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TWO WORLD TITLE FIGHTS! MCKEE-PITBULL 2, NEMKOV-ANDERSON TOP INCREDIBLY STACKED NEW FIGHT CARD SET FOR APRIL 15

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UNDEFEATED WORLD CHAMPIONA. J. MCKEE TO DEFEND BELLATOR MMA 145-POUND WORLD TITLE IN REMATCH AGAINST FORMER NUMBER ONE POUND-FOR-POUND & TWO-DIVISION CHAMPIONPATRICIO PITBULL

205-POUND CHAMPIONVADIM NEMKOV TO BATTLE TOP-RANKEDCOREY ANDERSON FOR $1 MILLION PRIZE IN BELLATOR LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT WORLD GRAND PRIX FINAL

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BELLATOR 277 SET FOR FRIDAY, Abril 15, AT 10 P.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT LIVE ON SHOWTIME INSIDE THE SAP CENTER IN SAN JOSE, CALIF.

TICKETS ON SALE THIS FRIDAY

LOS ANGELES (Febrer. 16, 2022) -Two outstanding world-championship showdowns. Four of BELLATOR MMA’s best pound-for-pound fighters. One highly anticipated rematch. The promotion’s all-time greatest athlete striving to avenge a highlight-reel loss to the company’s homegrown superstar. A tournament final awarding a seven-figure jackpot to the victor.

BELLATOR’s fourth phenomenal fight card of 2022 promises to be one for the ages.

Fresh off a 117-second destruction of his upcoming opponent and claiming the $1 million bounty at the BELLATOR MMA Featherweight World Grand Prix Finale, unbeaten BELLATOR Featherweight World TitleholderA. J. McKee (18-0) hopes to take the next step toward becoming the sport’s greatest fighter as he battles former top pound-for-pound and two-division championPatricio Pitbull (32-5) for the second time in less than nine months on Friday, Abril 15, a10 p.m. ET / 7 pm. PT en viu per SHOWTIME.

In the co-feature ofBellator 277: McKee vs. Pitbull 2 al Centre de SAP a San Jose, Qualif., current 205-pound BELLATOR MMA World ChampionVadim Nemkov (15-2) will defend his title for the third time and aims to take home the $1 million prize three days before U.S. Tax Day when he squares off against the surging No. 1-classificat contendentCorey Anderson(16-5)in the BELLATOR MMA Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix final.

Les entrades perBellator MMA 277: McKee vs. Pitbull 2 sortirà a la venda aquest divendres, Febrer. 18 at bothTicketmaster.com iBellator.com with a special presale starting the day prior.

Més, four preliminary bouts have been announced including a mouthwatering matchup between two highly ranked heavyweights as No. 5-classificatTim Johnson (15-8) faces surging No. 6-classificatTyrell Fortune(11-2, 1 NC) in a rematch fromBellator 239. Their first fight ended with Johnson securing a win that earned great consideration for the 2020 KO of the Year. The preliminary bouts will stream live three hours earlier at7 p.m. ET / 4 pm. PT on the BELLATOR MMA YouTube channel, SHOWTIME Sports YouTube channel and Pluto TV.

In their historic initial matchup at the Forum in Inglewood, Qualif., McKee stunned Pitbull by landing a punishing left leg kick to the head at 1:40 of the opening stanza atBELLATOR MMA 263al juliol 31, 2021. The champion then continued the onslaught by unleashing a series of brutal unanswered head shots that floored the Brazilian legend.

Moments later as McKee prematurely raised his arms in celebration, Pitbull rose from the depths of defeat only to be greeted by a fighter hell bent on stealing his crown and claiming the $1 million prize. With the 25-time BELLATOR MMA veteran backed up against the fence, MMA’s brightest young brawler locked in a guillotine choke. With Pitbull seeming to lose consciousness, referee Mike Beltran halted matters at 1:57 del marc de l'obertura.

“Hosting the world’s best mixed martial artists in the great city of San Jose is something that has been important to me during my career as a fight promoter and I’m happy to continue that with our card on April 15,” BELLATOR President Scott Coker said. “The rematch between A.J. McKee and Patricio Pitbull for the featherweight title, as well as our Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix Final featuring Vadim Nemkov against Corey Anderson are two fights that could headline any event on their own, but we are bringing both to SAP Center at San Jose on the same night to show the fans here that we truly value their support throughout the years.”

A native of Long Beach, Qualif., BELLATOR’s top-rated pound-for-pound fighter has exceeded the lofty expectations placed on him since his professional debut three days following his 20º aniversari. Armed with six knockouts and seven submissions, the Team Bodyshop product, qui complirà 27 eight days before his rematch against Pitbull, has shown a knack for securing lightning-fast finishes with 10 coming in the first round. “Mercenary” has earned dominant victories over every fighter who has opposed him, including former World Champions Pitbull, Pat Curran, and Darrion Caldwell, who McKee submitted with a rare-modified neck crank that was later dubbed the “McKee-otine.” The winner of the 2020 Submission of the Year Award for his 71-second annihilation of Caldwell has fought a total of 33 rounds across 18 career contests (1.8 rounds per bout), while logging less than 41 total minutes in the BELLATOR cage since turning pro in August 2012.

