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‘IRON’ MICHAEL CHANDLER SET FOR LIGHTWEIGHT TITLE DEFENSE AGAINST ‘SMOOTH’ BENSON HENDERSON ON NOV. 19 IN SAN JOSE

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SANTA MONICA, CALIF (Kolovoz 31, 2016) – It’s a fight that both men have had their sights set on for quite some time, and now it serves as the main event of Bellator MMA’s return to the at SAP Center in San Jose, Kalif. stu. 19, kada Michael Chandler (15-3) defends his Bellator MMA Lightweight Championship against Benson Henderson (24-6).

The tilt anchors a card that also features a welterweight feature bout pitting undefeated British striker Michael je "otrov" Stranica (11-0) against Menifee, Kalifornija, domorodac Fernando Gonzalez (25-13), after the two had originally been scheduled to fight at“Bellator 151” a “Bellator 158.” Additional contests will be announced in the coming weeks.

Ulaznice za “Bellator MMA in San Jose” ići na prodaju ove Petak, Sedam. 2 naBellator.com, as well as SAP Center Box Office and Ticketmaster. Bellator Nation presale offer will take place Thursday, Sedam. 1.

“Iron” Michael Chandler will look to defend his belt for the first time since having it wrapped around his waist following a devastating first-round knockout over Patricky “Pitbull” na "Bellator 157: Dinamit 2." A 15-fight veteran of Bellator MMA, Chandler has consistently proven that he belongs among the world’s elite; collecting memorable wins over who’s who at 155-pounds including UFC lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez. The 30-year-old Missouri native now looks to capture his third career title defense, after successfully defending the belt at both “Bellator 85” a “Bellator 97” during his 2013 reign. The veteran enters his fight with “Smooth” riding a hot streak of three straight victories and now sets his sights on handing Henderson his first Bellator MMA loss at lightweight.

Fresh off his victory during the main event of "Bellator 160: Henderson vs. Pitbull,"Henderson has earned a title shot in the ultra-competitive lightweight division against its current titleholder in Chandler. S 10 njegov 24 career wins coming by way of submission, the 32-year-old Glendale, AZ native will try to do what no other opponent has ever done and finish Chandler via submission. Nicknamed “Smooth” for his silky style and demeanor, Henderson took care of business in his most recent bout, utilizing impeccable technique to defeat Bellator MMA veteran Patricio "Pitbull" Freire after a broken fibula forced the Brazilian star to forfeit in the second round. Henderson hopes to avenge his first title shot with the promotion and trot off with Bellator MMA gold onStudeni. 19.

“Bellator MMA in San Jose” Main Card:

Lightweight World Title Main Event: Michael Chandler (15-3) vs. Benson Henderson (24-6)

Borba u poluteškoj kategoriji: Michael je "otrov" Stranica (11-0) vs. Fernando Gonzalez (25-13)

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PRELIMINARY ACTION FEATURING PROMOTIONAL DEBUT OF KENYA MIRANDA ADDED TO ‘BELLATOR 161’

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MARK DICKMAN-DANIEL PINEDA SET FOR FEATHERWEIGHT CLASH & MIDDLEWEIGHTS GREGORY BABENE-‘KIKO’ FRANCE READY FOR BATTLE ON SEPTEMBER 16

SANTA MONICA, CALIF (Kolovoz 30, 2016) – A female flyweight bout pitting Kenya Miranda (2-2) against Emily Ducote (3-1) has been added to the preliminary portion of “Bellator 161: Kongo vs. Johnson,” which takes place on September 16 at the H-E-B Center at Cedar Park, Teksas.

Dodatno, featherweights Mark Dickman (11-2) and Daniel Pineda (21-12) have agreed to slug it out while Gregory Babene (17-11-1) Francisco “Kiko” Francuska (13-4-1) square off in a middleweight bout that will also be featured on the Bellator.com-streamed preliminary card.

The fights join a heavyweight main event pitting Cheick Kongo (24-10-2) against Tony Johnson (10-2) and a bantamweight showdown pitting Joe Warren (13-5) against Sirwan Kakai (12-4). Dodatno, a lightweight feature fight featuring Derek Campos (16-6) against Djamil Chan (12-2) and a female flyweight battle between Anastasia Yankova (3-0) and Veta Arteaga (2-0) will also highlight an electric main card.

"Bellator 161: Kongo vs. Johnson” will air LIVE and FREE on SPIKE at 9 poslije podne. ET / 8 poslije podne. CT. Ulaznice za događaj početi na samo $25 and can be purchased at Bellator.com, Ticketmaster, or the H-E-B Center at Cedar Park Box Office.

