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Bellator ET USO EQUIPE POUR SALUT LES TROUPES AVEC SPÉCIAL EN DIRECT EVENEMENT EN HAWAII DÉCEMBRE 14

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Brent Primus Défend titre léger contre Michael Chandler Main Event à long Awaited Rematch Kick Off Honolulu à Doubleheader

 

LES ANGES - Pour honorer les braves hommes et femmes de l'U.S. Forces armées, Bellator MMA a établi un partenariat avec l'USO pour présenter un événement en direct spécial gratuit pour les troupes, ainsi que leurs amis et familles, en décembre 14.

 

 

« Après avoir travaillé avec le programme de l'Armée Combatives pour évaluer et mettre à jour leur préparation au combat, J'ai longtemps respecté les militaires et leur courage,» Dit Royce Gracie, Légende MMA et Bellator Ambassadeur. « Quand j'ai découvert que nous faisions un événement à Hawaii, sachant la grande population militaire là-bas, Je savais que nous devions montrer notre soutien et notre reconnaissance à travers MMA « .

 

 

 

Bellator Président Scott Coker est fier de cette nouvelle relation avec l'USO et est désireux de montrer son soutien aux hommes de service et des femmes courageux.

 

 

 

« L'USO est une organisation de soutien militaire historique – non seulement dans le divertissement, mais en les reliant retour aux choses qu'ils aiment et se battre pour,"Dit Coker. « Il est parfaitement logique Bellator d'établir une relation avec l'USO et de fournir une occasion unique de population militaire d'Hawaï. Nous vous remercions de leur service à la nation, et nous espérons que c'est que la première de nombreuses possibilités pour nous de travailler ensemble. »

 

 

 

Émanant de la Neal S. Blaisdell Arena à Honolulu, ce spectacle unique sera en tête d'affiche un combat pour le titre avec champion léger courant Brett Primus (8-0) contre deux fois ancien Champion du Monde Michael Chandler (18-4), tandis que l'icône des poids lourds Frank Mir (18-12) répond Javy Ayala (10-7) dans un choc des poids lourds.

Présent Bellator et USO: Saluez les troupes sera diffusée sur le réseau Paramount vendredi, Décembre 14 à 10 p.m. ET / 9 h, heure. CT et sera diffuser simultanément sur CMT. L'événement sera également diffuser en direct sur DAZN, tandis que combats préliminaires afflueront sur Bellator.com et dans le monde sur la Bellator Mobile App. D'autres combats seront annoncés dans les prochaines semaines.

 

 

 

Champion en titre Brent Primus met à la fois son titre et strie invaincue sur la ligne dans un match revanche très attendu pour le titre des poids légers Bellator. Après bouleversant Chandler l'an dernier, Eugene, Ore. natif a depuis lutté contre les blessures qui ont retardé son retour à la cage. Maintenant, il a l'air de faire taire les critiques et prouver qu'il est le légitime et mérite le champion de 155 livres. L'un des combattants les plus décorés de l'histoire Bellator, Michael Chandler a l'intention de récupérer le championnat et devenir un tenant du titre trois fois. « Iron » a battu un qui est qui parmi l'élite de la division, y compris Benson

Henderson, Patricky Pitbull (x2), Yamauchi jusqu'à et Eddie Alvarez. L'ancienne Université du Missouri lutteur, qui appelle maintenant à la maison Nashville, a gagné son dos de manière No. 1-le statut de candidat à ses yeux rivés à la sortie de Hawaii avec la ceinture.

 

 

 

L'ancien champion poids lourd UFC Frank Mir revient à la cage Bellator après son excitante dos-et-vient avec la bataille Fedor Emelianenko Le printemps dernier. Avec victoires en carrière sur Roy Nelson, Antonio "Big Nog" Nogueira (x2), Brock Lesnar et Mirko Cro Cop, les regards de ceinture noire de jiu-jitsu brésilien pour une autre victoire impressionnante à ajouter à sa brillante carrière. Après avoir choqué le monde quand il mis KO Sergei Kharitonov, Javy Ayala devenir une sensation durant la nuit pour les fans de MMA. Connu pour les fans comme « Eye Candy,» Le poids lourd a également battu de manière impressionnante Eric Prindle et Raphaël Butler. Combats de Porterville, Calif., Ayala retours dans l'espoir de choc encore une fois le monde et la défaite l'un des plus grands poids lourds de l'histoire MMA.

