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LOS ANGELES &ndash; BELLATOR MMA is adding five highly anticipated bouts to the promotion&rsquo;s monumental return to the Windy City&rsquo;s Wintrust Arena on Friday, November 17.&nbsp;
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Rounding out the BELLATOR 301: Amosov vs. Jackson main card, former featherweight world champion and homegrown star No. 6-ranked AJ McKee (20-1) returns to action when he meets Kill Cliff FC&rsquo;s No. 5-ranked Sidney Outlaw (17-5).
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The preliminary portion of the event will now be accompanied by former flyweight world champion Juliana Velasquez (12-2) making her long awaited return to the BELLATOR cage when she meets fellow countrywoman Paula Cristina (6-2). Additionally, the undefeated Keri Taylor Melendez (5-0) will square off against Turkish striker Sabriye Sengul (3-3).
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Elsewhere on the star-studded preliminary card, Colorado&rsquo;s lightweight prospect Archie Colgan (8-0) will look to keep his undefeated streak intact when he takes on lightweight standout Pieter Buist (17-7) and Brazil&rsquo;s Matheus Mattos (13-2-1) challenges former LFA bantamweight champion Richard Palencia (10-1).
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Headlining BELLATOR 301, undefeated welterweight kingpin Yaroslav Amosov (27-0) defends his title versus No. 2-ranked Jason Jackson (16-4) as the proud Ukrainian chases the longest undefeated streak in MMA history (29 held by Khabib Nurmagomedov). The second belt on the line as Bantamweight World Champion Sergio Pettis (23-5) seeks to unify his world title against 135-pound World Grand Prix tournament winner and interim champion Patchy Mix (18-1). A high-stakes, five-round BELLATOR Lightweight World Grand Prix Semi-Final bout is set between former titlist Patricky Pitbull (25-11) and No. 2-ranked Alexander Shabliy (23-3). The victor will advance to face the winner of the Oct. 7 matchup between Lightweight World Champion Usman Nurmagomedov and Brent Primus at BELLATOR 300. Lastly, every card needs a little animosity, and there will be no shortage of that when Raufeon Stots (19-2) and Danny Sabatello (14-3) renew their feud from 2022 in a rematch during the main card of BELLATOR 301.
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BELLATOR 301: Amosov vs. Jackson will air live on SHOWTIME beginning at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT. Preliminary card action is set to begin at 5 p.m. ET on BELLATOR&rsquo;s YouTube and Pluto TV channels.
Tickets for the massive spectacle that is BELLATOR 301 are on sale now. More ticketing information can be found at Bellator.com and Ticketmaster.com.
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AJ McKee (#6, 20-1) vs. Sidney Outlaw (#5, 17-5) &ndash; Lightweight Main Card Bout
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McKee reached the pinnacle of the sport early in his career when he won the coveted $1,000,000 Featherweight World Grand Prix. Shortly after, McKee decided to take his business to lightweight in an attempt to capture another World Championship. After a medical issue forced him to withdraw from the Lightweight World Grand Prix, McKee now returns to the BELLATOR cage for the first time in 2023 in a marquee matchup at BELLATOR 301. In his most recent outing, McKee bested RIZIN lightweight champion Roberto De Souza at the monumental BELLATOR x RIZIN event on New Year&rsquo;s Eve and looks to continue his momentum when he takes on top five ranked Sidney Outlaw at the Wintrust Arena in Chicago, Ill.
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Also originally scheduled to compete in the Lightweight World Grand Prix, No. 5-ranked Sidney Outlaw returns to action following his impressive victory over Russia&rsquo;s Islam Mamedov at the BELLATOR 298 event this past August. Having won twelve of his last fourteen bouts, the Kill Cliff FC standout now finds himself in a high-stakes lightweight tilt against his toughest test to date in McKee. With the Lightweight World Grand Prix rolling on, the Philadelphia native hopes to prove he is an undeniable contender with a victory over the former champion at BELLATOR 301.