One half of the vaunted Pitbull Brothers duo, Patricio has long been considered the crown jewel of BELLATOR MMA, where he currently sits at No. 3 in the BELLATOR MMA men’s pound-for-pound rankings. Holding a remarkable 32-5 record with wins over elite competition, including the likes of former World Champions Pat Curran, Juan Archuleta, and Daniel Straus (dues vegades). En 2019, the 34-year-old Brazilian captured the BELLATOR Lightweight World Championship from Michael Chandler, becoming only the second BELLATOR athlete to hold two titles simultaneously. Amb 23 finishes in 37 baralles professionals, Pitbull has shown repeatedly that he possesses the well-rounded skillset required to reign over multiple weight classes.

Currently BELLATOR MMA’s second-ranked pound-for-pound fighter, Nemkov captured the BELLATOR MMA light heavyweight crown by defeating Ryan Bader via second-round TKO atBellator MMA 244 in August 2020. Riding a nine-fight winning streak dating back to June 2016, the ferocious 29-year-old sports seven first-round knockouts, with two in the initial minute of action. After successfully defending his light heavyweight belt by earning a tough unanimous decision over Phil Davis, the pride of Belgorod, Russia and Fedor Emelianenko protégé scored a fourth-round submission of late replacement Julius Anglickas in the semifinals of the BELLATOR Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix during his last outing on Oct. 16, 2021.

Anderson, of Robbinsville, N. J., has ascended to the top of the BELLATOR 205-pound rankings by vanquishing seven of his past eight opponents, including a third-round stoppage of Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov atBellator MMA 257 d'abril 16, 2021. Exactly six months later atBellator MMA 268, the Rockford, Ill., native walked into the cage to the spellbinding sounds of The Doors’ “Five to One,” and took the song title literally by knocking out Arizona State University wrestling legend Ryan Bader in 51 seconds in front of Bader’s hometown crowd at the Footprint Center in Phoenix, Ariz. In his first promotional appearance, “Overtime” registered a second-round TKO over Dutch kickboxing legend Melvin Manhoef atBellator MMA 251 al novembre 2020. Prior to joining BELLATOR, Anderson tallied a 10-5 record with a rival promotion, winning “The Ultimate Fighter 19” tournament in 2014, and boasting impressive wins over Glover Teixeira, Jan Błachowicz and Johnny Walker, entre d'altres.

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Baralles addicionals s'anunciaran en breu.

Bellator 277: McKEE VS. PITBULL 2TARGETA PRINCIPAL:

Divendres, Abril 15 - viureTEMPS DE LA FUNCIÓ

10 p.m. ET / 7 pm. PT

Campionat Mundial de Peses Pesos: C–A. J. McKee (18-0) vs. No. 1-Patricio Pitbull (15-5)

 Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix Final: C-Vadim Nemkov (15-2) vs. No. 1-Corey Anderson (16-5)

TARGETA PRELIMINAR: 

Canal de YouTube BELLATOR MMA | Canal de YouTube SHOWTIME Sports | Pluto TV

7 p.m. ET / 4 pm. PT

Heavyweight Bout: No. 5-Tim Johnson(15-8) vs. No. 6-Tyrell Fortune(11-2, 1 NC)

Baralla de pes welter: No. 10-Kyle Crutchmer(8-1) vs.Michael Lombardo(12-2, 1 NC)

Baralla de pes welter: Shane Keefe(2-0) vs.Tyson Miller (2-0)

140-Lliura de pes de pes: Gaston Bolanos (5-3) vs.Cass Bell(5-2)

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Horari actualitzat dels esdeveniments de Bellator

Dissabte, Febrer. 19 // Bellator 274: Gracie vs. Storley // Mohegan Sun Arena // Uncasville, Conn.

Lliure. Febrer. 25 // Bellator 275: Mousasi vs. Vanderford // 3Arena // Dublín, Irlanda

Lliure. Mar. 12 // Bellator 276: Borics vs. Burnell // L’àmbit familiar // St. Louis, Vostè.

Lliure. Abril. 15 // Bellator 277: McKee vs. Pitbull 2/Nemkov vs. Anderson // SAP Center // Sant Josep, Califòrnia.

Lliure. Maig 6 // Bellator Paris: Bader vs.. Kongo 2 // Accor Arena // París, Des de

Lliure. Maig 13 // Bellator London: Amos vs. MVP // The OVO Arena Wembley // Londres

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Complete Fight Night Results, Cites & Fotos per a BELLATOR MMA 269: Fedor vs. Johnson

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Bellator 269 Post-Fight Interviews

Bellator MMA 269: Fedor Vs.. JOHNSON MAIN CARD RESULTS AND QUOTES:

Fedor Emelianenko (40-6, 1 NC) def. No. 2 Tim Johnson (15-8) via KO i 1:46 de la primera ronda

Fedor Emelianenko:
“I feel very great. Em sento bé. Two years passed. I’m happy that everything worked out the way we were thinking.

“I’m very happy for the fact that we made the audience happy and we delivered such great joy to our fans. To those who follow our career and Bellator events.

“Its much easier for me to perform in America. I don’t have such huge attention, or maybe I do get the attention, but all the events are strictly planned. Here at home all our camp and our preparation for the fight took place under the supervision of media, journalists and so forth and so on.

“Its difficult to say, I think this is one of the most important wins of my career taking into consideration the location, the country (Rússia), the age. Taking into consideration the force of Tim Johnson, who is a strong opponent.

“Thank god I’m still in sports and I’m not losing my speed.

“Its difficult to answer the ‘what if’ questions. I would like to say that at this moment I’m not planning on finishing my career. I will talk to Scott Coker and my family.”

