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Light Heavyweight Bout Featuring Yoel Romero Against Melvin Manhoef Added to BELLATOR’s Return to Paris on May 6

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PARIS, FRANCE – Two iconic mixed martial artists with an undeniable track record of thrilling performances will square up as Yoel Romero (13-6) Prenas sur Melvin Manhoef (32-15-1, 2 NC) in the co-main event of BELLATOR MMA’s return to Paris’ Accor Arena on Friday, Majo 6. BELLATOR PARIS: Bader vs. Kongo 2 will be televised live in America on SHOWTIME at 10 P.M. CEST/4 p.m. ET.

With mixed martial arts becoming legalized in France in 2020, BELLATOR became the first promotion to hold a major MMA event with BELLATOR 248 in October of that year. The success of that historic card propelled BELLATOR to make a return to “The City of Lights” in 2022 in a big way with a main event featuring undisputed BELLATOR MMA Heavyweight Champion, Ryan Bader (29-7, 1 NC) defending his crown in enemy territory against hometown favorite and No. 2-rangigita peza pezo Cheick Kongo (31-11-2, 1 NC).

In addition to the main and co-main event, a lightweight tilt pitting the last man to defeat media darling Paddy Pimblett, Søren Bak (15-1) against England’s Saul Rogers (15-4) is also official. Bak has only tasted defeat once in his 16 professional fights and held both the featherweight and lightweight titles in Cage Warriors before joining the BELLATOR roster. Fighting out of Denmark, “The True Viking” is riding a seven-fight win streak into battle against the SBG Manchester product, Rogers. Known as “The Hangman,” Rogers also has amassed 15 victories on his resume including wins over Artem Lobov, Ryan Hall and Georgi Karakhanyan.

The preliminary card is guaranteed to feature a showcase of French talent and has begun to take shape with the return of Yves Landu (16-9), who takes on Liverpool’s Gavin Hughes (10-2) in a lightweight affair. Preliminary card action will stream live on the BELLATOR MMA YouTube channel, SHOWTIME Sports YouTube channel and Pluto TV beginning at 6:30 P.M. CEST/12:30 P.M. ET.
Tickets for the fight are on sale now at accorarena.com Kaj bellator.fr. Follow Bellator France on Instagram @BellatorFrance and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/BellatorFrance/

Fighting out of Miami, Florido, Romero will be making his second BELLATOR appearance on May 6 in Paris. 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 2020. Kun 11 De lia 13 career victories coming by way of knockout, inkluzive kvar el la unuaraŭnda vario, “Soldier of God” possesses the type of knockout power that can force any opponent into submission. A three-time World Cup Freestyle Wrestling Champion, five-time Pan-American Freestyle Wrestling Champion, Kaj 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.

Making his tenth appearance for BELLATOR MMA, Dutch superstar Melvin “No Mercy” Manhoef has put together an impressive resume throughout his illustrious career in multiple combat sports disciplines that has seen him finish 29 De lia 32 MMA victims via knockout, Inkluzivanta 26 en la unua raŭndo kaj ok en la komenca minuto de ago. Hejmanto de Amsterdamo, Netherlands, the ageless wonder and No. 10-ranked BELLATOR light heavyweight will now look to add to a trio of impressive knockouts that he’s collected since joining the promotion back in 2014.

BELLATOR PARIS: BADER VS. KONGO 2 #?EFA KARTO:
SHOWTIME (U.S.) / RMC SPORT (FRANCE) / BBC Three & BBC iPlayer (U.K.) / Virgin Media Two & Virgin Media Sport (IRELAND)
Vendredo, Majo 6, 10 P.M. CEST/9 p.m. GMT/4 p.m. ET/1 p.m. PT

Heavyweight World Title Main Event: #C-Ryan Bader (29-7, 1 NC) #Kontra?. #2-Cheick Kongo (31-11-2, 1 NC)
Lumo Heavyweight Co-Ĉefa Okazaĵo: Yoel Romero (13-6) #Kontra?. #10-Melvin Manhoef (32-15-1, 2 NC)
Malpeza Bout: Søren Bak (15-1) #Kontra?. Saul Rogers (15-4)
Malpeza Bout: Yves Landu (16-9) #Kontra?. Gavin Hughes (10-2)

*Karto ŝanĝebla.

