Архіви: Бен Хендерсон

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, КАЛИФОРНИЯ (Серпня 16, 2016) – Just nine days before the highly anticipated "Bellator 160: Хендерсон проти. Pitbull” захід з Серпня 26 at Honda Center in Anaheim, Каліфорнія., injuries sustained by main card fighters Генрі Корралес і Lena Ovchynnikova have shaken things up a bit. Непереможний напівлегкій A.J. Маккі (4-0) тепер буде обличчям Cody Walker (7-2), в той час як Bubba Дженкінс (11-2) і Георгій 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 Бен Хендерсон (23-6) і Патрік "Пітбуль" (25-3), as the two will duke it out for a shot at Michael Chandler’s championship belt. На додаток, an explosive lightweight contest pitting Ви Авад (19-7) проти Дерек Андерсон (13-2) will serve as the evening’s co-main event.

In preliminary action, Welterweights Kevin “Baby Slice” Ferguson Jr. і Joey Davis will make their professional debuts, в той час як 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. Двері відкриваються в 4:45 p.m. PT local time and the first preliminary bout – which streams live on Bellator.com і Bellator Mobile App — починається з 5:00 p.m. PT.

After beginning his career 7-1 як любитель, 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, Халіф. 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 подія. 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 з його 24 виграє як професіонал, 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 суперник.

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

 

Повний "Bellator 160: Хендерсон проти. Pitbull” SPIKE-Televised Main Card:

Lightweight No. 1 Contender Main Event: Бен Хендерсон (23-6) проти. Патрісіо "Pitbull" Фрейре (25-3)

Легкий спільно Головною подією: Ви Авад (19-7) проти. Дерек Андерсон (13-2)

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

Featherweight Feature Bout: Bubba Дженкінс (11-2) проти. Георгій Караханян (24-6-1)

 

Bellator.com-Streamed Preliminary Card:

Попередній поєдинок у напівважкій вазі: Chinzo Machida (3-2) проти. Mario Navarro (4-4)

Попередній поєдинок у напівважкій вазі: Joey Davis (Pro Дебют) проти. Keith Cutrone (1-0)

Попередній поєдинок у напівважкій вазі: Kevin Ferguson Jr. (Pro Дебют) проти. Jon Tomasian (Pro Дебют)

Полегшений попередній поєдинок: Gabriel Green (2-0) проти. Alex Trinidad (1-0)

Попередній поєдинок у напівважкій вазі: Стів Рамірес (4-1) проти. Ron Henderson (4-2)

Попередній поєдинок у напівважкій вазі: Kyle Estrada (3-2) проти. David Duran (3-4)

Полегшений попередній поєдинок: Mike Segura (4-3) проти. Jacob Rosales (3-2)

Попередній поєдинок у напівважкій вазі: Jonny Cisneros (9-4) проти. Andy Murad (12-2)

Полегшений попередній поєдинок: Jake Roberts (6-0) проти. Стівен Мартінес (11-4)

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

 

SANTA MONICA, КАЛИФОРНИЯ (Серпня 8, 2016) - Chinzo Machida (3-2) will make his promotional debut in featherweight preliminary action at "Bellator 160: Хендерсон проти. Pitbull” на Серпня 26 at Honda Center in Anaheim, Каліфорнія., проти Mario Navarro (4-4).

The fight joins a main card that includes a lightweight main event between fellow superstars Бен Хендерсон (23-6) і Патрік "Пітбуль" (25-3). На додаток, непереможеним нокаутом художник A.J. Маккі (4-0) clashes with former KOTC titlist Генрі Корралес (12-3), while explosive lightweights Ви Авад(19-7) і Дерек Андерсон (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) проти Jaimelene Nievera (4-1).

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

"Bellator 160: Хендерсон проти. Pitbull” відбувається на Серпня 26 inside Anaheim California’s Honda Center, and will air LIVE and FREE on SPIKE at 10 p.m. І/9 p.m. Коннектикут.

