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TWO FEATHERWEIGHT THRILLERS ADDED TO ‘BELLATOR 160: HENDERSON VS. PITBULL’ AT HONDA CENTER ON AUG. 26

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A.J. MCKEE PUTS UNDEFEATED MARK ON THE LINE AGAINST HENRY CORRALES AND BUBBA JENKINS LOOKS TO EVEN THE SCORE AGAINST GEORGI KARAKHANYAN

SANTA MONICA, CALIF (Heinäkuu 25, 2016) – Two high-profile featherweight attractions have been added to the main card of the recently announced "Bellator 160: Henderson vs.. Pitbull” tapahtuma Elokuu 26 at Honda Center in Anaheim, Kalifornia. The first pitting the undefeated A.J. McKee (4-0) vastaan Henry Corrales (12-3), and the second newly-announced bout will see Bubba Jenkins(11-2) attempt to avenge a previous loss against Georgi Karakhanyan (24-6-1).

 

Liput "Bellator 160: Henderson vs.. Pitbull” alkavat $30 and can be purchased now on Ticketmaster and at Honda Center Box Office. Ovet tapahtumaan auki 4:45 p.m. PT local time and the first preliminary bout – which streams live on Bellator.com jaBellator Mobile App — alkaa 5:00 p.m. PT. Additional contests will be announced in the coming weeks.

 

The main event of the evening features a marquee matchup at 155-pounds, kun Benson Henderson (23-6) returns to the division that he reigned supreme over for the many years to face former featherweight champion Patricio "Pitbull" (25-3), who is moving up in weight for the bout. Both men will be vying for a shot at Michael Chandler’s championship belt when they meet on Elokuu 26 Anaheim.

 

At 21 vuotiaita, McKee is undoubtedly one of the of mixed martial arts top young prospects. After beginning his career 7-1 amatöörinä, “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 since day one of his professional career, finishing all of his contests in the opening frame, including three knockouts and a rear-naked choke submission. The Long Beach, Kalifornia. native will bring his flashy skillset just down the 91 Freeway to Honda Center, where he will have the opportunity to put on a show in front of his hometown fans.

After beginning his professional career 12-0, Corrales will enter the cage for the second time this year in search of his first win under the direction of Bellator MMA. Since joining the Scott Coker-led promotion, Corrales has fought nothing short of elite talent, challenging current champion Daniel Straus, Emmanuel Sanchez, and Patricio “Pitbull” on short notice. Of his 12 ura voittoja, the 29-year-old featherweight has earned four knockouts and six submissions; including a brutal knockout of Gustavo Limon just 20 seconds into round one. Fighting out of Whittier, Kalifornia., Corrales will share the home floor with his opponent and fellow California native, A.J. McKee, in Anaheim during the main card of "Bellator 160: Henderson vs.. Pitbull” päällä Elokuu 26.

 

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 and pundits as “Insane,” the 31-year-old has finished 18 hänen 24 voittaa ammattimaisena, winning titles in multiple regional promotions along the way. A product of Millenia MMA in Rancho Cucamonga, Kalifornia., where he trains alongside close friend Saad Awad, the Russian fighter is finally healthy following multiple setbacks to his knee. Karakhanyan now looks to climb the 145-pound ladder, in a stacked division that he once sat atop as the No. 1 haastaja.
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 Bellator MMA banner, the 28-year-old “Highlight Kid” looks to put on a stand-out performance in Bellator’s incredibly deep featherweight division.

 

Päivitetty "Bellator 160: Henderson vs.. Pitbull” Main Card:

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

Bellator MMA höyhensarja Ominaisuus Bout: A.J. McKee (4-0) vs. Henry Corrales (12-3)

Bellator MMA höyhensarja Ominaisuus Bout: Bubba Jenkins (11-2) vs. Georgi Karakhanyan (24-6-1)

 

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JOE TAIMANGLO UPSETS DARRION CALDWELL VIA GUILLOTINE DURING MAIN EVENT OF ‘BELLATOR 159’

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MULVANE, KS. (Heinäkuu 22, 2016) – In the main event of the evening, Darrion Caldwell (9-1) was submitted by Joe Taimanglo (23-6-1) in an absolutely shocking upset :09 seconds into the third and final frame.

With the defeat, the 2009 NCAA Div. 1 National Champion was handed the first loss of his career, kun taas “Juggernaut” has the entire Island of Guam rocking with his guillotine submission win. “The Wolf” was cruising heading into the third and final frame, but after shooting for a takedown, Taimanglo slapped on a choke and didn’t relinquish the hold until Caldwell tapped. The fight was slated to be a title eliminator, but because of Taimanglo failing to make weight, it remains to be seen who will challenge next for Eduardo Dantas’ otsikko.