Plaĉi viziton www.Bellator.fr Kaj Bellator.Com por aldonaj informoj.

Updated schedule of BELLATOR events
Sidita., Feb. 19 / / BELLATOR MMA 274: Gracie vs. Storley // Mohegan Suna Areno // Uncasville, Conn.
Fri. Feb. 25 // BELLATOR MMA 275: Mousasi vs. Vanderford // 3Areno // Dublino, IRE
Sat. Marto 12 // BELLATOR MMA 276: Borics vs. Burnell // The Family Arena // St. Louis
Fri. Majo 6 // BELLATOR PARIS: Bader vs. Kongo 2 // Accor Arena // Parizo, FRA
Fri. Majo 13 // BELLATOR LONDON: Amosov vs. MVP // The SSE Arena, Wembley // Londono
Bellator, Miksita militajn artojn, MMA, Showtime

BELLATOR MMA SET FOR RETURN TO PARIS ON FRIDAY, MAJO 6 WITH MASSIVE HEAVYWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP BOUT

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UNDISPUTED CHAMP RYAN BADER WILL DEFEND TITLE IN REMATCH AGAINST FRENCH MMA LEGEND CHEICK KONGO DURING MAIN EVENT AT ACCOR ARENA

PARIS, FRANCE – Fresh off unifying the BELLATOR MMA Heavyweight Championship, Ryan Bader (29-7, 1 NC) will defend his crown in enemy territory against hometown favorite and No. 2-rangigita peza pezo Cheick Kongo (31-11-2, 1 NC) Vendrede, Majo 6. Paris’ Accor Arena is set to play host to the world title fight, which will headline the BELLATOR PARIS: Bader vs. Kongo Evento.

Biletoj por BELLATOR PARIS: Bader vs. Kongo 2 are on sale now at accorarena.com Kaj bellator.fr.

Broadcast details and additional fights, including a plethora of French talent, are set to be announced in the coming weeks. Follow Bellator France on Instagram @BellatorFrance and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/BellatorFrance/.

With mixed martial arts becoming legalized in France in 2020, BELLATOR became the first promotion to hold a major MMA event with BELLATOR 248 in October of that year. The success of that historic card propelled BELLATOR to make a return to “The City of Lights.”

“Bringing BELLATOR to France in 2020 was one of the highlights of my career, and I knew that it was the start of a long run of big events in Paris,” BELLATOR President Scott Coker said. “Here we are ready for our second trip to France and this time we are bringing a heavyweight world title rematch featuring arguably the most recognizable French mixed martial artist in our sports history. It’s personally important to me to help grow the sport in France and give these athletes a chance to perform on a large stage.”

The main event is a rematch from BELLATOR 226 Je 2019 that ended in a controversial no-contest following a disputed eye poke, creating heightened tension between the two fight camps that will surely boil over on May 6.

Successfully returning to the 265-pound division following an impressive run in the BELLATOR Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix, Ryan Bader (29-7) is fresh off a dominant BELLATOR MMA World Heavyweight Title defense over interim champion Valentin Moldavsky in front of a partisan Phoenix crowd on Jan. 29. A former two-division champion, Bader has defeated nine of his last 12 opponents at both heavyweight and light heavyweight. Fighting out of Chandler, Ariz., the former two-time NCAA Division I All-American wrestler from Arizona State University opened his professional career by winning season eight of “The Ultimate Fighter.” Never one to shy away from an opponent, Bader has had nothing but high-profile bouts since signing with BELLATOR MMA in 2017, defeating Fedor Emelianenko, King Mo, Matt Mitrione, Linton Vassell, Lyoto Machida, and Phil Davis. In his initial 265-pound title defense against Kongo, Bader controlled the action before referee Mike Beltran stopped the contest due to an accidental poke to Kongo’s left eye at 3:52 de la malfermaĵrondo.

