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BELLATOR E USO ÚNASE PARA SALUDAR ÁS TROPAS CUN EVENTO ESPECIAL EN VIVO EN HAWAII O 1 DE DECEMBRO 14

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Brent Primus defende o título de peso lixeiro contra Michael Chandler na tan esperada revancha do evento principal para comezar a dobre cabeza de Honolulu

 

LOS ÁNGELES - Para honrar aos homes e mulleres valentes dos EE. Forzas Armadas, Bellator MMA asociouse coa USO para presentar un evento especial en directo gratuíto para as tropas, xunto cos seus amigos e familiares, decembro 14.

 

 

"Traballar co Programa de Combativos do Exército para avaliar e actualizar a súa preparación para o combate, Hai tempo que respectei os militares e a súa valentía,", dixo Royce Gracie, Lenda de MMA e embaixador de Bellator. "Cando descubrín que estabamos facendo un evento en Hawai, coñecendo a gran poboación militar que hai alí, Sabía que tiñamos que mostrar o noso apoio e aprecio a través do MMA".

 

 

 

O presidente de Bellator, Scott Coker, está orgulloso desta nova relación coa USO e está ansioso por mostrar o seu apoio aos valentes homes e mulleres do servizo..

 

 

 

"A USO é unha organización histórica de apoio militar – non só no entretemento senón en conectalos de novo coas cousas polas que aman e loitan,"Dixo Coker. "Tiña todo o sentido para Bellator establecer unha relación coa USO e ofrecer unha oportunidade única á poboación militar de Hawai.. Agradecemos o seu servizo á nación, e esperamos que esta sexa só a primeira de moitas oportunidades para traballar xuntos”.

 

 

 

Procedente de Neal S. Blaisdell Arena en Honolulu, este espectáculo único estará encabezado por unha loita polo título coa actual campión de peso lixeiro Brett Primus (8-0) contra dúas veces ex campeón Michael Chandler (18-4), mentres que a icona de peso pesado Frank Mir (18-12) atenda Javy Ayala (10-7) nun choque de peso pesado.

Bellator e USO Present: Saúde ás tropas emitirase en Paramount Network o venres, Decembro 14 en 10 p.m. ET/9 p.m. CT e transmitirase simultáneamente en CMT. O evento tamén se transmitirá en directo por DAZN, mentres que os combates preliminares continuarán Bellator.com e a nivel mundial no Aplicación móbil Bellator. ataques adicionais serán anunciados nas próximas semanas.

 

 

 

O campión reinante, Brent Primus, pon en xogo o seu título e a súa racha invicta nunha esperada revancha polo título de peso lixeiro de Bellator.. Despois de molestar a Chandler o ano pasado, o Eugenio, Ore.-nativo dende entón loitaba contra as lesións que atrasaron o seu regreso á gaiola. Agora, busca silenciar aos críticos e demostrar que é o lexítimo e merecedor campión de 155 libras. Un dos loitadores máis condecorados da historia de Bellator, Michael Chandler ten plans para recuperar o campionato e converterse nun tres veces titular. "Iron" derrotou a un quen é quen entre a elite da división, Incluíndo Benson

Henderson, Patricky Pitbull (x2), Yamauchi-se e Eddie Álvarez. O antigo loitador da Universidade de Missouri, quen agora chama Nashville casa, gañou o seu camiño de volta ao núm. 1-condición de contendiente coa súa mira posta en saír de Hawai co cinto.

 

 

 

O ex campión dos pesos pesados ​​de UFC Frank Mir regresa á gaiola de Bellator tras a súa emocionante batalla de ida e volta con Fedor Emelianenko a pasada primavera. Con triunfos de carreira Roy Nelson, Antonio “Big Nog” Nogueira (x2), Brock Lesnar e Mirko Cro Cop, o cinto negro de jiu-jitsu brasileiro busca outra vitoria impresionante para engadir á súa ilustre carreira. Despois de sorprender ao mundo cando saíu KO Sergei Kharitonov, Javy Ayala converteuse nunha sensación durante a noite para os fans de MMA. Coñecido polos fans como "Eye Candy,” o peso pesado tamén derrotou de forma impresionante a Eric Prindle e Raphael Butler. Loitando fóra de Porterville, Calif., Ayala volve coa esperanza de sorprender unha vez máis ao mundo e derrotar a un dos maiores pesos pesados ​​da historia das MMA..

 

 

 

Esta noite inesquecible formará parte dunha fin de semana histórica que culmina coa anunciada previamente Bellator Hawaii o sábado, Decembro 15, transmitido exclusivamente en DAZN. Esta tarxeta de loita moi esperada inclúe o campión de peso mosca feminino de Bellator Ilima Lei Macfarlane defendendo o seu título contra Valérie Létourneau, Lyoto Machida debutando en Bellator contra o antigo campión Rafael Carballo, Neiman Gracie asumindo E Ruth nun enfrontamento da primeira rolda no Gran Premio Mundial de Peso Welter de Bellator e moito máis.

 

 

Bellator e a USO tamén se asociarán durante unha semana de eventos especiais en Hawai antes do gran fin de semana de emocionantes loitas de decembro. 14 e 15. Máis detalles en breve.

 

Actualizado Bellator e USO Present: Saúde ás tropas Tarxeta de loita:

Evento principal do título mundial lixeiro: Brent Primus (8-0) vs. Michael Chandler (18-4)

Combate de tarxeta principal de peso pesado: Frank Mir (18-12) vs. Javy Ayala (10-7)

 

*Tarxeta suxeita a cambio

 

 

 

Por favor visite Bellator.com e USO.org para máis información.