Guillard Assassinates ‘Caveman’ in Front of Hometown Faithful

Melvin Guillard (33-16-2) put Dave Rickels (17-5) to sleep in front of his hometown fans during the co-main event of "Bellator 159: Caldwell vs. Taimanglo.” Jälkeen 90 seconds of closely contested action, “The Young Assassin” caught “The Caveman,” then followed with a series of vicious elbows that ended the action at 2:14 of round one.

 

Taistelun jälkeen, Guillard made it clear that he is done as a lightweight and will carry on his Bellator MMA career at 170-pounds, and hopes to fight renowned welterweight Paul "Semtex" Daley.

Ducote Taps Vargas in Flyweight Bout

Emily Ducote (3-1) handed Bruna Vargas (2-1) the first loss of her short career, landing an overhand right that she quickly followed up with a rear-naked choke, forcing the referee to call a halt to the action at :29 kierroksen kaksi. Taistelun jälkeen, Ducote dedicated the fight to her grandmother, who has helped her a great deal throughout her upbringing and supported her decision to pursue a career in mixed martial arts. Look for Ducote to make waves in the flyweight division in the future.

Weichel ‘Weasels’ Out Split Decision Win

In a fight that had plenty of title implications for both 145-pounders, Daniel Weichel (37-9) weaseled out a close decision victory against Emmanuel Sanchez (13-3) perjantai-iltana, receiving the benefit of the doubt from two of the three cage side judges. Weichel has now been on the positive end of 10 straight decisions, while Sanchez has been involved in four straight consecutive split decisions.

Alustavat Card Tulokset:

Brandon Phillips (6-1) voitti Chuka Willis (8-3) kautta yksimielinen päätös (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Chris Harris (7-0) voitti Matt Foster (6-9) via jättämisestä (Taka-Naked Choke) at 1:23 of R1

trey Ogden (6-1) voitti Manny Meraz (8-3) via jättämisestä (Giljotiini Choke) at 2:37 of R2

Philipe Lins (10-1) voitti William Viana (7-3) kautta KO (Lyöntejä) at 1:14 of R2

Jessica Middleton (1-0) voitti Bruna Ellen (2-1) kautta yksimielinen päätös (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Gaston Reyno (6-1) voitti L.J. Hermreck (3-2) kautta TKO (Lyöntejä) at 3:57 of R3

Johnny Marigo (2-0) voitti Andy Riley (2-2) via jättämisestä (Armbar) at 2:44 of R1

Fernando Martinez (15-10-1) voitti Marcio Navarro (14-13) jaetulla päätös (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

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EVERYTHING’S BIGGER IN TEXAS: HEAVYWEIGHTS CHEICK KONGO AND TONY JOHNSON HEADLINE ‘BELLATOR 161’

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NEWLY ANNOUNCED EVENT TAKES PLACE Syyskuu 16 AT H-E-B CENTER AT CEDAR PARK, TEXAS

SANTA MONICA, CALIF (Heinäkuu, 22) – Bellator MMA is heading back to the “Lone Star State,” where a heavyweight bout pitting Cheick Kongo(24-10-2) vastaan Tony Johnson (10-2) will serve as the main event of "Bellator 161: Kongo vs. Johnson," joka tapahtuu Syyskuu 16 at the H-E-B Center at Cedar Park, Texas, and will air LIVE and FREE on SPIKE.

 

The Scott Coker-led promotion will be holding its first-ever event at the H-E-B Center at Cedar Park, which is just a short drive from Austin. Liput "Bellator 161: Kongo vs. Johnson” klo $25 can be purchased at Bellator.com, Ticketmaster, or the H-E-B Center at Cedar Park Box Office starting next Perjantai, Heinäkuu 29 with an exclusive Bellator Nation pre-sale running the Keskiviikko ja Torstai prior. Additional contests will be announced in the coming weeks.

 

Tervehdys Pariisista, Kongo will enter the cage for the ninth time under the direction of Bellator MMA and make his third consecutive appearance in a card’s main event. An 18-fight veteran of the UFC, Kongo hopes to add to his current two-fight winning streak and 6-2 mark since joining the Viacom-owned promotion back in 2013. Standing 6 jalka 4, Kongo will have a noticeable height advantage over his shorter opponent. With half of his 24 career wins coming by way of knockout, Kongo will also attempt to finish Johnson for the first time of his professional career.