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Juliana Velasquez (#1, 12-2) vs. Paula Cristina (6-2) &ndash; Flyweight Bout
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BELLATOR 301 will see the return of former BELLATOR Flyweight World Champion Juliana Velasquez when she takes on dangerous striker Paula Cristina. Sporting a perfect run in her first twelve outings, Velasquez looks to return to form in her first appearance of 2023. Specializing in Judo, the former champion has proven to be a force to be reckoned with in the talent-stacked flyweight division.
28-year-old Cristina stands in Velasquez&rsquo;s way on her path back to the title. Out of her six victories, Cristina boasts an impressive four knockouts to her name, proving to be a stylistic challenge for anyone in the division.
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Keri Taylor Melendez (5-0) vs. Sabriye Sengul (3-3) &ndash; Flyweight Bout
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In her long-awaited return to the BELLATOR cage, undefeated Keri Taylor Melendez will face off against Turkey&rsquo;s Sabriye Sengul in her first outing since 2020. The wife of former STRIKEFORCE Lightweight Champion Gilbert Melendez, Keri has proven to be a well-rounded athlete who belongs at the upper echelon of the BELLATOR flyweight division. Meticulously putting together her dynamic striking and dangerous grappling skills, Melendez has created her own legacy within BELLATOR and looks to continue to add to her perfect record at BELLATOR 301. Competing in BELLATOR for the first time since 2019, Sengul has the opportunity to take Melendez&rsquo;s spotlight in the promotion&rsquo;s return to Chicago, Ill.
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Archie Colgan (#10, 8-0) vs. Pieter Buist (17-7) &ndash; Lightweight Bout
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Archie Colgan will grace the BELLATOR cage for the third time in 2023 when he returns to the Windy City to defend his top ten ranking against the rangy Pieter Buist in a lightweight clash. The active Colorado native has recently scored a first-round knockout against Justin Montalvo at BELLATOR 293 and overpowered grizzled veteran in Emmanuel Sanchez at BELLATOR 297. Although a highly credentialed wrestler from the renowned University of Wyoming&rsquo;s wrestling program, five of Colgan&rsquo;s victories have come by way of knockout. Making his promotional debut at BELLATOR 297, Buist plans to capitalize on his prominent height advantage against the surging prospect and pick up his first victory under the BELLATOR banner.
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Matheus Mattos (13-2-1) vs. Richard Palencia (10-1) &ndash; Bantamweight Bout
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In an exciting preliminary matchup, Brazil&rsquo;s Matheus Mattos will face former LFA bantamweight champion Richard Palencia at BELLATOR 301. Training at the world-famous Pitbull Brother&rsquo;s gym, Mattos will return to action on the strength of defeating Cee Jay Hamilton via second round TKO at BELLATOR 262. Due to a leg injury occurring in his promotional debut at BELLATOR 286, Arizona&rsquo;s Palencia will step into the BELLATOR cage for the second time, this time hoping to prove he belongs in the talent-stacked bantamweight division.
