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Bellator, gemengde martial arts, Plaasmoorde, Showtime

LIZ CARMOUCHE MEETS UNDEFEATED KANA WATANABE IN THE CO-MAIN EVENT OF BELLATOR MMA 261 OP Vrydag, Junie 25 – LIVE ON SHOWTIME AT 9 Namiddag. ET / 6 pm. PT

Junie 10, 2021 FNU47 Skryf 'n opmerking

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Description automatically generated — **LOS ANGELES – Liz Carmouche** (15-7), who is No. 5 in the BELLATOR women’s pound-for-pound rankings, will face the promotion’s No. 3 ranked flyweight **Kana Watanabe** (10-0-1) during the co-main event of BELLATOR MMA 261: Johnson vs. Moldavsky Vrydag, Junie 25.

Die *BELLATOR 261* main card airs live on **Showtime by 9 namiddag. ET / 6 pm. PT** and takes place at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. A limited number of tickets starting at $60 are on sale now and can be purchased at Ticketmaster and Bellator.com.

Newly announced preliminary matchups feature a bantamweight tilt pitting **Jaylon Bates** (2-0) teen **Cody Matthews** (1-1) and middleweight matchup between **Taylor Johnson** (6-2) en **Lance Wright** (5-1).

The preliminary portion of *BELLATOR 261: Johnson vs. Moldavsky* begin by 5:30 namiddag. ET/2:30 namiddag. PT and will stream live on the BELLATOR MMA YouTube channel, SHOWTIME Sports YouTube channel and Pluto TV.

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

Additional prelims include a lightweight bout featuring No. 6 ingedeel **Myles Jury** (19-5) versus No. 7 ingedeel **Sidney Outlaw** (15-4), a women’s strawweight fight pitting **Lena Ovchynnikova** (12-6, 1 NC) teen **Kyra Batara** (8-4), a light heavyweight contest seeing **Lee Chadwick** (26-15-1) versus **Simon Biyong** (7-1), and a lightweight affair between **Søren Bak** (14-1) en **Bobby Lee** (12-5).

Carmouche is a highly skilled veteran of the sport who joined BELLATOR’s women’s flyweight division in 2019 following a six-year run in the UFC. Fighting out of San Diego, the 37-year-old Team Hurricane Awesome-product also formerly competed for Strikeforce, notching a pair of victories with the promotion. Since signing with BELLATOR, “Girl-Rilla” has rallied off two straight wins, defeating Vanessa Porto and DeAnna Bennett. Prior to Carmouche’s days as a professional athlete, the Lafayette, Louisiana-native spent five years serving as an aviation electrician in the United Stated Marine Corps, where she completed three tours of duty in the Middle East.

“I’m looking forward to getting back in the cage. I plan to end this fight with a dominant finish that stamps my name as the top contender for the belt,” Carmouche said.

Undefeated through 11 professionele gevegte, Japan’s Watanabe steps into the BELLATOR MMA cage for the third time in as many years. Met frying-pan-bending sterkte, the 32-year-old judoka boasts an impressive 60% finishing rate and has bested fellow BELLATOR flyweights Alejandra Lara and Ilara Joanne since joining the promotion’s ranks. The No. 3 ranked flyweight is looking to make a statement of her own and stake her claim to a shot at BELLATOR’s coveted 125-pound championship.

“I am very grateful to be given another opportunity to fight during these hard times. Liz Carmouche has tons of experience and has constantly been fighting the best which makes her without a doubt one of the best in the world,” Watanabe said. “I fully respect her in every aspect and am truly honored to face such an athlete. Met wat gesê word, I am excited to take on this challenge to prove to everybody and myself that I have what it takes to become the best in the world. I want to win this fight in a convincing way, to open up the doors for a title challenge shot.”