Na 28, Miranda will be making her Bellator MMA debut when she steps into the cage on September 16. Since begining her professional career in 2014, Miranda has recorded a pair of wins, both of which came at the expense of opponent Natalia Cristina Silva. In her first career victory, the Brazilian prospect finished her challenger with a second round knockout and followed up the impressive performance with an equally splendid first round rear-naked choke submission. A native of Belo Horizonte, Brazil, Miranda will look to prove she belongs with the world’s best when she meets her “Bellator 161: Kongo vs. Johnson” opponent.

Ducote burst onto the Bellator MMA scene following a second-round rear-naked choke finish of Bruna Vargas at “Bellator 159: Caldwell vs.. Taimanglo.” The win earned the the 23-year-old Oklahoma native an exclusive contract with the Scott Coker-led promotion, and was her third straight win in 2016 since dropping the opening bout of her young mixed martial arts career. Training out of American Top Team’s affiliate in OKC, “Gordinha” will look to keep the momentum going when she takes on another top Brazilian prospect on September 16.

At 32-years-old, Dickman has quietly climbed the ranks as one of MMA’s most consistent featherweights. After beginning his professional career 5-0, the Las Vegas native continued his hot start, emerging victorious in nine of his first 10 krajevi. The knockout artist will be making his second appearance under the Bellator MMA umbrella, after defeating Thomas Diagnevia brutal third round knockout at “Bellator 154: Davis vs. King Mo.” Of his 11 professional victories, seven have come by way of KO, punctuated by three first round finishes. “Tricky” enters this fight having won six of his last seven bouts and his last two, as he tries to add to his career total and remain unbeaten since joining the Bellator MMA circuit.

Best known as a submission specialist, the 30-year-old Pineda has spent time with multiple local promotions as well as the UFC during his 33-fight career. Nicknamed “The Pit,” Pineda enters the cage having won three of his last four bouts and the opportunity to earn his first victory since joining the Bellator MMA fray. Hailing from Houston, Pineda will have the hometown edge over his opponent as the Scott Coker-led promotion will take its talented roster to Cedar Park and the H-E-B Center for the first time. Dating back to 2012, each of his last six wins has come by way of submission, with five of them occurring in the opening round of action. It’s worth noting that all 21 of Pineda’s wins have come by way of knockout or submission.

Hailing from Paris, Francuska, 29-fight veteran Babene will be making his second appearance under the Bellator MMA banner. The 32-year-old “Blade” emerged victorious in his promotional debut earlier this year, when he defeated Brandon Farran with a first round rear-naked choke submission at “Bellator 150: Kongo vs. Spartan.” The French middleweight has amassed 17 career wins thus far, 14 of which have come by way of knockout or submission. Babene will face one of the stiffest tests of his career, as he prepares to face rising middleweight “Kiko” France.

France will be fighting for the third time under the direction of Bellator MMA, after earning a victory over Ben Reiter in his Bellator debut at “Bellator 146: Kato vs. Manhoef.” The 33-year-old nicknamed “Kiko” will also be making his 19th overall appearance in the cage, where he has accrued 13 professional wins; 12 of which have come by way of submission. The Gilbert, Arizona native is currently riding a hot streak, claiming victories in six of his last eight fights (including one draw). The veteran submission specialist will have his hands full, as he prepares to enter enemy territory and challenge Babene in his home state of Texas on September 16th.

Ažurirano "Bellator 161: Kongo vs. Johnson” Main Card:
Glavni događaj u teškoj kategoriji: Cheick Kongo (24-10-2) vs. Tony Johnson (10-2)
Bantamweight Feature Bout: Joe Warren (13-5) vs. Sirwan Kakai (12-4)
Flyweight Značajka Bout: Anastasia Yankova (3-0) vs. Veta Arteaga (2-0)
Lagan Značajka Bout: Derek Polja (16-6) vs. Djamil Chan (12-2)

Bellator.com-Streamed Preliminary Card:
Flyweight Preliminary Bout: Kenya Miranda (2-2) vs. Emily Ducote (3-1)
Pero Prethodno Bout: Mark Dickman (11-2) vs. Daniel Pineda (21-12)
Srednjoj Prethodno Bout: Gregory Babene (17-11-1) vs. Francisco Francuska (13-4-1)

