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Volledige Bellator 280: Bader Vs. Kongo Fight Card bevestig vir hierdie Vrydagaand

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Ryan Bader verdedig die wêreldkampioenskap vir swaargewig teen no. 2 Gereken Cheick Kongo in die hoofbyeenkoms in Parys

Melvin Manhoef se afskeidsbaan het vertraag nadat die Nederlander weens 'n besering onttrek het, Yoel Romero ontmoet nou nee. 7 Alex Polizzi, ligte swaargewig in die mede-hoof, het die liggewig gerangskik

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Parys -'N Massiewe aand van MMA-kampioenskapsvlak wat gewaarborg sal word om vuurwerke te bring, is opgestel vir hierdie Vrydag, Mei 6 Van die Accor Arena in Parys en word op 'n spesiale tyd van4 namiddag. En / 1 p.m. PT op Showtime.

Om die kaart te veranker, sal 'n hewige heruitsending wees tussen Bellator Heavyweight World ChampionRyan Bader (29-7, 1 NC) teen Franse gevegsportlegende en nee. 2-gerangskik as swaargewigCheick Kongo (31-11-2, 1 NC). Beide Bader en Kongo sal op soek wees na sluiting wanneer hulle dit in die Bellator Cage hardloop, na 'n omstrede no-kontant wat voortspruit uit 'n betwiste oogpook tydens hul eerste vergadering in 2019.

In 'n ewe aksiebelaaide mede-feature-gebeurtenis, Yoel Romero (13-6) wat oorspronklik beplan is om Melvin Manhoef op 205 pond te neem, het ingestem om nee te ontmoet. 7 ingedeel-Alex Polizzi(10-1) op minder as 'n week se kennisgewing. Polizzi het drie agtereenvolgende kompetisies gewen op pad na sy geleentheid in Parys teen een van die gewildste atlete van die sportsoorte.

Nuut aangekondig, No.6-ranglys middelgewigLorenz Larkin(23-7, 1 NC) sal nou in die gesig staarKyle Stewart(15-5) gedurende dieBellator 280hoof kaart. Frankryk s'nDavy Gallon(20-7-2) sal voor sy landgenote en vroue stry as hy teen Switserland in die gesig staarBenjamin Brander(13-8) by liggewig. Opening dieBellator 280televisie kaart, Engelse middelgewigMike Shipman(14-3) Sal bots met die trotse Parys -Gregory Babene(21-11, 1 NC).

Nege titillerende voorlopige wedstryde is aangekondig, insluitend 'n smash tussen voormalige veergewig -titeluitdagerPedro Carvalho(12-5) en nuut getekende poetsmiddelPiotr Niedzielski(16-4), Plus 'n kontrakgewigbotsing van 160 pond tussen “die ware Viking”Die suide agter(15-1) en Engeland seCharlie Leary(17-12-1).

Die voorlopige aanvalle sal drie en 'n half uur vroeër regstreeks stroom12:30 namiddag. ET/9:30 voormiddag. PT Op die Bellator MMA YouTube -kanaal, Showtime Sports YouTube -kanaal en Pluto TV.

Beperkte kaartjies vir die geveg bly te koop byaccorarena.com enBellator.fr. Volg Bellator France op Instagram @BellatorFrance en op Facebook bywww.facebook.com/bellatorfrance/

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BELLATOR 280: Bader Vs. Kongo 2MAIN CARD:

Showtime (VSA) / RMC Sport (Frankryk) / BBC drie & BBC iPlayer (U.K.) / Maagd Media Twee & Maagd Media Sport (IERLAND)

Vrydag, Mei 6, 10 namiddag. CEST/9 p.m.. GMT/4 p.m. En / 1 p.m. PT

Swaargewig wêreldtitel Hoofgebeurtenis: C-Ryan Bader (29-7, 1 NC) vs. #2-Cheick Kongo(31-11-2, 1 NC)

Lig Swaargewig Co-Main Event: Yoel Romero (13-6) vs. #7-Alex Polizzi(10-1) 

Liggewig Bout: Davy Gallon(20-7-2) teenBenjamin Brander(13-8)

Middelgewigtitel Bout: #6-Lorenz Larkin(23-7, 1 NC) teenKyle Stewart (15-5)

Middelgewigtitel Bout: Mike Shipman(14-3) teenGregory Babene(21-11, 1 NC)

BELLATOR 280: Bader Vs. Kongo 2VOORLOPIGE CARD:

Bellator MMA YouTube -kanaal | Showtime Sports YouTube -kanaal | Pluto TV

6:30 namiddag. CEST/12:30 namiddag. ET/9:30 voormiddag. PT

Veergewigtitel Bout: Pedro Carvalho(12-5) teenPiotr Niedzielski(16-4)

Weltergewig Bout: Lewis Long(19-6) teenThibault Gouti(14-5)

Veergewigtitel Bout: Fabacary diatta(8-0) teenJordan Barton(6-2-1)

160-LB kontrakgewig Die suide agter(15-1) teenCharlie Leary(17-12-1) 

Liggewig Bout: Uitgebreide Yves (16-9) teenGavin Hughes (10-2)

Weltergewig Bout: Nicolò Solli(3-1, 1 NC) teenLevy Carriel(3-0)

vlieggewig Bout: Lucie Bertaud(3-3) teenKatarzyna Sadura(5-4)

Middelgewigtitel Bout: Youcef ouabbas(2-0) teenMatthew Duclos(2-1)

Weltergewig Bout: Victor Vechere(5-1) teenBourama camara(4-1)

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

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Opgedateerde skedule van Bellator -gebeure

Gratis. Mei 6 // BELLATOR 280: Bader Vs. Kongo 2 // Accor Arena // Paris, Van

Gratis. Mei 13 // BELLATOR 281: MVP VS. Storley // Die ovo arena wembley // London

Gratis. Junie 24 // BELLATOR 282: Mousasi vs. Wesen// Mohegan Sun Arena // Uncasville, CT