Snatching victory from the jaws of defeat at BELLATOR MMA 265, longtime BELLATOR veteran Cheick Kongo (31-11-2, 1 NC) was on the verge of being stopped by Sergei Kharitonov in the initial stanza during his last outing on Aug. 20, 2021. After hitting the canvas and becoming badly hurt, the exhausted Parisian rallied to secure a tap out via rear-naked choke with one second remaining in round two. Ten months prior to the dramatic triumph, the former UFC standout headlined the first major MMA event in his native France as he took on Tim Johnson in a rematch on Oct. 10, 2020. Since signing with the Scott Coker-led company in late August 2013, the promotional mainstay, who currently sports a 13-3 promotional record with one no contest, holds the records for most fights (17) and wins (12) in BELLATOR heavyweight history. Just three years shy of 50, Kongo has proven that age is just a number as he continues to challenge the best that BELLATOR MMA has to offer.

BELLATOR PARIS: BADER VS. KONGO 2 #?EFA KARTO:

Heavyweight World Title Main Event: #C-Ryan Bader (29-7, 1 NC) #Kontra?. #2-Cheick Kongo (31-11-2, 1 NC)

*Karto ŝanĝebla.

Plaĉi viziton www.Bellator.fr Kaj Bellator.Com por aldonaj informoj.

Updated schedule of BELLATOR events
Sidita., Feb. 19 / / BELLATOR 274: Gracie vs. Storley // Mohegan Sun Area // Uncasville, Conn.
Fri. Feb. 25 // BELLATOR 275: Mousasi vs. Vanderford // 3Areno // Dublino, IRE
Fri. Majo 6 // BELLATOR PARIS: Bader vs. Kongo 2 // Accor Arena // Parizo, FRA
Fri. Majo 13 // BELLATOR LONDON: Amosov vs. MVP // The SSE Arena, Wembley // Londono

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BELLATOR MMA ALDONAS KOMBATAN SPORTAN LEGENDON MELVIN MANHOEF, OLIVER ENKAMP Kaj TERRY BRAZIER AL HISTORIA PARIZA EVENTO EN OCT. 10

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Limigitaj biletoj vendotaj nun!
 
LA ANĜELOJ - Du ekscitaj markezaj bataloj kuniĝisBellator Parizo Sabate, Oktobro 10 de Accor Arena en Parizo, kun la aldono de duonpezega konkurso kun batalosporta legendoMelvin Manhoef (32-14-1, 2 NC) fronte al KamerunioSimon Biyong(7-1) kaj duonpezega konkursparolo inter SvedujoOliver Enkamp (9-2) kontraŭ FrancujoEmmanuel Dawa (9-3).
 
Limigita nombro da fanoj rajtos ĉeesti ĉi tiun historian eventon. Biletoj nuntempe haveblas ĉeaccorarena.com Kajbellator.fr.
 
Cetere, pluraj francaj batalantoj nun planas konkuri ĉe ĉi tiu grava evento en oktobro 10 kaj reprezentas sian landon ĉeBellator Parizo, inkluzive de la ĵus subskribitaYves Landu (15-8),kiu iras al batalo kun AnglujoTerry Brazier (11-3) ĉe malpeza kaj Davy Gallon (18-7-2), kiu renkontas nederlandan konkurantonBrian Hay (16-7, 1 NC) en 158-funta kontrakta pezatako. Cetere, La nevenkita de AubervilliersFabacary Diatta (6-0) alfrontas AnglujonDominique Wooding (6-3) ĉe pluma pezo, Pariza ’Jean N’Doye(8-1) rigardas por doni IrlandanojnCiaran Clarke (2-0) la unua perdo de lia kariero en 145-funta konkurso, kaj knokaŭta artistoVilhelmo Gomis (6-2) prenas SBG-irlandanojnDylan Logan (4-4) ĉe pluma pezo. #Anka? sur la karto, La ornamita batalanto de CreteilMaguy Berchel(10-4-1) renkontas francan batalosportan veteranonLucie Bertaud (2-2) en virina muŝapeza konkurso.
 
