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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 (Тамыз 16, 2016) – Just nine days before the highly anticipated «Bellator 160: Henderson қарсы. Pitbull” бойынша іс-шара Тамыз 26 at Honda Center in Anaheim, Калифорния., injuries sustained by main card fighters Генри Corrales мен Lena Ovchynnikova have shaken things up a bit. Непобедимый полулегком A.J. Макки (4-0) қазір тап болады Cody Walker (7-2), уақыт Bubba Дженкинс (11-2) мен Георгий Караханян (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 Хендерсон (23-6) мен Patricio “Pitbull” (25-3), as the two will duke it out for a shot at Michael Chandler’s championship belt. Одан басқа, an explosive lightweight contest pitting Сіз Ауад (19-7) қарсы Derek Anderson (13-2) will serve as the evening’s co-main event.

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

Tickets for the event start at $30 and can be purchased now on Ticketmaster and at Honda Center Box Office. Ашық есік 4:45 p.m. PT local time and the first preliminary bout – which streams live on Bellator.com мен Беллатор қосымша — басталады 5:00 p.m. PT.

After beginning his career 7-1 әуесқой ретінде, 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, Калифорния. 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 оқиға. 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 оның 24 кәсіби ретінде жеңіс, 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 Қарсыласым.

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 Тамыз 26 to see if the Corona, Калифорния., native can return the favor and finish Karakhanyan in front of his local supporters.

 

«Беллатор аяқтаңыз 160: Henderson қарсы. Pitbull” SPIKE-Televised Main Card:

Lightweight No. 1 Contender Main Event: Benson Хендерсон (23-6) VS. Patricio «Pitbull» Freire (25-3)

Жеңіл Co-Басты оқиға: Сіз Ауад (19-7) VS. Derek Anderson (13-2)

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

Featherweight Feature Bout: Bubba Дженкинс (11-2) VS. Георгий Караханян (24-6-1)

 

Bellator.com-Streamed Preliminary Card:

Жеңіл салмақ: Chinzo Machida (3-2) VS. Mario Navarro (4-4)

Жартылай орта салмақтағы алдын-ала жекпе-жек: Joey Davis (Pro Дебют) VS. Keith Cutrone (1-0)

Жартылай орта салмақтағы алдын-ала жекпе-жек: Kevin Ferguson Jr. (Pro Дебют) VS. Jon Tomasian (Pro Дебют)

Жеңіл салмақ: Gabriel Green (2-0) VS. Alex Trinidad (1-0)

Жеңіл салмақ: Стив Ramirez (4-1) VS. Ron Henderson (4-2)

Жеңіл салмақ: Kyle Estrada (3-2) VS. Дэвид Duran (3-4)

Жеңіл салмақ: Mike Segura (4-3) VS. Jacob Rosales (3-2)

Жартылай орта салмақтағы алдын-ала жекпе-жек: Jonny Cisneros (9-4) VS. Andy Murad (12-2)

Жеңіл салмақ: Jake Roberts (6-0) VS. Стивен Мартинес (11-4)

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

 

Santa Monica, CALIF (Тамыз 8, 2016) - Chinzo Machida (3-2) will make his promotional debut in featherweight preliminary action at «Bellator 160: Henderson қарсы. Pitbull” бойынша Тамыз 26 at Honda Center in Anaheim, Калифорния., қарсы Mario Navarro (4-4).

The fight joins a main card that includes a lightweight main event between fellow superstars Benson Хендерсон (23-6) мен Patricio “Pitbull” (25-3). Одан басқа, непобедимый нокаут суретші A.J. Макки (4-0) clashes with former KOTC titlist Генри Corrales (12-3), while explosive lightweights Сіз Ауад(19-7) мен 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) қарсы Jaimelene Nievera (4-1).

During the must-see preliminary portion of the event, Bubba Дженкинс (11-2) will look for revenge against Georgi “Insane” Karakhanyan (24-6-1) in a featherweight rematch. Полусреднем Акцияға, both Kevin “Baby Slice” Ferguson Jr. мен Joey Davis will both suit up for the first time under the Bellator umbrella and make their professional debuts.

«Bellator 160: Henderson қарсы. Pitbull” өтеді Тамыз 26 inside Anaheim California’s Honda Center, and will air LIVE and FREE on SPIKE at 10 p.m. ЖӘНЕ/9 p.m. CT.

Ашық іс-шара үшін есік 4:45 p.m. PT local time and the first preliminary bout – which streams live on Bellator.com мен Беллатор қосымша — басталады 5:00 p.m. PT. шараларға билет ғана басталады $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 және Тамыз 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.

