her opponent on Oct. 1 will go a long way in moving “The Curse” one step closer to a BELLATOR world title shot against incumbent champion, **Cris Cyborg**.

Making her third appearance for BELLATOR, Jessica Borga will be competing for the second time in 2021. Te nuinga tata, “The Black Widow” went 15 minutes with former title challenger **Talita Nogueira**, following up an impressive submission triumph over Amber Leibrock in her promotional debut.

Additional bouts have been added to the fight card, which can be found below.

**Updated schedule of BELLATOR MMA events**
Free. Aug. 20 // *BELLATOR 265: Kongo vs. Kharitonov* //Sanford Pentagon // Sioux Falls, SD
Ho. E whitu. 18 // *BELLATOR 266: Davis vs. Romero* //SAP Center // San Jose, Pērā i
Free. Oketopa. 1 // *BELLATOR 267: Lima vs. MVP 2* //The SSE Arena, Wembley // London, Ingarangi
Ho. Oketopa. 16 // *BELLATOR 268: Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix Semifinals* // Footprint Center // Phoenix, THE
Ho. Oketopa. 23 // *BELLATOR 269: Fedor vs. Johnson* // VTB Arena // Moscow, Russia

*BELLATOR MMA 267 Lima vs. MVP 2* MainCard:
**SHOWTIME (US) / BBC iPlayer (UK) / Virgin Media Two & Virgin Media Sport (IRELAND)**
Rāmere, October 1 - 9 p.m. BST/4 p.m. ET/1 p.m. PT

*Takahanga Main Welterweight:* #1-**Douglas Lima** (32-9) vs. #2-**Michael Whārangi** (19-1)
*Mā whitu a'ee:* #5-**Leah McCourt** (5-1) vs. **Jessica Borga** (3-3)
*Mā whitu a'ee:* **Robert Whiteford** (16-4))vs. **Andrew Fisher** (18-8-1)
*Kōmāmā a'ee:* **Yves Landu** (16-8) vs. **Tim Wilde** (13-4)
*Light taumahamaha a'ee:* **Luke Trainer** (4-0) vs. **Yannick Bahati** (9-5)

**Kāri hukihuki:**
**BELLATOR MMA YouTube hongere | SHOWTIME Sports hongere YouTube | Pouaka Pouaka Whakaata (US)**
**BBC iPlayer (UK) | Virgin Media Two & Virgin Media Sport (IRELAND)**
5:30 p.m. BST/12:30 p.m. ET/9:30 a.m. PT

*Welterweight a'ee:* **Lewis Long** (18-6) vs. **Uros Jurisic** (11-1)
*Kōmāmā a'ee:* **Kane Mousah** (13-3) vs. **Davy Gallon** (18-7-2)
*mā a'ee:* **Lucie Bertaud** (3-2) vs. **Elina Kallionidou** (7-4)
*Kōmāmā a'ee:* **Charlie Leary** (17-11-1) vs. **Gavin Hughes** (10-2)
*Mā whitu a'ee:* **Fabacary Diatta** (7-0)vs. **Nathan Rose** (7-3)
*Strawweight a'ee:* **Chiara Penco** (5-3) vs. **Katherina Dalisda** (5-2)
*Whā a'ee:* **Khurshed Kakhorov** (7-0) vs. **Mike Ekundayo** (8-1)
*Welterweight a'ee:* **Jack Grant** (17-7) vs. **Nathan Jones** (13-10)

*Ka whakarerekehia te kaari

Haere ki Bellator.com no te tahi atu mau haamaramaramaraa.

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Official Fight Night Results, Quotes & Photos for BELLATOR MMA 264: Mousasi vs. Salte

August 15, 2021 FNU47 Waiho he tākupu

**COMPLETE FIGHT NIGHT PHOTOS HERE** **- (PLEASE CREDIT: BELLATOR MMA / LUCAS NOONAN)**

**POST-FIGHT VIDEO INTERVIEWS HERE**

c-**Gegard Mousasi** (48-7-2) patua #1-**John Salter** (18-5) mā TKO (nifó) i 2:07 o te a tawhio noa e toru

*Gegard Mousasi following retaining his middleweight title:*

“He’s a southpaw so everything is more difficult. It was a little bit more difficult to get my punches in, but other than that I felt good. I’m way stronger than people think. Maybe I look skinny but I’m a lot stronger and physically I was the stronger guy in there. On top, I felt like I could just pressure him, put my weight on him and hurt him with my punches. Make him feel the pressure. It was a five-rounder so in my mind, I’m saying ‘Okay, don’t do everything now because we can go five.’”