 

A native of North Platte, Nebraska, Johnson has strung together an impressive streak of three straight victories, including two in a row since re-joining the Bellator MMA fray. After making his professional debut in 2008, the 30-year-old made his Bellator MMA debut with a unanimous decision win over Derrick “The Black Beast” Lewis at “Bellator 46.” Since challenging current UFC Champion Daniel Cormier in 2010, Johnson has gone 6-1 with three knockout finishes, including noteworthy victories over Alexander Volkov and most recently Raphael Butler, aikana"Bellator 148: Daley vs.. Uhrich” aiemmin tänä vuonna.

 

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

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

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BENSON HENDERSON-PATRICIO ‘PITBULL’ TO VIE FOR LIGHTWEIGHT TITLE SHOT DURING MAIN EVENT OF ‘BELLATOR 160: HENDERSON VS. PITBULL’

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SANTA MONICA, CALIF (Heinäkuu 20, 2016) - Patricio "Pitbull" (25-3) is actively seeking revenge for his brother Patricky "Pitbull" after Bellator MMA’s new 155-pound kingpin Michael Chandler brutally finished the elder Freire during the co-main event of last month’s "Bellator: Dynamite 2” tapahtuma.

 

Patricio will be given the opportunity to avenge his brother’s loss – but in order to reach Chandler, “Pitbull” must first defeat Benson Henderson(23-6) vuonna päätapahtuma "Bellator 160: Henderson vs.. Pitbull” päällä Elokuu 26 inside Honda Center in Anaheim, Kalifornia., and airing LIVE and FREE on SPIKE at 10 p.m. JA/9 p.m. CT.

 

The card will be the Scott Coker-led promotions first at the Honda Center, which is home to the NHL’s Anaheim Ducks, AFL’s LA KISS, the Wooden Legacy Basketball Tournament, as well as the Big West Basketball Tournament.

 

Liput alkaen $30 varten "Bellator 160: Henderson vs.. Pitbull” can be purchased on Ticketmaster and Honda Center Box Office starting Perjantai, Heinäkuu 22 with an exclusive Bellator Nation pre-sale on Thursday, Heinäkuu 21.

 

Following Chandler’s knockout of Patricky, “Iron Mike” scaled the Bellator Cage to celebrate with his hometown faithful of St. Ludvig, but was immediately met by Patricio, who had been cornering his brother. The two exchanged words and now Bellator’s former featherweight titlist has made the decision to move up to lightweight and begin his path towards gold in two divisions.

 

Click image above to watch the altercation

 

In the way stands Henderson, a former UFC and WEC lightweight champion, who after three fights at welterweight now returns to the division where he reigned supreme for nearly two years. In his Bellator MMA debut, despite a size disparity, “Smooth” fought valiantly against 170-pound championAndrey Koreshkov, pudottamalla yksimielisyyttä. Now it will be “Pitbull” who’s fighting the larger competitor, and it all comes to a head during the main event of "Bellator 160: Henderson vs.. Pitbull” päällä Elokuu. 26, LIVE and FREE on SPIKE.

 

Additional contests will be announced in the coming weeks.

 

"Bellator 160: Henderson vs.. Pitbull” Main Card:

Bellator MMA Lightweight #1 Contender Main Event: Benson Henderson (25-3) vs. Patricio "Pitbull" Freire (25-3)

 

Tietoja Bellator MMA:

Bellator MMA on johtava Mixed Martial Arts organisaatio featuring monet parhaista taistelijoita maailmassa. Johdolla veteraani taistelu promoottori Scott Coker, Bellator on käytettävissä lähes 500 miljoonaa kotitaloutta maailmanlaajuisesti yli 140 maat. Yhdysvalloissa, Bellator näkyy Spike, MMA televisio johtaja. Bellator MMA koostuu johtoryhmän, joka sisältää top alan ammattilaisten televisiotuotannon, live tapahtuma orkestrointi, taistelija kehitys / suhteet, paikka hankinnat, sponsorointi luominen / kehittäminen, kansainvälinen lisensointi, markkinointi, mainonta, julkisuutta ja komission suhteet. Bellator perustuu Santa Monica, California ja omistaa viihde jättiläinen Viacom, koti maailman johtava viihde tuotemerkkejä, jotka yhdistävät yleisöt kautta kiinnostavaa sisältöä eri televisio, elokuva, verkossa ja mobiilialustoille.

 

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"Bellator 158: LONDON’ DELIVERS – OFFERING KNOCKOUTS, SUBMISSIONS & POKE BALLS

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LONTOO — (Heinäkuu 16, 2016) - Douglas Lima (27-6) ja Paul Daley (38-14-2) had been bound to cross paths throughout their Bellator MMA tenures, and on Saturday night at The O2 in London, the welterweight battle finally came to a head.

