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Lekha

Girl of the Week - Lekha

University of Miami alum, Lekha, is the Slickster Girl of the week. She likes to, “get a little bit rowdy sometimes,” but insists that she never caused any real trouble.  

Catalina

Girl of the Week - Catalina

Catalina is the girl of the week.  She is from Chile, where she is attending university.  Her major is Psychology.  When she is not hitting the books, she hits the gym.  An active lifestyle, health diet and a lot of yoga helps keep her mind and body in tip-top shape.

Catalina also enjoys taking photos.  Amazing landscapes and flowers are some her muses.  She has tattoos and enjoys showing them off. They are very personal to her.  She is normal girl next door from Chile, and proud of it. 

Halloween II slasher review

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Written by Josh Brewer, October 14, 2016, at 5:45 p.m. 


Title: Halloween II
Director: Rick Rosenthal
Writer(s): John Carpenter, Debra Hill
Release Date: October 30, 1981
Cast: Jamie Lee Curtis, Donald Pleasence, Charles Cyphers, Lance Guest, Pamela Susan Shoop, Dick Warlock

Halloween II Cliff’s Notes

Picking up right where the last film left off, Laurie Strode is on her way to the hospital for a little well-earned recovery time. However, Michael is still on the loose and be-lines for her after spending half of the movie just kinda walking around. Loomis follows.

Lecture

How do you follow up one of the best horror flicks of all time? Well, by following the folks that are left and selling out, according to Halloween II. All of the previous elements are here: Laurie, Loomis, violence, Michael, sex, and a great score. Alas, here it doesn’t land quite as well. The film is really uneven, spending tons of time with Michael as he recovers from his wounds and gets going for round two. Loomis wastes four hours looking in the wrong direction and only manages to impact the ending. Laurie is back, but spends so much of the flick injured, it’s hard for her to maintain her impact on the story. The entire thing feels stretched out and unpolished.

It doesn’t help that there was all kinds of turmoil in getting the flick out, with Carpenter doing reshoots to add to the flick. Usually, I lothe this idea, but Rosenthal’s other work is so spotty, right here, that I can see why it would happen. It doesn’t do much to help the pacing and plot of the flick- apparently no one knows what a phone is in the entire town- or get around a slew of inconsistencies- I have never in my life seen a hospital this empty- but it certainly makes the last act pretty stellar.  

And that’s when the film really rocks out. Once Michael is in the hospital and we’re back in the chase of the thing, Halloween II really picks up. Tension drips from the white walls and the kills, toned up thanks to Carpenter, really help to define Michael more clearly. Add to that a pair of fine performances from Curtis and Pleasence and you’ve got yourself one heck of a slasher flick.

Acting

Curtis has always rocked Laurie Strode, and this is not exception. She’s vulnerable but still strong, vibrant and realistic. Cyphers, Guest, and Shoop do well with what they’re given, though the script has a tendency to lose them for a little bit. Warlock is, by far, my favorite Michael. His movements and demeanor are top-notch and the guy is all kinds of scare. But the highlight is Pleasence, who takes his neurotic Loomis and brings him to a brand new level. You can feel the pressure building up on the good doctor and watch how it affects his psyche. Amazing work!

Directing

This one is a little tricky, cause Carpenter did the reshoots. Rosenthal’s work lacks pace and clarity, especially compared to Carpenter’s. He does manage to get some nice work out of his actors, but it’s really Carpenter’s work that holds the flick together. Rosenthal is derivative at best.  

Script

Meh. This puppy depends on characters not knowing information, which is a lazy way to go. Add to that the lackluster new characters and tendency to lose the leads for a period of time and the result shuffles along without being that interesting. At least they’re giving Loomis something to do.

Effects

Halloween II boasts more blood than the original, which is a-OK in my book. Stabbings, drownings, and a few nasty gunshots set us up while a pair of fire effects knock us down.

Highlights

The hospital chase. I swear, before my re-watching of Halloween II, I was sure this was the largest part of the flick. It’s the only thing that has stuck with me through all of the years.

Lowlights

Where are the people in this hospital? The entire place has more nurses that adult patients. Took me out of the flick more than once.