**Andrey Koreshkov** (24-4) patua #10-**Sabah Homasi** (15-10) mā te whakatau Kotahi tonu (30-27, 30-26, 30-26)

*Andrey Koreshkov following his return to the BELLATOR MMA Cage:*

“I try to show everybody that I’m here, I can compete, and I can beat anyone. I think I’m one of the top fighters in this division. I roto i toku whakaaro, I must fight with somebody for the third, second or first place. I’m open to anybody. It doesn’t matter. Neiman Gracie, Jason Jackson, Paora Daley, Michael “Venom” Page – anybody!"

#4-**Raufeon Stots** (17-1) patua #3-**Magomed Magomedov** (18-2) mā te whakatau Kotahi tonu (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)

*Raufeon Stots following his impressive victory:*

“I’ve never claimed to be the best wrestler in MMA, but y’all better stop sleeping on my wrestling. I’m a two-time national champion for a reason. Ain’t nobody stopping me in the wrestling division. I’m the best wrestler in the division.”

#7-**Davion Franklin** (4-0) patua **Everett Cummings** (15-1) mā KO (nifó) i :21 o te tetahi a tawhio noa

*Davion Franklin has his sights set on fellow BELLATOR heavyweight Cheick Kongo:*

“I was just thinking about putting him out. Getting him out in the first round. That was my goal this whole time. I learned just to keep going. By the way, I heard Cheick Kongo commented under Everett Cummings’ Instagram post saying that Everett’s gonna’ tap me out. Hey Cheick Kongo, step up, you’ll get done the same way, if not worse.”

**Khadzhi Bestaev** (11-4) patua **Ty Gwerder** (5-3) mā te whakatau Kotahi tonu (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

*Khadzhi Bestaev had this to say following a successful BELLATOR debut:*

“He was bigger than me and very tough, but I knew he was going to gas out. He started gassing out in the second or third round, but I’m still surprised by the decision. I thought it was a draw or maybe a split-decision. But I have to see the fight. I roto i toku upoko, he kicked and punched me so many times so hats off to him. He didn’t give up. I just dropped him a couple of times and that was the difference.”

**Kāri hukihuki:**
**Pam Sorenson** (9-3) patua **Roberta Samad** (5-1) mā te whakatau ritua (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
**Jeffrey Glossner** (3-2) patua **Sebastian Ruiz** (2-4) mā te whakatau Kotahi tonu (29-28, 29-28-29-28)
**Jon McNeil** (1-0) patua **Orlando Mendoza** (0-1) mā TKO (nifó) i 3:57 o te a tawhio noa e toru

Haere ki Bellator.com no te tahi atu mau haamaramaramaraa.

**About BELLATOR**
BELLATOR MMA is a leading global mixed martial arts and kickboxing organization featuring many of the best fighters in the world. I raro i te aronga o te kaiwhakatairanga whawhai hōia 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. I roto i te United States, BELLATOR can be seen on SHOWTIME. BELLATOR is comprised of an executive team that includes top industry professionals in television production, rōpū takahanga ora, whanaketanga whawhai / whanaunga, ähua wāhi, i hanga e tautoko / whanaketanga, raihana ao, marketing, pānuitanga, publicity, and commission relations. BELLATOR is based in Hollywood, Calif. and owned by entertainment giant ViacomCBS, home ki rama pirimia whakangahau o te ao e hono ki te hunga i roto i te ihirangi mālohi puta noa i te pouaka whakaata, nekehanga pikitia, ipurangi me te pūkoro tüäpapa.

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Phil Davis vs. Yoel Romero set to headline BELLATOR 266 on Sat., E whitu. 18

August 15, 2021 FNU47 Waiho he tākupu

**FORMER BELLATOR LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION PHIL DAVIS CHALLENGES OLYMPIC SILVER MEDALIST YOEL ROMERO IN MAIN EVENT OF *BELLATOR MMA 266* INSIDE THE SAP CENTER AT SAN JOSE ON SATURDAY, Mahuru. 18**

***Special Night of Combat Sports on SHOWTIME begins with World Title Unification Boxing Event Live at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT Immediately Followed by BELLATOR 266***

Nga anahera -A pair of elite mixed martial artists will meet in the main event ofBELLATOR MMA 266 i runga i Rāhoroi, E whitu. 18 inside the SAP Center at San Jose when former 205-pound champion and No. 3 rungaPhil Davis (22-6) welcomes MMA superstarYoel Romero(13-5) to the promotion.

I tua atu, a women’s flyweight contest between former title challenger #5-Alejandra Lara(9-4) aDeAnna Bennett(10-7-1) that was originally slated for next week’sBELLATOR MMA 265: Kongo vs. Kharitonov event in South Dakota has been re-booked for Sept. 18.

A pair of preliminary bouts have also been announced for BELLATOR’s return to San Jose, highlighted by the Bay Area’s own No. 10 ranked lightweightArama Piccolot (12-4) welcoming the hard-hitting EnglishmanSaul Rogers (14-4) back to the division after competing at featherweight his past four outings. Ano, taumahamaha te marama tūturuGrant Neal (6-0) returns to action against former LFA light heavyweight championAlex Polizzi (7-1).