Двері для цього заходу відкритого в 4:45 p.m. PT local time and the first preliminary bout – which streams live on Bellator.com і Bellator Mobile App — починається з 5:00 p.m. PT. Квитки на заходи починаються всього $30 and can be purchased now on Ticketmaster and at the Honda Center Box Office.

Мачіда, 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 і на Серпня 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, з 7 з 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, Каліфорнія., серпня. 26.

Повний "Bellator 160: Хендерсон проти. Pitbull” SPIKE-Televised Main Card:

Lightweight No. 1 Contender Main Event: Бен Хендерсон (23-6) проти. Патрісіо "Pitbull" Фрейре (25-3)

Легкий спільно Головною подією: Ви Авад (19-7) проти. Дерек Андерсон (13-2)

Легка вага: Lena Ovchynnikova (11-4) проти. Jaimelene Nievera (4-1)

Featherweight Feature Bout: A.J. Маккі (4-0) проти. Генрі Корралес (12-3)

 

Bellator.com-Streamed Preliminary Card:

Попередній поєдинок у напівважкій вазі: Chinzo Machida (3-2) проти. Mario Navarro (4-4)

Попередній поєдинок у напівважкій вазі: Bubba Дженкінс (11-2) проти. Георгій Караханян (24-6-1)

Попередній поєдинок у напівважкій вазі: Joey Davis (Pro Дебют) проти. Keith Cutrone (1-0)

Попередній поєдинок у напівважкій вазі: Kevin Ferguson Jr. (Pro Дебют) проти. Jon Tomasian (Pro Дебют)

Полегшений попередній поєдинок: Gabriel Green (2-0) проти. Alex Trinidad (1-0)

Попередній поєдинок у напівважкій вазі: Стів Рамірес (4-1) проти. Ron Henderson (4-2)

Попередній поєдинок у напівважкій вазі: Kyle Estrada (3-2) проти. David Duran (3-4)

Полегшений попередній поєдинок: Mike Segura (4-3) проти. Jacob Rosales (3-2)

Попередній поєдинок у напівважкій вазі: Jonny Cisneros (9-4) проти. Andy Murad (12-2)

Полегшений попередній поєдинок: Jake Roberts (6-0) проти. Стівен Мартінес (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, КАЛИФОРНИЯ (Серпня 2, 2016) – A flyweight matchup pitting Lena Ovchynnikova (11-4) проти Jaimelene Nievera (4-1) has been added to the main card of "Bellator 160: Хендерсон проти. Pitbull” на Серпня 26 at Honda Center in Anaheim, Халіф.

 

The fight joins a main card that includes a lightweight main event between fellow superstars Бен Хендерсон (23-6) і Патрік "Пітбуль"(25-3). На додаток, непереможеним нокаутом художник A.J. Маккі (4-0) clashes with former KOTC titlist Генрі Корралес (12-3), while explosive lightweights Ви Авад (19-7) і Дерек Андерсон (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 Дженкінс (11-2) will look for revenge against Georgi “Insane” Karakhanyan (24-6-1) in a featherweight rematch. У напівсередній дій, обидва Kevin “Baby Slice” Ferguson Jr. і Joey Davis will both suit up for the first time under the Bellator umbrella when they make their professional debuts.

 

"Bellator 160: Хендерсон проти. Pitbull” відбувається на Серпня 26 inside Anaheim California’s Honda Center, and will air LIVE and FREE on SPIKE at 10 p.m. І/9 p.m. Коннектикут.

 

Двері для цього заходу відкритого в 4:45 p.m. PT local time and the first preliminary bout – which streams live on Bellator.com і Bellator Mobile App — починається з 5:00 p.m. PT. Квитки на заходи починаються всього $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: Девіс проти. Король Мо," the Union City, Каліфорнія., 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 Серпня 26.