Gratis. September. 23 // Bellator Dublin// 3Arena // Dublin

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Bellator MMA is 'n toonaangewende wêreldwye gemengde vegkunsorganisasie met baie van die beste vegters ter wêreld. Onder die leiding van die veteraan stryd promotor Scott Coker, Bellator -geleenthede vind in groot stede wêreldwyd plaas en kan op televisie gesien word 160 lande deur 'n beskikbare gehoor van meer as een miljard mense. In die Verenigde State van Amerika, Bellator kan op Showtime gesien word. Bellator bestaan ​​uit 'n uitvoerende span wat topbedryf in televisieproduksie insluit, lewende gebeurtenis orkestrasie, vegter ontwikkeling / verhoudings, venue verkryging, borgskap skepping / ontwikkeling, internasionale lisensiëring, bemarking, advertensies, publisiteit en kommissie verhoudings. Bellator is in Hollywood gebaseer, Kalifornië. en besit deur die vermaaklikheidsreus Paramount, die tuiste van die wêreld se voorste vermaak handelsmerke wat aansluit by gehore deur middel van dwingende inhoud oor televisie, rolprent, aanlyn-en mobiele platforms.

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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) neem op Melvin Manhoef (32-15-1, 2 NC) in the co-main event of BELLATOR MMA’s return to Paris’ Accor Arena on Friday, Mei 6. BELLATOR PARIS: Bader Vs. Kongo 2 will be televised live in America on SHOWTIME at 10 namiddag. CEST/4 p.m. EN.

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-gerangskik as swaargewig 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, Die suide agter (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.

Die voorlopige kaart sal 'n vertoonvenster van Franse talent bevat en het begin vorm aanneem met die terugkeer van Uitgebreide Yves (16-9), Wie neem Liverpool aan Gavin Hughes (10-2) In 'n liggewig verhouding. Voorlopige kaartaksie sal regstreeks op die Bellator MMA YouTube -kanaal stroom, Showtime Sports YouTube -kanaal en Pluto TV begin by 6:30 namiddag. CEST/12:30 namiddag. EN.
Kaartjies vir die geveg is nou te koop by accorarena.com en Bellator.fr. Volg Bellator France op Instagram @BellatorFrance en op Facebook by www.facebook.com/bellatorfrance/

Veg uit Miami, Florida, Romero sal sy tweede Bellator -verskyning op Mei maak 6 in Parys. Na 'n sewe jaar lange staking onder leiding van die UFC, Die Amerikaanse top-spanproduk het een van die gesogste gratis agente geword voordat hy met die Scott Coker-geleide promosie in 2020. Met 11 van sy 13 Loopbaanoorwinnings wat deur middel van uitklophou kom, insluitend vier van die eerste ronde variëteit, “Soldaat van God” het die soort uitklopmag wat enige teenstander tot onderdanigheid kan dwing. 'N Drie keer Wêreldbeker-vryslag-stoei-kampioen, five-time Pan-American Freestyle Wrestling Champion, en 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 van sy 32 MMA victims via knockout, insluitend 26 in the first round and eight in the opening minute of action. A native of Amsterdam, Nederland, 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 MAIN CARD:
Showtime (VSA) / RMC Sport (Frankryk) / BBC drie & BBC iPlayer (U.K.) / Maagd Media Twee & Maagd Media Sport (IERLAND)
Vrydag, Mei 6, 10 namiddag. CEST/9 p.m.. GMT/4 p.m. En / 1 p.m. PT

Swaargewig wêreldtitel Hoofgebeurtenis: #C-Ryan Bader (29-7, 1 NC) vs. #2-Cheick Kongo (31-11-2, 1 NC)
Lig Swaargewig Co-Main Event: Yoel Romero (13-6) vs. #10-Melvin Manhoef (32-15-1, 2 NC)
Liggewig Bout: Die suide agter (15-1) vs. Saul Rogers (15-4)
Liggewig Bout: Uitgebreide Yves (16-9) vs. Gavin Hughes (10-2)

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

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Opgedateerde skedule van Bellator -gebeure
Sat., Februarie. 19 / / Bellator MMA 274: Gracie vs. Storley // Mohegan Sun Arena // Uncasville, Conn.
Gratis. Februarie. 25 // Bellator MMA 275: Mousasi vs. Vanderford // 3Arena // Dublin, IRE
Sat. Maart 12 // Bellator MMA 276: Borics vs. Burnell // The Family Arena // St. Louis
Gratis. Mei 6 // BELLATOR PARIS: Bader Vs. Kongo 2 // Accor Arena // Paris, Van
Gratis. Mei 13 // BELLATOR LONDON: Amos vs. MVP // Die SSE -arena, Wembley // London
Bellator, gemengde martial arts, Plaasmoorde, Showtime

Volledige resultate & Photos for BELLATOR MMA 273: Bader Vs. Moldavsky

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Bellator MMA 273: Bader Vs. MOLDAVSKY MAIN CARD:
C-Ryan Bader (29-7, 1 NC) defeated IC-Valentin Moldavsky (11-2) via 'n eenparige besluit (48-47, 48-47, 48-47)

Ryan Bader defends his heavyweight title: "“Obviously, it was a really close fight and at the end there I’m like man that’s a toss up. I felt like I did more damage but it felt so good considering the last fight was a fight I lost. But it was a back and forth, even fight the whole five rounds. It’s just anticlimactic to go out there and have a exciting heavyweight championship five-rounder with a tough dude in Arizona. I wanted that bad!