No. 8 Said Sowma (8-2) def. Vitaly Minakov (22-2) mitjançant TKO a 3:08 de la tercera ronda

Said Sowma:
“I couldn’t hit the guy while he was fixing his finger when it was broken. I told the ref that his finger was messed up when he was telling us to keep fighting. I want to fighting him like a true martial artist, not like that.

“I haven’t thought about who’s next, I’m just excited about this one right now. He was a lot heavier than I was, but it wasn’t a fight that I took on short notice. I just wanted a step up in opponents. I believe that if you fight bums your whole life, then you will be a bum. I hope I laid a path for everyone at home that you can achieve anything you set your mind to no matter where you’re from.

“Minakov didn’t finish me in one minute like he usually does with his opponents so I’m pretty happy, but it was definitely a bit of a bittersweet win for me.”

No. 6 Usman Nurmagomedov (14-0) def. Patrik Pietila (11-9) a través de la submissió (RNC) a 4:06 de la primera ronda

Usman Nurmagomedov:
“I’m feeling good. I want to thank God for this victory. It was amazing fighting here in Russia. I am so happy right now.

“I certainly planned on taking this fight to the ground. I was trying to catch him so that I could take it to the ground, where I knew I had an advantage.

“I want to take on a top fighter next. A Top-10 or Top-15 fighter, it doesn’t really matter to me, but I want a top fighter. I will need about a week of rest and then I will be back and ready to go.

“I have not yet talked to Scott Coker about anything in relation to title shots. I don’t know who will win the world title fight between Patricky Pitbull and Peter Queally, but I’m going to take that belt and bring it back home with me.”

Anatoli Tokov (30-2) def. Sharaf Davlatmurodov (18-4-1) per decisió dividida (29-28, 29-28, 28-29)

Anatoli Tokov:
“I felt a little bit rusty in this fight because of the two-year absence. It felt like my reach was a bit off. It was not an easy fight. I was glad that it went three rounds because it allowed me to breath and it allowed me to take control of the situation.”
“Nothing was surprising about this fight because we used to train together and I know his strengths and I know that he’s a really serious fighter. It was a true challenge for me, but nothing was surprising about this one. I also wasn’t nervous at all and in fact I knew that I took care of him in each round.”

Bellator MMA 269: Fedor Vs.. JOHNSON PRELIMINARY CARD RESULTS:

Kirill Sidelnikov (13-6) def. Rab Truesdale (10-8-1) mitjançant TKO a 2:01 de la primera ronda
Katarzyna Sadura (5-4) def. Darina Mazdyuk (4-2) mitjançant TKO a 3:17 de la segona ronda
Irina Alekseeva (4-1) def. Stephanie Page (5-3) per decisió unànime (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Nikita Mikhailov (8-1) def. Brian Moore (14-8) per decisió unànime (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Alexey Shurkevich (13-4) def. Grachik Bozinyan (11-5) via KO i 2:25 de la primera ronda
Aiden Lee (10-5) def. Alexander Osetrov (8-3-1) a través de la submissió (RNC) a 3:41 de la primera ronda

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FEDOR EMELIANENKO SET TO MEET TIM JOHNSON AT MOSCOW’S VTB ARENA ON OCT. 23 IN MAIN EVENT OF BELLATOR MOSCOW: Fedor Vs.. JOHNSON

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LOS ANGELES – BELLATOR MMA announced this morning that the greatest heavyweight mixed martial artist of all-time, Fedor “The Last Emperor” Emelianenko (39-6, 1 NC) will take on number two ranked heavyweight Tim Johnson (15-7) en l'esdeveniment principal de BELLATOR Moscow: Fedor vs. Johnson en dissabte, Octubre. 23 at the VTB Arena.

Tickets for the highly anticipated event are on sale now and can be purchased at Kassir.ru. Additional matchups and SHOWTIME telecast details will be revealed soon.

Widely regarded as the greatest heavyweight in mixed martial arts history, Fedor Emelianenko returns to the BELLATOR cage for the first time since his dominant first-round TKO victory over Quinton "Rampage" Jackson a 2019. With an illustrious career that has seen him earn 30 stoppages in his 39 victories over legendary opposition, the former PRIDE FC Heavyweight World Champion will be fighting in his home country of Russia for the first time in five years. A four-time combat sambo world champion, “The Last Emperor” put together an insane eight-year unbeaten streak on his way to becoming an international MMA icon. Emelianenko has established Team Fedor, which features several top Russian fighters including BELLATOR’s Light Heavyweight World Champion Vadim Nemkov and BELLATOR’s Interim Heavyweight Champion Valentin Moldavsky. With his last three victories coming by way of first-round finish, Fedor is looking to add another exciting chapter to his storied fighting career on October 23.

2020 was a huge year for Johnson, as the UFC vet notched three wins in as many fights with impressive first-round finishes over Matt Mitrione i Tyrell Fortune and a decision victory over Cheick Kongo during the historic, first-ever major MMA event in France. The Xtreme Couture-product showed that he’s got the skill and stamina for championship rounds as he went the full five with Team Fedor’s Valentin Modlavsky (11-1) el juny passat. Proudly hailing from North Dakota, Johnson is a current member of the United States National Guard who won two national championships while wrestling at Minnesota State University.

