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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, Ebrill 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 (Chwefror. 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, Ebrill 15, yn10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT yn byw ar Showtime.

In the co-feature ofBELLATOR 277: McKee vs. Pitbull 2 yn y Ganolfan SAP yn San Jose, Calif., 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-contender rankedCorey Anderson(16-5)in the BELLATOR MMA Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix final.

Mae tocynnau ar gyferBELLATOR MMA 277: McKee vs. Pitbull 2 go on sale this Friday, Chwefror. 18 at bothTicketmaster.com acBellator.com with a special presale starting the day prior.

Yn ogystal, four preliminary bouts have been announced including a mouthwatering matchup between two highly ranked heavyweights as No. 5-rankedTim Johnson (15-8) faces surging No. 6-rankedFortune Tyrell(11-2, 1 CC) 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 p.m. PT on the BELLATOR MMA YouTube channel, SHOWTIME Sports YouTube channel and Pluto TV.

In their historic initial matchup at the Forum in Inglewood, Calif., McKee stunned Pitbull by landing a punishing left leg kick to the head at 1:40 of the opening stanza atBELLATOR MMA 263ar Gorffennaf 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 y ffrâm agoriadol.

“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, Calif., BELLATOR’s top-rated pound-for-pound fighter has exceeded the lofty expectations placed on him since his professional debut three days following his 20fed pen-blwydd. Armed with six knockouts and seven submissions, the Team Bodyshop product, a fydd yn troi 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 cystadlaethau gyrfaol (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 (ddwywaith). Yn 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. Gyda 23 finishes in 37 ymladd proffesiynol, 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 ar Ebrill 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 ym mis Tachwedd 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, ymhlith eraill.

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BELLATOR 277: McKEE VS. PITBULL 2PRIF CERDYN:

Dydd Gwener, Ebrill 15 – live onShowtime

10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT

Featherweight World Championship: 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. A oes Ddim yn. 1-Corey Anderson (16-5)

CERDYN RHAGARWEINIOL: 

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

7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT

Pwysau Trwm Bout: A oes Ddim yn. 5-Tim Johnson(15-8) vs. No. 6-Fortune Tyrell(11-2, 1 CC)

Pwysau Welter Bout: A oes Ddim yn. 10-Kyle Crutchmer(8-1) vs.Michael Lombardo(12-2, 1 CC)

Pwysau Welter Bout: Shane Keefe(2-0) vs.Tyson Miller (2-0)

140-Pound Contract Weight Bout: Gaston Bolanos (5-3) vs.Cass Bell(5-2)

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Updated schedule of BELLATOR events

Sad, Chwefror. 19 // BELLATOR 274: Gracie vs. Storley // MOHEGAN Sun Arena // UNCASVILLE, Conn.

Am ddim. Chwefror. 25 // BELLATOR 275: Mousasi vs. Vanderford // 3Arena // Dulyn, Iwerddon

Am ddim. Môr. 12 // BELLATOR 276: Borics vs. Burnell // The Family Arena // St. Louis, Chi.

Am ddim. Ebrill. 15 // BELLATOR 277: McKee vs. Pitbull 2/Nemkov vs. Anderson // SAP Center // San Jose, Calif.

Am ddim. Mai 6 // BELLATOR PARIS: Bader vs.. Kongo 2 // Accor Arena // Paris, FRA

Am ddim. Mai 13 // BELLATOR LONDON: Amosov vs. MVP // The OVO Arena Wembley // Llundain

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Complete Fight Night Results, Quotes & Photos For 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 CC) def. A oes Ddim yn. 2 Tim Johnson (15-8) via KO at 1:46 o un rownd

Fedor Emelianenko:
“I feel very great. Rwy'n teimlo'n dda. 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 (Rwsia), 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.”

A oes Ddim yn. 8 Said Sowma (8-2) def. Vitaly Minakov (22-2) trwy TKO yn 3:08 o rownd tri

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.”

A oes Ddim yn. 6 Usman Nurmagomedov (14-0) def. Patrik Pietila (11-9) drwy gyflwyno (RNC) yn 4:06 o un rownd

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.”

