What is there not to love about Hawaii? There is beautiful beaches, beautiful culture and beautiful women. Rebecca Lin, an island girl, embodies and enjoys all three qualities listed. She grew up on the lush tropical paradise that is the home to surfing and US Presidents. Exploring all that the Pacific Ocean paradise has to offer is what shaped her view on life and produced such a wonderful outlook and smile.
Rebecca loves animals, and most especially her four-legged friends. There isn’t a dog that she would take home if she could. She is passionate about taking care of her pets and that also extends to her loved ones. She puts the needs of others before herself and also has energy in the tank to lend a hand to a friend in need. It is this giving spirit and willingness to serve others that gives her such a warm a glow.
Oh, and if that wasn’t enough, she’s not too hard on the eyes either. 😉
UNDEFEATED WORLD CHAMPION A.J. MCKEE TO DEFEND BELLATOR MMA 145-POUND WORLD TITLE IN REMATCH AGAINST FORMER NUMBER ONE POUND-FOR-POUND & TWO-DIVISION CHAMPION PATRICIO PITBULL.
205-POUND CHAMPION VADIM NEMKOV TO BATTLE TOP-RANKED COREY ANDERSON FOR $1 MILLION PRIZE IN BELLATOR LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT WORLD GRAND PRIX FI.
LOS ANGELES (Feb. 16, 2022) – Two outstanding world-championship showdowns. Four of BELLATOR MMA’s best pound-for-pound fighters. One highly anticipated rematch. The promotion’s all-time greatest athlete striving to avenge a highlight-reel loss to the company’s homegrown superstar. A tournament final awarding a seven-figure jackpot to the victor.
BELLATOR’s fourth phenomenal fight card of 2022 promises to be one for the ages.
Fresh off a 117-second destruction of his upcoming opponent and claiming the $1 million bounty at the BELLATOR MMA Featherweight World Grand Prix Finale, unbeaten BELLATOR Featherweight World Titleholder A.J. McKee (18-0) hopes to take the next step toward becoming the sport’s greatest fighter as he battles former top pound-for-pound and two-division champion Patricio Pitbull (32-5) for the second time in less than nine months on Friday, April 15, at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT live on SHOWTIME.
In the co-feature of BELLATOR 277: McKee vs. Pitbull 2 at the SAP Center in San Jose, Calif., current 205-pound BELLATOR MMA World Champion Vadim Nemkov (15-2) will defend his title for the third time and aims to take home the $1 million prize three days before U.S. Tax Day when he squares off against the surging No. 1-ranked contender Corey Anderson (16-5) in the BELLATOR MMA Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix final.
Corey Anderson
Tickets for BELLATOR MMA 277: McKee vs. Pitbull 2 go on sale this Friday, Feb. 18 at both Ticketmaster.com and Bellator.com with a special presale starting the day prior.
Additionally, four preliminary bouts have been announced including a mouthwatering matchup between two highly ranked heavyweights as No. 5-ranked Tim Johnson (15-8) faces surging No. 6-ranked Tyrell Fortune (11-2, 1 NC) in a rematch from BELLATOR 239. Their first fight ended with Johnson securing a win that earned great consideration for the 2020 KO of the Year. The preliminary bouts will stream live three hours earlier at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT on the BELLATOR MMA YouTube channel, SHOWTIME Sports YouTube channel and Pluto TV.
In their historic initial matchup at the Forum in Inglewood, Calif., McKee stunned Pitbull by landing a punishing left leg kick to the head at 1:40 of the opening stanza at BELLATOR MMA 263 on July 31, 2021. The champion then continued the onslaught by unleashing a series of brutal unanswered head shots that floored the Brazilian legend.
Moments later as McKee prematurely raised his arms in celebration, Pitbull rose from the depths of defeat only to be greeted by a fighter hell bent on stealing his crown and claiming the $1 million prize. With the 25-time BELLATOR MMA veteran backed up against the fence, MMA’s brightest young brawler locked in a guillotine choke. With Pitbull seeming to lose consciousness, referee Mike Beltran halted matters at 1:57 of the opening frame.