O Bellator MMA
Bellator MMA je vodeći Mixed Martial Arts organizacije sadrži mnoge od najboljih boraca u svijetu. Pod vodstvom veterana borbe promotorske Scott Coker, Bellator je dostupna na gotovo 400 milijuna domova širom svijeta u preko 120 Zemlje. U Sjedinjenim Američkim Državama, Bellator se može vidjeti na Spike, MMA televizija lider. Bellator MMA sastoji se od izvršnog tima koji uključuje top profesionalci u televizijskoj produkciji, live događaj orkestracija, Razvoj borac / odnosi, mjesto nabave, Stvaranje sponzorstvo / razvoj, Međunarodna licenciranje, marketing, oglašavanje, publicitet i provizija odnosi. Bellator je sa sjedištem u Santa Monici, California i vlasništvu zabava div Viacom, dom svjetskih premijera zabavnih brandova koji povezuju s publikom kroz zanimljiv sadržaj preko televizije, film, online i mobilne platforme.

O Spike:
Spikeis available in 98.7 milijuna domova i je podjela Viacom Media Networks. Jedinica Viacom (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB), Viacom Media Networks je jedan od vodećih svjetskih kreatora programa i sadržaja u svim medijima platforme. Spike’s Internet address is www.spike.com and for up-to-the-minute and archival press information and photographs, visit Spike’s press site at http://www.spike.com/press. Pratite nas na Twitteruspiketvpr za najnovije razbijanje vijesti, iza-scene informacija i fotografija.

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Bellator MMA prognoze „Oluja” u Memfisu”FEDEXFORUM lis. 21, Kad je Aleksandar SHLEMENKO vraća na FACE Kendall Grove

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Bobby Lashley izgleda da je sam zgusnuo kao top Bellator teškoj PROTIV Josh Appelt

SANTA MONICA, CALIF. (Kolovoz 29, 2016) - Na listopada. 21, Bellator MMA će doći do FedExForum u Memphisu, Tenesi, kada je Scott Coker čelu promocija predstavlja karticu naslovom povratkom bivšeg srednjoj prvaka Alexander „Oluja” Shlemenko (53-9), koji ispunjava Kendall Grove(23-15) U srednjoj akciji.

Dodatno, tijekom kartice ko-glavni događaj, uvijek-uzbudljive bivši WWE superstar Bobby Lashley (14-2) zadovoljava Josh Appelt (12-5) U teškoj akciji.

Ulaznice za događaj ići na prodaju Rujan 2 na Bellator.com, Eventim ili FedExForum Box Office. Bellator Nacija (www.bellator.com/bellatornation) imat će poseban pristup pre-prodaje žrtve iz Kolovoz. 31-Sedam. 1. Glavni kartica akcije započinju živjeti i besplatno na šiljak na 9 poslije podne. I/8 poslije podne. CT i dodatna glavna kartica i undercard djeluje će biti objavljeni uskoro.

Bivši Bellator MMA srednjoj prvak, „Oluja” je zadržao zauzet, stalci par pobjeda već u 2016, i dodao da njegova naizgled beskrajne životopis pobjeda jer je pretvaranje profesionalac u 2004. Prirodni rođen finišer, Shlemenko uspjeh u MMA je također preveden na treniranje, kao on je odigrao ključnu ulogu u usponu tekuće Bellator MMA velter Kingpin Andrey Koreshkov.

Također uvažen, zbog nedavne obustave Shlemenko-a, Bellator dužnosnici angažirao usluge Mohegan Odjela za Athletic Uredbe za administraciju ispitivanja lijekova prije i poslije Shlemenko u borbi protiv Grove. Bivši srednjoj prvak je trenutno licenciran s Mohegan komisije.

Fiksiran na dobivanje drugog pucao Bellator u srednjoj naslov, Grove je nanizati dva nedvosmislen Prekid se pobjeda jer gubi svoju ponudu da postignu zlato na"Bellator 137: Halsey vs. Grove. " Pobjednik „The Ultimate Fighter: 3" na Spike, Maui, Havaji, porijeklom je također natječu profesionalno za više od jednog desetljeća, stalci pobjede i mnoštvo završi na putu. Iskusni brazilski Jiu-Jitsu crni pojas i Muay tajlandski praktičar, Shlemenko će morati biti na A-igre kada je dva kvadratna off u kartice glavni događaj na Listopada. 21.

Lashley je morati-vidjeti mješoviti borilačke umjetnik, kao i profesionalnog hrvača, i učinit će svoj prvi nastup unutar Bellator kavezu 2016 u ko-glavni događaj na FedExForum. „The Dominator” će biti u potrazi za pokretanje svoje sadašnje pobjednički niz na osam borbi, i pet ravne obloge. Uz teškoj pojas nedavno ukinuta, postoji argument koji može biti da je Aurora, Kolorado, porijeklom je veliki čovjek pobijediti u Bellator MMA-a u teškoj kategoriji klasi mase.

