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BELLATOR MMA™ CONFIRMS FULL FIGHT CARD FOR BELLATOR 258 ON SHOWTIME® THIS FRIDAY, MAÍ 7 AT 9 P.M. ET / 6 P.M. PT

LATE CHANGE SHIFTS BELLATOR LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT WORLD GRAND PRIX – JOSE ‘GUGU’ AUGUSTO NOW FACES ANTHONY “RUMBLE” JOHNSON IN QUARTERFINAL

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LOS ANGELES– BELLATOR MMA has today confirmed the full slate of fights forþetta Föstudagur erBELLATOR MMA 258: Archuleta vs Pettiskort inside the Mohegan Sun Arena. The event is the first of two being held in May, and kicks off an exciting month of fights on SHOWTIME with the action set to begin live at9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT.

Í helstu atburði kvöldsins, Juan “The Spaniard” Archuleta (25-2) puts his BELLATOR Bantamweight World Title on the line for the first time against No. 1 ranked 135-pounderSergio “SP” Pettis (20-5). Í viðbót við headliner, three other main card bouts are confirmed, with the co-main event featuring a Light Heavyweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal bout with Team Pitbull productJose “Gugu” Augusto(7-2, 1 NC) stepping up on a week’s notice to fight a debutingAnthony “Rumble” Johnson(22-6).

Rounding out main card action is a lightweight grudge match pitting the No. 2 raðaðPatricky Pitbull(23-9) against the resilient IrishmanPeter Queally(12-5-1), and a must-watch bout between the No. 2 ranked welterweightMichael "eitri" Page(18-1) og No. 6 ranked welterweight Derek Anderson(17-3-1), a fight that has been booked twice previously, but was derailed due to injuries.

The preliminary card consists of eight fights and is stacked throughout, featuring former 185-pound championRafael Carvalho(16-5) stepping in on less than a week’s notice to welcomeLorenz Larkin(22-7) to the BELLATOR middleweight division. Einnig, Gera ekki. 5 ranked welterweightLogan Storley(11-1) returns againstOmar Hussein (8-2).

Fans will also see the promotion’s bantamweight depth on display, seeing No. 4 raðaðRaufeon Stots (15-1) face No. 7 raðaðJosh Hill (20-3), as well as appearances from former title challenger and No 2. sæti í bantamvigt“Patchy” Mix (13-1), Erik “Goyito” Perez (19-8), and the always-gameHenry Corrales(18-5), who moves to bantamweight for the first time in his BELLATOR career.

AllBELLATOR MMA 258: Archuleta vs Pettis prelims will stream live at5:30 p.m. ET/2:30 p.m. PT on the BELLATOR MMA YouTube channel, SHOWTIME Sports YouTube channel and Pluto TV.

As part of the launch of BELLATOR MMA on SHOWTIME, the network is offering viewers who are new to the SHOWTIME streaming service a 30-day free trial, followed by a discounted monthly subscription fee of $4.99/month for the next six months. Viewers can sign up atSHO.com/BellatorMMASubscribers will be delivered two premier BELLATOR MMA events per month throughout 2021 og víðar, with all events scheduled to air live at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT anywhere the SHOWTIME service is available.

Full bout listings are below:

BELLATOR MMA 258: Archuleta vs. PettisMain Card:

Föstudagur, Maí 7 – live onShowtime

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

Bantamweight Title Boutc-Juan Archuleta (25-2) vs. #1-Sergio Pettis(20-5)

Light Heavyweight WGP Quarterfinal BoutAnthony Johnson(22-6) vs. Jose “Gugu” Augusto(7-2, 1 NC)

Léttur Bout: #2-Patricky Pitbull (23-9) vs.Peter Queally (12-5-1)

175-Pound Contract Weight Bout#2-Michael Page(18-1) vs. #6-Derek Anderson(17-3, 1 NC)

Forkeppni Card: 

BELLATOR MMA YouTube Channel | SHOWTIME Sports YouTube Channel | Pluto TV

5:30 p.m. ET/2:30 p.m. PT

Bantamweight Bout: #7-Josh Hill (20-3) vs. #4-Raufeon Stots (15-1)

Middleweight Bout: Lorenz Larkin(22-7, 1 NC) vs.Rafael Carvalho (16-5)

Bantamweight Bout: #2-Patchy Mix(13-1) vs.Albert Morales(10-6-1)

Welterweight Bout: #5-Logan Storley(11-1) vs.Omar Hussein(8-2)

Middleweight Bout: #6-Johnny Eblen (7-0) vs.Daniel Madrid(18-6)

Bantamweight Bout: Henry Corrales (18-5) vs.Johnny Campbell (20-13, 1 NC)

Featherweight Bout: Weber Almeida (5-0) vs.Johnny Soto(3-1)

Bantamweight Bout: Erik Perez(19-8) vs.Blaine Shutt(8-4)

*Kortið getur breyst.