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

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VALERIE LETOURNEAU RETURNS TO ACTION AGAINST BRUNA ELLEN

 

 

LOS ANGELES – Bellator returns to Pechanga Resort Casino in Temecula, Califa. para Bellator 201 o venres, Xuño 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 inside the Bellator cage, when she meets the always-tough Bruna Ellen (4-1) at 125-pounds. Additional bouts, including the co-main event for Bellator 201: Macfarlane vs. Lara, will be announced in the coming days.

 

 

 

 

Tickets for the event go on sale this Friday, Abril 6 and start at $39. Tickets will be available at the Pechanga box office and Pechanga.com. Portas para o evento aberto ao 3:30 p.m. PT, while the preliminary card will kick-off at 4:30 p.m. PST. O evento será transmitido en directo e gratuíto en Paramount Network en 9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. 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 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu, where she remains to this day. Invicto como profesional, Macfarlane now looks to keep her undefeated record intact and the title around her waist.

 

 

 

 

Hailing from Medellin, Colombia, 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 Kate Jackson in her promotional debut. En 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.

 

Actualizado Bellator 201: Macfarlane vs. Lara Tarxeta de loita:

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. Bruna Ellen (4-1)

 

 

 

 

*Tarxeta suxeita a cambio.

 

 

 

 

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

Michael McDonald (18-4) derrotado Peter Ligier (8-2-1) por decisión unánime (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

 

Fotos: 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) derrotado Kate Jackson (9-3-1) por decisión unánime (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

 

Fotos: 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. Na miña última loita, 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. Eu son 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. Desafortunadamente, 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) derrotado Ash Griffiths (4-5) vía TKO en 3:26 dunha rolda

 

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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 NC) def. James Thompson (20-17, 1 NC) por finalización (guillotina) en 1:33 dunha rolda

 

Fotos: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/efcurjmp6k10j2q/AADd556tK8j6Lg-T7Te54Z_ma?dl = 0

 

De Fries Quote: "Eu me sinto gran, 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. Estou preparado, Vou loitar contra calquera.

 

Jeremy Petley (12-8) def. Lewis Monarch (9-3) por decisión dividida (29-28 x2, 27-30)

 

Fotos: 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. Quero que as grandes loitas, 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, Podo gañar. 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 & World

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BELLATOR’S FINAL EVENT ON SPIKE TAKES PLACE

MAÑÁ NIGHT AT 9/8c

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NEWCASTLE, Inglaterra – Only one main event competitor is sure to be smiling after their matchup mañá 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, peitando Kate Jackson (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 Venres, Decembro. 15 en 9 p.m. E/ 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

 

Completa Bellator 191: McDonald vs. Ligier Tarxeta de loita:

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

Women’s Flyweight Co-Main Event: Valerie Letourneau (125.8 lb.) vs. Kate Jackson (125.5 lb.) Fotos

Heavyweight Feature Bout: James Thompson (266 lb.) vs. Phil De Fries (261 lb.) Fotos

Welterweight Feature Bout: Mohammad Yahya (163 lb.) vs. Ash Griffiths (170.5 lb.) Fotos

Combate preliminar de peso pluma: Jeremy Petley (146.4 lb.) vs. Lewis Monarch (146 lb.) Fotos

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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

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

 

“Mayday” will take on Peter Ligier (8-1-1) in a bantamweight main event, while “Trouble” will compete at flyweight against Kate Jackson (9-2-1) no co-main event. Alén, British heavyweights collide when James “The Colossus” Thompson (20-16, 1 NC) returns to the Bellator cage where he meets Philip De Fries (13-6, 1 NC). Finalmente, 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 Venres, Decembro. 15 en 9 p.m. E/ 8 p.m. CT. Tickets for the event can be purchased from Ticketmaster.co.uk & event.co.uk.

 

Con só 26 anos de idade, 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. Con 15 finishes in his 17 gaña como un profesional, McDonald will look to hand Ligier his first stoppage loss of his career.

 

Hailing from Paris, Francia, 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. Agora, 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 agosto, 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 estación 23. Hailing from Lostwithiel, Cornualles, Inglaterra, Jackson will have the home crowd to her advantage at Bellator 191.

Completa Bellator 191: McDonald vs. Ligier Tarxeta de loita:

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

Women’s Flyweight Co-Main Event: Valerie Letourneau (8-6) vs. Kate Jackson (9-2-1)

Heavyweight Feature Bout: James Thompson (20-16, 1 NC) vs. Philip De Fries (13-6, 1 NC)

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

 

Card preliminar:

Combate preliminar lixeiro: 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(Estrea), Kristi Lopez (2-0), Na Liang (6-0) e Juliana Velasquez (5-0) to multi-fight contracts that will see them compete in Bellator’s emerging 125-pound division. Adicionalmente, 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,” said Bellator President 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, como Keri Taylor-Melendez (1-0), Ilima Lei Macfarlane (6-0),Anastasia Yankova (5-0), Emily Ducote (5-2), Colleen Schneider (11-7) e Lena Ovchynnikova (12-4, 1 NC).

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. Agora, 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, Colombia, 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. Antes diso, “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 segundos. 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 anos de idade, Juliana Velasquez trains under the Nogueira brothers in Brazil, carrying one of the most famous names in MMA with her inside the Bellator cage. Adicionalmente, 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.