Appelt je postavljen da bi njegov peti nastup pod vodstvom Bellator MMA protiv Sergei Kharitonov na "Bellator 154: Davis vs. Kralj Mo," ali nakon što je 35-godišnji ruski povukao zbog bolesti, Appelt je bio prisiljen čekati. Sada, „The neodoljiva sila” je ponovno postavljena na povratak, i opet, 33-godišnji California native će imati pune ruke posla. Sa deset zastoja u 12 pobjede, Appelt će izgledati koristiti svoj upečatljiv mogućnost poništiti snažnu hrvanje pedigreu Lashley.

Ažurirano „Bellator MMA: Shlemenko vs. Grove”Glavni kartica:

Srednjoj Main Event: Alexander Shlemenko (53-9) vs. Kendall Grove (23-15)

Teški Co-Main Event: Bobby Lashley (14-2) vs. Josh Appelt (12-5)

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BENSON HENDERSON EARNS LIGHTWEIGHT TITLE SHOT FOLLOWING INJURY TO FOOT OF PATRICIO ‘PITBULL’

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ANAHEIM, Kalif. (Kolovoz 26, 2016) - Benson Henderson (24-6) earned his first victory since joining the Bellator MMA fray at Honda Center in Anaheim, Kalifornija, Petak navečer. A faulty kick by Patricio "Pitbull" Freire (25-4) led to a leg injury, forcing him to forfeit the loss two minutes and 26 sekundi u drugom krugu.

After making the jump up to Bellator MMA’s 170-pound division, Henderson returned to where he was dominant in the UFC as a lightweight. Nakon pobjede, Henderson received word of his next opponent; Bellator MMA’s current Lightweight Champion, Michael Chandler. The two are scheduled to tangle November 19 in the main event of the recently announced “Bellator MMA in San Jose.”

‘Fight of the Year Candidate Ends in Unanimous Decision Victory for Anderson

It took all three rounds to determine a winner in the evening’s co-main event, ali na kraju, Derek Anderson (14-2) emerged victorious with a unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28 dvaput) zadobiti Vi Awad (19-8). “The Barbaric” continues his recent trend of extending fights through the final round, as the win marks his third consecutive fight to go to the judges’ scorecards. The San Diego native has now recorded five wins under the direction of the Scott Coker-led promotion, including multiple victories over fellow lightweight Patricky "Pitbull" Freire, earning himself well-deserved respect among the division’s elite.

Karakhanyan’s “Insane” Knockout Puts Early end to Jenkins’ Night

Georgi Karakhanyan (25-6-1) potrebno je samo 53 seconds to finish Bubba Jenkins (11-3), as the Russian featherweight took care of “The Highlight Kid” for the second time in two years. “Insane” came out firing, landing multiple blows that sent Jenkins to the mat with an early knockout, earning his 11^th win in his last 14 borbe. The loss is only the third of Jenkins’ young career and second of the first round variety, both of which Karakhanyan is now responsible for. The win is the fifth knockout of Karakhanyan’s career and is his third in the opening frame.

McKee Remains Undefeated With Impressive Guillotine Finish

In the opening contest at "Bellator 160: Henderson vs. Pitbull," A.J. “Mercenary” McKee (5-0) remained unbeaten with a guillotine choke submission 32 sekundi u drugom krugu. By extending the fight past the opening frame, Walker was able to do what no other opponent has done, as each of McKee’s previous four wins had resulted in a first round finish. The win capped off an impressive night by Team Bodyshop, as McKee’s teammates Joey Davis (1-0) a Gabriel Green (4-0) also had their arms raised in the preliminary portion of the event. As one of Bellator MMA’s top young talents, the 21-year-old McKee was able to prove once again that he belongs among the division’s elite. Nakon borbe, the Long Beach native called out Patricio “Pitbull," saying “It’s nothing personal, Želim (Danijel) Straus."

