Bellator returns to Hawaii for doubleheader action this weekend at the Blaisdell

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – It’s battle week in the islands.

Bellator mixed martial arts goes back to Hawaii this weekend break for Bellator 278 and also 279 with several regional boxers entering the cage, consisting of the Bellator launching of Waianae’s very own Yancy Medeiros.

“I’m simply delighted to repay to all my good friends and also household and also followers male.” Medeiros informed press reporters. “I suggest since I began combating out of Hawaii, I’ve constantly simply intended to return and also repay to the followers.”

After being launched by the UFC in 2014, Medeiros made it recognized openly that he intended to defend Bellator in among their upcoming Hawaii Cards and also the regional child obtained his dream, authorizing a one-fight handle the promo, readied to deal with Emmanuel Sanchez on Saturday.

It is a homecoming for Medeiros, nonetheless he will certainly be combating in a brand-new setting, having actually never ever completed in the Neal S. Blaisdell Field.

“When I was maturing, enjoying every one of these mixed martial arts battles, the largest ones remained in the Blaisdell and also I never ever reached deal with in the Blaisdell.” Medeiros claimed. “You recognize April 23rd, it’s mosting likely to be my very first time and also I’m mosting likely to stand for Hawaii to the max.”

Medeiros is just one of 10 boxers standing for the 808 this weekend break, an unique sensation for all the regional professional athletes that are seeking to place on a program for the whole state.

“Yeah it places eyes on the state of Hawaii and also the professional athletes, it’s big.” Kai Kamaka III claimed.

It’s not regular to see numerous regional connections assembling on one occasion, so the boxers recognize exactly how unique its is to enter into fight along side their hanai siblings and also siblings.

“One, possibly 2 individuals that take place the card currently I obtained 5, 6, 7 individuals that I recognize of and also a great deal of them is outreach Hawaiians and also you recognize exactly how we obtain with each other when battle comes.” Medeiros claimed. “All the Hawaiians are available in limited, so we’re all mosting likely to stand for April 23rd and also I’m happy to be battling with my siblings and also siblings.”

The Bellator doubleheader activity starts on Friday and also Saturday.

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