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***BELLATOR MMA 261: Johnson vs. Moldavsky*** **Main kaart:**
**Showtime**
9 namiddag. ET / 6 pm. PT

*Interim Heavyweight Title Main Event:* #1-**Tim Johnson** (15-6) vs. #3-**Valentin Moldavsky** (10-1)
*Flyweight Co-Main Event:* #2– **Liz Carmouche** (15-7) vs. #3-**Kana Watanabe** (10-0-1)
*Featherweight Main Card Bout:* #5- **Daniel Weichel** (40-12) vs. **Keoni Diggs** (9-0)
*Light Heavyweight Main Card Bout:* #10– **Christian Edwards** (4-0) vs. **Ben Parrish** (4-1)

**Voorlopige Card:**
**BELLATOR MMA YouTube channel | SHOWTIME Sports YouTube channel | Pluto TV**
5:30 namiddag. ET/2:30 namiddag. PT

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

*Kevin Ross het onlangs die promosie se eerste veergewiggordel by sy reeds indrukwekkende lys toekennings gevoeg.

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

skopboks, gemengde martial arts, Plaasmoorde

United Fight Alliance keer op 17 Junie terug na Turkye vir MMA van wêreldgehalte & Skopboks

Junie 9, 2021 FNU47 Skryf 'n opmerking

TAMPA, Fla. (Junie 8, 2021) - United Fight Alliance (UFA) het aangekondig dat hy terug is na Turkye om die Junie te dra 17^ste MMA Wêreldmengstryd van wêreldgehalte, met professionele gemengde vegkuns en skopboks, by Illusion in Antalya, Turkye.

UFA uitvoerende hoofJordan “Jay” Adams sal al die aksies van die kant af bel, regstreeks op TV 8.5 in Turkye, en regstreeks op die UFA-netwerk in Julie regoor die Verenigde State opgeneem.

'Ons is verheug om saam met Turkye se MMA World Mix Fight Organization te werk,”Het Adams gesê. 'Hulle het lank gewag om hierdie show te vervaardig. Hul entoesiasme en afwagting is bo. Ek kan sê dat hulle nie kan wag om hul atlete aan die res van die wêreld voor te stel nie. Ons kan nou hul vaardigheidsstelle sien, aangesien slegs die beste van die streek op die kaart sal wees. Afghanistan, Marokko, Georgia, Iran, Turkmenistan, Angola, Irak en natuurlik, Turkye, is almal goed verteenwoordig in die hok op Junie 17^ste in Antalya Turkye. United Fight Alliance sal daar wees om seker te maak dat u nie een sekonde van gevegte mis nie!"

Drie MMA World Mix Fight titelgevegte is op die tik. Die hoofgebeurtenis is 'n stryd tussen Turkye s'nBayram Yalcin (13-2-0) enHabib Karimo (10-1-0), van Afghanistan, vir die MMA World Mix Fight Featherweight Championship.

TurkyeHamdi “Wolverine” Kuzgun (7-2-0) vierkante af metElmahdi Zineddine (11-6-0), veg uit Marokko uit Duitsland, in die mede-geleentheid vir die vakante MMA World Mix Fight middelgewig titel.

Die derde titel stryd wedstryde onoorwonne Turk, Koray Cengiz (8-0-0), teenVaja Matcharashvili (4-4-0), Georgië, vir die vakante MMA World Mix Fight Heavyweight-kroon.

Daar is twee ander geskeduleerde MMA-gevegte op die kaart: Turkye vroulike strooigewigSedef Arsian (0-1-0 vs. IraansFatime Yavari (0-1-0), en Irak veergewigHamza Nahma (10-3-0) vs. RussieseAkhmed Erzu Akrieve (7-1-0).

Drie skopboksgevegte is ook op die tik. WAKO Wêreldkampioen in skopboksBahram Rajabzadeh (30-3-1), van Azerbeidjan, teenoor swaargewigMohammed Amine (25-4-0), veg uit Marokko by wyse van Nederland, vertoon twee van die beste kickboxers in Europa.

