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PAIR OF INJURIES FORCE CHANGES TO MAIN CARD OF ‘BELLATOR 160: HENDERSON VS. PITBULL’

CODY WALKER STEPS UP ON SHORT NOTICE TO CHALLENGE UNDEFEATED A.J. MCKEE, WHILE GEORGI KARAKHANYAN-BUBBA JENKINS MOVED TO SPIKE-TELEVISED CARD

SANTA MONICA, CALIF (Elokuu 16, 2016) – Just nine days before the highly anticipated "Bellator 160: Henderson vs.. Pitbull” tapahtuma Elokuu 26 at Honda Center in Anaheim, Kalifornia., injuries sustained by main card fighters Henry Corrales ja Lena Ovchynnikova have shaken things up a bit. Voittamaton höyhenenkevyt A.J. McKee (4-0) tulee nyt kasvot Cody Walker (7-2), kun taas Bubba Jenkins (11-2) ja Georgi Karakhanyan (24-6-1) find themselves in a featherweight feature fight during the SPIKE-televised main card.

The fights join a main card that spotlights a super fight at 155-pounds between Benson Henderson (23-6) ja Patricio "Pitbull" (25-3), as the two will duke it out for a shot at Michael Chandler’s championship belt. Lisäksi, an explosive lightweight contest pitting Sinä Awad (19-7) vastaan Derek Anderson (13-2) will serve as the evening’s co-main event.

In preliminary action, welterweights Kevin “Baby Slice” Ferguson Jr. ja Joey Davis will make their professional debuts, kun taas Chinzo Machida (3-2) will compete for the first time under the Bellator MMA banner.

Liput tapahtumaan alkavat klo $30 and can be purchased now on Ticketmaster and at Honda Center Box Office. Ovet avataan klo 4:45 p.m. PT local time and the first preliminary bout – which streams live on Bellator.com ja Bellator Mobile App — alkaa 5:00 p.m. PT.

After beginning his career 7-1 amatöörinä, the 21-year-old “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 ever since he made his professional debut in 2015, finishing all of his contests in the opening frame, including three knockouts and a rear-naked choke submission. McKee’s most recent victory came at the expense of Italian Danilo Belluardo during the mixed martial arts portion of Bellator MMA’s first-ever event overseas, "Bellator 152: Freire vs. Souza.” The Long Beach, Kalifornia. native will now take his flashy personality to the Honda Center, where he will have the chance to put his unique skill set on full display in front of his hometown fans.

Agreeing to take a professional mixed martial arts contest on short notice is no easy task, doing so against an undefeated fighter the caliber of McKee is even more daunting. But that’s exactly the scenario Walker finds himself in now ahead of next Friday’s tapahtuma. A two-time competitor for Bellator, “The Crow” will look to move above .500 within the promotion when he enters the cage at Honda Center. The 28-year-old Texan has ended all seven of his professional victories via TKO or KO, including four in the first round.

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 as “Insane,” the 31-year-old has finished 18 hänen 24 voittaa ammattimaisena, earning himself multiple titles in regional promotions along the way. Following multiple setbacks to his knee, the Russian fighter is finally healthy and now looks to climb the 145-pound ladder in a competitive 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 Scot Coker-led promotion, the 28-year-old “Highlight Kid” looks to put on a standout performance in Bellator’s incredibly deep featherweight division. Tune in Elokuu 26 to see if the Corona, Kalifornia., native can return the favor and finish Karakhanyan in front of his local supporters.

 

Complete "Bellator 160: Henderson vs.. Pitbull” SPIKE-Televised Main Card:

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

Kevyt Co-Main Event: Sinä Awad (19-7) vs. Derek Anderson (13-2)

Featherweight Feature Bout: A.J. McKee (4-0) vs. Cody Walker (7-2)

Featherweight Feature Bout: Bubba Jenkins (11-2) vs. Georgi Karakhanyan (24-6-1)

 

Bellator.com-Streamed Preliminary Card:

Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Chinzo Machida (3-2) vs. Mario Navarro (4-4)

Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Joey Davis (Pro Debut) vs. Keith Cutrone (1-0)

Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Kevin Ferguson Jr. (Pro Debut) vs. Jon Tomasian (Pro Debut)

Kevyt alustava ottelu: Gabriel Green (2-0) vs. Alex Trinidad (1-0)