A native of Long Beach, Calif., BELLATOR’s top-rated pound-for-pound fighter has exceeded the lofty expectations placed on him since his professional debut three days following his 20th birthday. Armed with six knockouts and seven submissions, the Team Bodyshop product, who will turn 27 eight days before his rematch against Pitbull, has shown a knack for securing lightning-fast finishes with 10 coming in the first round. “Mercenary” has earned dominant victories over every fighter who has opposed him, including former World Champions Pitbull, Pat Curran, and Darrion Caldwell, who McKee submitted with a rare-modified neck crank that was later dubbed the “McKee-otine.” The winner of the 2020 Submission of the Year Award for his 71-second annihilation of Caldwell has fought a total of 33 rounds across 18 career contests (1.8 rounds per bout), while logging less than 41 total minutes in the BELLATOR cage since turning pro in August 2012.
One half of the vaunted Pitbull Brothers duo, Patricio has long been considered the crown jewel of BELLATOR MMA, where he currently sits at No. 3 in the BELLATOR MMA men’s pound-for-pound rankings. Holding a remarkable 32-5 record with wins over elite competition, including the likes of former World Champions Pat Curran, Juan Archuleta, and Daniel Straus (twice). In 2019, the 34-year-old Brazilian captured the BELLATOR Lightweight World Championship from Michael Chandler, becoming only the second BELLATOR athlete to hold two titles simultaneously. With 23 finishes in 37 professional fights, Pitbull has shown repeatedly that he possesses the well-rounded skillset required to reign over multiple weight classes.
Currently BELLATOR MMA’s second-ranked pound-for-pound fighter, Nemkov captured the BELLATOR MMA light heavyweight crown by defeating Ryan Bader via second-round TKO at BELLATOR MMA 244 in August 2020. Riding a nine-fight winning streak dating back to June 2016, the ferocious 29-year-old sports seven first-round knockouts, with two in the initial minute of action. After successfully defending his light heavyweight belt by earning a tough unanimous decision over Phil Davis, the pride of Belgorod, Russia and Fedor Emelianenko protégé scored a fourth-round submission of late replacement Julius Anglickas in the semifinals of the BELLATOR Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix during his last outing on Oct. 16, 2021.
Anderson, of Robbinsville, N.J., has ascended to the top of the BELLATOR 205-pound rankings by vanquishing seven of his past eight opponents, including a third-round stoppage of Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov at BELLATOR MMA 257 on April 16, 2021. Exactly six months later at BELLATOR MMA 268, the Rockford, Ill., native walked into the cage to the spellbinding sounds of The Doors’ “Five to One,” and took the song title literally by knocking out Arizona State University wrestling legend Ryan Bader in 51 seconds in front of Bader’s hometown crowd at the Footprint Center in Phoenix, Ariz. In his first promotional appearance, “Overtime” registered a second-round TKO over Dutch kickboxing legend Melvin Manhoef at BELLATOR MMA 251 in November 2020. Prior to joining BELLATOR, Anderson tallied a 10-5 record with a rival promotion, winning “The Ultimate Fighter 19” tournament in 2014, and boasting impressive wins over Glover Teixeira, Jan Błachowicz and Johnny Walker, among others.
BELLATOR 277: McKEE VS. PITBULL 2 MAIN CARD:
Friday, April 15 – live on SHOWTIME
10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT
Featherweight World Championship: C–A.J. McKee (18-0) vs. No. 1-Patricio Pitbull (15-5)
Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix Final: C-Vadim Nemkov (15-2) vs. No. 1-Corey Anderson (16-5)
Embark on a New Storyline, Endgame Missions, Customization Upgrades and More as the 10th Anniversary Celebration of Galactic Intrigue, Conflict, and Mystery Continues
AUSTIN, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:EA) and BioWare today launched Legacy of the Sith – the latest expansion for Star Wars™: The Old Republic™, continuing the 10th anniversary for the beloved and popular story-driven MMORPG that has given players worldwide an opportunity to live out their very own Star Wars™ story. Legacy of the Sith is the latest major content expansion available to all subscribers in an ever-evolving gameplay experience which features brand new story campaigns, the ability for players to customize their characters at an intricate level, and an array of quality-of-life upgrades aimed at making the game more accessible than ever before. Star Wars: The Old Republic10th Anniversary Celebration will run throughout 2022 and continually introduce new content, events, updates and more.
