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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, CALIFÓRNIA (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, Califa. em novembro. 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 Page "Venom" (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.

Os ingressos para “Bellator MMA in San Jose” ir à venda este Sexta-feira, Sete. 2 emBellator.com, as well as SAP Center Box Office and Ticketmaster. Bellator Nation presale offer will take place Thursday, Sete. 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" em "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. Com 10 da 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 onNovembro. 19.

“Bellator MMA in San Jose” Main Card:

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

Luta de recursos de peso médio: Michael Page "Venom" (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, CALIFÓRNIA (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.

Além, 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” França (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). Além, 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. Os ingressos para o evento começam em apenas $25 and can be purchased at Bellator.com, Ticketmaster, or the H-E-B Center at Cedar Park Box Office.

Em 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, Brasil, 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. Após iniciar sua carreira profissional 5-0, the Las Vegas native continued his hot start, emerging victorious in nine of his first 10 extremidades. 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 vitórias profissionais, 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, França, 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.

Atualizado "Bellator 161: Kongo vs. Johnson” Main Card:
Evento Principal de Pesos Pesados: Cheick Kongo (24-10-2) vs. Tony Johnson (10-2)
Bantamweight Feature Bout: Joe Warren (13-5) vs. Sirwan Kakai (12-4)
Luta com recurso Flyweight: Anastasia Yankova (3-0) vs. Veta Arteaga (2-0)
Luta Recurso Leve: Derek Campos (16-6) vs. Djamil Chan (12-2)

Cartão preliminar transmitido por Bellator.com:
Luta Preliminar de Peso Mosca: Kenya Miranda (2-2) vs. Emily Ducote (3-1)
Luta preliminar peso pena: Mark Dickman (11-2) vs. Daniel Pineda (21-12)
Luta preliminar do peso médio: Gregory Babene (17-11-1) vs. Francisco França (13-4-1)

Sobre Bellator MMA
Bellator MMA é uma organização líder Artes Marciais Misturadas com muitos dos melhores lutadores do mundo. Sob a direção do veterano promotor luta Scott Coker, Bellator está disponível para quase 400 milhão de casas em todo o mundo em mais de 120 países. Nos Estados Unidos, Bellator pode ser visto na Spike, o líder televisão MMA. Bellator MMA é composto de uma equipe executiva que inclui profissionais da indústria de topo na produção de televisão, orquestração de eventos ao vivo, desenvolvimento lutador / relações, procurement local, criação de patrocínio / desenvolvimento, licenciamento internacional, marketing, publicidade, publicidade e Comissão de Relações. Bellator está sediada em Santa Monica, Califórnia e de propriedade da gigante do entretenimento Viacom, lar de marcas de entretenimento do mundo premier que se conectam com o público por meio de conteúdo atraente através da televisão, filme cinematográfico, plataformas on-line e móveis.

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BELLATOR MMA FORECASTS ‘STORM’ AT MEMPHIS’ FEDEXFORUM ON OCT. 21, WHEN ALEXANDER SHLEMENKO RETURNS TO FACE KENDALL GROVE

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BOBBY LASHLEY LOOKS TO SOLIDIFY HIMSELF AS TOP BELLATOR HEAVYWEIGHT AGAINST JOSH APPELT

SANTA MONICA, CALIFÓRNIA. (Agosto 29, 2016) – On Oct. 21, Bellator MMA will come to FedExForum in Memphis, Tenn., when the Scott Coker-led promotion presents a card headlined by the return of former middleweight champion Alexander “Storm” Shlemenko (53-9), que atenda Kendall Grove(23-15) na ação dos médios.

Além, during the card’s co-main event, the always-exciting former WWE superstar Bobby Lashley (14-2) atenda Josh Appelt (12-5) em ação pesado.

Tickets for the event go on sale Setembro 2 em Bellator.com, Ticketmaster ou FedExForum Box Office. Bellator Nation (www.bellator.com/bellatornation) will have special access to a pre-sale offering from Agosto. 31-Sete. 1. A ação do card principal começa AO VIVO e GRATUITA no SPIKE em 9 p.m. E/8 p.m. CT and additional main card and undercard bouts will be announced shortly.

A former Bellator MMA Middleweight Champion, the “Storm” has kept busy, racking up a pair of wins already in 2016, and adding to his seemingly endless resume of victories since turning pro in 2004. A natural born finisher, Shlemenko’s success in MMA has also translated to coaching, as he’s played a pivotal role in the ascension of current Bellator MMA welterweight kingpin Andrey Koreshkov.