Announcedus anoncita pasintsemajne, la ĉefa evento deBellator Parizo prezentas faman franconCheick Kongo (30-10-2, 1 NC), kiu frontosTim Johnson (14-6) en pezega kolizio, dum ekscita veltera pezoMikaelo “Venom” #Pa?o (17-1), pli konata de fanoj kiel "MVP,”Kiu revenas kun la intenco difekti la debuton de Bellator de nevenkita iama ĉampiono de Cage Warriors, Ross Houston (8-0, 1 NC).
 
Farante lian naŭan aspekton por Bellator MMA, la nederlanda superstelulo kunmetis imponan vivresumon dum 25-jara kariero, kiu vidis lin fini 29 De lia 32 viktimoj per knokaŭto, Inkluzivanta 26 en la unua raŭndo kaj ok en la komenca minuto de ago. Hejmanto de Amsterdamo, Netherlands, la 44-jaraĝa nun serĉos aldoni al triopo da impresaj knokaŭtoj, kiujn li kolektis de kiam li aliĝis al la promocio reen en 2014, kuro, kiu inkluzivas kulminaĵan unuan rondan knokaŭton super Hisaki Kato ĉeBellator 146. Batalante ekster Genova, Italio, la 29-jara knokaŭta artisto Simon Biyong serĉos sian kvinan sinsekvan venkon kaj unue sub kun Bellator MMA en oktobro 10. Kun ses el liaj sep karieraj venkoj venantaj per knokaŭto, inkluzive tri en la unua rondo de ago, la Jaundeo, Kamerunano-indiĝeno esperas fari rapidan laboron de sia veterana kontraŭulo denove kiam li faras sian varban debuton ene de Accor Arena.
 
Post sep-batala venksinsekvo por komenci sian profesian karieron, Oliver Enkamp gajnis paron da atakoj kun la UFC, antaŭ ol kolekti sinsekvajn venkojn ĉeBellator 223 KajBellator 240komenci sian tre atendatan deĵoron de Bellator MMA. Nun, la 29-jara Stokholmo, Sveda indiĝeno serĉos kolekti sian 10-an karieran venkon kaj aldoni al jam impresa vivresumo, kiu inkluzivas ok karierajn finojn kaj gajnis al li la alnomon "La Estonteco". De Parizo, Francio, la 35-jaraĝa Emmanuel Dawa faros sian varban debuton sur sia hejma teritorio ene de la Accor Arena en oktobro 10. La Snake Team-produkto eniras la konkurson gajnante ok el sia lasta 10 Vicoj, inkluzive de paro de unuaj rondaj knokaŭtoj en senmakula 2019 kampanjo. Kun ses el liaj naŭ karieraj venkoj venantaj per knokaŭto, inkluzive kvar el la unuaraŭnda vario, Dawa esperas aldoni tiun totalon kaj profiti sian parizan hejmenvenon.
 
Sekvu Bellator France ĉe Instagram@BellatorFrance Kaj sur Facebook ĉewww.facebook.com/BellatorFrance/.
 
Plaĉi vizitonwww.Bellator.fr KajBellator.Com por aldonaj informoj.
 
 
ĜisdatigitaBellator ParizoKarto:
 
Pezega Trajta Atako: Cheick Kongo(30-10-2, 1 NC) vs.Tim Johnson(14-6)
Veltero-Trajta Atako: Mikaelo #Pa?o(17-1) vs.Ross Houston(8-0, 1 NC)
Duonpezega Trajta Atako: Melvin Manhoef(32-14-1, 2 NC) vs.Simon Biyong(7-1)
Veltero-Trajta Atako: Oliver Enkamp (9-2) vs.Emmanuel Dawa (9-3)
Malpeza Bout: Terry Brazier(11-3) vs.Yves Landu(15-8)
158-Pound Contract Weight Weight: Davy Gallon (18-7-2) vs.Brian Hay(16-7, 1 NC)
Lanuga Bout: Dominique Wooding (6-3) vs.Fabacary Diatta (6-0)
Lanuga Bout: Jean N’Doye(8-1) vs.Ciaran Clarke (2-0)
Lanuga Bout: Dylan Logan (4-4) vs.Vilhelmo Gomis (6-2)
Muŝa pezo Bout: Maguy Berchel(10-4-1) #Kontra?.Lucie Bertaud(2-2)
 
