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APELADORE OFIZIALA 228 BORROKATU GAU EMAITZAK & ARGAZKIAK

Urria 1, 2019 FNU47 Erantzun

Complete Event Photos Here

*Warrior 228* Txartela emaitza nagusiak:

**Gegard Mousasi** (46-7-2) garaitu **Lyoto Machida** (26-9) split erabaki bidez (29-28, 28-29, 30-27)

**Patricio "Pitbull" Freire** (30-4) garaitu **Juan Archuleta** (23-2) aho batez erabaki bidez (49-46, 50-45, 49-46)

**A.J. McKee** (15-0) garaitu **Georgi Karakhanyan** (28-10-1, 1 NC) KO bidez (punches) at :08 Bat txandan

**Darrion Caldwell** (14-3) garaitu **Henry Corrales** (17-4) aho batez erabaki bidez (29-27, 30-27, 30-27)

**Daniel Weichel** (40-11) garaitu **Saul Rogers** (13-3) aho batez erabaki bidez (29-28, 30-27, 29-28)

**Aurrematrikula Txartela:**

**Adrian Najera** (2-0) garaitu **Jason Edwards** (2-1) aurkezteko bidez (atzerako biluzik choke) at 2:28 txandan hiru

**Benji Gomez** (9-12) garaitu **Johnny Santa Maria** (3-5) aho batez erabaki bidez (30-27 x3)

**Ozzy Diaz** (4-1) garaitu **Andre Walker** (5-3) aurkezteko bidez (atzerako biluzik choke) at 3:05 Bat txandan

**Ian Butler** (7-6) garaitu **Emilio Williams** (4-3) TKO bidez (punches) at :53 Kopako bi of

**AJ Agazarm** (2-1) garaitu **Jonathan Quiroz** (3-4) aho batez erabaki bidez (29-28 x3)

**Ava Knight** (1-0) garaitu **Shannon Goughary** (4-4) TKO bidez (zulatu) at 1:46 txandan hiru

**Antonio McKee** (30-6-2) garaitu **William Sriyapai** (14-9) TKO bidez (punches) at 1:17 Kopako bi of

**Johnny Cisneros** (13-7) garaitu **Mike Jasper** (13-6) TKO bidez (hanka lesioa) at 4:28 Kopako bi of

**Leandro Higo** (19-5) garaitu **Shawn Bunch** (9-4) aurkezteko bidez (gillotina choke) at 4:34 Kopako bi of

**Weber Almeida** (2-0) vs. **Castle Williams** (4-2) TKO bidez 0:20 Kopako bi of

**Joshua Jones** (9-4) garaitu **Dominic Clark** (14-9) aurkezteko bidez (gillotina choke) at 2:39 Bat txandan

**James Barnes** (12-4) garaitu **David Duran** (8-6) aurkezteko bidez (atzerako biluzik choke) at 1:51 Kopako bi of

Please visit Bellator.com informazio gehiagorako.

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TICKETS ON SALE THIS WEEK FOR BELLATOR’S RETURN TO ALLSTATE ARENA IN CHICAGO ON MAY 11

Otsaila 21, 2019 FNU47 Erantzun

**BELLATOR LIGHTWEIGHT CHAMP MICHAEL CHANDLER DEFENDS HIS TITLE AGAINST FEATHERWEIGHT KINGPIN PATRICIO ‘PITBULL’ IN LONG-AWAITED GRUDGE MATCH LIVE ON DAZN**

**THE WELTERWEIGHT WORLD GRAND PRIX CONTINUES WITH DOUGLAS LIMA TAKING ON MICHAEL ‘VENOM’ PAGE IN SEMI-FINAL ACTION**

**GEHIAGO: UNDEFEATED PROSPECT A.J. MCKEE MEETS CHICAGO’S PAT CURRAN AND THE RETURN OF FORMER WWE STAR JAKE HAGER**

**LOS ANGELES** – Bellator’s return to Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Ill. larunbatean, Maiatza 11 is stacked with a must-see lineup of fights, headlined by current lightweight titleholder **Michael Chandler** (19-4) in his attempt to become the only man to defeat both Pitbull Brothers and put an end to their years-long rivalry, when he defends his belt against Bellator’s 145-pound champ **Patricio “Pitbull”** (28-4) ekitaldi nagusian *Warrior 221 -* which will be streamed live exclusively on DAZN.

The co-headliner will see former two-time Bellator welterweight champion **Douglas Lima** (30-7) face undefeated **Michael "Venom" Page** (14-0), better known to fans as “MVP,” in the first semi-final matchup in Bellator’s Welterweight World Grand Prix. Each fighter has their eyes set on moving one step closer to becoming Bellator welterweight champ and taking home one million dollars.

