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BELLATOR AND USO TEAM UP TO SALUTE THE TROOPS WITH SPECIAL LIVE EVENT IN HAWAII ON DECEMBER 14

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Brent Primus Defends Lightweight Title Against Michael Chandler in Long-Awaited Main Event Rematch to Kick Off Honolulu Doubleheader

 

Анёлы - To honor the brave men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces, Bellator MMA has partnered with the USO to present a special live event free for the troops, along with their friends and families, снежань 14.

 

 

“Having worked with the Army Combatives Program to evaluate and update their combat readiness, I have long respected the military and their courage,” said Royce Gracie, MMA Legend and Bellator Ambassador. “When I found out we were doing an event in Hawaii, knowing the large military population there, I knew we had to show our support and appreciation through MMA.”

 

 

 

Bellator President Scott Coker is proud of this new relationship with USO and is eager to show his support to the brave service men and women.

 

 

 

“The USO is a historic military support organization – not just in entertainment but in connecting them back to the things they love and fight for,"Сказаў Кокер. “It made perfect sense for Bellator to establish a relationship with the USO and provide a unique opportunity to Hawaii’s military population. We appreciate their service to the nation, and we hope this is just the first of many opportunities for us to work together.”

 

 

 

Emanating from the Neal S. Blaisdell Arena in Honolulu, this unique show will be headlined by a title fight featuring current lightweight champ Brett Primus (8-0) against two-time former titlist Майкл Чандлер (18-4), while heavyweight icon Фрэнк Свет (18-12) адпавядае Javy Айяла (10-7) in a heavyweight clash.

Bellator and USO Present: Salute the Troops will air on Paramount Network on Friday, Снежні 14 на 10 p.m. І / 9 p.m. CT and will be simulcast on CMT. The event will also stream LIVE on DAZN, while preliminary bouts will stream on Bellator.com and globally on the Bellator Mobile App. Дадатковыя паядынкі будуць абвешчаныя ў бліжэйшыя тыдні.

 

 

 

Reigning champ Brent Primus puts both his title and undefeated streak on the line in a highly anticipated rematch for the Bellator lightweight title. After upsetting Chandler last year, the Eugene, Ore.-native has since battled injuries that have delayed his return to the cage. Зараз, he looks to silence the critics and prove that he is the rightful and deserving 155-pound champion. One of the most-decorated fighters in Bellator history, Michael Chandler has plans to reclaim the championship and become a three-time titleholder. “Iron” has defeated a who’s who among the division’s elite, у тым ліку Бенсон

Henderson, Patricky Pitbull (x2), Ямаучы да and Eddie Alvarez. The former University of Missouri wrestler, who now calls Nashville home, has earned his way back to No. 1-contender status with his sights set on leaving Hawaii with the belt.

 

 

 

Former UFC heavyweight champ Frank Mir returns to the Bellator cage following his exciting back-and-forth battle with Фёдар Емяльяненка last spring. With career wins over Рой Нэльсан, Antonio “Big Nog” Nogueira (x2), Brock Lesnar and Mirko Cro Cop, the Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt looks for another impressive victory to add to his illustrious career. After shocking the world when he KO’d Сяргей Харытонаў, Javy Ayala become an overnight sensation to MMA fans. Known to fans as “Eye Candy,” the heavyweight has also impressively defeated Eric Prindle and Raphael Butler. Fighting out of Porterville, Каліфорнія., Ayala returns hoping to yet again shock the world and defeat one of the greatest heavyweights in MMA history.

 

 

 

This unforgettable night will be part of an historic weekend culminating with the previously announced Bellator Hawaii у суботу, Снежні 15, airing exclusively on DAZN. This highly-anticipated fight card includes Bellator women’s flyweight champ Ilima-Лей Макфарлейн defending her title against Valгэтаrie Létourneau, Мачида making his Bellator debut against former champ Рафаэль Карвалью, Нэйман Грэйс прымаючы на І Рут in an opening round matchup in the Bellator Welterweight World Grand Prix and much more.

 

 

Bellator and the USO will also partner for a week of special events in Hawaii leading up to the big weekend of exciting fights on December 14 і 15. More details to come soon.

