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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 (Hōngongoi 25, 2016) – Two high-profile featherweight attractions have been added to the main card of the recently announced "Bellator 160: Henderson vs. Pitbull” kaupapa i runga i August 26 at Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif. The first pitting the undefeated A.J. McKee (4-0) ki 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).

 

Tikiti hoki "Bellator 160: Henderson vs. Pitbull” tīmata i $30 and can be purchased now on Ticketmaster and at Honda Center Box Office. Tatau mo tuwhera i te hui 4:45 p.m. PT local time and the first preliminary bout – which streams live on Bellator.com aTe Bellator Mobile App — haamata i 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, ka 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 August 26 i roto i te Anaheim.

 

I 21 tau o te ao, McKee is undoubtedly one of the of mixed martial arts top young prospects. After beginning his career 7-1 hei runaruna, “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, Calif. 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 umanga whakaora, 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, Calif., 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” i runga i August 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 o tona 24 toa ano he ngaio, winning titles in multiple regional promotions along the way. A product of Millenia MMA in Rancho Cucamonga, Calif., 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 nguha.
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.

 

Whakahoutia "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 mā Āhuahira a'ee: A.J. McKee (4-0) vs. Henry Corrales (12-3)

Bellator MMA mā Āhuahira a'ee: 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. (Hōngongoi 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, te 2009 NCAA Div. 1 National Champion was handed the first loss of his career, ia “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’ taitara.

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.” I muri i 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 o te tetahi a tawhio noa.

 

I muri i te whawhai, 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 Daley "Semtex" Paora.

Ducote Taps Vargas in Flyweight Bout

Emily Ducote (3-1) ringa 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 o te a tawhio noa e rua. I muri i te whawhai, 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) on Friday night, 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.

Hua Kāri hukihuki:

Brandon Phillips (6-1) patua Chuka Willis (8-3) mā te whakatau Kotahi tonu (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Chris Harris (7-0) patua Matt Foster (6-9) mā tāpaetanga (Rear-tahanga hei whakakowaowao i) i 1:23 of R1

Trey Ogden (6-1) patua Manny Meraz (8-3) mā tāpaetanga (Kowaowaotia iho pororere) i 2:37 of R2

Philipe Lins (10-1) patua William Viana (7-3) mā KO (Nifó) i 1:14 of R2

Jessica Middleton (1-0) patua Bruna Ellen (2-1) mā te whakatau Kotahi tonu (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Gaston Reyno (6-1) patua L.J. Hermreck (3-2) mā TKO (Nifó) i 3:57 of R3

Johnny Marigo (2-0) patua Andy Riley (2-2) mā tāpaetanga (Armbar) i 2:44 of R1

Fernando Martinez (15-10-1) patua Marcio navarro (14-13) mā te whakatau ritua (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 SEPTEMBER 16 AT H-E-B CENTER AT CEDAR PARK, Texas

Santa MONICA, Calif (Hōngongoi, 22) – Bellator MMA is heading back to the “Lone Star State,” where a heavyweight bout pitting Cheick Congo(24-10-2) ki Tony Johnson (10-2) will serve as the main event of "Bellator 161: Kongo vs. Johnson," e e wahi i runga i Mahuru 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. Tikiti hoki "Bellator 161: Kongo vs. Johnson” tīmata i $25 can be purchased at Bellator.com, Ticketmaster, or the H-E-B Center at Cedar Park Box Office starting next Rāmere, Hōngongoi 29 with an exclusive Bellator Nation pre-sale running the Wednesday a Rāpare prior. Additional contests will be announced in the coming weeks.

 

Hailing from Paris, 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 waewae 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, i roto i"Bellator 148: Daley vs. Uhrich” mua i tenei tau.

 

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

Bellator MMA Takahanga Main taumahamaha: Cheick Congo (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 (Hōngongoi 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” takahanga.

 

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) i roto i te hui matua o "Bellator 160: Henderson vs. Pitbull” i runga i August 26 inside Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif., and airing LIVE and FREE on SPIKE at 10 p.m. AND/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.

 

Tickets tīmata i $30 hoki "Bellator 160: Henderson vs. Pitbull” can be purchased on Ticketmaster and Honda Center Box Office starting Rāmere, Hōngongoi 22 with an exclusive Bellator Nation pre-sale on Thursday, Hōngongoi 21.

