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

Settembre 1, 2016 FNU47 Lascia un commento

SANTA MONICA, CALIF (Agosto 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, Calif. nov. 19, quando 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 "Venom" Pagina (11-0) against Menifee, Calif., nativo Fernando Gonzalez (25-13), after the two had originally been scheduled to fight at“Bellator 151” e “Bellator 158.” Additional contests will be announced in the coming weeks.

Biglietti “Bellator MMA in San Jose” in vendita questo Venerdì, Sette. 2 aBellator.com, as well as SAP Center Box Office and Ticketmaster. Bellator Nation presale offer will take place Thursday, Sette. 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" a "Bellator 157: Dinamite 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” e “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. Con 10 della sua 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 onNovembre. 19.

“Bellator MMA in San Jose” Main Card:

Evento principale titolo mondiale leggero: Michael Chandler (15-3) vs. Benson Henderson (24-6)

Pesi Welter Feature Bout: Michael "Venom" Pagina (11-0) vs. Fernando Gonzalez (25-13)

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

Agosto 31, 2016 FNU47 Lascia un commento

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

SANTA MONICA, CALIF (Agosto 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, Texas.

In aggiunta, featherweights Mark Dickman (11-2) and Daniel Pineda (21-12) have agreed to slug it out while Gregory Babene (17-11-1) e Francisco “Kiko” Francia (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). In aggiunta, 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 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CT. I biglietti per l'evento a partire da soli $25 and can be purchased at Bellator.com, Ticketmaster, or the H-E-B Center at Cedar Park Box Office.

A 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, Brasile, 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 estremità. 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. Provenienti da 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, Francia, 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 vittorie professionali; 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.

Aggiornato "Bellator 161: Kongo vs. Johnson” Main Card:
Heavyweight Main Event: Cheick Kongo (24-10-2) vs. Tony Johnson (10-2)
Bantamweight Feature Bout: Joe Warren (13-5) vs. Sirwan Kakai (12-4)
Funzione Flyweight Bout: anastasia Yankova (3-0) vs. Veta Arteaga (2-0)
Attacco a caratteristiche leggere: Derek Campi (16-6) vs. Djamil Chan (12-2)

Bellator.com-Streamed Preliminary Card:
Pesi Mosca preliminare Bout: Kenya Miranda (2-2) vs. Emily Ducote (3-1)
Piuma preliminare Bout: Mark Dickman (11-2) vs. Daniel Pineda (21-12)
Medi preliminare Bout: Gregory Babene (17-11-1) vs. Francisco France (13-4-1)

Chi Bellator MMA
Bellator MMA è un leader Mixed organizzazione di arti marziali con molti dei migliori combattenti del mondo. Sotto la direzione del veterano promoter lotta Scott Coker, Bellator è disponibile a quasi 400 milioni di case in tutto il mondo in più di 120 paesi. Negli Stati Uniti, Bellator può essere visto su Spike, il leader della televisione MMA. Bellator MMA è composto da un team esecutivo che include i migliori professionisti del settore della produzione televisiva, orchestrazione evento dal vivo, sviluppo combattente / Relazioni, procurement locale, creazione di sponsorizzazione / sviluppo, licensing internazionale, marketing, pubblicità, pubblicità e della Commissione relazioni. Bellator ha sede a Santa Monica, California e di proprietà di gigante dell'intrattenimento Viacom, patria di marchi premier di intrattenimento del mondo, che si collegano con il pubblico attraverso contenuti interessanti attraverso la televisione, film, piattaforme online e mobile.

A proposito di Spike:
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BELLATOR MMA PREVISTE "STORM" AL FEDEXFORUM DI MEMPHIS A OTTOBRE. 21, QUANDO ALEXANDER SHLEMENKO RITORNA A FRONTE DI KENDALL GROVE

Agosto 30, 2016 FNU47 Lascia un commento

BOBBY LASHLEY CERCA DI SOLIDIFICARE SE STESSO COME IL MIGLIOR BELLATOR PESANTE CONTRO JOSH APPELT

SANTA MONICA, CALIF. (Agosto 29, 2016) - In ottobre. 21, Bellator MMA verrà al FedExForum di Memphis, Tenn., quando la promozione guidata da Scott Coker presenta una carta intitolata dal ritorno dell'ex campione dei pesi medi Alexander "Storm" Shlemenko (53-9), che incontra Kendall Grove(23-15) in azione medi.