Actualitzat BELLATOR Moscow: Fedor vs. Johnson Targeta:

Esdeveniment principal de pes pesat: Fedor Emelianenko (39-6, 1 NC) vs. #2-Tim Johnson (15-7)

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Complete Weigh-In Results & Photos for Tomorrow’s BELLATOR 261: Johnson vs. Moldavsky Event – En viu per SHOWTIME

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COMPLETE WEIGH-IN PHOTOS

Uncasville, Conn. - Bellator 261: Johnson vs. Moldavsky will be broadcast tomorrow, Divendres, Juny 25 a SHOWTIME a les 9 p.m. ET / 6 pm. PT, while preliminary bouts will stream on the BELLATOR MMA YouTube channel beginning at 6:30 p.m. I / 3:30 p.m. PT.

Bellator MMA 261: Johnson vs. Moldavsky Targeta principal:
Divendres, Juny 25 – Live on TEMPS DE LA FUNCIÓ
9 p.m. ET / 6 pm. PT

Interim Heavyweight World Title Main Event: #1-Timothy Johnson (260) vs. #3-Valentin Moldavsky (234)
Flyweight Co-Main Event: #2-Liz Carmouche (125.5) vs. #3-Kana Watanabe (125.25)
Pes ploma Bout: #6-Daniel Weichel (145.5) vs. Keoni Diggs (146)
Lleugera Bout: #4-Myles Jury (156) vs. #6-Sidney Outlaw (156)
Semipesado Bout: Christian Edwards (206) vs. Simon Biyong (204.5)

Targeta preliminar:
BELLATOR MMA YouTube Channel | Canal de YouTube SHOWTIME Sports | Pluto TV
6:30 p.m. I / 3:30 p.m. PT

Lleugera Bout: Soren Bak (156) vs. Bobby Lee (155.25)
Lleugera Bout: Isaiah Hokit (155.75) vs. Corey Samuels (156)
Gall de combat: Jaylon Bates (136) vs. Cody Matthews (135)
Mitjà Bout: Taylor Johnson (185.25) vs. Lance Wright (184.75)
Pes ploma Bout: Joan Macapa (144.75) vs. Joan de Jesús (145.5)

Si us plau visita Bellator.com per obtenir informació addicional.

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BELLATOR MMA is a leading global mixed martial arts organization featuring many of the best fighters in the world. Sota la direcció del veterà promotor de lluita, Scott Coker, BELLATOR events take place in major cities worldwide and can be seen on television in over 160 countries to an available audience of over one billion people. Als Estats Units, BELLATOR can be seen on SHOWTIME. BELLATOR is comprised of an executive team that includes top industry professionals in television production, orquestració d'esdeveniments en viu, desenvolupament lluitador / relacions, obtenció de locaciones, creació / desenvolupament de patrocinis, llicències internacionals, mercadeig, publicitat, publicitat i comissió de relacions. BELLATOR is based in Hollywood, Califòrnia. and owned by entertainment giant ViacomCBS, la llar de marques de primera classe d'entreteniment del món que es connecten amb el públic a través d'un contingut atractiu a través de la televisió, pel·lícula, plataformes en línia i mòbils.

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Bellator MMA 261 MEDIA DAY VIDEOS AND QUOTES

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LOS ANGELES – No. 1 Classificat pesat pesat Timothy Johnson i n. 3 Classificat pesat pesat Valentin Moldavsky previewed their monumental inaugural interim heavyweight title fight at Bellator 261 on SHOWTIME during a virtual media day Wednesday. Johnson vs. Moldavsky caps off an amazing main card this Friday, Juny 25 en viu per SHOWTIME a 9 p.m. ET / 6 pm. PT.

La Bellator 261 main card also features a top-five women’s flyweight bout in the co-main event slot as the No. 2 classificat Liz Carmouche takes on the undefeated No. 3 classificat Kana Watanabe. També, lightweights square off as No. 4 classificat Myles Juryclashes with the No. 6 classificat Sidney Outlaw in a contest holding major title implications and former title challenger No. 6 ploma classificat Daniel Weichel battles the undefeated Keoni Diggs in a 145-pound bout. Top prospect Christian Edwards opens the action on SHOWTIME in a light heavyweight banger against Simon Biyong.

Això és el que els combatents havien de dir dimecres:

Tim Johnson BELLATOR Heavyweight

*Feu clic a AQUÍ to view Johnson’s full media session

“I’m counting this as a title, I’ll let everyone else put interim in front of it. Moldavsky is a championship level fighter and so am I, so in my eyes this fight is to become the best heavyweight in the division.”

“It was easy to focus on his gameplan because it is the exact same thing I do. We both are strong wrestlers and have heavy ground and pound. I guess we are going to have see who does it better on Friday.”

“My resurgence in my career comes from me not doubting myself. I lost a few in a row and it was an easy excuse to quit and doubt myself, but I didn’t, and I was able to rip off three in a row and put myself in a position to win a title.”

Valentin Moldavsky BELLATOR Heavyweight

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“Sí, there are some similarities between me and Tim. My style is a little different, encara que, I like to take people down and finish them there.”

“Now that this is a title fight, I understand that there is more on the line, but this is just another fight for me. I plan to do what I always do and that is fight my fight and come out with a victory.”

“It is an honor to train with Fedor and represent his team.”

“His wrestling is not better than mine, and my sambo is going to be more impactful than his wrestling.’