Halloween-iness

Pretty darn Halloween-y. Halloween II manages all of the elements of the franchise – Laurie, Loomis, Michael, tone, and the violence – and gives them to us in spades. The most Halloween-y of the sequels.

Final Thoughts  

Lesser than the original, but saved by Carpenter and some fine performances, Halloween II diminishes the effect by half, but still proves itself as one of the best in the series.

Grade: B

COMPLETE BELLATOR 260 FIGHT CARD

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LOS ANGELES – BELLATOR MMA has confirmed the full fight card for BELLATOR MMA 260: Lima vs. Amosov on Friday, June 11 at Mohegan Sun Arena. The event is the promotion’s first show in America with fans in attendance since the start of the pandemic and airs LIVE on SHOWTIME at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT.

BELLATOR’s 170-pound kingpin Douglas Lima (32-8) returns to the welterweight division to put his title on the line against undefeated and No. 1 ranked Yaroslav Amosov (25-0) in a must-watch main event clash.

Bellator ring girl Mercedes Terrell
Bellator ring girl Mercedes Terrell

In addition to the headliner, the entirety of the BELLATOR 260 main card on SHOWTIME is stacked, including a 175-pound contract weight co-main event pitting legendary No. 6 ranked welterweight Paul Daley (43-17-2) against the streaking No. 3 ranked welterweight Jason Jackson (14-4). Also, a featherweight feature fight between the hard-hitting No. 6 ranked Aaron Pico (7-3) versus Birmingham’s Aiden Lee (9-4) and a welterweight showdown betweenDemarques Jackson (11-5) and Mark Lemminger (9-0, 1 NC). The newly announced fifth and final main card bout features a showdown between No. 10 ranked Vanessa Porto (5-3) and Pitbull Brothers-product Ilara Joanne (9-5) in a 128-pound contract weight bout.

 

The preliminary card is locked in with six action-packed fights, highlighted by a featherweight battle between No. 9 ranked Tywan Claxton (6-2) and the undefeated Justin Gonzales (11-0), who is making his BELLATOR debut. Meanwhile, hometown hero and fan-favorite Nick Newell (16-3) is set to square off against Bobby King (9-3) in a lightweight bout and 20-year-old phenom Lucas Brennan (4-0) prepares for a 150-pound contract weight clash with Matthew Skibicki (4-3). Also, two-time NCAA All-American wrestling standout Kyle Crutchmer (6-1) will take on undefeated welterweight Levan Chokheli (9-0, 1 NC) to cap off this stacked preliminary card.

 

All BELLATOR 260 prelims will stream live at 6 p.m. ET/3 p.m. PT on the BELLATOR MMA YouTube channel, SHOWTIME Sports YouTube channel and Pluto TV.

As part of the launch of BELLATOR MMA on SHOWTIME, the network is offering viewers who are new to the SHOWTIME streaming service a 30-day free trial, followed by a discounted monthly subscription fee of $4.99/month for the next six months. Viewers can sign up at SHO.com/BellatorMMA. Subscribers will be delivered two premier BELLATOR MMA events per month throughout 2021 and beyond, with all events scheduled to air live at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT anywhere the SHOWTIME service is available.

 

Full bout listings are below:

BELLATOR MMA 260: Lima vs. Amosov Main Card:

Friday, June 11 – Live on SHOWTIME

9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT

 

Welterweight World Title Main Event: c-Douglas Lima (32-8) vs. #1-Yaroslav Amosov (25-0)

175-pound Contract Weight Co-Main Event: #6-Paul Daley (43-17-2) vs. #3-Jason Jackson (14-4)

Featherweight Bout: #6-Aaron Pico (7-3) vs. Aiden Lee (9-4)

128-pound Contract Weight Bout: #10-Vanessa Porto (22-9) vs. Ilara Joanne (9-5)

Welterweight Bout: Demarques Jackson (11-5) vs. Mark Lemminger (11-3)

 

Preliminary Card:

BELLATOR MMA YouTube Channel | SHOWTIME Sports YouTube Channel | Pluto TV

6 p.m. ET/3 p.m. PT

 

Welterweight Bout: Kyle Crutchmer (6-1) vs. Levan Chokheli (9-0, 1 NC)

Featherweight Bout: #9-Tywan Claxton (6-2) vs. Justin Gonzales (11-0)

Lightweight Bout: Nick Newell (16-3) vs. Bobby King (9-3)

150-pound Contract Weight Bout: Lucas Brennan (4-0) vs. Matthew Skibicki (4-3)

Featherweight Bout: #8-Amanda Bell (7-7) vs. Marina Mokhnatkina (4-2)

Light Heavyweight Bout: Alex Polizzi (7-1) vs. Gustavo Trujillo (3-1)

 

*Card subject to change.