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BELLATOR 301 Main Card:
Friday, November 17 &ndash; Live on SHOWTIME
Wintrust Arena in Chicago
9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT
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Welterweight World Title Bout: C-Yaroslav Amosov (27-0) vs. #2-Jason Jackson (16-4)
Bantamweight World Title Unification Main Event: C-Sergio Pettis (23-5) vs. IC-Patchy Mix (18-1)
Bantamweight Main Card Bout: #2-Raufeon Stots (19-2) vs. #6-Danny Sabatello (14-3)
Lightweight Main Card Bout: #6-AJ McKee (20-1) vs. #5-Sidney Outlaw (17-5)
Lightweight World Grand Prix Semi-Final: #1-Patricky Pitbull (25-11) vs. #2-Alexander Shabliy (23-3)
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BELLATOR 301 Preliminary Card:
BELLATOR MMA YouTube channel | SHOWTIME Sports YouTube channel | Pluto TV
5 p.m. ET/2 p.m. PT
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Heavyweight Bout: #5-Daniel James (15-7-1) vs. Ali Isaev (9-0-1)
Heavyweight Bout: #6-Tyrell Fortune (13-3) vs. #8-Marcelo Golm (10-4)
Featherweight Bout: #6-Timur Khizriev (13-0) vs. #7-Justin Gonzales (14-2)
Lightweight Bout: #10-Archie Colgan (8-0) vs. Pieter Buist (17-7)
Flyweight Bout: #1-Juliana Velasquez (12-2) vs. Paula Cristina (6-2)
Flyweight Bout: Keri Taylor Melendez (5-0) vs. Sabriye Sengul (3-3)
Bantamweight Bout: Matheus Mattos (13-2-1) vs. Richard Palencia (10-1)
Lightweight Bout: Mike Hamel (11-5) vs. Tim Wilde (16-4-1)
Flyweight Bout: #6-Denise Kielholtz (7-5) vs. #5-Sumiko Inaba (6-0)
160-Pound Contract Weight Bout: Islam Mamedov (22-3-1) vs. Killys Mota (15-3
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Updated schedule of BELLATOR events - click links for updated fight cards Sat. Sept. 23 //&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bellator.com/event/313">BELLATOR 299: Eblen vs. Edwards</a>&nbsp;// 3Arena // Dublin&nbsp;
Sat. Oct. 7 // <a href="https://www.bellator.com/event/317">BELLATOR 300</a> // Pechanga Arena // San Diego, CA
Fri. Nov. 17 // <a href="https://www.bellator.com/event/318">BELLATOR 301: Amosov vs. Jackson</a> // Wintrust Arena // Chicago, Ill.
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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 Paramount, home to the world's premier entertainment brands that connect with audiences through compelling content across television, motion picture, online and mobile platforms.
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FIVE FIGHTS INCLUDING THE RETURN OF AJ MCKEE ADDED TO BELLATOR 301 ON FRIDAY, NOV. 17 IN CHICAGO

LOS ANGELES &ndash; BELLATOR MMA is adding eight action-packed matchups to the promotion&rsquo;s historic BELLATOR 300 event taking place at the Pechanga Arena in San Diego, Calif. on Saturday, October 7.
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These eight bouts join the historic BELLATOR 300 card which features the one-million-dollar BELLATOR Lightweight World Grand Prix rolling on when incumbent champion Usman Nurmagomedov (17-0) puts his belt and undefeated record on the line against former champion and current No. 4-ranked Brent Primus (12-3) in a semifinal matchup. The top pound-for-pound female fighter in the world and current BELLATOR featherweight world champion Cris Cyborg (26-2, 1 NC) will face No. 1-ranked Cat Zingano (14-4) in what can best be described as a grudge match between two of the most recognizable athletes on the planet. BELLATOR&rsquo;s reigning Heavyweight World Champion Ryan Bader (31-7, 1 NC) defends his belt in a rematch against No. 1-ranked Linton Vassell (23-8, 1 NC). Finally, two of San Diego&rsquo;s top fighters collide as Liz Carmouche (19-7) defends her belt against former World Champion and No. 2-ranked Ilima-Lei Macfarlane (13-2) in a highly anticipated battle between two close friends and training partners.&nbsp;
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BELLATOR 300 will air live in the US on SHOWTIME at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT. The preliminary card will begin at 6:30 p.m. ET/3:30 p.m. PT and will air on the BELLATOR YouTube and Pluto TV Channels.
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Tickets for the historic event are on sale now at AXS.com and Bellator.com.
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#4 LHW-Grant Neal vs. #9-Romero Cotton &mdash; Middleweight Bout
 Despite rocketing up the BELLATOR light heavyweight rankings, No. 4-ranked 205-pound contender Grant Neal (8-1) will test the waters of the middleweight division at BELLATOR 300 when he challenges three-time NCAA Division II National Champion Romero Cotton (6-1). The 27-year-old Neal is one of BELLATOR&rsquo;s brightest young stars, a well-rounded talent training alongside lightweight stars Justin Gaethje and the undefeated Archie Colgan. Neal has amassed key victories over the likes of Karl Albrektsson, Christian Edwards, Tyree Fortune, and Maurice Jackson. Welcoming Neal to 185 pounds will be the decorated Cotton, 33. An example of BELLATOR&rsquo;s commitment to signing top wrestling talent, Cotton surged to 6-0 in his first six promotional outings before a thrilling grudge match with top-ranked Dalton Rosta. Now, Cotton will face another top prospect eager to shine under the brightest lights in BELLATOR history.