Päätapahtuma “Bellator 158: Lontoo” pitted the former 170-pound titlist against “Semtex,” an Englishman who has been on a tear since coming back into the fray. Over the course of 15 minuuttia, the two warriors ripped into each other’s bodies, rocking their foe with shots and scoring takedowns. Much to the chagrin of Daley’s hometown faithful, Lima got the better of Daley, earning a unanimous decision of (30-27 x3). Kun voitto, Lime, eyes a rematch with Andrey Koreshkov, the man who took his title nearly a year ago.

Matt Mitrione Moves to 2-0 Under the Bellator MMA Umbrella

Matt Mitrione (11-5) returned to the Bellator MMA cage fresh off his victory at “Bellator: Dynamite 2” and finished Oli Thompson (17-9), winning his second fight in three weeks. “Meathead” and the former Britain’s strongest man winner went toe-to-toe for the better part of two rounds, but at 4:21 in the second frame, Mitrione turned the lights out for Thompson. Nyt, Mitrione moves ever closer to a shot at the vacant heavyweight belt, something he hopes to claim before the end of 2016.

 

Michael Page’s Knee Catches Itself A ‘Cyborg’

It’s rare when antics following a fight upstage a flying knee knockout, mutta Michael Page (12-0) managed to do just that with his second round finish of Evangelista “Cyborg” (21-19) on Satuday night in London. Loppu tuli 4:31 toisen kehyksen, when Cyborg shot for a takedown but was caught in the head with a knee that sent him sprawling to the mat.

 

Sen jälkeen, “Venom” continued to do what he does best – entertain.

Click here to watch the post-fight celebration everyone is talking about.

Francis Carmont Submits Opponent in Opening Round

In light heavyweight action, Francis Carmont (25-11) voitti Lukasz Klinger (7-3) via submission to bounce back from his defeat at the hands of Phil Davis. Lopussa tuli 3:54 aukon rungon, when Georges St. Pierre’s training partner used the D’Arce choke to make his opponent tap out.

James Gallagher is 19-Years-Old & is a “Strabanimal”

 

In the opening contest of "Bellator 158: London” James Gallagher (4-0) piti voittamaton ennätys ennallaan, cruising to a unanimous decision victory against Mike Cutting (6-6). “The Strabanimal” did all he could to have an action-packed Bellator MMA debut, but Cutting – who missed weight on Friday – relentlessly circled the cage, avoiding as much toe-to-toe combat as possible. Lopulta, it didn’t matter, as the 19-year-old cruised to a unanimous 30-27 voitto.

Alustavat Card Tulokset:

James Mulheron (9-1) voitti Neil Grove (12-8-1) kautta yksimielinen päätös (29-28, 30-27, 30-26)

Michael Shipman (9-1) voitti Dom Clark (7-10) via jättämisestä (Anaconda rikastin) R1

Pietro Menga (13-0) voitti Spencer Hewitt (12-11) kautta tyrmäys (booli) at :41 of R1

Luiz Tosta (8-4-1) ja Dean Garnett (7-0-1) fought to majority draw

Jason Radcliffe (9-2) voitti Jack Mason (29-16-1) kautta tyrmäys (polvi) at :14 of R1

Manuel Garcia (28-19) voitti Alex Reid (11-10-1) kautta yksimielinen päätös (30-26, 30-27, 30-27)

Danny Mitchell (18-7) voitti C.J. Meeks (5-2) via jättämisestä (twister) 4:25 of R1

Nathanial Wood (9-3) voitti Chase Morton (6-3) via jättämisestä (taka-alasti kuristin) at 3:59 of R3

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Katkoja tv esittelee KNOCKOUT viikonloppuna MAAILMANMESTARI kamppailulajeja

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Bellator MMA Presents:
Benson Henderson vs.
PATRICIO “PITBULL” FREIRE
Päällä Perjantai, Elokuu 26
Premier Boxing Champions Presents:
ROBERT GUERRERO vs.
DAVID PERALTA
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Alfredo Angulo &
Terrell Gausha
Päällä Lauantai, Elokuu 27
Honda Center Anaheimissa, KUTEN. Vastaanottamaan tällaisia ​​Back-to-back Major
Combat Sports Events

 