 

Please visit Bellator.com for additional information.

Noga Etkin

Noga Etkin is the Slickster Girl of the Week.  This young lady is an aspiring artist.  She is from Israel, and with the connectivity of the internet, shares her original drawings with world.  Be sure tp check out her artwork on her second IG account, @nogas.art. 

Girl of the Week - Noga Etkin

Noga Etkin is a carefree spirit. Her ethos is culled along the lines of the artists, musicians and writers she admires.  Among her influences is American folk legend, Bob Dylan, and she lives by his famous lyric, “The answer my friend is blowin’ in the wind.”

Etkin truly doesn’t give a damn about what other people think about her.  She despises when people judge other people and wants to live the life that she envisions for herself. Etkin expresses her artwork with drawings and modeling portfolio.    

8 Lingerie Gifts She’ll Love

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There’s nothing quite as sad as losing the bedroom spark you once had.

Life is busy for many adults between job responsibilities, managing a family, and investing in other hobbies of life. It’s amazing to have the support of a partner through it all, but it’s hard to watch the bedroom chemistry die.

Fortunately, the spark in the bedroom doesn’t have to go out! There are plenty of ways to pick up the passion, including buying some spicy lingerie. Lingerie is intimate and sexy, and it gives the perfect excuse for some much-needed fun.

Below are 8 lingerie gifts she’ll be sure to love. Whether you’re buying it for a honeymoon or just another Wednesday night, these gifts will heat things up.

1. Satin Nightdress

One of the best lingerie gifts for someone who may be too shy to look too risque is a satin nightdress. Not only does it serve as a practical nightgown, but it’s also sexy and appealing.

To make it even sexier, buy a nightdress that’s form-fitting or just a tad shorter than what she’d normally wear. The short dress can be paired with lace panties, thigh-highs, or nothing at all.

Even if you don’t take things to the bedroom, lounging on the couch together while she’s in a satin dress will still definitely make the makeout session hotter.

2. Lace Bodysuit

Lace bodysuits are great because they highlight the curves of the body. Even though they offer more coverage than a bra and panties would, they’re still just as sexy.

Bodysuits are also wonderful options for women who may not feel comfortable in two-piece sets but who are wanting to explore lingerie. They give any woman a boost of confidence, and they can come with a variety of fun details.

Look at bodysuits with a thong bottom, an open back, or sexy cut-outs. There are plenty of styles to explore.

3. Sheer Robe

When buying an intimate gift, keep in mind it doesn’t have to be contained in the bedroom. A sheer robe is great for building tension and attraction before things become too heated.

She can wear the sheer robe over other lingerie sets or over nothing at all. Not only are sheer robes sexy, but they’re also great for wearing while putting on makeup or fixing hair. She may even wear it while cooking breakfast the morning after a spicy date.

Other gifts you can include alongside the robe are bottles of champagne, delicious carryout food for the night, or some relaxing bath salts for her to use.

4. Leather Lingerie

For those feeling more adventurous behind closed doors, leather looks are hot! Leather adds an edgy feel to foreplay, and it knows how to highlight all the right curves on her body.

Experimenting with a leather look is also a great time to introduce exciting bedroom accessories such as handcuffs, whips, or bondage straps. Make sure to have a talk with your partner before introducing all these things. Define any and all boundaries, and inquire about each other’s fantasies.

If she feels like taking the leather lingerie look even further, she can wear high heels or leather gloves. Some people even find it fun to add a mask to the mix.

5. A Garter Belt and Thigh-Highs

Nothing is sexier than watching her walk in the room wearing your favorite pair of thigh-highs. Gift her a new garter belt to help keep them up.