Anatoly Tokov (30-2) def. Sharaf Davlatmurodov (18-4-1) drwy benderfyniad hollti (29-28, 29-28, 28-29)

Anatoly 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) trwy TKO yn 2:01 o un rownd
Katarzyna Sadura (5-4) def. Darina Mazdyuk (4-2) trwy TKO yn 3:17 o rownd dau
Irina Alekseeva (4-1) def. Stephanie Page (5-3) drwy benderfyniad unfrydol (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Nikita Mikhailov (8-1) def. Brian Moore (14-8) drwy benderfyniad unfrydol (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Alexey Shurkevich (13-4) def. Grachik Bozinyan (11-5) via KO at 2:25 o un rownd
Aiden Lee (10-5) def. alexander Osetrov (8-3-1) drwy gyflwyno (RNC) yn 3:41 o un rownd

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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 CC) will take on number two ranked heavyweight Tim Johnson (15-7) yn y prif achos o BELLATOR Moscow: Fedor vs. Johnson ar ddydd Sadwrn, Hydref. 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 mewn 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 ac Fortune Tyrell 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) mae hyn Mehefin yn y gorffennol. 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.

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Heavyweight Main Event: Fedor Emelianenko (39-6, 1 CC) vs. #2-Tim Johnson (15-7)

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Complete Weigh-In Results & Photos for Tomorrow’s BELLATOR 261: Johnson vs. Moldavsky Event – Yn fyw ar Showtime

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UNCASVILLE, Conn. - BELLATOR 261: Johnson vs. Moldavsky will be broadcast tomorrow, Dydd Gwener, Mehefin 25 on SHOWTIME at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT, while preliminary bouts will stream on the BELLATOR MMA YouTube channel beginning at 6:30 p.m. A / 3:30 p.m. PT.

BELLATOR MMA 261: Johnson vs. Moldavsky Prif Cerdyn:
Dydd Gwener, Mehefin 25 – Live on Showtime
9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. 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)
Pwysau Plu Bout: #6-Daniel Weichel (145.5) vs. Keoni Diggs (146)
Bout Ysgafn: #4-Myles Jury (156) vs. #6-Sidney Outlaw (156)
Golau Pwysau Trwm Bout: Christian Edwards (206) vs. Simon Biyong (204.5)

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6:30 p.m. A / 3:30 p.m. PT

Bout Ysgafn: Soren Bak (156) vs. bobby Lee (155.25)
Bout Ysgafn: Isaiah Hokit (155.75) vs. Corey Samuels (156)
Pwysau Bantam Bout: Jaylon Bates (136) vs. Cody Matthews (135)
Canol Bout: Taylor Johnson (185.25) vs. Lance Wright (184.75)
Pwysau Plu Bout: John Macapa (144.75) vs. John de Jesus (145.5)

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BELLATOR MMA 261 MEDIA DAY VIDEOS AND QUOTES

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LOS ANGELES – A oes Ddim yn. 1 ranked heavyweight Timothy Johnson a Na. 3 ranked heavyweight 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, Mehefin 25 byw ar Showtime yn 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT.

Y BELLATOR 261 main card also features a top-five women’s flyweight bout in the co-main event slot as the No. 2 ranked Liz carmouche takes on the undefeated No. 3 ranked Kana Watanabe. Hefyd, lightweights square off as No. 4 ranked Myles Juryclashes with the No. 6 ranked Sidney Outlaw in a contest holding major title implications and former title challenger No. 6 pwysau plu ranked 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.

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“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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“Yes, there are some similarities between me and Tim. My style is a little different, er bod, 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, er bod, 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. fi. 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.”

"Onest, 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, er bod, 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. O dan gyfarwyddyd hyrwyddwr frwydr hynafol 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. Yn yr Unol Daleithiau, BELLATOR can be seen on SHOWTIME. BELLATOR is comprised of an executive team that includes top industry professionals in television production, offeryniaeth digwyddiad byw, Datblygiad Diffoddwr / cysylltiadau, caffael lleoliad, creu nawdd / datblygiad, trwyddedu rhyngwladol, marchnata, hysbysebu, publicity and commission relations. BELLATOR is based in Hollywood, Calif. and owned by entertainment giant ViacomCBS, cartref i brandiau adloniant premier yn y byd sy'n cysylltu â chynulleidfaoedd drwy gynnwys cymhellol ar draws teledu, llun cynnig, lwyfannau ar-lein a symudol.