 

Оновлене "Bellator 160: Хендерсон проти. Pitbull” SPIKE-Televised Main Card:

Lightweight No. 1 Contender Main Event: Бен Хендерсон (23-6) проти. Патрісіо "Pitbull" Фрейре (25-3)

Легкий спільно Головною подією: Ви Авад (19-7) проти. Дерек Андерсон (13-2)

Легка вага: Lena Ovchynnikova (11-4) проти. Jaimelene Nievera (4-1)

Featherweight Feature Bout: A.J. Маккі (4-0) проти. Генрі Корралес (12-3)

 

Bellator.com-Streamed Preliminary Card:

Попередній поєдинок у напівважкій вазі: Bubba Дженкінс (11-2) проти. Георгій Караханян (24-6-1)

Попередній поєдинок у напівважкій вазі: Joey Davis (Pro Дебют) проти. Keith Cutrone (1-0)

Попередній поєдинок у напівважкій вазі: Kevin Ferguson Jr. (Pro Дебют) проти. Johnny Tomasian (Pro Дебют)

Полегшений попередній поєдинок: Gabriel Green (2-0) проти. Alex Trinidad (1-0)

Попередній поєдинок у напівважкій вазі: Стів Рамірес (4-1) проти. 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, КАЛИФОРНИЯ. (Серпня 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: Хендерсон проти. Pitbull.”

 

На додаток, Ferguson’s teammate at “Body Shop Gym," Joey Davis will also make his professional debut, коли він бере на Keith Cutrone (1-0) at 170-pounds.

 

The stacked event takes place on Серпня 26 at Honda Center in Anaheim, Каліфорнія., and will air LIVE and FREE on SPIKE at 10 p.m. І/9 p.m. Коннектикут. Квитки починаються всього $30 and can be purchased now on Ticketmaster and at the Honda Center Box Office. Doors for “Bellator 160: Хендерсон проти. Pitbull”відкриті в 4:45 p.m. PT local time and the first preliminary bout – which streams live on Bellator.com і Bellator Mobile App — починається з 5:00 p.m. PT.

 

These two welterweight matchups join a card that features a stellar 155-pound main event between Бен Хендерсон (23-6) і Патрік "Пітбуль" (25-3). Додатково, two standout featherweight fights have also been announced, seeing the young and undefeated A.J. Маккі (4-0) meet former KOTC titlist Генрі Корралес (12-3) and NCAA National Champion Wrestler Bubba Дженкінс (11-2) приймати виклик 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 секунд у першому раунді. 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, Каліфорнія., 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. Зараз, 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: Хендерсон проти. Pitbull” SPIKE-Televised Main Card:

Lightweight No. 1 Contender Main Event: Бен Хендерсон (23-6) проти. Патрісіо "Pitbull" Фрейре (25-3)

Легкий поєдинок: Ви Авад (19-7) проти. Дерек Андерсон (13-2)

Featherweight Feature Bout: A.J. Маккі (4-0) проти. Генрі Корралес (12-3)

Featherweight Feature Bout: Bubba Дженкінс (11-2) проти. Георгій Караханян (24-6-1)

 

Bellator.com-Streamed Preliminary Card:

Попередній поєдинок у напівважкій вазі: Joey Davis (Pro Дебют) проти. Keith Cutrone (1-0)

Попередній поєдинок у напівважкій вазі: Kevin Ferguson Jr. (Pro Дебют) проти. 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, КАЛИФОРНИЯ (Липня 25, 2016) – Two high-profile featherweight attractions have been added to the main card of the recently announced "Bellator 160: Хендерсон проти. Pitbull” захід з Серпня 26 at Honda Center in Anaheim, Халіф. The first pitting the undefeated A.J. Маккі (4-0) проти Генрі Корралес (12-3), and the second newly-announced bout will see Bubba Дженкінс(11-2) attempt to avenge a previous loss against Георгій Караханян (24-6-1).