A garter belt is a piece of lingerie placed around the waist, above the panties. The belt has two long clips that are used to secure thigh-highs are other types of thigh restraints.

Garter belts come in a variety of fashions, such as floral lace patterns or high-waisted lace. No matter what style you choose, it’s going to elevate her lingerie look.

6. Matching Bra and Panty Sets

Make that special someone feel beautiful in matching bra and panty sets. Many women find themselves throwing on whatever bra and panty they pull out first of the draw. A matching set is bound to bring confidence.

When picking out this intimate gift, think about what colors she feels most confident in. Does she usually lean towards a sleek black look? Has she been wanting to try out a hot pink?

Spend time picking out which style of panty you’d like to buy her. You can usually select between low-rise, high-waisted, or a thong style.

Lingerie can be expensive to buy so it’s best to spend time searching for deals. There are plenty of coupons, including the one here, to help you with your search.

7. Roleplay Lingerie 

Are you ready to experiment in the bedroom? Purchase your partner some sexy roleplay lingerie.

This is the perfect opportunity to explore each other’s fantasies, and it’s nothing to feel ashamed about. Try out a sexy nurse outfit, or give the typical sexy cop a try.

If you aren’t sure where to start, go to a sex store together to browse what’s available.

8. Fun Sex Toys

While sex toys aren’t necessarily lingerie, they are the best presents to give alongside new lingerie. Ask your partner what type of sex toys she enjoys or what she’s been wanting to try. You can even ask employees at a sex shop what vibrators have been popular recently.

Are you not ready to buy a vibrator? Try simple things like warming lubes, rose petals for the bed, or sex dice. There are plenty of fun things you can use to explore your sexual fantasies.

Spice Things Up, Give Lingerie Gifts

Have things been seeming a bit dull in the bedroom? Check out the above 8 lingerie gifts you can buy her to light the fire.

If you’re looking for something a tad less adventurous, look at a satin nightdress or sexy sheer robe. For something spicier, buy some leather lingerie or roleplay outfits. Add fun sex toys and bondage accessories if you’re wanting to take things to a whole new level.

For more fun lifestyle tips and tricks, check out the rest of our site. We offer an array of articles on things like fashion, home improvement, and the outdoors.

Claudia Francisca

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Claudia Francisca is the Slickster Girl of the week.  She is from Chile.  The mountainous region of South America has long been known for producing women of execptoional beauty.  Francisca is a prime example of this.  

Claudia loves cooking, dancing and buying new clothes. Spending time with friends and family, a core value of Chilean culture, is also high on her list of priorities.  When she isn’t staying busy with her successful career, she enjoys traveling, especially to warm, sunny and sandy locations.  Lucky for the readers of Slickster, her iPhone is always near by anytime she tries on a new bikini.  Her bikini selfies are blowing on IG and it’s pretty easy to see why.  

Legendary Games You Have Never Heard Of

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Video games have become a part of everyday life.

They are a favorite pastime for millions around the globe. The industry is booming, and there are more genres and gaming platforms now more than ever. There’s also an endless supply of different games and thousands that await their release. 

While most gamers are aware of the titles that get showered with praise, sell millions of copies, and have maintained loyal fanbases over the years, others are gems that remain obscure or forgotten. Nevertheless, their uniqueness, or impact, should not be understated, and their names should remain in the annals of gaming history. So, let us look into some that were worthy of a place on our list.

Starburst

You probably don’t know this one, unless you are an online casino aficionado. If you are, then you’re well-aware of the most popular online slot game ever. Released in 2012, from industry powerhouse NetEnt, Starburst still claims the number one spot as the most played slot in the world. If you’re not familiar with online slots, these games differ greatly from the simple three-reel machines you’ve seen in movies about Las Vegas. 

They have advanced graphics, exclusive soundtracks, and complex gameplay. They provide prizes thousands of times a player’s bet, and you can enter free spins rounds where you gamble for free. You can often see it tied in with welcome bonuses at many online casinos. The best part about this game is that you can play it at any time and place. If you are wondering where can you get access to games of this character – you can play slots online at this site. 