New York, New York, Heinäkuu 16, 2016 – Kaikkein vauhdikas, pahiten lyömällä viikonloppuna urheilu tänä kesänä tulee olla Riossa – mutta Anaheim – kuten Spike Urheilu esittelee kaksi maailmanluokan tapahtumia back-to-back yötä. Bellator MMA: n Benson Henderson(23-6) ja Patrick “Pitbull” Freire (25-3), Kaksi mielenkiintoisimmista Vapaaottelu taistelijoita maailmassa, ottavat yhteen Perjantai, Elokuu 26 (10:00pm-12:00pM ET/PT). Toiminta jatkuu seuraavana päivänä Robert “Ghost” Soturi(33-4-1) ottamista David Emanuel Peralta (25-2-1) päällä Lauantai, Elokuu 27 (9:00-11:00pm ET/PT). Molemmat tilaisuudet ovat peräisin Honda Center Anaheimissa, KUTEN.
Benson Henderson on taistellut ja voittanut monet parhaista taistelijoita maailmassa. Hänen vaikuttava jatkaa sisältää voittoja: Frankie Edgar, Donald Cerrone, Gilbert Melendez, Nate Diaz, Jim Miller ja Bellator n Josh Thomson. Mutta “Sileä” ei ole koskaan kohdannut vihainen “Pitbull” yksi tärkeimmistä taistelee elämästään.
Patrick “Pitbull” Freiere on entinen höyhenenkevyt maailmanmestari kuka on tehostamassa kevyt suurin haaste hänen koristeltu uransa. In Shakespearen kierre, win yli Henderson asettaisi hänet jonossa otsikko ampui vastaan ​​äskettäin kruunattiin 155-kiloinen mestari Michael Chandler, joka teki maalin julma tyrmäys yli Patricio veli turvata divisioonan kruunu. Mutta kostaa veljensä tappio, hänen täytyy ensin voittaa erittäin pidetty “Nauha.”
Henderson on myös tarvitsevat ison voiton, kun hänen viime Bellator debytoi pilalle välisarjan mestari Andrey Koreshkov. Osuvia venäläinen teki yksimielisen päätöksen voitto viiden kierroksen rähinä vastaan ​​Henderson viime huhtikuun“Bellator 153: Koreshkov vs. Henderson.”
Robert Guerrero on yksi suurimpia nimiä nyrkkeily tänään, taistellut urheilun teltta nimiä kuten Floyd Mayweather. Entinen maailmanmestari useita painoluokissa, hän omistaa allekirjoitus voittoja yli Andre Berto Joel Casamayor. Mutta nyt Guerrero on pyrkimys palata huipulle välisarjan divisioonan alkaa tämän matchup elokuuta 27. Hänen täytyy voittaa osuvia argentiinalaisen slugger David Emanuel Peralta nähdä hänen unelmansa istunnon huipulla divisioonan toteutunut jälleen.
Tripleheader myös toimintapitoisessa slugger Alfredo Angulo (24-5)saamassa taistelu-testattu Freddy Hernandez (33-8)taistelussa Meksikon riitele. Fanien suosikki Etelä-Kaliforniassa, Angulo siirtyy tähän taisteluun etene kahden pudotuspelit voittoja ja hän näyttää tehdä kolme peräkkäin, kun hän astuu kehään päälleElokuu 27. Veteraani monia mielenkiintoisia 154 kiloa kilpailuihin, Angulo etsii edelleen tehdä melua keskisarjan divisioonan vastaan ​​Hernandez, joka on voittanut kolme viimeistä taistelee menossa tähän välienselvittely.
Täydentämällä yönä televisioidaan taistelee on 2012 US-. Jumalainen Terrell Gausha(18-0) pannen voittamaton ennätys linjalla vastaan ​​Bronx n Steve Martinez(16-2). Taistelu ulos Cleveland, Gausha on noussut rankingissa viisi voittoja 2015 ja seitsemäs kierros pysähtyminen Orlando Lora huhtikuussa. Nyt hän testaa itseään vastaan ​​vastaan ​​vaarallisia Martinez, joka on kirjattu reiät 13 hänen 16 voittoja.
Liput Elokuu 27 tapahtuma, joka edistävät TGB Promotions, hinnoitellaan $31, $58, $108 ja $203, plus mahdolliset palkkiot, myyntiin Keskiviikko, Heinäkuu 20. Liput ovat saatavilla ticketmaster.com, Ticketmaster vähittäiskaupan paikoissa tai soittamalla800-745-3000. Liput ovat saatavilla myös Honda Center Box Office.
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BENSON HENDERSON-PATRICIO ‘PITBULL’ TO VIE FOR LIGHTWEIGHT TITLE SHOT DURING MAIN EVENT OF ‘BELLATOR 160’

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NEWLY ANNOUNCED EVENT TAKES PLACE Elokuu 26 AT HONDA CENTER IN ANAHEIM, CALIF.