“For over 10 years, BioWare has done an incredible job continuing to tell amazing stories and build incredible worlds and characters in Star Wars: The Old Republic,” Douglas Reilly, Vice President, Lucasfilm Games. “We couldn’t be more excited to continue to evolve and expand this iconic Star Wars experience with the team.”
In celebration of the launch of Legacy of the Sith and 10 years of Star Warsstorytelling through the game’s action-packed CG trailers, BioWare and Lucasfilm Games have collaborated on a new cinematic launch trailer setting the stage for the events of the expansion. TheLegacy of the Sith launch trailer introduces a new Jedi Padawan, Sa’har Kateen, who must face off against the traitorous Darth Malgus and the events of her past in order to stop the rogue Sith Lord from taking his sinister plan into its next phase.
“At the heart of Star Wars: The Old Republic is BioWare’s best-in-class RPG storytelling which gives players the uncanny ability to live out their very own Star Wars story during a truly epic time in the galaxy,” said Charles Boyd, Creative Director on Star Wars: The Old Republic at BioWare. “Alongside an incredible community and the Lucasfilm Games team, we’ve invested the last 10 years growing and evolving the game and its story into a unique, fully customizable and sprawling Star Wars journey. As we set out to launch this next chapter with Legacy of the Sith, we are thrilled to offer new and veteran gamers and Star Wars fans the best experience yet with much more to come.”
The story of Legacy of the Sith builds upon Star Wars: The Old Republic’s dynamic plot and ongoing war between the Galactic Republic and the Sith Empire, allowing players to advance their level to a new cap of 80. Players will adventure to the aquatic planet of Manaan on a campaign to discover the insidious plans of Darth Malgus – the game’s antagonist whose secret plans could spell doom for both the Jedi and the Sith. Legacy of the Sith brings with it new collaborative missions as well, including a 4-player Flashpoint set in a ruined Sith Fortress on the remote planet Elom.
Legacy of the Sith introduces the brand-new Combat Styles feature, which allows players to independently choose a specific origin story they love and combine it with their preferred tech or Force-wielding ability sets. Additionally, Loadouts increase players’ ability to customize their playstyles and gear with a single click.
In the year ahead during Star Wars: The Old Republic’s10th Anniversary Celebration, BioWare will continue to release a variety of new content and updates to the evolving game. The new Operation, R-4 Anomaly, will have players explore the remains of a deep space research station inhabited by a cabal of exiled Sith when it launches later this year. Players can also look forward to additional UI updates, new player vs player (PvP) revamp, new Galactic Seasons, new encounters, tech modernizations, new visual improvements and more.
For more information about Star Wars: The Old Republic– Legacy of the Sith please visit www.swtor.com.
Men face issues as we grow older. Many of us find it easier to put on weight; testosterone levels decrease (check out our piece on “Biohacking Testosterone” if you’re concerned about this one!); and the vast majority of us experience some degree of hair loss.
No matter your age, this last one will always come as a disappointing surprise, and may deeply affect your self-esteem. And while there’s no perfect solution, there are a couple of things you can do that have a chance of largely preventing further hair loss.
Supplement Regimens
These days, many are inclined to try to treat hair loss through various supplement regimens. One of the most common supplements for hair growth is biotin, which as the National Institute of Health notes occurs naturally in foods such as lean meat, whole grains, and egg yolks. The substance has been shown in limited case studies to potentially be linked to hair growth.