In aggiunta, durante l'evento principale della carta, la sempre eccitante ex superstar della WWE Bobby Lashley (14-2) incontra Josh Appelt (12-5) in azione dei pesi massimi.

I biglietti per l'evento sono in vendita Settembre 2 a Bellator.com, Ticketmaster o FedExForum Box Office. Bellator Nation (www.bellator.com/bellatornation) avrà accesso speciale a un'offerta di prevendita di Agosto. 31-Sette. 1. L'azione della carta principale inizia LIVE e GRATUITA su SPIKE alle 9 p.m. E/8 p.m. CT e ulteriori attacchi per carte principali e undercard saranno annunciati a breve.

Un ex campione dei pesi medi MMA Bellator, la "tempesta" si è tenuta occupata, accumulando un paio di vittorie già in 2016, e aggiungendo al suo curriculum apparentemente infinito di vittorie da quando è diventato professionista 2004. Un finisher nato naturale, Il successo di Shlemenko in MMA si è tradotto anche in coaching, poiché ha svolto un ruolo fondamentale nell'ascesa dell'attuale boss dei pesi welter Bellator MMA Andrey Koreshkov.

Anche da notare, a causa della recente sospensione di Shlemenko, I funzionari di Bellator hanno arruolato i servizi del Dipartimento di regolamentazione atletica di Mohegan per somministrare test antidroga prima e dopo la lotta di Shlemenko contro Grove. L'ex campione dei pesi medi è attualmente autorizzato con la commissione Mohegan.

Fissato per ottenere un altro colpo per il titolo dei pesi medi di Bellator, Grove ha messo insieme due enfatiche vittorie di arresto da quando ha perso la sua offerta per ottenere l'oro"Bellator 137: Halsey vs. Grove. " Il vincitore di "L'ultimo combattente: 3" su SPIKE, il Maui, Hawaii, nativo ha anche gareggiato professionalmente per più di un decennio, collezionando vittorie e una pletora di piazzamenti lungo la strada. Un esperto cintura nera brasiliana di Jiu-Jitsu e praticante di Muay Thai, Shlemenko dovrà essere nel suo A-game quando i due si affrontano nell'evento principale della carta Ottobre. 21.

Lashley è un artista marziale misto da non perdere, così come wrestler professionista, e farà la sua prima apparizione all'interno della gabbia di Bellator in 2016 durante l'evento co-principale al FedExForum. "The Dominator" cercherà di eseguire la sua attuale serie di vittorie a otto incontri, e cinque finiture di fila. Con la cintura dei pesi massimi recentemente liberata, c'è un argomento che può essere fatto che l'Aurora, Colo., native è il grande uomo da battere nella classe dei pesi massimi di Bellator MMA.

Appelt doveva fare la sua quinta apparizione sotto la direzione di Bellator MMA contro Sergei Kharitonov a "Bellator 154: Davis vs. Re Mo," ma dopo il 35enne russo si è ritirato per malattia, Appelt fu costretto ad aspettare. Ora, "The Juggernaut" tornerà ancora una volta, e di nuovo, il 33enne nativo della California avrà le mani piene. Con dieci interruzioni 12 vittorie, Appelt cercherà di usare la sua straordinaria abilità per annullare il forte pedigree di wrestling di Lashley.

Aggiornato “Bellator MMA: Shlemenko vs. Grove "Main Card:

Main Event dei pesi medi: Aleksandr Šlemenko (53-9) vs. Kendall Grove (23-15)

Heavyweight 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’

Agosto 27, 2016 FNU47 Lascia un commento

Completa Fight Night foto qui / Event Highlights Here

ANAHEIM, Calif. (Agosto 26, 2016) - Benson Henderson (24-6) earned his first victory since joining the Bellator MMA fray at Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif., Venerdì notte. A faulty kick by Patricio "Pitbull" Freire (25-4) led to a leg injury, forcing him to forfeit the loss two minutes and 26 secondi nel secondo turno.