BELLATOR 266 will be the second half of a special combat sports doubleheader on SHOWTIME. The night will begin with SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING live at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT featuring a super bantamweight world championship unification bout between Brandon Figueroa and Stephen Fulton Jr. The two unbeaten 122-pound titlists will meet in Las Vegas immediately before the liveBELLATOR 266 telecast begins in San Jose.

The preliminary portion of the docket will stream live on the BELLATOR MMA YouTube channel, SHOWTIME Sports YouTube channel and Pluto TV. Ka whakaatuhia nga taapiri taapiri i muri mai.

An exclusive online presale for this event takes place starting Wednesday, August 18 with tickets going on sale to the general public Thursday, August 19 atTicketmaster.com aBellator.com.

Hailing from Harrisburg, Penn., "Mr. Wonderful” will step into the BELLATOR cage for the 14^thtime in his career, searching for his 10^th promotional victory. The former BELLATOR Light Heavyweight World Champion is looking to make another run at the 205-pound strap, following victories in three of his past four bouts, including a pair of knockouts over Liam McGeary and Karl Albrektsson. A four-time NCAA Division-I All-American wrestler at Penn State University, Davis has proven time and time again that there are few fighters that can hold their own once he gets them to the ground.

Whawhai i roto i Miami, Romero will be making his highly anticipated BELLATOR debut on Sept. 18. Following a seven-year stint under the direction of the UFC, the American Top Team-product became one of the most sought-after free agents prior to signing with the Scott Coker-led promotion in December 2020. Ki te 11 o tona 13 career victories coming by way of knockout, including four of the first-round variety, “Soldier of God” possesses the type of knockout power that can force any opponent into early retirement. A three-time World Cup Freestyle Wrestling Champion, five-time Pan-American Freestyle Wrestling Champion, a 2000 Olympics Freestyle Wrestling Silver Medalist, the Cuban-born Romero has continuously showcased his elite talents at the highest level of competition. The only missing trophy to a near-flawless legacy is a BELLATOR world title.

Updated schedule of BELLATOR events

Free. Aug. 13 // BELLATOR 264: Mousasi vs. Salter // Mohegan Sun Arena // Uncasville, CT

Free. Aug. 20 // BELLATOR 265: Kongo vs. Kharitonov//Sanford Pentagon // Sioux Falls, SD

Ho. E whitu. 18 // BELLATOR 266: Davis vs. Romero//SAP Center // San Jose, Pērā i

Free. Oketopa. 1 // BELLATOR 267: Lima vs. MVP 2 //The SSE Arena, Wembley // London, Ingarangi

Ho. Oketopa. 16 // BELLATOR 268: Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix Semifinals// Footprint Center // Phoenix, THE

Ho. Oketopa. 23 // BELLATOR 269: Fedor vs. Johnson// VTB Arena // Moscow, Russia

****

BELLATOR MMA 266: Davis vs. RomeroKāri Main:

SHOWTIME

Light Heavyweight Main Event: #3-Phil Davis (22-6) vs.Yoel Romero(13-5)

mā a'ee: #5-Alejandra Lara(9-4) aDeAnna Bennett(10-7-1)

Kāri hukihuki:

BELLATOR MMA YouTube hongere | SHOWTIME Sports hongere YouTube | Pouaka Pouaka Whakaata

Kōmāmā a'ee: #10–Arama Piccolot(12-4) vs.Saul Rogers (14-4)

Light taumahamaha a'ee: #7-Grant Neal(6-0) vs.Alex Polizzi (7-1)

*Ka whakarerekehia te kaari.

Haere kiBellator.com no te tahi atu mau haamaramaramaraa.

****

About BELLATOR

BELLATOR MMA is a leading global mixed martial arts organization featuring many of the best fighters in the world. I raro i te aronga o te kaiwhakatairanga whawhai hōia 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. I roto i te United States, BELLATOR can be seen on SHOWTIME. BELLATOR is comprised of an executive team that includes top industry professionals in television production, rōpū takahanga ora, whanaketanga whawhai / whanaunga, ähua wāhi, i hanga e tautoko / whanaketanga, raihana ao, marketing, pānuitanga, publicity me te kōmihana whanaunga. BELLATOR is based in Hollywood, Calif. and owned by entertainment giant ViacomCBS, home ki rama pirimia whakangahau o te ao e hono ki te hunga i roto i te ihirangi mālohi puta noa i te pouaka whakaata, nekehanga pikitia, ipurangi me te pūkoro tüäpapa.