 

Квитки на "Bellator 160: Хендерсон проти. Pitbull” починаються $30 and can be purchased now on Ticketmaster and at Honda Center Box Office. Двері для цього заходу відкритого в 4:45 p.m. PT local time and the first preliminary bout – which streams live on Bellator.com іBellator Mobile App — починається з 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, коли Бен Хендерсон (23-6) returns to the division that he reigned supreme over for the many years to face former featherweight champion Патрік "Пітбуль" (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 Серпня 26 в Анахаймі.

 

На 21 років, McKee is undoubtedly one of the of mixed martial arts top young prospects. After beginning his career 7-1 як любитель, “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, Халіф. 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 Даніель Штраус, Еммануель Санчес, and Patricio “Pitbull” on short notice. Of his 12 Кар'єра перемоги, 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, Каліфорнія., Corrales will share the home floor with his opponent and fellow California native, A.J. Маккі, in Anaheim during the main card of "Bellator 160: Хендерсон проти. Pitbull” на Серпня 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 з його 24 виграє як професіонал, winning titles in multiple regional promotions along the way. A product of Millenia MMA in Rancho Cucamonga, Каліфорнія., 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 суперник.
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.

 

Оновлене "Bellator 160: Хендерсон проти. Pitbull” Main Card:

Bellator MMA Lightweight No. 1 Contender Main Event: Бен Хендерсон (23-6) проти. Патрісіо "Pitbull" Фрейре (25-3)

Bellator MMA вага Особливість Бут: A.J. Маккі (4-0) проти. Генрі Корралес (12-3)

Bellator MMA вага Особливість Бут: Bubba Дженкінс (11-2) проти. Георгій 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, КАЛИФОРНИЯ (Липня 20, 2016) - Патрік "Пітбуль" (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” подія.

 

Patricio will be given the opportunity to avenge his brother’s loss – but in order to reach Chandler, “Pitbull” must first defeat Бен Хендерсон(23-6) в головній події "Bellator 160: Хендерсон проти. Pitbull” на Серпня 26 inside Honda Center in Anaheim, Каліфорнія., and airing LIVE and FREE on SPIKE at 10 p.m. І/9 p.m. Коннектикут.

 

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.

 

Квитки, починаючи з $30 для "Bellator 160: Хендерсон проти. Pitbull” can be purchased on Ticketmaster and Honda Center Box Office starting П'ятниця, Липня 22 with an exclusive Bellator Nation pre-sale on Thursday, Липня 21.

 

Following Chandler’s knockout of Patricky, “Iron Mike” scaled the Bellator Cage to celebrate with his hometown faithful of St. Луїс, 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 championАндрій Корінців, 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: Хендерсон проти. Pitbull” на Серпня. 26, LIVE and FREE on SPIKE.

 

Additional contests will be announced in the coming weeks.

 

"Bellator 160: Хендерсон проти. Pitbull” Main Card:

Bellator MMA Lightweight #1 Contender Main Event: Бен Хендерсон (25-3) проти. Патрісіо "Pitbull" Фрейре (25-3)

 

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Bellator MMA є провідним Змішана організація Бойові мистецтва показуючи багато з кращих бійців в світі. Під керівництвом ветерана Промоутер Скотт Кокер, Bellator доступний майже 500 мільйонів будинків по всьому світу в 140 країни. У Сполучених Штатах, Bellator можна побачити на Spike, Лідер ММА телебачення. Bellator MMA складається з виконавчої команди, яка включає провідних фахівців галузі в телевізійному виробництві, в прямому ефірі оркестровка подія, розвитку боєць / відносини, Місце проведення закупівлі, створення спонсорство / розвиток, міжнародного ліцензування, маркетинг, реклама, рекламні та комісійні відносини. Bellator базується в Санта-Моніці, Каліфорнія і належить розважальний гігантського Viacom, Початок у світі прем'єра розважальних брендів, які з'єднують з аудиторією через переконливого змісту через телебачення, кінофільм, онлайн і мобільних платформ.