Liz Carmouche BELLATOR Women’s Flyweight

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“I plan to get a dominant finish and earn a title shot. I don’t think either of us want this to go to a decision. Weather it be me knocking her out, cutting her open or ground and pound, I plan to finish this fight in a dominating fashion.”

“It is really exciting to fight in front of the fans and feel that energy again. Walking in and walking out is where you feel it, but when I step foot in the cage it is just me and my opponent.”

“This has nothing to do with Kana and her record. I have to put on a dominant performance and show why I deserve to be the champion in this division. When I got to Bellator, I wanted to climb all the way up the rankings, and that is what I have done and plan on continuing to do.”

“Without giving too much away I see a lot of possibilities here. I see a lot of disabilities in her game that I can capitalize on that will enhance my game. This will allow me to put on a great performance and finish her.”

Kana Watanabe BELLATOR Women’s Flyweight

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“I am very flattered by the comparison to Rhonda, but my judo and my ground and pound is very advanced and much different than Rhonda’s.”

“If I have a positive showing Friday, then I believe I deserve a shot at the title.”

“Liz is one of the biggest names I have ever fought, but this does not change my mindset or make me feel pressure. I am honored to fight Liz and can’t wait to step foot in the cage with her.”

“I am honored to be the co-main event on Friday. That all means nothing, encara que, if I don’t put on a show and an impressive performance. I plan to do that.’

Myles Jury BELLATOR Lightweight

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“I try to focus on the things I can control, but a win Friday along with how I have been fighting should put me in the conversation for a title shot.”

“I credit my toughness for this two-fight win streak. I continue to show up and work hard. When I was on that three-fight losing streak, I did not allow for myself to get down. After Friday I will be on a three-fight win streak and in a great spot for a shot at the title, and I credit my toughness and resilience for that.”

Sidney Outlaw BELLATOR Lightweight

“I have improved in every way possible. Jury is just another guy who breathes air, so I have nothing to worry about.”

“Fighting guys like Michael Chandler have helped me, but at the end of the day it is me vs. em. I am confident, and that has translated to every other aspect of my life. I am prepared for this fight and am going to put on a show.”

Daniel Weichel BELLATOR Featherweight

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“I think Keoni is a tough fighter, but I am looking forward to giving him his first loss. I am extremely excited for this fight and giving him his first loss is going to be a challenge for me, and I look forward to It.”

"Honestament, I don’t want to look ahead of this fight. It was easy to do that in the Grand Prix, and I did not like it. Keoni is a tough opponent, and my focus has been on him. I had a great camp and look forward to showing that Friday night.”

Keoni Diggs BELLATOR Featherweight

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“I’m stoked for the challenge. This is my toughest fight to date, and it’s against the toughest opponent. I am looking forward to making a statement and solidifying myself in this division.”

“My game plan never changes. I am going to take what he gives me and beat him. I believe I am better than him everywhere, I am not really looking forward to wins and losses, but I just want to put on a great performance and show what I am capable of.”

“Just because he has more fights doesn’t mean he has mystical powers. I train with some very tough people, and I am a veteran myself. I have a lot of confidence in myself and don’t see him doing anything that will shock me when we step in the cage.”

Christian Edwards BELLATOR Light Heavyweight

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“Simon is very tough, and it is definitely the toughest opponent of my career. I know my skill set, encara que, and I know what I can do, and I expect to show that Friday.”

“I know Simon is very powerful and athletic. It is his first fight in the United States, so I expect him to come out flying. I plan to weather the storm and then take him into deep waters where I can finish the fight.”

Simon Biyong BELLATOR Light Heavyweight

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“It is a dream to fight in the United States and making my debut here is a huge opportunity. I was originally on the prelims and now I am on the main card, what more could I ask for?"

“I didn’t have a lot of time to prepare for Edwards, but it doesn’t matter because at the end of the day it is a fight. It is short notice for me, and it is short notices for him. I will be ready and can’t wait to show my skills.”

“I am here to put myself in a position to get a ranked opponent, and Christian Edwards is in my way. I think he looked good in his last fight, but I am not his last opponent. I hope he is ready because I am.”

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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. Sota la direcció del veterà promotor de lluita, Scott Coker, BELLATOR events take place in major cities worldwide and can be seen on television in over 160 countries to an available audience of over one billion people. Als Estats Units, BELLATOR can be seen on SHOWTIME. BELLATOR is comprised of an executive team that includes top industry professionals in television production, orquestració d'esdeveniments en viu, desenvolupament lluitador / relacions, obtenció de locaciones, creació / desenvolupament de patrocinis, llicències internacionals, mercadeig, publicitat, publicitat i comissió de relacions. BELLATOR is based in Hollywood, Califòrnia. and owned by entertainment giant ViacomCBS, la llar de marques de primera classe d'entreteniment del món que es connecten amb el públic a través d'un contingut atractiu a través de la televisió, pel·lícula, plataformes en línia i mòbils.