SANTA MONICA, CALIF (Heinäkuu, 16) - Patricio "Pitbull" (25-3) is actively seeking revenge for his brother Patricky "Pitbull" after Bellator MMA’s new 155-pound kingpin Michael Chandler brutally finished the elder Freire during the co-main event of last month’s "Bellator: Dynamite 2”tapahtuma.

 

Tänään, Bellator MMA is pleased to announce that Patricio will be given the opportunity to avenge his brother’s loss – but in order to reach Chandler, “Pitbull” must first defeat Benson Henderson (23-6) vuonna päätapahtuma "Bellator 160: Henderson vs.. Pitbull” päällä Elokuu 26 inside Honda Center in Anaheim, Kalifornia., and airing LIVE and FREE on SPIKE.

 

The card will be the Scott Coker-led promotions first at the 18,000 plus Honda Center, which is home to the NHL’s Anaheim Ducks, AFL’s LA KISS, the Wooden Legacy Basketball Tournament, as well as the Big West Basketball Tournament.

 

Liput alkaen $30 varten "Bellator 160: Henderson vs.. Pitbull” can be purchased on Ticketmaster and Honda Center Box Office starting Perjantai, Heinäkuu 22 with an exclusive Bellator Nation pre-sale on Torstai, Heinäkuu 21.

 

Following Chandler’s knockout of Patricky, “Iron Mike” scaled the Bellator Cage to celebrate with his hometown faithful of St. Ludvig, but was immediately met by Patricio, who had been cornering his brother. The two exchanged words and now Bellator’s former featherweight titlist has made the decision to move up to lightweight and begin his path towards gold in two divisions.

 

 

In the way stands Henderson, a former UFC and WEC lightweight champion, who after three fights at welterweight now returns to the division where he reigned supreme for nearly two years. In his Bellator MMA debut, despite a size disparity, “Smooth” fought valiantly against 170-pound champion Andrey Koreshkov, pudottamalla yksimielisyyttä. Now it will be “Pitbull” who’s fighting the larger competitor, and it all comes to a head during the main event of "Bellator 160: Henderson vs.. Pitbull”päällä Elokuu. 26, LIVE and FREE on SPIKE.

 

Additional contests will be announced in the coming weeks.

 

"Bellator 160: Henderson vs.. Pitbull” Main Card:

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

 

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WORLD SERIES OF FIGHTING SIGNS WELTERWEIGHT STAR PAUL BRADLEY TO EXCLUSIVE, MULTI-FIGHT AGREEMENT

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LAS VEGAS (Heinäkuu 14, 2016) -World Series of Fighting (WSOF.com) announced today that it has signed another heralded star – welterweight (170 kiloa) powerhouse Paul “The Gentleman” Bradley (23-6, 2 NC) – eksklusiiviseen, multi-fight agreement.

5-jalka-9, 33-year-old Bradley of San Diego, Kalifornia. will make his debut inside the World Series of Fighting decagon cage on a date to be announced.

“We are excited to welcome aboard Paul Bradley, and look forward to having him test his skills in our highly competitive welterweight division,"Sanoi World Series of Fighting presidentti Isä Chiefs. “Paul has fought and triumphed over some top caliber opposition during his 10-year career, so we are confident that he will be a great addition to our roster.”

Hänen viimeinen käyntiin Tammikuu 29, Bradley, who originally hails from Tama, Iowa, scored a stunning, 40-second TKO (lyöntejä) on previously undefeated, rising star and fellow, former collegiate wrestling ace Chris Honeycutt klo Bellator 148.

A veteran of both the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and Strikeforce and a contestant on Ultimate Fighter: Team Rampage vs. Team Forresttodellisuus sarja, Bradley will look for his third consecutive win when he competes under the World Series of Fighting promotional banner for the first time.

Prior to the victory over Honeycutt, Bradley notched a unanimous decision over Josh "Hammaslääkäri" Neer klo Bellator 129 lokakuuta 17, 2014.

Elinikäinen urheilija, Bradley twice earned All-American honors while wrestling for the University of Iowa. He placed as high as fourth in the NCAA national championships during his tenure at the NCAA Division I program.

Elävät World Series of Fighting toiminta palaa NBCSN päälle Lauantai, Heinäkuu 30 at 10:30 p.m. JA/7:30 p.m. PT, with star-studded event featuring two world championship rematches.