 

Following Chandler’s knockout of Patricky, “Iron Mike” scaled the Bellator Cage to celebrate with his hometown faithful of St. Louis, 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, dropping a unanimous decision. 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” i runga i Aug. 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)

 

Mō Bellator MMA:

Bellator MMA Ko te Mixed whakahaere Arts ārahi ngā tokomaha nga whawhai pai o roto i te ao nei. I raro i te aronga o te kaiwhakatairanga whawhai hōia Scott Coker, Ko te wātea Bellator ki meimei 500 miriona mau fare te ao i roto i runga i 140 whenua. I roto i te United States, Ka taea te kite i Bellator i runga i te Koi, te rangatira pouaka MMA. Uru Bellator MMA te o te rōpū whakahaere e ngā runga ngaio ahumahi i roto i te hanga pouaka, rōpū takahanga ora, whanaketanga whawhai / whanaunga, ähua wāhi, i hanga e tautoko / whanaketanga, raihana ao, marketing, pānuitanga, publicity me te kōmihana whanaunga. Hāngai Bellator i roto i Santa Monica, California, ka puritia e te whakangahau Rapa Viacom, home ki rama pirimia whakangahau o te ao e hono ki te hunga i roto i te ihirangi mālohi puta noa i te pouaka whakaata, nekehanga pikitia, ipurangi me te pūkoro tüäpapa.

 

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

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LONDON — (Hōngongoi 16, 2016) - Douglas Lima (27-6) a Paora 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.

Ko te hui matua o “Bellator 158: London” 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 meneti, 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). Ki te te win, 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. Na, 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, engari Michael Whārangi (12-0) managed to do just that with his second round finish of Evangelista “Cyborg” (21-19) on Satuday night in London. Haere mai te iku'anga i 4:31 o te rua o nga anga, when Cyborg shot for a takedown but was caught in the head with a knee that sent him sprawling to the mat.

 

I muri i taua, “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) patua Lukasz Klinger (7-3) via submission to bounce back from his defeat at the hands of Phil Davis. Haere mai te mutunga i 3:54 o te anga tuwhera, 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) i pupuri i tona record tūturu tonu, 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. I roto i te mutunga, it didn’t matter, as the 19-year-old cruised to a unanimous 30-27 wikitoria.

Hua Kāri hukihuki:

James Mulheron (9-1) patua Neil Grove (12-8-1) mā te whakatau Kotahi tonu (29-28, 30-27, 30-26)

Michael Shipman (9-1) patua Dom Clark (7-10) mā tāpaetanga (Anaconda Choke) R1

Pietro Menga (13-0) patua Spencer Hewitt (12-11) mā knockout (meke) i :41 of R1

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

Jason Radcliffe (9-2) patua Jack Mason (29-16-1) mā knockout (turi) i :14 of R1

Manuel Garcia (28-19) patua Alex Reid (11-10-1) mā te whakatau Kotahi tonu (30-26, 30-27, 30-27)

Danny Mitchell (18-7) patua C.J. Meeks (5-2) mā tāpaetanga (twister) 4:25 of R1

Nathanial Wood (9-3) patua Chase Morton (6-3) mā tāpaetanga (kowaowaotia iho muri-tahanga) i 3:59 of R3

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SPIKE TV PRESENTS A KNOCKOUT WEEKEND OF WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP COMBAT SPORTS

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Bellator MMA Presents:
BENSON HENDERSON vs.
Patricio “PITBULL” FREIRE
I Rāmere, August 26
Premier Boxing Champions Presents:
ROBERT GUERRERO vs.
DAVID PERALTA
Also Featuring
Alfredo Angulo &
Terrell Gausha
I Rāhoroi, August 27
Honda Center In Anaheim, Pērā i. To Host These Back-To-Back Major
Combat Sports Events

 