Turkye se wêreld-skopboks- en Muay Thai-kampioen, Mehmet Koktas (10-3-0), gooi neer met Suid-Afrikaanse middelgewigMatthew Mengue (9-1-0), terwyl die Turkse swaargewigMehmet “Berg” Ozer (15-5-0) neem Iraans aanMuhammad Abdullahpor (9-3-0).

INLIGTING

Webwerf: www.UnitedFightAlliance.com

Facebook: /Brawlcall

Twitter: @brawlcall

Instagram: @brawlcall

boks, iKon Fighting Federation, gemengde martial arts, Plaasmoorde

Future Combat Sports Queen Amanda Serrano headlines iKON 7 MMA event this Friday

Junie 9, 2021 FNU47 Skryf 'n opmerking

LAS VEGAS (Junie 7, 2021) – Pure and simple, **Amanda "die ware Jakob" Serrano** is a true fighter, whether it’s in a cage, ring or on a mat. Someday, she could very well be legitimately known as the “Queen of Combat Sports.”

The 10-time, 7 division world boxing champion headlines this Friday night’s ***iKON 7***, presented by iKON Fighting Federation, the mixed-martial-arts division of Roy Jones Jr. Boxing, at Benito Juarez Auditorium in Los Mochis, Sinaloa, Mexiko.

***iKON 7*** will be streamed live and exclusively June 11th on UFC FIGHT PASS^®, begin by 10 namiddag. EN / 7 namiddag. PT. To sign up for UFC FIGHT PASS, die wêreld se voorste digitale subskripsie diens vir vechtsporten, besoek www.ufcfightpass.com or download the UFC app.

Universally recognized as unquestionably one of the top three women boxers in the world today, aansluiting **Katie Taylor** en **Claressa Shields**, the Puerto Rico-native Serrano, veg uit Brooklyn, New York, is 1-0-1 in mixed-martial-arts competition. She will face pro-debuting **Valentia Garcia,** van Mexiko, in die ***iKON 7*** hoofren.

“It’s an honor to headline iKON 7,” Serrano said. “It is a fast-rising MMA organization that I plan to plant my flag on. My co-manager, **Pearl Gonzalez**, turned me on to it and so far, I’m loving my dealings with them.

“My first two opponents in MMA were also Mexicans and they were tough. I don’t want it any other way if I’m going to have people take me seriously in this sport. From what I understand, my opponent has striking experience but in MMA, you should never expect a particular style. Most are well rounded and regardless of their primary style, I’m ready for it.”

Serrano has conquered boxing and legitimately rates as one of the greatest female boxers of all-time, as well as a future Hall of Famer, sporting a 40-1-1(30 Uitklophoue) pro rekord. She’s also 6-0 with in Jiu-Jitsu with five submissions.

“I was having a hard time getting good fights in boxing I wanted,” Serrano explained, “so, I asked my trainer/manager **Jordan** (**Maldonado**) started talking about MMA. A year before I debuted in MMA, I shot a movie, ‘Fight Valley’, in which both my sister, **Cindy**(**Serrano**), and I co-starred alongside **Miesha Tate**, **Chris Cyborg** en **Holly Holm**. During the filming we talked about helping each other train in our respective disciplines and yeah, it materialized but in way I became an MMA practitioner.

“Training is totally different. I took a year off from boxing just to learn the basics. Vandag, I train everyday regardless of upcoming fights or not. There are a ton of things I still need to learn. I’m pretty much a workaholic and a sore loser, so, if I’m messing with it, I want it all! I’d love to one day fight for World title (in MMA) and become a champion in both sports at the same time. I have what it takes to do it if anyone does. I do want to switch the narrative as a striker and be known in MMA for my ground game.”

Las Vegas fighter **Johnny “The Paradox” Parsons** (6-2-0, iKON: 2-0-0) neem op **Ricardo “Woody” Chavez** (5-1-0), van Mexiko, at a 175-pound catchweight In the co-featured event.