Preliminarni Card Rezultati:

Jake Roberts (7-0) poražen Stjepan Martinez (11-5) putem TKO na 4:24 okruglog jedan

Chinzo Machida (4-2) poražen Mario Navarro (4-5) putem TKO na 2:57 okruglog jedan

Jacob Rosales (4-2) poražen Mike Segura (4-4) putem jednoglasnom odlukom (30-27, 29-28 dvaput)

Andy Murad (13-2) poražen Jonny Cisneros (9-5) putem jednoglasnom odlukom (29-28)

Gabriel Green (4-0) poražen Alex Trinidad (1-2) putem TKO na 2:01 od krugu dva

Joey Davis (1-0) poražen Keith Cutrone (1-1) putem jednoglasnom odlukom (30-27)

Steve Ramirez (5-1) poražen Ron Henderson (4-3) putem TKO na 2:24 okruglog jedan

David duran (4-4) poražen Kyle Estrada (3-3) preko Splita odlukom (29-28)

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THE ‘RED KING’ RORY MACDONALD LOOKS TO CLAIM HIS BELLATOR MMA THRONE – SIGNING EXCLUSIVE, MULTI-FIGHT CONTRACT WITH THE VIACOM-OWNED PROMOTION

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ANAHEIM, Kalif. (Kolovoz 26, 2016) – Bellator MMA is elated to formally announce the signing of mixed martial arts superstar Rory MacDonald na ekskluzivni, multi-year, multi-fight contract with the Scott Coker-led promotion, making “Red King” the latest in a long line of blockbuster acquisitions for Bellator MMA.

The former No. 1 contender to the UFC welterweight crown is undoubtedly one of the premiere free agent signings in the history of the promotion. The “Red King” has totaled nine career victories under the UFC banner, including wins over current welterweight champion Tyron Woodley, in addition to B.J. Penn and Nate Diaz.

“There’s no denying that Rory MacDonald was the cream of the crop when it comes to free agents in MMA,”Rekao je predsjednik Bellatora Scott Coker. “As I say all the time, if there is a free agent out there, we’re going to talk to them, if they fit our model we’re going to make a hard push to bring them over here. I’m very happy that we were able to work out a deal with Rory, and I can’t wait to see him bring his menacing style to the Bellator cage.”

MacDonald is clearly the most popular active Canadian mixed martial artist since the former UFC welterweight Champion and teammate Georges St. Pierre, whom MacDonald has trained under for years at the world renowned TriStar Gym in Montreal.

“There are multiple reasons why I choose to fight for Bellator MMA and Scott Coker,” Rory MacDonald said. “One, they have given me the opportunity to develop and grow a business together. Two, because I already feel respected by the promotion as a professional athlete. And last but not least, because Bellator is offering a setup that no-one in the world can offer me.”

At only 27-years-old, MacDonald joins the fray with an impressive professional record of 18-4 and enters a stacked welterweight division of fighters already signed with Bellator, that currently has a world-class champion in Andrey Koreshkov.

O Bellator MMA

Bellator MMA je vodeći Mixed Martial Arts organizacije sadrži mnoge od najboljih boraca u svijetu. Pod vodstvom veterana borbe promotorske Scott Coker, Bellator je dostupna na gotovo 500 milijuna domova širom svijeta u preko 140 Zemlje. U Sjedinjenim Američkim Državama, Bellator se može vidjeti na Spike TV-u, MMA televizija lider. Bellator MMA sastoji se od izvršnog tima koji uključuje top profesionalci u televizijskoj produkciji, live događaj orkestracija, Razvoj borac / odnosi, mjesto nabave, Stvaranje sponzorstvo / razvoj, Međunarodna licenciranje, marketing, oglašavanje, publicitet i provizija odnosi. Bellator je sa sjedištem u Santa Monici, California i vlasništvu zabava div Viacom, dom svjetskih premijera zabavnih brandova koji povezuju s publikom kroz zanimljiv sadržaj preko televizije, film, online i mobilne platforme.

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THIRD TIMES A CHARM – MICHAEL PAGE BOOKED TO FIGHT FERNANDO GONZALEZ ON SATURDAY, Studeni 19 AT SAP CENTER IN SAN JOSE, CALIF.

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SANTA MONICA, CALIF (Kolovoz 26, 2016) – After originally being slated to compete against one another at “Bellator 151” a "Bellator 158," Michael je "otrov" Stranica (11-0) has once again been booked to fight Fernando Gonzalez (25-13), this time on Studeni 19 at SAP Center in Bellator MMA’s stomping grounds of San Jose, Kalif.

The card will mark the second time this year that Bellator MMA has taken its show to the beautiful SAP Center, which is home to the NHL’s San Jose Sharks. The welterweight pairing makes up one fight of the event’s main card, which will air LIVE and FREE on SPIKE. Additional contests will be announced in the coming weeks.

Tickets for this stacked MMA card go on sale Petak, Rujan 2 na Bellator.com, as well as SAP Center Box Office and Ticketmaster. Bellator Nation presale offer will take place Kolovoz 31 i rujan 1.