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Rhwydweithiau Showtime Inc. (SNI), a wholly owned subsidiary of ViacomCBS Inc., berchen ac yn rhedeg y rhwydweithiau teledu premiwm Showtime®, Y FFILMIAU SIANEL™ a FLIX®, a hefyd yn cynnig Showtime AR GALW®, Y FFILMIAU SIANEL™ AR Y GALW a FLIX AR GALW®, a dilysu gwasanaeth Showtime UNRHYW ADEG y rhwydwaith®. Showtime Digital Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of SNI, yn gweithredu'r gwasanaeth ffrydio sy'n sefyll ar ei ben ei hun Showtime®. SHOWTIME is currently available to subscribers via cable, DBS, and telco providers, and as a stand-alone streaming service through Amazon, Apple®, Google, LG Smart TVs, Oculus Go, Blwyddyn®, Samsung Smart TVs, Xbox One and PlayStation®4. Consumers can also subscribe to SHOWTIME via Amazon’s Prime Video Channels, Apple TV Channels, AT&T TV Now, FuboTV, Hulu, The Roku Channel, Sling TV and YouTube TV. Viewers can also watch on computers at Showtime.com. SNI marchnadoedd ac yn dosbarthu chwaraeon a digwyddiadau adloniant ar gyfer arddangosfa i danysgrifwyr ar sail talu-fesul-farn drwy Showtime PPV®. Am fwy o wybodaeth, ewch i www.SHO.com.
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Heavyweight Interim Title Bout Announced for BELLATOR 261 ar ddydd Gwener, Mehefin 25 – Yn fyw ar 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 AR DDYDD GWENER, Mehefin 25 – LIVE ON SHOWTIME

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OUTLAW FACES JURY HIGHLIGHTING A TRIO OF PRELIMINARY FIGHT ANNOUNCEMENTS

YR ANGELAU -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.

Ar ddydd Gwener, Mehefin 25, A oes Ddim yn. 1 ranked heavyweightTim Johnson (15-6) a Na. 3 ranked heavyweightValentin 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 p.m. 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, A oes Ddim yn. 5 ranked Myles Jury (19-5) versus No. 6 ranked Sidney Outlaw (15-4) ac Isaiah Hokit (am y tro cyntaf) erbyn Aaron Hughes (1-1) have been confirmed. Hefyd, a women’s strawweight tilt pitting Lena Ovchynnikova (12-6, 1 CC) erbyn 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 MitrioneacFortune Tyrell.  His October 2020 fuddugoliaeth drosCheick 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 a thu hwnt, with all events scheduled to air live on Friday nights at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT anywhere the SHOWTIME service is available.

BELLATOR MMA 261: Johnson vs. MoldavskyPrif Cerdyn:

Showtime

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

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

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

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

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

Bout Ysgafn: Isaiah Hokit (am y tro cyntaf) vs.Aaron Hughes (1-1)

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

Bellator, Rhwydwaith Chwaraeon CBS, crefft ymladd cymysg, MMA

TÎM RHWYDWAITH CHWARAEON MMA A CBS I LAW AR BARTNERIAETH TELEDU NEWYDD

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COVERAGE KICKS OFF DYDD IAU, Hydref. 1 GYDA BELLATOR 247 YN FYW O MILAN, EIDAL

MWY, CYFARFOD CRIS CHAMPION ‘CYBORG’ AC ARLENE BLENCOWE MEWN TEITL BYD EPIC BOUT MEWN PRIMETIME AR HYDREF. 15

LOS ANGELES-Bellator MMA, hyrwyddiad crefft ymladd cymysg blaenllaw sy'n eiddo i ViacomCBS, acRhwydwaith Chwaraeon CBSwedi cyhoeddi partneriaeth newydd gyffrous a fydd yn gweld digwyddiadau byw’r sefydliad yn cael sylw yng nghartref 24 awr CBS Sports yn dechrau’r cwymp hwn.

Bydd Rhwydwaith Chwaraeon CBS yn teledu digwyddiadau Bellator, domestig a rhyngwladol, YN FYW ym mhob U.S.. marchnadoedd, tra bydd matchups rhagarweiniol yn ffrydio ar CBSSports.com a sianel YouTube Bellator MMA. Cyhoeddir manylion ychwanegol yn ddiweddarach.