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OFFICIAL FIGHT NIGHT RESULTS & MYNDIR FYRIR BELLATOR 250: MOUSASI VS. LIMA

COMPLETE EVENT PHOTOS

Bellator 250: Mousasi vs. Lime Main Card:
Gegard Mousasi (47-7-2) ósigur Douglas Lima (32-8) með samhljóða ákvörðun (48-47, 49-46, 49-46)
Henry Corrales (18-5) ósigur Brandon Girtz (16-10) um hættu ákvörðun (30-27, 27-30, 30-27)
Dalton Rosta (4-0) ósigur Ty Gwerder (5-2) með samhljóða ákvörðun (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Forkeppni Card:
Jake Hager (3-0, 1 NC) ósigur Brandon Calton (2-1) um hættu ákvörðun (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Sabah Homasi (14-8) ósigur Bobby Voelker (33-14) um knockout (högg) á :20 af umferð tveimur
Johnny Eblen (7-0) ósigur Taylor Johnson (6-2) með samhljóða ákvörðun (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
Adam Borics (15-1) ósigur Erick Sanchez (9-6) með samhljóða ákvörðun (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
Cody Law (1-0) ósigur Orlando Ortega (0-1) um uppgjöf (D’Arce Choke) á 2:41 af umferð einn

DOUGLAS LIMA SEEKS DOUBLE CHAMP STATUS AGAINST GEGARD MOUSASI IN MIDDLEWEIGHT SUPERFIGHT ON SATURDAY, MAÍ 9 INSIDE SAP CENTER AT SAN JOSE

BATTLE FOR VACANT BELLATOR MMA MIDDLEWEIGHT TITLE AIRS LIVE ON PARAMOUNT NETWORK AND DAZN AT 10 P.M. ET/9 P.M. CT

Tickets go on sale this Friday, Febrúar. 14



LOS ANGELES – A middleweight superfight for the vacant 185-pound title, pitting former divisional champion Gegard Mousasi (46-7-2) against current Bellator welterweight titleholder Douglas Lima (32-7), has been added to Bellator’s exciting return to SAP Center at San Jose on Saturday, Maí 9 – LIVE on Paramount Network and DAZN at 10 p.m. ET/9 p.m. CT.



The event is anchored by a previously announced heavyweight world title bout, featuring two-division Bellator champ Ryan Bader (27-5, 1 NC) defending his 205-pound title against Russia’s Vadim Nemkov (11-2).



Bellator: Bader vs. Nemkov airs live on Paramount Network and DAZN on Saturday, Maí 9 á 10 p.m. ET/9 p.m. CT. Preliminary action will stream on DAZN, Bellator.com and globally on the Bellator Mobile App. Tickets can be purchased at the LexisNexis Risk Solutions Ticket Office at SAP Center, through Ticketmaster and Bellator.com.



The Bellator middleweight title was recently relinquished by Rafael Lovato Jr. due to ongoing medical complications.



Fighting out of Leiden, South Holland, Holland, Mousasi has cemented legendary status within the sport, having won titles with multiple promotions across a 55-fight career. Nú nýlega, Mousasi defeated Yndislegar myndir um hættu ákvörðun, clearing his path to a shot at a second Bellator middleweight title run. With victories in his storied career against Machida, Rory MacDonald, Chris Weidman, Rafael Carvalho, Vitor Belfort, Jacare Souza, Dan Henderson and Mark Hunt, a victory over Douglas Lima will add to his already-impressive resume.



Looking to join the ranks of Ryan Bader og Patricio “Pitbull” as two-division champions, Lima moves up 15-pounds to try his hand against Mousasi. Since making his promotional debut in 2011, “The Phenom” has earned 14 sigra, including a trio of world titles and 10 lýkur, making the American Top Team-product one of the most dominant fighters in the 170-pound division. Með 26 hans 32 career victories coming by way of knockout or submission, including consecutive dominant finishes over Andrey Koreshkov og Michael “Venom” Page” in the first two rounds of the World Grand Prix tournament, Lima most recently capped of his 2019 with a win over Rory MacDonald to regain the welterweight world title.