Наварро, 33, has competed almost exclusively in his home state of California, бірге 7 туралы 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, Калифорния., там туралы. 26.

«Беллатор аяқтаңыз 160: Henderson қарсы. Pitbull” SPIKE-Televised Main Card:

Lightweight No. 1 Contender Main Event: Benson Хендерсон (23-6) VS. Patricio «Pitbull» Freire (25-3)

Жеңіл Co-Басты оқиға: Сіз Ауад (19-7) VS. Derek Anderson (13-2)

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

Featherweight Feature Bout: A.J. Макки (4-0) VS. Генри Corrales (12-3)

 

Bellator.com-Streamed Preliminary Card:

Жеңіл салмақ: Chinzo Machida (3-2) VS. Mario Navarro (4-4)

Жеңіл салмақ: Bubba Дженкинс (11-2) VS. Георгий Караханян (24-6-1)

Жартылай орта салмақтағы алдын-ала жекпе-жек: Joey Davis (Pro Дебют) VS. Keith Cutrone (1-0)

Жартылай орта салмақтағы алдын-ала жекпе-жек: Kevin Ferguson Jr. (Pro Дебют) VS. Jon Tomasian (Pro Дебют)

Жеңіл салмақ: Gabriel Green (2-0) VS. Alex Trinidad (1-0)

Жеңіл салмақ: Стив Ramirez (4-1) VS. Ron Henderson (4-2)

Жеңіл салмақ: Kyle Estrada (3-2) VS. Дэвид Duran (3-4)

Жеңіл салмақ: Mike Segura (4-3) VS. Jacob Rosales (3-2)

Жартылай орта салмақтағы алдын-ала жекпе-жек: Jonny Cisneros (9-4) VS. Andy Murad (12-2)

Жеңіл салмақ: Jake Roberts (6-0) VS. Стивен Мартинес (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 (Тамыз 2, 2016) – A flyweight matchup pitting Lena Ovchynnikova (11-4) қарсы Jaimelene Nievera (4-1) has been added to the main card of «Bellator 160: Henderson қарсы. Pitbull” бойынша Тамыз 26 at Honda Center in Anaheim, Калифорния.

 

The fight joins a main card that includes a lightweight main event between fellow superstars Benson Хендерсон (23-6) мен Patricio “Pitbull”(25-3). Одан басқа, непобедимый нокаут суретші A.J. Макки (4-0) clashes with former KOTC titlist Генри Corrales (12-3), while explosive lightweights Сіз Ауад (19-7) мен 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 Дженкинс (11-2) will look for revenge against Georgi “Insane” Karakhanyan (24-6-1) in a featherweight rematch. Полусреднем Акцияға, both Kevin “Baby Slice” Ferguson Jr. мен Joey Davis will both suit up for the first time under the Bellator umbrella when they make their professional debuts.

 

«Bellator 160: Henderson қарсы. Pitbull” өтеді Тамыз 26 inside Anaheim California’s Honda Center, and will air LIVE and FREE on SPIKE at 10 p.m. ЖӘНЕ/9 p.m. CT.

 

Ашық іс-шара үшін есік 4:45 p.m. PT local time and the first preliminary bout – which streams live on Bellator.com мен Беллатор қосымша — басталады 5:00 p.m. PT. шараларға билет ғана басталады $30 and can be purchased now on Ticketmaster and at the Honda Center Box Office.

 

Fighting out of Ukraine, 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 career wins, 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: Дэвис В.С.. King Mo,« the Union City, Калифорния., 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 Тамыз 26.

 

«Bellator Жаңаланды 160: Henderson қарсы. Pitbull” SPIKE-Televised Main Card:

Lightweight No. 1 Contender Main Event: Benson Хендерсон (23-6) VS. Patricio «Pitbull» Freire (25-3)

Жеңіл Co-Басты оқиға: Сіз Ауад (19-7) VS. Derek Anderson (13-2)

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

Featherweight Feature Bout: A.J. Макки (4-0) VS. Генри Corrales (12-3)

 

Bellator.com-Streamed Preliminary Card:

Жеңіл салмақ: Bubba Дженкинс (11-2) VS. Георгий Караханян (24-6-1)

Жартылай орта салмақтағы алдын-ала жекпе-жек: Joey Davis (Pro Дебют) VS. Keith Cutrone (1-0)

Жартылай орта салмақтағы алдын-ала жекпе-жек: Kevin Ferguson Jr. (Pro Дебют) VS. Johnny Tomasian (Pro Дебют)

Жеңіл салмақ: Gabriel Green (2-0) VS. Alex Trinidad (1-0)

Жеңіл салмақ: Стив 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. (Тамыз 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 “Беллатор 160: Henderson қарсы. Pitbull.”