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Showtime Networks Inc. (SNI), una filial de propietat total de ViacomCBS Inc., posseeix i opera les cadenes de televisió premium SHOWTIME®, LA PEL·LÍCULA DE CANAL™ i FLIX®, i també ofereix SHOWTIME ON DEMAND®, LA PEL·LÍCULA DE CANAL™ On Demand i FLIX ON DEMAND®, i l'autenticació del servei SHOWTIME QUALSEVOL MOMENT de la xarxa®. Showtime Digital Inc., una filial de propietat total de SNI, opera el servei de streaming independent SHOWTIME®. Showtime està disponible actualment per als subscriptors mitjançant cable, DBS, i proveïdors de telecomunicacions, i com a servei de streaming autònom a través d'Amazon, Apple®, Google, Televisors intel·ligents LG, Oculus Go, Any®, Televisors intel·ligents Samsung, Xbox One i PlayStation®4. Els consumidors també es poden subscriure a SHOWTIME a través dels canals de vídeo Prime d'Amazon, Canals d'Apple TV, AT&T TV Ara, FuboTV, Hulu, El canal Roku, Sling TV i YouTube TV. Els espectadors també poden veure-ho en ordinadors a Showtime.com. SNI comercialitza i distribueix esdeveniments esportius i d'entreteniment per als subscriptors sobre una base de pagament per visió a través de SHOWTIME PPV®. Per obtenir més informació, anar a www.SHO.com.
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Heavyweight Interim Title Bout Announced for BELLATOR 261 el divendres, Juny 25 – En viu per 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 EL DIVENDRES, Juny 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.

El Divendres, Juny 25, No. 1 Classificat pesat pesatTim Johnson (15-6) i n. 3 Classificat pesat pesatValentin 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 p.m. 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.

A més de l'acte principal, three additional preliminary bouts have been confirmed. Two lightweight bouts, No. 5 classificat Myles Jury (19-5) contra no. 6 classificat Sidney Outlaw (15-4) i Isaiah Hokit (per al debut) contra Aaron Hughes (1-1) have been confirmed. També, a women’s strawweight tilt pitting Lena Ovchynnikova (12-6, 1 NC) contra 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 p.m. ET/3 p.m. 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 MitrioneiTyrell Fortune.  His October 2020 victòria sobreCheick Kongo during the first-ever major MMA event in France catapulted him to the top of the division. Proudly hailing from North Dakota, però lluitant fora de 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 i més enllà, with all events scheduled to air live on Friday nights at 9 p.m. ET / 6 pm. PT anywhere the SHOWTIME service is available.

Bellator MMA 261: Johnson vs. MoldavskyTargeta principal:

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9 p.m. ET / 6 pm. PT

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

Targeta preliminar: 

Canal de YouTube BELLATOR MMA | Canal de YouTube SHOWTIME Sports | Pluto TV

6 p.m. ET/3 p.m. PT

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

Baralla de pes lleuger: Isaiah Hokit (per al debut) vs.Aaron Hughes (1-1)

Baralla de pes lleuger: #5-Myles Jury(19-5) vs. #6-Sidney Outlaw (15-4)

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Bellator MMA i CBS Sports Network s’uneixen a la nova col·laboració de televisió

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La cobertura arrenca dijous, Octubre. 1 Amb Bellator 247 Viu de Milà, ITÀLIA

MÉS, Champion Cris "Cyborg" i Arlene Blencowe es reuneixen a l'èpic combat del títol mundial a Primetime l'octubre. 15

LOS ANGELES-Bellator MMA, Una promoció de les arts marcials mixtes de Viacomcbs, iCBS Sports Networkhan anunciat una emocionant nova associació que veurà els esdeveniments en directe de l'organització que es troben a la casa de CBS Sports a partir de les 24 hores a partir d'aquesta tardor.

CBS Sports Network televisarà els esdeveniments de Bellator, tant nacionals com internacionals, Viu a tots els EUA. mercats, Mentre que les coincidències preliminars es transmetran al canal de YouTube de CBSSports.com i Bellator MMA. S'anunciarà detalls addicionals en una data posterior.

Per iniciar la nova associació, CBS Sports Network Airà els esdeveniments de Bellator en directe des d’Europa, IncloentBellator 247dijous, Octubre. 1 (4 p.m. I) a Milà, Itàlia, així com el monumentalBellator Parisesdeveniment en dissabte, Octubre. 10 (11:30 a.m. I) a França.Bellator 247està encapçalat per una batalla de pes pesat entre el veteràPaul Daley (42-17-2) iDerek Anderson (16-3, 1 NC), mentreBellator ParisVEURE"MVP" Michael Page (17-1) assumirRoss Houston (8-0, 1 NC) a pes pesat iCheick Kongo (30-10-2, 1 NC) caraTim Johnson (14-6) en una baralla de pes pesat.

El primer esdeveniment primetime en directe des dels EUA. té lloc dijous, Octubre. 15 (9 p.m. I) amb una targeta massiva ancorada per la primera defensa mundial de la defensa de l'actual campióCris "Cyborg" (22-2, 1 NC), Qui assumeix a AustràliaArlene Blencowe (13-7), aBellator 249Des de Mohegan Sun Arena a Uncasville, Conn.