Psychonauts

Based on a concept by director Tim Schafer, who was toying with the idea while developing the 1995 Lucasarts game Full Throttle, Psychonauts is a platforming game, which is a subgenre of action games. Platformers use jumping and climbing to navigate environments and reach goals. It tells the story of a boy with psychic powers who sneaks into a camp, only to find out there’s something sinister going on. Despite positive reviews, with emphasis on the artwork and level design, the game sold poorly. Over the years, it has amassed a cult following, often classified as an overlooked gem.

Ty the Tasmanian Tiger

Another platforming game, released by EA Games in 2002 and developed by Australian Krome Studios. The game features a title character wandering an island, getting into adventures, and platforming puzzles. It’s similar to the Crash Bandicoot games. Many think it is way better. The gameplay got mixed reviews, with some noting that it heavily borrows from the Mario series. It did manage to sell over a million copies and earned a big enough following to where a remastered version hit the market in 2016.

Interstate ‘76

Now, everyone knows that GTA 5 is the best-selling game of all time. But what similar games preceded it? Well, Interstate ’76 came out a few months before the original GTA, and it featured 3D graphics and more advanced gameplay. Two years later, Interstate ’82 came out, and it had an equally exciting story-mode, complete with thrilling vehicular combat. These games were kind of GTA before GTA, and they set the tone for the direction the franchise went into after the second game.

Mimi

From the heart of San Antonio, TX, Mimi is the Slickster girl of the week for May 9, 2021. She is a recent graduate from UTSA, and now is the proud recipient of a degree in computer science.

Girl of the Week - Mimi

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Waylon Reavis Interview

 

A Killer’s Confession, the band led by former Mushroomhead vocalist Waylon Reavis announce their first tour of 2021 to take place May 9 – 24.

The band have released a brand new song “Trapped Inside” via Wake Up! Music Rocks (a division of Wake Up! Music). This is the third song to be released this year and is from the band’s highly anticipated third album coming out later this year.


Waylon Reavis

Slickster: Hi Waylon. Thanks for taking time out of your busy schedule to answer our questions. How’s Florida treating ya?

WR: We absolutely love it here. Thank you for taking the time for this interview.

Slickster: You just released your new track, Trapped Inside, on April 30, 2021. What do you want to share with your fans about this track and why it is important to you?

WR: It’s a real banger. We all can feel over the last year we have been trapped inside. Self isolation can make you reflect on what really matters, but you can get lost in your own thoughts and create your own prison.

Slickster: Your new track is being released on the Wake Up! Music Rocks label. It’s also where you spend your time as the Head of A&R. How is everything going with the label, and what can we expect to see from Wake Up! Music Rocks in the next few years

WR: Everything is going great and I absolutely love working alongside Pepper Gomez and my wife Julie Reavis. We are in the middle of signing a few new artist and announcements will be made soon! I love working alongside with one of my best friends Sahaj Tiction and RA being on our roster!

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Waylon and Julie Reavis of the Wake Up! Music Rocks record label.

Slickster: The creative process is a highly unique and individual experience. How one person creates music, movies or novels is often times extremely different from another’s. Can you please describe what your creative process is and how you achieve success with it.

WR: To be completely honest, I do not try to achieve success. I communicate through my music life experiences. I think where I found success is that it resonates with people, but for my own sanity I write this for myself to express how I’m feeling and how I can cope with what I’m dealing with at the time.

Waylon on the ups and downs of a career in music.

Slickster: You’ve been established in your musical career long enough to have had some major highs and dreaded lows. For all the younger readers out there; Can you share some advice that you wish you would have known at the beginning of your career? Is there something you would have done differently if you knew what you know now?

WR: Man there is so much I would’ve done differently. The one thing I could say the most is check your ego, pay attention to your contracts, and you are not above anyone else and could become another statistic.

Slickster: You often cite your wife, Julie, as major positive factor in helping you quit cocaine and get your life on track. Are there specific ways in which Julie helps steer you to a more successful and happy life?

WR: She takes no shit! Lol. My life is my own to live but if I want to continue to have her in it I must stay the path. It was hard in the beginning but today I don’t ever feel the need or the urge to use anymore whatsoever. Julie and I are a team and we work hard hand-in-hand daily.

Slickster: What’s on the horizon for A Killer’s Confession?

