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TO VERDENSTITELKAMPE! MCKEE-PITBULL 2, NEMKOV-ANDERSON TOP UTROLIG STABLET NYT KAMPKORTSÆT TIL APRIL 15

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UBESLAGTE VERDENSMESTERA.J. MCKEE FOR AT FORSVARE BELLATOR MMA 145-PUND VERDENSTITEL I OMKAMP MOD TIDLIGERE NUMMER ET PUND-FOR-PUND & TO-DIVISIONS MESTERPATRICK PITBULL

205-PUNDKAMPIONVADIM NEMKOV AT KAMPE TOP-RANKETCOREY ANDERSON TIL $1 MILLION PRÆMIE I BELLATOR LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT WORLD GRAND PRIX FINAL

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BELLATOR 277 SÆT TIL FREDAG, APRIL 15, AT 10 P.M. ET / 7 P.M. PT LIVE PÅ SHOWTIME INDE I SAP CENTER I SAN JOSE, CALIF.

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LOS ANGELES (Februar. 16, 2022) -To fremragende verdensmesterskabsopgør. Fire af BELLATOR MMAs bedste pund-for-pund kæmpere. En meget ventet omkamp. Kampagnens største atlet nogensinde, der stræber efter at hævne et højdepunkt-hjulstab til virksomhedens hjemmelavede superstjerne. En turneringsfinale, der giver en syvcifret jackpot til sejren.

BELLATORs fjerde fænomenale kampkort af 2022 lover at blive en for tiderne.

Frisk fra en 117-sekunders ødelæggelse af sin kommende modstander og gøre krav på $1 million dusør ved BELLATOR MMA Featherweight World Grand Prix Finale, ubesejret BELLATOR Fjervægts verdenstitelholderA.J. McKee (18-0) håber at tage det næste skridt mod at blive sportens største fighter, når han kæmper mod tidligere top-pund-for-pund og to-divisionsmesterPatricio Pitbull (32-5) for anden gang på mindre end ni måneder fredag, April 15, på10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT bor på SHOWTIME.

I co-featuret afBellator 277: McKee vs. Pitbull 2 på SAP Center i San Jose, Calif., nuværende 205-punds BELLATOR MMA verdensmesterVadim Nemkov (15-2) forsvarer sin titel for tredje gang og har som mål at tage hjem $1 millionpræmie tre dage før U.S. Skattedag, når han stikker af mod det stigende nr. 1-rangeret contenderCorey Anderson(16-5)i BELLATOR MMA Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix-finalen.

Billetter tilBELLATOR MMA 277: McKee vs. Pitbull 2 kommer til salg på fredag, Februar. 18 hos beggeTicketmaster.com ogBellator.com med et særligt forsalg, der starter dagen før.

Derudover, fire indledende kampe er blevet annonceret, inklusive en læskende matchup mellem to højt rangerede sværvægtere som nr.. 5-rangeretTim Johnson (15-8) ansigter bølgende Nej. 6-rangeretTyrell Fortune(11-2, 1 NC) i en omkamp fraBellator 239. Deres første kamp endte med, at Johnson sikrede sig en sejr, der fik stor omtanke for 2020 Årets KO. De indledende kampe streames live tre timer tidligere kl7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT på BELLATOR MMA YouTube-kanalen, SHOWTIME Sports YouTube-kanal og Pluto TV.

I deres historiske indledende matchup på Forum i Inglewood, Calif., McKee bedøvede Pitbull ved at lande et straffende venstrebensspark i hovedet kl 1:40 af åbningsstrofen klBELLATOR MMA 263på juli 31, 2021. Mesteren fortsatte derefter angrebet ved at udløse en række brutale ubesvarede hovedskud, der ramte den brasilianske legende.