 
*Karto ŝanĝebla.
 
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Bellator, CBSaj Sportoj Reto, Miksita militajn artojn, MMA

BELLATOR MMA AND CBS SPORTS NETWORK TEAM UP ON NEW TELEVISION PARTNERSHIP

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COVERAGE KICKS OFF THURSDAY, OCT. 1 WITH BELLATOR 247 LIVE FROM MILAN, ITALY

PLUS, CHAMPION CRIS ‘CYBORG’ AND ARLENE BLENCOWE MEET IN EPIC WORLD TITLE BOUT IN PRIMETIME ON OCT. 15

LOS ANGELES?Bellator MMA, a leading mixed martial arts promotion owned by ViacomCBS, KajCBSaj Sportoj Retohave announced an exciting new partnership that will see the organization’s live events featured on the 24-hour home of CBS Sports beginning this fall.

CBS Sports Network will televise Bellator events, both domestic and international, LIVE in all U.S. markets, while preliminary matchups will stream on CBSSports.com and Bellator MMA’s YouTube channel. Additional details will be announced at a later date.

To kick off the new partnership, CBS Sports Network will air Bellator events live from Europe, InkluzivantaBellator 247Ĵaŭde, Oct. 1 (4 P.M. ET) En Milan, Italio, as well as the monumentalBellator ParizoEvento Sabate, Oct. 10 (11:30 .M. ET) in France.Bellator 247is headlined by a welterweight battle between veteranPaul Daley (42-17-2) KajDerek Anderson (16-3, 1 NC), DumBellator Parizosees“MVP” Michael Page (17-1) alpreniRoss Houston (8-0, 1 NC) at welterweight andCheick Kongo (30-10-2, 1 NC) faceTim Johnson (14-6) en superpezula batalo.

The first primetime event live from the U.S. takes place Thursday, Oct. 15 (9 P.M. ET) with a massive card anchored by the first world title defense of current championCris “Cyborg” (22-2, 1 NC), who takes on Australia’sArlene Blencowe (13-7), #?EBellator 249from Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn.

“We’re excited to have CBS Sports Network serve as the new home of live Bellator MMA events. It’s a great opportunity to showcase some of the best events and biggest names in the sport,” said CBS Sports Executive Vice President of Programming Dan Weinberg. “Adding Bellator MMA to the CBS Sports portfolio will allow for greater promotion, engagement and exposure across all our platforms and assets including CBS Sports Network, CBSSports.com, CBS Sports HQ as well as our various social accounts.”

“I am thrilled that Bellator live events will be coming to CBS Sports Network beginning on Oct. 1, as well as the unique opportunities the partnership creates across all CBS Sports platforms,” Diris Bellator Prezidanto Scott Coker. “CBS Sports is synonymous with iconic sports broadcasting and it is incredible to now have Bellator MMA included in that family. I would like to thank Paramount Network, formerly Spike TV, for the years of support that helped build Bellator into the organization that it is today, and this news marks yet another exciting relationship between two ViacomCBS properties. I look forward to bringing the biggest fights, featuring the top athletes in the world, live to CBS Sports Network and introducing Bellator to an entirely new audience this fall.”

CBSaj Sportoj Reto, the 24-hour home of CBS Sports, is available through all major cable, satellite and telco distributors as well as via OTT streaming service providers YouTube TV, fuboTV, DirecTV and Hulu.

Bellator will continue to produce all of its own live events, led by Executive Producer Scott Fishman.