MōSHOWTIME

Showtime Networks Inc. (SNI), a wholly owned subsidiary of ViacomCBS Inc., owns and operates the premium television networks SHOWTIME®, THE MOVIE CHANNEL™ and FLIX®, and also offers SHOWTIME ON DEMAND®, THE MOVIE CHANNEL™ ON DEMAND and FLIX ON DEMAND®, and the network’s authentication service SHOWTIME ANYTIME®. Showtime Mamati Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of SNI, operates the stand-alone streaming service SHOWTIME®. SHOWTIME is currently available to subscribers via cable, DBS, and telco providers, and as a stand-alone streaming service through Amazon, Apple®, Google, LG Smart TVs, Oculus Go, Roku®, Samsung Smart TVs, Xbox One and PlayStation®4. Consumers can also subscribe to SHOWTIME via Amazon’s Prime Video Channels, Apple TV Channels, AT&T TV Now, FuboTV, Hulu, The Roku Channel, Sling TV and YouTube TV. Viewers can also watch on computers atShowtime.com. SNI markets and distributes sports and entertainment events for exhibition to subscribers on a pay-per-view basis through SHOWTIME PPV®. Mō ētahi atu pārongo, haere ki tewww.SHO.com.

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NEF ANNOUNCES FIGHT CARD FOR NEW HAMPSHIRE DEBUT, FIRST PAY-PER-VIEW EVENT

August 15, 2021 FNU47 Waiho he tākupu

Kia tukuna tonutia atu: Milford, New Hampshire (August 13, 2021) - New Ingarangi whawhai (Nef) returns with its next event, "NEF 44: Back in Black,” on August 21, 2021, at the Hampshire Dome in Milford, New Hampshire. The show will feature both mixed-martial-arts (MMA) and kickboxing fights. Earlier today, NEF announced the full fight card for the event which will be the promotion’s first since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic and its first foray into the Granite State.

On the professional portion of the card, Glory Watson (0-1) aRebecca Bryggman(0-1) will both seek their respective first pro victories in a women’s strawweight contest. Watson, a former NEF amateur flyweight champion, lost her pro debut earlier this year in Florida. Likewise, Bryggman came up short in her professional debut at Bellator 231 Tuhinga o mua 2019.

Karepe Hall(3-0) aShaun Ray(2-0) will put their respective unblemished pro records on the line in a lightweight bout, rite hinaaroJacob Deppmeyer (1-0) aAaron Hughes (1-0) who are scheduled to meet in the 145-pound featherweight division.

Also in action on the professional portion of the card will be NEF fan-favoriteJosh Harvey(7-1-1). Harvey will look to bounce back after suffering the first loss of his pro career to veteran Jesse Erickson (10-8) whakamutunga tau.

Two title fights top the amateur portion of the card asMike Bezanson (5-0) challenges longtime NEF Amateur Welterweight ChampionDuncan Smith(6-3) for his strap andNathaniel Grimard (3-0) aBrandon Maillet-Fevens (3-1) contest for the vacant NEF Amateur Featherweight Title.

Also featured on the amateur card will be a long-awaited rematch betweenCaleb Austin (4-0) aJames Ploss(1-2) in the 125-pound flyweight division. Their first bout, won by Austin in April 2017 at “NEF 28,” was mired in controversy and received national attention on social media.

I tua atu, NEF announced today that it had partnered with Combat Sports Now to provide a pay-per-view stream of “NEF 44: Back in Black.” The event will stream live in its entirety athttps://combatsportsnow.com/event/new-england-fights-44 hoki $29.99.

The full “NEF 44” fight card:

NGAIO

155 Karepe Hall (Syndicate) vs Shaun Ray (Independent)

145 Josh Harvey (Vision Quest) vs Ian Beatease (KOV Gym)

145 Jacob Deppmeyer (Tuatahi Class MMA) vs Aaron Hughes (Regiment)

115 Rebecca Bryggman (Kai MMA) vs Glory Watson (MMA o Young)

AMATEUR

205 Henry Jeffs (Independent) vs Brandon Oldenburg (Vision Quest)

170*TITLE Duncan Smith (Evolution Athletix) vs Mike Bezanson (Kaze)

170 Curtis Ouellette (CMBJJ) vs Zach Faulkner (Recon)

170 Austin Hamilton (Independent) vs Jon Assam (CMBJJ)

155 Ryan Savage (Tuatahi Class MMA) vs Kyle Pufahl (Nostos)

155 Lucas Donald (Independent) vs Evan Piette (Kaze)

155 Kaleb Kenney (Team Nitemare) vs Isaac Piette (Kaze)

145*TITLE Nathaniel Grimard (Nostos) vs Branon Maillet-Fevens (CMBJJ)

145 Cody Kilton (Tuatahi Class MMA) vs Cam Hoyt (Kaze)

140 Mike Caron (SSSF) vs Key Baltazar (Nostos)

135 Teddy Politis (Evolution Athletix) vs Tyler Parent (CMBJJ)

130 Hannon Sanford (CMBJJ) vs Richard Martell (MMA o Young)

125 Caleb Austin (CMBJJ) vs James Ploss (Kaze)

125 Tim Murray (Vision Quest) vs Guiliano Rossi(Kaze)

115 Matt Miles (Independent) vs Juan Quinom (UFC Gym)

130 KICKBOXING Dustin Veinott (CMBJJ) vs Geraldo Reyes (Hono Team)

Tickets for “NEF 44: Back in Black” are on sale now atwww.NewEnglandFights.com/Tickets/. The MMA and kickboxing event will take place at the Hampshire Dome in Milford, New Hampshire on Saturday, August 21, 2021, with a bell-time of 7 pm.