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Dmytrii Hrytsenko vs. Justin Montalvo &mdash;&nbsp;160-Pound Contract Weight Bout
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Inspired by the success of BELLATOR Welterweight World Champion Yaroslav Amosov, undefeated prospect Dmytrii Hrytsenko (8-0) hopes to follow in his countryman&rsquo;s footsteps and inch closer to bringing home a second world title to his native Ukraine when he challenges Longo and Weidman MMA&rsquo;s Justin Montalvo (5-1) at BELLATOR 300. Hrytsenko, 26, successfully debuted under the BELLATOR banner this past February by taking out Daniele Scatizzi in Dublin, and he will look to improve upon his stellar 8-0 record against Gonzalez. That will be no easy task, as &ldquo;Kid Marvelous&rdquo; Montalvo is a tough customer with great striking having earned KOs in four of his five victories.
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#7-Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov vs. Maciej R&oacute;żański&mdash;&nbsp;Light Heavyweight Bout
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With BELLATOR Light Heavyweight World Champion Vadim Nemkov contemplating a bid for a second world title at heavyweight, the BELLATOR 300 matchup between No. 7-ranked contender Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov (20-7-1) and Poland&rsquo;s Maciej R&oacute;żański (14-4) stands out as a 205-pound tilt with high stakes. The 34-year-old Yagshimuradov has won back-to-back fights in his climb toward the division&rsquo;s Top 5, besting former Middleweight World Champion Rafael Carvalho and Karl Albrektsson in consecutive outings. The former champion on the Russian regional scene will square off with R&oacute;żański, also 34. A champion himself on the Polish scene, R&oacute;żański is a veritable ground game specialist, boasting nine of his fourteen victories by submission. His impressive resume includes wins over Makhmud Muradov (twice), Will Fleury, and Lee Chadwick.&nbsp;
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Sergio Cossio vs. Jesse Roberts &mdash;&nbsp;Lightweight Bout
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One of BELLATOR&rsquo;s latest signings, Sergio Cossio (25-8-1) hopes to continue Mexico&rsquo;s sensational run of late when he makes his promotional debut against undefeated prospect Jesse Roberts (6-0) at the historic BELLATOR 300. The LUX Fight League Lightweight Champion will look to extend his blistering run of recent success, a seven-fight win streak that has seen him amass six finishes along the way. He will face a tough customer in 27-year-old Roberts, who will return to the BELLATOR cage for the first time since 2019, when he defeated jiu jitsu star AJ Agazarm in their respective professional debuts. Now five fights more experienced, Roberts will look to defeat his most experienced and credentialed opponent yet when he battles Cossio in San Diego.&nbsp;
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Mukhamed Berkhamov vs. Herman Terrado &ndash; Welterweight Bout
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Making his second appearance of 2023, the highly decorated submission ace Mukhamed Berkhamov (15-2, 1 NC) will return to action when he welcomes knockout artist Herman Terrado (15-5-1) back into the BELLATOR cage at BELLATOR 300. Berkhamov put the welterweight division on notice when he impressively submitted Jaleel Willis in his promotional debut at BELLATOR 268. The former ACB Welterweight Champion boasts a staggering 10 submission victories to his name, eight of which coming in the first round. Opposite of Berkhamov, Guam&rsquo;s Terrado sports eight knockout victories with seven first round finishes. With both competitors aiming to finish the fight, this preliminary affair promises to deliver an electric matchup.