Also of note, due to Shlemenko’s recent suspension, Bellator officials have enlisted the services of The Mohegan Department of Athletic Regulation to administer drug tests before and after Shlemenko’s fight against Grove. The former middleweight champion is presently licensed with the Mohegan commission.

Fixated on getting another shot a Bellator’s middleweight title, Grove has strung together two emphatic stoppage wins since losing his bid to attain gold at"Bellator 137: Halsey vs. Grove. " O vencedor de "O ultimo lutador: 3" on SPIKE, the Maui, Havaí, native has also been competing professionally for longer than a decade, racking up victories and a plethora of finishes along the way. An experienced Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt and Muay Thai practitioner, Shlemenko will need to be on his A-game when the two square off in the card’s main event on Outubro. 21.

Lashley is a must-see mixed martial artist, as well as professional wrestler, and will make his first appearance inside the Bellator cage in 2016 during the co-main event at FedExForum. “The Dominator” will be looking to run his current winning streak to eight fights, and five-straight finishes. With the heavyweight belt recently vacated, there’s an argument that can be made that the Aurora, Colo., native is the big man to beat in Bellator MMA’s heavyweight weight class.

Appelt was set to make his fifth appearance under the direction of Bellator MMA against Sergei Kharitonov em "Bellator 154: Davis vs. King Mo," but after the 35-year-old Russian withdrew due to illness, Appelt was forced to wait. Agora, “The Juggernaut” is once again set to return, and again, the 33-year-old California native will have his hands full. With ten stoppages in 12 vitórias, Appelt will look to use his striking ability to nullify the strong wrestling pedigree of Lashley.

Updated “Bellator MMA: Shlemenko vs. Grove ”cartão principal:

Main Event dos médios: Alexander Shlemenko (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 GANHA TÍTULO LEVE APÓS A LESÃO NO PÉ DE PATRICIO ‘PITBULL’

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Fotos completas da noite de luta aqui / Destaques do evento aqui

ANAHEIM, Califa. (Agosto 26, 2016) - Benson Henderson (24-6) conquistou sua primeira vitória desde que se juntou à luta do Bellator MMA no Honda Center em Anaheim, Calif., noite de sexta-feira. Um chute defeituoso por Patricio "Pitbull" Freire (25-4) levou a uma lesão na perna, forçando-o a perder a perda de dois minutos e 26 segundos para o segundo turno.

Depois de saltar para a divisão de 170 libras do Bellator MMA, Henderson voltou para onde era dominante no UFC como peso leve. Após a vitória, Henderson recebeu a notícia de seu próximo adversário; Atual campeão peso leve do Bellator MMA, Michael Chandler. Os dois estão programados para enfrentar novembro 19 no evento principal do recentemente anunciado “Bellator MMA em San Jose.”

‘Candidato de luta do ano termina em vitória por decisão unânime para Anderson

Foram necessárias três rodadas para determinar um vencedor no co-evento principal da noite, mas, no final,, Derek Anderson (14-2) saiu vitorioso com uma decisão unânime (30-27, 29-28 duas vezes) conquistar Você Awad (19-8). “The Barbaric” continua sua tendência recente de estender as lutas até a rodada final, já que a vitória marca sua terceira luta consecutiva para ir para o placar dos juízes. O nativo de San Diego já registrou cinco vitórias sob a direção da promoção liderada por Scott Coker, incluindo várias vitórias sobre companheiros leves Patricky "Pitbull" Freire, ganhando respeito merecido entre a elite da divisão.

Knockout “Insane” de Karakhanyan chega ao final da noite de Jenkins

Georgi Karakhanyan (25-6-1) apenas necessário 53 segundos para terminar Bubba Jenkins (11-3), enquanto o peso-pena russo cuidava de "The Highlight Kid" pela segunda vez em dois anos. “Insane” saiu disparando, acertando vários golpes que enviaram Jenkins ao tatame com um nocaute precoce, ganhando o dele 11^th vitória em sua última 14 lutas. A perda é apenas a terceira da jovem carreira de Jenkins e a segunda da variedade da primeira rodada, ambos os quais Karakhanyan é agora responsável por. A vitória é o quinto nocaute da carreira de Karakhanyan e é o terceiro na primeira fase.