I’m never too confident, going to judges you know. It’s the first time in my life that I was hoping that they weren’t scoring for the wrestling. I was rocking him pretty good with my punches and I was seeing everything clearly. I underestimated his clenching, his body lock, he kept stepping in front of me with this weird move and he’s stronger than I thought. I’ve never been picked up like before…but I just told myself to keep getting up and then keep with the strikes. At the end there he was just holding on and I landed 20 unanswered elbows to his head. Those can’t be ignored and so when he went to the score cards, I said who knows now…”

#6-Benson Henderson (29-11) verslaan #7-Islam Mamedov (20-2-1) via split besluit (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Benson Henderson following the win in front of his hometown: “Fighting in front of my adopted hometown Phoenix, DIE, it’s amazing. Last time I didn’t give Arizona a very good show. Hierdie keer, I thought I had a better performance so win or lose I knew that I could live with that. Just having a good performance, not a great performance but having a good performance, as opposed to having a bad performance, win or lose you always feel good after great performances. We’re seeking perfection. If you write a book, all these journalists, all these moviemakers, they want to make them part of a movie then make an amazing movie. If you want to, then you have to do your absolute best out there and that’s why I’m always after a better performance.”
“Tonight, getting my hand raised is awesome. This was the first time I fought in front of my sons, my two oldest sons. My 6 year-old and my 4-year-old. Tonight was a great night, but they’re not all great nights so I’m learning to definitely appreciate the good ones when I have them.”

“I felt that I did enough to deserve to get my hand raised, but you just never know. Like Burt Watson always says, if you leave it to the judges, they’re going to make you cry. He is absolutely right. So, I definitely don’t ever want to leave it to the judges. When someone says split decision I’m like oh no, my boys are in the ring…but it was a good night, so I was thankful for it.”

Henry Corrales (20-6) verslaan Aiden Lee (10-6) via eenparige tegniese besluit (29-28, 30-27, 30-27) - (accidental eye poke)

Henry Corrales following his victory: “That’s definitely not the way I wanted to end it here in Phoenix. The fans deserve more and that’s nothing against him, it’s just kind of a late finish and this was the final fight on my contract. This was my 15th fight with BELLATOR and my 20th win, so there’s a lot riding on this fight. I needed to go out there and put on a good performance…I tried.”

I didn’t feel like I really poked him to be honest with you and the replay was showing that it just didn’t look as serious as he was playing it off to be, but it’s the eye, so only he knows how much that hurt. He was super upset after and I was like hey big dog I didn’t poke you on purpose. I mean this is a fist fight! Maar, he was walking away from the cage after and he was acting disappointed the the fight was stopped but while the fight was going on he wasn’t really fighting. His demeanor was off and he was kind of whimpering on shots and it’s like dude you weren’t really going, you were just acting.”

Sabah Homasi (16-10) verslaan Jaleel Willis (15-4) via voorlegging (arm-triangle) by 1:42 van die eerste ronde

Sabah Homasi following his submission win: “It’s one of the kicks I threw I just kicked hard man. I expect this after every fight but just a little swelling. It’s the same stuff after every fight man from all my kicks.”

“You know I just I take whatever they give me. I had his back, I thought I was going to get the rear naked. I don’t like to exert too much energy on something, so if I don’t have it I’m not going to force it. I’m going to take something that’s there, so I let it go and I set up a little trap. It’s something that I’ve transitioned with very well from the back to that trick, so it was there and I took it.”

“He was saying something to me earlier and if he’s saying something to me he should say it like a man. Say it with your damn chest, don’t whisper it. I forgot what he said, but I told him he was going to feel real power tonight and that was it and then obviously quick fight. Ek is 'n gesonde, Ek is in 'n groot vorm, going to get back in the gym and whenever BELLATOR lets me know I’ll give my manager the green light.”

VOORLOPIGE CARD:
Enrique Barzola (17-5-2) verslaan Darrion Caldwell (15-6) via TKO (stakings) by 3:01 van die derde ronde
Chris Gonzalez (7-1) verslaan Jy Awad (24-14, 1 NC) via KO (stoot) by :36 van die eerste ronde
Dalton Rosta (6-0) verslaan Duane Johnson (6-3) via 'n eenparige besluit (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Nikita Mikhailov (9-1) verslaan Blaine Shutt (8-6) via TKO (stoot) by 3:23 van die derde ronde
Lucas Brennan (6-0) verslaan Ben Lugo (5-5) via voorlegging (arm-driehoek verstik) by 2:27 van die eerste ronde
Sullivan Cauley (3-0) verslaan Ben Parrish (5-2) via TKO (stoot) by 4:35 van die eerste ronde

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BELLATOR MMA SET FOR RETURN TO PARIS ON FRIDAY, MAG 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-gerangskik as swaargewig Cheick Kongo (31-11-2, 1 NC) Vrydag, Mei 6. Paris’ Accor Arena is set to play host to the world title fight, which will headline the BELLATOR PARIS: Bader Vs. Kongo gebeurtenis.

Kaartjies vir BELLATOR PARIS: Bader Vs. Kongo 2 is nou te koop by accorarena.com en Bellator.fr.

Broadcast details and additional fights, including a plethora of French talent, are set to be announced in the coming weeks. Volg Bellator France op Instagram @BellatorFrance en op Facebook by 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 in 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. Veg uit 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 van die openingsronde.

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 MAIN CARD:

Swaargewig wêreldtitel Hoofgebeurtenis: #C-Ryan Bader (29-7, 1 NC) vs. #2-Cheick Kongo (31-11-2, 1 NC)

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

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Opgedateerde skedule van Bellator -gebeure
Sat., Februarie. 19 / / BELLATOR 274: Gracie vs. Storley // Mohegan Sun Area // Uncasville, Conn.
Gratis. Februarie. 25 // BELLATOR 275: Mousasi vs. Vanderford // 3Arena // Dublin, IRE
Gratis. Mei 6 // BELLATOR PARIS: Bader Vs. Kongo 2 // Accor Arena // Paris, Van
Gratis. Mei 13 // BELLATOR LONDON: Amos vs. MVP // Die SSE -arena, Wembley // London

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Bellator, gemengde martial arts, Plaasmoorde, Showtime

Former World Champions Benson Henderson & Brent Primus to Fight During Main Card of BELLATOR 268 op Oktober. 16

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LOS ANGELES – The highly anticipated BELLATOR 268: Light Heavyweight World Grand Semifinals event has become even more stacked, adding a 155-pound bout between two former world champions when No. 3 Ranglys liggewig Benson Henderson (28-10) squares up against Brent Primus (10-2). Daarbenewens, a featherweight battle pitting Henry Corrales (18-6) teen Vladyslav Parubchenko (16-2) is set to kick off the main card action on SHOWTIME live Saturday, Oktober 16 by 10 namiddag. ET / 7 pm. PT.