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Bryce Meredith vs. Miguel Peimbert &ndash; Bantamweight Bout
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One of BELLATOR&rsquo;s brightest surging prospects, NCAA Division I wrestling standout Bryce Meredith (4-0) will make his sophomore showing under the BELLATOR banner when he takes on San Diego&rsquo;s Miguel Peimbert (2-2). Like fellow BELLATOR stars Archie Colgan and Mike Hamel, Meredith wrestled at the prestigious University of Wyoming, where he became a three&ndash;time&nbsp;All-American, two&ndash;time NCAA finalist, and a Big 12 champion. At BELLATOR 300, Meredith aims to continue his momentum after his flawless BELLATOR debut when he secured a rear naked choke submission victory against Brandon Carrillo at BELLATOR 293 last March. Also making his second appearance with the promotion, Peimbert hopes to come out victorious against the wrestling phenom in front of his hometown of San Diego, Calif.
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Lorrany Santos vs. Jaclyn Cataline &ndash; Featherweight Bout
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Kicking off the action for the evening, promotional newcomers Lorrany Santos (6-1) and Jaclyn Cataline (3-3) will square off in a women&rsquo;s featherweight clash. Undefeated since 2020, 26-year-old Santos will look to capture her seventh win in a row against Southern California&rsquo;s Cataline.
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Josh Hokit vs. Spencer Smith &ndash; Heavyweight Bout
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Former San Francisco 49er and two-time NCAA All-American wrestler Josh Hokit will make his long-awaited BELLATOR debut when he squares off against Long Beach CA&rsquo;s Spencer Smith, who is also making his professional debut.
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BELLATOR 300 Main Card:
Saturday, October 7 &ndash; Live on SHOWTIME
Pechanga Arena in San Diego, CA
10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT
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Lightweight World Title Quadruple Main Event: C-Usman Nurmagomedov (17-0) vs. #4-Brent Primus (12-3)
Featherweight World Title Quadruple Main Event: C-Cris Cyborg (26-2, 1 NC) vs. #1-Cat Zingano (14-4)
Heavyweight World Title Quadruple Main Event: C-Ryan Bader (31-7, 1 NC) vs. #1-Linton Vassell (23-8, 1 NC)
Flyweight World Title Quadruple Main Event: C-Liz Carmouche (19-7) vs. #2-Ilima-Lei Macfarlane (13-2)
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BELLATOR 300 Preliminary Card:
BELLATOR MMA YouTube channel | SHOWTIME Sports YouTube channel | Pluto TV
6:30 p.m. ET/3:30 p.m. PT
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Heavyweight Bout: #9-Davion Franklin (6-1) vs. Slim Trabelsi (5-0)
Featherweight Bout: #10-Henry Corrales (21-6) vs. Kai Kamaka III (11-5-1)
Featherweight Bout: #2-Sara McMann (14-6) vs. #5-Leah McCourt (7-3)
Flyweight Bout: #10-Ilara Joanne (11-7) vs. Jena Bishop (5-0)
Bantamweight Bout: Bobby Seronio III (3-0) vs. Alberto Garcia (2-0)
Middleweight Bout: #9-Romero Cotton (6-1) vs. Grant Neal (8-1)
Lightweight Bout: Sergio Cossio (25-8-1) vs. Jesse Roberts (6-0)
Catchweight Bout: Mukhamed Berkhamov (14-1, 1 NC) vs. Herman Terrado (15-5-1)
Light Heavyweight Bout: Doveltdzhan Yagshimuradov (20-7-1) vs. Maciej Rozanski (14-4)
160-Pound Contract Weight Bout: Dmytrii Hrytsenko (8-0) vs. Justin Montalvo (5-1)
Bantamweight Bout: Bryce Meredith (4-0) vs. Miguel Peimbert (1-2)
Featherweight Bout: Lorrany Santos (6-1) vs. Jackie Cataline (3-3)
Heavyweight Bout: Josh Hokit (Pro Debut) vs. Spencer Smith (Pro Debut)
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*Card order subject to change.
