World-renowned musician, artist and filmmaker Dave Navarro will perform the national anthem prior to the main event for Bellator NYC: Sonnen vs. Silva at the legendary Madison Square Garden in New York City on Moqebelo, June 24.

Bellator NYC: Sonnen vs. Silva, the biggest event in Bellator history, features the long-awaited bout between two of the most popular fighters in mixed martial arts history, e le Chael Sonnen (29-15-1) le Wanderlei Silva (35-12-1, 1 NC) finally square off in an impending grudge match. This blockbuster event includes a heavyweight bought between MMA legend Fedor Emelianenko le ho leng thata-ho otla Matt Mitrione, along with two championship bouts, ho akarelletsa le Douglas Lima (28-6) defending his 170-pound strap against Lorenz Larkin (18-5, 1 NC) and current lightweight champion Michael Chandler (16-3) putting his world title on the line against the undefeated Brent Primus (7-0).

Bellator NYC: Sonnen vs. Silva airs LIVE on pay-per-view beginning at 10am Et/7am PT. Prior to the pay-per-view event, SPIKE will air Bellator 180: Davis vs.. Bader LIVE and FREE on both coasts, qala ka 8am Et/5am PT. Ekelletsa moo, Bellator 180 prelims will air exclusively on Bellator.com and the Bellator Mobile App at 6am Et/ 3am PT.

Navarro, a founding member of Jane’s Addiction, currently serves as host of Spike’s hit series, “Ink Master.” Enclosed is a recent clip of him performing the national anthem in a Spike promo.

Dave Navarro performs National Anthem