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

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, Travnja 15, AT 10 P.M. ET / 7 P.M. PT LIVE ON SHOWTIME INSIDE THE SAP CENTER IN SAN JOSE, CALIF.

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LOS ANGELES (Veljače. 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, Travanj 15, na10 poslije podne. ET / 7 poslije podne. PT živjeti Showtime.

In the co-feature ofBellator 277: McKee vs. Pitbull 2 u SAP Center u San Joseu, Kalifornija, 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-rangirani kandidatCorey Anderson(16-5)in the BELLATOR MMA Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix final.

Ulaznice zaBELLATOR MMA 277: McKee vs. Pitbull 2 go on sale this Friday, Veljače. 18 at bothTicketmaster.com aBellator.com with a special presale starting the day prior.

Dodatno, four preliminary bouts have been announced including a mouthwatering matchup between two highly ranked heavyweights as No. 5-zauzelaTim Johnson (15-8) faces surging No. 6-zauzelaTyrell 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 poslije podne. ET / 4 poslije podne. PT na YouTube kanalu BELLATOR MMA, SHOWTIME Sportski YouTube kanal i Pluto TV.

In their historic initial matchup at the Forum in Inglewood, Kalifornija, McKee stunned Pitbull by landing a punishing left leg kick to the head at 1:40 of the opening stanza atBELLATOR MMA 263srpnja 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 okvira otvaranja.

“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, Kalifornija, BELLATOR’s top-rated pound-for-pound fighter has exceeded the lofty expectations placed on him since his professional debut three days following his 20th rođendan. Armed with six knockouts and seven submissions, the Team Bodyshop product, koji će se pretvoriti 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 Karijera natjecanja (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 (dvaput). U 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. S 23 finishes in 37 profesionalne borbe, 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, New Jersey, 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 travnja 16, 2021. Exactly six months later atBELLATOR MMA 268, the Rockford, Ilinois, 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 u studenom 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, između ostalog.

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Dodatne borbe će se uskoro najavljen.

Bellator 277: McKEE VS. PITBULL 2GLAVNI CARD:

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10 poslije podne. ET / 7 poslije podne. PT

Featherweight World ChampionshipCA.J. McKee (18-0) vs. No. 1-Patricio Pitbull (15-5)

 Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix FinalC-Vadim Nemkov (15-2) vs. Ne. 1-Corey Anderson (16-5)

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7 poslije podne. ET / 4 poslije podne. PT

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

Velter Bout: Ne. 10-Kyle Crutchmer(8-1) vsMichael Lombardo(12-2, 1 NC)

Velter Bout: Shane Keefe(2-0) vsTyson Miller (2-0)

140-Borba za ugovorenu težinu funte: Gaston Bolanos (5-3) vsCass Bell(5-2)

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Updated schedule of BELLATOR events

Sat., Veljače. 19 // Bellator 274: Gracie vs. Storley // Mohegan Sun Arena // Uncasville, Conn.

Besplatno. Veljače. 25 // Bellator 275: Mousasi vs.. Vanderford // 3Arena // Dablin, Irska

Besplatno. More. 12 // Bellator 276: Borics vs. Burnell // The Family Arena // St. Louis, Vi.

Besplatno. Travnja. 15 // Bellator 277: McKee vs. Pitbull 2/Nemkov vs. Anderson // SAP Center // San Jose, Kalif.

Besplatno. Svibanj 6 // BELLATOR PARIS: Bader vs. Kongo 2 // Accor Arena // Pariz, FRA

Besplatno. Svibanj 13 // BELLATOR LONDON: Amosov vs. MVP // The OVO Arena Wembley // London

Complete Fight Night Results, Quotes & Photos For BELLATOR MMA 269: Fedor vs. Johnson

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Complete Event Photos Here – Please Credit: Lucas Noonan / BELLATOR MMA

Bellator 269 Post-Fight Interviews

BELLATOR MMA 269: FEDOR VS. JOHNSON MAIN CARD RESULTS AND QUOTES:

Fjodor Emelianenko (40-6, 1 NC) def. Ne. 2 Tim Johnson (15-8) i preko KO 1:46 okruglog jedan

Fjodor Emelianenko:
“I feel very great. Osjećam se dobro. 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 (Rusija), 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.”