Undefeated Tucson welterweight **Pete “Dead Game” Rodriguez** goes for his fourth consecutive win without a loss – all in iKON competition – against Mexican opponentRoberto “Pixley 2B” Pixley (5-1-0).

Also scheduled to fight on the undercard is Yakima, Washington featherweight **Jorge “The Natural” Alcala** (4-1-0) vs. **Sergio “The Animal” Cortez** (3-2-0), Hong Kong female featherweight **Ramona Pasqual** (4-2-0) vs. pro-debut **Guadalupe Guzman**, Miami by way of Egypt welterweight **Manmoud Sebie** vs. **Enrique Hernandez** in a battle of pro-debuting fighters, pro-debuting female flyweights **Rosselyn Chavira**, van Tucson (DIE) en **Sofia Salacar**, Miami bantamweight Claudia Zamaora (2-1-0, iKON: 1-0-0), and Mexican featherweights **Luis “Mano” Garcia** (1-2, iKON: 1-1-0) vs. pro-debut **Angel Rivera** off-UFC FIGHT PASS.

Kevin Ross het onlangs die promosie se eerste veergewiggordel by sy reeds indrukwekkende lys toekennings gevoeg.

**INLIGTING:**

Webwerwe: http://www.RoyJonesJrBoxing.com, www.ufcfightpass.com
Facebook: /UFCFightPass, /KeithVeltre
Twitter: @iKONFightingFederation, @UFCFightPass, @Keith_Veltre, @RoyjonesJRfa @RoyJonesJrOfficial
Instagram: @iKONFightingFederation, @UFCFightPass, @KeithVeltre, @RoyJonesJrBoxing

**ABOUT ROY JONES JR, BOXING PROMOTIONS**: Co-founded in 2013 by 10-time world champion Roy Jones, Jr. and Keith Veltre, Roy Jones, Jr. (RJJ) Boxing Promotions is on its way to reinventing boxing. RJJ has already made a huge impact in the boxing community in a few short years. Creating exhilarating content for UFC Fight Pass, CBS Sports, Showtime, ESPN and beIN Sports in some of the finest venues across the country, RJJ has proven it is conquering the sweet science of the sport.

Based in the fight capital of the world, Las Vegas, NV,Roy Jones jr. Boxing Promotions is climbing to the top at a fast pace, adding young talent to its growing stable: NABF super flyweight champion, IBF #8 en WBC # 14 Jade “Hurricane” Bornea (15-0, 10 Uitklophoue); two-time world title challenger, bantamweight “Mighty” Aston Palicte (26-4-1, 22 Uitklophoue); NABF welterweight champion, WBC #15 and Santiago “Somer” Dominguez (24-0, 18 Uitklophoue); former NABA welterweight champion Kendo “Tremendo” Castaneda (17-3, 8 Uitklophoue), former Interim World middleweight title challenger John “The Phenom” Vera (20-1, 12 KO), unbeaten super middleweight prospect Juan “Just Business” Barajas (11-0-1, 7 Uitklophoue), and former WBC World Youth heavyweight titlist Alexander “The Great” Flores (18-3-1, 16 Uitklophoue).

**ABOUT UFC FIGHT PASS**^®: UFC FIGHT PASS^® is the world’s leading digital subscription service for combat sports. Sedert die bekendstelling van in 2013, UFC FIGHT PASS is now available in more than 200 lande en gebiede. UFC FIGHT PASS provides its members with unlimited access to live UFC FIGHT PASS Prelims; leef gemeng martial arts en vechtsporten van regoor die wêreld; oorspronklike reeks en historiese ontwikkeling; spesiale eienskappe; agter-die-skerms inhoud; in-diepte onderhoude; en up-to-die minuut verslae oor die wêreld van vechtsporten. UFC FIGHT PASS subscribers also have 24/7 toegang tot die wêreld se grootste stryd biblioteek, met meer as 20,000 bouts from dozens of combats sports organizations, sowel as elke stryd in UFC geskiedenis. Fight fans can access UFC FIGHT PASS on personal computers, IOS en Android mobiele toestelle, Apple TV, Xbox een, Amazon Vuur TV, Chromecast, Jaar, Samsung Smart TV's, LG Smart TV's, en Sony TV's met Android TV. Vir meer inligting, besoek www.ufcfightpass.com.