Both semifinal matchups for the BELLATOR Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix will top the card at the Footprint Center, home of the Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury. Light heavyweight World Champion Vadim Nemkov (14-2) defends his world championship against No. 4 ingedeel Anthony “Rumble” Johnson (23-6), while current BELLATOR Heavyweight World Champion Ryan Bader (28-6) faces No. 2-Ranglys ligte swaargewig Corey Anderson (15-5) in die mede-hoofren.

Several new preliminary fights have been confirmed as well and are listed below. The preliminary card will stream live on the BELLATOR MMA YouTube channel, Showtime Sports YouTube -kanaal en Pluto TV begin by 7 namiddag. ET / 4 pm. PT.

Former champions collide in the desert, as former UFC and WEC lightweight champion Benson Henderson squares off with former BELLATOR lightweight champion Brent Primus in a 155-pound bout that is sure to produce fireworks. Both men hold black belts in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and have the capability to finish a fight no matter where it goes. Veg uit Glendale, AZ., “Smooth” Benson Henderson fights on his home turf but has a tough test in a Primus who is eager to return to the top of the mountain at 155-pounds.

Hard-hitting Henry Corrales reintroduces himself to the featherweight ranks, taking on submission guru Vladyslav Parubchenko in the opening bout of the main card. Met 13 van sy 18 professionele oorwinnings kom by wyse van afwerking, “OK” Corrales steps in the cage with another known finisher, as Parubchenko has finished 14 van sy 16 victories with stoppages. Both fighters are in the mix within a stacked BELLATOR featherweight division, and with a win, either fighter could find themselves making an immediate impact on the 145-pound rankings.

Opgedateerde skedule van Bellator -gebeure
Sat. Sewe. 18 // BELLATOR 266: Davis vs. Romero //SAP -sentrum // San Jose, SOOS
Gratis. Oktober. 1 // BELLATOR 267: Lima vs. MVP 2 //Die SSE -arena, Wembley // London, Engeland
Sat. Oktober. 16 // BELLATOR 268: Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix Semifinals // Footprint Center // Phoenix, DIE
Sat. Oktober. 23 // BELLATOR 269: Fedor vs. Johnson // VTB Arena // Moskou, Rusland
Gratis. November. 5 // BELLATOR 270: Gallagher vs. Meng // 3Arena // Dublin, Ierland

BELLATOR 268: Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix Semifinals Main kaart:
Showtime
10 namiddag. ET / 7 pm. PT

Light Heavyweight World Title Main Event: C-Vadim Nemkov (14-2) vs. #4-Anthony "Rumble" Johnson (23-6)
Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix Semifinal Bout: #1-Ryan Bader (28-6, 1 NC) vs. #2-Corey Anderson (15-5)
Liggewig Bout: #3-Benson Henderson (28-10) vs. Brent Primus (10-2)
Veergewigtitel Bout: Henry Corrales (18-6) vs. Vladyslav Parubchenko (16-2)

Voorlopige Card:
Bellator MMA YouTube -kanaal | Showtime Sports YouTube -kanaal | Pluto TV
7 namiddag. ET / 4 pm. PT

Lig Swaargewig Bout: #5-Julias Anglickas (10-1) vs. #10-Karl Albrektsson (12-3)
Kapokgewig Bout: Perez (20-8) vs. Brett Johns (17-3)
Lig Swaargewig Bout: Sullivan Cauley (1-0) vs. Deon Clash (1-0)
Liggewig Bout: Nick Browne (11-1) vs. Bobby Lee (12-6)
Middelgewigtitel Bout: Javier Torres (11-5, 1 NC) vs. Gregory Milliard (12-6)
Vroue se vlieggewig Bout: Sumiko Inaba (2-0) vs. Randi Field (2-0)
Liggewig Bout: Lance Gibson Jr. (4-0) vs. Raymond Pina (9-4)
Amateur Strawweight Bout: Maria Henderson (1-0) vs. Collette Santiago (0-1)

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Bellator MMA is 'n toonaangewende wêreldwye gemengde vegkunsorganisasie met baie van die beste vegters ter wêreld. Onder die leiding van die veteraan stryd promotor Scott Coker, Bellator -geleenthede vind in groot stede wêreldwyd plaas en kan op televisie gesien word 160 lande aan 'n beskikbare gehoor van meer as een miljard mense. In die Verenigde State van Amerika, Bellator kan op Showtime gesien word. Bellator bestaan ​​uit 'n uitvoerende span wat topbedryf in televisieproduksie insluit, lewende gebeurtenis orkestrasie, vegter ontwikkeling / verhoudings, venue verkryging, borgskap skepping / ontwikkeling, internasionale lisensiëring, bemarking, advertensies, publisiteit en kommissie verhoudings. Bellator is in Hollywood gebaseer, Kalifornië. en word besit deur vermaaklikheidsreus Viomcbs, die tuiste van die wêreld se voorste vermaak handelsmerke wat aansluit by gehore deur middel van dwingende inhoud oor televisie, rolprent, aanlyn-en mobiele platforms.