The second Bellator woman’s featherweight champion in the company’s history, Cris “Cyborg” is coming off of a dominant performance over Julia Budd in January to win the 145-pound world title. Already an MMA legend at 35-years-old, “Cyborg” will be looking to further her legacy as the greatest woman’s mixed martial artist of all-time when she meets Arlene Blencowe on Oct. 15. After winning the Bellator belt in her 12th career title fight, “Cyborg” made history by becoming a world champion in her fourth major promotion, previously holding belts in both the UFC and Strikeforce. With a professional record of 22-2, 1 NC, Inkluzivanta 18 wins by way of finish, the Brazilian-born fighter holds victories over tough competition such as Budd, Holly Holm, Felicia Spencer and Gina Carano.

With wins in six of her last seven fights, including five knockouts, “Angerfist” has put herself in position to challenge for the women’s featherweight title. Coming off a unanimous decision victory over Leslie Smith, the former two-time boxing world champion will look to keep her momentum rolling and claim her first MMA title. Tied for the most knockouts in Bellator woman’s featherweight history, the fighter out of New South Wales, Australia aims to claim sole possession of that record, as she takes on her toughest challenge to date in Cris “Cyborg.”

A longtime MMA veteran, Paul Daley has competed professionally since 2003, amassing over 60 career fights. Throughout his tenure, “Semtex” has been one half of some of the most memorable bouts in MMA history, Inkluzivantaknockout of the year over Brennan Ward in 2017. Plej #?us, La Nottingham, England native notched consecutive wins over Erick Silva and Saad Awad, running his record in Bellator MMA to 8-4. Fighting out of San Diego, Calif., the 30-year-old Derek Anderson will be making his 11th appearance for Bellator MMA in search of his third consecutive victory. Kun 11 De lia 16 career wins coming by way of finish, “The Barbaric” hopes to earn his eighth promotional victory and first of his 2020 kampanjo.

Currently riding a three-fight win streak, Mikaelo “Venom” Paĝo, pli konata de fanoj kiel "MVP,” returns with the intention of spoiling the debut of European welterweight prospect, Ross Houston. Holding a career record of 17-1, Kun 14 wins coming by way of stoppage, the pride of London Shootfighters looks to remind people why he is one of the most exciting strikers in all of MMA. After signing with Bellator in February, Scotland’s Houston will make his promotional debut against one of Bellator’s biggest stars in Page. “The Hitman” plans on keeping his 8-0, 1 NC undefeated record intact and improve on the three submission victories already to his name by using his known Brazilian jiu-jitsu skills.

Holding an impressive MMA record of 30-10-2, 1 NC, France’s Cheick Kongo returns to action following a title fight against heavyweight champion Ryan Bader last September. The former kickboxer remains unbeaten since 2015 and will enter the Bellator cage on home soil for a rematch against a familiar opponent in heavyweight contender in Tim Johnson. Coming off a dominant TKO victory over veteran Matt Mitrione atBellator 243 En aŭgusto, Johnson is set to compete for the third time in 2020 seeking revenge in a rematch from 2018 against Kongo. Now training out of Las Vegas, Johnson has quickly earned his place near the top of the Bellator heavyweight division with his recent wins, including a viral knockout over top prospect Tyrell Fortune in February.

*Fight cards subject to change.

Plaĉi vizitonBellator.Com por aldonaj informoj.

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BELLATOR TO HOLD FIRST MAJOR MMA EVENT IN FRANCE ON SATURDAY, OKTOBRO 10 AT ACCOR ARENA IN PARIS

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WITH FANS IN ATTENDANCE, FRANCE’S CHEICK KONGO FACES TIM JOHNSON AT HEAVYWEIGHT, WHILE MICHAEL ‘VENOM’ PAGE TAKES ON THE DEBUTING ROSS HOUSTON

Tickets on sale Tuesday, Sept. 15!