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Updated schedule of BELLATOR events - click links for updated fight cards Sat. Sept. 23 //&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bellator.com/event/313">BELLATOR 299: Eblen vs. Edwards</a>&nbsp;// 3Arena // Dublin, IRE
Sat. Oct. 7 // <a href="https://www.bellator.com/event/317">BELLATOR 300</a> // Pechanga Arena // San Diego, CA
Fri. Nov. 17 // <a href="https://www.bellator.com/event/318">BELLATOR 301: Amosov vs. Jackson</a> // Wintrust Arena // Chicago, Ill.
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Seven Fresh Fights Added to the Historic BELLATOR 300 Event on Saturday, Oct. 7 at the Pechanga Arena in San Diego

LOS ANGELES &ndash; Following the historic BELLATOR 300 mega-event in San Diego, BELLATOR will host its sixth and seventh title fights in a span of two months when the promotion returns to the Wintrust Arena in Chicago for yet another star-studded event on Friday, November 17. BELLATOR 301: Amosov vs. Jackson will air live on SHOWTIME beginning at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT.
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Headlining BELLATOR 301, undefeated welterweight kingpin Yaroslav Amosov (27-0) defends his title versus No. 2-ranked Jason Jackson (16-4) as the proud Ukrainian chases the longest undefeated streak in MMA history (29 held by Khabib Nurmagomedov). The second belt on the line as Bantamweight World Champion Sergio Pettis (23-5) seeks to unify his world title against 135-pound World Grand Prix tournament winner and interim champion Patchy Mix (18-1).
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A high-stakes, five-round BELLATOR Lightweight World Grand Prix Semi-Final bout is set between former titlist Patricky Pitbull (25-11) and No. 2-ranked Alexander Shabliy (23-3). The victor will advance to face the winner of the Oct. 7 matchup between Lightweight World Champion Usman Nurmagomedov and Brent Primus at BELLATOR 300.
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Lastly, every card needs a little animosity, and there will be no shortage of that when Raufeon Stots (19-2) and Danny Sabatello (14-3) renew their feud from 2022 in a rematch during the main card of BELLATOR 301.
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Tickets for the massive spectacle that is BELLATOR 301 go on sale beginning tomorrow with a special presale at Bellator.com, with the general on sale beginning Friday. More ticketing information can be found at Bellator.com and Ticketmaster.com.
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In addition to the aforementioned main card, the preliminary card is also taking shape with six bouts already confirmed. The first, a flyweight contest pitting former title challenger and No.6-ranked Denise Kielholtz (7-5) against Maui&rsquo;s undefeated No. 5-ranked Sumiko Inaba (6-0), a featherweight tilt between No. 6-ranked Timur Khizriev (13-0) and No. 7-ranked Justin Gonzales (14-2), a 155-pound bout featuring Mike Hamel (11-5) against Tim Wilde (16-4-1), a 160-pound contract weight banger pitting Islam Mamedov (22-3-1) versus Killys Mota (15-3) and finally two heavyweight bouts, the first being a battle featuring No. 6-ranked Tyrell Fortune (13-3) against No. 8-ranked Marcelo Golm (10-4), and the second, No.5-ranked Chicagoan Daniel James (15-7-1) will face undefeated Ali Isaev (9-0-1).
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Preliminary card action is set to begin at 5 p.m. ET on BELLATOR&rsquo;s YouTube and Pluto TV channels.
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Yaroslav Amosov (C, 27-0) vs. Jason Jackson (#2, 16-4) &ndash; Welterweight World Championship Main Event
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In his second appearance of 2023, undefeated BELLATOR Welterweight World Champion Yaroslav Amosov makes his return to the BELLATOR cage on the heels of an elite performance in front of the raucous Irish crowd at BELLATOR 291 this past February when he outclassed former interim welterweight champion Logan Storley for five rounds in a highly anticipated rematch and title unification bout. This bout marked his return to mixed martial arts since his heroic defense of his home country of Ukraine and in dominant fashion, Amosov proved to be the best in the world at 170-pounds despite the time away from the sport. Boasting a blistering record of 27-0, Amosov holds the record for the longest current MMA undefeated streak, and at BELLATOR 301 he will put his streak and world title on the line when he faces off against number one contender Jason Jackson.
