Санта Моника, CALIF (Август 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, Халиф. Ноември. 19, когато 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" Page (11-0) срещу Менфи, Калифорния., роден Фернандо Гонзалес (25-13), after the two had originally been scheduled to fight at“Bellator 151” и “Bellator 158.” Допълнителни състезания ще бъдат обявени през следващите седмици.
Билети за “Bellator MMA in San Jose” влезе в продажба тази Петък, Седем. 2 приBellator.com, както и SAP Center Box Office и Ticketmaster. Bellator Nation presale offer will take place Thursday, Седем. 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” при "Bellator 157: Динамит 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” и “Bellator 97” по време на неговата 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 срещу. Pitbull,"Henderson has earned a title shot in the ultra-competitive lightweight division against its current titleholder in Chandler. С 10 на неговата 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 Патрисио "Pitbull" Фрейре 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 onНоември. 19.
“Bellator MMA in San Jose” Main Card:
Lightweight World Title Main Event: Michael Chandler (15-3) срещу. Benson Henderson (24-6)
Бой за полусредна категория: Michael "Venom" Page (11-0) срещу. Фернандо Гонзалес (25-13)