About SHOWTIME
Showtime Networks Inc. (SNI), a wholly owned subsidiary of ViacomCBS Inc., Besit en bedryf die Premium Service Showtime®, wat krities bekroonde oorspronklike reekse bevat, uitdagende dokumentêre films, Box-kantoor treffer films, Komedie- en musiekspesialiteite en harde treffende sportsoorte. Showtime is beskikbaar as 'n alleenstaande streamingdiens oor alle belangrike streaming-toestelle en showtime.com, sowel as via kabel, DBS, Telco en streaming videoverskaffers. SNI bedryf ook die premium -dienste die filmkanaal™ en Flix®, sowel as op aanvraagweergawes van al drie handelsmerke. SNI bemark en versprei sport en vermaak gebeure vir uitstalling aan intekenare op 'n betaal-per-view basis deur Showtime PPV®. Vir meer inligting, gaan www.SHO.com.
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BELLATOR MMA Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix Resumes With Semifinals at Footprint Center in Phoenix October 16

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Light Heavyweight World Champion Vadim Nemkov Set To Defend Title Against ‘Rumble’ Johnson, While Ryan Bader Goes Toe-To-Toe With Corey Anderson Live on SHOWTIME®by 10 Namiddag. ET / 7 pm. PT

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LOS ANGELES– BELLATOR MMA’s massive second half of 2021 keeps rolling on Saturday, Oktober 16, when both of the high-profile semifinal matchups for the Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix take place at the Footprint Center, home of the Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury. Light heavyweight kingpinVadim Nemkov (14-2) defends his world championship against No. 4 ingedeelAnthony “Rumble” Johnson (23-6), while current BELLATOR Heavyweight World ChampionRyan Bader (28-6) facesNo. 2-Ranglys ligte swaargewigCorey Anderson (15-5) in die mede-hoofren.

Bellator MMA: Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix Semifinals will be televised live on SHOWTIME at10 namiddag. ET / 7 pm. PT. Die voorlopige gevegte sal regstreeks op die Bellator MMA YouTube -kanaal stroom, Showtime Sports YouTube -kanaal en Pluto TV begin by 7 namiddag. ET / 4 pm. PT. Additional bouts and ticket information will be announced at a later date.

Team Fedor’s Vadim Nemkov looks to remain BELLATOR 205-pound champion on September 25, further cementing his status as the best light heavyweight fighter on the planet. In sy laaste uitstappie, Nemkov went five hard rounds with former championPhil Davis, earning a unanimous decision victory en route to punching his ticket to the semifinals. Should Nemkov defend his belt again and move on to the grand prix final, between Davis—a wrestler by trade—and the power-punching “Rumble,” Nemkov will have showcased his full repertoire as a mixed martial artist in the tournament. Nemkov has been perfect in BELLATOR to this point, winning all six of his contests including three knockouts and a submission.

“Rumble” Johnsonmade his BELLATOR MMA debut in the opening round of the grand prix, engaging in a back-and-forth affair with Jose Augusto before notching another signature “Rumble” knockout in the second round. Met die oorwinning, the 37-year-old made it clear his time away from the sport has not slowed him down, and with wins over the likes of Glover Teixeira, Alexander Gustafsson, Phil Davis and current BELLATOR heavyweight champion Ryan Bader, “Rumble” remains one of the most imposing forces in the entire sport.

A winner in eight of his last ten bouts, Arizona State University’s “Darth” Bader will have a home game as he looks to keep the ball rolling when he steps into the BELLATOR cage for the ninth time, on the road to re-capturing the 205-pound belt he once held. Bader—despite his participation in the Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix—remains the BELLATOR Heavyweight Champion, a title he plans on unifying with the interim-champValentin Moldavksy following the conclusion of the 205-pound tournament. Bader’s storied career has earned him the moniker of a legend slayer, with wins over all-time greats likeFedor Emelianenko, Antonio Rogerio Nogueira, Rashad Evans, and Quinton “Rampage” Jackson.

Corey Anderson has made an excellent impression since his arrival in BELLATOR, reeling off two dominant victories over the likes of veteranMelvin Manhoefand former ACA ChampionDovletdzhan Yagshimuradov, both ending via TKO. The Rockton, Siek. product came to the promotion boasting an already impressive resumé, previously triumphing over Johnny Walker, Glover Teixeira and Jan Błachowicz amongst others. Anderson’s fight with Bader, his third under the BELLATOR banner, will be his first with the promotion while fans are in attendance.

BELLATOR MMA fans who are new subscribers to the SHOWTIME streaming service can sign up now for a limited time offer which includes a 30-day free trial, followed by a discounted monthly subscription fee of $4.99/month for the next six months. Viewers can sign up atSHO.com/BellatorMMA. Subscribers will be delivered two premier BELLATOR MMA events per month throughout 2021 en verder, with all events scheduled to air live at 9 namiddag. ET / 6 pm. PT anywhere the SHOWTIME service is available.

Bellator MMA: Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix SemifinalsMain kaart:

Showtime

10 namiddag. ET / 7 pm. PT

Light Heavyweight World Title Main Event: C-Vadim Nemkov (14-2) vs. #4-Anthony "Rumble" Johnson(25-0)

Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix Semifinal Bout: #1-Ryan Bader (28-6) vs. #2-Corey Anderson (15-5)

Voorlopige Card: 

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7 namiddag. ET / 4 pm. PT

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

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BELLATOR MMA is a leading global mixed martial arts and kickboxing organization featuring many of the best fighters in the world. Onder die leiding van die veteraan stryd promotor Scott Coker, Bellator -geleenthede vind in groot stede wêreldwyd plaas en kan op televisie gesien word 160 lande aan 'n beskikbare gehoor van meer as een miljard mense. In die Verenigde State van Amerika, Bellator kan op Showtime gesien word. Bellator bestaan ​​uit 'n uitvoerende span wat topbedryf in televisieproduksie insluit, lewende gebeurtenis orkestrasie, vegter ontwikkeling / verhoudings, venue verkryging, borgskap skepping / ontwikkeling, internasionale lisensiëring, bemarking, advertensies, publisiteit en kommissie verhoudings. Bellator is in Hollywood gebaseer, Kalifornië. en word besit deur vermaaklikheidsreus Viomcbs, die tuiste van die wêreld se voorste vermaak handelsmerke wat aansluit by gehore deur middel van dwingende inhoud oor televisie, rolprent, aanlyn-en mobiele platforms.