boks, gemengde martial arts, New England Fights

NEF TO DEBUT IN NEW HAMPSHIRE; WELTERWEIGHT TITLE FIGHT ANNOUNCED

Junie 9, 2021 FNU47 Skryf 'n opmerking

VIR ONMIDDELLIKE VRYSTELLING: Milford, New Hampshire (Junie 7, 2021) - New England Fights (NEF) announced today that the fight promotion will return with its next event, "NEF 44: Back in Black,” on August 21, 2021. The show will originate from the Hampshire Dome in Milford, New Hampshire and will feature a mix of both mixed-martial-arts (Plaasmoorde) and kickboxing fights. It will be NEF’s long-awaited debut in the Granite State, and it will also be the promotion’s first event since the COVID-19 pandemic hit in the spring of 2020.

NEF’s previously-scheduled event, “NEF 43: Rampage,” which was postponed indefinitely due to the pandemic, is still awaiting a rescheduled date at the Collins Center for the Arts at UMaine Orono. NEF executives hope that date will be sometime later in the fall, but at press time they were still waiting on a decision from the Combat Sports Authority of Maine on re-opening the regulation of MMA and boxing events in the state without restrictions.

“Fighters and fans have waited long enough,” declared NEF promoter and co-owner Nick DiSalvo. “With Maine not fully open for combat sports events yet, the Hampshire Dome and the New Hampshire Boxing Commission presented the perfect opportunity to get fighters back in the cage and active again before summer was over.”

NEF further announced today the first fight confirmed for the “NEF 44” card in Milford would be an amateur welterweight title contest. Duncan “The Highlander” Smith (5-3), who has held the promotion’s 170-pound championship since June 2018, is scheduled to defend against number-one-contender Mike “All Class” Bezanson (5-0).

“Coming out of COVID we’re going to find out who really wants it and is serious about accelerating in the sport,"Sê NEF mede-eienaar en Match Matt Peterson. “Who was working during quarantine, grinding away in their basements and garages and backyards and getting better while the world was shut down? Duncan and Bezanson both believe they are those guys and we’re going to find out on August 21st. These are two of the best in the Northeast welterweight division and I can’t wait to see which one proves that they are ready to punch through into the professional division before the end of 2021.”

Reigning champion Duncan Smith is a perfect 3-0 in the NEF cage. His last defense of the title was at “NEF 38” in April 2019 when he defeated John Tefft (2-1) via unanimous decision. Smith represents Evolution Athletix based in Saco, Maine.

“I’ve never felt more complete and confident in all aspects of living,"Sê Smith. “I am extremely excited to showcase my skills against a game opponent before I enter the pro ranks. A lot can change in two years.”

Undefeated Mike Bezanson is regarded by many as one of the most exciting competitors on the entire New England scene. He is known for his flashy striking style and explosive finishes. Bezanson represents Team Kaze of Lancaster, New Hampshire.

“I’ve been sitting like a caged lion this last year because of COVID,” stated Bezanson when reached for comment. “Waiting eagerly for everything to open up just like everyone else. I’m very excited to be able to get back in there to perform for everyone! I can assure you this will be the same game plan as all my previous fights. I’m going in there for two reasons, to knock out whoever is in front of me and walk out with a belt over my shoulder.”

“With everything opening up and restrictions being lifted, there is a lot to get excited about,” said Bezanson’s coach and Kaze Dojo owner Greg Williams. “That being said, nothing excites me more than seeing Mike Bezanson bringing his unique brand of violence back to the NEF cage! He is a rare talent and I believe he will eventually realize himself on the highest level. Another amateur belt is just icing on the cake. We all look forward to seeing New England’s best amateur 170 prospect and how he has evolved in the past year!"