Stranica, a highlight reel king before and after the bell rings, was at it again earlier this year, when Bellator MMA invaded the United Kingdom at "Bellator 158: London.” During his bout, “MVP” took care of business the only way he knows how, with an early stoppage and unforgettable celebration that was heard and seen around the world. Page’s impressive flying knee knockout od Evangelista "Cyborg" Santos was his ninth stoppage in the opening frame. Sada, the seven-fight Bellator MMA veteran looks to put to rest the opinion that he cannot defeat the always game “Menifee Maniac.”

Gonzalez enters the cage currently riding a string of five consecutive victories, all of which have come under the direction of the Scott Coker-led promotion. The 32-year-old Menifee, Kalifornija, native has been competing professionally since 2003, s 25 wins under his belt, uključujući 16 of the KO/submission variety. After a brief pause from MMA action to challenge Pavao "SEMTEX" Daley in the kickboxing portion of the groundbreaking "Bellator MMA: Dinamit 1 " događaj u 2015, Gonzalez returned to the sport of MMA, where he recently defeated Gilbert Smith in a split decision win at"Bellator 151: Warren vs. Caldwell.” The win improves his overall record under the Bellator MMA banner to 5-0 and now puts him in a position to officially proclaim himself as the only man to beat “Venom,” and further his case for a 170-pound title shot.

“Bellator MMA in San Jose” Main Card:

Borba u poluteškoj kategoriji: Michael je "otrov" Stranica (11-0) vs. Fernando Gonzalez (25-13)

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PAIR OF INJURIES FORCE CHANGES TO MAIN CARD OF ‘BELLATOR 160: HENDERSON VS. PITBULL’

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CODY WALKER STEPS UP ON SHORT NOTICE TO CHALLENGE UNDEFEATED A.J. MCKEE, WHILE GEORGI KARAKHANYAN-BUBBA JENKINS MOVED TO SPIKE-TELEVISED CARD

SANTA MONICA, CALIF (Kolovoz 16, 2016) – Just nine days before the highly anticipated "Bellator 160: Henderson vs. Pitbull” Događaj na Kolovoz 26 at Honda Center in Anaheim, Kalifornija, injuries sustained by main card fighters Henry Corrales a Lena Ovchynnikova have shaken things up a bit. Neporaženi perolaka A.J. McKee (4-0) sada će se suočiti Cody Walker (7-2), dok Bubba Jenkins (11-2) a Georgi Karakhanyan (24-6-1) find themselves in a featherweight feature fight during the SPIKE-televised main card.

The fights join a main card that spotlights a super fight at 155-pounds between Benson Henderson (23-6) a Patrick "Pitbull" (25-3), as the two will duke it out for a shot at Michael Chandler’s championship belt. Dodatno, an explosive lightweight contest pitting Vi Awad (19-7) protiv Derek Anderson (13-2) will serve as the evening’s co-main event.

In preliminary action, welterweights Kevin “Baby Slice” Ferguson Jr. a Joey Davis will make their professional debuts, dok Chinzo Machida (3-2) will compete for the first time under the Bellator MMA banner.

Tickets for the event start at $30 and can be purchased now on Ticketmaster and at Honda Center Box Office. Vrata se otvaraju u 4:45 poslije podne. PT local time and the first preliminary bout – which streams live on Bellator.com a Bellator mobilne aplikacije — počinje u 5:00 poslije podne. PT.

After beginning his career 7-1 kao amater, the 21-year-old “Mercenary” has made a splash on the professional circuit, recording a perfect 4-0 mark through his first four bouts. McKee has fought under the Bellator MMA banner ever since he made his professional debut in 2015, finishing all of his contests in the opening frame, including three knockouts and a rear-naked choke submission. McKee’s most recent victory came at the expense of Italian Danilo Belluardo during the mixed martial arts portion of Bellator MMA’s first-ever event overseas, "Bellator 152: Freire vs. Souza.” The Long Beach, Kalif. native will now take his flashy personality to the Honda Center, where he will have the chance to put his unique skill set on full display in front of his hometown fans.

Agreeing to take a professional mixed martial arts contest on short notice is no easy task, doing so against an undefeated fighter the caliber of McKee is even more daunting. But that’s exactly the scenario Walker finds himself in now ahead of next Friday’s događaj. A two-time competitor for Bellator, “The Crow” will look to move above .500 within the promotion when he enters the cage at Honda Center. The 28-year-old Texan has ended all seven of his professional victories via TKO or KO, including four in the first round.