New York, NY, Hōngongoi 16, 2016 – The most action-packed, hardest-hitting weekend in sports this summer will be not be in Rio – but in Anaheim – as Spike Sports presents two world-class events on back-to-back nights. Bellator MMA’s Benson Henderson(23-6) a Patrick “Pitbull” Freire (25-3), two of the most exciting mixed martial arts fighters in the world, do battle on Rāmere, August 26 (10:00pm-12:00am ET/PT). The action continues the next day with Robert “Ko te Varua” Warrior(33-4-1) tango i runga i David Emanuel Peralta (25-2-1) i runga i Rāhoroi, August 27 (9:00-11:00pm ET/PT). Both events will emanate from Honda Center in Anaheim, Pērā i.
Benson Henderson has fought and beaten many of the best fighters in the world. His impressive resume includes victories over: Frankie Edgar, Donald Cerrone, Gilbert Melendez, Nate Diaz, Jim Miller and Bellator’s Josh Thomson. Ko “Smooth” has never faced an angry “Pitbull” in one of the most important fights of his life.
Patrick “Pitbull” Freiere is a former featherweight world champion who is stepping up to lightweight in the biggest challenge of his decorated career. In a Shakespearean twist, a win over Henderson would put him in line for a title shot against recently crowned 155-pound champion Michael Chandler, who scored a brutal knockout over Patricio’s brother to secure the division’s crown. But to avenge his brother’s loss, he must first defeat the highly-regarded “Bendo.”
Henderson is also in need of a big win as his recent Bellator debut was spoiled by welterweight champion Andrey Koreshkov. The hard-hitting Russian scored a unanimous decision victory in a five-round brawl against Henderson this past April at“Bellator 153: Koreshkov vs. Henderson.”
Robert Guerrero is among the biggest names in boxing today, having fought the sport’s marquee names like Floyd Mayweather. A former world champion in multiple weight classes, he owns signature victories over Andre Berto and Joel Casamayor. But now Guerrero is on a quest to return to the top of the welterweight division beginning with this matchup on August 27. He must defeat the hard-hitting Argentinian slugger David Emanuel Peralta to see his dreams of sitting atop the division realized once again.
The tripleheader also features all-action slugger Alfredo Angulo (24-5)taking on battle-tested Freddy Hernandez (33-8)in a battle of Mexican brawlers. A fan favorite in Southern California, Angulo enters this fight coming off of two knockout victories and he will look to make it three in a row when he steps into the ring onAugust 27. A veteran of many exciting 154-pound contests, Angulo is looking to continue to make noise in the middleweight division against Hernandez, who has won his last three fights heading into this showdown.
Rounding out the night of televised fights is 2012 U.S. Häkinakina Terrell Gausha(18-0) putting his undefeated record on the line against the Bronx’s Steve Martinez(16-2). Whawhai i roto i te Cleveland, Gausha has risen up the rankings with five victories in 2015 and a seventh round stoppage of Orlando Lora in April. Now he will test himself against against the dangerous Martinez, who has recorded knockouts in 13 o tona 16 whakaora.
Tikiti mo te August 27 takahanga, whakatairangatia ana e te e TGB Whakatairanga, E utu i $31, $58, $108 a $203, me utu e hāngai ana, haere i runga i te hoko Wednesday, Hōngongoi 20. Tickets are available via ticketmaster.com, Ticketmaster retail locations or by calling800-745-3000. Tickets are also available at the 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 AUGUST 26 AT HONDA CENTER IN ANAHEIM, Calif.

Santa MONICA, Calif (Hōngongoi, 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”takahanga.

 

I teie mahana,, 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) i roto i te hui matua o "Bellator 160: Henderson vs. Pitbull” i runga i August 26 inside Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif., 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.

 

Tickets tīmata i $30 hoki "Bellator 160: Henderson vs. Pitbull” can be purchased on Ticketmaster and Honda Center Box Office starting Rāmere, Hōngongoi 22 with an exclusive Bellator Nation pre-sale on Rāpare, Hōngongoi 21.

 

Following Chandler’s knockout of Patricky, “Iron Mike” scaled the Bellator Cage to celebrate with his hometown faithful of St. Louis, 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, dropping a unanimous decision. 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”i runga i Aug. 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 (Hōngongoi 14, 2016) -World Series o te whawhai (WSOF.com) announced today that it has signed another heralded star – welterweight (170 pauna) powerhouse Paul “The Gentleman” Bradley (23-6, 2 NC) – ki te motuhake, multi-fight agreement.

Te 5-waewae-9, 33-year-old Bradley of San Diego, Calif. 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,"Ka mea a World Series o Fighting peresideni Rangatira Matua. “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.”

I roto i tona tīmatanga whakamutunga i runga i January 29, Bradley, who originally hails from Tama, Iowa, scored a stunning, 40-second TKO (nifó) on previously undefeated, rising star and fellow, former collegiate wrestling ace Chris Honeycutt i Bellator 148.

A veteran of both the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and Strikeforce and a contestant on Ko te Ultimate Fighter: Team Rampage vs. Team Forrestraupapa mau, 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 "Ko e OMAHA" pai- i Bellator 129 i runga i Oketopa 17, 2014.

A lifelong athlete, 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.

Ora World Series o te mahi whawhai hoki ki te NBCSN i runga i Rāhoroi, Hōngongoi 30 i 10:30 p.m. AND/7:30 p.m. PT, with star-studded event featuring two world championship rematches.