Tickets for “NEF 44: Back in Black” are on sale now atwww.NewEnglandFights.com/Tickets/. The hybrid MMA and kickboxing event will take place at the Hampshire Dome in Milford, New Hampshire on Saturday, Augustus 21, 2021, met 'n kloktyd van 7 pm.

Oor New England Fights

New England Fights ("NEF") is 'n stryd gebeure promosies maatskappy. NEF se missie is om geleenthede van die hoogste gehalte vir vegters en aanhangers te skep. NEF se uitvoerende span het uitgebreide ondervinding in 'n geveg sport bestuur, gebeure produksie, media verhoudings, bemarking, wetlike en advertensies.

boks, gemengde martial arts, Showtime, Showtime Boxing

JAKE PAUL VS. TYRON WOODLEY FACEOFF QUOTES AND PHOTOS

Junie 5, 2021 FNU47 Skryf 'n opmerking

KlikHIER vir Foto's van Amanda Westcott / Showtime

MIAMI(Junie 4, 2021) – Social media superstar and undefeated pro boxerJake “The Problem Child” Paul faced off with his next opponent, five-time UFC championTyron Woodley, at the historic 5^ste Street Gym in Miami on Thursday ahead of their highly anticipated summer showdown on SHOWTIME PPV.

Here is what Paul and Woodley had to say following their heated stare down in Miami:

JAKE PAUL

“I told him I’ll pay you double your purse if you beat me. But if you lose, you have to pay your purse to my charity. He lacks confidence. Why wouldn’t you take that bet as a fighter if you knew you were going to win? To make double the money? This is the biggest pay day of your life and you can make double? Put your money where your mouth is.

“He’s a good striker. He’s known for knocking people out. But I think when I beat Tyron, people have to put respect on my name. But that’s not what I’m here for to be honest. I already know how good I am. I know that this is going to be another easy fight. That’s why SHOWTIME is in business with me. Jy is op soek na die toekoms van die boks.

“He’s not as good as me and he’s playing catch-up. We see holes in his whole entire game and he has try to learn how to box. He’s stiff. Muscles don’t fight and he’s going to be out of his element. This is boxing. This isn’t MMA. You can’t learn how to box in this amount of time. Now we’re going to show him the reins. The Disney kid is going to beat up the five-time UFC champion of the world. It’s going to be hilarious.

“I haven’t even shown my fighting abilities at all. I haven’t even made it past two rounds in my professional career. I haven’t been hit in the face. Nobody can even see if I have a chin or my inside fighting game. I haven’t even warmed up yet. And by the way, I’m the type of fighter that gets better the longer the fight goes on. I get better in sparring so I haven’t even been able to warm up and I’m excited to show my ability if he can make it out of the first round.

“I’ve predicted every single one of my fights. I said Ben Askren, eerste ronde. I said Nate Robinson, eerste ronde. He got to the second. I said in my first pro fight, eerste ronde. I don’t think Tyron will make it out of two rounds. You might not even get to see my boxing abilities in this fight to be honest.”

TYRON WOODLEY

“I’ve always wanted to box my whole life but never did it. This is my opportunity. This is a kid that’s a power-puncher. He’s got a lot of strength behind him. This is going to be a big platform to showcase what I can do in a boxing ring. And he’s a fighter. Hy kan veg. Aan die einde van die dag, you can watch him and the timing, the rhythm and the footwork is there.

“He hasn’t fought very long. But the little action that I have seen was clean. Good defense. Nate was rushing him, he protected himself and he came out of his shell and cracked him.

“He’s trying to downplay his ability. He’s a fighter. Don’t let him play you by saying, ‘I’m just a YouTuber.’ Last week, he was a fighter. When he was saying nobody wanted to fight him, he was a fighter. You’re not a YouTuber anymore. You’re not on Disney. It’s been a long time since he was on Disney. That’s like me saying I’m just a collegiate wrestler and I don’t punch people.