Meanwhile, many will also pair biotin with other supplements such as iron, vitamins C and D, zinc, and most recently, selenium. While many of these can come from the food you eat, a daily multivitamin, or even capsules or pills with individual supplements can help you to boost your daily values. With all of this said, it’s highly recommended that you talk to your doctor before taking any of these supplements. Remember that too much vitamins or supplements can be detrimental to your health, and none of these are concretely proven to stop or reverse hair loss.
Minoxidil Treatments
Better known to some by the brand name Rogaine, minoxidil has been around for decades. It’s impossible to say with certainty, but it may well be the most commonly favored option among those looking to stop hair loss.
While acknowledging that this option doesn’t work for everyone, a guide to minoxidil on SymptomFind notes that it has been shown to work for specific types of hair loss associated with aging. Furthermore, it has the advantages of coming in different solutions –– either 2%, 3%, and up to 5% -–– and is considered a safe option for long-term treatment (though there are potential side effects). Minoxidil also has two distinct methods of application: foam and liquid. There is no evidence to support that one is more effective than the other, so feel free to try either one once you’ve consulted with a doctor and/or dermatologist.
Hair Transplants
As the name suggests, a hair transplant is a procedure that involves moving hair from one part of the body to be implanted where you once had hair –– usually on the crown of the head or at a receding hairline.
Once upon a time transplants were referred to as “plugs” and were viewed as blatantly unnatural-looking solutions. The procedures have gotten much more sophisticated however, to the point that they’re now quite common and effective. Indeed, even celebrities are opening up about getting hair transplants, as The Guardian reported.
Natural Remedies
Diet is important for the upkeep of every body system, including the integumentary system, which is responsible for our hair, skin, and nails. In order to keep this system working at its peak, you need to provide your body with an adequately nutritious diet. The good news is that you might not have to make a radical change in your routine at all.
Popular foods such as eggs, avocado, oatmeal, and berries all have properties that are linked indirectly with more robust hair growth. Mackerel-derived fermented fish oil extract, as explained in a PMC study, has shown marked results in the increase in the length of hair fiber over a span of 14 days, which means fish such as mackerel could help prevent hair loss in the long run. And on top of dietary options like the, some will also incorporate things like scalp massage and the application of rosemary or pumpkinseed oil –– all of which have shown some possibility of stimulating hair growth.
Male pattern baldness is a topic that makes a lot of men worry. And unfortunately it can pop up at just about any time, whether you’re in your early 20s or entering your 50s. There’s not a magic pill for the issue, but with certain potential remedies and lifestyle adjustments like those described here, you may give yourself the best possible chance of keeping your hair.
TOP-5 WELTERWEIGHTS NEIMAN GRACIE AND LOGAN STORLEY TO MEET IN A FIVE-ROUND HEADLINER FORBELLATOR MMA 274: GRACIE VS. STORLEY – LIVE ON SHOWTIME THIS SATURDAY, FEB. 19
LOS ANGELES – BELLATOR MMA has confirmed the full fight card for BELLATOR MMA 274: Gracie vs. Storley this Saturday, Feb. 19, at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. SHOWTIME will televise the phenomenal main card live at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT.
Additionally, nine thrilling preliminary fights will stream live three hours earlier on the BELLATOR MMA YouTube channel, SHOWTIME Sports YouTube channel and Pluto TV beginning at 6 p.m. ET/3p.m. PT.
In the main event of the evening, No. 4-ranked Neiman Gracie (11-2) will strap on the BELLATOR gloves for the 12th consecutive time when he takes on former four-time collegiate All-American wrestler and No. 5-ranked Logan Storley (12-1) in a five-round clash of top-5 welterweights. In the co-featured bout, former BELLATOR Welterweight Champion and No. 9-ranked Andrey Koreshkov (24-4) will return to action and open his 2002 campaign against Alliance MMA product and owner of seven first-round finishes Chance Rencountre (16-4) of Pawhuska, Okla.
The updated and complete listing of bouts can be found below.