 

Одан басқа, Ferguson’s teammate at “Body Shop GymJoey Davis will also make his professional debut, ол қабылдайды кезде Keith Cutrone (1-0) at 170-pounds.

 

The stacked event takes place on Тамыз 26 at Honda Center in Anaheim, Калифорния., and will air LIVE and FREE on SPIKE at 10 p.m. ЖӘНЕ/9 p.m. CT. Tickets start at just $30 and can be purchased now on Ticketmaster and at the Honda Center Box Office. Doors for “Беллатор 160: Henderson қарсы. Pitbull”ашық 4:45 p.m. PT local time and the first preliminary bout – which streams live on Bellator.com мен Беллатор қосымша — басталады 5:00 p.m. PT.

 

These two welterweight matchups join a card that features a stellar 155-pound main event between Benson Хендерсон (23-6) мен Patricio “Pitbull” (25-3). Бұған қоса, two standout featherweight fights have also been announced, seeing the young and undefeated A.J. Макки (4-0) meet former KOTC titlist Генри Corrales (12-3) and NCAA National Champion Wrestler Bubba Дженкинс (11-2) қабылдауға 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 Бірінші турда ішіне секунд. 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, Калифорния., 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. Қазір, 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 қарсы. Pitbull” SPIKE-Televised Main Card:

Lightweight No. 1 Contender Main Event: Benson Хендерсон (23-6) VS. Patricio «Pitbull» Freire (25-3)

Lightweight Feature Bout: Сіз Ауад (19-7) VS. Derek Anderson (13-2)

Featherweight Feature Bout: A.J. Макки (4-0) VS. Генри Corrales (12-3)

Featherweight Feature Bout: Bubba Дженкинс (11-2) VS. Георгий Караханян (24-6-1)

 

Bellator.com-Streamed Preliminary Card:

Жартылай орта салмақтағы алдын-ала жекпе-жек: Joey Davis (Pro Дебют) VS. Keith Cutrone (1-0)

Жартылай орта салмақтағы алдын-ала жекпе-жек: Kevin Ferguson Jr. (Pro Дебют) VS. Jonathan Tomasian (Pro Дебют)

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 (Шілде 25, 2016) – Two high-profile featherweight attractions have been added to the main card of the recently announced «Bellator 160: Henderson қарсы. Pitbull” бойынша іс-шара Тамыз 26 at Honda Center in Anaheim, Калифорния. The first pitting the undefeated A.J. Макки (4-0) қарсы Генри Corrales (12-3), and the second newly-announced bout will see Bubba Дженкинс(11-2) attempt to avenge a previous loss against Георгий Караханян (24-6-1).

 

Билеттер «Bellator 160: Henderson қарсы. Pitbull” де басталады $30 and can be purchased now on Ticketmaster and at Honda Center Box Office. Ашық іс-шара үшін есік 4:45 p.m. PT local time and the first preliminary bout – which streams live on Bellator.com менБеллатор қосымша — басталады 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, қашан Benson Хендерсон (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 Тамыз 26 Анахайм.

 

Жанында 21 жастағы жыл, McKee is undoubtedly one of the of mixed martial arts top young prospects. After beginning his career 7-1 әуесқой ретінде, “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, Калифорния. 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, Эммануэль Санчес, and Patricio “Pitbull” on short notice. Of his 12 Мансап жеңістері, 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, Калифорния., Corrales will share the home floor with his opponent and fellow California native, A.J. Макки, in Anaheim during the main card of «Bellator 160: Henderson қарсы. Pitbull” бойынша Тамыз 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 оның 24 кәсіби ретінде жеңіс, winning titles in multiple regional promotions along the way. A product of Millenia MMA in Rancho Cucamonga, Калифорния., 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 Қарсыласым.
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.

 

«Bellator Жаңаланды 160: Henderson қарсы. Pitbull” Main Card:

Bellator MMA Lightweight No. 1 Contender Main Event: Benson Хендерсон (23-6) VS. Patricio «Pitbull» Freire (25-3)

Беллатор MMA салмағы Мүмкіндік Bout: A.J. Макки (4-0) VS. Генри Corrales (12-3)

Беллатор MMA салмағы Мүмкіндік Bout: Bubba Дженкинс (11-2) VS. Георгий Караханян (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 (Шілде 20, 2016) - Patricio “Pitbull” (25-3) is actively seeking revenge for his brother Patricky “Pitbull” after Bellator MMA’s new 155-pound kingpin Майкл Чандлер brutally finished the elder Freire during the co-main event of last month’s «Bellator: Dynamite 2” оқиға.