McKee permanece invicto com impressionante acabamento guilhotinado

No concurso de abertura em "Bellator 160: Henderson vs. Pitbull," A.J. “Mercenário” McKee (5-0) permaneceu invicto com uma finalização guilhotina 32 segundos para o segundo turno. Ao estender a luta além do quadro inicial, Walker foi capaz de fazer o que nenhum outro oponente fez, já que cada uma das quatro vitórias anteriores de McKee resultou em um resultado na primeira rodada. A vitória encerrou uma noite impressionante para Team Bodyshop, como companheiros de equipe de McKee Joey Davis (1-0) e Gabriel Green (4-0) também tiveram os braços levantados na parte preliminar do evento. Como um dos principais jovens talentos do Bellator MMA, McKee, de 21 anos, conseguiu provar mais uma vez que pertence à elite da divisão. Após a luta, o nativo de Long Beach gritou Patrick “Pitbull," dizendo “Não é nada pessoal, Eu queria (Daniel) Straus."

Resultados card preliminar:

Jake Roberts (7-0) derrotado Stephen Martinez (11-5) via TKO em 4:24 de uma rodada

Chinzo Machida (4-2) derrotado Mario navarro (4-5) via TKO em 2:57 de uma rodada

Jacob Rosales (4-2) derrotado Mike Segura (4-4) por decisão unânime (30-27, 29-28 duas vezes)

Andy Murad (13-2) derrotado Jonny Cisneros (9-5) por decisão unânime (29-28)

Gabriel Green (4-0) derrotado Alex Trinity (1-2) via TKO em 2:01 da segunda rodada

Joey Davis (1-0) derrotado Keith Cutrone (1-1) por decisão unânime (30-27)

Steve Ramirez (5-1) derrotado Ron Henderson (4-3) via TKO em 2:24 de uma rodada

David Duran (4-4) derrotado Kyle Estrada (3-3) por decisão dividida (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, Califa. (Agosto 26, 2016) – Bellator MMA is elated to formally announce the signing of mixed martial arts superstar Rory MacDonald a uma exclusiva, 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,”O presidente do Bellator, Scott Coker, disse. “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.

Sobre Bellator MMA

Bellator MMA é uma organização líder Artes Marciais Misturadas com muitos dos melhores lutadores do mundo. Sob a direção do veterano promotor luta Scott Coker, Bellator está disponível para quase 500 milhão de casas em todo o mundo em mais de 140 países. Nos Estados Unidos, Bellator pode ser visto na Spike TV, o líder televisão MMA. Bellator MMA é composto de uma equipe executiva que inclui profissionais da indústria de topo na produção de televisão, orquestração de eventos ao vivo, desenvolvimento lutador / relações, procurement local, criação de patrocínio / desenvolvimento, licenciamento internacional, marketing, publicidade, publicidade e Comissão de Relações. Bellator está sediada em Santa Monica, Califórnia e de propriedade da gigante do entretenimento Viacom, lar de marcas de entretenimento do mundo premier que se conectam com o público por meio de conteúdo atraente através da televisão, filme cinematográfico, plataformas on-line e móveis.

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

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SANTA MONICA, CALIFÓRNIA (Agosto 26, 2016) – After originally being slated to compete against one another at “Bellator 151” e "Bellator 158," Michael Page "Venom" (11-0) has once again been booked to fight Fernando Gonzalez (25-13), desta vez em Novembro 19 at SAP Center in Bellator MMA’s stomping grounds of San Jose, Califa.

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 Sexta-feira, Setembro 2 em Bellator.com, as well as SAP Center Box Office and Ticketmaster. Bellator Nation presale offer will take place Agosto 31 e setembro 1.

Página, 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 de Evangelista "Cyborg" Santos was his ninth stoppage in the opening frame. Agora, 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, com 25 wins under his belt, Incluindo 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:

Luta de recursos de peso médio: Michael Page "Venom" (11-0) vs. Fernando Gonzalez (25-13)

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PAR DE LESÕES FORÇAM ALTERAÇÕES NO CARTÃO PRINCIPAL DO ‘BELLATOR 160: HENDERSON VS. PITBULL '

Agosto 18, 2016 FNU47 Deixe um comentário

CODY WALKER AVANÇA NO CURTO AVISO PARA DESAFIAR A.J. MCKEE, ENQUANTO GEORGI KARAKHANYAN-BUBBA JENKINS MUDOU PARA O CARTÃO SPIKE-TELEVISED