Sat. March 12 // BELLATOR MMA 276: Borics vs. Burnell // The Family Arena // St. Louis
Fri. May 6 // BELLATOR PARIS: Bader vs. Kongo 2 // Accor Arena // Paris
Fri. May 13 // BELLATOR LONDON: Amosov vs. MVP // The OVO Arena Wembley // London
About BELLATOR
BELLATOR MMA is a leading global mixed martial arts organization featuring many of the best fighters in the world. Under the direction of veteran fight promoter Scott Coker, BELLATOR events take place in major cities worldwide and can be seen on television in over 160 countries to an available audience of over one billion people. In the United States, BELLATOR can be seen on SHOWTIME. BELLATOR is comprised of an executive team that includes top industry professionals in television production, live event orchestration, fighter development/relations, venue procurement, sponsorship creation/development, international licensing, marketing, advertising, publicity, and commission relations. BELLATOR is based in Hollywood, Calif. and owned by entertainment giant ViacomCBS, home to the world’s premier entertainment brands that connect with audiences through compelling content across television, motion picture, online and mobile platforms.
About SHOWTIME
Showtime Networks Inc. (SNI), a wholly owned subsidiary of ViacomCBS Inc., owns and operates the premium television networks SHOWTIME®, THE MOVIE CHANNEL™ and FLIX®, and also offers SHOWTIME ON DEMAND®, THE MOVIE CHANNEL™ ON DEMAND and FLIX ON DEMAND®, and the network’s authentication service SHOWTIME ANYTIME®. Showtime Digital Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of SNI, operates the stand-alone streaming service SHOWTIME®. SHOWTIME is currently available to subscribers via cable, DBS, and telco providers, and as a stand-alone streaming service through Amazon, Apple®, Google, LG Smart TVs, Oculus Go, Roku®, Samsung Smart TVs, Xbox One and PlayStation®4. Consumers can also subscribe to SHOWTIME via Amazon’s Prime Video Channels, Apple TV Channels, AT&T TV Now, FuboTV, Hulu, The Roku Channel, Sling TV, and YouTube TV. Viewers can also watch on computers at Showtime.com. SNI markets and distributes sports and entertainment events for exhibition to subscribers on a pay-per-view basis through SHOWTIME PPV®. For more information, go to www.SHO.com.
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Taylor Scilufo is the featured online personality for Feb 6 2022. This stunner hails from, where else, but Florida. She is a life-long equestrian, marketing director and just over all awesome chick.
Taylor is a self-proclaimed wellness obsess and fitness enthusiast. It’s not as easy as you think to pose for photos wearing next to nothing. She pulls it off with grace and elegance, but there is a lot of hard work behind the scenes to prepare for the final snap of the shutter.
Besides her first love of riding and taking care of horses (a full workout in itself), she has to get to the gym four to five times per week. Cardio and resistance training are crucial. She also can’t stress enough the importance of not skipping leg day, and reminds all those ladies to do your squats!
Yoga, a good diet and mental wellness round out her routine. It’s a whole body approach to looking and feeling her best. It’s best when shared with close friends and family, and Taylor knows that. For these reasons, and many more, she is the chosen model of the week.
Sarah Esposito is a believer in beauty, cosmetic & personal care. She applies these traits to all aspects of her life. A healthy lifestyle and an emphasis on placing the needs of others first is what gives her the drive to live her ideals. For this, and many other reasons, Sarah is the featured model for this week.
Esposito, while wholesome through and through, also has a bit of wild side too. She has two tattoos, but may get more in the future. “YOLO”, she says with a laugh. She enjoys going to the beach, hanging out friends and occasionally grabbing a sweet drink or salty foods. Her modeling career doesn’t allow much more indulges than that. It’s hard work to look smoking hot in a string bikini, and Esposito takes her career seriously.
The brutal, thrash-inspired, music is familiar yet different, subtle yet strong and mysterious yet exoteric.
Eyes For Medusa tells the tale of a misunderstood goddess. Once beautiful then cursed out of jealousy. It’s a tainted love story between victim and killer. As the line suggests having “eyes for Medusa, I will seduce her”. “I’ve laid my bed and you’re giving head” she still gets beheaded but she was given new eyes seeing love again and not turning someone to stone.