 

Абноўлены Bellator and USO Present: Salute the Troops Карта барацьбы:

Галоўная падзея за чэмпіён свету ў лёгкай вазе: Брент прымус (8-0) супраць. Майкл Чандлер (18-4)

Heavyweight Main Card Bout: Фрэнк Свет (18-12) супраць. Javy Айяла (10-7)

 

*Загаловак карты для змены

 

 

 

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HAWAII’S ILIMA-LEI MACFARLANE MAKES FIRST FLYWEIGHT TITLE DEFENSE AGAINST ALEJANDRA LARA IN MAIN EVENT OF BELLATOR 201 ЧЭРВЕНЯ 29

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VALERIE LETOURNEAU RETURNS TO ACTION AGAINST BRUNA ELLEN

 

 

Лос-Анджэлес – Bellator returns to Pechanga Resort Casino in Temecula, Халіф. для Bellator 201 у пятніцу, Чэрвеня 29. The card will be headlined by the San Diego-based Ilima-Лей Макфарлейн (7-0), who defends her undefeated record and newly won flyweight crown against Columbia’s Alejandra “Azul” Lara (7-1).

 

 

 

 

In addition to the women’s flyweight championship being up for grabs on June 29, Valerie Létourneau (9-6) will look to improve to 2-0 inside the Bellator cage, when she meets the always-tough Браўн Элен (4-1) at 125-pounds. Additional bouts, including the co-main event for Bellator 201: Macfarlane vs. Лара, will be announced in the coming days.

 

 

 

 

Tickets for the event go on sale this Friday, Красавіка 6 and start at $39. Tickets will be available at the Pechanga box office and Pechanga.com. Дзверы для гэтага мерапрыемства адкрытага ў 3:30 p.m. PT, while the preliminary card will kick-off at 4:30 p.m. Ціхаакіянскім стандартны час. The event will be broadcast live and free on Paramount Network at 9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. Канэктыкут, while preliminary action will stream on Bellator.com and globally on the newly updated Bellator Mobile App.

 

 

 

 

Ilima-Lei Macfarlane has been proving naysayers wrong since her viral MMA debut in 2015, defeating every opponent placed in front of her en route to becoming the inaugural Bellator women’s flyweight champion this past November by defeating Emily Ducote. Born in Honolulu, “The Ilimanator” was a high school wrestler at Punahou School, where she was also a classmate of pro golfer Michelle Wie. Primarily focusing on her academics, Macfarlane went on to attend San Diego State University, where she studied cultural anthropology and went on to earn her master’s degree in liberal arts and sciences. Following that, the 27-year-old dove headfirst into MMA, splitting time between Team Hurricane Awesome and 10й Planet Jiu-Jitsu, where she remains to this day. Непераможны, як пра, Macfarlane now looks to keep her undefeated record intact and the title around her waist.

 

 

 

 

Hailing from Medellin, Калумбія, Alejandra Lara made a statement in Bellator’s flyweight division when she finished Lena Ovchynnikova via rear-naked choke at Bellator 190. The 23-year-old knockout artist has earned seven victories in eight outings since making her professional debut in 2011 and has shown tenacity in her fights thus far, showcasing a pair of first round knockouts and multiple submissions. On the heels of her impressive promotional debut, Lara earned a shot at the championship on June 29.

 

 

 

 

The Canadian-born Létourneau, a former UFC strawweight title challenger, carries an impressive track record of thrilling fights, highlighted by a world title contest against former champion Joanna Jędrzejczyk. Since signing with Bellator, “Trouble” has moved up to her more natural weight class, impressively defeating Кейт Джэксан in her promotional debut. На Bellator 201, the American Top Team-product will look to improve upon her nine victories as a professional, a tally that includes five finishes, with four coming by way of knockout.

 

 

 

 

At only 21-years-old, Ellen has already made three appearances for Bellator, competing against the likes of Veta Arteaga and Jessica Middleton. The Campinas, Brazil native and Team Nogueira-product has won four out of five fights to begin her professional career and will now look to continue her upward trajectory when she meets the former title challenger in a battle of top contenders.

 

Абноўлены Bellator 201: Macfarlane vs. Лара Карта барацьбы:

Women’s Flyweight Title Main Event: Ilima-Лей Макфарлейн (7-0) супраць. Алехандра Лара (7-1)

Women’s Flyweight Feature Bout: Valerie Létourneau (9-6) супраць. Браўн Элен (4-1)

 

 

 

 

*Загаловак карты для змены.