A longtime veteran of Bellator MMA, Karakhanyan will look to get back on track after dropping two closely contested decision losses against Jenkins, who he handily defeated nearly two years ago via guillotine submission. Known to many mixed martial arts fans as “Insane,” the 31-year-old has finished 18 njegov 24 osvaja kao profesionalni, earning himself multiple titles in regional promotions along the way. Following multiple setbacks to his knee, the Russian fighter is finally healthy and now looks to climb the 145-pound ladder in a competitive division that he once sat atop as the No. 1 kandidat.

Just a few years ago, Bubba Jenkins was widely regarded as the top MMA prospect in all of the sport, though the title became tainted following the aforementioned loss to Karakhanyan at “Bellator 132.” The former NCAA National Champion wrestler with Arizona State University now has three consecutive wins under his belt, and is looking for redemption. Heading into his 11th fight under the Scot Coker-led promotion, the 28-year-old “Highlight Kid” looks to put on a standout performance in Bellator’s incredibly deep featherweight division. Namjestiti Kolovoz 26 to see if the Corona, Kalifornija, native can return the favor and finish Karakhanyan in front of his local supporters.

Cijela "Bellator 160: Henderson vs. Pitbull” SPIKE-Televised Main Card:

Lightweight No. 1 Contender Main Event: Benson Henderson (23-6) vs. Patricio "Pitbull" Freire (25-3)

Lagana Co-Main Event: Vi Awad (19-7) vs. Derek Anderson (13-2)

Pero Značajka Bout: A.J. McKee (4-0) vs. Cody Walker (7-2)

Pero Značajka Bout: Bubba Jenkins (11-2) vs. Georgi Karakhanyan (24-6-1)

Bellator.com-Streamed Preliminary Card:

Pero Prethodno Bout: Chinzo Machida (3-2) vs. Mario Navarro (4-4)

Velter Prethodno Bout: Joey Davis (Pro Debi) vs. Keith Cutrone (1-0)

Velter Prethodno Bout: Kevin Ferguson Jr. (Pro Debi) vs. Jon Tomasian (Pro Debi)

Lagan Prethodno Bout: Gabriel Green (2-0) vs. Alex Trinidad (1-0)

Flyweight Preliminary Bout: Steve Ramirez (4-1) vs. Ron Henderson (4-2)

Flyweight Preliminary Bout: Kyle Estrada (3-2) vs. David duran (3-4)

Lagan Prethodno Bout: Mike Segura (4-3) vs. Jacob Rosales (3-2)

Velter Prethodno Bout: Jonny Cisneros (9-4) vs. Andy Murad (12-2)

Lagan Prethodno Bout: Jake Roberts (6-0) vs. Stjepan Martinez (11-4)

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BANTAMWEIGHT STANDOUTS JOE WARREN AND SIRWAN KAKAI SET FOR BATTLE DURING CO-MAIN EVENT OF ‘BELLATOR 161’

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SANTA MONICA, CALIF (Kolovoz 10, 2016) – A bantamweight showdown pitting Joe Warren (13-5) protiv Sirwan Kakai (12-4) uvršten je u glavni karticu "Bellator 161: Kongo vs. Johnson," koji se odvija na Rujan 16 inside the H-E-B Center at Cedar Park, Teksas, and will air LIVE and FREE on SPIKE.

The bantamweight contest joins a heavyweight main event featuring Cheick Kongo (24-10-2) preuzimanje Tony Johnson (10-2), and the U.S. debi Anastasia Yankova (3-0), koji ispunjava Veta Arteaga (2-0). Additional contests will be announced in the coming weeks.

Ulaznice za "Bellator 161: Kongo vs. Johnson” početi u samo $25 can be purchased at Bellator.com, Ticketmaster, or the H-E-B Center at Cedar Park Box Office. The event will air LIVE and FREE on SPIKE at 10 poslije podne. I/9 poslije podne. CT.

A 15-fight veteran of Bellator MMA and champion in not one but two different weight classes, Warren enters the cage with an 11-4 mark under the Scott Coker-led promotion, including multiple streaks of five consecutive wins. Dating back to 2015, the 2006 Pan American and World Champion wrestler has made three consecutive appearances in Bellator’s main event, including an impressive unanimous decision victory over L.C. Davis at "Bellator 143: Warren vs. Davis. " Hailing from Denver, Kolorado, the “Baddest Man on the Planet” will look to become the first-ever fighter to knock out Kakai when the two meet in main card action on SPIKE.