Horrez gain, arguably one of the world’s top featherweight prospects **A.J. McKee** (13-0) will face the stiffest test of his young career when he fights two-time former Bellator featherweight champion **Pat Curran** (23-7) on Curran’s home turf. Azkenik, former WWE champion Jake Hager (1-0) returns to the Bellator cage for the first time since his first-round submission victory in January looking to continue his early dominance inside the cage.

An exclusive online presale for *Warrior 221: Chandler vs. Pitbull* takes place between Wednesday, Feb. 20 at 10 a.m. CT and Thursday, Feb. 21 at 10 p.m. CT, with tickets going on-sale to the general public on Friday, Feb. 22 at 12 p.m. CT. Tickets for the event will be available at the Allstate Arena box office, baita Ticketmaster.com and Bellator.com.

*Warrior 221: Chandler vs. Pitbull* will be broadcast live on DAZN at 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT, aurretiazko ekintza egingo Bellator.com bitartean airetik eta orokorrean the Bellator Mobile App on. bouts osagarria izango da datozen asteetan jakinaraziko da.

Bellatorren historiako borrokalari apainduenetako bat, Michael Chandler reclaimed the lightweight championship this past December to become a three-time titleholder. "Burdinak" dibisio bat irabazi du dibisioaren elite artean, Barne **Brent Primus**, **Benson Henderson**, **Patricky Pitbull** (x2), **Goiti Yamauchi** eta Eddie Alvarez. The former University of Missouri wrestler from High Ridge, Mo., orain Nashville etxera deitzen duena, has had a slow-building feud with his May 11 Aurkari, verbally sparring with his foe following wins over Patricio’s brother Patricky and on social media. Orain, the time for talk is over and both will enter the Bellator cage to finally settle the score.

Hailing from Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brasilen, two-time featherweight champ Patricio “Pitbull” will enter the Bellator cage for a promotional record 21th time. With impressive wins to his name over **Daniel Straus** (x3), **Daniel Weichel** (x2) eta **Pat Curran**, he most recently defeated **Emmanuel Sanchez** tan aho batez erabaki bidez *Warrior 209*. Moving up a weight class for the first time since *Warrior 160* when he met Benson Henderson, “Pitbull” is planning to leave his mark in a new division and go down as one of the all-time greats. Having earned a finish in 20 bere 28 profesional gisa irabazi du, the reigning champion has become synonymous with excitement and fans can certainly expect more fireworks when looks to become a simultaneous two-division champion on May 11.

Fighting out of Atlanta, Ga., by way of Goiania, Brasilen, Douglas “The Phenom” Lima has been a mainstay at the top of the 170-pound division for the better part of three years. With wins against the likes of **Lorenz Larkin**, **Andrey Koreshkov** (x2), **Paul Daley** and Ben Saunders, the 31-year-old advanced to the semifinals of the Welterweight World Grand Prix after a technical submission win against Koreshkov. A winner of nine out of his last 11 lehiaketak, the American Top Team product remains set on showing the world how dominant he truly is.

One of the most unorthodox strikers to ever compete, “MVP” has steadily worked his way up the welterweight ranks since signing with the organization in 2013. Known for his unique style and personality both inside the cage and out, every Michael Page fight is must-see entertainment. With an undefeated record of 14-0, eta 11 of those victories coming by stoppage, the 31-year-old out of London Shootfighters advanced to the semifinals following a closely contested unanimous decision win against rival Paul Daley at *Warrior 216.*

Fighting out of Long Beach, Kalifornia., A.J. McKee puts his undefeated record on the line against the former champ on May 11. Currently training alongside the likes of **Aaron Pico**,**“Baby Slice”** eta **Joey Davis** at The Body Shop under the tutelage of his father, MMA veteran Antonio McKee, the second-generation fighter has been making quite the name for himself since joining the professional ranks. Besterik 23 urtetik, “Mercenary” has set the Bellator record for consecutive wins at 13, having defeated **Daniel Crawford**, **Brian Moore**, **John “Macapa**, Justin Lawrence and **Dominic Mazzotta** bidean. Known for his highlight-reel finishes, McKee will look to remain unbeaten and keep his name etched in the record books when he meets Curran at *Warrior 221.* A former two-time Bellator world featherweight champion, **Pat Curran** returns to the cage near his hometown looking to earn another shot at gold. Fighting out of Crystal Lake, Ill., “Paddy Mike” is in the midst of a three-fight win streak that includes victories over **Emmanuel Sanchez**, **John “Macapa”**and Georgi Karakhanyan. The longtime Bellator veteran, who debuted at *Warrior 14* in 2010, owns additional wins over **Patricio “Pitbull**,**” Joe Warren**, **Roger Huerta** eta **Daniel Straus**. Era, a two-time Bellator tournament winner, the 31-year-old’s return to the top of the 145-pound division begins with a tough test against McKee.