“I just want to have fun. I want to train hard. I want to get better. I want to go out there and do things on my terms and be the one to call the shots. I want to go out there and make history. I always make history. I may not always get the credit for it but I’m always the first. Fighters always hit me up asking what they should do, what they’re doing wrong. Now it’s time for me to go do it myself.”

Bellator, gemengde martial arts, Plaasmoorde, Showtime

BELLATOR MMA Confirms Full Fight Card for BELLATOR 260 on SHOWTIME Next Friday, Junie 11 by 9 namiddag. EN

Junie 5, 2021 FNU47 Skryf 'n opmerking

DOUGLAS LIMA DEFENDS WELTERWEIGHT WORLD TITLE AGAINST NO. 1 RANKED YAROSLAV AMOSOV IN MAIN EVENT

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LOS ANGELES– BELLATOR MMA has confirmed the full fight card forBELLATOR MMA 260: Lima vs. AmosovopVrydag, Junie 11 op Mohegan Sun Arena. The event is the promotion’s first show in America with fans in attendance since the start of the pandemic and airs LIVE on SHOWTIME at9 namiddag. ET / 6 pm. PT.

BELLATOR’s 170-pound kingpinDouglas Lima(32-8) returns to the welterweight division to put his title on the line against undefeated and No. 1 ingedeelYaroslav Amosov (25-0) in a must-watch main event clash.

In bykomend tot die lektor, the entirety of the BELLATOR 260 main card on SHOWTIME is stacked, including a 175-pound contract weight co-main event pitting legendary No. 6 ranked welterweight Paul Daley (43-17-2) against the streaking No. 3 ranked welterweight Jason Jackson (14-4). Ook, a featherweight feature fight between the hard-hitting No. 6 ingedeel Aaron Pico (7-3) versus Birmingham’s Aiden Lee (9-4) and a welterweight showdown between Demarques Jackson (11-5) en Mark Lemminger (9-0, 1 NC). The newly announced fifth and final main card bout features a showdown between No. 10 ingedeel Vanessa Porto (5-3) and Pitbull Brothers-product Ilara Joanne (9-5) in a 128-pound contract weight bout.

The preliminary card is locked in with six action-packed fights, highlighted by a featherweight battle between No. 9 ingedeelTywan Claxton(6-2) en die onoorwonneJustin Gonzales(11-0), who is making his BELLATOR debut. Intussen, hometown hero and fan-favoriteNick Newell(16-3) is set to square off againstBobby King (9-3) in a lightweight bout and 20-year-old phenomLucas Brennan(4-0) prepares for a 150-pound contract weight clash withMatthew Skibicki (4-3). Ook, two-time NCAA All-American wrestling standoutKyle Crutchmer (6-1) will take on undefeated welterweightLevan Chokheli (9-0, 1 NC) to cap off this stacked preliminary card.

AlleBELLATOR 260prelims will stream live at6 namiddag. EN / 3 pm. 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, followed by a discounted monthly subscription fee of $4.99/month for the next six months. Viewers can sign up atSHO.com/BellatorMMA. Subscribers will be delivered two premier BELLATOR MMA events per month throughout 2021 en verder, with all events scheduled to air live at 9 namiddag. ET / 6 pm. PT anywhere the SHOWTIME service is available.

Full bout listings are below:

BELLATOR MMA 260: Lima vs. AmosovMain kaart:

Vrydag, Junie 11 – Live on Showtime

9 namiddag. ET / 6 pm. PT

Welterweight World Title Main Event: c-Douglas Lima(32-8) vs. #1-Yaroslav Amosov(25-0)

175-pound Contract Weight Co-Main Event: #6-Paul Daley (43-17-2) vs. #3-Jason Jackson(14-4)

Veergewigtitel Bout: #6-Aaron Pico (7-3) teenAiden Lee (9-4)

128-pound Contract Weight Bout: #10-Vanessa Porto (22-9) teenIlara Joanne(9-5)