I ddechrau'r bartneriaeth newydd, Bydd Rhwydwaith Chwaraeon CBS yn darlledu digwyddiadau Bellator yn fyw o Ewrop, Gan gynnwysBellator 247ar ddydd Iau, Hydref. 1 (4 p.m. A) ym Milan, Yr Eidal, yn ogystal â'r cofebBellator ParisDigwyddiad ar ddydd Sadwrn, Hydref. 10 (11:30 a.m. A) yn Ffrainc.Bellator 247yn cael ei arwain gan frwydr pwysau welter rhwng cyn-filwrPaul Daley (42-17-2) acDerek Anderson (16-3, 1 CC), traBellator Parisyn gweld“MVP” Michael Page (17-1) cymryd ymlaenRoss Houston (8-0, 1 CC) ar bwysau welter aCheick Kongo (30-10-2, 1 CC) wynebTim Johnson (14-6) mewn pwl pwysau trwm.

Y digwyddiad oriau brig cyntaf yn fyw o'r Unol Daleithiau. yn digwydd ddydd Iau, Hydref. 15 (9 p.m. A) gyda cherdyn enfawr wedi'i angori gan amddiffyniad teitl byd cyntaf yr hyrwyddwr presennolCris “Cyborg” (22-2, 1 CC), sy’n herio Awstralia’sArlene Blencowe (13-7), ynBellator 249o Mohegan Sun Arena yn Uncasville, Conn.

“Rydyn ni'n gyffrous bod Rhwydwaith Chwaraeon CBS yn gwasanaethu fel cartref newydd digwyddiadau MMA Bellator byw. Mae'n gyfle gwych i arddangos rhai o'r digwyddiadau gorau a'r enwau mwyaf yn y gamp,”Meddai Dan Weinberg, Is-lywydd Gweithredol Gweithredol CBS Sports. “Bydd ychwanegu MMA Bellator at bortffolio CBS Sports yn caniatáu mwy o hyrwyddo, ymgysylltu ac amlygiad ar draws ein holl lwyfannau ac asedau gan gynnwys Rhwydwaith Chwaraeon CBS, CBSSports.com, Pencadlys Chwaraeon CBS yn ogystal â'n cyfrifon cymdeithasol amrywiol. "

“Rwyf wrth fy modd y bydd digwyddiadau byw Bellator yn dod i Rwydwaith Chwaraeon CBS gan ddechrau ar Hydref. 1, yn ogystal â'r cyfleoedd unigryw y mae'r bartneriaeth yn eu creu ar draws holl lwyfannau CBS Sports,”Meddai Llywydd Bellator, Scott Coker. “Mae CBS Sports yn gyfystyr â darlledu chwaraeon eiconig ac mae’n anhygoel cael Bellator MMA bellach wedi’i gynnwys yn y teulu hwnnw. Hoffwn ddiolch i Paramount Network, Spike TV gynt, am y blynyddoedd o gefnogaeth a helpodd i adeiladu Bellator yn y sefydliad y mae heddiw, ac mae'r newyddion hyn yn nodi perthynas gyffrous arall rhwng dau eiddo ViacomCBS. Edrychaf ymlaen at ddod â'r ymladd mwyaf, yn cynnwys yr athletwyr gorau yn y byd, yn fyw i Rwydwaith Chwaraeon CBS ac yn cyflwyno Bellator i gynulleidfa hollol newydd y cwymp hwn. "

Rhwydwaith Chwaraeon CBS, cartref 24 awr CBS Sports, ar gael trwy'r holl brif gebl, dosbarthwyr lloeren a telco yn ogystal â thrwy ddarparwyr gwasanaeth ffrydio OTT YouTube TV, fuboTV, DirecTV a Hulu.

Bydd Bellator yn parhau i gynhyrchu ei holl ddigwyddiadau byw ei hun, dan arweiniad y Cynhyrchydd Gweithredol Scott Fishman.

Pencampwr pwysau plu ail fenyw Bellator yn hanes y cwmni, Mae Cris “Cyborg” yn dod i ffwrdd o berfformiad amlwg dros Julia Budd ym mis Ionawr i ennill teitl y byd 145 pwys. Eisoes yn chwedl MMA yn 35 oed, Bydd “Cyborg” yn edrych i hyrwyddo ei hetifeddiaeth fel artist ymladd cymysg y fenyw fwyaf erioed pan fydd yn cwrdd ag Arlene Blencowe ar Hydref. 15. Ar ôl ennill gwregys Bellator yn ei 12fed ymladd teitl gyrfa, Gwnaeth “Cyborg” hanes trwy ddod yn bencampwr y byd yn ei phedwerydd dyrchafiad mawr, gynt yn dal gwregysau yn yr UFC a'r Strikeforce. Gyda chofnod proffesiynol o 22-2, 1 CC, Gan gynnwys 18 yn ennill trwy orffeniad, mae'r ymladdwr a anwyd ym Mrasil yn dal buddugoliaethau dros gystadleuaeth galed fel Budd, Holly Holm, Felicia Spencer a Gina Carano.

