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BELLATOR E USO IN SQUADRA PER SALUTARE LE TRUPPE CON UN EVENTO SPECIALE IN DIRETTA ALLE HAWAII A DICEMBRE 14

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Brent Primus difende il titolo dei pesi leggeri contro Michael Chandler nell'attesissimo Main Event Rematch per dare il via al Doubleheader di Honolulu

 

LOS ANGELES - Per onorare i coraggiosi uomini e le donne del U.S.. Forze armate, Bellator MMA ha collaborato con l'USO per presentare uno speciale evento live gratuito per le truppe, insieme ai loro amici e famiglie, a dicembre 14.

 

 

“Avendo lavorato con l'Esercito Combatives Program per valutare e aggiornare la loro prontezza al combattimento, Rispetto a lungo i militari e il loro coraggio,"Ha detto Royce Gracie, MMA Legend e Bellator Ambassador. “Quando ho scoperto che stavamo organizzando un evento alle Hawaii, conoscendo la grande popolazione militare lì, Sapevo che dovevamo mostrare il nostro sostegno e apprezzamento attraverso l'MMA ".

 

 

 

Il presidente di Bellator Scott Coker è orgoglioso di questa nuova relazione con USO ed è ansioso di mostrare il suo sostegno ai coraggiosi uomini e donne di servizio.

 

 

 

“L'USO è una storica organizzazione di supporto militare – non solo nell'intrattenimento, ma nel ricollegarli alle cose che amano e per cui lottano,"Ha dichiarato Coker. "Aveva perfettamente senso per Bellator stabilire una relazione con l'USO e fornire un'opportunità unica alla popolazione militare delle Hawaii. Apprezziamo il loro servizio alla nazione, e speriamo che questa sia solo la prima di molte opportunità per noi di lavorare insieme ".

 

 

 

Proveniente da Neal S. Blaisdell Arena di Honolulu, questo spettacolo unico sarà caratterizzato da una lotta per il titolo con l'attuale campione leggero Brett Primus (8-0) contro due volte ex titlist Michael Chandler (18-4), mentre l'icona dei pesi massimi Frank Mir (18-12) incontra Javy Ayala (10-7) in uno scontro dei pesi massimi.

Bellator e USO presenti: Salutate le truppe andrà in onda su Paramount Network il Venerdì, Dicembre 14 a 10 p.m. E / 9 p.m. CT e sarà trasmesso in simulcast su CMT. L'evento sarà anche trasmesso in diretta su DAZN, mentre attacchi preliminari affluiranno su Bellator.com e globalmente sulla Bellator Mobile App. Ulteriori attacchi saranno annunciati nelle prossime settimane.

 

 

 

Il campione in carica Brent Primus mette in gioco sia il suo titolo che la striscia imbattuta in una rivincita molto attesa per il titolo leggero Bellator. Dopo aver sconvolto Chandler l'anno scorso, l'Eugenio, Ore.-native da allora ha combattuto gli infortuni che hanno ritardato il suo ritorno alla gabbia. Ora, cerca di mettere a tacere i critici e dimostrare di essere il legittimo e meritevole campione di 155 libbre. Uno dei combattenti più decorati nella storia di Bellator, Michael Chandler ha in programma di rivendicare il campionato e diventare tre volte detentore del titolo. "Iron" ha sconfitto un who's who tra le élite della divisione, Compreso Benson

Henderson, Patricky Pitbull (x2), Yamauchi up e Eddie Alvarez. L'ex wrestler dell'Università del Missouri, che ora chiama casa a Nashville, si è guadagnato la via del ritorno al n. 1-status di contendente con gli occhi puntati a lasciare le Hawaii con la cintura.

 

 

 

L'ex campione dei pesi massimi UFC Frank Mir torna alla gabbia di Bellator dopo la sua emozionante battaglia avanti e indietro con Fedor Emelianenko l'ultima primavera. Con la carriera vince Roy Nelson, Antonio “Big Nog” Nogueira (x2), Brock Lesnar e Mirko Cro Cop, la cintura nera brasiliana di jiu-jitsu cerca un'altra vittoria impressionante da aggiungere alla sua illustre carriera. Dopo aver scioccato il mondo quando ha messo KO Sergei Kharitonov, Javy Ayala è diventato una sensazione improvvisa per i fan delle MMA. Conosciuto dai fan come "Eye Candy,"Il peso massimo ha anche sconfitto in modo impressionante Eric Prindle e Raphael Butler. Combattendo da Porterville, Calif., Ayala ritorna sperando di scioccare ancora una volta il mondo e sconfiggere uno dei più grandi pesi massimi nella storia delle MMA.