Øjeblikke senere, da McKee for tidligt løftede armene for at fejre, Pitbull rejste sig fra nederlagets dybder kun for at blive mødt af et kæmperhelvede, der var indstillet på at stjæle hans krone og gøre krav på $1 million præmie. Med den 25-dobbelte BELLATOR MMA-veteran bakket op mod hegnet, MMA's smarteste unge slagsmålsmand låst i en guillotine-choke. Med Pitbull tilsyneladende at miste bevidstheden, dommer Mike Beltran standsede sagerne kl 1:57 af åbningen rammen.

"At være vært for verdens bedste mixed martial artister i den store by San Jose er noget, der har været vigtigt for mig i min karriere som kamppromotor, og jeg er glad for at kunne fortsætte det med vores kort den 15. april," BELLATORs præsident Scott Coker sagde. “Omkampen mellem A.J. McKee og Patricio Pitbull for fjervægtstitlen, såvel som vores Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix-finale med Vadim Nemkov mod Corey Anderson er to kampe, der kan føre til enhver begivenhed alene, men vi bringer begge til SAP Center i San Jose samme aften for at vise fansene her, at vi virkelig værdsætter deres støtte gennem årene.”

En indfødt fra Long Beach, Calif., BELLATORs højest bedømte pund-for-pund fighter har overgået de høje forventninger, der er stillet til ham, siden hans professionelle debut tre dage efter hans 20th fødselsdag. Bevæbnet med seks knockouts og syv afleveringer, Team Bodyshop-produktet, der vil vende 27 otte dage før hans revanchekamp mod Pitbull, har vist en evne til at sikre lynhurtige afslutninger med 10 kommer i første runde. "Lejesoldat" har opnået dominerende sejre over enhver fighter, der har modarbejdet ham, herunder tidligere verdensmestre Pitbull, Pat Curran, og Darrion Caldwell, som McKee indsendte med en sjældent modificeret halssving, der senere blev døbt "McKee-otine." Vinderen af 2020 Submission of the Year Award for hans 71-sekunders udslettelse af Caldwell har bekæmpet i alt 33 runder på tværs 18 karriere konkurrencer (1.8 runder per kamp), mens du logger mindre end 41 samlede minutter i BELLATOR-buret, siden han blev professionel i august 2012.

Den ene halvdel af den berygtede Pitbull Brothers-duo, Patricio har længe været betragtet som kronjuvelen af ​​BELLATOR MMA, hvor han i øjeblikket sidder på nr. 3 i BELLATOR MMA mænds pund-for-pund-ranglisten. Holder en bemærkelsesværdig 32-5 rekord med sejre over elitekonkurrence, inklusive de tidligere verdensmestre Pat Curran, John Archuleta, og Daniel Straus (to gange). I 2019, den 34-årige brasilianer erobrede BELLATOR Lightweight World Championship fra Michael Chandler, bliver kun den anden BELLATOR-atlet, der har to titler samtidigt. Med 23 slutter i 37 professionelle kampe, Pitbull har gentagne gange vist, at han besidder de velafrundede færdigheder, der kræves for at regere over flere vægtklasser.

I øjeblikket er BELLATOR MMA's andenrangerede pund-for-pund fighter, Nemkov erobrede BELLATOR MMA let sværvægtskrone ved at besejre Ryan Bader via anden runde TKO kl.BELLATOR MMA 244 i august 2020. Rider en sejrsrække på ni kampe, der går tilbage til juni 2016, den glubske 29-årige spiller syv knockouts i første runde, med to i det første aktionsminut. Efter succesfuldt at forsvare sit lette sværvægtsbælte ved at opnå en svær enstemmig afgørelse over Phil Davis, Belgorods stolthed, Rusland og Fedor Emelianenko protegé scorede en fjerde runde aflevering af den sene afløser Julius Anglickas i semifinalen i BELLATOR Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix under hans sidste udflugt i okt.. 16, 2021.