 

SPIKE TV PRESENTS A KNOCKOUT WEEKEND OF WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP COMBAT SPORTS

Bellator MMA Presents:
BENSON HENDERSON vs.
PATRICIO “PITBULL” FREIRE
На П'ятниця, Серпня 26
Premier Boxing Champions Presents:
ROBERT GUERRERO vs.
DAVID PERALTA
Also Featuring
Альфредо Ангуло &
Террелл Gausha
На Субота, Серпня 27
Honda Center In Anaheim, ТАКИЙ ЯК. To Host These Back-To-Back Major
Combat Sports Events

 

Нью-Йорк, Нью-Йорк, Липня 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 Бен Хендерсон(23-6) і Патрік “Pitbull” Фрейре (25-3), two of the most exciting mixed martial arts fighters in the world, do battle on П'ятниця, Серпня 26 (10:00pm-12:00am ET/PT). The action continues the next day with Роберт “Привид” Воїн(33-4-1) приймаючи на David Emanuel Peralta (25-2-1) на Субота, Серпня 27 (9:00-11:00PM ET/PT). Both events will emanate from Honda Center in Anaheim, ТАКИЙ ЯК.
Benson Henderson has fought and beaten many of the best fighters in the world. His impressive resume includes victories over: Френкі Едгар, Donald Cerrone, Gilbert Melendez, Нейт Діас, Jim Miller and Bellator’s Josh Thomson. Але “Smoothhas never faced an angry “Pitbull” in one of the most important fights of his life.
Патрік “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 Андрій Корінців. 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.
Роберт Герреро 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 Ангуло (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 onСерпня 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. Олімпієць Террелл Gausha(18-0) putting his undefeated record on the line against the Bronx’s Стів Мартінес(16-2). Боротьба з Клівленда, 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 з його 16 перемоги.
Квитки на Серпня 27 подія, який сприяє TGB Акції, за ціною $31, $58, $108 і $203, плюс відповідні збори, надійде в продаж Середа, Липня 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 Серпня 26 AT HONDA CENTER IN ANAHEIM, КАЛИФОРНИЯ.

SANTA MONICA, КАЛИФОРНИЯ (Липня, 16) - Патрік "Пітбуль" (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”подія.

 

Сьогодні, 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 Бен Хендерсон (23-6) в головній події "Bellator 160: Хендерсон проти. Pitbull” на Серпня 26 inside Honda Center in Anaheim, Каліфорнія., 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.

 

Квитки, починаючи з $30 для "Bellator 160: Хендерсон проти. Pitbull” can be purchased on Ticketmaster and Honda Center Box Office starting П'ятниця, Липня 22 with an exclusive Bellator Nation pre-sale on Четвер, Липня 21.

 

Following Chandler’s knockout of Patricky, “Iron Mike” scaled the Bellator Cage to celebrate with his hometown faithful of St. Луїс, 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 Андрій Корінців, 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: Хендерсон проти. Pitbull”на Серпня. 26, LIVE and FREE on SPIKE.

 

Additional contests will be announced in the coming weeks.

 

"Bellator 160: Хендерсон проти. Pitbull” Main Card:

Bellator MMA Lightweight No. 1 Contender Main Event: Бен Хендерсон (25-3) проти. Патрісіо "Pitbull" Фрейре (25-3)

 

KICKBOXING LEGEND DON “THE DRAGON” WILSON JOINS BELLATOR MMA ‘FAN FEST’ AT MARYLAND HEIGHTS’ DAVE & BUSTER’S ON THURSDAY, Червень 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 toП'ятниціBellator: Динаміт 2Event at Scottrade Center

 

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

 

 

ЩО: Bellator Fan Fest at Dave & Бастера

Любителі всіх віків запрошуються Дейв і Бастера в Maryland Heights, Міссурі. to meet and get autographs from some of the top names in all of mixed martial arts. Шанувальники також матиме можливість виграти квитки та цінні призи, а також прив'язати фотографію з кільцем дівчаток Bellator.