WR: Every 30 days we are releasing a new track. I have some secrets in my pocket that will soon be announced in the next couple months. Once I have released 13 tracks I will print a CD for people to buy that will be very limited, and then I will start releasing my fourth album directly after.

Slickster: Is there anything else we didn’t talk about that you’d like to mention? Tour dates? Concerts? Cancer? Open slate bro! GO!

WR: I have attached my tour dates which we are leaving out next week. I am headlining metal fest in Florida in August, I am playing metal in the mountains and playing Inkcarceration.

A Killers Confession Tour Dates 2021

Vanessa Vonne

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Girl of the Week - Vanessa Vonne

Vanessa Vonne is the Slickster Girl of the Week for April 25, 2021.  She is a natural beauty with curvy figure and plenty of sex appeal to match it. She’s the kind of woman that guys take a second look at when she’s walking down the street.. if that is still even legal. 

“Here’s to a world where love and acceptance are the norm,” says Vonne.  She promotes this message to all of her followers.  When she isn’t working on her Only Fans account, Vonne enjoys traveling and trying new things.  Sampling the local cuisine is on the top of her list when exploring.

Be sure to check out Vonne on her IG page.  For any of you who desire a more grown-up experience, check her content on Only Fans.

Orlaith

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Orlaith is the Slickster Girl of the Week.  This bright beauty is a benchmark for the blog.  She is very first person from Ireland that we have featured on the site.  If that wasn’t already cool enough, she has double the fun with time spent between fitness and playing piano.  Be sure to check out her music page as well.

Girl of the Week - Orlaith

“You don’t owe anyone any explanation for how you decide to show up and live your life,” says Orlaith.  She unapologeticly lives the way she wants to.  By challenging convictions of what a young lady can do in the world, she breaks the norms of expectations.  Based in Dublin, Ireland she is reflective of the long-standing Irish individualism. 

Orlaith recognizes that the well-behaved girl who practices classical piano may have another side to her.  She doesn’t put up with people who may shame her online for posting photos that show a little more skin.  Orlaith works hard on her figure, doesn’t skip leg day (ever), and watches her carbs.  She is proud of her body and doesn’t give a damn who gets jealous. 

Casey Sosnowski

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Casey Sosnowski is the Slickster Girl of the Week.  She has blue eyes and blonde hair.  Her interests include working out, trying on new clothes and taking photos.  She is a NASM Certified Personal Trainer, and attends FAU, majoring in Biological Sciences. 

Girl of the Week - Casey Sosnowski

Attending college is a personal choice for many young adults.  Some opt to skip college all together and enter directly into the workforce. Others, like the readers of Slickster Magazine, just barely finish highschool and then live in their mom’s basement well into their 30’s.  It can be a rewarding, albeit expensive, task for young person to endure to finish ‘higher’ education.

Casey Sosnowski chose FAU because it is close to her home.  She is a Florida girl through and though and loves all it has to offer.  It’s a lot more than alligators, amusement parks, and 80’s nostalgia.  There are beautiful beaches, unique ecological systems, and hidden gems around every corner simply waiting to be discovered.  With her forthcoming degree in biological sciences, this young lady is positioning herself to be right in the bullseye of a truly unique area of ecological diversity.  

Check out her social media links

Bader vs. Machida 2

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REMATCH: Bader vs. Machida 2.

LOS ANGELES – BELLATOR MMA has today confirmed the full fight card for BELLATOR MMA 256: Bader vs. Machida 2 this Friday, April 9 inside the “FightSphere” at Mohegan Sun Arena. The event is the second of three straight weeks of action on SHOWTIME with the card set to begin live at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. ET.

The BELLATOR MMA Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix kicks off with a Quarterfinal matchup featuring former two-division champion and No. 1 contender Ryan Bader (27-6, 1 NC) and fourth-ranked Lyoto Machida (26-10) in an exciting rematch between the two veterans.

Four other exciting bouts round out the BELLATOR MMA 256 main card on SHOWTIME.

The fights include No. 2 Liz Carmouche (14-7) taking on the debuting Vanessa Porto (22-8) at flyweight, a women’s featherweight matchup between No. 3 Cat Zingano (11-4) and Knoxville, Tennessee-native Olivia Parker (4-1), a men’s featherweight contest pitting No. 3 Adam Borics (16-1) against No. 8 Jeremy Kennedy (16-2, 1 NC) and No. 3 Goiti Yamauchi (25-4) versus newly signed Dan Moret (14-6) in an explosive opening lightweight bout.