Ne. 8 Said Sowma (8-2) def. Vitalij Minakov (22-2) putem TKO na 3:08 od krugu 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.”

Ne. 6 Usman Nurmagomedov (14-0) def. Patrik Pietila (11-9) putem dostave (RNC) na 4:06 okruglog jedan

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.”

Anatolij Tokov (30-2) def. Sharaf Davlatmurodov (18-4-1) preko Splita odlukom (29-28, 29-28, 28-29)

Anatolij 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) putem TKO na 2:01 okruglog jedan
Katarzyna Sadura (5-4) def. Darina Mazdyuk (4-2) putem TKO na 3:17 od krugu dva
Irina Alekseeva (4-1) def. Stephanie Page (5-3) putem jednoglasnom odlukom (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Nikita Mikhailov (8-1) def. Brian Moore (14-8) putem jednoglasnom odlukom (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Alexey Shurkevich (13-4) def. Grachik Bozinyan (11-5) i preko KO 2:25 okruglog jedan
Aiden Lee (10-5) def. alexander Osetrov (8-3-1) putem dostave (RNC) na 3:41 okruglog jedan

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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 "Posljednji car" Emelianenko (39-6, 1 NC) will take on number two ranked heavyweight Tim Johnson (15-7) u glavnom slučaju BELLATOR Moscow: Fedor vs. Johnson u subotu, Listopada. 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.

Naširoko smatran najvećim teškašem u povijesti mješovitih borilačkih vještina, Fjodor Emelianenko vraća se u kavez BELLATOR-a prvi put od njegove dominantne pobjede u prvom krugu nad TKO-om Quinton "Rampage" Jackson u 2019. Uz sjajnu karijeru u kojoj je vidio kako zarađuje 30 zaustavljanja u njegovom 39 pobjede nad legendarnom oporbom, bivši svjetski prvak u teškoj kategoriji PRIDE FC borit će se u svojoj zemlji Rusiji prvi put nakon pet godina. Četverostruki svjetski prvak u borbenom sambu, "Posljednji car" sastavio je suludu osmogodišnju neporaženu seriju na putu da postane međunarodna MMA ikona. Emelianenko je osnovao tim 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 želi dodati još jedno uzbudljivo poglavlje u svoju etapu borbene karijere u listopadu 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 a 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) prošlog lipnja. 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.

Ažurirano BELLATOR Moscow: Fedor vs. Johnson Kartica:

Glavni događaj u teškoj kategoriji: Fjodor Emelianenko (39-6, 1 NC) vs. #2-Tim Johnson (15-7)

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Kompletni rezultati vaganja & Fotografije za sutrašnji BELLATOR 261: Johnson vs. Događaj Moldavsky – Uživo na Showtime

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Uncasville, Conn. - Bellator 261: Johnson vs. Moldavski bit će emitirani sutra, Petak, Lipanj 25 u SHOWTIME u 9 poslije podne. ET / 6 poslije podne. PT, dok će preliminarni okršaji strujati na YouTube kanalu BELLATOR MMA s početkom u 6:30 poslije podne. I / 3:30 poslije podne. PT.

BELLATOR MMA 261: Johnson vs. Moldavski Glavni Card:
Petak, Lipanj 25 - Nastavi živjeti SHOWTIME
9 poslije podne. ET / 6 poslije podne. PT

Glavni privremeni naslov svjetskog prvaka u teškoj kategoriji: #1-Timothy Johnson (260) vs. #3-Valentin Moldavsky (234)
Flyweight Co-Main Event: #2-Liz carmouche (125.5) vs. #3-Kana Watanabe (125.25)
Pero Bout: #6-Daniel Weichel (145.5) vs. Keoni Diggs (146)
Lagan Bout: #4-Myles porota (156) vs. #6-Sidney Outlaw (156)
Poluteškoj Bout: Christian Edwards (206) vs. Simon Biyong (204.5)

Prethodno Card:
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6:30 poslije podne. I / 3:30 poslije podne. PT

Lagan Bout: Soren Bak (156) vs. Bobby Lee (155.25)
Lagan Bout: Isaiah Hokit (155.75) vs. Corey Samuels (156)
Bantamweight Bout: Jaylon Bates (136) vs. Cody Matthews (135)
Srednjoj Bout: Taylor Johnson (185.25) vs. Lance Wright (184.75)
Pero Bout: John Macapa (144.75) vs. Ivana de Isusa (145.5)

Molimo posjetite Bellator.com za dodatne informacije.