A native of Perry, Okla., Hager emphatically showed the world that he belongs in the sport of MMA with a submission win over J.W. Kizer at *Warrior 214* urtarrilean. A collegiate wrestler at the University of Oklahoma, where he was an All-American and set the school record for most pins at the 285-pound weight class in a single season with 30. Following graduation and a conversation with legendary pro wrestling announcer and fellow Oklahoma Sooner, Jim Ross, Hager made the transition to professional wrestling and signed with World Wrestling Entertainment. While in WWE, Hager would go on to claim multiple coveted professional titles during his time with the organization, including the WWE World Heavyweight Championship, ECW Championship and WWE United States Championship. Orain, the man also known to fans around the globe as “Jack Swagger” will return to action MMA action in Chicago against a soon-to-be-announced heavyweight opponent.

**Eguneratua *Warrior 221: Chandler vs. Pitbull* Card:**

*Lightweight World Title Bout:* **Michael Chandler** (19-4) vs. **Patricio “Pitbull”** (28-4)

*Welterweight World Grand Prix Semi-final:* **Douglas Lima** (30-7) vs. **Michael "Venom" Page** (14-0)

*Luma pisuko karta nagusia:* **A.J. McKee** (13-0) vs. **Pat Curran** (23-7)

*Pisu astuneko txartel nagusia:* **Jake Hager** (1-0) vs. TBA

*Txartela aldatu egin daiteke

Please visit Bellator.com informazio gehiagorako.

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APELADORE OFIZIALA 203: PITBULL VS. WEICHEL 2 EMAITZAK & ARGAZKIAK

Uztailaren 16, 2018 FNU47 Erantzun

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Full Bellator 203 Argazkiak // Kreditu: Warrior / Lucas Noonan

Warrior 203 Puntuazio-txartelak

Warrior 203 Official Results:

Patricio “Pitbull” (27-4) def. Daniel Weichel (39-10) split erabaki bidez (49-46, 48-47, 47-48)

*“Pitbull” retains Bellator featherweight world championship

Alessio Sakara (20-12, 2 NC) def. Jamie Sloane (8-5, 1 NC) TKO bidez (grebak) at 1:19 Bat txandan

Andrey Koreshkov (21-2) def. Vaso Bakocevic (33-18-1) KOren bidez 1:06 Bat txandan

Alen Amedovski (6-0) def. Will Fleury (4-1) KOren bidez 1:39 Bat txandan

Maxim Radu (9-1) def. Simone La Preziosa (3-5) TKO bidez (grebak) at 4:50 Bat txandan

Michele Martignoni (4-0) def. Simone D’Anna (4-2) KO bidez (head kick) at :06 lehen itzuliko segundoak

*Martignoni ties record for fastest KO in Bellator history

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ALL ROADS LEAD TO ROME; BELLATOR HOSTS FIRST EVENT IN THE ANCIENT CITY ON JULY 14

April 11, 2018 FNU47 Erantzun

PATRICIO ‘PITBULL’ DEFENDS FEATHERWEIGHT TITLE AGAINST DANIEL WEICHEL, WHILE ITALY’S ALESSIO SAKARA RETURNS TO ACTION

IL CENTRALE LIVE ROMA – FORO ITALICO ALSO HOSTS BELLATOR KICKBOXING 10, WHERE TWO WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS ARE ON THE LINE

LOS ANGELES – Bellator is primed for a summer return to Italy, this time in the country’s capital city of Rome at the Il Centrale Live Roma – Foro Italico on Saturday, Uztailaren 14.

In a double main event, the card sees a rematch between Patricio “Pitbull” (26-4) eta Daniel Weichel (39-9) for the featherweight title, as well as Italy’s most famous mixed martial artist, Alessio Sakara (19-12), hartzea Jamie Sloane (8-3) argi heavyweight at. Bellator Romewill air on Paramount Network and marks the promotion’s first trek to Rome, after hosting multiple events in both Torino and Florence.

Kickboxing will also be on display, bezala Giorgio Petrosyan (85-2-2) seeks to become the inaugural Bellator Kickboxing lightweight champ when he meets Chingiz Allazov (53-2), while Bellator Kickboxing’s featherweight champion, Kevin Ross (45-13), will defend his crown against Gabriel Varga (21-6).

Bellator Rome will be broadcast Saturday, Uztailaren 14 free on Paramount Network at 9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CT, while details about Bellator Kickboxing 10, including additional matchups will be announced in the coming days. Tickets are on sale now at Bellator.com and Oktagon.it.

“From the beginning of Bellator’s international expansion, Italy has always played an integral role in our growth,"Bellator presidente Scott Coker-ek esan zuen. “Following successful events in the gorgeous cities of both Florence and Torino, it only made sense to bring a card to Rome, the home of the Colosseum, a city that has seen warriors do battle since 80 AD.”

