South Dakota
Heavyweight Clash Added to Bellator 284 in South Dakota

The not too long ago introduced Bellator 284 continues to develop.
Heavyweights are the most recent addition to the cardboard, with promotion officials asserting Thursday that Stated Sowma (8-3) will face Gokhan Saricam (7-1) on the occasion. Bellator 284 is ready to happen on August 12, 2022 on the Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Mixed, the duo have 12 finishes amongst their 15 wins.
Sowma had a small however spectacular win streak snapped in his final outing, which noticed him lose a break up choice towards fellow prospect Davion Franklin. Previous to that setback, Sowma had picked up wins over UFC veteran Ronny Markes, and former Bellator MMA heavyweight champion Vitaly Minakov.
Turkey’s Saricam has received three straight fights, most not too long ago notching a unanimous choice win towards Kirill Sidelnikov. Total, Saricam is 3-1 contained in the Bellator cage.
August’s Bellator 284 shall be headlined by welterweight motion, as Neiman Gracie takes on fellow Brazilian standout Goiti Yamauchi. The occasion is anticipated to air on Showtime within the U.S., will extra bouts introduced within the coming weeks.
The next fights have been reported for the occasion up to now:
- Neiman Gracie vs. Goiti Yamauchi
- Valentin Moldavsky vs. Steve Mowry
- Ilima-Lei Macfarlane vs. Bruna Ellen
- Ilias Bulaid vs. Weber Almeida
- DeAnna Bennett vs. Justine Kish
- Stated Sowma vs. Gokhan Saricam

South Dakota
Bat tests positive for rabies at Great Plains Zoo

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – According to the South Dakota Department of Health, the Great Plains Zoo reported that a bat on its campus has tested positive for rabies.
The bat was reportedly found between the pollinator garden and the farm just before noon on May 9.
“No guests were known to have contact with the bat. Zoo animals, veterinary team members, and designated animal care staff are routinely vaccinated against rabies. There is no concern for the staff members who captured or handled the animals that were infected,” said GPZ veterinarian, Dr. Jenny Clementson.
The bat has since been removed by animal care staff.
Those who believe they may have been in contact with the bat are asked to contact the South Dakota Department of Health.
More information about rabies can be found on the Department of Health website.
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South Dakota
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South Dakota
Minnesota man killed in Sioux Falls on-ramp crash identified

SIOUX FALLS — A Minnesota man killed after a crash on a Sioux Falls Interstate on-ramp has been identified by authorities.
The crash occurred shortly after 6 p.m. Sunday, May 11, on the 12th Street on-ramp to Interstate 29 northbound on the west side of Sioux Falls.
The South Dakota Highway Patrol said 44-year-old Derek Berry, of Zumbrota, Minnesota, was operating a Suzuki motorcycle when he entered the on-ramp to the northbound lanes of Interstate 29 at 12th Street, which features a sharp curve.
Troopers say Berry lost control of his bike on the curve and struck concrete barriers on both the east and west sides of the on-ramp, causing him to separate from his motorcycle.
Berry was taken to a Sioux Falls hospital where he died of his injuries.
No other vehicles were involved in the crash, though traffic was impacted for some time.
The South Dakota Highway Patrol continues to investigate the crash.
A South Dakota native, Hunter joined Forum Communications as a reporter for the Mitchell (S.D.) Republic in June 2021 and now works as a digital reporter for Forum News Service.
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