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. Dopo la vittoria, 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, ma alla fine, Derek Anderson (14-2) emerged victorious with a unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28 due volte) conquistare Si 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) necessaria solo 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 combattimenti. 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 secondi nel secondo turno. 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) e 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. Dopo la lotta, the Long Beach native called out Patricio “Pitbull," saying “It’s nothing personal, Voglio (Daniel) Straus."

Risultati preliminari di carte:

Jake Roberts (7-0) sconfitto Stephen Martinez (11-5) via TKO al 4:24 del primo round

Chinzo Machida (4-2) sconfitto Mario Navarro (4-5) via TKO al 2:57 del primo round

Jacob Rosales (4-2) sconfitto Mike Segura (4-4) tramite decisione unanime (30-27, 29-28 due volte)

Andy Murad (13-2) sconfitto Jonny Cisneros (9-5) tramite decisione unanime (29-28)

Gabriel Green (4-0) sconfitto Alex Trinidad (1-2) via TKO al 2:01 del secondo round

Joey Davis (1-0) sconfitto Keith Cutrone (1-1) tramite decisione unanime (30-27)

Steve Ramirez (5-1) sconfitto Ron Henderson (4-3) via TKO al 2:24 del primo round

David Duran (4-4) sconfitto Kyle Estrada (3-3) via split decision (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

Agosto 27, 2016 FNU47 Lascia un commento

ANAHEIM, Calif. (Agosto 26, 2016) – Bellator MMA is elated to formally announce the signing of mixed martial arts superstar Rory MacDonald a un esclusivo, 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,"Ha detto il presidente Bellator 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.

Chi Bellator MMA

Bellator MMA è un leader Mixed organizzazione di arti marziali con molti dei migliori combattenti del mondo. Sotto la direzione del veterano promoter lotta Scott Coker, Bellator è disponibile a quasi 500 milioni di case in tutto il mondo in più di 140 paesi. Negli Stati Uniti, Bellator può essere visto su Spike TV, il leader della televisione MMA. Bellator MMA è composto da un team esecutivo che include i migliori professionisti del settore della produzione televisiva, orchestrazione evento dal vivo, sviluppo combattente / Relazioni, procurement locale, creazione di sponsorizzazione / sviluppo, licensing internazionale, marketing, pubblicità, pubblicità e della Commissione relazioni. Bellator ha sede a Santa Monica, California e di proprietà di gigante dell'intrattenimento Viacom, patria di marchi premier di intrattenimento del mondo, che si collegano con il pubblico attraverso contenuti interessanti attraverso la televisione, film, piattaforme online e mobile.

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

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

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 Venerdì, Settembre 2 a Bellator.com, as well as SAP Center Box Office and Ticketmaster. Bellator Nation presale offer will take place Agosto 31 e settembre 1.

Pagina, 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 di Evangelista "Cyborg" Santos was his ninth stoppage in the opening frame. Ora, 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, Calif., native has been competing professionally since 2003, con 25 wins under his belt, Compreso 16 of the KO/submission variety. After a brief pause from MMA action to challenge Paul Daley "Semtex" in the kickboxing portion of the groundbreaking "Bellator MMA: Dynamite 1 " event in 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:

Pesi Welter Feature Bout: Michael "Venom" Pagina (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 (Agosto 16, 2016) – Just nine days before the highly anticipated "Bellator 160: Henderson vs. Pitbull” evento Agosto 26 at Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif., injuries sustained by main card fighters Henry Corrales e Lena Ovchynnikova have shaken things up a bit. Imbattuto peso piuma A.J. McKee (4-0) ora affronterà Cody Walker (7-2), mentre Bubba Jenkins (11-2) e 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) e Patricio "Pitbull" (25-3), as the two will duke it out for a shot at Michael Chandler’s championship belt. In aggiunta, an explosive lightweight contest pitting Si Awad (19-7) contro Derek Anderson (13-2) will serve as the evening’s co-main event.