Gyda buddugoliaethau mewn chwech o'i saith gornest ddiwethaf, gan gynnwys pum ergyd, Mae “Angerfist” wedi rhoi ei hun mewn sefyllfa i herio am deitl pwysau plu'r menywod. Dod oddi ar fuddugoliaeth unfrydol o benderfyniad dros Leslie Smith, bydd y cyn-bencampwr bocsio byd dwy-amser yn ceisio cadw ei momentwm i dreiglo a hawlio ei theitl MMA cyntaf. Yn clymu am y nifer fwyaf o bobl yn hanes pwysau plu menyw Bellator, yr ymladdwr allan o New South Wales, Nod Awstralia yw hawlio meddiant llwyr o'r cofnod hwnnw, wrth iddi ymgymryd â’i her anoddaf hyd yma yn Cris “Cyborg.”

Cyn-filwr MMA longtime, Mae Paul Daley wedi cystadlu'n broffesiynol ers hynny 2003, cronni drosodd 60 ymladd gyrfa. Trwy gydol ei gyfnod, Mae “Semtex” wedi bod yn hanner rhai o’r pyliau mwyaf cofiadwy yn hanes MMA, gan gynnwyscuriad y flwyddyn dros Ward Brennan yn 2017. Mae'r rhan fwyaf diweddar, y Nottingham, Llwyddodd brodor Lloegr i ennill buddugoliaethau olynol dros Erick Silva a Saad Awad, yn rhedeg ei record yn Bellator MMA i 8-4. Ymladd allan o San Diego, Calif., bydd Derek Anderson, 30 oed, yn gwneud ei 11eg ymddangosiad i Bellator MMA i chwilio am ei drydedd fuddugoliaeth yn olynol. Gyda 11 o'i 16 gyrfa yn ennill yn dod fel gorffeniad, Mae “The Barbaric” yn gobeithio ennill ei wythfed buddugoliaeth hyrwyddol a’r gyntaf o’i fuddugoliaeth 2020 Ymgyrch.

Ar hyn o bryd yn marchogaeth streak ennill tair-ymladd, Michael "gwenwyn" Page, yn fwy adnabyddus i gefnogwyr fel “MVP,”Yn dychwelyd gyda’r bwriad o ddifetha ymddangosiad cyntaf gobaith pwysau welter Ewropeaidd, Ross Houston. Dal record gyrfa o 17-1, gyda 14 yn ennill yn dod trwy stopio, mae balchder London Shootfighters yn ceisio atgoffa pobl pam ei fod yn un o'r streicwyr mwyaf cyffrous ym mhob un o MMA. Ar ôl arwyddo gyda Bellator ym mis Chwefror, Bydd Scotland’s Houston yn gwneud ei ymddangosiad cyntaf yn erbyn un o sêr mwyaf Bellator yn Tudalen. Mae “The Hitman” yn bwriadu cadw ei 8-0, 1 Cofnod heb ei drin gan y CC yn gyfan ac yn gwella ar y tair buddugoliaeth gyflwyno sydd eisoes i'w enw trwy ddefnyddio ei sgiliau jiu-jitsu Brasil hysbys.

Yn dal record MMA drawiadol o 30-10-2, 1 CC, Mae Cheick Kongo o Ffrainc yn dychwelyd i weithredu yn dilyn ymladd teitl yn erbyn y pencampwr pwysau trwm Ryan Bader fis Medi diwethaf. Mae'r cyn-gic-focsiwr yn parhau i fod yn ddiguro ers hynny 2015 a bydd yn mynd i mewn i gawell Bellator ar bridd cartref i'w ail-anfon yn erbyn gwrthwynebydd cyfarwydd mewn cystadleuydd pwysau trwm yn Tim Johnson. Yn dod oddi ar fuddugoliaeth amlwg TKO dros y cyn-filwr Matt Mitrione ynBellator 243 ym mis Awst, Mae Johnson ar fin cystadlu am y trydydd tro yn 2020 ceisio dial mewn ailgyfeiriad gan 2018 yn erbyn Kongo. Nawr yn hyfforddi allan o Las Vegas, Mae Johnson wedi ennill ei le yn gyflym ger brig adran pwysau trwm Bellator gyda'i fuddugoliaethau diweddar, gan gynnwys curo firaol dros y prif obaith Tyrell Fortune ym mis Chwefror.