In the main event of WSOF32, reigning bantamweight (135 kiloa) mestariMarlon Moraes (16-4-1) will risk his title for the second time against Josh "Gentleman" Hill (14-1) kun taas, yhteistuotantoa päätapahtuma, höyhensarjalainen (145 kiloa) mestari Alexandre "Captain" Almeida (18-5) will defend his title against the fighter he took it from – Lance Palmer (10-2).
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INJURY TO LINTON VASSELL CAUSES MAIN CARD SHIFT, LUKASZ KLINGER NOW FACES FRANCIS CARMONT ON JULY 16

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LONTOO — (Heinäkuu 5, 2016) – An injury to Linton Vassell (16-5, 1 NC) has derailed “The Swarm’s” summer plans of competing in front of his fellow Englishmen against Francis Carmont (24-11) during the main card of “Bellator 158: Lontoo," joka pidetäänHeinäkuu 16 inside one of the world’s most popular venues, The O2 in London, Englanti. Sen sijaan, Carmont will now fight Lukasz Klinger (7-2) at 205-pounds.

 

One of the card’s featured preliminary fights has also changed, with the news that the always-exciting James Mulheron (8-1) will now enter the cage to fight London native Neil Grove(12-7).

 

In addition to these newly announced bouts, fans will also have the pleasure of watching the always-entertaining British sensation Paul Daley (38-13-2), as he prepares to put on a show for his hometown fans against former welterweight world champion and knockout specialist,Douglas Lima (26-6). Michael "Venom" Page (10-0) aims to continue his raging pace and remain unbeaten when he challenges himself against MMA veteran “Cyborg” Santos (21-17). Rounding out the televised action, Matt Mitrione (10-5) will return after his emphatic win last month to face “Britain’s Strongest Man” Oli Thompson (17-8) in a heavyweight beater, jaJames Gallagher (3-0) ottaa itselleen Mike Cutting (6-5).

 

In the United Kingdom, "Bellator 158: London” will be broadcast on SPIKE UK from 9 – 10 p.m. BST and Channel 5 alkaen 10 p.m. – midnight BST. Meanwhile in America, the card will air elää ja vapaa on SPIKE at 9 p.m. JA/PT.

 

Tickets start at only £40.00 and are on sale now at TheO2.co.uk or The O2 Box Office.

 

Tervehdys Pariisista, Ranska, the 34-year-old Carmont will be making his first appearance of 2016 and fourth under the Bellator MMA umbrella. Carmont had strung together a couple wins before his most recent appearance at "Bellator MMA: Dynamite 1. " After winning his first bout of the evening, Carmont replaced an injured Muhammed "Kuningas Mo" Lawalilta on just a few minutes’ notice, to face a formidable Phil Davis in the tournament final, where he was defeated. Nyt, “Limitless” looks to upset Klinger during the main card of "Bellator 158: London.”

A native of Przemysl, Puola, Klinger has been competing professionally since 2013 and taken fights almost exclusively in the United Kingdom. The 32-year-old went nearly three years without suffering his first loss as a pro, amassing finishes in all seven of his victories. “Hitman” has laced up the gloves once already in 2016, and now looks to impress in his Bellator MMA debut when he faces Carmont on Heinäkuu 16 at The O2 in London.

 

"Bellator 158: London” Fight Card

Bellator MMA Welterweight Feature Bout: Douglas Lima (26-6) vs. Paul Daley (38-13-2)

Bellator MMA Heavyweight Feature Bout: Matt Mitrione (10-5) vs. Oli Thompson (17-8)

Bellator MMA Welterweight Feature Bout: Michael Page (10-0) vs. Evangelista "Cyborg" Santos (21-17)

Bellator MMA Light Heavyweight Feature Bout: Francis Carmont (24-11) vs. Lukasz Klinger (7-2)

Bellator MMA höyhensarja Ominaisuus Bout: James Gallagher (3-0) vs. Mike Cutting (6-5)

 

Alustava Card:

Bellator MMA Heavyweight Preliminary Bout: James Mulheron (8-1) vs. Neil Grove (12-7)

Bellator MMA Middleweight Alustavat Bout: Michael Shipman (8-1) vs. Lee Chadwick (21-12-1)

Bellator MMA kärpässarja Alustavat Bout: Pietro Menga (12-0) vs. Spencer Hewitt (12-10)

Bellator MMA kääpiösarjalainen Alustavat Bout: Luiz Tosta (9-2) vs. Dean Garnett (7-0)

Bellator MMA Middleweight Alustavat Bout: Jason Radcliffe (8-2) vs. Jack Mason (29-15)

Bellator MMA Welterweight Alustavat Bout: Chase Morton (6-2) vs. Nathaniel Wood (8-3)