Flyweight Preliminary Bout: Steve Ramirez (4-1) vs. Ron Henderson (4-2)

Flyweight Preliminary Bout: Kyle Estrada (3-2) vs. David Duran (3-4)

Kevyt alustava ottelu: Mike Segura (4-3) vs. Jacob Rosales (3-2)

Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Jonny Cisneros (9-4) vs. Andy Murad (12-2)

Kevyt alustava ottelu: Jake Roberts (6-0) vs. Stephen Martinez (11-4)

CHINZO MACHIDA SET FOR BELLATOR MMA DEBUT DURING PRELIMINARY PORTION OF ‘BELLATOR 160: HENDERSON VS. PITBULL’

 

SANTA MONICA, CALIF (Elokuu 8, 2016) - Chinzo Machida (3-2) will make his promotional debut in featherweight preliminary action at "Bellator 160: Henderson vs.. Pitbull” päällä Elokuu 26 at Honda Center in Anaheim, Kalifornia., vastaan Mario Navarro (4-4).

The fight joins a main card that includes a lightweight main event between fellow superstars Benson Henderson (23-6) ja Patricio "Pitbull" (25-3). Lisäksi, voittamaton pudotuspelit taiteilija A.J. McKee (4-0) clashes with former KOTC titlist Henry Corrales (12-3), while explosive lightweights Sinä Awad(19-7) ja 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) vastaan 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. Vuonna välisarjan toiminta, molemmat Kevin “Baby Slice” Ferguson Jr. ja Joey Davis will both suit up for the first time under the Bellator umbrella and make their professional debuts.

"Bellator 160: Henderson vs.. Pitbull” tapahtuu Elokuu 26 inside Anaheim California’s Honda Center, and will air LIVE and FREE on SPIKE at 10 p.m. JA/9 p.m. CT.

Ovet tapahtumaan auki 4:45 p.m. PT local time and the first preliminary bout – which streams live on Bellator.com ja Bellator Mobile App — alkaa 5:00 p.m. PT. Liput tapahtumaan alkavat vain $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 ja Elokuu 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, kanssa 7 of 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, Kalifornia., elo. 26.

Complete "Bellator 160: Henderson vs.. Pitbull” SPIKE-Televised Main Card:

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

Kevyt Co-Main Event: Sinä Awad (19-7) vs. Derek Anderson (13-2)

Flyweight Feature Bout: Lena Ovchynnikova (11-4) vs. Jaimelene Nievera (4-1)

Featherweight Feature Bout: A.J. McKee (4-0) vs. Henry Corrales (12-3)

 

Bellator.com-Streamed Preliminary Card:

Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Chinzo Machida (3-2) vs. Mario Navarro (4-4)

Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Bubba Jenkins (11-2) vs. Georgi Karakhanyan (24-6-1)

Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Joey Davis (Pro Debut) vs. Keith Cutrone (1-0)

Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Kevin Ferguson Jr. (Pro Debut) vs. Jon Tomasian (Pro Debut)

Kevyt alustava ottelu: Gabriel Green (2-0) vs. Alex Trinidad (1-0)

Flyweight Preliminary Bout: Steve Ramirez (4-1) vs. Ron Henderson (4-2)

Flyweight Preliminary Bout: Kyle Estrada (3-2) vs. David Duran (3-4)

Kevyt alustava ottelu: Mike Segura (4-3) vs. Jacob Rosales (3-2)

Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Jonny Cisneros (9-4) vs. Andy Murad (12-2)

Kevyt alustava ottelu: Jake Roberts (6-0) vs. Stephen Martinez (11-4)

LENA OVCHYNNIKOVA-JAIMELENE NIEVERA FLYWEIGHT ENCOUNTER COMPLETES STACKED MAIN CARD OF ‘BELLATOR 160’ AT HONDA CENTER ON AUG. 26

PRELIMINARY CARD CONTINUES TO TAKE SHAPE

SANTA MONICA, CALIF (Elokuu 2, 2016) – A flyweight matchup pitting Lena Ovchynnikova (11-4) vastaan Jaimelene Nievera (4-1) has been added to the main card of "Bellator 160: Henderson vs.. Pitbull” päällä Elokuu 26 at Honda Center in Anaheim, Kalifornia.