In azione preliminare, welterweights Kevin “Baby Slice” Ferguson Jr. e Joey Davis will make their professional debuts, mentre 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. Apertura delle porte alle 4:45 p.m. PT local time and the first preliminary bout – which streams live on Bellator.com e Il Mobile App Bellator — inizia a 5:00 p.m. PT.

After beginning his career 7-1 come un dilettante, 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, Calif. 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 il prossimo venerdì evento. 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 della sua 24 vince come un professionista, 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 contendente.

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. Tune in Agosto 26 to see if the Corona, Calif., native can return the favor and finish Karakhanyan in front of his local supporters.

Completa "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)

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

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

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

Bellator.com-Streamed Preliminary Card:

Piuma preliminare Bout: Chinzo Machida (3-2) vs. Mario Navarro (4-4)

Welter preliminare Bout: Joey Davis (Pro Debut) vs. Keith Cutrone (1-0)

Welter preliminare Bout: Kevin Ferguson Jr. (Pro Debut) vs. Jon Tomasian (Pro Debut)

Leggero incontro preliminare: Gabriel Green (2-0) vs. Alex Trinidad (1-0)

Pesi Mosca preliminare Bout: Steve Ramirez (4-1) vs. Ron Henderson (4-2)

Pesi Mosca preliminare Bout: Kyle Estrada (3-2) vs. David Duran (3-4)

Leggero incontro preliminare: Mike Segura (4-3) vs. Jacob Rosales (3-2)

Welter preliminare Bout: Jonny Cisneros (9-4) vs. Andy Murad (12-2)

Leggero incontro preliminare: Jake Roberts (6-0) vs. Stephen 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 (Agosto 10, 2016) – A bantamweight showdown pitting Joe Warren (13-5) contro Sirwan Kakai (12-4) è stata aggiunta alla scheda principale "Bellator 161: Kongo vs. Johnson," che si svolge Settembre 16 inside the H-E-B Center at Cedar Park, Texas, and will air LIVE and FREE on SPIKE.

The bantamweight contest joins a heavyweight main event featuring Cheick Kongo (24-10-2) assumendo Tony Johnson (10-2), and the U.S. debutto di anastasia Yankova (3-0), che incontra Veta Arteaga (2-0). Additional contests will be announced in the coming weeks.

Biglietti "Bellator 161: Kongo vs. Johnson” a partire da soli $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 p.m. E/9 p.m. 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, il 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, Colorado, 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. A soli 26 anni, the Swedish submission specialist hopes to make a splash against the former two-division champion in Warren. Fin dal suo debutto professionale nel 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.

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

Heavyweight Main Event: Cheick Kongo (24-10-2) vs. Tony Johnson (10-2)

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

Funzione Flyweight 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 (Agosto 8, 2016) - Chinzo Machida (3-2) will make his promotional debut in featherweight preliminary action at "Bellator 160: Henderson vs. Pitbull” su Agosto 26 at Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif., contro Mario Navarro (4-4).

The fight joins a main card that includes a lightweight main event between fellow superstars Benson Henderson (23-6) e Patricio "Pitbull" (25-3). In aggiunta, knockout artista imbattuto A.J. McKee (4-0) clashes with former KOTC titlist Henry Corrales (12-3), while explosive lightweights Si Awad(19-7) e 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) contro 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. In azione welter, entrambi Kevin “Baby Slice” Ferguson Jr. e Joey Davis will both suit up for the first time under the Bellator umbrella and make their professional debuts.

"Bellator 160: Henderson vs. Pitbull” si svolge su Agosto 26 inside Anaheim California’s Honda Center, and will air LIVE and FREE on SPIKE at 10 p.m. E/9 p.m. CT.

Porte per l'evento aperto a 4:45 p.m. PT local time and the first preliminary bout – which streams live on Bellator.com e Il Mobile App Bellator — inizia a 5:00 p.m. PT. I biglietti per l'evento a partire da soli $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 e Agosto 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, con 7 di 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, Calif., il ago. 26.

Completa "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)

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

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

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

Bellator.com-Streamed Preliminary Card:

Piuma preliminare Bout: Chinzo Machida (3-2) vs. Mario Navarro (4-4)

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