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Uppfært Bellator: Bader vs. Nemkov Main Card:

Paramount Network and DAZN

10 p.m. ET/9 p.m. CT



Light Heavyweight World Title Bout: Ryan Bader (27-5, 1 NC) vs. Vadim Nemkov (11-2)

Miðvigt heimsmeistaratitill: Gegard Mousasi (46-7-2) vs. Douglas Lima (32-7)



*Kortið getur breyst



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Opinber úrslit & MYNDIR FYRIR BELLATOR MILAN, BELLATOR 230 OG BELLATOR KICKBOXING 12

Ljúktu við Fight Night myndir hér



Bellator 230: Carvalho vs. Nemkov Bardaga kort:

Vadim Nemkov (11-2) ósigur Rafael Carvalho (16-4) um uppgjöf (aftan nakinn Choke) á 3:56 af umferð tveimur

Dragos Zubco (3-1) ósigur Hesdy Gerges (0-2) með samhljóða ákvörðun (29-28 x3)

Kirill Sidelnikov (12-6) ósigur Domingos Barros (6-1) með samhljóða ákvörðun (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

Walter Pugliesi (5-2) ósigur Andrea Fusi (8-5) með samhljóða ákvörðun (30-27 x3)

Nicolo Solli (3-0) ósigur Dan Cassell (4-4-1) um uppgjöf (þríhyrningur innsog) á 3:15 af umferð einn



Bellator Milan: Manhoef vs. Heppni Bardaga kort:

Melvin Manhoef (32-14-1, 2 NC) ósigur Yannick Lucky (9-5, 1 NC) um KO (verkföll) á 2:29 af umferð einn

Alessio Sakara (24-13, 2 NC) ósigur Canaan Grigsby (8-8) um TKO (verkföll) á 0:23 af umferð einn

Stefano Paterno (13-3-1) ósigur Ashley Reece (8-2) miðað við samhljóða ákvörðun (30-27, 29-27, 29-27)

Rafael Macedo (10-4, 1 NC) ósigur Kane Mousah (12-3) um hættu ákvörðun (30-27, 29-28, 28-29)



Bellator Kickbox 12: Varga vs. Faustino Bardaga kort:

Gabriel Varga (18-6) ósigur Cristian Faustino (31-12-2) með samhljóða ákvörðun (50-45 x3) að halda Bellator Kickboxing fjaðurvigtartitlinum

Chingiz Allazov (60-3, 1 NC) ósigur Sudsakorn Sor Klinmee (287-53-4) með samhljóða ákvörðun (30-27 x3)

Luca Cecchetti (24-5) ósigur Alex Avogadro (46-6-3) um TKO (Læknirinn stöðvun) á 2:09 af umferð einn

Shan Cangelosi (35-10-1) ósigur Kevin Ross (33-12) með samhljóða ákvörðun (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

Yuri Bessmertny (45-20-2) ósigur Giuseppe De Domenico (51-10) með samhljóða ákvörðun (29-28 x3)

Jade Jorand (1-0) ósigur Silvía Nóttin (66-18-4) um KO (sparka) á 0:12 af umferð tveimur

Endy Bonat (32-10-1) vs. Kebrom Neguse (33-2-2) úrskurðaði meirihluta jafntefli (28-28, 28-28, 29-28)

Taras Hnatchuk (12-0-1) ósigur Giacomo Licheri (7-1) með samhljóða ákvörðun (30-27 x3)

Luca Mameli (9-2) ósigur Pawel Szymanski (15-14-2) með samhljóða ákvörðun (30-27 x3)





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BELLATOR FRUMMUR Í MÍLANO, ÍTALÍA Á LAUGARDAGINN, Október. 12 MEÐ STAÐLAÐA VIÐburði MEÐ DUAL-MMA-KORT ​​OG ENDURKEYPINGU BELLATOR SPARKBOX

FYRRVERANDI CHAMP RAFAEL CARVALHO MÆTTI VADIM NEMKOV Í AÐALATRIÐI PARAMOUNT NETI.BELLATOR 230

BELLATOR EUROPEAN SERIES SÉR MELVIN MANHOEF taka á móti YANNICK BAHATI INBELLATOR MILANHeadliner

Meira, Gabriel Varga ver Bellator kickbox fjaðurvigtartitil sinn gegn Cristian Faustino kl. Bellator Kickboxing 12og Alessio Sakara frá Róm lítur út fyrir að skemmta ítalska mannfjöldanum


 

LOS ANGELES – Bellator snýr aftur til Ítalíu í sjöunda sinn á laugardaginn, Október. 12 með einstökum viðburði sem verðskuldar þrjár aðskildar reikningar. MMA og kickbox aðgerðirnar munu allar koma frá Allianz Cloud (Fyrrverandi Pallido) í hjarta Mílanó fyrir eitt ótrúlegt kvöld bardagaíþrótta.