“Pitbull” reclaimed the 145-pound championship by defeating Daniel Straus via unanimous decision in April of last year, notching his 14^garrenBellator victory and becoming the winningest athlete in promotional history in the process. Uztailaren 14, the 30-year-old Natal, Brazil-native will bring into the Bellator cage his impressive record of 19 stoppages in 25 opportunities against a man he has defeated once already, coming from behind on the judges’ scorecards to knockout Daniel Weichel at Warrior 138.

Quietly running rampant through Bellator’s featherweight division during his nine-fight promotional tenure, Daniel Weichel’s only Bellator defeat took place at the hands of his upcoming Bellator Rome Aurkari. Since the loss, Weichel has climbed the ranks once again, besting notable fighters within the division such as Emmanuel Sanchez, Georgi Karakhanyan and John “Macapa” en route to his current number one contender status. Orain, with an opportunity to right the loss, “Drake” will take the two-hour flight from Germany to Rome, with the hopes of winning championship gold on his mind.

The pride of Italy, Alessio Sakara is set to make his fourth appearance for Bellator, a promotion where he has already defeated both Joey Beltran and Brett Rogers via knockout, as well as challenged for the Bellator middleweight title. Prior to joining the Viacom-owned organization, “Legionarius” spent the majority of his career with UFC, where he built his reputation as a powerful knockout artist. With 33 fights as a professional, Sakara has collected 19 karrera garaipenekin, Barne 15 finishes and 10 first-round knockouts.

Sloane will be making his Bellator debut when he looks to play the role of spoiler in Sakara’s home country. With a winning record of 8-3, the BAMMA veteran has also made appearances at heavyweight and middleweight since beginning his professional career in 2014.

Referred to by his fans as “The Doctor,” Petrosyan is one man you do not want an appointment with. The top-ranked Armenian-Italian striking ace has put together an incredible 46-fight unbeaten streak, cultivating an extensive trophy case that includes multiple championship belts as well as “Kickboxer of the Year” accolades in both 2011 eta 2012.

Currently in the midst of a 27-fight winning streak of his own, the 24-year-old Allazov has not suffered defeat since 2014, winning the K-1 super middleweight championship along the way. Hailing from Belarus, Allazov brings a Thai boxing style to the Bellator Kickboxing ring, a discipline that has helped him defeat fighters the likes of Bellator Kickboxing veteran Mustapha Haida, besteen artean.

With four wins under the Bellator Kickboxing umbrella, Kevin Ross recently added the promotion’s inaugural featherweight belt to his already impressive list of accolades. Throughout his 58-fight career, Ross has previously held the WBC Muay-Thai USA welterweight, WBC Muay-Thai International super lightweight and Lion Fight super lightweight titles.

A two-time Glory featherweight champion, Gabriel Varga signed with Bellator in March of 2017, immediately making it clear that his sights were clearly set on competing against Ross. Italian fans may remember the 32-year-old Canadian from his Bellator Kickboxing 8 Itxura, where he stopped Roberto Gheorghita in the second round of action.

Eguneratua Bellator Rome Txartel nagusia:

Featherweight World Title Bout: Patricio “Pitbull” (26-4) vs. Daniel Weichel (39-9)

Light Heavyweight Feature Bout: Alessio Sakara (19-12, 2 NC) vs. Jamie Sloane (8-3)

Eguneratua Bellator Kickboxing 10 Card:

Lightweight World Title Bout: Giorgio Petrosyan (85-2-2) vs. Chingiz Allazov (53-2)

Featherweight World Title Bout: Kevin Ross (45-13) vs. Gabriel Varga (21-6)

*Txartela aldatu egin daiteke

Informazio gehiagorako bisitatu Bellator.com.

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Warrior 178 Laburpena, Results and Fighter Quotes

April 22, 2017 FNU47 Erantzun

MAIN CARD BOUTS:

Patricio ‘Pitbull’ (26-4) garaitu Daniel Straus (24-7) at :37 of round two to capture the Bellator MMA Featherweight World Title.

Quote from Patricio Pitbull:

“It’s a dream come true to win back this title and this belt is for my son. It’s a gift for him,” Pitbull said. “I want him to be proud of his Dad and know that I overcame a lot to bring this title back home to Brazil.”

Argazkiak: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/7m885x4vxkqjk95/AACtwo5tcijpbiWzuiy7l-vka?dl = 0

ILIMA-Lei Macfarlane (6-0) garaitu Jessica Middleton (2-1) aurkezteko bidez (arm bar) at 2:15 Bat txandan

Quote from Ilima-Lei Macfarlane:

“I went in there and did everything that I wanted to do. I did everything that I needed to do and as I said in the cage, I really wanted to make a statement that this is my division,” Macfarlane said. “If they’re going to crown a champion, I want to be number one up there.”