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BELLATOR MMA 261 MEDIA DAY VIDEOS AND QUOTES

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LOS ANGELES – Ne. 1 ranked heavyweight Timothy Johnson i Nema. 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, Lipanj 25 živjeti Showtime po 9 poslije podne. ET / 6 poslije podne. PT.

The Bellator 261 main card also features a top-five women’s flyweight bout in the co-main event slot as the No. 2 zauzela Liz carmouche takes on the undefeated No. 3 zauzela Kana Watanabe. Također, lightweights square off as No. 4 zauzela Myles porotaclashes with the No. 6 zauzela Sidney Outlaw in a contest holding major title implications and former title challenger No. 6 rangiran pero 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, iako, 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, iako, 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. mene. 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.”

"Iskreno, 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, iako, 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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O BELLATORU
BELLATOR MMA is a leading global mixed martial arts and kickboxing organization featuring many of the best fighters in the world. Pod vodstvom veterana borbe promotorske Scott Coker, Događaji BELLATOR odvijaju se u većim gradovima širom svijeta i na televiziji ih se može vidjeti više 160 dostupne publike od preko milijardu ljudi. U Sjedinjenim Američkim Državama, BELLATOR se može vidjeti u SHOWTIME. BELLATOR se sastoji od izvršnog tima koji uključuje vrhunske profesionalce u industriji televizijske produkcije, live događaj orkestracija, Razvoj borac / odnosi, mjesto nabave, Stvaranje sponzorstvo / razvoj, Međunarodna licenciranje, marketing, oglašavanje, publicitet i provizija odnosi. BELLATOR ima sjedište u Hollywoodu, Kalif. a u vlasništvu je zabavnog giganta ViacomCBS, dom svjetskih premijera zabavnih brandova koji povezuju s publikom kroz zanimljiv sadržaj preko televizije, film, online i mobilne platforme.

O SHOWTIME
Showtime Networks Inc. (SNI), podružnica ViacomCBS Inc. u stopostotnom vlasništvu, posjeduje i upravlja Vrhunski TV mreža Showtime®, Filmski kanal i Flix®, a također nudi Showtime NA UPIT®, Filmski kanal Na zahtjev i Flix na zahtjev®, a mreža je provjera autentičnosti usluga SHOWTIME ANYTIME®. Showtime Digitalni Inc, a wholly owned subsidiary of SNI, upravlja samostalan streaming servis 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 TV, Oculus Go, Godine®, Samsung Smart TV, 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 prodaje i distribuira sportskih i zabavnih sadržaja za izložbu pretplatnicima na pay-per-view osnovi kroz Showtime PPV®. Za više informacija, ići www.SHO.com.

Heavyweight Interim Title Bout Announced for BELLATOR 261 u petak, Lipanj 25 – Uživo na Showtime

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 U PETAK, JUNE 25 – LIVE ON SHOWTIME

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OUTLAW FACES JURY HIGHLIGHTING A TRIO OF PRELIMINARY FIGHT ANNOUNCEMENTS

ANĐELI -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.

U petak, Lipanj 25, Ne. 1 ranked heavyweightTim Johnson (15-6) i Nema. 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 poslije podne. ET / 6 poslije podne. 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, Ne. 5 zauzela Myles porota (19-5) versus No. 6 zauzela Sidney Outlaw (15-4) a Isaiah Hokit (za debi) protiv Aaron Hughes (1-1) have been confirmed. Također, a women’s strawweight tilt pitting Lena Ovchynnikova (12-6, 1 NC) protiv Kyra Batara (8-4) will also take place on June 25. The preliminary card of BELLATOR MMA 261: Johnson vs. Moldavski streams live on the BELLATOR MMA YouTube channel, SHOWTIME Sports YouTube channel and Pluto TV at 6 poslije podne. I / 3 poslije podne. PT. Dodatni okršaji bit će objavljeni naknadno.

