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Bellator 300
''Bellator 300: Nurmagomedov vs. Primus'' was a mixed martial arts event produced by Bellator MMA, that took place on October 7, 2023, at the Pechanga Arena in San Diego, California, United States Background The event marked the promotion's second visit to San Diego and first since Bellator 131 in November 2014. A Bellator Heavyweight World Championship bout between current champion Ryan Bader and Linton Vassell was expected to headline the event. The pairing had previously met at Bellator 186 in a Bellator Light Heavyweight World Championship bout in November 2017, where defending champion Bader won by second-round TKO. However, Vassell withdrew due to illness and the bout was cancelled. As a result, a Bellator Lightweight World Grand Prix semifinal bout for the Bellator Lightweight World Championship between current champion Usman Nurmagomedov and former champion Brent Primus that was already scheduled to be on the card was promoted to be the new main event. A Bellator ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bellator MMA
Bellator MMA (formerly Bellator Fighting Championships) is an American mixed martial arts promotion (entertainment), promotion founded in 2008 and based in Santa Monica, California, owned and operated as a subsidiary of television and media conglomerate Paramount Global. It is the second largest in the United States and one of the largest combat sports, combat sport promotions in the world. The promotion takes its name from ''wikt:bellator, bellātor'', the Latin word for "warrior". Bellator's first event was held in 2009, and the promotion had since held over 200 "numbered" events as of December 2019. The promotion features talents such as Vadim Nemkov, Kyoji Horiguchi, Yoel Romero, Yaroslav Amosov, Patrício Pitbull, Cris Cyborg, A. J. McKee, Michael Page, Douglas Lima, Usman Nurmagomedov, Gegard Mousasi, and Sergio Pettis. Fighters such as Eddie Alvarez, Michael Chandler, Ben Askren, Anthony Johnson (fighter), Anthony Johnson, Rory MacDonald (fighter), Rory MacDonald, and Fedo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Invicta Fighting Championships
Invicta Fighting Championships, also known as Invicta FC, is an American professional mixed martial arts (MMA) promotion dedicated to Women's mixed martial arts that was founded in 2012 by Janet Martin and Shannon Knapp. The promotion is currently owned by the Canadian-based Anthem Sports & Entertainment. The company's name comes from the Latin word for "invincible and incomparable", which appears in the feminine form. History After Zuffa, parent company of the UFC, purchased rival promotion Strikeforce in , Shannon Knapp received several calls from female fighters concerned about a possible lack of representation for women's MMA. Knapp would meet with Janet Martin and the two acquired the financial resources needed to launch a new MMA promotion. The promotion held its first event, Invicta FC 1 on . The event was headlined by a rematch between former Strikeforce women's bantamweight champion Marloes Coenen and French fighter Romy Ruyssen. The event also marked the MMA debut ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Josh Hokit
Josh Hokit (born November 12, 1997) is an American professional mixed martial artist who competes in the heavyweight division of Bellator MMA. He formely played American football as a tight end and fullback in college football at Fresno State and was signed by the 49ers as an undrafted free agent in . He also was a wrestler in college, and earned All-America honors. Early life and education Hokit was born on November 12, 1997, in Clovis, California. He attended Clovis High School, excelling in wrestling and football. As a senior in wrestling, he peaked at number three in the nation. In football that year, Hokit recorded 125 tackles as a linebacker and also rushed for 820 yards with eight touchdowns on offense. He originally accepted a wrestling scholarship to Drexel University, but changed his mind when he learned they didn't have a football team. Hokit walked-on at Fresno State University, and played in all 12 football games as a freshman. His role that year saw him play li ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Herman Terrado
Herman Terrado (born September 27, 1989) is a professional mixed martial artist from Guam currently competing in the Welterweight division. A professional competitor since 2008, Terrado has also formerly competed for Strikeforce and the Professional Fighters League. Background Born and raised on the island of Guam, Terrado began bodybuilding at the age of 11 and was talented, going on to win several competitions. In high school, Terrado competed in wrestling and also excelled, winning gold medals for his junior and senior seasons. It was after graduating high school that Terrado began training in MMA. Mixed martial arts career Early career Terrado made his professional MMA debut on March 8, 2008, when he faced Bobby Green at COF 11: No Mercy. He lost the fight via guillotine choke submission. Terrado fought in many promotions throughout the United States, most notably ''Gladiator Challenge'', where he held a record of 3–0. Terrado would compile a professional MMA record of 7– ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov
Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov (russian: Довлетджан Ягшимурадов; ; born 22 May 1989) is a Turkmenistani mixed martial artist who competes in the Light Heavyweight division of the Professional Fighters League. He has also competed in Absolute Championship Akhmat (ACA), where he was the ACA Light Heavyweight Champion. Biography Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov was born in the city of Türkmenabat, but grew up in a nearby village. At the age of six, in addition to going to school-where he studied at the 1st comprehensive school in his native village-he signed up for a karate lessons After several years of training, Yagshimuradov became one of the best karatekas among his peers, taking the under-11 championship and eventually winning gold at the national level tournament. In the 7th grade, he switched to kickboxing. Upon reaching the age of eligibility, Yagshimuradov joined the army, and after demobilization, he lived in his homeland for a little less than a year and left ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Henry Corrales
Henry Corrales (born August 11, 1986), is an American mixed martial artist currently competing in the Featherweight division of Bellator MMA. A professional since 2011, he has also competed for King of the Cage, where he is the former Featherweight and Bantamweight Champion. Background Born in Moraga, California and raised in La Mirada, California, Corrales attended La Mirada High School. Growing up in rough neighborhoods, Corrales got into street fights constantly and eventually participated in a mixed martial arts bout at the age of 23. Mixed martial arts career Early career Corrales made his professional debut in the spring of 2011, winning his first six fights before being given a title shot for the King of the Cage Featherweight Championship. Corrales won via split decision, and defended his title once before dropping down to the Bantamweight division. He defeated then-KOTC Bantamweight Champion Alejandro Garcia at KOTC: Slugfest on June 5, 2014 to hold both titles. Corra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kai Kamaka III
