‘SMOOTH’ BENSON HENDERSON TAKES ON THE RETURNING ROGER ‘EL MATADOR’ HUERTA IN NEW MAIN EVENT
BELLATOR KICKBOXING 9 MAIN EVENT REVEALED
LOS ANGELES – Due to an undisclosed injury, James Gallagher’s highly anticipated return to the Bellator cage will be delayed.
Болғандықтан, the new headliner for Bellator’s third event in Budapest, Мажарстан туралы Жұма, Сәуір 6, will feature former world champion Benson Хендерсон (24-8) in a lightweight matchup against Роджер Huerta (24-9-1, 1 NC), who returns to Bellator for the first time since 2010. Gallagher’s opponent, Hungary’s Adam Borics (6-0), will remain on the card and take on the undefeated Manuel Gaxhja (6-0) in the featherweight co-main event. Одан басқа, Беллатор 196 will also feature a flyweight contest pitting Bellator women’s 125-pound kickboxing champion Denise Kielholtz (1-1) қарсы Lena Ovchynnikova (12-5, 1 NC) and a featherweight battle between SBG Ireland’s Brian Moore (10-6) мен Джорджио Belsanti (7-6-1).
With marquee victories over Nate Diaz, Donald Cerrone (x2), Frankie Edgar (x2), Gilbert Melendez and Jorge Masvidal, Glendale, Ariz.’s “Smooth” Benson Henderson looks to add another name to his already-impressive resume. The former UFC and WEC champ owns a win over a Patricio “Pitbull” inside the Bellator cage and is looking to make a statement on his way back to title contention when he meets Roger Huerta on April 6 in Budapest, Мажарстан. Fighting out of Austin, Техас, the 34-year-old Los Angeles native returns to Bellator for the first time since facing Eddie Alvarez at Беллатор 33. The first MMA fighter to ever appear on the cover of Sports Illustrated, Huerta’s entertaining fight style saw him memorably defeat Clay Guida and Leonard Garcia. Қазір, fresh off of two consecutive victories, “El Matador” is not shying away from elite competition for his first fight of 2018.
The Сәуір 6 card at BOK Hall will also feature world-class kickboxing action, as Bellator Kickboxing returns for another great night of fights. Негізгі жағдайда, Raymond Daniels (33-3) defends his welterweight crown against Djibril Ehouo (38-9-2) Франция, уақыт непобедимый Jorina Baars (44-0-3) бетке қайтарады Julie Burton (7-1) at 145-pounds. Бұған қоса, fan-favorite Alexy Ignashov (85-21) will compete in a heavyweight matchup.
Беллатор 196: Henderson қарсы. Huerta will be broadcast Жұма, Сәуір 6 free on Paramount Network at 9 p.m. ЖӘНЕ/8 p.m. CT. Bellator Kickboxing 9 will air immediately following at 11 p.m. ЖӘНЕ/10 p.m. CT.Tickets for the event are on sale now and are available at www.Bellator.hu.
Жаңартылған Беллатор 196: Henderson қарсы. Huerta Fight Card:
Lightweight Main Event: Benson Хендерсон (24-8) VS. Роджер Huerta (24-9-1, 1 NC)
Жеңіл салмақтағы негізгі оқиға: Adam Borics (6-0) VS. Manuel Gaxhja (6-0)
Women’s Flyweight Main Card Bout: Denise Kielholtz (1-1) VS. Lena Ovchynnikova (12-5, 1 NC)
Жеңіл салмақтағы негізгі карточка: Brian Moore (10-6) VS. Джорджио Belsanti (7-6-1)
Жаңартылған Bellator Kickboxing 9 Fight Card:
Welterweight World Title Bout: Raymond Daniels (33-3) VS. Djibril Ehouo (38-9-2)
Heavyweight Co-Main Event: Alexy Ignashov (85-21) VS. TBD
Women’s Featherweight Main Card Bout: Jorina Baars (44-0-3) VS. Julie Burton (7-1)
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