SANTA MONICA, CALIFÓRNIA (Agosto 16, 2016) - Apenas nove dias antes do tão esperado "Bellator 160: Henderson vs. Pitbull ” evento em Agosto 26 no Honda Center em Anaheim, Calif., ferimentos sofridos por lutadores do card principal Henry Corrales e Lena Ovchynnikova abalou um pouco as coisas. Invicto pluma A.J. McKee (4-0) agora vai enfrentar Cody Walker (7-2), enquanto Bubba Jenkins (11-2) e Georgi Karakhanyan (24-6-1) se encontram em uma luta de longa metragem de peso pena durante o card principal transmitido pela SPIKE.

As lutas se juntam a um card principal que destaca uma superluta de 155 libras entre Benson Henderson (23-6) e Patrick "Pitbull" (25-3), já que os dois vão brigar por uma chance de Michael Chandler's cinturão do campeonato. Além, uma competição explosiva de peso leve Você Awad (19-7) contra Derek Anderson (13-2) servirá como co-evento principal da noite.

Em ação preliminar, welterweights Kevin “Baby Slice” Ferguson Jr. e Joey Davis farão suas estreias profissionais, enquanto Chinzo Machida (3-2) vai competir pela primeira vez sob a bandeira do Bellator MMA.

Os ingressos para o evento começam em $30 e podem ser adquiridos agora na Ticketmaster e no Honda Center Box Office. As portas abrem às 4:45 p.m. PT hora local e a primeira luta preliminar - que é transmitida ao vivo no Bellator.com e O Bellator Mobile App — começa às 5:00 p.m. PT.

Depois de começar sua carreira 7-1 como amador, o “Mercenary”, de 21 anos, fez sucesso no circuito profissional, gravando um perfeito 4-0 marcar através de suas primeiras quatro lutas. McKee luta sob a bandeira do Bellator MMA desde que fez sua estreia profissional no 2015, terminando todas as suas competições no quadro de abertura, incluindo três nocautes e finalização do mata-leão. A vitória mais recente de McKee veio às custas do italiano Danilo Belluardo durante a parte de artes marciais mistas do primeiro evento de MMA do Bellator no exterior, "Bellator 152: Freire vs. Souza. ” The Long Beach, Califa. nativo agora vai levar sua personalidade chamativa para o Honda Center, onde ele terá a chance de colocar suas habilidades únicas em plena exibição diante dos fãs de sua cidade natal.

Concordar em participar de um concurso profissional de artes marciais mistas em curto prazo não é uma tarefa fácil, fazer isso contra um lutador invicto do calibre de McKee é ainda mais assustador. Mas esse é exatamente o cenário em que Walker se encontra agora antes de próxima sexta-feira evento. Um concorrente duas vezes do Bellator, “O Corvo” parecerá mover-se acima .500 dentro da promoção quando ele entra na gaiola do Honda Center. O texano de 28 anos terminou todas as suas sete vitórias profissionais por nocaute técnico ou nocaute, incluindo quatro na primeira rodada.

Um veterano de longa data do Bellator MMA, Karakhanyan vai tentar voltar à pista depois de perder duas derrotas por decisão contestada contra Jenkins, que ele derrotou facilmente há quase dois anos por meio da finalização da guilhotina. Conhecido por muitos fãs de artes marciais mistas como “Insane,”O jovem de 31 anos terminou 18 da sua 24 ganha como um profissional, ganhando vários títulos em promoções regionais ao longo do caminho. Após vários contratempos no joelho, o lutador russo está finalmente saudável e agora parece escalar a escada de 145 libras em uma divisão competitiva que antes ocupava o topo como o Não. 1 contendor.

Poucos anos atrás, Bubba Jenkins foi amplamente considerado como a melhor perspectiva do MMA em todo o esporte, embora o título tenha ficado manchado após a derrota mencionada para Karakhanyan em “Bellator 132.” O ex-lutador campeão nacional da NCAA com a Arizona State University agora tem três vitórias consecutivas em seu currículo, e está procurando por redenção. Entrando em sua 11ª luta sob a promoção liderada por Scot Coker, o "Highlight Kid" de 28 anos parece ter um desempenho de destaque na incrivelmente profunda divisão peso pena do Bellator. Sintonize Agosto 26 para ver se a Corona, Calif., nativo pode retribuir o favor e terminar Karakhanyan na frente de seus apoiadores locais.