Slickster: Awesome video for your new single, Eyes of Medusa! What’s the deal with the burning triangle floating in the background? Is there some kind of symbolism or meaning attached to it?
KATG: The response from the video has been amazing so far! We are super proud of it but most of the credit goes to the amazing Charlie Smith at Mind Art Visual. We had a rough concept and he put it all together. As for the triangle… I think you’d have to ask Charlie
Slickster: You’re drummer looks absolutely terrifying. Is he human or in-fact a demon?
KATG: We often debate if Thomas is indeed Human or not. But jokes aside, he is one of the most optimistic people you’ll ever met. He always sees the good in people. But when you get him behind the kit he’s just something else. In the studio he was incredible, amazing takes time and time again. All of us were blown away by his performance on the album.
Slickster: KATG plays some extremely technical and demanding music. Like a crossfit athlete, not just anyone can achieve those levels of speed and precision in their pursuit of perfection. How do you guys keep your musical chops up? Can you briefly describe your practice routine?
KATG: This isn’t something we set out to do when we write. Over the years we just naturally developed more speed and I guess more technical riffs. If anything, we are more focused on song structures and “serving the song” at this point. We are more then happy to get the brutal riffs out, but at the same time, if there’s a simple melody that just cuts through, no need to overly complicate it. Practice-wise, we have our own practice room called “HQ”. We try to practice at least once a week, run through the set, write new song ideas and get into that right emotional head space. We’ve always had the mentality of “train hard, first easy”.
Slickster: What’s next for KATG? World tour? Virtual world tour?
KATG: The pandemic really set everyone back, especially in the music world. We had to cancel a lot of shows and tours we had booked. Luckily things are looking are lot more positive now. We have a handful of UK shows coming up and something really worth shouting about in the near future. But for now you guys will just have to wait…
Kill All The Gentlemen bring the heat at a recent live show.
Slickster: Thanks again for sharing your awesome music. Is there anything else you’d like to add? What is the most important message you can share with the world right now at the beginning of 2022?
KATG: Well I think everyone wants a better year compared to the last couple. It’s given everyone a lot of time to reflect being in all this isolation. For us it gave us a great opportunity to remember WHY we do this. That WHY is so important in everyone’s life. WHY do you get up in the morning, WHY are you drawn to this person or this experience. The reason why we do this is simple. We absolutely fucking love it! There’s nothing like the four of us getting in a room and cranking it as loud as we can. Going out in the road just amplifies that, that’s what’s made us want it even more. We don’t try to follow trends or what a certain scene. This is our truth and we are fucking proud of it!
The video was recorded by Charlie Smith at Mind Art Visual in Tazma Studios, Devon, England and the song features guest vocals written and performed by Grace Gillan.
Kill All The Gentlemen are:
Adam Martin – Vocals/Guitar | Ben Andrew – Bass/Backing Vocals | Mikey Precious – Guitar | Thomas Arne Rørstad – Drums
Cassidy Howard is living the good life. She is radiant with a quick smile and easier to make new friends. She loves having a social drink, meeting people and generally having a good time.
Cassidy is an burgeoning model and has done promotions for tanning companies. She works hard on her physique, and is proud to show it off for some of her swimwear shoots.
It isn’t easy to keep in shape, as many of readers know. It takes a good diet, cardio and strength training. If you surround yourself with negative people or others who waste your time, getting rock hard abs or or huge guns is a ship that sails further and further away.
Howard accepts all that comes at her, and handles life’s curveballs with the finesse of a sophisticated young lady.
LOS ANGELES – Headlined by No. 4-ranked Neiman Gracie (11-2) taking on No. 5-ranked Logan Storley (12-1) in a clash of top-10 welterweights, BELLATOR MMA 274: Gracie vs. Storley has announced five new scintillating matchups to the nine-bout extravaganza taking place Saturday, Feb. 19 live on SHOWTIME.
