MEET MMA LEGENDS TITO ORTIZ AND ROYCE GRACIE ON Péntek, Június 23 AT DAVE & BUSTER’S TIMES SQUARE

Los Angeles – Prior to the biggest event in Bellator history, Bellator NYC: Sonnen vs. Silva, fans have the opportunity to meet MMA legends Tito Ortiz és Royce Gracie during an exclusive Fan Fest on Péntek, Június 23 kezdődő 8 p.m. ÉS at the Dave & Buster’s Times Square location.

 

Dave & Buster, a season-long partner of Bellator MMA, is offering Bellator Nation members the chance to meet two of the biggest names in the sport. Fan Fest is free for Bellator Nation Members with RSVP, who can sign up at www.Bellator.com/fan-fest.

 

Known as one of the toughest competitors in MMA, Tito Ortiz is a fan-favorite across the world. Utilizing his wrestling background, Ortiz was a punishing competitor who defended his title an impressive five times. Always with a flair for the dramatic, Ortiz engaged in several intense rivalries over his career with the likes of Ken Shamrock and Chuck Liddell. Under the direction of Bellator MMA, the 42-year-old Ortiz claimed a trio of victories that included a pair of first-round finishes over Alexander Shlemenko and Chael Sonnen.

 

A név Gracie egyet jelent MMA, and that is in large part to Royce Gracie, A férfi, aki úgy tekintik, hogy feltalálta a sport, mint tudjuk, ma. A győztes az első néhány UFC események, Gracie dismantled multiple opponents in a single night, many of which were much larger than him. For many years, there was no answer for the Gracie jiu-jitsu technique that he brought to the cage. Ma, it’s difficult to find an MMA fighter who has not trained in the art of Brazilian jiu-jitsu that his father invented. In February of 2016, Gracie headlined Bellator 149, an event that shattered company viewership records.

 

Headlined by the long-awaited bout between two of the biggest names in mixed martial arts history, Chael Sonnen (29-15-1) ésWanderlei Silva (35-12-1, 1 NC), Bellator NYC: Sonnen vs. Silva airs live on pay-per-view beginning at 10 p.m. ÉS/7 p.m. PT. Emanating from Madison Square in New York City, the mecca of combat sports, this blockbuster event includes a heavyweight bout between MMA legend Fedor Emelianenko és ütőképes Matt Mitrione, along with two championship bouts, beleértve Douglas Lima (28-6) defending his 170-pound strap against Lorenz Larkin(18-5, 1 NC) and current lightweight champion Michael Chandler (16-3) putting his world title on the line against the undefeated Brent Primus (7-0).

 

Prior to the pay-per-view, SPIKE will air Bellator 180: Davis vs. Bader LIVE and FREE on both coasts beginning at 8 p.m. ÉS/5 p.m. PT. The event is headlined by a light heavyweight title bout between current champ Phil Davis (17-3, 1 NC) és a felső versenyző Ryan Bader (22-5). Továbbá, Bellator 180 prelims will air exclusively on Bellator.com and the Bellator Mobile App at 6 p.m. ÉS/3 p.m. PT.

 

Kérjük, látogasson el Bellator.com és BellatorNYC.com for upcoming event information.

 

Bellator NYC: Sonnen vs. Silva Kártya (Pay-Per-View):

Félnehézsúlyú Main Event: Chael Sonnen (29-15-1) vs. Wanderlei Silva (35-12-1, 1 NC)

Heavyweight Main Event: Fedor Emelianenko (36-4, 1 NC) vs. Matt Mitrione (11-5)

Váltósúlyú világbajnoki címét Bout: Douglas Lima (28-6) vs. Lorenz Larkin (18-5, 1 NC)

Lightweight World Title Bout: Michael Chandler (16-3) vs. Brent Primus (7-0)

Könnyű Feature Bout: Aaron Pico (Bemutatkozás) vs. Zach Freeman (8-2)

 

Bellator 180: Davis vs. Bader Kártya (Spike):

Félnehézsúlyú Világ cím Bout: Phil Davis (17-3, 1 NC) vs. Ryan Bader (22-5)

Pehelysúly Bout: James Gallagher (6-0) vs. Chinzo Machida (5-2)

Váltósúlyú Bout: Neiman Gracie (5-0) vs. Dave Marfone (5-2)

Női Flyweight Előzetes Bout: Heather Hardy (Bemutatkozás) vs. Alice Yauger (4-5)

 

Bellator 180: Davis vs. Bader Előzetes Card (Bellator.com):

Váltósúlyú Előzetes Bout: Ryan Couture (10-5) vs. Haim Widodo (7-3)

Könnyű Előzetes Bout: Jerome Mickle (2-1) vs. Anthony Giacchina (1-1)

Catchweight Preliminary Bout (168 1bs.): John Salgado (4-7-1) vs. Hugh McKenna (0-1)

Catchweight Preliminary Bout (130 1bs.): Matt Rizzo (9-2, 1 NC) vs. Sergio da Silva (6-8)

VOW Fight – Lightweight Preliminary Bout: Nate Grebb (3-1) vs. Bradley Desir (9-5)