Anderson, af Robbinsville, N.J., er steget til toppen af ​​BELLATOR 205-pund ranglisten ved at besejre syv af sine seneste otte modstandere, herunder et stop i tredje runde af Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov klBELLATOR MMA 257 april 16, 2021. Præcis seks måneder senere klBELLATOR MMA 268, Rockford, Ill., indfødte gik ind i buret til de fortryllende lyde af The Doors' "Five to One,” og tog sangtitlen bogstaveligt ved at slå wrestlinglegenden Ryan Bader ud af Arizona State University 51 sekunder foran Baders hjembys publikum i Footprint Center i Phoenix, Ariz. I sin første salgsfremmende optræden, "Overtime" registrerede en anden runde TKO over den hollandske kickboxing-legende Melvin Manhoef klBELLATOR MMA 251 i november 2020. Før du sluttede dig til BELLATOR, Anderson talte en 10-5 rekord med en rivaliserende oprykning, vandt "The Ultimate Fighter 19"-turneringen i 2014, og kan prale af imponerende sejre over Glover Teixeira, Jan Blachowicz og Johnny Walker, bl.a..

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Bellator 277: McKEE VS. PITBULL 2Hovedkortet:

Fredag, April 15 - Lev videreSHOWTIME

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

Verdensmesterskab i fjervægt: C–A.J. McKee (18-0) vs. Nej. 1-Patricio Pitbull (15-5)

 Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix Finale: C-Vadim Nemkov (15-2) vs. Do Not. 1-Corey Anderson (16-5)

FORELØBIG CARD: 

BELLATOR MMA YouTube -kanal | SHOWTIME Sports YouTube -kanal | Pluto tv

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

Heavyweight Bout: Do Not. 5-Tim Johnson(15-8) vs. Nej. 6-Tyrell Fortune(11-2, 1 NC)

Weltervægt Bout: Do Not. 10-Kyle Crutchmer(8-1) vs.Michael Lombardo(12-2, 1 NC)

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

140-Pund Kontraktsvægt Bout: Gaston Bolanos (5-3) vs.Cass Bell(5-2)

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Opdateret tidsplan for BELLATOR -begivenheder

Lør, Februar. 19 // Bellator 274: Gracie vs. Storley // Mohegan Sun Arena // Uncasville, Conn.

Fri. Februar. 25 // Bellator 275: Moussage vs. Vanderford // 3Arena // Dublin, Irland

Fri. Hav. 12 // Bellator 276: Borics vs. Burnell // Familiearenaen // St. Louis, Du.

Fri. April. 15 // Bellator 277: McKee vs. Pitbull 2/Nemkov vs. Anderson // SAP Center // San Jose, Calif.

Fri. Maj 6 // BELLATOR PARIS: Bader vs.. Kongo 2 // Accor Arena // Paris, FRA

Fri. Maj 13 // BELLATOR LONDON: Amosov vs. MVP // OVO Arena Wembley // London

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Komplet Fight Night -resultater, Citater & Billeder til 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. Do Not. 2 Tim Johnson (15-8) via KO at 1:46 af runde én

Fedor Emelianenko:
“I feel very great. Jeg har det godt. 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 (Rusland), 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.”

Do Not. 8 Sagde Sowma (8-2) def. Vitaly Minakov (22-2) via TKO at 3:08 af runde tre

Sagde 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.”

Do Not. 6 Usman Nurmagomedov (14-0) def. Patrik Pietila (11-9) via indsendelse (RNC) på 4:06 af runde én

Usman Nurmagomedov:
"Jeg har det godt. 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) via split beslutning (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) via TKO at 2:01 af runde én
Katarzyna Sadura (5-4) def. Darina Mazdyuk (4-2) via TKO at 3:17 af runde to
Irina Alekseeva (4-1) def. Stephanie Page (5-3) via enstemmig afgørelse (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Nikita Mikhailov (8-1) def. Brian Moore (14-8) via enstemmig afgørelse (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Alexey Shurkevich (13-4) def. Grachik Bozinyan (11-5) via KO at 2:25 af runde én
Aiden Lee (10-5) def. alexander Osetrov (8-3-1) via indsendelse (RNC) på 3:41 af runde én

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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) i de vigtigste tilfælde af BELLATOR Moscow: Fedor vs. Johnson på lørdag, Oktober. 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 i 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 og 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) dette tidligere juni. 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.