Jonathan Kai Kamaka III (born January 5, 1995) is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the Featherweight division of Bellator MMA. He also competed for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Background Kai started training martial arts at the age of six under his father Kai Kamaka Jr., who owns the 808 Fight Factory in Hawaii. Kai has a brother named Tristin Kamaka who is a former University of Hawaii Football receiver. Kai attended Pearl City High School where he wrestled and eventually won the HHSAA State Championship after claiming gold in OIA conference finals. For his wrestling accolades, he received a wrestling scholarship to study at Midland University from where he graduated with a bachelor's degree. Mixed martial arts career Early career In his MMA debut at KOTC Mana, he faced Anthony Reyes and went on to defeat him via unanimous decision. Kamaka submitted Nui Wheeler at Destiny Na Koa 6 via rear-naked choke in the first round. After losing his ne ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sara McMann
Sara McMann (born September 24, 1980) is an American female mixed martial artist who competed in the bantamweight division. McMann is a former Olympic wrestler and received a silver medal at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece and was a World Silver Medalist and 2-time Bronze Medalist. She would then transition to MMA, most notably competing in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Wrestling McMann started wrestling at the age of 14 in Marion, North Carolina at McDowell High School. She is the first American woman in history to receive a silver medal in Olympic wrestling, which she won at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. McMann won silver medal in the 2003 world championships and a bronze medal in the 2005 and 2007 world championships n the Women's Freestyle 63 kg or 138.75 lb weight class. In 2022, McMann was inducted to the National Wrestling Hall of Fame as a Distinguished Member. Mixed martial arts career McMann announced in late 2010 tha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leah McCourt
Leah McCourt (born 21 June 1992) is a Northern Irish professional mixed martial artist who competes in the Featherweight division of Bellator MMA. She is a former IMMAF World and European Amateur champion and International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation gold medalist. She is also a black belt in Judo. As of December 13, 2022, she is #8 in the Bellator Women's pound-for-pound Rankings and #4 in the Bellator Women's Featherweight Rankings. Background McCourt, who grew up on a council estate in Belfast, was put into Judo as a child by her father. From the age of 11, she quit judo and all her spare time was spent riding ponies and horses, competing around Northern Ireland and at places like Balmoral and the Dublin Horseshow. Due to her families financial troubles, she had to ride troubled horses who others were unwilling to own. When she was a teenager, McCourt developed an allergy towards horses, leading her to giving up on her horse riding hobby. She first started training at ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bellator Women's Flyweight World Championship
Bellator MMA (formerly known as "Bellator Fighting Championships") is an American mixed martial arts promotion, and the following is a history of its champions in each weight class. At the time of its inception in 2008, CEO Bjorn Rebney founded Bellator Fighting Championships as a tournament based organization. The inaugural champion for each weight class was determined by the winner of an eight-man tournament. All subsequent title challengers were required to first win an eight-man tournament in a specific weight class in order to earn the right to challenge that division's reigning champion. Dethroned champions were required to re-enter the tournaments in order to attempt to regain their title. Under Bjorn Rebney's sole leadership, Bellator MMA would strictly adhere to these rules during the first four years of its operation. The first changes to this format would begin to appear not long after Viacom, Inc. purchased a controlling stake in the organization. In November 2012, CE ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bellator Women's Featherweight World Championship
Bellator MMA (formerly known as "Bellator Fighting Championships") is an American mixed martial arts promotion, and the following is a history of its champions in each weight class. At the time of its inception in 2008, CEO Bjorn Rebney founded Bellator Fighting Championships as a tournament based organization. The inaugural champion for each weight class was determined by the winner of an eight-man tournament. All subsequent title challengers were required to first win an eight-man tournament in a specific weight class in order to earn the right to challenge that division's reigning champion. Dethroned champions were required to re-enter the tournaments in order to attempt to regain their title. Under Bjorn Rebney's sole leadership, Bellator MMA would strictly adhere to these rules during the first four years of its operation. The first changes to this format would begin to appear not long after Viacom, Inc. purchased a controlling stake in the organization. In November 2012, CE ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ilima-Lei Macfarlane
Ilima-Lei Macfarlane (born April 2, 1990) is an American professional mixed martial artist currently competing in the flyweight division of Bellator MMA. She is the inaugural and former Bellator Women's Flyweight World Champion. As of December 13, 2022, she is #6 in the Bellator Women's pound-for-pound Rankings and #3 in the Bellator Women's Flyweight Rankings. Background In her youth, Macfarlane played basketball, but her aspirations in the sport came to a stop due to series of knee injuries. Macfarlane graduated Punahou School in 2009 in Honolulu, Hawaii. Although she got a scholarship for wrestling to Menlo College, she decided to study Anthropology at San Diego State University from where she earned Bachelor Degree in 2013. After earning her Bachelor Degree in 2013, she continued her education at SDSU to study Master of Arts in Liberal Studies. During the summer before grad program, she decided to lose some weight she gained in the college and joined a CrossFit gym and L ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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