In the co-featured bout from inside the Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Conn., former BELLATOR Welterweight World Champion and No. 8-ranked Andrey Koreshkov (24-4) will return to action and open his 2022 campaign against undefeated Mukhamed Berkhamov (14-0). The main card also will feature 44-fight veteran Georgi “Insane” Karakhanyan (31-12-1) taking on Northern California’s Adam “The Bomb” Piccolotti (12-4) in a battle between two promotional staples. Lastly, opening the main card will be a pair of returning BELLATOR MMA heavyweights who find themselves tied at No. 8 in the official rankings as three-time promotional veteran and American Top Team standout Said Sowma (8-2) squares off against undefeated Jackson Wink product Davion Franklin (4-0).
In addition to the jam-packed main card, five newly announced preliminary fights have been added to the already-stacked night of action, including Brennan Ward (14-6) making his long-awaited return to the BELLATOR MMA cage following a nearly five-year layoff in a 175-pound contract weight bout against feisty Kentuckian Brandon Bell (10-10).
Also featured will be longtime UFC standout and Russian native Justine Kish (7-4) making her BELLATOR MMA debut against No. 8-ranked DeAnna Bennett (11-7-1) in a flyweight fracas featuring two fighters with Los Angeles ties. Top light heavyweight prospect Christian Edwards (5-1) also makes his 2022 debut when he welcomes Kevin Haley (5-5) to the BELLATOR fray.
Rounding out the preliminary contests, No. 9-ranked lightweight Aviv Gozali (6-0) of Israel will put his unblemished record on the line against BANG Muay Thai black belt Bobby King (10-4) of Utah, while two fighters making their second BELLATOR appearances will square off when Isaiah Hokit (0-1) moves down to featherweight to battle Theodore Macuka (1-2), who will celebrate his 22nd birthday nine days before the event. Lastly, opening the thrilling night of MMA action, Wisconsin native Jordan Newman (3-0) will strive to provide his Floridian opponent Cody Herbert (2-0) with his first pro blemish in a massive middleweight melee.
Codu Herbert
SHOWTIME will televise the BELLATOR MMA 274: Gracie vs. Storley main card live at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT. Additionally, the thrilling preliminary fights will stream live three hours earlier on the BELLATOR MMA YouTube channel, SHOWTIME Sports YouTube channel and Pluto TV beginning at 6 p.m. ET/3p.m. PT.
Tickets for BELLATOR MMA 274: Gracie vs. Storley are on sale now and can be purchased at both Ticketmaster.com and Bellator.com.
The heart-pounding action set for Friday the 13th of May at the SSE Arena, Wembley in London.
LOS ANGELES – After scoring multiple takedowns in his last bout to dethrone then-champion Douglas Lima and become the BELLATOR Welterweight World Champion in the main event of BELLATOR MMA 260, undefeated Ukrainian Yaroslav Amosov (26-0) will put his belt on the line against No. 1-ranked welterweight and London native Michael “Venom” Page (20-1) on Friday, May 13, when the promotion returns to The SSE Arena, Wembley.
One of the top fighters in the world, Amosov currently holds the longest active unbeaten streak in all of MMA, having yet to taste defeat through is first 26 professional fights. With only three wins to go before eclipsing retired MMA star Khabib Nurmagomedov’s record of 29 straight wins, Page will look to spoil Amosov’s entry into the history books and capture BELLATOR gold in the process, becoming the first British welterweight to do so.
SHOWTIME will televise the main card action live from The SSE Arena, Wembley in London at 9 p.m. GMT/4 p.m. ET. Additionally, the stacked preliminary slate of fights will stream live on the BELLATOR MMA YouTube channel, SHOWTIME Sports YouTube channel and Pluto TV beginning at 5:30 p.m. GMT/1:30 p.m. ET.
Tickets for BELLATOR LONDON: Amosov vs. MVP will go on sale Friday, Jan. 21, at both axs.com/uk and BELLATOR.com, with a special presale taking place starting Wednesday, Jan. 19.