Mō New Ingarangi whawhai

New Ingarangi whawhai ("Nef") Ko te whawhai whakatairanga ngā kaupapa kamupene. NEF’s mission is to create the highest quality events for fighters and fans alike. Whānui wheako i roto i te whakahaere hākinakina whawhai he kapa whakahaere o nef, production ngā kaupapa, whanaungatanga pāpāho, marketing, ture me te pānuitanga.

Bellator, whakauru toi hōia, MMA, Showtime

FULL FIGHT CARD CONFIRMED FOR BELLATOR 264: MOUSASI VS. SALTER THIS FRIDAY

August 13, 2021 FNU47 Waiho he tākupu

Los Angeles– BELLATOR MMA has confirmed the full fight card forBELLATOR MMA 264: Mousasi vs Saltercard at the Mohegan Sun Arena. The event contributes to an action-packed month of fights on SHOWTIME and is set to begin live at9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT.

I roto i te hui matua o te ahiahi, BELLATOR middleweight kingGegard Mousasi (47-7-2) puts his world title on the line against jiu-jitsu ace No. 1 ranked middleweightJohn Salter (18-4). Complimenting this amazing main event is a clash between two of the hardest hitting welterweights on the planet, as former champion Andrey Koreshkov (23-4) takes on the No. 10 ranked welterweightSabah Homasi(15-9) in the co-main event and No. 3 ranked bantamweightMagomed Magomedov(18-1) squares off with No. 4 rungaRaufeon Stots (16-1) in a bout holding major title implications.

Rounding out the main card is a battle between undefeated heavyweights No. 7 rungaDavion Franklin(3-0) aEverett Cummings(16-0), along with a middleweight bout between KO-machineTy Gwerder (5-2) and the BELLATOR-debuting AKA-productKhadzhi Bestaev(10-4).

The preliminary card consists of seven fights and is stacked throughout, featuring the highly anticipated debut of former Invicta Featherweight ChampionPam Sorenson(8-3) tango i runga iRoberta Samad(5-1) and a bantamweight battle between the brash American Top Team-fighterDanny Sabatello(11-1) taking on the Boston-born veteranJohnny Campbell(21-13, 1 NC).

KatoaBELLATOR MMA 264: Mousasi vs. Salterprelims will stream live at6:00 p.m. / 3 AND:00 p.m. PT on the BELLATOR MMA YouTube channel, SHOWTIME Sports YouTube channel and Pluto TV.

As part of the launch of BELLATOR MMA on SHOWTIME, the network is offering viewers who are new to the SHOWTIME streaming service a 30-day free trial, Whai muri i te utu mo te utu ohaurunga mo te $ 4.99 / marama mo nga marama e ono e whai ake nei. Ka taea e nga kaitoro te haina kiSHO.com/BellatorMMA. Ka tukuna nga kaiohauru kia rua nga huihuinga BELLATOR MMA pirimia ia marama puta noa 2021 a tera taha, with all events scheduled to air live at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT i nga waahi katoa e waatea ana te ratonga SHOWTIME.

Full bout listings are below:

BELLATOR MMA 264: Mousasi vs. SalterKāri Main:

Rāmere, August 13 – live onSHOWTIME

9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT

Middleweight Title Bout: c-Gegard Mousasi (47-7-2) vs. #1-John Salter(18-4)

Welterweight a'ee: Andrey Koreshkov(23-4) vs. #10-Sabah Homasi(15-9)

Whā a'ee: #3-Magomed Magomedov (18-1) vs.#4-Raufeon Stots (16-1)

Taumahamaha a'ee: #7-Davion Franklin(3-0) vs.Everett Cummings(16-0, 1 NC)

Whitu a'ee: Ty Gwerder(5-2) vs.Khadzhi Bestaev(10-4)

Kāri hukihuki:

BELLATOR MMA YouTube Channel | SHOWTIME Sports YouTube Channel | Pouaka Pouaka Whakaata

6:00 p.m. / 3 AND:00 p.m. PT

Women’s Featherweight Bout: Pam Sorenson (8-3) vs.Roberta Samad(5-1)

Whā a'ee: Danny Sabatello(11-1) vs.Johnny Campbell(21-13, 1 NC)

Kōmāmā a'ee: Justin Montalvo(2-0) vs.Kendly St Louis(3-4)

Mā whitu a'ee: Nekruz Mirkhojaev (5-3) vs.James Adcock(7-4)

142-Pound Contract Weight Bout: Jeffrey Glossner (2-2) vs.Sebastian Ruiz (2-3)

195-Pound Contract Weight Bout: Orlando Mendoza (no te tuatahi) vs.Jon McNeil(no te tuatahi)

*Ka whakarerekehia te kaari.