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Showtime Networks Inc. (SNI), a wholly owned subsidiary of ViacomCBS Inc., Besit en bedryf die Premium Service Showtime®, wat krities bekroonde oorspronklike reekse bevat, uitdagende dokumentêre films, Box-kantoor treffer films, Komedie- en musiekspesialiteite en harde treffende sportsoorte. Showtime is beskikbaar as 'n alleenstaande streamingdiens oor alle belangrike streaming-toestelle en showtime.com, sowel as via kabel, DBS, Telco en streaming videoverskaffers. SNI bedryf ook die premium -dienste die filmkanaal™ en Flix®, sowel as op aanvraagweergawes van al drie handelsmerke. SNI bemark en versprei sport en vermaak gebeure vir uitstalling aan intekenare op 'n betaal-per-view basis deur Showtime PPV®. Vir meer inligting, gaanwww.SHO.com. 

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Heavyweight Interim Title Bout Announced for BELLATOR 261 Vrydag, Junie 25 – Woon op Showtime

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BELLATOR MMA™ INTRODUCES FIRST INTERIM TITLE IN COMPANY HISTORY

TOP-RANKED TIM JOHNSON SQUARES UP AGAINST NUMBER THREE RANKED VALENTIN MOLDAVSKY IN HEAVYWEIGHT INTERIM TITLE TILT TO HEADLINEBELLATOR 261 OP Vrydag, Junie 25 – LIVE ON SHOWTIME

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OUTLAW FACES JURY HIGHLIGHTING A TRIO OF PRELIMINARY FIGHT ANNOUNCEMENTS

Los Angeles -As current BELLATOR MMA heavyweight championRyan Badercontinues his pursuit of re-claiming his light heavyweight championship in the ongoing Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix, BELLATOR MMA has officially introduced an interim title for the heavyweight division.

Op Vrydag, Junie 25, Moenie. 1 gerangskik as swaargewigTim Johnson (15-6) en Geen. 3 gerangskik as swaargewigValentin Moldavsky (10-1) will vie for the interim title in the main event ofBELLATOR MMA 261.The event will be available live on SHOWTIME, with the main card set to kickoff at9 namiddag. ET / 6 pm. PT, emanating from Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn.

The winner of the interim title will become Bader’s mandatory challenger when he returns to the heavyweight division or will be elevated to full champion in the event that Bader chooses to stay at light heavyweight following the culmination of the current Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix.

In addition to the main event, three additional preliminary bouts have been confirmed. Two lightweight bouts, Moenie. 5 ingedeel Myles Jury (19-5) versus No. 6 ingedeel Sidney Outlaw (15-4) en Jesaja Hokit (vir debuut) teen Aaron Hughes (1-1) have been confirmed. Ook, a women’s strawweight tilt pitting Lena Ovchynnikova (12-6, 1 NC) teen Kyra Batara (8-4) will also take place on June 25. The preliminary card of Bellator MMA 261: Johnson vs. Moldavsky streams live on the BELLATOR MMA YouTube channel, SHOWTIME Sports YouTube channel and Pluto TV at 6 namiddag. EN / 3 pm. PT. Additional bouts will be announced at a later date.

Riding a three-fight win streak, UFC veteran Timothy Johnson firmly entrenched himself as the clear-cut number one contender in the BELLATOR heavyweight division with impressive first-round finishes overMatt MitrioneenTyrell fortuin.  His October 2020 oorwinning oorCheick Kongo during the first-ever major MMA event in France catapulted him to the top of the division. Proudly hailing from North Dakota, but fighting out of Las Vegas, the Xtreme Couture-product is also won two national championships while wrestling at Minnesota State University and a heavyweight championship on the regional MMA circuit.

Training under the tutelage of heavyweight legendFedor Emelianenko, Valentin Moldavsky has begun carving out his own legacy, becoming the No. 3 ranked BELLATOR heavyweight and securing himself an interim title shot with a perfect 5-0 record within the confines of the BELLATOR cage. A multi-time European Sambo champion, Moldavsky has defeated top heavyweight contenders such asJavy Ayala, Linton Vassell, and Roy Nelson on his climb to the top. Born in Ukraine, the 29-year-old looks to join teammateVadim Nemkov and bring more gold to Team Fedor’s trophy case on June 25.

SHOWTIME streaming service is offering a 30-day free trial, followed by a discounted monthly subscription fee of $4.99/month for the next six months. Viewers can sign up atSHO.com/BellatorMMA. Subscribers will be delivered two premier BELLATOR MMA events per month throughout 2021 en verder, with all events scheduled to air live on Friday nights at 9 namiddag. ET / 6 pm. PT anywhere the SHOWTIME service is available.

Bellator MMA 261: Johnson vs. MoldavskyMain kaart:

Showtime

9 namiddag. ET / 6 pm. PT

Interim Heavyweight Title Main Event: #1-Tim Johnson (15-6) vs. #3-Valentin Moldavsky(10-1)

Voorlopige Card: 

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6 namiddag. EN / 3 pm. PT

Strawweight bout: Lena Ovchynnikova (12-6, 1 NC) teenKyra Batara (8-4)

Liggewig bout: Jesaja Hokit (vir debuut) teenAaron Hughes (1-1)

Liggewig bout: #5-Myles Jury(19-5) vs. #6-Sidney Outlaw (15-4)

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FIGHT NIGHT RESULTS & PHOTOS FOR BELLATOR 256: Bader Vs. MACHIDA 2

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Post-Fight Interviews available on the BELLATOR PR YouTube Channel

Uncasville, Conn. - BELLATOR 256: Bader Vs. Machida 2 is officially in the books.