In the main event of WSOF32, reigning bantamweight (135 pauna) toaMarlon Moraes (16-4-1) will risk his title for the second time against Josh "Pūwhero" Hill (14-1) ia, i roto i te hui tahi-matua, tekau mā (145 pauna) toa 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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NEIL GROVE STEPS UP ON SHORT NOTICE TO FIGHT JAMES MULHERON

LONDON — (Hōngongoi 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: London," e tango i te wahi i runga iHōngongoi 16 inside one of the world’s most popular venues, The O2 in London, Ingarangi. Engari, 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 Paora 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 whārangi "mana'o" (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, aJames Gallagher (3-0) e i runga i 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 i 10 p.m. – midnight BST. Meanwhile in America, the card will air ora me te free on SPIKE at 9 p.m. AND/PT.

 

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

 

Hailing from Paris, France, 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: Taipohū 1. " After winning his first bout of the evening, Carmont replaced an injured Muhammed "Kingi Mo" Lawal on just a few minutes’ notice, to face a formidable Phil Davis in the tournament final, where he was defeated. Na, “Limitless” looks to upset Klinger during the main card of "Bellator 158: London.”

A native of Przemysl, Poland, 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 Hōngongoi 16 at The O2 in London.

 

"Bellator 158: London” Fight Card

Bellator MMA Welterweight Āhuahira a'ee: Douglas Lima (26-6) vs. Paora Daley (38-13-2)

Bellator MMA taumahamaha Āhuahira a'ee: Matt Mitrione (10-5) vs. Oli Thompson (17-8)

Bellator MMA Welterweight Āhuahira a'ee: Michael Whārangi (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 mā Āhuahira a'ee: James Gallagher (3-0) vs. Mike Cutting (6-5)

 

Kāri hukihuki:

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

Bellator MMA whitu kë ngä a'ee: Michael Shipman (8-1) vs. Lee Chadwick (21-12-1)

Bellator MMA mā tuatahi a'ee: Pietro Menga (12-0) vs. Spencer Hewitt (12-10)

Bellator MMA whā tuatahi a'ee: Luiz Tosta (9-2) vs. Dean Garnett (7-0)

Bellator MMA whitu kë ngä a'ee: Jason Radcliffe (8-2) vs. Jack Mason (29-15)

Bellator MMA Welterweight tuatahi a'ee: Chase Morton (6-2) vs. Nathaniel Wood (8-3)

Bellator MMA whitu kë ngä a'ee: Alex Reid (11-9-1) vs. Manuel Garcia (27-19)

Bellator MMA whitu kë ngä a'ee: 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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LONDON — (Hōngongoi 1, 2016) – Fresh off his emphatic knockout victory over Carl Seumanutafa i "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: London," which will take place on July 16 inside one of the world’s most popular venues, The O2 in London, Ingarangi.

 

I tua atu, fans will also have the pleasure of watching the always-entertaining British sensation Paora 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 whārangi "mana'o" (10-0) aims to continue his raging pace and remain unbeaten when he challenges himself against MMA veteran “Cyborg” Santos (21-17), a 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 i 10 p.m. – midnight BST. Meanwhile in America, the card will air ora me te free on SPIKE at 9 p.m. AND/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, Ingarangi, 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 pakanga, 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. I 36 tau o te ao, 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” i runga i Hōngongoi 16.

"Bellator 158: London” Fight Card

Bellator MMA Welterweight Āhuahira a'ee: Douglas Lima (26-6) vs. Paora Daley (38-13-2)

Bellator MMA taumahamaha Āhuahira a'ee: Matt Mitrione (9-5) vs. Oli Thompson (17-8)

Bellator MMA Welterweight Āhuahira a'ee: Michael Whārangi (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 mā Āhuahira a'ee: James Gallagher (3-0) vs. Mike Cutting (6-5)

 

Kāri hukihuki:

Bellator MMA whitu kë ngä a'ee: Michael Shipman (8-1) vs. Lee Chadwick (21-12-1)

Bellator MMA mā tuatahi a'ee: Pietro Menga (12-0) vs. Spencer Hewitt (12-10)

Bellator MMA whā tuatahi a'ee: Luiz Tosta (9-2) vs. Dean Garnett (7-0)

Bellator MMA whitu kë ngä a'ee: Jason Radcliffe (8-2) vs. Jack Mason (29-15)

Bellator MMA Welterweight tuatahi a'ee: Chase Morton (6-2) vs. Nathaniel Wood (8-3)

Bellator MMA whitu kë ngä a'ee: Alex Reid (11-9-1) vs. Manuel Garcia (27-19)

Bellator MMA whitu kë ngä a'ee: C.J. Meeks (4-1) vs. Danny Mitchell (17-7-1)