 

Patricio will be given the opportunity to avenge his brother’s loss – but in order to reach Chandler, “Pitbull” must first defeat Benson Хендерсон(23-6) негізгі іс-шараға «Bellator 160: Henderson қарсы. Pitbull” бойынша Тамыз 26 inside Honda Center in Anaheim, Калифорния., and airing LIVE and FREE on SPIKE at 10 p.m. ЖӘНЕ/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.

 

Бастап Билеттер $30 үшін «Bellator 160: Henderson қарсы. Pitbull” can be purchased on Ticketmaster and Honda Center Box Office starting Жұма, Шілде 22 with an exclusive Bellator Nation pre-sale on Thursday, Шілде 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 championАндрей Корешков, 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 қарсы. Pitbull” бойынша Aug. 26, LIVE and FREE on SPIKE.

 

Additional contests will be announced in the coming weeks.

 

«Bellator 160: Henderson қарсы. Pitbull” Main Card:

Bellator MMA Lightweight #1 Contender Main Event: Benson Хендерсон (25-3) VS. Patricio «Pitbull» Freire (25-3)

 

Беллатор ММА туралы:

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SPIKE TV PRESENTS A KNOCKOUT WEEKEND OF WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP COMBAT SPORTS

Bellator MMA Presents:
BENSON HENDERSON vs.
Patricio “Pitbull” FREIRE
Туралы Жұма, Тамыз 26
Premier Boxing Champions Presents:
ROBERT GUERRERO vs.
DAVID PERALTA
Also Featuring
Альфредо Angulo &
Terrell Gausha
Туралы Сенбі, Тамыз 27
Honda Center In Anaheim, СИЯҚТЫ. To Host These Back-To-Back Major
Combat Sports Events

 

Нью Йорк, NY, Шілде 16, 2016The most action-packed, hardest-hitting weekend in sports this summer will be not be in Riobut in Anaheimas Spike Sports presents two world-class events on back-to-back nights. Bellator MMA’s Benson Хендерсон(23-6) мен Патрик “Pitbull” Freire (25-3), two of the most exciting mixed martial arts fighters in the world, do battle on Жұма, Тамыз 26 (10:00pm-12:00am ET/PT). The action continues the next day with Роберт “Ghost” Жауынгер(33-4-1) қабылдау David Emanuel Peralta (25-2-1) бойынша Сенбі, Тамыз 27 (9:00-11:00PM ET/PT). Both events will emanate from Honda Center in Anaheim, СИЯҚТЫ.
Benson Henderson has fought and beaten many of the best fighters in the world. His impressive resume includes victories over: Frankie Edgar, Donald Cerrone, Гилберт Мелендес, Nate Диас, Jim Miller and Bellator’s Josh Thomson. Бірақ “Smoothhas never faced an angry “Pitbull” in one of the most important fights of his life.
Патрик “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 Майкл Чандлер, 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-regardedBendo.
Henderson is also in need of a big win as his recent Bellator debut was spoiled by welterweight champion Андрей Корешков. The hard-hitting Russian scored a unanimous decision victory in a five-round brawl against Henderson this past April at“Беллатор 153: Корешков В.С.. Henderson.
Роберт 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 Альфредо 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 onТамыз 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. Олимпиадашы Terrell Gausha(18-0) putting his undefeated record on the line against the Bronx’s Стив Мартинес(16-2). Кливленд жүзеге күрес, 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 оның 16 жеңістері.
Билеттер Тамыз 27 оқиға, TGB Promotions септігін тигізеді, ол, Бас бағаланады $31, $58, $108 мен $203, плюс қолданылатын алымдар, сатуға түседі Сәрсенбі, Шілде 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.

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

 

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

Santa Monica, CALIF (Шілде, 16) - Patricio “Pitbull” (25-3) is actively seeking revenge for his brother Patricky “Pitbull” after Bellator MMA’s new 155-pound kingpin Майкл Чандлер brutally finished the elder Freire during the co-main event of last month’s «Bellator: Dynamite 2”оқиға.

 

Бүгін, 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 Хендерсон (23-6) негізгі іс-шараға «Bellator 160: Henderson қарсы. Pitbull” бойынша Тамыз 26 inside Honda Center in Anaheim, Калифорния., 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.

 

Бастап Билеттер $30 үшін «Bellator 160: Henderson қарсы. Pitbull” can be purchased on Ticketmaster and Honda Center Box Office starting Жұма, Шілде 22 with an exclusive Bellator Nation pre-sale on Бейсенбі, Шілде 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 Андрей Корешков, 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 қарсы. Pitbull”бойынша Aug. 26, LIVE and FREE on SPIKE.