Argazkiak: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/dj72akdy8jofbuo/AAA9qJSRDe8Y8do_Fz3q57VLa?dl = 0

You Awad (20-9) garaitu Ryan Quinn (13-7-1) aho batez erabaki bidez (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Quote from Saad Awad:

“It was a really tough fight and I knew he was a great wrestler. I saw a lot of that coming, he was in my face the whole time,” Awad said. “I thought i could take him out in that first round but he kept coming back. Gogorra borroka bat izan zen, glad i came out on top.”

Argazkiak: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/qmb29z2bb0ydiyk/AACI-wlNXqTMmGysDKOA_oAWa?dl = 0

PRELIMINARY BOUTS:

Tyrell Fortune (3-0) garaitu Branko Busick (0-1) aho batez erabaki bidez (29-27, 29-27, 29-27)

Quote from Tyrell Fortune:

“I thought it was great for me to go out and get three rounds in,” Fortune said following his Bellator 178 irabazi. “I felt like I utilized my jab and my knees really well. Obviously I m still pretty too, no bumps and no cuts. I dominated the fight.”

Eta Ruth (3-0) garaitu David Mundell (6-3) tan knockout tekniko bidez 3:13 Kopako 2

Quote from Eta Ruth:

“I thought it was a good fight and a solid win for me. There were definitely some areas where I could’ve been faster and I could’ve been sharper,” Ruth said after moving to 3-0 in Bellator. “I felt like I missed a lot of openings, but I’ll go back to work and train some more and be ready to go again soon.”

Jordan Young (7-0) garaitu Tim Caron (7-1) aurkezteko bidez (Brabo Choke) at 3:55 Bat txandan

Quote from Jordan Young:

“That was light work, easy money. Hura errespetatzen dut, but I am here to eat. I need somebody to call me bihar, next week, whenever, but I have to eat man,” Young said after remaining undefeated. “I go hard 24/7, so somebody call me because I always stay ready.”

Kas Xhema (1-0) garaitu Nick Alley (1-1) via knockout at 3:19 Bat txandan

Quote from Kas Xhema:

“The fight was great. I have the best team and the best coaches, I am very lucky guy,” Xhema said. “Over here at American Top Team Connecticut, I truly feel like we are the best team around.”

Additional Results:

Blair Tugman (10-6) garaitu Tom English (6-8) aurkezteko bidez (atzerako biluzik choke) at 4:54 txandan hiru

Chris Foster (11-5) garaitu Shane Manley (3-3) split erabaki bidez (29-28, 29-28, 28-29)

Billy Giovanetta (9-5) garaitu Joshua Ricci (3-0)

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FNU Combat Kirol Show: UFC Fight Night and Bellator 177 Recap and upcoming MMA and Boxing Schedule

April 21, 2017 FNU47 Erantzun

This week’s broadcast features recaps and previews of MMA and boxing events around the world. Tony, Tom and Rich also discuss politics and go off on a couple tangents here and there. We make it the whole episode this week without mentioning MacGregor vs. Mayweather even once.

We do break down some huge upcoming fights with Andre Berto taking on Shawn Porter in the main event on Showtime this week and a fourth MMA fight between Daniel Straus and Patricio “Pitbull” Friere at Bellator 178 on Friday night. We also have another UFC fight night to discuss and last week’s MMA results to go over.

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FEATHERWEIGHT WORLD TITLE ON THE LINE WHEN DANIEL STRAUS MEETS PATRICIO PITBULL FOR THE FOURTH TIME TOMORROW NIGHT ON SPIKE

April 21, 2017 FNU47 Erantzun

Complete Weigh-In Photos Here

UNCASVILLE, CONN. (April 20, 2017) –The official weigh-ins for Warrior 178: Straus vs. Pitbull 4 took place this afternoon at the Mohegan Sun Arena. The competitors are now ready for action bihar, with the event airing LIVE and FREE on SPIKE at 9 p.m. ETA/8 p.m. CT. See below for official weights and photos from biharko Ekitaldia.

Txartel nagusia: (Live on SPIKE – 9 p.m. ETA/8:00 p.m. CT)

Featherweight World Title Main Event: Daniel Straus (145) vs. Patricio "Pitbull" Freire (144)

Women’s Flyweight Co-Main Event:ILIMA-Lei Macfarlane (126) vs. Jessica Middleton (126)

Catchweight Feature Bout: You Awad (164.5) vs. Ryan Quinn (164.5)

Featherweight Feature Bout: A.J. McKee (146) vs. Dominic Mazzotta (146)

Aurrematrikula Txartela: (Bellator.com – 7:00 p.m. ETA/6:00 p.m. CT)

Pisu oneko pisua:Eta Ruth (185.5) vs. David Mundell (184.25)

Heavyweight Preliminary Bout: Tyrell Fortune (244.5) vs. Branko Busick (220)