Nicknamed “Zohan,” Kakai comes into the fight in search of his first career win under the Bellator MMA banner. U samo 26 godina, the Swedish submission specialist hopes to make a splash against the former two-division champion in Warren. Od njegova izrada profesionalni debi u 2008, Kakai has recorded 12 wins as a pro, with half coming by way of submission. Prior to joining the Bellator MMA fray, Kakai made a splash fighting under the direction of the UFC, recording a unanimous decision victory over Danny Martinez in his promotional debut. Kakai now faces one of the most challenging opponents Bellator MMA’s stacked bantamweight division has to offer when he enters the cage on September 16 at the H-E-B Center at Cedar Park.

Ažurirano "Bellator 161: Kongo vs. Johnson” Main Card:

Glavni događaj u teškoj kategoriji: Cheick Kongo (24-10-2) vs. Tony Johnson (10-2)

Bantamweight Co-Main Event: Joe Warren (13-5) vs. Sirwan Kakai (12-4)

Flyweight Značajka Bout: Anastasia Yankova (3-0) vs. Veta Arteaga (2-0)

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CHINZO MACHIDA SET FOR BELLATOR MMA DEBUT DURING PRELIMINARY PORTION OF ‘BELLATOR 160: HENDERSON VS. PITBULL’

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SANTA MONICA, CALIF (Kolovoz 8, 2016) - Chinzo Machida (3-2) will make his promotional debut in featherweight preliminary action at "Bellator 160: Henderson vs. Pitbull” na Kolovoz 26 at Honda Center in Anaheim, Kalifornija, protiv Mario Navarro (4-4).

The fight joins a main card that includes a lightweight main event between fellow superstars Benson Henderson (23-6) a Patrick "Pitbull" (25-3). Dodatno, neporaženi nokaut umjetnik A.J. McKee (4-0) clashes with former KOTC titlist Henry Corrales (12-3), while explosive lightweights Vi Awad(19-7) a Derek Anderson (13-2) go toe-to-toe in a matchup that you do not want to miss. Rounding out the televised action is a women’s flyweight encounter pitting Lena Ovchynnikova (11-4) protiv Jaimelene Nievera (4-1).

During the must-see preliminary portion of the event, Bubba Jenkins (11-2) will look for revenge against Georgi “Insane” Karakhanyan (24-6-1) in a featherweight rematch. U velter kategorija akciji, both Kevin “Baby Slice” Ferguson Jr. a Joey Davis will both suit up for the first time under the Bellator umbrella and make their professional debuts.

"Bellator 160: Henderson vs. Pitbull” odvija se na Kolovoz 26 inside Anaheim California’s Honda Center, and will air LIVE and FREE on SPIKE at 10 poslije podne. I/9 poslije podne. CT.

Vrata za događaj otvorenog kod 4:45 poslije podne. PT local time and the first preliminary bout – which streams live on Bellator.com a Bellator mobilne aplikacije — počinje u 5:00 poslije podne. PT. Ulaznice za događaj početi na samo $30 and can be purchased now on Ticketmaster and at the Honda Center Box Office.

Machida, the elder brother of former light heavyweight champion Lyoto Machida, has only fought five times in his career, but is currently riding a two-fight winning streak. Machida impressively finished Brian Wood via flying knee for Resurrection Fighting Alliance in 2014 a na Kolovoz 26 Machida will be fighting an opponent who’s currently on the opposite end of the spectrum, and has lost his last two outings. If unfamiliar with Machida’s handy work, look no further than his aforementioned finish of Wood here.

Navarro, 33, has competed almost exclusively in his home state of California, s 7 od 8 fights taking place a short drive from his home in Huntington Beach. A two-fight veteran of Bellator MMA, “Handsome” has competed against Cleber Luciano and Brandon Bender under the Scott Coker-led promotion and will look to get back to his winning ways in Anaheim, Kalifornija, kol. 26.

Cijela "Bellator 160: Henderson vs. Pitbull” SPIKE-Televised Main Card:

Lightweight No. 1 Contender Main Event: Benson Henderson (23-6) vs. Patricio "Pitbull" Freire (25-3)

Lagana Co-Main Event: Vi Awad (19-7) vs. Derek Anderson (13-2)

Flyweight Značajka Bout: Lena Ovchynnikova (11-4) vs. Jaimelene Nievera (4-1)

Pero Značajka Bout: A.J. McKee (4-0) vs. Henry Corrales (12-3)

Bellator.com-Streamed Preliminary Card:

Pero Prethodno Bout: Chinzo Machida (3-2) vs. Mario Navarro (4-4)

Pero Prethodno Bout: Bubba Jenkins (11-2) vs. Georgi Karakhanyan (24-6-1)