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 MitrioneaTyrell FortuneHis October 2020 pobjeda nadCheick 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 legendFjodor 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 AyalaLinton 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, nakon čega slijedi snižena mjesečna pretplata od 4,99 USD mjesečno za sljedećih šest mjeseci. Gledatelji se mogu prijaviti naSHO.com/BellatorMMA. Pretplatnicima će se tijekom cijelog mjeseca isporučivati ​​dva premijerna MMA događaja BELLATOR 2021 i dalje, with all events scheduled to air live on Friday nights at 9 poslije podne. ET / 6 poslije podne. PT bilo gdje je dostupna usluga SHOWTIME.

BELLATOR MMA 261: Johnson vs. MoldavskyGlavni Card:

SHOWTIME

9 poslije podne. ET / 6 poslije podne. PT

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

Prethodno Card: 

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

6 poslije podne. I / 3 poslije podne. PT

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

Lagan bout: Isaiah Hokit (za debi) vsAaron Hughes (1-1)

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

TIM BELLATORA ZA MMA I CBS SPORTSKE MREŽE NA NOVOM TELEVIZIJSKOM PARTNERSTVU

POKRIVENOST POKRETE ČETVRTAK, Listopada. 1 S Bellator 247 UŽIVO OD MILANA, ITALIJA

VIŠE, ŠAMPION CRIS 'CYBORG' I ARLENE BLENCOWE SUSRELI SU SE U EPICU SVJETSKOG NASLOVA U PRIMETIMU LISTA. 15

LOS ANGELES-Bellator MMA, vodeća promocija mješovitih borilačkih vještina u vlasništvu ViacomCBS-a, aCBS Sports Networknajavili su uzbudljivo novo partnerstvo koje će uživo vidjeti događaje organizacije koji će se prikazivati ​​u 24-satnom domu CBS Sportsa početkom ove jeseni.

CBS Sports Network će prenositi Bellator događaje, i domaće i međunarodne, UŽIVO u svim SAD-u. Tržišta, dok će preliminarni matchupovi strujati na CBSSports.com i YouTube kanalu Bellator MMA. Dodatni detalji bit će objavljeni naknadno.

Za početak novog partnerstva, CBS Sports Network uživo će prenositi Bellatorove događaje iz Europe, uključujućiBellator 247četvrtak, Listopada. 1 (4 poslije podne. I) u Milanu, Italija, kao i monumentalniBellator Parisdogađaj u subotu, Listopada. 10 (11:30 a.m. I) u Francuskoj.Bellator 247naslovljen je veteranskom borbom u poluteškoj kategorijiPaul Daley (42-17-2) aDerek Anderson (16-3, 1 NC), dokBellator Parisvidi“MVP” Michael Page (17-1) preuzetiRoss Houston (8-0, 1 NC) u poluteškoj kategoriji iCheick Kongo (30-10-2, 1 NC) liceTim Johnson (14-6) u teškoj borbi.

Prvi praizvedbeni događaj uživo iz SAD-a. održava se u četvrtak, Listopada. 15 (9 poslije podne. I) s masivnom kartom usidrenom u prvoj obrani svjetskog naslova aktualnog prvakaCris "Cyborg" (22-2, 1 NC), koji preuzima AustralijuArlene Blencowe (13-7), naBellator 249iz Mohegan Sun Arene u Uncasvilleu, Conn.