 

 

 

 

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MCDONALD & LETOURNEAU IMPRESS IN BELLATOR DEBUTS, CAPPING OFF FINAL EVENT ON SPIKE

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Complete Bellator 191: McDonald vs. Ligier Fight Card Results:

Michael McDonald (18-4) пераможаны Peter Ligier (8-2-1) аднагалосным рашэннем суддзяў (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

 

Фота: HTTPS://www.dropbox.com/sh/8acndyoa13mtgs7/AABOlDgJCtycBa-bPH8L1e8Qa?DL = 0

 

McDonald Quote: “I was happy with the performance. He ate some heavy punches. I hit him hard enough to break my right hand again, so he’s very durable and I expected that from him. I’ve seen him get put down and keep coming. He was very impressive, I’m honored to have fought him and he really stepped up to the occasion. I think that I have some pretty high accolades for a bantamweight, but I really have no idea how that stacks up to the other guys in my division. We will let this hand heal up and find out soon.”

 

Valerie Letourneau (9-6) пераможаны Кейт Джэксан (9-3-1) аднагалосным рашэннем суддзяў (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

 

Фота: HTTPS://www.dropbox.com/sh/xv8mhtcx9eku5p9/AAB94OCwYqOCIUbHyTcU3chUa?DL = 0

 

Letourneau Quote: “I never feel like I’m doing enough. That’s the first thing I ask my coach: ‘Was it a good fight?’ I think experience has taught me to be patient in the fight and to fight smart. You always want to put on a show, but sometimes it can cost you the fight. У мой апошні бой, I didn’t do enough because I was too careful. I wanted to bring all that experience together and make the best of it.”

 

“This was a very important fight for me. Я 34, my daughter’s a teenager now. I’ve sacrificed a lot of things for my career. But I want this Bellator belt so bad. It was really hard for me to watch Ilima Macfarlane and Emily Ducote fight for it first. I have so much respect for both of them, but I wanted to be the first one to fight for the title. На жаль, that didn’t happen but to me that’s the only thing I have on my mind right now. Ilima knows I want to fight her and she had a really good performance in her last fight. When it happens, I think it’s going to be a really good matchup. It’s going to be an exciting fight.”

Mohammad Yahya (4-1) пераможаны Ash Griffiths (4-5) праз TKO at 3:26 першага раўнда

 

Фота: HTTPS://www.dropbox.com/sh/62fh9s38lo1de3x/AAAF5NCgKybT6v1HG9qYJOaHa?DL = 0

 

Yahya Quote: “This is what we trained for and we executed exactly as we planned. I was very confident in the opening round. I said that I was going to win in the first round by TKO and I did just that. It’s confidence, but this is also a product of hard work. I was training very hard for this and I executed. I knew that I had the best team in the world and we’re on to the next one now.”

 

Philip De Fries (14-6, 1 Паўночная Караліна) Def. Джэймс Томпсан (20-17, 1 Паўночная Караліна) з дапамогай прадстаўлення (гільяціна) на 1:33 першага раўнда

 

Фота: HTTPS://www.dropbox.com/sh/efcurjmp6k10j2q/AADd556tK8j6Lg-T7Te54Z_ma?DL = 0

 

De Fries Quote: "Я выдатна сябе адчуваю, the less damage the better. I’m not getting any prettier. Hats off to James, he’s a legend. It’s a shame it was over so quick, it could have been a barn burner. But I’m happy. I want to climb the ladder here in Bellator. If there is an opening in this tournament, I’ll gladly step in. I feel great at the moment. Fighting is 90 percent mental and the first half of my career, I didn’t have the head for it. But now I’m putting everything together, I feel great and I’m performing. Я гатовы, Я буду біцца з любым.

 

Jeremy Petley (12-8) Def. Lewis Monarch (9-3) па ачках (29-28 x2, 27-30)

 

Фота: HTTPS://www.dropbox.com/sh/q1gw2zn80ujf2ps/AABweE-l4KMFb00-hvR7CExDa?DL = 0

 

Petley Quote: “I was prepared to do the job and really demonstrate my skills. He put up a tough fight and made me work for it. I was prepared for a war, and that’s what he gave me so I had to dig deep. Lewis was a good opponent but I knew no matter what the situation or adversity, that I have a big heart, I have work ethic, a good skillset and a good corner behind me. I knew that no matter what happened, I would come out with the victory.”

 

“This is a fraction of my potential. Я хачу вялікіх баёў, I want the Bellator title. I want to move up, I want to move forward and fight late in the night. I have what it takes, so I’ll take anybody. This was not the most convincing win, but no matter who I face, I can win. I don’t care who it is up against me, I can always find a way. I find a way to win. That’s what I do.”