 

 

 

Questa notte indimenticabile sarà parte di un week-end storico che culmina con il già annunciato Bellator Hawaii il Sabato, Dicembre 15, in onda esclusivamente su DAZN. Questa attesissima carta di combattimento include la campionessa dei pesi mosca femminile di Bellator Ilima-Lei Macfarlane difendendo il suo titolo contro Valèridere Letourneau, Lyoto Machida debuttando con Bellator contro l'ex campione Rafael Carvalho, Neiman Gracie assumendo Ed Ruth in un incontro di apertura nel Gran Premio mondiale dei pesi welter Bellator e molto altro ancora.

 

 

Bellator e l'OSU anche partner per una settimana di eventi speciali alle Hawaii che porta al grande fine settimana di combattimenti emozionanti dicembre 14 e 15. Stanno arrivando maggiori dettagli.

 

Aggiornato Bellator e USO presenti: Salutate le truppe carta di lotta:

Evento principale titolo mondiale leggero: Brent Primus (8-0) vs. Michael Chandler (18-4)

Heavyweight principale Scheda Bout: Frank Mir (18-12) vs. Javy Ayala (10-7)

 

*Carta soggetta a cambiamento

 

 

 

Si prega di visitare Bellator.com e USO.org per maggiori informazioni.

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

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VALERIE LETOURNEAU RETURNS TO ACTION AGAINST BRUNA ELLEN

 

 

LOS ANGELES – Bellator returns to Pechanga Resort Casino in Temecula, Calif. per Bellator 201 il Venerdì, Giugno 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 dentro la gabbia Bellator, when she meets the always-tough Ellen brown (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, Aprile 6 and start at $39. Tickets will be available at the Pechanga box office and Pechanga.com. Porte per l'evento aperto a 3:30 p.m. PT, while the preliminary card will kick-off at 4:30 p.m. PST. L'evento sarà trasmesso in diretta e gratis su Paramount Network all'indirizzo 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. Imbattuto da professionista, 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 choke posteriore nudo alla 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. A 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.

 

Aggiornato Bellator 201: Macfarlane vs. Lara carta di lotta:

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

Caratteristica Bout mosca delle donne: Valerie Létourneau (9-6) vs. Ellen brown (4-1)

 

 

 

 

*Carta soggetta a cambiamento.

 

 

 

 

Visitare Bellator.com per ulteriori informazioni.

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

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

Michael McDonald (18-4) sconfitto Peter Ligier (8-2-1) tramite decisione 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. Era molto impressionante, 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) sconfitto Kate Jackson (9-3-1) tramite decisione 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. Nella mia ultima battaglia, 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. Sono 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. Sfortunatamente, 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) sconfitto Ash Griffiths (4-5) via TKO al 3:26 del primo round

 

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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) via presentazione (ghigliottina) a 1:33 del primo round

 

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De Fries Quote: "Mi sento benissimo, 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. Sono pronto, Mi batterò chiunque.

 

Jeremy Petley (12-8) def. Lewis Monarch (9-3) via split decision (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. Voglio che le grandi lotte, 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 Pesare-nei risultati & FOTO

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BELLATOR’S FINAL EVENT ON SPIKE TAKES PLACE

DOMANI NIGHT AT 9/8c

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NEWCASTLE, Inghilterra – Only one main event competitor is sure to be smiling after their matchup domani night when Michael McDonald(17-4) fa il suo debutto contro il Bellator 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, a pugni e calci 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 Venerdì, Dicembre. 15 a 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

 

Completare Bellator 191: McDonald vs. Ligier carta di lotta:

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

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

Heavyweight Feature Bout: James Thompson (266 lbs.) vs. Phil De Fries (261 lbs.) Foto

Pesi Welter Feature Bout: Mohammad Yahya (163 lbs.) vs. Ash Griffiths (170.5 lbs.) Foto

Piuma preliminare Bout: Jeremy Petley (146.4 lbs.) vs. Lewis Monarch (146 lbs.) Foto

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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 ANGELES - 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 Venerdì, Dicembre. 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) in caso di co-main. In aggiunta, 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 Venerdì, Dicembre. 15 a 9 p.m. E/ 8 p.m. CT. Tickets for the event can be purchased from Ticketmaster.co.uk & event.co.uk.

 

A soli 26 anni, 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 vince come un professionista, 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. Ora, 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 nel mese di 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 stagione 23. Hailing from Lostwithiel, Cornovaglia, Inghilterra, Jackson will have the home crowd to her advantage at Bellator 191.

Completare Bellator 191: McDonald vs. Ligier carta di lotta:

Evento principale dei pesi gallo: 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)

Attacco a caratteristiche leggere: Jeremy Petley (11-8) vs. Lewis Monarch (9-2)

 

Carta preliminare:

Leggero incontro preliminare: 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(Debutto), 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. Inoltre, 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,”Ha detto il presidente 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, ad esempio 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. Ora, 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. Prima di questo, “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 secondi. 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 anni, Juliana Velasquez trains under the Nogueira brothers in Brazil, carrying one of the most famous names in MMA with her inside the Bellator cage. Inoltre, 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.