Opdateret BELLATOR Moscow: Fedor vs. Johnson Card:

Heavyweight Main Event: 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 – Live på SHOWTIME

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COMPLETE WEIGH-IN PHOTOS

Uncasville, Conn. - Bellator 261: Johnson vs. Moldavsky will be broadcast tomorrow, Fredag, Juni 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. OG / 3:30 p.m. PT.

BELLATOR MMA 261: Johnson vs. Moldavsky Hovedkortet:
Fredag, Juni 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)
Fjervægt Bout: #6-Daniel Weichel (145.5) vs. Keoni Diggs (146)
Letvægts Bout: #4-Myles Jury (156) vs. #6-Sidney Outlaw (156)
Light Heavyweight Bout: Christian Edwards (206) vs. Simon Biyong (204.5)

Indledende Card:
BELLATOR MMA YouTube -kanal | SHOWTIME Sports YouTube -kanal | Pluto tv
6:30 p.m. OG / 3:30 p.m. PT

Letvægts Bout: Soren Bak (156) vs. Bobby Lee (155.25)
Letvægts Bout: Esajas Hokit (155.75) vs. Corey Samuels (156)
Bantamvægt Bout: Jaylon Bates (136) vs. Cody Matthews (135)
Mellemvægt Bout: Taylor Johnson (185.25) vs. Lance Wright (184.75)
Fjervægt Bout: John Macapa (144.75) vs. Johannes af Jesus (145.5)

Besøg Bellator.com for yderligere information.

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BELLATOR MMA 261 MEDIA DAY VIDEOS AND QUOTES

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LOS ANGELES – Do Not. 1 rangeret som sværvægter Timothy Johnson og nr. 3 rangeret som sværvægter 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, Juni 25 live på SHOWTIME på 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT.

Den Bellator 261 main card also features a top-five women’s flyweight bout in the co-main event slot as the No. 2 rangeret Liz Carmouche takes on the undefeated No. 3 rangeret Kana Watanabe. Også, lightweights square off as No. 4 rangeret Myles Juryclashes with the No. 6 rangeret Sidney Outlaw in a contest holding major title implications and former title challenger No. 6 rangeret fjerlette 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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Tim Johnson BELLATOR Heavyweight

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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, selv, 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, selv, 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. mig. 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.”

"Ærligt, 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, selv, 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. Under ledelse af veteran kamp promotor Scott Coker, BELLATOR -begivenheder finder sted i større byer verden over og kan ses på fjernsyn i over 160 lande til et tilgængeligt publikum på over en milliard mennesker. I USA, BELLATOR kan ses på SHOWTIME. BELLATOR består af et ledelsesteam, der omfatter branchens bedste fagfolk inden for tv -produktion, livebegivenhed orkestrering, fighter udvikling / relationer, mødested indkøb, sponsorering skabelse / udvikling, international licens, markedsføring, reklame, PR og kommissioner relationer. BELLATOR er baseret i Hollywood, Calif. og ejes af underholdningsgiganten ViacomCBS, hjemsted for verdens førende underholdning mærker, der forbinder med publikum gennem overbevisende indhold på tværs af tv, film, online og mobile platforme.

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Heavyweight Interim Title Bout Announced for BELLATOR 261 på fredag, Juni 25 – Live på 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 PÅ FREDAG, Juni 25 – LIVE ON SHOWTIME

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OUTLAW FACES JURY HIGHLIGHTING A TRIO OF PRELIMINARY FIGHT ANNOUNCEMENTS

ENGLERNE -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.