Complete "Bellator 160: Henderson vs. Pitbull ”cartão principal televisado SPIKE:

Leve Não. 1 Evento principal do competidor: Benson Henderson (23-6) vs. Patricio "Pitbull" Freire (25-3)

Co-Main leve Evento: Você Awad (19-7) vs. Derek Anderson (13-2)

Combate Recurso Peso Pena: A.J. McKee (4-0) vs. Cody Walker (7-2)

Combate Recurso Peso Pena: Bubba Jenkins (11-2) vs. Georgi Karakhanyan (24-6-1)

Cartão preliminar transmitido por Bellator.com:

Luta preliminar peso pena: Chinzo Machida (3-2) vs. Mario navarro (4-4)

Luta preliminar peso meio-médio: Joey Davis (Pro Debut) vs. Keith Cutrone (1-0)

Luta preliminar peso meio-médio: Kevin Ferguson Jr. (Pro Debut) vs. Jon Tomasian (Pro Debut)

Luta Preliminar Leve: Gabriel Green (2-0) vs. Alex Trinity (1-0)

Luta Preliminar de Peso Mosca: Steve Ramirez (4-1) vs. Ron Henderson (4-2)

Luta Preliminar de Peso Mosca: Kyle Estrada (3-2) vs. David Duran (3-4)

Luta Preliminar Leve: Mike Segura (4-3) vs. Jacob Rosales (3-2)

Luta preliminar peso meio-médio: Jonny Cisneros (9-4) vs. Andy Murad (12-2)

Luta Preliminar Leve: 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, CALIFÓRNIA (Agosto 10, 2016) – A bantamweight showdown pitting Joe Warren (13-5) contra Sirwan Kakai (12-4) has been added to the main card of "Bellator 161: Kongo vs. Johnson," que tem lugar no Setembro 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) assumindo Tony Johnson (10-2), and the U.S. estréia de Anastasia Yankova (3-0), que atenda Veta Arteaga (2-0). Additional contests will be announced in the coming weeks.

Os ingressos para "Bellator 161: Kongo vs. Johnson” começam em apenas $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, o 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. Com apenas 26 anos de idade, the Swedish submission specialist hopes to make a splash against the former two-division champion in Warren. Desde sua estreia profissional em 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.

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

Evento Principal de Pesos Pesados: Cheick Kongo (24-10-2) vs. Tony Johnson (10-2)

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

Luta com recurso Flyweight: 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 '

Agosto 10, 2016 FNU47 Deixe um comentário

SANTA MONICA, CALIFÓRNIA (Agosto 8, 2016) - Chinzo Machida (3-2) will make his promotional debut in featherweight preliminary action at "Bellator 160: Henderson vs. Pitbull ” em Agosto 26 no Honda Center em Anaheim, Calif., contra Mario navarro (4-4).

The fight joins a main card that includes a lightweight main event between fellow superstars Benson Henderson (23-6) e Patrick "Pitbull" (25-3). Além, nocauteador invicto A.J. McKee (4-0) clashes with former KOTC titlist Henry Corrales (12-3), while explosive lightweights Você 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) contra 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. Na ação welterweight, ambos 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 ” ocorre em 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.

Portas para o evento aberto ao 4:45 p.m. PT hora local e a primeira luta preliminar - que é transmitida ao vivo no Bellator.com e O Bellator Mobile App — começa às 5:00 p.m. PT. Os ingressos para o evento começam em apenas $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 na 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, com 7 de 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., em agosto. 26.

Complete "Bellator 160: Henderson vs. Pitbull ”cartão principal televisado SPIKE:

Leve Não. 1 Evento principal do competidor: Benson Henderson (23-6) vs. Patricio "Pitbull" Freire (25-3)

Co-Main leve Evento: Você Awad (19-7) vs. Derek Anderson (13-2)

Luta com recurso Flyweight: Lena Ovchynnikova (11-4) vs. Jaimelene Nievera (4-1)

Combate Recurso Peso Pena: A.J. McKee (4-0) vs. Henry Corrales (12-3)

Cartão preliminar transmitido por Bellator.com:

Luta preliminar peso pena: Chinzo Machida (3-2) vs. Mario navarro (4-4)

Luta preliminar peso pena: Bubba Jenkins (11-2) vs. Georgi Karakhanyan (24-6-1)