 

Paramount netið (og DAZN simulcast) Hluti kortsins verður með fyrirsögn fyrrum millivigtar titilhafaRafael Carvalho (16-3) svífa meðVadim Nemkov (10-2) í léttþungavigt sem hluti afBellator 230: Carvalho vs. Nemkovútsending.Bellator 230fer í loftið á banda-delay í Bandaríkjunum. á9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CT.

 

Auk, fimmta þátturinn af Bellator Evrópumótaröðinni, Bellator Milan: Manhoef vs. Heppni, mun innihalda sprengiefni 205 punda samsvörun á milliMelvin Manhoef (31-14-1, 2 NC) ogYannick Lucky (9-4, 1 NC) sem mun streyma beint á Bellator farsímaforritinu í Bandaríkjunum kl5 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. CTBellator Milanverður í beinni útsendingu kl 10 p.m. BST á Channel 5 í Bretlandi. Einnig á kortinu, Ítalska MMA goðsögnin og Bellator sendiherraAlessio Sakara (20-13, 2 NC) tekur við léttþungavigtCanaan Grigsby(8-7) í sérstökum leik.

 

Opnunaraðgerð kvöldsins verðurBellator Kickbox 12: Varga vs. Faustino, kort sem núverandi fjaðurvigtarmeistari Bellator Kickboxing hefur festGabriel Varga (17-6) titil að verja gegn Palermo, ÍtalíuCristian Faustino (48-18), en meðstjórnandi mun líka sjáChingiz Allazov (55-3, 1 NC) keppa í 158 punda aflavigtarbardaga á mótiSúðakorn(289-54-4). Bellator Kickbox 12 mun hefja aðgerðina í beinni á Bellator farsímaappinu kl11 a.m. ET/10 kl. CT. Tilkynnt verður um viðbótar lotur á næstu vikum.

 

Miðar á allt kvöldið eru í sölu núna og fást klBellator.com ogBellator.it.

 

Komin frá Rio De Janeiro, Brasilía, hinn 33 ára gamli Carvalho mun leika sinn annan leik á árinu, eftir glæsilegan sigurChidi Njokuani bara í síðasta mánuði. Síðan samdi við Bellator inn 2014, American Top Team-fighter hefur safnað sjö sigrum, undirstrikað með sigri hans á millivigt meistaratitlinum á Brandon Halsey, sem hann fylgdi síðar eftir með þremur vel heppnuðum titilvörnum. Á móti brasilíska útsláttarlistamanninum verður annar alþjóðlegi kraftamaðurinn Vadim Nemkov, þar sem hinn 27 ára gamli Rússi mun reyna að bæta við núverandi fimm bardaga sigurgöngu sína. Síðan hann lék frumraun sína í atvinnumennsku í 2013, fyrrverandi Sambó heimsmeistari ogFedor Emelianenko-skjólstæðingur hefur strengt sig saman 10 sigra yfir tugi bardaga, með átta rothögg og átta fyrstu lotulokum sem undirstrika ferilskrána hans.

 

Áttunda leik sinn fyrir Bellator, Melvin Manhoef hefur skapað sér nafn á 24 ára ferli sem hefur séð hann klára 28 hans 31 fórnarlömb í gegnum rothögg, Ásamt 25 í fyrstu lotu og átta á fyrstu mínútu leiksins. Berjast út frá Amsterdam, hinn fjölhæfi 43 ára gamli hefur líka 38 sparkbox á ferlinum vinnur undir beltinu, sem gerir hann að einum reyndasta og kraftmeista bardagamanninum í bransanum. Með þrjá sigra og tvö glæsileg rothögg síðan hann gekk til liðs við Bellator, „No Mercy“ vonast til að komast aftur í titilbaráttuna með sigri á Bahati sem nýlega var undirritaður. „Black Mamba“ fer inn í Bellator búrið í annað sinn á ferlinum, í von um að endurtaka árangurinn sem hann náði í maí þegar hann kláraði Amir Dadovic í opnunarumferðBellator Birmingham. Hinn 29 ára gamli millivigtarmaður mun stíga upp í þyngdarflokknum til að skora á það sem verður án efa erfiðasta verkefni hans á átta ára ferli í Manhoef..