Фан Фест виключно для Bellator нацією лише членів, becoming an official Bellator Nation Member is simple and FREE. Клікніть сюди to register and RSVP to Fan Fest. Якщо ви вже є членом Bellator нації ви отримаєте запрошення по електронній пошті, щоб RSVP.

 

ДЕ: Дейв & Бастера

13857 Річковий вокзал доктор.

Maryland Heights, Ви. 63043

 

КОЛИ: Четвер, Червень 23 на 8 p.m. Коннектикут

 

ВООЗ: 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. По дорозі, 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. З професійним досвідом 72 перемог, 5 losses and 2 draws — 48 coming by way of knockout — “The Dragon” parlayed his success in the ring to multiple high profile roles on the silver screen, notably the legendaryBloodfist” серія. Загальний, 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, Зала Слави Ренді 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 Філ Девіс, “Mo” now sets his sights on other “Moneyweight” fights to satiate his thirst.

 

Бен 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 і 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 “Бій року” accolades: Donald Cerrone (2009), Anthony Pettis (2010), Френкі Едгар (2012), and Brandon Thatch (2015).

 

Having first fought in the sport almost twenty years ago, very few men have a more legendary resume than Вандерлей Сілва. “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, Ден Хендерсон |, Сакураба, Ricardo Arona, Kazuyuki Fujita, Майкл Біспінг, 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. Нещодавно, 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.”

 

БОРОТЬБА INFO: "Bellator: Dynamite 2” відбувається на П'ятниця, Червень 24, and airs LIVE and FREE on SPIKE at 8 p.m. І/7 p.m. CT and features a heavyweight main event of “Шаленство” Джексона проти Сатоши Ишии. Квитки починаються всього $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

Ункасвілль, CONN. (Квітня 22, 2016) — While many will be surprised by the news that Андрій Корінців (19-1) переможений Бен Хендерсон (23-6) в головній події “Bellator 153: Koreshkov vs. 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 в п'ятницю ніч, 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 хвилин, 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 Дуглас Ліма 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

Патрісіо "Pitbull" Фрейре (25-3) went all-in with a beautiful guillotine choke 4:09 into the second round of his co-main event fight, forcing Генрі Корралес (12-3) витрусити. 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 Патрік “Pitbull” came out victorious in the main event of "Bellator 152: Freire vs. Souza” last Saturday in Torino, Італія. 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, Євангеліста "Кіборг" 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 16ї 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 кампанія.

 

Primus Squeaks Past “Toninho Furia” In Catchweight Marathon

Брент Примус (7-0) remained undefeated with a split decision victory over "Тоніньо Фурія" (27-6) на П'ятниця 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. Хендерсон," Майкл "Яд" Сторінка (10-0) закінчений Жеремі Холлоуей (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 на "Bellator 158: London.”

Попередні результати Карткові:

Джаміль Чан (12-2) переможений Річард Patishnock (6-4) за допомогою нокаутом (удари) на 3:09 першого раунду

Кріс Honeycutt (7-1) переможений Метт Секор (7-3) одноголосним рішенням суддів (30-25, 30-27 x2)

Майк Zichelle (8-4) переможений Джо Кронін (2-4) за допомогою представлення (задній удушення) на 1:25 першого раунду

Метт Bessette (18-7) переможений Кіт Річардсон (14-7) технічним нокаутом (вирізати) на 3:14 два тури

Кріс Фостер (9-4) переможений Вовк Клей (3-1) одноголосним рішенням суддів (29-28 3х)

Сем Уотфорд (2-0) переможений Дін Хенкок (2-1) за допомогою представлення (армбар) на 1:24 першого раунду

Тім Caron (4-0) переможений Джастін Самтер (0-1) технічним нокаутом (удари) на 3:38 два тури

Блер Tugman (8-6) переможений Джей Перрін (2-2) за очками (30-27, 27-30, 29-28)