*Cardiau ymladd yn destun newid.

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BELLATOR I DIGWYDDIAD MMA CYNTAF CYNTAF YN FFRAINC DYDD SADWRN, Hydref 10 YN AREOR ACCOR YN PARIS

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GYDA FANS YN PRESENOLDEB, Mae FRANCE’S CHEICK KONGO FACES TIM JOHNSON YN HEAVYWEIGHT, TUDALEN MICHAEL ‘VENOM’ YN CYMRYD AR Y DEBUTING ROSS HOUSTON

Tocynnau ar werth ddydd Mawrth, Saith. 15!

YR ANGELAU - Mae Ffrainc wedi cymeradwyo arfer crefftau ymladd cymysg ac wedi gosod y gamp dan oruchwyliaeth Ffederasiwn Bocsio Ffrainc (FFB). Gyda'r cymeradwyaethau diweddar hyn gan y llywodraeth, Mae Bellator yn falch o gyhoeddi mai hwn fydd yr hyrwyddiad cyntaf i gynnal digwyddiad MMA mawr yn Ffrainc gyda sioe goffa ddydd Sadwrn, Hydref 10, 2020 yn Accor Arena ym Mharis. Bellator Paris bydd yn cynnwys 13 Pyliau MMA a thri matchups bocsio.

Ymhlith yr athletwyr sy'n cystadlu ynBellator Paris, 10 Bydd diffoddwyr o Ffrainc yn ymddangos ar y cerdyn, gan gynnwys yr enwogCheick Kongo (30-10-2, 1 CC), pwy fydd yn wynebu yn erbynTim Johnson (14-6) mewn gwrthdaro pwysau trwm. Yn ogystal, pwl pwysau welter cyffrous rhwngMichael “Venom” Tudalen (17-1), yn fwy adnabyddus i gefnogwyr fel “MVP,”A’r dadleuo heb ei drinRoss Houston (8-0,1 CC) hefyd wedi'i archebu ar gyfer y digwyddiad.

Caniateir nifer gyfyngedig o gefnogwyr yn bresennol ar gyfer y digwyddiad hanesyddol hwn. Bydd tocynnau ar gael yn dechrau am 10 a.m. CEST ddydd Mawrth, Medi 15 ynaccorarena.com acbellator.fr.

Yn dilyn archddyfarniad y llywodraeth, mae Ffederasiwn Bocsio Ffrainc yn gyfrifol am weithredu MMA yn Ffrainc. “Pe bawn i’n dewis cychwyn gweithdrefn ddirprwyo ar gyfer MMA, yr oedd am ei gydnabod; mae i ryddhau, goruchwylio a datblygu ei arfer,” yn dynodi'r Gweinidog Chwaraeon, Roxana Maracineanu. Mae hwn yn drobwynt yn hanes chwaraeon Ffrainc, gan fod MMA yn ddisgyblaeth sy'n mwynhau llwyddiant cynyddol, wedi'i brofi gan y digwyddiadau hyn sy'n gallu dod â miloedd o bobl ynghyd a denu miliynau o wylwyr.

 

“Mae hon yn foment goffaol yn hanes y gamp, yn ogystal â'n sefydliad, ac mae'n anrhydedd i mi y bydd Bellator yn hyrwyddo'r digwyddiad MMA cyntaf yn Ffrainc trwy hyrwyddiad mawr,”Meddai Llywydd Bellator, Scott Coker. “Mae llawer o bobl wedi gweithio’n ddiflino i ddwyn hyn i rym, ac ni fyddai wedi bod yn bosibl heb gefnogaeth y Gweinidog Chwaraeon, Roxana Maracineanu, yn ogystal â chorff cosbi Ffederasiwn Cicio Bocsio Ffrainc. Hoffwn hefyd ddiolch i Accor Arena, sydd wedi bod yn bartner lleoliad anhygoel, ac ni allaf aros i gefnogwyr Ffrainc fod yn bresennol ac ymuno â ni yn fyw am yr hyn a fydd yn noson fythgofiadwy o weithredu ym Mharis ar Hydref 10. ”

