The full Bellator 256 weigh-in results include: MAIN CARD (Showtime, 9 p.m. Carmouche (14-7 MMA, 1-0 BMMA) looks to follow up on a third-round submission win over DeAnna Bennett back in September, which marked her debut with Bellator. Bellator 256 takes place at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Connecticut on April 9. Bellator 256 - Bader vs. Machida 2 pits Ryan Darth Bader vs Lyoto The Dragon Machida fight in Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, Connecticut, United States on Apr 9, 2021. It was her first fight since December 2018 after being released by the UFC following a TKO loss to Megan Anderson that capped a 1-4 stretch. But at the same time, “it’s definitely weird not having crowds,” she told Cageside Press ahead of her return at Bellator 256. With the addition, the Bellator 256 lineup now includes: Liz Carmouche, Vanessa Porto, Bellator, Featured, News, With Ryan Bader advancing, Scott Coker says interim Bellator heavyweight title 'likely', Ryan Bader: Bellator 256 win over Lyoto Machida a testament to my growth, Diana Avsaragova after good looking Bellator debut KO: 'I proved today that I belong here'. Zingano entered the Bellator cage for the first time last September opposite Gabby Holloway. Bellator 256 takes place Friday at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. And it did not take long at all the produce the second semifinalist in the tournament. The event kicks off the promotion’s light heavyweight tournament and showcases Ryan Bader, Lyoto Machida and Corey Anderson at the top of the card. By Danny Segura, Nolan King Twitter Mailbag: Can Marvin Vettori earn a title shot at UFC on ABC 2? View fight card, video, results, predictions, and news. When Bellator launches on Showtime, it will do so with a couple of former UFC title challengers in Cat Zingano and Liz Carmouche. The card will mark the sophomore appearances for both fighters after a pair of successful debuts. Please check your email for a confirmation. Sign up for our newsletter and get every update delivered to your inbox! By: MMA Junkie Staff. Bellator 256 takes place Friday, April 9, 2021 with 13 fights at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. Bader and Machida will square off against each other, while Anderson will welcome Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov to the Bellator ranks. ET (3 p.m. PT). Check us out for the latest MMA News, UFC News, Bellator News, Rizin News, Boxing News, Muay Thai, Jiu Jitsu and mixed martial arts from around the globe. Carmouche looks for her sophomore victory under the Bellator … Bellator 256 Media Day took place on Wednesday, April 7th ahead of the Friday card. Cat Zingano, Liz Carmouche Set To Make Returns At Bellator 256, released by the UFC following a TKO loss to Megan Anderson. Whether you are new to MMA or a veteran fan , it is open to everyone. She’ll now meet Vanessa Porto, who has quiet the impressive resume of her own. Prior to that, the 37-year-old fighter had lost a unanimous decision in a UFC women’s flyweight title fight against champion Valentina Shevchenko. Liz Carmouche is set to welcome a former Invicta FC champion to Bellator. The main card airs on Showtime following prelims on MMA Junkie. You'll now receive the top MMA Junkie stories each day directly in your inbox. March 22, 2021 6:15 pm. She’s currently on a four-fight winning streak, which includes a bout where she captured the Invicta FC flyweight title. The first female fighter to step into the UFC octagon, Carmouche was released by the UFC after going 5-5 and twice challenging for promotional gold. Please check your email for a confirmation. Bellator 256 takes place at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Connecticut on April 9. After starting her career 4-0, Parker made her Invicta debut in July 2020, losing by submission in 65 seconds. The main card airs on Showtime at 9PM ET. On the other hand, Porto (22-8 MMA, 0-0 BMMA) makes her promotional debut after a year-and-a-half of inactivity. Overall, Porto has won four-in-a-row and will look to keep her momentum rolling in her Bellator debut. Zingano looked in fine form in her return, dominating Holloway on the way to a unanimous decision. The top of the marquee attraction is a rematch between Ryan Bader and Lyoto Machida. Bellator’s world featherweight grand prix got back underway on Friday at Bellator 256. This following an initial report via Fansided MMA. Bellator 256 emanates from Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. A longtime staple of Invicta FC, Porto fought 11 times for the promotion, challenging for the flyweight title on three occasions. This bout also serves as a quarterfinal match in Bellator’s light heavyweight world grand prix. Start every day with our most popular content waiting in your inbox. Bellator keeps its 2021 rolling Friday, and a former light heavyweight champion will try to get back on track at the top of the bill. Thanks for signing up. Bellator 256 takes place on April 9 at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn., and is headlined by a light heavyweight grand prix clash between Ryan Bader and Lyoto Machida. March 22, 2021 6:15 pm, By Danny Segura and Nolan King | In her next outing, she will face Olivia Parker. The Brazilian last fought in November 2019 at Invicta FC 38, where she outpointed Karina Rodriguez in a unanimous decision. Liz Carmouche vs Vanessa Porto goes down on April 9th at Bellator 256. LowKick MMA has been the heart of the MMA community since 2006 (cc: World Clock). ET) Ryan Bader (205) vs. Lyoto Machida (204.6) – light heavyweight tournament quarterfinal Bellator 255: Pitbull vs. Sanchez 2 took place on April 2, 2021 at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut.The event was Bellator's first of the year following a four-month break after Bellator 254.. Background. How do you think … After falling short against Barb Honchak and Jennifer Maia in her first attempts, the third time proved to be the charm as she finally claimed the belt with a decision win over Pearl Gonzalez. Bellator 256 takes place Friday, and you can join us for a live video stream and official results beginning at 6 p.m. This was the first Bellator event to air on Showtime, and the first MMA event to air on the network since the Strikeforce: Marquardt vs. Saffiedine event on January 12, 2013. The main card airs on Showtime at 9PM ET. “There’s energy, having fans. Aljamain Sterling reveals neck surgery will delay UFC title rematch with Petr Yan, Bellator 256 results: Ryan Bader smashes Lyoto Machida, advances to grand prix semifinal, Scott Coker provides timeline on Bellator return to hosting events on the road, Bellator 256 results: Liz Carmouche outhustles Vanessa Porto to win unanimous decision, Bellator 256 results: Cat Zingano shows slick ground game in armbar submission win. She quickly found a new home in Bellator and debuted with a third-round submission over DeAnna Bennett at Bellator 246 last September. Zingano and Carmouche won’t be the only former UFC fighters featured at Bellator 256. At the Bellator 256 weigh-ins, all 26 fighters on Friday’s fight card in Uncasville, Conn., stepped on the scale Thursday morning local time. The former UFC title challenger takes on Vanessa Porto in a flyweight contest at Bellator 256 on April 9 in Uncasville, Conn. MMA Junkie on Monday confirmed the report following an initial report by Fansided MMA. News of the flyweight fight was confirmed by a promotional official to MMA Fighting. Porto signed with Bellator in late 2020. Liz Carmouche is a huge germaphobe, so fighting without fans in the building isn’t the worst thing in the world for the multi-time title challenger. How do you think Cat Zingano and Liz Carmouche will fair in their fights? Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy, Champ Ryan Bader vs. Lyoto Machida – for light heavyweight title; light heavyweight tournament opening round, Corey Anderson vs. Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov – light heavyweight tournament opening round. Pair of successful debuts liz Carmouche Set to Make Returns at Bellator 256 place. To MMA Fighting square off against each other, while Anderson will welcome Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov to the Bellator ranks to. 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