Haere kiBellator.com no te tahi atu mau haamaramaramaraa.

****

About BELLATOR

BELLATOR MMA is a leading global mixed martial arts organization featuring many of the best fighters in the world. I raro i te aronga o te kaiwhakatairanga whawhai hōia 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. I roto i te United States, BELLATOR can be seen on SHOWTIME. BELLATOR is comprised of an executive team that includes top industry professionals in television production, rōpū takahanga ora, whanaketanga whawhai / whanaunga, ähua wāhi, i hanga e tautoko / whanaketanga, raihana ao, marketing, pānuitanga, publicity, and commission relations. BELLATOR is based in Hollywood, Calif. and owned by entertainment giant ViacomCBS, home ki rama pirimia whakangahau o te ao e hono ki te hunga i roto i te ihirangi mālohi puta noa i te pouaka whakaata, nekehanga pikitia, ipurangi me te pūkoro tüäpapa.

About SHOWTIME

Showtime Networks Inc. (SNI), a wholly owned subsidiary of ViacomCBS Inc., nona a mahi nga kupenga moni pouaka SHOWTIME^®, THE Whitiāhua Channel^™ a Flix^®, a ka tuku hoki SHOWTIME ON tono^®, THE Whitiāhua Channel^™ ON tono a Flix ON tono^®, me te motuhēhēnga ratonga SHOWTIME wā o te whatunga^®. Showtime Mamati Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of SNI, whakahaere i te ratonga tu-anake roma SHOWTIME^®. SHOWTIME is currently available to subscribers via cable, DBS, and telco providers, and as a stand-alone streaming service through Amazon, Apple^®, Google, LG Smart TVs, Oculus Go, Tau^®, Samsung Smart TVs, Xbox One and PlayStation^®4. Consumers can also subscribe to SHOWTIME via Amazon’s Prime Video Channels, Apple TV Channels, AT&T TV Now, FuboTV, Hulu, The Roku Channel, Sling TV and YouTube TV. Viewers can also watch on computers atShowtime.com. Markets SNI a tohatoha hākinakina, me ngā kaupapa whakangahau mo te whakaaturanga ki kaiohauru i runga i te kaupapa utu-ia-tirohanga i roto i SHOWTIME PPV^®. Mō ētahi atu pārongo, haere ki tewww.SHO.com.

whakauru toi hōia, MMA

Undefeated Jean Matsumoto first 2-division SFT MMA champion

August 12, 2021 FNU47 Waiho he tākupu

Main event posed.png — **SAO PAULO, Brazil (August 7, 2021)** – Mixed-martial-arts history was made this past Thursday night in Sao Paulo, Brazil, in the “SFT 28: CLASH OF CHAMPIONS – Mexicano vs. Matsumoto” main event, when reigning SFT MMA flyweight titlist **Jean Marsumoto** (pictured above) defeated defending SFT MMA Bantamweight Champion **Wanderlay “Mexicano” Junior** to become the first SFT MMA champion in two different divisions.

*SFT 28* was streamed exclusively on FITE in the United States and worldwide on pay per view via the FITE app and website (www.FITE.tv).

Matsumoto (9-0-0), who captured the SFT MMA flyweight strap at *SFT 18* with a unanimous decision over **Andre Azevedo**, kept his professional MMA record intact by winning a 5-round unanimous decision against Junior (10-4-0) in the latter’s first title defense of the crown he captured at *SFT 20* (Jan. 25, 2020) by way of a unanimous decision over **Humberto Rangel, JR**.

New 2-division SFT MMA champion Jean Matsumoto on top
I roto i te hui tahi-ngā, **Ketlen “Esquentadinha” Souza (**11-3-0) had a memorable SFT debut, albeit as relatively late replacement, as she won a hard fought 5-round unanimous decision over **Gisele “GI” Moreira** (9-5-0) to become the first SFT MMA Female Bantamweight Champion.

Ketlem Souza kicked her way to the SFT MMA female bantamweight title

Former UFC heavyweight **Wagner Silva** (10-8-0) won a rematch by split decision against **Douglas Rakchal** (12-7-0), ia **Aleandro “Muca” Caetano** (22-6-1) patototanga a roto i **Joao “Alicate” Elias** (14-3-1) with a knee kick in round one of their fight that was contested at a 130-pound catchweight.