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Impressively stringing together six victories in a row, Jason Jackson has proven to be an undeniable challenger for the BELLATOR Welterweight World Title. The Kill Cliff FC trained star enters his first bout of 2023 on the strength of defeating former welterweight world champion Douglas Lima with his relentless wrestling prowess at BELLATOR 283. Sporting victories over the likes of MMA icons Paul Daley and Benson Henderson and submission specialist Neiman Gracie, Jackson believes he has the tools to dismantle the No. 3-ranked men&rsquo;s pound-for-pound great in Amosov in front of the electric Chicago crowd at BELLATOR 301.
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Sergio Pettis (C, 23-5) vs. Patchy Mix (IC, 18-1) &ndash; Bantamweight World Championship Co-Main Event
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Pettis, 29, returned from an over 18-month injury layoff this past June with a masterful title defense against the BELLATOR G.O.A.T., reigning Featherweight World Champion Patricio Pitbull, at BELLATOR 297 in Chicago. The No. 5-ranked pound-for-pound fighter silenced his detractors and reaffirmed his status as one of the best fighters in all of mixed martial arts with the victory, improving his record under the BELLATOR banner to a flawless 5-0. The Wisconsin native and Roufusport product showed no sign of ring rust in the five-round domination of Pitbull, outclassing the longtime great with technical superiority. Regrettablyforced from the $1M Grand Prix due to injury, Pettis will return to the Wintrust Arena and look to send the Chicago crowd into a frenzy once again with a winning effort against Mix this November, live on SHOWTIME.
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After winning the Interim Bantamweight Championship, the Bantamweight World Grand Prix, and the tournament&rsquo;s $1M grand prize, only one BELLATOR accolade remains absent from Patchy Mix&rsquo;s trophy case: the undisputed Bantamweight World Championship. At BELLATOR 301, Mix will go toe-to-toe with the Pettis in a fight for the ages sure to meet the Fight of the Year-caliber expectations it has earned from fans and pundits alike. Buffalo&rsquo;s Mix, 30, has been on a rampage since his first chance at championship gold, notching five consecutive wins with a whopping four finishes. Most recently, Mix went viral by knocking out ex-interim champion Raufeon Stots with a vicious knee ninety seconds into their Grand Prix finale blockbuster. The fighter to have best capitalized on Pettis&rsquo; absence from the division, the Xtreme Couture-trained Mix will look to unify the 135-pound titles in spectacular fashion when he meets Sergio Pettis in front of a roaring Chicago crowd this November 17.
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Patricky Pitbull (#1, 25-11) vs. Alexander Shabliy (#2, 23-3) &ndash; Lightweight World Grand Prix Semifinal
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Elsewhere on the talent stacked BELLATOR 301 main card, the Lightweight World Grand Prix for the highly coveted $1,000,000 grand prize continues with former BELLATOR Lightweight World Champion Patricky Pitbull taking on striking savant Alexander Shabliy in a semi-final matchup. Originally slated to face former featherweight world champion AJ McKee this past July at the historic BELLATOR x RIZIN card in Japan, Pitbull scored a third round TKO victory against last minute replacement, RIZIN lightweight champion Roberto De Souza, placing himself one step closer to challenge for his once held title. With 17 knockouts to his name, Pitbull holds the record for the most knockouts in BELLATOR and looks to add another feather in his cap against fellow lightweight standout in Shabliy.
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Last March at BELLATOR 292, Alexander Shabliy drew surging lightweight contender Tofiq Musayev in the opening round of the Lightweight World Grand Prix, where he came out victorious after a devastating body kick resulting in a TKO in round three. At BELLATOR 301, Pitbull and Shabliy will battle to see who will fight for the BELLATOR Lightweight World Championship and the $1,000,000 grand prize against either reigning champion Usman Nurmagomedov or former lightweight world champion Brent Primus who are set to collide at the historic BELLATOR 300 event in San Diego, Calif. on October 7.