Bader vs. Machida 2

As part of the launch of BELLATOR MMA on SHOWTIME, the network is offering viewers who are new to the SHOWTIME streaming service a 30-day free trial, followed by a discounted monthly subscription fee of $4.99/month for the next six months. Viewers can sign up at SHO.com/BellatorMMA. Subscribers will be delivered two premier BELLATOR MMA events per month throughout 2021 and beyond, with all events scheduled to air live at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT anywhere the SHOWTIME service is available.

Bellator ring girl Mercedes Terrell
Bellator ring girl Mercedes Terrell

The preliminary card is set for eight bouts and is highlighted by a battle of top-10 bantamweights, as No. 8 Cass Bell (5-1) takes on No. 10 Jornel Lugo (5-0). Plus, undefeated middleweight Dalton Rosta (4-0), former featherweight title challenger Talita Nogueira (7-2), undefeated featherweight prospect Cody Law (2-0) and lightweight Nainoa Dung (3-2) are also scheduled to compete. All prelims will stream live at 6 p.m. ET/3 p.m. PT on the BELLATOR MMA YouTube channel, SHOWTIME Sports YouTube channel and Pluto TV. Full bout listings are below:

BELLATOR MMA 256: Bader vs. Machida 2 Main Card:

SHOWTIME

9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT

Light Heavyweight WGP Quarterfinal Bout: #1-Ryan Bader (27-6, 1 NC) vs. #4-Lyoto Machida (26-10)

Flyweight Co-Main Event: #2-Liz Carmouche (14-7) vs. Vanessa Porto (22-8)

Featherweight Bout: #3-Adam Borics (16-1) vs.  #8-Jeremy Kennedy (16-2, 1 NC)

Featherweight Bout: #3-Cat Zingano (11-4) vs. Olivia Parker (4-1)

Lightweight Bout: #3-Goiti Yamauchi (25-4) vs. Dan Moret (14-6)

 

Preliminary Card: 

BELLATOR MMA YouTube Channel | SHOWTIME Sports YouTube Channel | Pluto TV

6 p.m. ET/3 p.m. PT

Middleweight Bout: Dalton Rosta (4-0) vs. Tony Johnson (9-2)

Featherweight Bout: Talita Nogueira (7-2) vs. Jessica Borga (3-2)

Bantamweight Bout: #8-Cass Bell (5-1) vs. #10-Jornel Lugo (5-0)

Featherweight Bout: Cody Law (2-0) vs. Nathan Ghareeb (2-0)

Bantamweight Bout: Jaylon Bates (1-0) vs. Jeffrey Glossner (2-1)

Lightweight Bout: Nainoa Dung (3-2) vs. Izzy William (4-3)

Flyweight Bout: Diana Avsaragova (2-0) vs. Tara Graff (1-2)

Bantamweight Bout: John Douma (4-2) vs. Will Smith (3-2)

About BELLATOR:

BELLATOR is a leading global mixed martial arts and kickboxing 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.

Marianna Ioannou

Marianna Ioannou is the Slickster girl of the week for April 4, 2021.  She is from Greece.  Like any young lady from the Mediterranean isles, Marianna loves sunny days and spending time on boats. You can find her around the harbors, piers and docks having drinks or working on her tan. She likes drinking energy drinks mixed with vodka and her Jack Russell terrier is never far her side. 

Girl of the Week - Marianna Ioannou

The Island of Greece needs no introduction. Its place in history is cemented with legends and myths.  Everyone knows about Zeus and his mighty thunderbolts or the dawn of the earliest Olympic contents.  There is great food, art and music that can all be traced back to Greece.  

Marianna Ioannou may look like glitz and glamour on the outside, but she insists she is just a regular normal girl like everyone else.  She likes shopping for new clothes, shoes and accessories.  Spending time with friends (hopefully on a boat) is one of the best ways for her to pass the time.  Her dog, Bruno, is the love of her life.  This little guy is Marianna’s #1.