 

The fight joins a main card that includes a lightweight main event between fellow superstars Benson Henderson (23-6) ja Patricio "Pitbull"(25-3). Lisäksi, voittamaton pudotuspelit taiteilija A.J. McKee (4-0) clashes with former KOTC titlist Henry Corrales (12-3), while explosive lightweights Sinä Awad (19-7) ja Derek Anderson (13-2) go toe-to-toe in a matchup that you do not want to miss.

 

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. Vuonna välisarjan toiminta, molemmat Kevin “Baby Slice” Ferguson Jr. ja Joey Davis will both suit up for the first time under the Bellator umbrella when they make their professional debuts.

 

"Bellator 160: Henderson vs.. Pitbull” tapahtuu Elokuu 26 inside Anaheim California’s Honda Center, and will air LIVE and FREE on SPIKE at 10 p.m. JA/9 p.m. CT.

 

Ovet tapahtumaan auki 4:45 p.m. PT local time and the first preliminary bout – which streams live on Bellator.com ja Bellator Mobile App — alkaa 5:00 p.m. PT. Liput tapahtumaan alkavat vain $30 and can be purchased now on Ticketmaster and at the Honda Center Box Office.

 

Taistelu Ukrainasta, Ovchynnikova will enter the cage in search of her first win under the Bellator MMA banner since joining the promotion at the beginning of this year. After making her professional debut in 2006, “Hunter” came out guns blazing, earning victories in each of her initial eight bouts. Of her 11 ura voittaa, eight have come by way of submission, including six of the armbar variety.

 

Nievera will prepare to challenge the Ukrainian star in what is surely the stiffest test of her young career. Fresh off an emphatic knockout win over Stephanie Frausto at "Bellator 154: Davis vs. Kuningas Mo," the Union City, Kalifornia., native is eager to once again step back into the cage and represent Bellator MMA. Nicknamed “Queenie,” the 31-year-old Dragon House MMA product has her eyes set on building off of her current three-fight winning streak when she takes center stage in Anaheim on Elokuu 26.

 

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

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

Kevyt Co-Main Event: Sinä Awad (19-7) vs. Derek Anderson (13-2)

Flyweight Feature Bout: Lena Ovchynnikova (11-4) vs. Jaimelene Nievera (4-1)

Featherweight Feature Bout: A.J. McKee (4-0) vs. Henry Corrales (12-3)

 

Bellator.com-Streamed Preliminary Card:

Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Bubba Jenkins (11-2) vs. Georgi Karakhanyan (24-6-1)

Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Joey Davis (Pro Debut) vs. Keith Cutrone (1-0)

Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Kevin Ferguson Jr. (Pro Debut) vs. Johnny Tomasian (Pro Debut)

Kevyt alustava ottelu: Gabriel Green (2-0) vs. Alex Trinidad (1-0)

Flyweight Preliminary Bout: Steve Ramirez (4-1) vs. Ron Henderson (4-2)

‘BABY SLICE’ KEVIN FERGUSON JR. SET TO MEET JONATHAN TOMASIAN AT ‘BELLATOR 160’ IN ANAHEIM ON AUGUST 26

WRESTLING PRODIGY JOEY DAVIS MATCHED WITH KEITH CUTRONE FOR HIS PROFESSIONAL DEBUT

SANTA MONICA, CALIF. (Elokuu 1, 2016) – The announcement of his Bellator MMA arrival had “Baby Slice” Kevin Ferguson Jr. trending on social media for two-straight days, and today, Bellator Officials have confirmed that his first challenge as a professional mixed martial artist will be Jonathan Tomasian in a welterweight attraction at “Bellator 160: Henderson vs.. Pitbull.”

 

Lisäksi, Ferguson’s teammate at “Body Shop Gym," Joey Davis will also make his professional debut, kun hän ottaa Keith Cutrone (1-0) at 170-pounds.

 

The stacked event takes place on Elokuu 26 at Honda Center in Anaheim, Kalifornia., and will air LIVE and FREE on SPIKE at 10 p.m. JA/9 p.m. CT. Liput alkavat vain $30 and can be purchased now on Ticketmaster and at the Honda Center Box Office. Doors for “Bellator 160: Henderson vs.. Pitbull”auki 4:45 p.m. PT local time and the first preliminary bout – which streams live on Bellator.com ja Bellator Mobile App — alkaa 5:00 p.m. PT.