Weltergewig Bout: Demarques Jackson(11-5) teenMark Lemminger(11-3)

Voorlopige Card:

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6 namiddag. EN / 3 pm. PT

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Featherweight Sensation Aaron Pico Meets Birmingham’s Aiden Lee During Main Card of BELLATOR 260 Vrydag, Junie 11 – Woon op Showtime

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LOS ANGELES — Today, BELLATOR MMA confirmed that No. 6 ingedeel veergewigtitelAaron Pico (7-3) has been added to theBELLATOR MMA 260: Lima vs. Amosovmain card on Friday, Junie 11, where he will oppose grappling aceAiden Lee(9-4), in 'n wedstryd van 145 pond. The fight will take place at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. and will be televised live on SHOWTIME at 9 namiddag. ET / 6 pm. PT.

BELLATOR 260 will be headlined by welterweight world championDouglas Lima(32-8), who will defend his 170-pound title against the undefeated and top-ranked Yaroslav Amosov(25-0).

The event marks BELLATOR’s first fan-attended event in the United States sinceBELLATOR 239 took place on February 21, 2020. A limited number of tickets starting at $60 are available now and can be purchased through Ticketmaster or at Bellator.com.

Since his professional MMA debut in 2017, Aaron Pico has widely been considered one of the brightest prospects in the sport. The Jackson Wink fighter has showcased a wrestling acumen that stacks up with the best in the world, coupled with vicious punching power that has earned him stunning KO victories with both his left and right hand. The 24-year-old has shown steady growth each time out in the BELLATOR cage and is currently riding a three-fight winning streak.

Fighting for the first time on American soil, the 26-year-old Lee looks to secure his third straight victory inside the BELLATOR cage. An underrated submission specialist, the Englishman earned his fourth career victory via rear-naked choke against Damian Frankiewicz and a stunning head-kick knockout against Jeremy Petley in the first round of their matchup last September.

Daarbenewens, a welterweight fight between BELLATOR veteranKyle Crutchmer (6-1) and promotional debutantLevan Chokheli(9-0, 1 NC) has been added as a preliminary bout. Crutchmer, who trains out of AKA in San Jose, wrestled at Oklahoma State University, where he became a two-time All-American and two-time Big 12 kampioen. Intussen, Chokheli looks to keep his record flawless while making a sound first impression in his BELLATOR debut. The 24-year-old Georgian boasts an impressive 100% finishing rate, having never seen the final bell in all nine of his fights.

Also added to the preliminary card, “The Boogeyman," Lance Wright(5-1) will be making his BELLATOR debut after an impressive showing on the American regional scene. He will be tasked with fightingTaylor “Tombstone” Johnson (6-2), a two-fight veteran of the BELLATOR cage.

All prelims will stream live at5:30 namiddag. ET/2:30 namiddag. PT on the BELLATOR MMA YouTube channel, SHOWTIME Sports YouTube channel and Pluto TV. Full bout listings are below.

BELLATOR MMA 260: Lima vs. AmosovMain kaart:

Vrydag, Junie 11 – Live on Showtime

9 namiddag. ET / 6 pm. PT

Welterweight World Title Main Event: c-Douglas Lima(32-8) vs. #1-Yaroslav Amosov(25-0)

175-pound Contract Weight Co-Main Event: #6–Paul Daley (43-17-2) vs. #3-Jason Jackson(14-4)

Veergewigtitel Bout: #6-Aaron Pico (7-3) teenAiden Lee (9-4)

Weltergewig Bout: Demarques Jackson(11-5) teenMark Lemminger(11-3)

Voorlopige Card:

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5:30 namiddag. ET/2:30 namiddag. PT

Weltergewig Bout: Kyle Crutchmer (6-1) teenLevan Chokheli (9-0, 1 NC)

Veergewigtitel Bout: #9-Tywan Claxton (6-2) teenJustin Gonzales(11-0)