 

Gabriel Varga er nýbúinn að sigra í frumraun sinni í blönduðum bardagalistum, bardaga sem hann kláraði með hoppandi hné og kýlir áBellator 224. Nú, Toronto-innfæddur snýr aftur til íþróttarinnar þar sem hann skapaði nafn sitt og varð upphafsmeistari Bellator Kickboxing 145 punda. Hinn 34 ára gamli Kanadamaður hefur unnið þrjá útsláttarsigra í fjögurra bardaga, sem felur í sér meistaratitilinn yfirKevin Ross og Shan Cangelosi. Komin frá Palermo, Ítalía, Faustino mun fara inn í kickbox-hringinn með stuðning lands síns á bak við sig. Hinn 29 ára gamli Ítali keppir úr Pro Fighting Semper Avanti Bologna og er með næstum 60 berst undir nafni hans. Nú, hann á möguleika á Bellator Kickboxing gulli þegar hann keppir 12. okt.

 

Að berjast frá Minsk, Hvíta-Rússland, Chingiz Allazov mun keppa undir stjórn Bellator Kickboxing í aðeins annað sinn á átta ára ferli sínum., þar sem 26 ára fyrirbærið hefur unnið sér inn 55 sigrar á 59 lotum. Eftir að hafa sigrað Klinmee á Ítalíu bara í fyrra, fyrrum K-1 ofurmillivigtarmeistarinn mun reyna að endurtaka sigurinn í spennandi umspili. Komin frá Pattaya, Taíland, hinn 32 ára gamla Sudsakorn Sor Klinmee mun leika frumraun sína í Bellator Kickboxing í október. 12. Ríkjandi Taíland og World Kickboxing Network Muay Thai heimsmeistari í veltivigt vonast einnig til að bæta við umfangsmikla atvinnuferilskrá sína., sem felur í sér 289 vinnur og 74 knockouts.

 

Fæddur í Róm, Sakara mun snúa aftur til heimalands síns í sjötta sinn síðan hann samdi við Bellator 2016. Þegar barist er á Ítalíu undir kynningu, „Legionarius“ hefur unnið þrjá sigra, sem allt endaði með rothöggi. Hinn 37 ára gamli fyrrverandi heimsmeistari hefur unnið sér inn 20 starfsferill sigra, Ásamt 16 klárar og 14 knockouts, sem gerir hann að einum hættulegasta 205 punda íþróttamanninum á listanum. Hinn 39 ára gamli Oklahoman Canaan Grigsby hefur það verkefni að skemma heimkomu Sakara., sem einnig er þekktur fyrir hæfileika sína til að koma andstæðingum sínum í burtu snemma í baráttunni. Þar sem sjö af átta sigrum hans á ferlinum komu með rothöggi, þar á meðal fjórir fyrstu umferðarloka, „Super Beast“ mun leita að stærsta sigri á sjö ára atvinnuferli sínum þegar hann stígur inn í Bellator búrið í fyrsta skipti.

 

UppfærtBellator 230: Carvalho vs. NemkovBardaga kort:

Aðalviðburður í léttþungavigt: Rafael Carvalho (16-3) vs.Vadim Nemkov (10-2)

 

UppfærtBellator Milan: Manhoef vs. HeppniBardaga kort:

Aðalviðburður í léttþungavigt: Melvin Manhoef(31-14-1, 2 NC) vs.Yannick Lucky (9-4, 1 NC)

Léttþungavigtarviðburður: Alessio Sakara (20-13, 2 NC) vs.Canaan Grigsby(8-7)

Forkeppni í veltivigt: Andrea Fusi (8-4) vs.Walter Pugliesi(4-2)

 

UppfærtBellator Kickbox 12: Varga vs. FaustinoBardaga kort:

Kickbox fjaðurvigt heimsmeistaratitill Aðalviðburður: Gabriel Varga(17-6) vs.Cristian Faustino(48-18)

158-Pound Catchweight Co-Main Event: Chingiz Allazov (55-3, 1 NC) vs.Sudsakorn Sor Klinmee(289-54-4)

Featherweight Bout: Enderson Bonat (21-9) vs.Kebrom Neguse(33-2-2) 

 

*Kortið getur breyst.