Catchweight Preliminary Bout: Tim Caron (195) vs. Jordan Young (195)

Pisu oneko pisua:Nick Alley (167) vs. Kastroit Xhema (165)

Luma Pisuko Aurretiazko Borroka:Don Shainis (149.5) vs. Max Kelleher (149.75)

Pisu galantak aurrez aurre:Regivaldo Carvalho (139.5) vs. Jason Perrin (140)

Pisu oneko pisua:Kemran Lachinov (164.5) vs. Sam Watford (164)

Euli pisuaren aurrez aurrekoa:John Lopez (125.5) vs. Remo Cardarelli (124)

Luma Pisuko Aurretiazko Borroka:Chris Foster (145) vs. Shane Manley (146)

Luma Pisuko Aurretiazko Borroka:Thomas English (146) vs. Blair Tugman (146)

Euli pisuaren aurrez aurrekoa: Billy Giovanella (124.75) vs. Joshua Ricci (126)

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BENSON HENDERSON EARNS LIGHTWEIGHT TITLE SHOT FOLLOWING INJURY TO FOOT OF PATRICIO ‘PITBULL’

Abuztua 27, 2016 FNU47 Erantzun

Complete Fight Night Photos Here / Event Highlights Here

ANAHEIM, Kalifornia. (Abuztua 26, 2016) - Benson Henderson (24-6) earned his first victory since joining the Bellator MMA fray at Honda Center in Anaheim, Kalifornia., Ostiral gauean. A faulty kick by Patricio "Pitbull" Freire (25-4) led to a leg injury, forcing him to forfeit the loss two minutes and 26 Bigarren txandan sartu segundo.

After making the jump up to Bellator MMA’s 170-pound division, Henderson returned to where he was dominant in the UFC as a lightweight. Irabazi ondoren, Henderson received word of his next opponent; Bellator MMA’s current Lightweight Champion, Michael Chandler. The two are scheduled to tangle November 19 in the main event of the recently announced “Bellator MMA in San Jose.”

‘Fight of the Year Candidate Ends in Unanimous Decision Victory for Anderson

It took all three rounds to determine a winner in the evening’s co-main event, baina, azkenean,, Derek Anderson (14-2) emerged victorious with a unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28 bitan) irabazi You Awad (19-8). “The Barbaric” continues his recent trend of extending fights through the final round, as the win marks his third consecutive fight to go to the judges’ scorecards. The San Diego native has now recorded five wins under the direction of the Scott Coker-led promotion, including multiple victories over fellow lightweight Patricky "Pitbull" Freire, earning himself well-deserved respect among the division’s elite.

Karakhanyan’s “Insane” Knockout Puts Early end to Jenkins’ Night

Georgi Karakhanyan (25-6-1) needed only 53 seconds to finish Bubba Jenkins (11-3), as the Russian featherweight took care of “The Highlight Kid” for the second time in two years. “Insane” came out firing, landing multiple blows that sent Jenkins to the mat with an early knockout, earning his 11^garren win in his last 14 Borrokak. The loss is only the third of Jenkins’ young career and second of the first round variety, both of which Karakhanyan is now responsible for. The win is the fifth knockout of Karakhanyan’s career and is his third in the opening frame.

McKee Remains Undefeated With Impressive Guillotine Finish

In the opening contest at "Bellator 160: Henderson vs. Pitbull," A.J. “Mercenary” McKee (5-0) remained unbeaten with a guillotine choke submission 32 Bigarren txandan sartu segundo. By extending the fight past the opening frame, Walker was able to do what no other opponent has done, as each of McKee’s previous four wins had resulted in a first round finish. The win capped off an impressive night by Team Bodyshop, as McKee’s teammates Joey Davis (1-0) eta Gabriel Green (4-0) also had their arms raised in the preliminary portion of the event. As one of Bellator MMA’s top young talents, the 21-year-old McKee was able to prove once again that he belongs among the division’s elite. Borrokaren ostean, the Long Beach native called out Patricio “Pitbull," saying “It’s nothing personal, Nahi dut (Daniel) Straus."

Aurrematrikula Txartela emaitzak:

Jake Roberts (7-0) garaitu Stephen Martinez (11-5) TKO bidez 4:24 Bat txandan

Chinzo Machida (4-2) garaitu Mario Navarro (4-5) TKO bidez 2:57 Bat txandan

Jacob Rosales (4-2) garaitu Mike Segura (4-4) aho batez erabaki bidez (30-27, 29-28 bitan)

Andy Murad (13-2) garaitu Jonny Cisneros (9-5) aho batez erabaki bidez (29-28)

Gabriel Green (4-0) garaitu Alex Trinidad (1-2) TKO bidez 2:01 Kopako bi of

Joey Davis (1-0) garaitu Keith Cutrone (1-1) aho batez erabaki bidez (30-27)