Bellator MMA Middleweight Alustavat Bout: Alex Reid (11-9-1) vs. Manuel Garcia (27-19)

Bellator MMA Middleweight Alustavat Bout: C.J. Meeks (4-1) vs. Danny Mitchell (17-7-1)

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"Bellator 158: LONDON’ NOW FEATURES TWO OF THE GAME’S TOP HEAVYWEIGHT SLUGGERS WITH THE ADDITION OF MATT MITRIONE-OLI THOMPSON

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LONTOO — (Heinäkuu 1, 2016) – Fresh off his emphatic knockout victory over Carl Seumanutafa at "Bellator: Dynamite 2,” former NFL player Matt Mitrione (10-5) has cleared medical testing and will now face “Britain’s Strongest Man” winner Oli Thompson(17-8) during the main card of “Bellator 158: Lontoo," which will take place on July 16 inside one of the world’s most popular venues, The O2 in London, Englanti.

 

Lisäksi, fans will also have the pleasure of watching the always-entertaining British sensation Paul Daley (38-13-2), as he prepares to put on a show for his hometown fans against Brazilian knockout specialist Douglas Lima (26-6). Michael "Venom" Page (10-0) aims to continue his raging pace and remain unbeaten when he challenges himself against MMA veteran “Cyborg” Santos (21-17), ja Linton Vassell (16-5), who returns to action against Francis Carmont (24-11).

 

In the United Kingdom, "Bellator 158: London” will be broadcast on SPIKE UK from 9 – 10 p.m. BST and Channel 5 alkaen 10 p.m. – midnight BST. Meanwhile in America, the card will air elää ja vapaa on SPIKE at 9 p.m. JA/PT.

 

Tickets start at only £40.00 and are on sale now at TheO2.co.uk or The O2 Box Office.

 

The 37-year-old Mitrione will enter the Bellator cage for the second time under a month, after knocking out Seumanutafa (10-6) in his promotional debut on June 24, in a journey that was brilliantly documented by Chuck Mindenhall. A native of Indianapolis, “Meathead” joined the Bellator MMA team as one of the highest profile free agent acquisitions ever, carrying with him a talented athletic background that includes stints in the NFL with the New York Giants, San Francisco 49ers and Minnesota Vikings. Mitrione is a 14-time UFC veteran that is known for ending fights early and violently, with nine of his ten victories coming by way of knockout and six of them ending in the first round.

 

A resident of East Sussex, Englanti, Thompson will be making his Bellator MMA debut after 25 career fights amongst the heavyweight division’s elite. “The Spartan,” who solidified himself as “Britain’s Strongest Man” in 2006, is looking to build off an impressive 2015 kampanja, in which he emerged victorious in all five of his bouts, including two first round knockouts. Since making his professional debut in 2009, Thompson has fought under the direction of multiple regional promotions, and the UFC. At 36 vuotiaita, he will undoubtedly make the most important appearance of his career when he takes center stage in front of thousands of hometown fans in the main event of "Bellator: London” päällä Heinäkuu 16.

"Bellator 158: London” Fight Card

Bellator MMA Welterweight Feature Bout: Douglas Lima (26-6) vs. Paul Daley (38-13-2)

Bellator MMA Heavyweight Feature Bout: Matt Mitrione (9-5) vs. Oli Thompson (17-8)

Bellator MMA Welterweight Feature Bout: Michael Page (10-0) vs. Evangelista "Cyborg" Santos (21-17)

Bellator MMA Light Heavyweight Feature Bout: Linton Vassell (16-5) vs. Francis Carmont (24-11)

Bellator MMA höyhensarja Ominaisuus Bout: James Gallagher (3-0) vs. Mike Cutting (6-5)

 

Alustava Card:

Bellator MMA Middleweight Alustavat Bout: Michael Shipman (8-1) vs. Lee Chadwick (21-12-1)

Bellator MMA kärpässarja Alustavat Bout: Pietro Menga (12-0) vs. Spencer Hewitt (12-10)

Bellator MMA kääpiösarjalainen Alustavat Bout: Luiz Tosta (9-2) vs. Dean Garnett (7-0)

Bellator MMA Middleweight Alustavat Bout: Jason Radcliffe (8-2) vs. Jack Mason (29-15)

Bellator MMA Welterweight Alustavat Bout: Chase Morton (6-2) vs. Nathaniel Wood (8-3)

Bellator MMA Middleweight Alustavat Bout: Alex Reid (11-9-1) vs. Manuel Garcia (27-19)

Bellator MMA Middleweight Alustavat Bout: C.J. Meeks (4-1) vs. Danny Mitchell (17-7-1)