 

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BELLATOR AND USO TEAM UP TO SALUTE THE TROOPS WITH SPECIAL LIVE EVENT IN HAWAII ON DECEMBER 14

 

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Brent Primus Defends Lightweight Title Against Michael Chandler in Long-Awaited Main Event Rematch to Kick Off Honolulu Doubleheader

 

Los Angeles - To honor the brave men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces, Bellator MMA has partnered with the USO to present a special live event free for the troops, along with their friends and families, desember 14.

 

 

“Having worked with the Army Combatives Program to evaluate and update their combat readiness, I have long respected the military and their courage,” said Royce Gracie, MMA Legend and Bellator Ambassador. “When I found out we were doing an event in Hawaii, knowing the large military population there, I knew we had to show our support and appreciation through MMA.”

 

 

 

Bellator President Scott Coker is proud of this new relationship with USO and is eager to show his support to the brave service men and women.

 

 

 

“The USO is a historic military support organizationnot just in entertainment but in connecting them back to the things they love and fight for,"Sagði Coker. “It made perfect sense for Bellator to establish a relationship with the USO and provide a unique opportunity to Hawaii’s military population. We appreciate their service to the nation, and we hope this is just the first of many opportunities for us to work together.”

 

 

 

Emanating from the Neal S. Blaisdell Arena in Honolulu, this unique show will be headlined by a title fight featuring current lightweight champ Brett Primus (8-0) against two-time former titlist Michael Chandler (18-4), while heavyweight icon Frank Mir (18-12) mætir Javy Ayala (10-7) in a heavyweight clash.

Bellator and USO Present: Salute the Troops will air on Paramount Network on Friday, Desember 14 á 10 p.m. ET/9 p.m. CT and will be simulcast on CMT. The event will also stream LIVE on DAZN, while preliminary bouts will stream on Bellator.com and globally on the Bellator Mobile App. Önnur lota verður tilkynnt á næstu vikum.

 

 

 

Reigning champ Brent Primus puts both his title and undefeated streak on the line in a highly anticipated rematch for the Bellator lightweight title. After upsetting Chandler last year, the Eugene, Ore.-native has since battled injuries that have delayed his return to the cage. Nú, he looks to silence the critics and prove that he is the rightful and deserving 155-pound champion. One of the most-decorated fighters in Bellator history, Michael Chandler has plans to reclaim the championship and become a three-time titleholder. “Iron” has defeated a who’s who among the division’s elite, Ásamt Benson

Henderson, Patricky Pitbull (x2), Yamauchi upp and Eddie Alvarez. The former University of Missouri wrestler, who now calls Nashville home, has earned his way back to No. 1-contender status with his sights set on leaving Hawaii with the belt.

 

 

 

Former UFC heavyweight champ Frank Mir returns to the Bellator cage following his exciting back-and-forth battle with Fedor Emelianenko last spring. With career wins over Roy Nelson, Antonio “Big Nog” Nogueira (x2), Brock Lesnar and Mirko Cro Cop, the Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt looks for another impressive victory to add to his illustrious career. After shocking the world when he KO’d Sergei Kharitonov, Javy Ayala become an overnight sensation to MMA fans. Known to fans as “Eye Candy,” the heavyweight has also impressively defeated Eric Prindle and Raphael Butler. Fighting out of Porterville, Calif., Ayala returns hoping to yet again shock the world and defeat one of the greatest heavyweights in MMA history.

 

 

 

This unforgettable night will be part of an historic weekend culminating with the previously announced Bellator Hawaii á laugardag, Desember 15, airing exclusively on DAZN. This highly-anticipated fight card includes Bellator women’s flyweight champ Ilima-Lei Macfarlane defending her title against Valþað errie Létourneau, Yndislegar myndir making his Bellator debut against former champ Rafael Carvalho, Neiman Gracie taka á Og Ruth in an opening round matchup in the Bellator Welterweight World Grand Prix and much more.

 

 

Bellator and the USO will also partner for a week of special events in Hawaii leading up to the big weekend of exciting fights on December 14 og 15. More details to come soon.