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Bellator 191 WEIGH-IN RESULTS & ФОТА

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BELLATOR’S FINAL EVENT ON SPIKE TAKES PLACE

ЗАЎТРА NIGHT AT 9/8c

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NEWCASTLE, Англія – Only one main event competitor is sure to be smiling after their matchup заўтра night when Michael McDonald(17-4) makes his Bellator debut against Peter Ligier (8-1-1) in the headlining bout of Bellator 191.

Another high-profile free agent signing in Valerie Letourneau (8-6) is also set to make her long-awaited promotional debut, баявую стойку супраць Кейт Джэксан (9-2-1) in the co-main event at Newcastle, England’s Metro Radio Arena.

 

Bellator 191: McDonald vs. Ligier will be broadcast free on SPIKE Пятніца, Снежні. 15 на 9 p.m. І/ 8 p.m. Канэктыкут. The event marks the last time Bellator will air on SPIKE before the network rebrands itself as Paramount Network in January.

 

Tickets for the event can be purchased from Ticketmaster.co.uk & event.co.uk

 

Complete Bellator 191: McDonald vs. Ligier Карта барацьбы:

138 Pound Catchweight Main Event: Michael McDonald (137.6 кг.) супраць. Peter Ligier (135.8 кг.) Фота

Women’s Flyweight Co-Main Event: Valerie Letourneau (125.8 кг.) супраць. Кейт Джэксан (125.5 кг.) Фота

Heavyweight Feature Bout: Джэймс Томпсан (266 кг.) супраць. Phil De Fries (261 кг.) Фота

Welterweight Feature Bout: Mohammad Yahya (163 кг.) супраць. Ash Griffiths (170.5 кг.) Фота

Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Jeremy Petley (146.4 кг.) супраць. Lewis Monarch (146 кг.) Фота

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MICHAEL ‘MAYDAY’ MCDONALD MAKES PROMOTIONAL DEBUT AGAINST PETER LIGIER DURING MAIN EVENT OF BELLATOR 191 IN NEWCASTLE, ENGLAND ON DEC. 15

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VALERIE ‘TROUBLE’ LETOURNEAU ALSO SET FOR BELLATOR DEBUT AGAINST KATE JACKSON

Анёлы - Two of Bellator’s top recent free agent signings, Michael McDonald (17-4) і Valerie Letourneau (8-6), will both make their long-awaited promotional debuts during Bellator 191 at Metro Radio Arena in Newcastle, England on Пятніца, Снежні. 15.

 

“Mayday” will take on Peter Ligier (8-1-1) in a bantamweight main event, while “Trouble” will compete at flyweight against Кейт Джэксан (9-2-1) у са-галоўную падзею. У дадатак, British heavyweights collide when James “The Colossus” Thompson (20-16, 1 Паўночная Караліна) returns to the Bellator cage where he meets Philip De Fries (13-6, 1 Паўночная Караліна). У рэшце рэшт, two lightweight contests have also been added, as Jeremy Petley (11-8) battles Lewis Monarch (9-2) and Ash Griffiths (4-4) takes on Mohammad Yahya (3-1).

 

Bellator 191: McDonald vs. Ligier will be broadcast free on SPIKE Пятніца, Снежні. 15 на 9 p.m. І/ 8 p.m. Канэктыкут. Tickets for the event can be purchased from Ticketmaster.co.uk & event.co.uk.

 

У толькі 26 гадоў, McDonald will enter the Bellator cage with experience against some of the top bantamweights the sport of MMA has to offer, including Renan Barao, Джон Линекер, Urijah Faber and Brad Pickett. A veteran of the WEC and UFC veteran, the Modesto, Calif.-native signed with Bellator following a nine-fight, five-year run with his former promotion. З 15 finishes in his 17 выйграе як прафесіянал, McDonald will look to hand Ligier his first stoppage loss of his career.

 

Hailing from Paris, Францыя, Ligier turned pro in 2013 and has competed exclusively on the European circuit throughout his 10-fight career. Also known as “BadAzz,” the 31-year-old has finished his opponent in five out of eight opportunities, amounting to an impressive finishing rate of 63%. Now making his debut with Bellator, Ligier formerly competed for BAMMA in 2014.

 

The Canadian-born Létourneau, a former UFC strawweight title challenger, carries an impressive track record of thrilling fights, highlighted by a world title contest against former champion Joanna Jedrzejczyk. Зараз, moving up to her more natural weight class, the 34-year-old American Top Team product will make her debut for Bellator. On Dec. 15, “Trouble” will look to improve upon her eight victories as a professional, a tally that includes five finishes, with four coming by way of knockout.