The BELLATOR MMA Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix rolls on as Bellator MMA returns next Friday, April 16 op Showtime, wanneer Vadim Nemkov defends his light heavyweight world title against former championPhil Davis en Corey Anderson welcomes Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov to the BELLATOR Cage in the event’s co-headliner. The opening round culminates on SHOWTIME on May 7 wanneer Anthony "Rumble" Johnson en Yoel Romero square off at Bellator MMA 258, a massive event headlined by a bantamweight world title fight featuring Juan Archuleta vs. Sergio Pettis.



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Bellator MMA 256: Bader Vs. Machida 2 Main kaart:
#1-Ryan Bader (28-6, 1 NC) verslaan #4-Lyoto Machida (26-11) via 'n eenparige besluit (49-46, 49-45, 49-45)
Bader “I don’t know who I’d rather face next. I don’t know much about [Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov] but I know Corey [Anders] really well. I brought him in for training camps for Phil Davis. He’s a good guy so I’m rooting for him. But if I have to fight him, I know he’s tough. I’m in this tournament and I ran through another tournament before. I had fun so that’s why I came down here. It doesn’t matter who’s in my way. I want that belt back and this was the first step right here.

“There’s redemption this whole tournament. I got one back on Machida but I’ve lost to Nemkov and I’ve lost to Anthony Johnson, so I would like to meet one of them in the finals. But honestly, to make it to the finals and fight for the belt, I’d be happy with whoever it is.”

#2-Liz Carmouche (15-7) verslaan Vanessa Porto (22-8) via 'n eenparige besluit (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
Carmouche: “As soon as they say I’m clear and I’m good, I’m ready to get right back into fighting camp and go for the belt. If I don’t get a title shot, I’d be disappointed of course. I came in here with the hopes that I would work up the ranks to fight for the title. I just need to know what I need to do. You tell me who I need to beat to get that fight and I’ll do it. I certainly hope that taking somebody who has more fights than I do and beating her tonight would put me in contention for that belt.”

#3-Adam Borics (17-1) defeated#8-Jeremy Kennedy (16-3, 1 NC) via 'n eenparige besluit (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Borics: “I don’t care who my next opponent is, but just give me the winner of the [Featherweight World Grand Prix] toernooi. I’m definitely next in line. My goal is to get the winner but let’s see what BELLATOR wants. I am really happy I got this opportunity to fight during these crazy times. I feel that I am ready for a title. I have eight or nine fights with BELLATOR so yes, I would like to fight for the title next.”

#3-Cat Zingano (12-4) verslaan Olivia Parker (4-2) via voorlegging (armbar) by 2:56 van die eerste ronde
Zingano: “I want to go against the best. I know who’s the best. I know these two girls [Cris Cyborg and Leslie Smith] have a fight coming up in a couple months and I’d love to get a shot at the belt over here in BELLATOR. That would mean a lot to me.”

Dan Moret (15-6) verslaan #3-Yamauchi up (25-5) via split besluit (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Rising welterweight star Jaron “Boots” Ennis was interviewed on the telecast ahead of his SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING main event debut tomorrow night against former 140-pound world champion Sergey Lipinets.

“You’re going to see a lot of speed, krag, and me having fun. It’s about making statements and getting knockouts at the end of the night,” said the 23-year-old Ennis, who will be taking on the toughest challenge of his career in Lipinets as he pursues a world title shot. “It’s going to be a great opportunity for me to headline my first SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING and it’s the start of me being a pay-per-view star. It’s only up after this. It’s time for me to do my thing tomorrow night.”

Voorlopige Card:
Dalton Rosta (5-0) verslaan Tony Johnson (9-3) via 'n eenparige besluit (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Talita Nogueira (8-2) verslaan Jessica Borga (3-3) via 'n eenparige besluit (29-27, 29-27, 29-27)
#10-Jornel Lugo (6-0) verslaan #8-Cass Bell (5-2) via 'n eenparige besluit (30-26, 30-27, 30-27)
Cody Law (3-0) verslaan Nathan Ghareeb (2-1) via 'n eenparige besluit (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Jaylon Bates (2-0) verslaan Jeffrey Glossner (2-2) via voorlegging (guillotine) by 1:27 van die tweede ronde
Nainoa Dung (4-2) verslaan Izzy William (4-4) via 'n eenparige besluit (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Diana Avsaragova (3-0) verslaan Tara Graff (1-3) via uitklophou (stoot) by :29 van die eerste ronde
John Douma (5-2) verslaan Will Smith (3-3) via split besluit (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

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FIGHT NIGHT RESULTS & PHOTOS FOR BELLATOR MMA 255: Gabriël Vega. SANCHEZ 2

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COMPLETE FIGHT NIGHT PHOTOS

Bellator MMA 255: Pitbull vs. Sanchez 2Main kaart:

C-Patricio Pitbull (32-4) defeated #2-Emmanuel Sanchez(20-5) via technical submission (guillotine verstik) by 3:35 van die eerste ronde

#6-Jason Jackson(14-4) verslaan #3-Neiman Gracie(10-2) via 'n eenparige besluit (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

#6-Tyrell fortuin(10-1) verslaanJack May (11-8) via TKO (stoot) by 3:16 van die eerste ronde

Usman Nurmagomedov(12-0) verslaanMike Hamel(7-5) via 'n eenparige besluit (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)

5-Kana Watanabe(10-0-1) verslaan #4-Alejandra Lara(9-4) via split besluit (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

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#6-Magomed Magomedov (18-1) verslaanCee Jay Hamilton (15-8) via voorlegging (agter-naak verstik) by 1:22 van die tweede ronde

Mandel van 'n skelm (8-1) verslaanRicardo Seixas (9-3) via uitklophou (stakings) by 3:23 van die eerste ronde

Khalid Murtazaliev (15-2) verslaanFabio Aguiar (17-2) via 'n eenparige besluit (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)

Chris Gonzalez (6-0) verslaanRoger Huerta (24-13-1) via voorlegging (stakings) by 3:01 van die derde ronde

Jose Augusto (17-1) verslaanJonathan Wilson (9-3) via voorlegging (head and arm choke) by 4:58 van die eerste ronde

Roman Faraldo (5-0) verslaanTrevor Gudde (2-2) via TKO 1:30 van die eerste ronde

Jordan Newman (3-0) verslaanBranko Busick (2-2) via TKO (stakings) by 2:30 van die tweede ronde

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THE FINALS OF THE BELLATOR MMA FEATHERWEIGHT WORLD GRAND PRIX – CHAMPION PATRICIO “PITBULL” VS. #1-RANKED AJ MCKEE

Aanhalings:

Patricio “Pitbull:"“I am ready to fight AJ McKee right now, please just tell SHOWTIME, I will get in the cage and we can take care of this tomorrow.”