Pro-debuting welterweight **Matheus Rocha** (1-0-0), ko wai te 3-0-0 as a promising amateur, mutu **Julio Spadaccini** (4-2-0) on punches in the second round. Welterweight **Eduardo “Blade” Rufino** (10-4-0) and female strawweight **Denise Gomes** (3-1-0) won unanimous decisions, aua, versus **Moacir Rocha** (10-5-1) a **Andressa Gauchinbha** (3-0-1).

One Championship welterweight **Carlos “Carlao” Prates** (83-10, 43 KOs in Muai Thai) took a unanimous decision from South American kickboxing champion **Vinicius Dionzio** (40-8 kickboxing) In one of three Xtreme matches on the card.

Kōmāmā **Carlinhos Morais** patua **Fernando Williams** and female strawweight **Nagilla “Goku” Bruno** punched out **Simone Batista** in the opening round on punches in the two other Xtreme fights.

SFT Xtreme matches allow striking, kicking and knees, fighters wear 4-ounce gloves, and clinching and fighting on the mat is prohibited.

Welterweight **Everton Ungido** won an SFT Jiu-Jitsu match against **Wellington “Prado” Prado** on points, 14-0, a **Adson Araujo** registered a second-round knockout of **Gabriel Azevedo** on punches in a SFT Karate match.

***Hua oti i raro:***

**_____________________________________________________________________**

**SFT 28**

MAIN EVENT – SFT MMA BANTAMWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP
Jean Matsumoto (9-0-0, SFT: 4-0-0), Brazil
WDEC5
Wanderlay Junior (10-4-0, SFT: 3-2-0), Brazil
*(Matsumuto SFT MMA bantamweight title)*

CO-FEATURE – VACANT SFT MMA FEMALE BANTAMWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP
Ketlen Souza (10-3-0, SFT: 0-0-0), Brazil
WDEC5
Gisele Moreira (9-4-0, SFT: 1-0-0), Brazil
*(Souza won SFT Female bantamweight title)*

**SFT MMA**

HEAVYWEIGHTS
Wagner Silva (10-8-0, SFT: 2-1-0), Brazil
WDEC3
Douglas Rakchal (12-7-0, SFT: 0-2-0), 205

WELTERWEIGHTS
Eduardo Rufino (10-4-0, SFT: 1-0-0), Brazil
WDEC3
Moacir Rocha (10-5-1, SFT: 2-2-0), Brazil

Matheus Rocha (1-0-0, SFT: 1-0-0), Brazil
WTKO2 (Nifó – 3:24)
Julio Spadaccini (4-2-0, SFT: 0-2-0), Brazil

130-POUNDS CATCHWEIGHT
Aleandro Caetano (22-6-1, SFT: 1-0-0), Brazil
WKO1 (knee – 4:35)
Joao Elias (14-3-1, SFT: 1-1-0), Brazil

FEMALE STRAWWEIGHTS
Denise Gomes (2-2-0, SFT: 0-1-0), Brazil
WDEC3
Andressa Gauchinbha (3-1-1, SFT: 0-1-0), Brazil

**SFT XTREME**

WELTERWEIGHTS
Carlos Prates, Brazil
WDEC3
Vinicius Dionzio, Brazil

LIGHTWEIGHTS
Carlinhos Morais, Brazil
Te
Fernando William, Brazil

FEMALE STRAWWEIGHTS
Nagilla Bruno, Brazil
WKO1 (nifó – 1:24)
Simone Batista, Brazil

**SFT JIU-JITSU**

WELTERWEIGHTS
Everton Ungido, Brazil
WPTS (14-0)
Wellington Prado, Brazil

**SFT KARATE**
Adson Araujo, Brazil
WTKO2 (.nifó)
Gabriel Azevedo, Brazil
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**KŌRERO**

Paetukutuku: www.sftcombat.com
Facebook:: /SFT.combat, /davidhudson.SFT
Twitter: @SFTCombat, @SFTUSA
Instagram: @SFTCombat, @DavidHudson.SFT
You Tube: /SFTCombat, /SFTUSA, /SFTBrasil

**UPCOMING SFT EVENTS:**
Mahuru 2 – SFT 29: Noguriera vs. Santos

main event action.jpg — **SAO PAULO, Brazil (August 7, 2021)** – Mixed-martial-arts history was made this past Thursday night in Sao Paulo, Brazil, in the “SFT 28: CLASH OF CHAMPIONS – Mexicano vs. Matsumoto” main event, when reigning SFT MMA flyweight titlist **Jean Marsumoto** (pictured above) defeated defending SFT MMA Bantamweight Champion **Wanderlay “Mexicano” Junior** to become the first SFT MMA champion in two different divisions.

*SFT 28* was streamed exclusively on FITE in the United States and worldwide on pay per view via the FITE app and website (www.FITE.tv).