 

Uppfært Bellator and USO Present: Salute the Troops Bardaga kort:

Lightweight World Title Main Event: Brent Primus (8-0) vs. Michael Chandler (18-4)

Heavyweight Main Card Bout: Frank Mir (18-12) vs. Javy Ayala (10-7)

 

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This Week’s FNU Combat Sports Show: UFC and Bellator UK Show Recaps, Bisping Retires, Cop Boxing Teen Goes Viral

This week on the FNU Combat Sports show, Tom, Tony and Rich discuss a slow week for boxing and recap two huge MMA cards in the United Kingdom last weekend. We also talk about Michael Bisping deciding to retire, weight cutting issues in the UFC, and a cop nicknamedBladegetting his 15 seconds of fame in a viral video where he boxes a teen in full uniform and comes out on top. Listen to the whole show below:

 

MIRKO CRO COP OUT OF BELLATOR 200 DUE TO INJRY

 

RAFAEL CARVALHO DEFENDS MIDDLEWIGHT TITLE AGAINST GEGARD MOUSASI IN NEW HEADLINER, WHILE ‘MVP’ TAKES ON DAVID RICKELS IN CO-MAIN

LOS ANGELES – Due to injury, Mirko Cro Cop can no longer compete in his highly anticipated Bellator debut atBellator 200 gegn Roy Nelson. Þar af leiðandi, að Bellator 200 main event now sees reigning middleweight champRafael Carvalho (15-1) defend his title against top contender Gegard Mousasi (43-6-2) in a five-round affair, while the co-main event features undefeated British striker Michael "eitri" Page (12-0), better known as “MVP,” againstDavid Rickels (19-4, 2 NC) á welterweight. Bellator 200 takes place Friday, Maí 25 at The SSE Arena, Wembley in London and will air on Paramount Network at 9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CT.

 

 

 

The main card also includes former titleholder Phil Davis (18-4) taka á Linton Vassell (18-6) in a light heavyweight matchup and reality star turned MMA fighter Aaron Chalmers (3-0) making his promotional debut against fellow BritAsh Griffiths (4-5). The remainder of the main card will be announced later this week.

 

 

 

Prior to the main card on Paramount Network, Bellator 200 will also feature plenty of exciting preliminary matchups showcasing many of the U.K.’s top young talent. The undefeated Anastasia Yankova (5-0) returns against the always-tough Kate Jackson (9-3-1), while a trio of former BAMMA champions are in action when former middleweight champion Mike Shipman (11-1) berst Carl Noon (7-2), former BAMMA featherweight kingpin Daniel Crawford (10-1) challenges Pedro Carvalho (6-3) and former BAMMA lightweight titlist Ryan Scope (11-1) andlit Martyn Harris(4-4). Fans will see Bellator veteran Anatoly Tokov (25-3) clash with Vladimir Filipovic (10-2), SBG Ireland-productCharlie Ward (4-3) in action against Louis King (1-1) and Mousasi-trained prospect Costello van Steenis (9-1) fundi Kevin Fryer (6-2).

 

 

 

Tickets for the event are on sale now at The SSE Arena, Wembley box office (0844 815 0815), Ticketmaster.com,ssearena.co.uk og axs.com. Bellator 200 will be broadcast on Paramount Network at 9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CT, while preliminary action will stream on Bellator.com and globally on the Bellator Mobile App beginning at 12:30 p.m. ET/9:30 a.m. PT.

 

 

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AARON CHALMERS, STAR OF MTV’S ‘GEORDIE SHORE,’ SET TO MAKE PROMOTIONAL DEBUT AT BELLATOR 200 IN LONDON

WILL TAKE ON ASH GRIFFITHS IN MAIN CARD BOUT ON MAÍ 25 AT THE SSE ARENA, WEMBLEY

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LOS ANGELES – Bellator is proud to announce that reality star turned MMA fighter Aaron Chalmers (3-0) will make his promotional debut on the main card of historic Bellator 200 gegn Ash Griffiths (4-5) at The SSE Arena, Wembley in London on Föstudagur, Maí 25.

Fighting out of Newcastle, England, Chalmers steps inside the Bellator cage following three first-round stoppage victories under the direction of BAMMA. Chalmers is a well-known cast member of MTV’s British reality television series “Geordie Shore,” having appeared for 10 seasons beginning in 2014, as well as MTV’s “Ex on the Beach.” He would go on to make his MMA debut in 2017, winning his first bout via submission in the first round. “The Joker” has since defeated two other opponents in under a minute and now looks to take the next step in his professional career.

Griffiths turned pro in 2013, fighting regionally in England, prior to making his debut with Bellator last year during the main card of Bellator 191 í Newcastle. Hailing from Willington, England, the nine-fight veteran provides a tough test for the newcomer. Fans can expect fireworks, when these two compete for bragging rights in front of their U.K. mannfjöldi.