På fredag, Juni 25, Do Not. 1 rangeret som sværvægterTim Johnson (15-6) og nr. 3 rangeret som sværvægterValentin 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, Do Not. 5 rangeret Myles Jury (19-5) versus No. 6 rangeret Sidney Outlaw (15-4) og Esajas Hokit (til debut) mod Aaron Hughes (1-1) have been confirmed. Også, a women’s strawweight tilt pitting Lena Ovchynnikova (12-6, 1 NC) mod 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. OG / 15:00. 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 MitrioneogTyrell Fortune.  His October 2020 sejr overCheick 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 og videre, 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. MoldavskyHovedkortet:

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)

Indledende Card: 

BELLATOR MMA YouTube -kanal | SHOWTIME Sports YouTube -kanal | Pluto tv

6 p.m. OG / 15:00. PT

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

Letvægts Bout: Esajas Hokit (til debut) vs.Aaron Hughes (1-1)

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

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BELLATOR MMA AND CBS SPORTS NETWORK TEAM UP ON NEW TELEVISION PARTNERSHIP

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COVERAGE KICKS OFF THURSDAY, Oktober. 1 WITH Bellator 247 LIVE FROM MILAN, ITALIEN

MERE, CHAMPION CRIS ‘CYBORG’ AND ARLENE BLENCOWE MEET IN EPIC WORLD TITLE BOUT IN PRIMETIME ON OCT. 15

LOS ANGELES-Bellator, a leading mixed martial arts promotion owned by ViacomCBS, ogCBS Sports Networkhave announced an exciting new partnership that will see the organization’s live events featured on the 24-hour home of CBS Sports beginning this fall.

CBS Sports Network will televise Bellator events, both domestic and international, LIVE in all U.S. markeder, while preliminary matchups will stream on CBSSports.com and Bellator MMA’s YouTube channel. Additional details will be announced at a later date.

To kick off the new partnership, CBS Sports Network will air Bellator events live from Europe, HerunderBellator 247på torsdag, Oktober. 1 (4 p.m. OG) i Milano, Italien, as well as the monumentalBellator Parisbegivenhed på lørdag, Oktober. 10 (11:30 a.m. OG) in France.Bellator 247is headlined by a welterweight battle between veteranPaul Daley (42-17-2) ogDerek Anderson (16-3, 1 NC), mensBellator Parissees“MVP” Michael Page (17-1) påtage sigRoss Houston (8-0, 1 NC) at welterweight andCheick Kongo (30-10-2, 1 NC) ansigtTim Johnson (14-6) i en sværvægter kamp.

The first primetime event live from the U.S. takes place Thursday, Oktober. 15 (9 p.m. OG) with a massive card anchored by the first world title defense of current championCris “Cyborg” (22-2, 1 NC), who takes on Australia’sArlene Blencowe (13-7), påBellator 249from Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn.

“We’re excited to have CBS Sports Network serve as the new home of live Bellator MMA events. It’s a great opportunity to showcase some of the best events and biggest names in the sport,” said CBS Sports Executive Vice President of Programming Dan Weinberg. “Adding Bellator MMA to the CBS Sports portfolio will allow for greater promotion, engagement and exposure across all our platforms and assets including CBS Sports Network, CBSSports.com, CBS Sports HQ as well as our various social accounts.”

“I am thrilled that Bellator live events will be coming to CBS Sports Network beginning on Oct. 1, as well as the unique opportunities the partnership creates across all CBS Sports platforms,” said Bellator President Scott Coker. “CBS Sports is synonymous with iconic sports broadcasting and it is incredible to now have Bellator MMA included in that family. I would like to thank Paramount Network, formerly Spike TV, for the years of support that helped build Bellator into the organization that it is today, and this news marks yet another exciting relationship between two ViacomCBS properties. I look forward to bringing the biggest fights, featuring the top athletes in the world, live to CBS Sports Network and introducing Bellator to an entirely new audience this fall.”

CBS Sports Network, CBS Sports 24-timers hjem, is available through all major cable, satellite and telco distributors as well as via OTT streaming service providers YouTube TV, fuboTV, DirecTV and Hulu.

Bellator will continue to produce all of its own live events, led by Executive Producer Scott Fishman.