Matsumoto (9-0-0), who captured the SFT MMA flyweight strap at *SFT 18* with a unanimous decision over **Andre Azevedo**, kept his professional MMA record intact by winning a 5-round unanimous decision against Junior (10-4-0) in the latter’s first title defense of the crown he captured at *SFT 20* (Jan. 25, 2020) by way of a unanimous decision over **Humberto Rangel, JR**.

New 2-division SFT MMA champion Jean Matsumoto on top
I roto i te hui tahi-ngā, **Ketlen “Esquentadinha” Souza (**11-3-0) had a memorable SFT debut, albeit as relatively late replacement, as she won a hard fought 5-round unanimous decision over **Gisele “GI” Moreira** (9-5-0) to become the first SFT MMA Female Bantamweight Champion.

Ketlem Souza kicked her way to the SFT MMA female bantamweight title

Former UFC heavyweight **Wagner Silva** (10-8-0) won a rematch by split decision against **Douglas Rakchal** (12-7-0), ia **Aleandro “Muca” Caetano** (22-6-1) patototanga a roto i **Joao “Alicate” Elias** (14-3-1) with a knee kick in round one of their fight that was contested at a 130-pound catchweight.

Pro-debuting welterweight **Matheus Rocha** (1-0-0), ko wai te 3-0-0 as a promising amateur, mutu **Julio Spadaccini** (4-2-0) on punches in the second round. Welterweight **Eduardo “Blade” Rufino** (10-4-0) and female strawweight **Denise Gomes** (3-1-0) won unanimous decisions, aua, versus **Moacir Rocha** (10-5-1) a **Andressa Gauchinbha** (3-0-1).

One Championship welterweight **Carlos “Carlao” Prates** (83-10, 43 KOs in Muai Thai) took a unanimous decision from South American kickboxing champion **Vinicius Dionzio** (40-8 kickboxing) In one of three Xtreme matches on the card.

Kōmāmā **Carlinhos Morais** patua **Fernando Williams** and female strawweight **Nagilla “Goku” Bruno** punched out **Simone Batista** in the opening round on punches in the two other Xtreme fights.

SFT Xtreme matches allow striking, kicking and knees, fighters wear 4-ounce gloves, and clinching and fighting on the mat is prohibited.

Welterweight **Everton Ungido** won an SFT Jiu-Jitsu match against **Wellington “Prado” Prado** on points, 14-0, a **Adson Araujo** registered a second-round knockout of **Gabriel Azevedo** on punches in a SFT Karate match.

***Hua oti i raro:***

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**SFT 28**

MAIN EVENT – SFT MMA BANTAMWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP
Jean Matsumoto (9-0-0, SFT: 4-0-0), Brazil
WDEC5
Wanderlay Junior (10-4-0, SFT: 3-2-0), Brazil
*(Matsumuto SFT MMA bantamweight title)*

CO-FEATURE – VACANT SFT MMA FEMALE BANTAMWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP
Ketlen Souza (10-3-0, SFT: 0-0-0), Brazil
WDEC5
Gisele Moreira (9-4-0, SFT: 1-0-0), Brazil
*(Souza won SFT Female bantamweight title)*

**SFT MMA**

HEAVYWEIGHTS
Wagner Silva (10-8-0, SFT: 2-1-0), Brazil
WDEC3
Douglas Rakchal (12-7-0, SFT: 0-2-0), 205

WELTERWEIGHTS
Eduardo Rufino (10-4-0, SFT: 1-0-0), Brazil
WDEC3
Moacir Rocha (10-5-1, SFT: 2-2-0), Brazil

Matheus Rocha (1-0-0, SFT: 1-0-0), Brazil
WTKO2 (Nifó – 3:24)
Julio Spadaccini (4-2-0, SFT: 0-2-0), Brazil

130-POUNDS CATCHWEIGHT
Aleandro Caetano (22-6-1, SFT: 1-0-0), Brazil
WKO1 (knee – 4:35)
Joao Elias (14-3-1, SFT: 1-1-0), Brazil

FEMALE STRAWWEIGHTS
Denise Gomes (2-2-0, SFT: 0-1-0), Brazil
WDEC3
Andressa Gauchinbha (3-1-1, SFT: 0-1-0), Brazil

**SFT XTREME**

WELTERWEIGHTS
Carlos Prates, Brazil
WDEC3
Vinicius Dionzio, Brazil

LIGHTWEIGHTS
Carlinhos Morais, Brazil
Te
Fernando William, Brazil

FEMALE STRAWWEIGHTS
Nagilla Bruno, Brazil
WKO1 (nifó – 1:24)
Simone Batista, Brazil

**SFT JIU-JITSU**

WELTERWEIGHTS
Everton Ungido, Brazil
WPTS (14-0)
Wellington Prado, Brazil

**SFT KARATE**
Adson Araujo, Brazil
WTKO2 (.nifó)
Gabriel Azevedo, Brazil
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**KŌRERO**

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