LA ANĜELOJ - France has approved the practice of mixed martial arts and has placed the sport under the supervision of the French Boxing Federation (FFB). With these recent government approvals, Bellator is pleased to announce that it will become the first promotion to hold a major MMA event in France with a monumental show on Saturday, Oktobro 10, 2020 at Accor Arena in Paris. Bellator Parizo havos 13 MMA bouts and three boxing matchups.

Among the athletes competing atBellator Parizo, 10 French fighters will appear on the card, including the renownedCheick Kongo (30-10-2, 1 NC), kiu frontosTim Johnson (14-6) en pezega kolizio. Cetere, an exciting welterweight bout betweenMikaelo “Venom” #Pa?o (17-1), pli konata de fanoj kiel "MVP,” and the debuting undefeatedRoss Houston (8-0,1 NC) is also booked for the event.

Limigita nombro da fanoj rajtos ĉeesti ĉi tiun historian eventon. Tickets will be available beginning at 10 .M. CEST on Tuesday, Septembro 15 #?Eaccorarena.com Kajbellator.fr.

Following the governmental decree, the French Boxing Federation is responsible for the implementation of MMA in France. “If I made the choice to initiate a delegation procedure for MMA, it was for its recognition; it is to liberate, supervise and develop its practice,” indicates the Minister of Sports, Roxana Maracineanu. This is a turning point in the history of French sport, as MMA is a discipline that is enjoying growing success, proven by these events capable of bringing together thousands of people and attracting millions of spectators.

 

“This is a monumental moment in the history of the sport, as well as our organization, and I am honored that Bellator will promote the very first MMA event in France by a major promotion,” Diris Bellator Prezidanto Scott Coker. “Many people have worked tirelessly to bring this to fruition, and it would not have been possible without the support of the Minister of Sports, Roxana Maracineanu, as well as the French Kickboxing Federation sanctioning body. I would also like to thank Accor Arena, who have been an incredible venue partner, and I cannot wait for the French fans to be in attendance and join us live for what will be an unforgettable night of action in Paris on Oct 10.”

Holding an impressive MMA record of 30-10-2, 1 NC, France’s Cheick Kongo returns to action following a title fight against heavyweight champion Ryan Bader last September. The former kickboxer remains unbeaten since 2015 and will enter the Bellator cage on home soil for a rematch against a familiar opponent in heavyweight contender, Tim Johnson. With the most fights (15) and wins (12) in Bellator heavyweight history, as well as victories over Vitaly Minakov, Mirko Cro Cop, Antoni Hardonk and Matt Mitrione, the Parisian is planning for a successful homecoming on Oct. 10.

On the heels of a dominant TKO victory over veteran Matt Mitrione atBellator 243 En aŭgusto, Tim Johnson is set to compete for the third time in 2020 seeking revenge in a rematch from 2018 against Cheick Kongo. Now training out of Las Vegas, Johnson has quickly earned his place near the top of the Bellator heavyweight division with his recent wins, including a viral knockout over top prospect Tyrell Fortune in February. Boasting a career record of 14-6, Kun 11 coming by way of finish, the Minnesota-born military veteran looks to carry his momentum into a fight that has future world title implications.

Currently riding a three-fight win streak, Mikaelo “Venom” Paĝo, pli konata de fanoj kiel "MVP,” returns with the intention of spoiling the debut of European welterweight prospect, Ross Houston. Holding a career record of 17-1, Kun 14 wins coming by way of stoppage, the pride of London Shootfighters looks to remind people why he is one of the most exciting strikers in all of MMA. In addition to his MMA accolades, Page is a 10-time kickboxing world champion and also undefeated as a professional boxer.

After signing with Bellator in February, Scotland’s Ross Houston will make his promotional debut against one of Bellator’s biggest stars in Michael Page. “The Hitman” plans on keeping his 8-0, 1 NC undefeated record intact and moving one step closer to Bellator gold in the toughest test of his career to date. With three submission victories to his name, Houston’s Brazilian jiu-jitsu skills make him a viable threat if the fight goes to the ground against one of Bellator’s most feared strikers.