The catchweight contest joins a stacked card that already includes a Bellator middleweight title matchup pitting current champ Rafael Carvalho (15-1) gegn Gegard Mousasi (43-6-2), a rematch betweenheavyweight fan-favorites Mirko Cro Cop (36-11-2, 1 NC) og Roy Nelson (23-15), while former titleholder Phil Davis (18-4) tekur á Linton Vassell (18-6) in a light heavyweight matchup and undefeated British striker Michael "eitri" Page (12-0) mætir David "The Caveman" Rickels (19-4, 2 NC) á welterweight.

Tickets for the event are on sale now at The SSE Arena, Wembley Box Office (0844 815 0815), Ticketmaster.com, ssearena.co.uk og axs.com. Bellator 200 will be broadcast on Paramount Network at 9 p.m. OG/8 p.m. CT, en forkeppni aðgerð mun streyma á Bellator.com og á heimsvísu á Bellator Mobile App. The main card is now complete, additional preliminary contests will be announced in coming weeks.

Heill Bellator 200 Main Card:

Miðvigt heimsmeistaratitill: Rafael Carvalho (15-1) vs. Gegard Mousasi (43-6-2)

Heavyweight Main Card Bout: Mirko Cro Cop (36-11-2, 1 NC) vs. Roy Nelson (23-15)

Light Heavyweight Main Card Bout: Phil Davis (18-4) vs. Linton Vassell (18-6)

Welterweight Main Card Bout: Michael Page (12-0) vs. David Rickels (19-4, 2 NC)

163-Pound Catchweight Main Card Bout: Aaron Chalmers (3-0) vs. Ash Griffiths (4-5)

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Please visit Bellator.com for additional information.

HEAVYWEIGHT CLASH FEATURING MIRKO CRO COP AND ROY NELSON SLATED FOR BELLATOR 200 IN LONDON ON MAY 25

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LOS ANGELES – An exciting battle between heavyweight fan-favorites Mirko Cro Cop (36-11-2, 1 NC) og Roy Nelson (23-15) has been added to historic Bellator 200 at The SSE Arena, Wembley in London on Föstudagur, Maí 25.

 

The two renowned fighters join a stacked card that already includes a Bellator middleweight title matchup pitting current champ Rafael Carvalho (15-1) gegn Gegard Mousasi(43-6-2), while former titleholder Phil Davis (18-4) tekur á Linton Vassell (18-6) in a light heavyweight matchup and undefeated British striker Michael "eitri" Page (12-0) mætir David "The Caveman" Rickels (19-4, 2 NC) á welterweight.

 

Tickets for the event are on sale now at The SSE Arena, Wembley Box Office (0844 815 0815), Ticketmaster.com, ssearena.co.uk og axs.com. Bellator 200 will be broadcast on Paramount Network at 9 p.m. OG/8 p.m. CT, en forkeppni aðgerð mun streyma á Bellator.com og á heimsvísu á Bellator Mobile App. Additional contests will be announced in coming weeks.

 

The man synonymous with head kick knockouts, Mirko Cro Cop makes his way to Bellator in the midst of an eight-fight win streak that includes TKO victories over "King Mo" Lawal, Gabriel Gonzaga and Satoshi Ishii. The proud Croatian famously won the PRIDE 2006 Openweight Grand Prix championship, as well as the RIZIN World Grand Prix 2016 title and K-1 World Grand Prix 2012 Final in kickboxing. One of the most feared strikers in MMA history, Cro Cop owns additional career wins over Wanderlei Silva, Josh Barnett (x3), Pat Barry, Mark Coleman and Kevin Randleman.

 

Berjast af Las Vegas, Roy Nelson made his Bellator debut at Bellator 183 in September with a hard-fought victory over Javy Ayala following an eight-year, 19-fight run with UFC that saw him earn wins over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, "Bigfoot" Silva, Cheick Kongo and Mirko Cro Cop. “Big Country” also memorably defeated the late Kimbo Sliceand later went on to win season 10 af The Ultimate Fighter. Having recently fought matt Mitrione in the Bellator Heavyweight World Grand Prix, Nelson is looking for a big win over one of the sport’s true legends.

 

Uppfært Bellator 200 Bardaga kort:

Miðvigt heimsmeistaratitill: Rafael Carvalho (15-1) vs. Gegard Mousasi (43-6-2)

Heavyweight Main Card Bout: Mirko Cro Cop (36-11-2, 1 NC) vs. Roy Nelson (23-15)

Light Heavyweight Main Card Bout: Phil Davis (18-4) vs. Linton Vassell (18-6)

Welterweight Main Card Bout: Michael Page (12-0) vs. David Rickels (19-4, 2 NC)

 

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Please visit Bellator.com for additional information.