 

Fresh off a victory over Colleen Schneider at Bellator 182 у жніўні, the victory gave Jackson five wins in a row, including four stoppages. Jackson hasn’t lost since May of 2013, a period which also included a run on reality television show Ultimate Fighter сезон 23. Hailing from Lostwithiel, Корнуолл, Англія, Jackson will have the home crowd to her advantage at Bellator 191.

Complete Bellator 191: McDonald vs. Ligier Карта барацьбы:

Bantamweight Main Event: Michael McDonald (17-4) супраць. Peter Ligier (8-1-1)

Women’s Flyweight Co-Main Event: Valerie Letourneau (8-6) супраць. Кейт Джэксан (9-2-1)

Heavyweight Feature Bout: Джэймс Томпсан (20-16, 1 Паўночная Караліна) супраць. Philip De Fries (13-6, 1 Паўночная Караліна)

Lightweight Feature Bout: Jeremy Petley (11-8) супраць. Lewis Monarch (9-2)

 

Папярэдняе Card:

Lightweight Preliminary Bout: Mohammad Yahya (3-1) супраць. Ash Griffiths (4-4)

 

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BELLATOR WOMEN’S FLYWEIGHT CHAMP TO BE CROWNED IN 2017

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Лос-Анджэлес – Bellator is pleased to announce the signings of Valérie Létourneau (8-6), Алехандра Лара (6-1), Sabriye Şengül(Дэбют), Kristi Lopez (2-0), Na Liang (6-0) і Juliana Velasquez (5-0) to multi-fight contracts that will see them compete in Bellator’s emerging 125-pound division. Дадаткова, Bellator will look to crown its next women’s flyweight world champion this year.

“2017 has been a big year for us in terms of bringing in marquee free agents that can have an immediate impact on their division,»Сказаў прэзідэнт Bellator Скот Кокер. “This group of flyweight signings demonstrates that we’re committed to that throughout our roster, as we’re adding even more depth to an already-competitive weight class. We’re adding a proven title contender, along with a group of prospects from all around the globe, and we look forward to putting on great fights and displaying the talent this division has to offer.”

These news stars join a division that already includes talented fighters, such as Keri Taylor-Melendez (1-0), Ilima-Лей Макфарлейн (6-0),Anastasia Yankova (5-0), Emily Ducote (5-2), Colleen Schneider (11-7) і Lena Ovchynnikova (12-4, 1 Паўночная Караліна).

The Canadian-born Létourneau, a former UFC strawweight title challenger, carries an impressive track record of thrilling fights, highlighted by a world title contest against undefeated UFC champion Joanna Jędrzejczyk. Зараз, moving up to a more natural weight class, the 33-year-old American Top Team product will make her debut for Bellator in 2017. She will look to improve upon her eight victories as a professional, a tally that includes five finishes, with four coming by way of knockout.

Hailing from Medellin, Калумбія, Alejandra Lara will look to make a statement in Bellator’s budding women’s flyweight division. The 22-year-old knockout artist has earned six victories in seven outings since making her professional debut in 2011. “Azul” has shown tenacity in her fights thus far, showcasing a pair of first round knockouts, as well as a first round armbar submission. Lara trains alongside UFC fighters Alexa Grasso and Irene Aldana at Team Lobo in Mexico.

Fighting out of Hollywood, Каліфорнія., Kristi Lopez will enter the Bellator fray as she prepares for her third professional bout. Да гэтага, “Loba” also tallied three victories over a four-fight, two-year span on the amateur circuit.

Chinese submission specialist Na Liang will look to build on a 2017 campaign that already saw her finish an opponent in a mere 38 секунд. The first-round stoppage marked the fifth time in six appearances that Liang’s opposition failed to make it out of the opening round. After competing exclusively at bantamweight to begin her career, Liang decided to move down to the flyweight division, where she also saw success by collecting a trio of first round finishes.

With an impressive following in Turkey from her kickboxing career, Sabriye Şengül will now transition to MMA under the direction of Bellator. With a professional kickboxing record of 6-1, the 26-year-old prospect holds the potential to achieve the same success in multiple combat sport disciplines.

Undefeated at 30 гадоў, Juliana Velasquez trains under the Nogueira brothers in Brazil, carrying one of the most famous names in MMA with her inside the Bellator cage. Дадаткова, Juliana trains alongside fellow Bellator flyweight Bruna Vargas. With five wins in five appearances, the Rio de Janeiro resident will look to become another Brazilian Bellator champion.