Sekvu Bellator France ĉe Instagram@BellatorFrance Kaj sur Facebook ĉewww.facebook.com/BellatorFrance/.

Plaĉi vizitonwww.Bellator.fr KajBellator.Com por aldonaj informoj.

ĜisdatigitaBellator ParizoKarto:

Heavyweight Feature Fight: Cheick Kongo(30-10-2, 1 NC) vs.Tim Johnson(14-6)

Welterweight #?efa?o Batalo: Mikaelo #Pa?o(17-1) vs.Ross Houston(8-0, 1 NC)

*Karto ŝanĝebla.

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Ringstar Sports to live stream Ringstar France fight card on Saturday!

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RIGARDI VIVE SUR RINGSTAR.COM
Sabato, Marto 10, 2018
LIVE FROM LA SEINE MUSICALE, PARIS
STARTING AT 3 PMa ET/12 PMa PT
BATALA KARTO;
CEDRIC VITU VS. BRIAN CARLOS CASTAÑO
WBA SUPER WELTERWEIGHT TITLE BOUT – 12 RONDOJ
SOULEYMANE CISSOKHO VS. PAVEL SEMJONOV
INTERNATIONAL MIDDLEWEIGHT BOUT – 8 RONDOJ
MONEY POWELL, IV VS. GADZHIMURAD IBRAGIMOV
SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHT BOUT – 6 RONDOJ
NOTO; VIEWERS IN LATIN AMERICA CAN WATCH LIVE ON FOX SPORTS LATIN AMERICA & VIEWERS IN FRANCE, MONACO, ANDORRA, SWITZERLAND, SUBSAHARAN AFRICA, HAITI, VIETNAM AND POLAND CAN WATCH LIVE ON CANAL PLUS.
Established in February 2017, Ringstar France, will host its fourth televised event on March 10th at La Seine Musicale in Paris.
Argentinian WBA super welterweight interim champion Brian Carlos Castaño (14-0, 10 KOs) travels to France to make his first world championship title defense against challenger and former EBU titleholder Cedric Vitu (46-2, 19 KOs) live from La Seine Musicale, in Paris, Francio.
“I look forward to the fight with the Frenchman Cedric Vitu. I want to put on a couple of great fights for the year coming up and the first should be with Cedric Vitu,” Castaño said.
Back in July, Castaño got his biggest win to date when he defeated Michel Soro in Evian, Francio. Castaño is arguably the most gifted Argentine boxer to come along in many years. Prior to turning pro in 2012 he was highly regarded as an amateur.
During his amateur career that yielded nearly 180 Gajnoj, he beat 2012 Olympic Silver medalist Esquiva Falcao, Usono. Olympian (and current IBF welterweight titleholder) Errol Spence Jr. and current middleweight standout Sergey Derevyanchenko.
Cedric Vitu held the EBU light middleweight title between 2015 Kaj 2017, with three successful title defenses. Vitu first challenged for the EBU title in 2012, facing the undefeated Sergey Rabchenko in Manchester on the undercard of Ricky Hatton’s comeback bout against Vyacheslav Senchenko. Rabchenko, promoted by Hatton, prevailed on a split decision.
an de junio 2015, Vitu got another shot at the EBU title against Orlando Fiordigiglio in Brescia. He won the title beating Fiordigiglio by technical knockout in round 11. Back in France, Vitu retained his belt against Roberto Santos in December 2015 and Ruben Varon in March 2016. He was named European Boxer of the Year by the EBU on June 2016. Vitu notched another successful defense against Isaac Real on January 2017. En majo, he fought in an IBF title eliminator against Marcello Matano. Vitu defeated Matano with a round 10 TKO, becoming the mandatory challenger to IBF champion, Jarrett Hurd. Following his win, Vitu vacated the EBU title.
The Super Welterweight championship fight will be supported in an explosive matchup between Souleymane Cissokho and Pavel Semjonon, and Ringstar Sports prospect, Money Powell, IV vs. Gadzhimurad Ibragimov in a Super Middleweight bout.