„Uzbuđeni smo što CBS Sports Network služi kao novi dom Bellator MMA događaja. Izvrsna je prilika za predstavljanje nekih od najboljih događaja i najvećih imena u sportu,”Rekao je izvršni potpredsjednik CBS Sportsa za programiranje Dan Weinberg. „Dodavanje Bellator MMA u portfelj CBS Sportsa omogućit će veću promociju, angažman i izloženost na svim našim platformama i sredstvima, uključujući CBS Sports Network, CBSSports.com, Sjedište CBS Sportsa, kao i naši različiti društveni računi. "

“Oduševljen sam što Bellator događaji uživo dolaze na CBS Sports Network počevši od listopada. 1, kao i jedinstvene mogućnosti koje partnerstvo stvara na svim platformama CBS Sportsa,", Rekao je predsjednik Scott Coker Bellator. “CBS Sports sinonim je za kultno sportsko emitiranje i nevjerojatno je sada Bellator MMA uključiti u tu obitelj. Želio bih zahvaliti Paramount mreži, nekada Spike TV, za godine potpore koja je pomogla Bellatoru da uđe u organizaciju koja je danas, i ove vijesti označavaju još jedan uzbudljiv odnos između dva svojstva ViacomCBS. Radujem se što ću donijeti najveće borbe, s najboljim svjetskim sportašima, uživo na CBS Sports Network i predstavljanje Bellatora potpuno novoj publici ove jeseni. "

CBS Sports Network, 24-satna dom DZS Sport, dostupan je putem svih glavnih kabela, satelitske i telco distributeri, kao i putem Ott streaming usluga YouTube TV, fuboTV, DirecTV i Hulu.

Bellator će i dalje producirati sve vlastite događaje uživo, na čelu s izvršnim producentom Scottom Fishmanom.

Druga prvakinja u perolakoj kategoriji žena Bellator u povijesti tvrtke, Cris "Cyborg" dolazi s dominantnim nastupom nad Julijom Budd u siječnju kako bi osvojio svjetsku titulu od 145 kilograma. Već MMA legenda sa 35 godina, "Cyborg" će tražiti daljnje nasljeđe najveće ženske mješovite borilačke vještine svih vremena kada u listopadu upozna Arlene Blencowe. 15. Nakon što je osvojila Bellator pojas u svojoj 12. borbi za naslov u karijeri, "Cyborg" je ušla u povijest postajući svjetskim prvakom u svojoj četvrtoj većoj promociji, prethodno držao pojaseve i u UFC-u i u Strikeforceu. Uz profesionalni dosje od 22-2, 1 NC, uključujući 18 pobjeđuje putem završetka, borac rođen u Brazilu drži pobjede u oštroj konkurenciji kao što je Budd, Holly Holm, Felicia Spencer i Gina Carano.

Pobjedama u šest od posljednjih sedam borbi, uključujući pet nokauta, "Angerfist" se dovela u poziciju da izazove ženski naslov u perolakoj kategoriji. Donoseći jednoglasnu odluku o pobjedi nad Leslie Smith, bivša dvostruka boksačka svjetska prvakinja nastojat će zadržati zamah i položiti svoj prvi MMA naslov. Izvezana za najviše nokauta u povijesti perolake kategorije žene Bellator, lovac iz Novog Južnog Walesa, Australija želi zatražiti isključivo posjedovanje te evidencije, dok prihvaća svoj najteži izazov do danas u Crisu "Cyborg".

Dugogodišnji MMA veteran, Paul Daley se od tada profesionalno natječe 2003, gomilajući se preko 60 borbe u karijeri. Tijekom svog mandata, "Semtex" je polovica nekih od najupečatljivijih napada u MMA povijesti, uključujući inokaut godine nad Brennan Ward u 2017. Nedavno, Nottingham, Englezi su zabilježili uzastopne pobjede nad Erickom Silvom i Saadom Awadom, izvodeći svoj rekord u Bellator MMA na 8-4. Borba iz San Diega, Kalifornija, 30-godišnji Derek Anderson upisat će se 11. nastup za Bellator MMA u potrazi za trećom uzastopnom pobjedom. S 11 njegov 16 pobjede u karijeri dolaze do kraja, "Barbaric" se nada da će zaraditi svoju osmu i prvu svoju promotivnu pobjedu 2020 kampanja.