The second Bellator woman’s featherweight champion in the company’s history, Cris “Cyborg” is coming off of a dominant performance over Julia Budd in January to win the 145-pound world title. Already an MMA legend at 35-years-old, “Cyborg” will be looking to further her legacy as the greatest woman’s mixed martial artist of all-time when she meets Arlene Blencowe on Oct. 15. After winning the Bellator belt in her 12th career title fight, “Cyborg” made history by becoming a world champion in her fourth major promotion, previously holding belts in both the UFC and Strikeforce. With a professional record of 22-2, 1 NC, Herunder 18 wins by way of finish, the Brazilian-born fighter holds victories over tough competition such as Budd, Holly Holm, Felicia Spencer and Gina Carano.

With wins in six of her last seven fights, including five knockouts, “Angerfist” has put herself in position to challenge for the women’s featherweight title. Coming off a unanimous decision victory over Leslie Smith, the former two-time boxing world champion will look to keep her momentum rolling and claim her first MMA title. Tied for the most knockouts in Bellator woman’s featherweight history, the fighter out of New South Wales, Australia aims to claim sole possession of that record, as she takes on her toughest challenge to date in Cris “Cyborg.”

A longtime MMA veteran, Paul Daley has competed professionally since 2003, amassing over 60 karrierekampe. Throughout his tenure, “Semtex” has been one half of some of the most memorable bouts in MMA history, herunder enknockout of the year over Brennan Ward in 2017. Senest, the Nottingham, England native notched consecutive wins over Erick Silva and Saad Awad, running his record in Bellator MMA to 8-4. Fighting out of San Diego, Calif., the 30-year-old Derek Anderson will be making his 11th appearance for Bellator MMA in search of his third consecutive victory. Med 11 sin 16 career wins coming by way of finish, “The Barbaric” hopes to earn his eighth promotional victory and first of his 2020 kampagne.

Currently riding a three-fight win streak, Michael "Venom" Page, better known to fans as “MVP,” returns with the intention of spoiling the debut of European welterweight prospect, Ross Houston. Holding a career record of 17-1, med 14 wins coming by way of stoppage, the pride of London Shootfighters looks to remind people why he is one of the most exciting strikers in all of MMA. After signing with Bellator in February, Scotland’s Houston will make his promotional debut against one of Bellator’s biggest stars in Page. “The Hitman” plans on keeping his 8-0, 1 NC undefeated record intact and improve on the three submission victories already to his name by using his known Brazilian jiu-jitsu skills.

Holding an impressive MMA record of 30-10-2, 1 NC, France’s Cheick Kongo returns to action following a title fight against heavyweight champion Ryan Bader last September. The former kickboxer remains unbeaten since 2015 and will enter the Bellator cage on home soil for a rematch against a familiar opponent in heavyweight contender in Tim Johnson. Coming off a dominant TKO victory over veteran Matt Mitrione atBellator 243 i august, Johnson is set to compete for the third time in 2020 seeking revenge in a rematch from 2018 against Kongo. Now training out of Las Vegas, Johnson has quickly earned his place near the top of the Bellator heavyweight division with his recent wins, including a viral knockout over top prospect Tyrell Fortune in February.

*Fight cards subject to change.

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BELLATOR TO HOLD FIRST MAJOR MMA EVENT IN FRANCE ON SATURDAY, Oktober 10 AT ACCOR ARENA IN PARIS

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WITH FANS IN ATTENDANCE, FRANCE’S CHEICK KONGO FACES TIM JOHNSON AT HEAVYWEIGHT, WHILE MICHAEL ‘VENOM’ PAGE TAKES ON THE DEBUTING ROSS HOUSTON

Tickets on sale Tuesday, Syv. 15!

ENGLERNE - France has approved the practice of mixed martial arts and has placed the sport under the supervision of the French Boxing Federation (FFB). With these recent government approvals, Bellator is pleased to announce that it will become the first promotion to hold a major MMA event in France with a monumental show on Saturday, Oktober 10, 2020 at Accor Arena in Paris. Bellator Paris vil funktionen 13 MMA bouts and three boxing matchups.