 

These two welterweight matchups join a card that features a stellar 155-pound main event between Benson Henderson (23-6) ja Patricio "Pitbull" (25-3). Lisäksi, two standout featherweight fights have also been announced, seeing the young and undefeated A.J. McKee (4-0) meet former KOTC titlist Henry Corrales (12-3) and NCAA National Champion Wrestler Bubba Jenkins (11-2) ottaa Georgi “Insane” Karakhanyan (24-6-1).

 

Signed to a developmental deal in April, “Baby Slice” makes his pro debut on the event’s Bellator.com-streamed preliminary card. The son of the late, great “Kimbo Slice,” Ferguson Jr. broke onto the scene very quietly earlier this year in an amateur bout in Western Massachusetts, where he scored a knockout victory just 83 sekunnin ensimmäisellä kierroksella. MMA reporter Chuck Mindenhall was on-site to cover the story. ‘Baby Slice’ trains at Antonio McKee’s “Body Shop Gym” in Long Beach alongside other “Bellator 160” competitors McKee, Jenkins and Davis.

 

Tomasian makes his professional debut under Bellator’s bright lights in a high profile situation that he hopes to make the most of. The 20-year-old Santa Clara, Kalifornia., native has slightly more cage time than Slice, winning both of his amateur outings, once by knockout and the other by decision. Tomasian is currently training with Manny Rocha at Strive Jiu Jitsu Academy in Lodi Calif., where he has earned a purple belt in the art.

 

Davis is a 21-year-old standout wrestler who competed at Notre Dame College, where he accumulated an incredible undefeated 131-0 record and four consecutive NCAA Division II Championships during his college tenure, becoming the only Division II wrestler to ever win four national titles and go unbeaten in a career. Nyt, Davis looks to parlay his wrestling success in the mixed martial arts cage on Aug. 26 in the Anaheim, where Davis will have plenty of hometown fans in attendance.

 

Amassing an 8-1 record on the amateur circuit, Cutrone has previously gotten his feet wet professionally, winning his pro debut via stoppage this past March. “The Bone” is a Strikeforce veteran, competing at the promotion’s “Challengers 11” card in 2010. With a strong base in wrestling and jiu-jitsu, Cutrone held a regional title at 185-pounds before permanently moving to welterweight as a professional.

 

"Bellator 160: Henderson vs.. Pitbull” SPIKE-Televised Main Card:

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

Kevyt ominaisuusjousi: Sinä Awad (19-7) vs. Derek Anderson (13-2)

Featherweight Feature Bout: A.J. McKee (4-0) vs. Henry Corrales (12-3)

Featherweight Feature Bout: Bubba Jenkins (11-2) vs. Georgi Karakhanyan (24-6-1)

 

Bellator.com-Streamed Preliminary Card:

Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Joey Davis (Pro Debut) vs. Keith Cutrone (1-0)

Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Kevin Ferguson Jr. (Pro Debut) vs. Jonathan Tomasian (Pro Debut)

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

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)

 

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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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.

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

 

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)

 

KICKBOXING LEGEND DON “THE DRAGON” WILSON JOINS BELLATOR MMA ‘FAN FEST’ AT MARYLAND HEIGHTS’ DAVE & BUSTER’S ON THURSDAY, Kesäkuu 23

Wilson Joins Bellator MMA Moneyweight Fighter “King Mo” & Lightweight Contender Benson Henderson Join “Stitch” Duran as Well as MMA Legends Randy Couture, Wanderlei Silva at the Bellator MMA Fan Fest Prior toPerjantainBellator: Dynamiitti 2Event at Scottrade Center

 

Event is exclusively for Bellator Nation members – Join Bellator Nation now

 

 

MITÄ: Bellator Fan Fest Dave & Busterin

Fanit kaikenikäisille kutsutaan Dave ja Busterin Maryland Heights, MO. to meet and get autographs from some of the top names in all of mixed martial arts. Fanit on myös mahdollisuus voittaa liput ja upeita palkintoja, sekä snap valokuvan Bellator rengas tytöt.

Tuuletin Fest on yksinomaan Bellator Nation Vain jäsenille, hänestä tuli virkamies Bellator Nation jäsen on yksinkertaista ja ilmaista. Klikkaa tästä rekisteröityä ja RSVP Fan Fest. Jos olet jo jäsen Bellator Nation saat sähköpostia kutsun RSVP.