Yn dal record MMA drawiadol o 30-10-2, 1 CC, Mae Cheick Kongo o Ffrainc yn dychwelyd i weithredu yn dilyn ymladd teitl yn erbyn y pencampwr pwysau trwm Ryan Bader fis Medi diwethaf. Mae'r cyn-gic-focsiwr yn parhau i fod yn ddiguro ers hynny 2015 a bydd yn mynd i mewn i gawell Bellator ar bridd cartref i'w ail-anfon yn erbyn gwrthwynebydd cyfarwydd mewn cystadleuydd pwysau trwm, Tim Johnson. Gyda'r nifer fwyaf o ymladd (15) ac yn ennill (12) yn hanes pwysau trwm Bellator, yn ogystal â buddugoliaethau dros Vitaly Minakov, Mirko Cro Cop, Antoni Hardonk a Matt Mitrione, mae'r Parisian yn cynllunio ar gyfer dychwelyd adref yn llwyddiannus ar Hydref. 10.

Ar sodlau buddugoliaeth amlwg TKO dros y cyn-filwr Matt Mitrione ynBellator 243 ym mis Awst, Mae Tim Johnson ar fin cystadlu am y trydydd tro yn 2020 ceisio dial mewn ailgyfeiriad gan 2018 yn erbyn Cheick Kongo. Nawr yn hyfforddi allan o Las Vegas, Mae Johnson wedi ennill ei le yn gyflym ger brig adran pwysau trwm Bellator gyda'i fuddugoliaethau diweddar, gan gynnwys curo firaol dros y prif obaith Tyrell Fortune ym mis Chwefror. Ymffrostio mewn record gyrfa o 14-6, gyda 11 yn dod fel gorffeniad, mae'r cyn-filwr milwrol a anwyd yn Minnesota yn edrych i gario ei fomentwm i frwydr sydd â goblygiadau teitl y byd yn y dyfodol.

Ar hyn o bryd yn marchogaeth streak ennill tair-ymladd, Michael "gwenwyn" Page, yn fwy adnabyddus i gefnogwyr fel “MVP,”Yn dychwelyd gyda’r bwriad o ddifetha ymddangosiad cyntaf gobaith pwysau welter Ewropeaidd, Ross Houston. Dal record gyrfa o 17-1, gyda 14 yn ennill yn dod trwy stopio, mae balchder London Shootfighters yn ceisio atgoffa pobl pam ei fod yn un o'r streicwyr mwyaf cyffrous ym mhob un o MMA. Yn ychwanegol at ei acolâdau MMA, Mae Page yn bencampwr y byd cic-focsio 10-amser ac nid yw hefyd wedi'i ddifrodi fel bocsiwr proffesiynol.

Ar ôl arwyddo gyda Bellator ym mis Chwefror, Bydd Ross Houston o’r Alban yn gwneud ei ymddangosiad cyntaf yn erbyn un o sêr mwyaf Bellator yn Michael Page. Mae “The Hitman” yn bwriadu cadw ei 8-0, 1 Cofnod heb ei drin gan y CC yn gyfan ac yn symud un cam yn agosach at aur Bellator ym mhrawf anoddaf ei yrfa hyd yma. Gyda thair buddugoliaeth ymostwng i'w enw, Mae sgiliau jiu-jitsu Brasil Houston yn ei wneud yn fygythiad hyfyw os bydd yr ymladd yn mynd i’r llawr yn erbyn un o streicwyr mwyaf ofnus Bellator.

Dilynwch Bellator France ar Instagram@BellatorFrance ac ar Facebook arwww.facebook.com/BellatorFrance/.

Ewchwww.Bellator.fr acBellator.com am wybodaeth ychwanegol.

DiweddarwydBellator ParisCerdyn:

Ymladd Nodwedd Pwysau Trwm: Cheick Kongo(30-10-2, 1 CC) vs.Tim Johnson(14-6)

Ymladd Nodwedd pwysau welter: Michael Tudalen(17-1) vs.Ross Houston(8-0, 1 CC)

*Cerdyn yn amodol ar newid.

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