Among the athletes competing atBellator Paris, 10 French fighters will appear on the card, including the renownedCheick Kongo (30-10-2, 1 NC), who will face off againstTim Johnson (14-6) in a heavyweight clash. Derudover, an exciting welterweight bout betweenMichael “Venom” Side (17-1), better known to fans as “MVP,” and the debuting undefeatedRoss Houston (8-0,1 NC) is also booked for the event.

A limited number of fans will be allowed in attendance for this historic event. Tickets will be available beginning at 10 a.m. CEST on Tuesday, September 15 påaccoarena.com ogbellator.fr.

Following the governmental decree, the French Boxing Federation is responsible for the implementation of MMA in France. “If I made the choice to initiate a delegation procedure for MMA, it was for its recognition; it is to liberate, supervise and develop its practice,” indicates the Minister of Sports, Roxana Maracineanu. This is a turning point in the history of French sport, as MMA is a discipline that is enjoying growing success, proven by these events capable of bringing together thousands of people and attracting millions of spectators.

 

“This is a monumental moment in the history of the sport, as well as our organization, and I am honored that Bellator will promote the very first MMA event in France by a major promotion,” said Bellator President Scott Coker. “Many people have worked tirelessly to bring this to fruition, and it would not have been possible without the support of the Minister of Sports, Roxana Maracineanu, as well as the French Kickboxing Federation sanctioning body. I would also like to thank Accor Arena, who have been an incredible venue partner, and I cannot wait for the French fans to be in attendance and join us live for what will be an unforgettable night of action in Paris on Oct 10.”

Holding an impressive MMA record of 30-10-2, 1 NC, France’s Cheick Kongo returns to action following a title fight against heavyweight champion Ryan Bader last September. The former kickboxer remains unbeaten since 2015 and will enter the Bellator cage on home soil for a rematch against a familiar opponent in heavyweight contender, Tim Johnson. With the most fights (15) og vinder (12) in Bellator heavyweight history, as well as victories over Vitaly Minakov, Mirko Cro Cop, Antoni Hardonk and Matt Mitrione, the Parisian is planning for a successful homecoming on Oct. 10.

On the heels of a dominant TKO victory over veteran Matt Mitrione atBellator 243 i august, Tim Johnson is set to compete for the third time in 2020 seeking revenge in a rematch from 2018 against Cheick Kongo. Now training out of Las Vegas, Johnson has quickly earned his place near the top of the Bellator heavyweight division with his recent wins, including a viral knockout over top prospect Tyrell Fortune in February. Boasting a career record of 14-6, med 11 coming by way of finish, the Minnesota-born military veteran looks to carry his momentum into a fight that has future world title implications.

Currently riding a three-fight win streak, Michael "Venom" Page, better known to fans as “MVP,” returns with the intention of spoiling the debut of European welterweight prospect, Ross Houston. Holding a career record of 17-1, med 14 wins coming by way of stoppage, the pride of London Shootfighters looks to remind people why he is one of the most exciting strikers in all of MMA. In addition to his MMA accolades, Page is a 10-time kickboxing world champion and also undefeated as a professional boxer.

After signing with Bellator in February, Scotland’s Ross Houston will make his promotional debut against one of Bellator’s biggest stars in Michael Page. “The Hitman” plans on keeping his 8-0, 1 NC undefeated record intact and moving one step closer to Bellator gold in the toughest test of his career to date. With three submission victories to his name, Houston’s Brazilian jiu-jitsu skills make him a viable threat if the fight goes to the ground against one of Bellator’s most feared strikers.

Follow Bellator France on Instagram@BellatorFrance og på Facebook påwww.facebook.com/BellatorFrance/.

Besøgwww.Bellator.fr ogBellator.com for yderligere information.

OpdateretBellator ParisCard:

Heavyweight Feature Fight: Cheick Kongo(30-10-2, 1 NC) vs.Tim Johnson(14-6)

Weltervægt Feature Fight: Michael Page(17-1) vs.Ross Houston(8-0, 1 NC)

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