 

MISSÄ: Dave & Busterin

13857 Riverport Dr..

Maryland Heights, Sinua. 63043

 

KUN: Torstai, Kesäkuu 23 at 8 p.m. CT

 

WHO: Widely considered the greatest kickboxing champion of all time, Don “The Dragon” Wilson is the only person to win 11 world kickboxing titles in three separate weight divisions. Matkan varrella, he defeated 11 other world champions, 12 number one contenders, 15 champions on four continents and was the first kung-fu practitioner to become a kickboxing world champion. With a professional record of 72 voittoa, 5 losses and 2 draws — 48 coming by way of knockout —The Dragonparlayed his success in the ring to multiple high profile roles on the silver screen, notably the legendaryBloodfist” sarja. Yleinen, Wilson has starred in 29 motion pictures and gained fans all across the globe with his tangible charisma. If you’re not familiar with some of the 5th-degree kickboxing black belt’s combat sports work, look no furtherthan this exciting highlight reel.

 

One of the most recognizable MMA fighters of all time, Hall of Fame Randy Couture transitioned nicely into the entertainment world after his fighting career, starring in several television shows and movies, most notably the Expendables franchise and Dancing with the Stars. Inside the cage, Couture was a fearless underdog, often defeating men with great size advantages. “The Natural” was a multi-time heavyweight and multi-time light heavyweight champion in the UFC.

 

“King Mo” has been a mainstay with Bellator MMA since 2013, taistelemaan kaikkia sekä kevyessä että raskaassa sarjassa. This will be Lawal’s first appearance at one of Bellator MMA’s “Fan Fest” events, giving fans the opportunity to meet the explosive striker for the first time. After his recent main event bout with Phil Davis, “Mo” now sets his sights on other “Moneyweight” fights to satiate his thirst.

 

Benson Henderson has accomplished a great deal over the course of his 10-year professional career as a mixed martial artist. A former WEC and UFC lightweight titlist, “Smooth” holds black belts in both Taekwondo and Brazilian jiu-jitsu, and also earned NAIA All-American honors in both 2005 ja 2006. Multiple media outlets named Henderson the fighter of the year in 2012, and has been a part of several epic battles that have received “Fight of the Year” accolades: Donald Cerrone (2009), Anthony Pettis (2010), Frankie Edgar (2012), and Brandon Thatch (2015).

 

Having first fought in the sport almost twenty years ago, very few men have a more legendary resume than Wanderlei Silva. “The Axe Murderer” is a Pride and UFC veteran, who brings an intimidating and imposing presence with him every time he steps into the cage. Currently one of the biggest free agents in the sport, Silva may soon return to action in hopes of adding to an already-impressive list of wins that include: Guy Mezger, Dan Henderson, Kazushi Sakuraba, Ricardo Arona, Kazuyuki Fujita, Michael Bisping, Cung Le, Brian Stann and Quinton “Rampage” Jackson twice

 

When watching any combat sports event, it’s odd not to see Jacob “Stitch” Duran as the professional cutman on duty. Äskettäin, Bellator MMA was pleased to exclusively secure his services as cutman for the foreseeable future, after “Stitch” signed a multi-year contract with the Scott Coker-led promotion. “Stitch” is seen everywhere combat sports events take place, and played a vital role in the recent smash blockbuster, “Creed.”

 

FIGHT INFO: "Bellator: Dynamite 2” tapahtuu Perjantai, Kesäkuu 24, and airs LIVE and FREE on SPIKE at 8 p.m. JA/7 p.m. CT and features a heavyweight main event of “Rampage” Jackson vastaan Satoshi Ishii. Liput alkavat vain $30 and are on sale now at Ticketmaster, and the Scottrade Center Box Office.

ANDREY KORESHKOV RETAINS WELTERWEIGHT CROWN IN EMPHATIC FASHION, DEFEATING BENSON HENDERSON BY UNANIMOUS DECISION

 

Complete Fight Photos Here

UNCASVILLE, Conn. (Huhtikuu 22, 2016) — While many will be surprised by the news that Andrey Koreshkov (19-1) voitti Benson Henderson (23-6) vuonna päätapahtuma “Bellator 153: Koreshkov vs. Henderson,” the Russian champion made it clear following the bout that he intended to win each and every round inside the cage at the Mohegan Sun Arena perjantaina yö, and according to the judges scoring the bout at cage side, he did exactly that (50-45, 50-45, 50-45).