"Ens fa il·lusió que la xarxa esportiva CBS serveixi com a nova llar de Live Bellator MMA Events. És una oportunitat fantàstica per mostrar alguns dels millors esdeveniments i noms més grans de l’esport,"Va dir el vicepresident executiu de CBS Sports, Dan Weinberg. “Afegir Bellator MMA a la cartera CBS Sports permetrà una major promoció, compromís i exposició a totes les nostres plataformes i actius, inclosa la xarxa esportiva CBS, CBSSports.com, CBS Sports HQ, així com els nostres diversos comptes socials. "

“Estic encantat que Bellator Live Events vindrà a la xarxa esportiva CBS a partir de l'octubre. 1, així com les oportunitats úniques que la col·laboració crea a totes les plataformes esportives CBS,"Va dir el president de Bellator, Scott Coker. “CBS Sports és sinònim d’emissions esportives icòniques i és increïble que ara Bellator MMA s’inclogui en aquesta família. Vull donar les gràcies a Paramount Network, Antigament Spike TV, Durant els anys de suport que va ajudar a integrar Bellator a l’organització que és avui, I aquesta notícia marca una altra relació emocionant entre dues propietats de viacomcbs. Tinc ganes de portar les baralles més grans, Amb els millors atletes del món, Live to CBS Sports Network i introduint a Bellator a un públic completament nou aquesta tardor. "

CBS Sports Network, la casa de 24 hores de CBS Sports, està disponible a través de tots els principals cables, Distribuïdors de satèl·lits i telco, així com a través de proveïdors de serveis de streaming OTT, fubotv, Directv i Hulu.

Bellator continuarà produint tots els seus propis esdeveniments en directe, Dirigit pel productor executiu Scott Fishman.

El segon campió de pes de ploma de la dona de Bellator de la història de la companyia, Cris "Cyborg" arriba a una actuació dominant sobre Julia Budd al gener per guanyar el títol mundial de 145 lliures. Ja és una llegenda MMA als 35 anys, "Cyborg" mirarà de seguir el seu llegat com a artista marcial mixt de la dona més gran de tots els temps quan coneix a Arlene Blencowe l'octubre a l'octubre. 15. Després de guanyar el cinturó de Bellator en la seva 12a lluita del títol de carrera, "Cyborg" va fer història convertint -se en campió del món en la seva quarta gran promoció, prèviament tenint cinturons tant a la UFC com a Strikeforce. Amb un registre professional de 22-2, 1 NC, Incloent 18 guanya per acabar, El lluitador brasiler manté victòries sobre una dura competició com Budd, Acebo Holm, Felicia Spencer i Gina Carano.

Amb victòries en sis dels seus últims set baralles, inclosos cinc eliminatòries, "Angerfist" s'ha posat en posició de desafiar el títol de ploma de les dones. Sortint d’una victòria de decisió unànime sobre Leslie Smith, L'ex campió del món de la boxa en dues ocasions mirarà de mantenir el seu impuls i reclamarà el seu primer títol MMA. Lligat per a la història més gran de la història de la ploma de Bellator de la dona de Bellator, el lluitador de Nova Gal·les del Sud, Austràlia té com a objectiu reclamar la possessió única d'aquest registre, Mentre assumeix el seu repte més dur fins a la crisi "Cyborg".

Un veterà MMA de molt de temps, Paul Daley ha competit professionalment des de llavors 2003, Amassar -se 60 Lluites de carrera. Al llarg del seu mandat, "Semtex" ha estat la meitat d'alguns dels atacs més memorables de la història de MMA, incloent unaKnockout de l'any sobre Brennan Ward a 2017. Més recentment, el Nottingham, Les victòries consecutives natives d'Anglaterra van guanyar sobre Erick Silva i Saad Awad, Amb el seu rècord a Bellator MMA a 8-4. Lluita fora de San Diego, Qualif., El Derek Anderson, de 30 anys, farà la seva onzena aparició a Bellator MMA a la recerca de la seva tercera victòria consecutiva. Amb 11 de la seva 16 Les victòries de la carrera arriben per acabar, "The Barbaric" espera aconseguir la seva vuitena victòria promocional i primer de la seva 2020 campanya.

Actualment, muntant una ratxa de tres lluites, Michael Pàgina "Venom", més conegut pels fans com a "MVP,”Torna amb la intenció de fer malbé el debut de la perspectiva de pes pesat europeu, Ross Houston. Amb un rècord de carrera de 17-1, amb 14 guanya per aturar -se, El Pride of London Shootfers té un aspecte de recordar a la gent per què és un dels davanters més emocionants de tots els MMA. Després de signar amb Bellator al febrer, Houston d'Escòcia debutarà contra una de les estrelles més grans de Bellator a Page. "The Hitman" té previst mantenir el seu 8-0, 1 NC, un registre invicte intacte i millora les tres victòries de submissió ja al seu nom mitjançant les seves conegudes habilitats brasileres jiu-jitsu.

Amb un impressionant rècord de MMA de 30-10-2, 1 NC, Cheick Kongo de França torna a l'acció després d'una lluita contra el campió de pes pesat Ryan Bader el setembre passat. L'antic kickboxer continua sent invicte des de llavors 2015 i entrarà a la gàbia de Bellator al sòl de casa per a una revenda contra un rival familiar en el concursant pesat de Tim Johnson. Sortint d'una victòria dominant sobre TKO sobre el veterà Matt Mitrione aBellator 243 a l'agost, Johnson competirà per tercera vegada a 2020 buscant venjança en una revenja de 2018 contra Kongo. Ara entrenant a Las Vegas, Johnson ha guanyat ràpidament el seu lloc a prop de la divisió de pes pesat de Bellator amb les seves recents victòries, inclosa una eliminació viral sobre la màxima perspectiva de Tyrell Fortune al febrer.

*Les cartes de lluita subjectes a canvis.

Si us plau visitaBellator.com per obtenir informació addicional.

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Bellator va celebrar el primer gran esdeveniment MMA a França el dissabte, Octubre 10 A Accor Arena a París

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Amb els aficionats assistents, Cheick Kongo de França s’enfronta a Tim Johnson a Heavyweight, Mentre que la pàgina de Michael "Venom" pren el debut a Ross Houston

Entrades a la venda dimarts, Set. 15!