Trenutno vozi niz pobjeda u tri borbe, Michael je "otrov" Stranica, obožavateljima poznatiji kao „MVP,”Vraća se s namjerom da pokvari debi europske perspektive u poluteškoj kategoriji, Ross Houston. Imajući rekord u karijeri od 17-1, s 14 pobjede koje dolaze zaustavljanjem, ponos London Shootfightera podsjeća ljude zašto je jedan od najuzbudljivijih napadača u cijelom MMA-u. Nakon potpisivanja s Bellatorom u veljači, Škotski Houston debitirat će promotivno protiv jedne od najvećih zvijezda Bellatora u Pageu. "Hitman" planira zadržati svoje 8-0, 1 NC neporaženi rekord netaknut i poboljšati tri pobjede u podnošenju već na njegovo ime koristeći svoje poznate brazilske jiu-jitsu vještine.

Držeći impresivan MMA rekord od 30-10-2, 1 NC, Francuski Cheick Kongo vraća se u akciju nakon borbe za naslov protiv prvaka u teškoj kategoriji Ryana Badera prošlog rujna. Bivši kickboxer od tada ostaje neporažen 2015 i ući će u kavez Bellator na domaćem terenu za revanš protiv poznatog protivnika u teškoj kategoriji Tima Johnsona. Dolazi dominantna TKO pobjeda nad veteranom Mattom Mitrioneom naBellator 243 u kolovozu, Johnson se trebao natjecati po treći put u 2020 tražeći osvetu u revanšu od 2018 protiv Konga. Sada treniram iz Las Vegasa, Johnson je svojim nedavnim pobjedama brzo zaradio svoje mjesto na vrhu Bellator teške kategorije, uključujući virusni nokaut nad glavnim potencijalnim klijentom Tyrell Fortuneom u veljači.

*Borite se protiv karata koje se mogu promijeniti.

Molimo posjetiteBellator.com za dodatne informacije.

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

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, Sedam. 15!

ANĐELI - 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, Listopad 10, 2020 at Accor Arena in Paris. Bellator Paris će značajka 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), protiv koga će se suočitiTim Johnson (14-6) u okršaju teškaša. Dodatno, an exciting welterweight bout betweenMichael “Otrov” Stranica (17-1), obožavateljima poznatiji kao „MVP,” and the debuting undefeatedRoss Houston (8-0,1 NC) is also booked for the event.

Ovom povijesnom događaju bit će dopušten ograničeni broj obožavateljaTickets will be available beginning at 10 a.m. CEST on Tuesday, Rujan 15 naaccorarena.com abellator.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,", Rekao je predsjednik Scott Coker Bellator. “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.”

Držeći impresivan MMA rekord od 30-10-2, 1 NC, Francuski Cheick Kongo vraća se u akciju nakon borbe za naslov protiv prvaka u teškoj kategoriji Ryana Badera prošlog rujna. Bivši kickboxer od tada ostaje neporažen 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) and wins (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 u kolovozu, Tim Johnson is set to compete for the third time in 2020 tražeći osvetu u revanšu od 2018 against Cheick Kongo. Sada treniram iz Las Vegasa, Johnson je svojim nedavnim pobjedama brzo zaradio svoje mjesto na vrhu Bellator teške kategorije, uključujući virusni nokaut nad glavnim potencijalnim klijentom Tyrell Fortuneom u veljači. Boasting a career record of 14-6, s 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.

Trenutno vozi niz pobjeda u tri borbe, Michael je "otrov" Stranica, obožavateljima poznatiji kao „MVP,”Vraća se s namjerom da pokvari debi europske perspektive u poluteškoj kategoriji, Ross Houston. Imajući rekord u karijeri od 17-1, s 14 pobjede koje dolaze zaustavljanjem, 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. "Hitman" planira zadržati svoje 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.

Pratite Bellator France na Instagramu@BellatorFrance i na Facebook-uwww.facebook.com/BellatorFrance/.

Molimo posjetitewww.Bellator.fr aBellator.com za dodatne informacije.

AžuriranoBellator ParisKartica:

Heavyweight Feature FightCheick Kongo(30-10-2, 1 NC) vsTim Johnson(14-6)

Velter Igrani Fight: Michael Page(17-1) vsRoss Houston(8-0, 1 NC)

*Kartica podložne promjenama.

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