 

 

 

Cette nuit inoubliable fera partie d'un week-end historique culminant avec l'annoncé précédemment Bellator Hawaii Samedi, Décembre 15, aérant exclusivement sur DAZN. Cette carte de combat très attendu comprend champion poids mouche des femmes Bellator Ilima-Lei Macfarlane défendre son titre contre Valil estrie Létourneau, Lyoto Machida fait ses débuts Bellator contre l'ancien champion Rafael Carvalho, Neiman Gracie prenant Et Ruth dans un match d'ouverture dans le tour Bellator welters World Grand Prix et bien plus encore.

 

 

Bellator et l'USO sera également partenaire pour une semaine d'événements spéciaux à Hawaii qui ont précédé le grand week-end de combats passionnants sur Décembre 14 et 15. Plus de détails à venir bientôt.

 

Mise à jour Présent Bellator et USO: Saluez les troupes Carte de combat:

Léger Monde Titre Main Event: Brent Primus (8-0) vs. Michael Chandler (18-4)

Poids lourds Carte principale Bout: Frank Mir (18-12) vs. Javy Ayala (10-7)

 

*Carte sous réserve de modification

 

 

 

Se il vous plaît visiter Bellator.com et USO.org pour plus d'informations.

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

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VALERIE LETOURNEAU RETURNS TO ACTION AGAINST BRUNA ELLEN

 

 

LOS ANGELES – Bellator returns to Pechanga Resort Casino in Temecula, Californie. pour Bellator 201 vendredi, Juin 29. The card will be headlined by the San Diego-based Ilima-Lei Macfarlane (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 à l'intérieur de la cage Bellator, when she meets the always-tough brun Ellen (4-1) à 125 livres. Additional bouts, including the co-main event for Bellator 201: Macfarlane vs. Lara, will be announced in the coming days.

 

 

 

 

Les billets pour l'événement seront mis en vente ce vendredi, Avril 6 and start at $39. Tickets will be available at the Pechanga box office and Pechanga.com. Portes pour l'événement ouvert à 3:30 p.m. PT, while the preliminary card will kick-off at 4:30 p.m. TVP. L'événement sera diffusé en direct et gratuitement sur le réseau Paramount à 9 p.m. HE / 8 h, heure. CT, 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 10e Planet Jiu-Jitsu, where she remains to this day. Invaincu comme un pro, Macfarlane now looks to keep her undefeated record intact and the title around her waist.

 

 

 

 

Hailing from Medellin, Colombie, Alejandra Lara made a statement in Bellator’s flyweight division when she finished Lena Ovchynnikova via étranglement arrière nu à 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 Jackson Kate in her promotional debut. À 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.

 

Mise à jour Bellator 201: Macfarlane vs. Lara Carte de combat:

Women’s Flyweight Title Main Event: Ilima-Lei Macfarlane (7-0) vs. Alejandra Lara (7-1)

Women’s Flyweight Feature Bout: Valerie Létourneau (9-6) vs. brun Ellen (4-1)

 

 

 

 

*Carte sous réserve de modification.

 

 

 

 

Please visit Bellator.com for additional information.

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

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PHOTOS DE L'ÉVÉNEMENT COMPLET

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

Michael McDonald (18-4) vaincu Peter Ligier (8-2-1) par décision unanime (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

 

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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 Létourneau (9-6) vaincu Jackson Kate (9-3-1) par décision unanime (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

 

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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. Dans mon dernier combat, 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. Je suis 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. Malheureusement, 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) vaincu Ash Griffiths (4-5) via TKO à 3:26 de la première ronde

 

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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 Caroline du Nord) def. James Thompson (20-17, 1 Caroline du Nord) par soumission (guillotine) à 1:33 de la première ronde

 

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De Fries Quote: "Je me sens bien, 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. Je suis prêt, Je vais me battre n'importe qui.