Steve Ramirez (5-1) garaitu Ron Henderson (4-3) TKO bidez 2:24 Bat txandan

David Duran (4-4) garaitu Kyle Estrada (3-3) split erabaki bidez (29-28)

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PAIR OF INJURIES FORCE CHANGES TO MAIN CARD OF ‘BELLATOR 160: HENDERSON VS. PITBULL’

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CODY WALKER STEPS UP ON SHORT NOTICE TO CHALLENGE UNDEFEATED A.J. MCKEE, WHILE GEORGI KARAKHANYAN-BUBBA JENKINS MOVED TO SPIKE-TELEVISED CARD

SANTA MONICA, CALIF (Abuztua 16, 2016) – Just nine days before the highly anticipated "Bellator 160: Henderson vs. Pitbull” gertaera Abuztua 26 at Honda Center in Anaheim, Kalifornia., injuries sustained by main card fighters Henry Corrales eta Lena Ovchynnikova have shaken things up a bit. Undefeated luma A.J. McKee (4-0) egingo da orain aurre Cody Walker (7-2), bitartean Bubba Jenkins (11-2) eta Georgi Karakhanyan (24-6-1) find themselves in a featherweight feature fight during the SPIKE-televised main card.

The fights join a main card that spotlights a super fight at 155-pounds between Benson Henderson (23-6) eta Patricio “Pitbull” (25-3), as the two will duke it out for a shot at Michael Chandler’s championship belt. Horrez gain, an explosive lightweight contest pitting You Awad (19-7) aurka Derek Anderson (13-2) will serve as the evening’s co-main event.

In preliminary action, welterweights Kevin “Baby Slice” Ferguson Jr. eta Joey Davis will make their professional debuts, bitartean Chinzo Machida (3-2) will compete for the first time under the Bellator MMA banner.

Tickets for the event start at $30 and can be purchased now on Ticketmaster and at Honda Center Box Office. Ateak irekita 4:45 p.m. PT local time and the first preliminary bout – which streams live on Bellator.com eta The Bellator Mobile App — at hasten 5:00 p.m. PT.

After beginning his career 7-1 amateur gisa, the 21-year-old “Mercenary” has made a splash on the professional circuit, recording a perfect 4-0 mark through his first four bouts. McKee has fought under the Bellator MMA banner ever since he made his professional debut in 2015, finishing all of his contests in the opening frame, including three knockouts and a rear-naked choke submission. McKee’s most recent victory came at the expense of Italian Danilo Belluardo during the mixed martial arts portion of Bellator MMA’s first-ever event overseas, "Bellator 152: Freire vs. Souza.” The Long Beach, Kalifornia. native will now take his flashy personality to the Honda Center, where he will have the chance to put his unique skill set on full display in front of his hometown fans.

Agreeing to take a professional mixed martial arts contest on short notice is no easy task, doing so against an undefeated fighter the caliber of McKee is even more daunting. But that’s exactly the scenario Walker finds himself in now ahead of next Friday’s Ekitaldia. A two-time competitor for Bellator, “The Crow” will look to move above .500 within the promotion when he enters the cage at Honda Center. The 28-year-old Texan has ended all seven of his professional victories via TKO or KO, including four in the first round.

A longtime veteran of Bellator MMA, Karakhanyan will look to get back on track after dropping two closely contested decision losses against Jenkins, who he handily defeated nearly two years ago via guillotine submission. Known to many mixed martial arts fans as “Insane,” the 31-year-old has finished 18 bere 24 profesional gisa irabazi du, earning himself multiple titles in regional promotions along the way. Following multiple setbacks to his knee, the Russian fighter is finally healthy and now looks to climb the 145-pound ladder in a competitive division that he once sat atop as the No. 1 contender.

Just a few years ago, Bubba Jenkins was widely regarded as the top MMA prospect in all of the sport, though the title became tainted following the aforementioned loss to Karakhanyan at “Bellator 132.” The former NCAA National Champion wrestler with Arizona State University now has three consecutive wins under his belt, and is looking for redemption. Heading into his 11th fight under the Scot Coker-led promotion, the 28-year-old “Highlight Kid” looks to put on a standout performance in Bellator’s incredibly deep featherweight division. Tune in Abuztua 26 to see if the Corona, Kalifornia., native can return the favor and finish Karakhanyan in front of his local supporters.