LOS ANGELES - França ha aprovat la pràctica de les arts marcials mixtes i ha situat l’esport sota la supervisió de la Federació de Boxa Francesa (Ffb). Amb aquestes recents aprovacions del govern, Bellator es complau en anunciar que es convertirà en la primera promoció que celebrarà un gran esdeveniment MMA a França amb un espectacle monumental el dissabte, Octubre 10, 2020 a Accor Arena a París. Bellator Paris comptarà amb 13 MMA Bouts i tres coincidències de boxa.

Entre els atletes que competeixen aBellator Paris, 10 Els combatents francesos apareixeran a la targeta, inclòs el reconegutCheick Kongo (30-10-2, 1 NC), Qui s’enfrontarà contraTim Johnson (14-6) En un enfrontament de pes pesat. Més, un emocionant combat de pes pesat entreMichael “Verí” Pàgina (17-1), més conegut pels fans com a "MVP,”I el debutant invicteRoss Houston (8-0,1 NC) també està reservat per a l'esdeveniment.

Es permetrà un nombre limitat de fans assistir a aquest esdeveniment històric. Les entrades estaran disponibles a partir de 10 a.m. CEST el dimarts, Setembre 15 aaccorarena.com iBellator.fr.

Seguint el decret governamental, La Federació Francesa de Boxa és responsable de la implementació de MMA a França. “Si vaig triar iniciar un procediment de delegació per a MMA, Va ser pel seu reconeixement; és alliberar, supervisar i desenvolupar la seva pràctica,” indica el ministre de l’esport, Roxana Mariacineanu. Aquest és un punt d’inflexió en la història de l’esport francès, Com que MMA és una disciplina que gaudeix d’èxit creixent, Demostrats per aquests esdeveniments capaços de reunir milers de persones i atraure milions d’espectadors.

 

“Aquest és un moment monumental de la història de l’esport, així com la nostra organització, I estic honrat que Bellator promocioni el primer esdeveniment MMA a França per una promoció important,"Va dir el president de Bellator, Scott Coker. “Molta gent ha treballat incansablement per fer -ho a bon port, i no hauria estat possible sense el suport del ministre d’esports, Roxana Mariacineanu, així com el cos sancionador de la Federació de Kickboxing French. També vull donar les gràcies a Accor Arena, que han estat un soci increïble, I no puc esperar que els aficionats francesos hi assisteixin i uneix -nos a nosaltres en directe per a la que serà una nit inoblidable d’acció a París el 10 d’octubre. ”

Amb un impressionant rècord de MMA de 30-10-2, 1 NC, Cheick Kongo de França torna a l'acció després d'una lluita contra el campió de pes pesat Ryan Bader el setembre passat. L'antic kickboxer continua sent invicte des de llavors 2015 i entrarà a la gàbia de Bellator al sòl de casa per fer una revenda contra un rival familiar en el concursant pesat, Tim Johnson. Amb més baralles (15) i guanya (12) A la història de pes pesat de Bellator, així com victòries sobre Vitaly Minakov, Mirko cro policia, Antoni Hardonk i Matt Mitrione, El parisenc té previst un èxit de tornada a l'octubre. 10.

Sobre els talons d'una victòria de TKO dominant sobre el veterà Matt Mitrione aBellator 243 a l'agost, Tim Johnson competirà per tercera vegada a 2020 buscant venjança en una revenja de 2018 Contra Cheick Congo. Ara entrenant a Las Vegas, Johnson ha guanyat ràpidament el seu lloc a prop de la divisió de pes pesat de Bellator amb les seves recents victòries, inclosa una eliminació viral sobre la màxima perspectiva de Tyrell Fortune al febrer. Amb un rècord de carrera de 14-6, amb 11 Arribar per acabar, El veterà militar nascut a Minnesota mira de portar el seu impuls en una lluita que té futures implicacions del títol mundial.

Actualment, muntant una ratxa de tres lluites, Michael Pàgina "Venom", més conegut pels fans com a "MVP,”Torna amb la intenció de fer malbé el debut de la perspectiva de pes pesat europeu, Ross Houston. Amb un rècord de carrera de 17-1, amb 14 guanya per aturar -se, The Pride of London Shootfersters sembla recordar a la gent per què és un dels davanters més emocionants de tota la MMA. A més dels seus premis MMA, Page és un campió mundial de deu anys i també invicte com a boxeador professional.

Després de signar amb Bellator al febrer, Ross Houston d'Escòcia debutarà contra una de les estrelles més grans de Bellator a Michael Page. "The Hitman" té previst mantenir el seu 8-0, 1 NC RECORD INFECTAT INTACT i es va acostar a un pas més a Bellator Gold en la prova més dura de la seva carrera fins ara. Amb tres victòries de submissió al seu nom, Les habilitats brasileres jiu-jitsu de Houston el converteixen en una amenaça viable si la lluita es dirigeix ​​a terra contra un dels davanters més temuts de Bellator.

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Si us plau visitawww.bellator.fr iBellator.com per obtenir informació addicional.

ActualitzatBellator ParisTargeta:

Lluita contra les funcions de pes pesat: Cheick Kongo(30-10-2, 1 NC) vs.Tim Johnson(14-6)

Welter Característica Lluita: Michael Pàgina(17-1) vs.Ross Houston(8-0, 1 NC)

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