 

Jeremy Petley (12-8) def. Lewis Monarch (9-3) par décision partagée (29-28 x2, 27-30)

 

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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. Je veux que les grands combats, 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 RÉSULTATS DE PESÉE & PHOTOS

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BELLATOR’S FINAL EVENT ON SPIKE TAKES PLACE

DEMAIN NIGHT AT 9/8c

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NEWCASTLE, Angleterre – Only one main event competitor is sure to be smiling after their matchup demain 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 Létourneau (8-6) is also set to make her long-awaited promotional debut, affrontent contre Jackson Kate (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 Vendredi, Décembre. 15 à 9 p.m. ET/ 8 p.m. CT. 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

 

Achevée Bellator 191: McDonald vs. Ligier Carte de combat:

138 Pound Catchweight Main Event: Michael McDonald (137.6 lbs.) vs. Peter Ligier (135.8 lbs.) Photos

Co-Main Event poids mouche féminin: Valerie Létourneau (125.8 lbs.) vs. Jackson Kate (125.5 lbs.) Photos

Feature Poids lourds Bout: James Thompson (266 lbs.) vs. Phil De Fries (261 lbs.) Photos

Bout de fonctionnalités poids welter: Mohammad Yahya (163 lbs.) vs. Ash Griffiths (170.5 lbs.) Photos

Poids plume préliminaire Bout: Jeremy Petley (146.4 lbs.) vs. Lewis Monarch (146 lbs.) Photos

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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

LES ANGES - Two of Bellator’s top recent free agent signings, Michael McDonald (17-4) et Valerie Létourneau (8-6), will both make their long-awaited promotional debuts during Bellator 191 at Metro Radio Arena in Newcastle, England on Vendredi, Décembre. 15.

 

“Mayday” will take on Peter Ligier (8-1-1) in a bantamweight main event, while “Trouble” will compete at flyweight against Jackson Kate (9-2-1) en cas de co-principal. En outre, British heavyweights collide when James “The Colossus” Thompson (20-16, 1 Caroline du Nord) returns to the Bellator cage where he meets Philip De Fries (13-6, 1 Caroline du Nord). Finalement, 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 Vendredi, Décembre. 15 à 9 p.m. ET/ 8 p.m. CT. Tickets for the event can be purchased from Ticketmaster.co.uk & event.co.uk.

 

A seulement 26 ans, McDonald will enter the Bellator cage with experience against some of the top bantamweights the sport of MMA has to offer, including Renan Barao, John Lineker, 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. Avec 15 finishes in his 17 gagne comme un professionnel, McDonald will look to hand Ligier his first stoppage loss of his career.

 

Hailing from Paris, France, 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. Maintenant, 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 en Août, 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 The Ultimate Fighter saison 23. Hailing from Lostwithiel, Cornouailles, Angleterre, Jackson will have the home crowd to her advantage at Bellator 191.

Achevée Bellator 191: McDonald vs. Ligier Carte de combat:

Main Event poids coq: Michael McDonald (17-4) vs. Peter Ligier (8-1-1)

Co-Main Event poids mouche féminin: Valerie Létourneau (8-6) vs. Jackson Kate (9-2-1)

Feature Poids lourds Bout: James Thompson (20-16, 1 Caroline du Nord) vs. Philip De Fries (13-6, 1 Caroline du Nord)

Bout de fonctionnalités léger: Jeremy Petley (11-8) vs. Lewis Monarch (9-2)

 

Carte préliminaire:

Bout léger préliminaire: Mohammad Yahya (3-1) vs. Ash Griffiths (4-4)

 

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BELLATOR WOMEN’S FLYWEIGHT CHAMP TO BE CROWNED IN 2017

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LOS ANGELES – Bellator is pleased to announce the signings of Valérie Létourneau (8-6), Alejandra Lara (6-1), Sabriye Şengül(Début), Kristi Lopez (2-0), Na Liang (6-0) et Juliana Velasquez (5-0) to multi-fight contracts that will see them compete in Bellator’s emerging 125-pound division. En outre, 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,», A déclaré le président Bellator Scott Coker. “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, tel que Keri Taylor-Melendez (1-0), Ilima-Lei Macfarlane (6-0),Anastasia Yankova (5-0), Emily Ducote (5-2), Colleen Schneider (11-7) et Lena Ovchynnikova (12-4, 1 Caroline du Nord).

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. Maintenant, 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, Colombie, 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, Calif., Kristi Lopez will enter the Bellator fray as she prepares for her third professional bout. Avant que, “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 secondes. 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.

Invaincu à 30 ans, Juliana Velasquez trains under the Nogueira brothers in Brazil, carrying one of the most famous names in MMA with her inside the Bellator cage. En outre, 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.