 

Additional contests will be announced in the coming weeks.

 

«Bellator 160: Henderson қарсы. Pitbull” Main Card:

Bellator MMA Lightweight No. 1 Contender Main Event: Benson Хендерсон (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, МАУСЫМ 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 toЖұма-ныңБеллатор: Dynamite 2Event at Scottrade Center

 

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

 

 

НЕ: Bellator Fan Fest at Dave & Buster ның

Барлық жастағы сүюшілердің Мэриленд Heights жылы Dave шақырылды және Buster ның жатыр, MO. to meet and get autographs from some of the top names in all of mixed martial arts. Жанкүйерлер, сондай-ақ билет және үлкен сыйлықтар ұтып алу мүмкіндігіне ие болады, сондай-ақ Беллатор сақина қыздармен фотосурет жабысуға.

Желдеткіш Fest тек Беллатор Ұлт мүшелері үшін ғана болып табылады, becoming an official Bellator Nation Member is simple and FREE. Мында басыңыз to register and RSVP to Fan Fest. Егер сіз әлдеқашан Беллатор Ұлт мүшесі болсаңыз, Rsvp электрондық пошта шақыру алады.

 

ҚАЙДА: Dave & Buster ның

13857 Riverport Доктор.

Maryland Heights, Сіз. 63043

 

ҚАШАН: Бейсенбі, Маусым 23 жанында 8 p.m. CT

 

ДДҰ: 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. Жолда, 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 жеңіс, 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” серия. Жалпы, 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, Даңқ залы Рэнди Кутюр 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, fighting everyone both the light heavyweight and heavyweight division has to offer. 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 Дэвис, “Mo” now sets his sights on other “Moneyweight” fights to satiate his thirst.

 

Benson Хендерсон 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 мен 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 “Жыл шайқасы” 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 Сильва. “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, Майкл 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. Жуырда, 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.”

 

INFO КҮРЕС: «Bellator: Dynamite 2” өтеді Жұма, Маусым 24, and airs LIVE and FREE on SPIKE at 8 p.m. ЖӘНЕ/7 p.m. CT and features a heavyweight main event of “Rampage” Jackson қарсы Сатоси Ishii. Tickets start at just $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. (Сәуір 22, 2016) — While many will be surprised by the news that Андрей Корешков (19-1) жеңіліске Benson Хендерсон (23-6) негізгі іс-шараға “Беллатор 153: Корешков В.С.. Хендерсон,” 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 жұмада түн, 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 минут, Хендерсон, a longtime lightweight competitor, had difficulty closing the distance of the largerSpartan,” and sustaining damage in the process. “Smoothwas 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.

Spartanmakes 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 Генри Corrales (12-3) жүзеге түртіңіз. 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, Италия. 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, Евангелиста «Cyborg» Сантос (21-16) defeated New London’s own Бреннан 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 16ші 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. For Ward, the loss puts an end to a promising streak of four consecutive wins, all of which came in his dominant 2015 науқан.

 

Primus Squeaks Past “Toninho Furia” In Catchweight Marathon

Brent Primus (7-0) remained undefeated with a split decision victory over «Toninho Furia» (27-6) бойынша Жұма 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: Корешков В.С.. Хендерсон,« Майкл «Venom» Page (10-0) дайын 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 жанында «Bellator 158: London.”

Алдын ала Card нәтижелері:

Djamil Чан (12-2) жеңіліске Ричард Patishnock (6-4) нокаутпен арқылы (соққылары) жанында 3:09 дөңгелек бірі

Крис Honeycutt (7-1) жеңіліске Matt SeCor (7-3) бірауызды шешімімен арқылы (30-25, 30-27 x2)

Майк Zichelle (8-4) жеңіліске Джо Cronin (2-4) ұсыну арқылы (Артқы жалаңаш штуцер) жанында 1:25 дөңгелек бірі

Matt Bessette (18-7) жеңіліске Кит Ричардсон (14-7) техникалық нокаутпен арқылы (cut) жанында 3:14 дөңгелек екі

Крис Foster (9-4) жеңіліске Vovka Clay (3-1) бірауызды шешімімен арқылы (29-28 3X)

Сэм Watford (2-0) жеңіліске Деканы Hancock (2-1) ұсыну арқылы (armbar) жанында 1:24 дөңгелек бірі

Tim Карон (4-0) жеңіліске Джастин Sumter (0-1) техникалық нокаутпен арқылы (соққылары) жанында 3:38 дөңгелек екі

Блэр Tugman (8-6) жеңіліске Jay Перрен (2-2) сплит шешімімен арқылы (30-27, 27-30, 29-28)