Bete "Bellator 160: Henderson vs. Pitbull” SPIKE-Televised Main Card:

Lightweight No. 1 Contender Main Event: Benson Henderson (23-6) vs. Patricio "Pitbull" Freire (25-3)

Arina Co-gertaera nagusia: You Awad (19-7) vs. Derek Anderson (13-2)

Featherweight Feature Bout: A.J. McKee (4-0) vs. Cody Walker (7-2)

Featherweight Feature Bout: Bubba Jenkins (11-2) vs. Georgi Karakhanyan (24-6-1)

Bellator.com-Streamed Preliminary Card:

Luma Pisuko Aurretiazko Borroka: Chinzo Machida (3-2) vs. Mario Navarro (4-4)

Pisu oneko pisua: Joey Davis (Pro Estreinaldia) vs. Keith Cutrone (1-0)

Pisu oneko pisua: Kevin Ferguson Jr. (Pro Estreinaldia) vs. Jon Tomasian (Pro Estreinaldia)

Aurrez aurreko borroka arina: Gabriel Green (2-0) vs. Alex Trinidad (1-0)

Euli pisuaren aurrez aurrekoa: Steve Ramirez (4-1) vs. Ron Henderson (4-2)

Euli pisuaren aurrez aurrekoa: Kyle Estrada (3-2) vs. David Duran (3-4)

Aurrez aurreko borroka arina: Mike Segura (4-3) vs. Jacob Rosales (3-2)

Pisu oneko pisua: Jonny Cisneros (9-4) vs. Andy Murad (12-2)

Aurrez aurreko borroka arina: Jake Roberts (6-0) vs. Stephen Martinez (11-4)

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CHINZO MACHIDA SET FOR BELLATOR MMA DEBUT DURING PRELIMINARY PORTION OF ‘BELLATOR 160: HENDERSON VS. PITBULL’

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SANTA MONICA, CALIF (Abuztua 8, 2016) - Chinzo Machida (3-2) will make his promotional debut in featherweight preliminary action at "Bellator 160: Henderson vs. Pitbull” on Abuztua 26 at Honda Center in Anaheim, Kalifornia., aurka Mario Navarro (4-4).

The fight joins a main card that includes a lightweight main event between fellow superstars Benson Henderson (23-6) eta Patricio “Pitbull” (25-3). Horrez gain, boladan knockout artista A.J. McKee (4-0) clashes with former KOTC titlist Henry Corrales (12-3), while explosive lightweights You Awad(19-7) eta Derek Anderson (13-2) go toe-to-toe in a matchup that you do not want to miss. Rounding out the televised action is a women’s flyweight encounter pitting Lena Ovchynnikova (11-4) aurka Jaimelene Nievera (4-1).

During the must-see preliminary portion of the event, Bubba Jenkins (11-2) will look for revenge against Georgi “Insane” Karakhanyan (24-6-1) in a featherweight rematch. Welterweight ekintza batean, biak Kevin “Baby Slice” Ferguson Jr. eta Joey Davis will both suit up for the first time under the Bellator umbrella and make their professional debuts.

"Bellator 160: Henderson vs. Pitbull” gertatzen Abuztua 26 inside Anaheim California’s Honda Center, and will air LIVE and FREE on SPIKE at 10 p.m. ETA/9 p.m. CT.

Ekitaldia irekia dagoen Doors 4:45 p.m. PT local time and the first preliminary bout – which streams live on Bellator.com eta The Bellator Mobile App — at hasten 5:00 p.m. PT. gertaera sarrerak besterik hasiko $30 and can be purchased now on Ticketmaster and at the Honda Center Box Office.

Machida, the elder brother of former light heavyweight champion Lyoto Machida, has only fought five times in his career, but is currently riding a two-fight winning streak. Machida impressively finished Brian Wood via flying knee for Resurrection Fighting Alliance in 2014 and on Abuztua 26 Machida will be fighting an opponent who’s currently on the opposite end of the spectrum, and has lost his last two outings. If unfamiliar with Machida’s handy work, look no further than his aforementioned finish of Wood here.

Navarro, 33, has competed almost exclusively in his home state of California, batera 7 of 8 fights taking place a short drive from his home in Huntington Beach. A two-fight veteran of Bellator MMA, “Handsome” has competed against Cleber Luciano and Brandon Bender under the Scott Coker-led promotion and will look to get back to his winning ways in Anaheim, Kalifornia., Abu on. 26.

Bete "Bellator 160: Henderson vs. Pitbull” SPIKE-Televised Main Card:

Lightweight No. 1 Contender Main Event: Benson Henderson (23-6) vs. Patricio "Pitbull" Freire (25-3)

Arina Co-gertaera nagusia: You Awad (19-7) vs. Derek Anderson (13-2)

Flyweight Feature Bout: Lena Ovchynnikova (11-4) vs. Jaimelene Nievera (4-1)

Featherweight Feature Bout: A.J. McKee (4-0) vs. Henry Corrales (12-3)

Bellator.com-Streamed Preliminary Card:

Luma Pisuko Aurretiazko Borroka: Chinzo Machida (3-2) vs. Mario Navarro (4-4)

Luma Pisuko Aurretiazko Borroka: Bubba Jenkins (11-2) vs. Georgi Karakhanyan (24-6-1)