“I want to be the first man to defeat McKee, he has been opening his mouth about me for a very long time, this will be the biggest fight in BELLATOR history.”

Ook McKee: “Patricio Pitbull has been the man. Nothing against him. He’s got great accolades. I already said I’m going to be the champ-champ. Vir my, it’s the new era. He said my time is over. My time has just begun. Ons sal sien.

“It’s a fight the fans have wanted for the longest. Op die top van dat, he’s underrated. He’s an outstanding champ. His accolades, his credentials, his record is phenomenal. Maar aan die einde van die dag, nobody has a win over me. Nobody has a belt with my name on it and nobody is going to get a belt with my name on it.”

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SHOWTIME® TO DELIVER A FLURRY OF BELLATOR MMA™ CONTENT ACROSS PLATFORMS IN ADVANCE OF LIVE BELLATOR DEBUT ON APRIL 2

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Exclusive Fight Content Includes Past Events, Hoogtepunte, And In-Depth Analysis of Featherweight And Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix

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NEW YORK – MARCH 19, 2021 – BELLATOR MMAis launching on SHOWTIME on Friday, April 2 withBellator MMA 255: Pitbull vs. Sanchez 2 followed by two consecutive Friday nights of live championship MMA fight action. In anticipation of the launch, SHOWTIME will air a collection of BELLATOR specials and fight replays across its distribution platforms to set the stage for the April 2 live event featuring theBELLATOR MMA Featherweight World Grand Prix Semifinal, as well as the beginning of the highly anticipatedBELLATOR MMA Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix set to begin on Friday, April 9 and Friday, April 16.

Starting this week, both SHOWTIME subscribers and non-subscribers have access to an exclusive collection of fights that have paved the way for the compelling upcoming matchups in each of these premier mixed martial arts tournaments featuringGabriël Vega, Emmanuel Sanchez, Ook McKee, Vadim Nemkov, Ryan Bader en meer.

Daarbenewens, SHOWTIME Sports will present a pair of highlight-driven specials hosted byMorning Kombat’sBrian Campbell and Luke Thomas to preview the Pitbull vs. Sanchez featherweight semifinal and the start of the eight-man Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix tournament. TitledROAD TO BELLATOR MMA, bothspecial programs will consist of highlights, analysis, and fight predictions, as SHOWTIME Sports’ dynamic combat sports duo prepares viewers for the live debut of BELLATOR MMA on SHOWTIME.

ROAD TO BELLATOR MMA: Pitbull vs. Sanchez 2 will debut on Monday, March 22 whileROAD TO BELLATOR MMA: Light Heavyweight World Grand Prixwill premiere one week later on Monday, Maart 29 op dieShowtime Sport enBellator MMA YouTube channels.Both programs also will beavailable to subscribers on all SHOWTIME On Demand platforms, on SHOWTIME EXTREME, as well as to SHOWTIME distributors for their free-on-demand and online portals.

Op Saterdag, Maart 27, a replay ofBellator MMA 253: Caldwell vs. McKee will air on SHOWTIME at 8 namiddag. ET / PT. The four-fight card, includingMcKee’s iconic “McKee-otine” finish over former BELLATOR Bantamweight World ChampionDarrion Caldwell that propelled the young star into the Featherweight World Grand Prix Final, will also replay onSHOWTIME on Sunday, Maart 28 by 12 Midnight ET/PT, and again on Thursday, April 1 by 9 namiddag. ET / PT.

BELLATOR 253, along with several past events which featured the world-class fighters in the upcoming tournaments, will be scheduled on SHOWTIME EXTREME weeknights at 10 namiddag. ET/PT and are now available on SHOWTIME On Demand platforms. Select events will be available for free to non-subscribers via SHOWTIME distributor platforms and on Pluto TV’s SHOWTIME Selects and BELLATOR MMA channels.

As part of the launch of BELLATOR MMA on SHOWTIME, the network is offering viewers who are new to the SHOWTIME streaming service a 30-day free trial, followed by a discounted monthly subscription fee of $4.99/month for the next six months. Viewers can sign up atSHO.com/BellatorMMA.

The following fight replays are scheduled for the weeks ahead as fans prepare for the launch of BELLATOR MMA on SHOWTIME:

·       Bellator MMA 252: Pitbull vs. Carvalho- (Original air date 11/12/2020)

·Bellator MMA 251: Manhoef vs. Anders- (Original air date 11/05/2020)

·Bellator MMA 245: Davis vs. Machida 2- (Original air date 09/11/2020)

·Bellator MMA 244: Bader Vs. Nemkov- (Original air date 08/21/2020)

·Bellator MMA 222: MacDonald vs. Gracie- (Original air date 06/14/2019)

·Bellator MMA 220: MacDonald vs. Fitch- (Original air date 04/27/2019)

·Bellator MMA 214: Fedor vs. Bader- (Original air date 01/26/2019)

·Bellator MMA 186: Bader Vs. Vassell- (Original air date 11/03/2017)

·Meer, two individual bouts from BELLATOR MMA 209: - (Original air date 11/16/2018)

  • Bellator MMA: Davis vs Nemkov
  • Bellator MMA: Pitbull vs. Sanchez

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