Raufeon Stots (#2, 19-2) vs. Danny Sabatello (#6, 14-3) &ndash; Bantamweight Main Card Bout
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Nearly one year to the day since they last met each other in the cage, former interim bantamweight champion Raufeon Stots and No. 6-ranked Danny Sabatello will reignite their heated rivalry, this time in The Italian Gangster&rsquo;s backyard of Chicago. Last December at BELLATOR 289, the bantamweight phenoms engaged in a five-round back-and-forth brawl in the semi-finals of the Bantamweight World Grand Prix where Stots bested the highly decorated wrestler, granting him a ticket to the finals. Since then, Sabatello impressively submitted the heavy-hitting Marcos Breno at BELLATOR 294 last April in Honolulu, Hawaii and recently came up short against top 5-ranked Magomed Magomedov at BELLATOR x RIZIN this past July in Japan. At BELLATOR 301, both competitors will kick off the action for the main card in a clash to insert themselves back into the win column in this high-stakes bantamweight rematch which promises to deliver a dynamic matchup with a side of trash talk.
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BELLATOR 301 Main Card:
Friday, November 17 &ndash; Live on SHOWTIME
Wintrust Arena in Chicago
9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT
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Welterweight World Title Bout: C-Yaroslav Amosov (27-0) vs. #2-Jason Jackson (16-4)
Bantamweight World Title Unification Main Event: C-Sergio Pettis (23-5) vs. IC-Patchy Mix (18-1)
Lightweight World Grand Prix Semi-Final: #1-Patricky Pitbull (25-11) vs. #2-Alexander Shabliy (23-3)
Bantamweight Main Card Bout: #2-Raufeon Stots (19-2) vs. #6-Danny Sabatello (14-3)
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BELLATOR 301 Preliminary Card:
BELLATOR MMA YouTube channel | SHOWTIME Sports YouTube channel | Pluto TV
5 p.m. ET/2 p.m. PT
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Heavyweight Bout: #5-Daniel James (15-7-1) vs. Ali Isaev (9-0-1)
Heavyweight Bout: #6-Tyrell Fortune (13-3) vs. #8-Marcelo Golm (10-4)
Featherweight Bout: #6-Timur Khizriev (13-0) vs. #7-Justin Gonzales (14-2)
Lightweight Bout: Mike Hamel (11-5) vs. Tim Wilde (16-4-1)
Flyweight Bout: #6-Denise Kielholtz (7-5) vs. #5-Sumiko Inaba (6-0)
160-Pound Contract Weight Bout: Islam Mamedov (22-3-1) vs. Killys Mota (15-3
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Updated schedule of BELLATOR events - click links for updated fight cards Sat. Sept. 23 //&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bellator.com/event/313">BELLATOR 299: Eblen vs. Edwards</a>&nbsp;// 3Arena // Dublin&nbsp;
Sat. Oct. 7 // <a href="https://www.bellator.com/event/317">BELLATOR 300</a> // Pechanga Arena // San Diego, CA
Fri. Nov. 17 // BELLATOR 301: Pettis vs. Mix // Wintrust Arena // Chicago, Ill.
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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 Paramount, home to the world's premier entertainment brands that connect with audiences through compelling content across television, motion picture, online and mobile platforms.
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About SHOWTIME
Showtime Networks Inc. (SNI), a wholly owned subsidiary of Paramount, owns and operates the premium service SHOWTIME&reg;, which features critically acclaimed original series, provocative documentaries, box-office hit films, comedy and music specials and hard-hitting sports. SHOWTIME is available as a stand-alone streaming service across all major streaming devices and&nbsp;Showtime.com, as well as via cable, DBS, telco and streaming video providers. SNI also operates the premium services THE MOVIE CHANNEL&trade; and FLIX&reg;, as well as on demand versions of all three brands. SNI markets and distributes sports and entertainment events for exhibition to subscribers on a pay-per-view basis through SHOWTIME PPV&reg;. For more information, go to&nbsp;<a href="http://www.sho.com/">www.SHO.com</a>.