Over the course of 25 minuuttia, Henderson, a longtime lightweight competitor, had difficulty closing the distance of the larger “spartalainen,” and sustaining damage in the process. “Sileä” was unable to secure takedowns and was upset with his performance, making it clear that he hopes for a quick return to the Bellator MMA cage; whether it’s at 170 or 155-pounds.

“spartalainen” makes his first successful defense of the title he took from Douglas Lima in this very arena last year, and has his sights set on fighting one of the main contenders that the Scott Coker-led currently promotion has on its welterweight roster. In addition to the victory, Koreshkov also takes home the newly designed Bellator championship belt.

Patricio “Pitbull” Freire’s Showcases Nasty Guillotine in Co-Main Event

Patricio "Pitbull" Freire (25-3) went all-in with a beautiful guillotine choke 4:09 into the second round of his co-main event fight, forcing Henry Corrales (12-3) hyödyntää ulos. Since making his Bellator MMA debut back in April of 2010, “Pitbull” has now collected 13 victories with the promotion, including wins in eight of his last nine bouts. It has been a great week for the “Pitbull” brothers, after older brother PATRICK “Pitbull” came out victorious in the main event of "Bellator 152: Freire vs. Souza” last Saturday in Torino, Italia. The loss is only Corrales’ third of his career, two of which have now come via guillotine choke.

“Cyborg” Santos Spoils Ward’s Hometown Reunion With First Round Win

In his Bellator MMA debut, Evangelista "Cyborg" Santos (21-16) defeated New London’s own Brennan Ward (13-4) with an ankle lock submission just 30 seconds into the opening round. The victory is Santos’ fourth career win in 30 seconds or less and 16th first round finish. The former Strikeforce competitor has now strung together back-to-back wins and has left an impressive first impression for Bellator fans, aside from the ones in attendance at Mohegan Sun Arena. Eteenpäin, the loss puts an end to a promising streak of four consecutive wins, all of which came in his dominant 2015 kampanja.

 

Primus Squeaks Past “Toninho Furia” In Catchweight Marathon

Brent Primus (7-0) remained undefeated with a split decision victory over "Toninho Furia" (27-6) päällä Perjantai taking home scores of (28-29, 29-28, 29-28). The Portland, Oregon native connected on several heavy blows and two pivotal takedowns leading him to his seventh career win. The three-round thriller was just Primus’ second fight that went past the first round and was left to the judgesdiscretion.

“MVP” Makes Quick Work Of Holloway In Explosive Opening Bout

During the opening contest at "Bellator 153: Koreshkov vs. Henderson," Michael "Venom" Page (10-0) päättynyt Jeremie Holloway (7-2) with multiple hammerfists and an impressive toe hold submission at 2:15 in the opening round of action. The 28-year-old British phenom, “MVP,” remains undefeated after recording his tenth career win and sixth victory under the Bellator MMA banner. “Venom” now directs his attention to a return home when he meets Fernando Gonzalez on July 16 at "Bellator 158: London.”

Alustavat Card Tulokset:

Djamil Chan (12-2) voitti Richard Patishnock (6-4) kautta tyrmäys (lyöntejä) at 3:09 of round one

Chris Honeycutt (7-1) voitti Matt Secor (7-3) kautta yksimielinen päätös (30-25, 30-27 x2)

Mike Zichelle (8-4) voitti Joe Cronin (2-4) via jättämisestä (taka-alasti kuristin) at 1:25 of round one

Matt Bessette (18-7) voitti Keith Richardson (14-7) kautta TKO (cut) at 3:14 kierroksen kaksi

Chris Foster (9-4) voitti Vovka Clay (3-1) kautta yksimielinen päätös (29-28 3X)

Sam Watford (2-0) voitti Dean Hancock (2-1) via jättämisestä (armbar) at 1:24 of round one

Tim Caron (4-0) voitti Justin Sumter (0-1) kautta TKO (lyöntejä) at 3:38 kierroksen kaksi

Blair Tugman (8-6) voitti Jay Perrin (2-2) jaetulla päätös (30-27, 27-30, 29-28)