Honing his skills with American Top Team in Florida, the undefeated “Dynamo” smothered three-time welterweight champion Douglas Lima on June 11, 2021, en route to capturing the 170-pound title with a five-round unanimous decision. Amosov pitched a shutout on one scorecard, while dropping only round on the other two. The judges scored the contest 50-45 and 49-46 twice.
Set to headline a BELLATOR MMA card for the third time in eight fights since joining the promotion in July 2018, the Ukrainian powerhouse has compiled a perfect 7-0 promotional record with triumphs over such top-tier talent as Ed Ruth, Logan Storley, and Lima.
Prior to commencing his professional MMA career at age 18 in 2012 and becoming the first Ukrainian-born champion in BELLATOR MMA history, Amosov secured the World Combat Sambo Federation crown four times (2013-15, and 2017), as well as the European Combat Sambo Federation title twice (2013-14). A four-time world sambo kingpin, the Kiev native also earned a European Cup crown to go along with his two European and Eurasia championships during a stellar amateur career.
Scheduled to fight for the second consecutive time in front of his hometown fans, MVP avenged a previous loss by earning a hard-fought, split decision in his last outing over Lima at BELLATOR MMA 267 on Oct. 1, 2021. Two of the judges saw it 29-28 for MVP, while the third scored the close battle 29-28 for Lima.
Hailing from a highly successful kickboxing family, the multi-faceted MVP started his mixed arts career when he began training at the tender age of five.
Nicknamed “Venom” in homage to a 1978 cult martial arts film entitled “Five Deadly Venoms,” the United Kingdom standout turns 35 one month prior to challenging Amosov. In addition to his cage success, Page has secured 10 freestyle kickboxing world titles and knocked out both of his pro boxing opponents since making his 2016 squared circle debut.
After opening his BELLATOR MMA career with a 10-second destruction of Ryan Sanders at BELLATOR MMA 93 in March 2013, MVP has recorded the most knockouts in the history of the Scott Coker-led promotion. Three years after his promotional debut, the once-beaten Londoner captured one of the most devastating knockouts in BELLATOR MMA history when he landed a flying knee at 4:31 of the second round to stop Brazilian Evangelista “Cyborg” Santos at BELLATOR MMA 158 in London. Currently riding a six-bout winning streak, the hard-hitting Page opened his pro career by scoring nine first-round finishes in his initial 13 contests.
Updated schedule of BELLATOR events
Sat. Jan. 29 // BELLATOR 273: Bader vs. Moldavsky // Footprint Center // Phoenix, Ariz.
Sat., Feb. 19 / / BELLATOR 274: Gracie vs.Storley // Mohegan Sun Area // Uncasville, Conn.
Nicole Goosen is the Slickster Girl of the week for January 2022. This pre-veterinary medicine student hails from the lush green isles of New Zealand. More specifically, the wonderful city of Auckland.
It’s here that she explores all NZ and life has to offer. She absolutely adores animals and working with them. This does not apply to the Slickster Magazine editorial staff, as they are more akin to working in cages 24 hours a day and being dosed with Cheetos laced Oxy’s.
A life in the pursuit of medicine is a nobel one, and one that places the needs of animals first even more so. Forgoing the large sums of money inherent in practicing medicine on humans, Vets often work long and hard hours for much less moola.
We salute Goosens for dedicating herself to this task. Oh, and did we mention she is one very chic young lady?
Thailand. The land of 1000 Thousand Smiles. With beautiful women like Yok, running around, who wouldn’t have a smile on their face. This young cabin attendant and up and coming real estate agent is the Slickster Girl of the Week.
Yok loves to travel and it’s part of her job. Despite the rigors of a non-stop life, she finds plenty of time to exercise and eat healthy. All those long hours in the gym really pay off when she heads for the sun and sand. Yok loves going to the beach and pools of her native Thailand. She admits that her bikini bottoms are a little cheeky, but in Thailand that’s normal. Besides, she works hard on her physique and doesn’t mind a little extra attention every now and again… just don’t be creepy. She doesn’t like that.
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