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Former World Champions Benson Henderson & Brent Primus to Fight During Main Card of BELLATOR 268 a l'octubre. 16

Setembre 12, 2021 FNU47 Leave a comment

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Description automatically generated with medium confidence — **LOS ANGELES** – The highly anticipated *Bellator 268: Light Heavyweight World Grand Semifinals* event has become even more stacked, adding a 155-pound bout between two former world champions when No. 3 ranked lightweight **Benson Henderson** (28-10) squares up against **Brent Primus** (10-2). Addicionalment, a featherweight battle pitting **Henry Corrals** (18-6) contra **Vladyslav Parubchenko** (16-2) is set to kick off the main card action on SHOWTIME live Saturday, Octubre 16 a **10 p.m. ET / 7 pm. PT**.

Both semifinal matchups for the *BELLATOR Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix* will top the card at the Footprint Center, home of the Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury. Light heavyweight World Champion **Vadim Nemkov** (14-2) defends his world championship against No. 4 classificat **Antonio** **“Rumble” Johnson** (23-6), while current BELLATOR Heavyweight World Champion **Ryan Bader** (28-6) faces No. 2-ranked light heavyweight **Corey Anderson** (15-5) en l'esdeveniment co-estel·lar.

Several new preliminary fights have been confirmed as well and are listed below. The preliminary card will stream live on the BELLATOR MMA YouTube channel, SHOWTIME Sports YouTube channel and Pluto TV beginning at 7 p.m. ET / 4 pm. PT.

Former champions collide in the desert, as former UFC and WEC lightweight champion **Benson Henderson** squares off with former BELLATOR lightweight champion **Brent Primus** in a 155-pound bout that is sure to produce fireworks. Both men hold black belts in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and have the capability to finish a fight no matter where it goes. Fighting out of Glendale, AZ., “Smooth” Benson Henderson fights on his home turf but has a tough test in a Primus who is eager to return to the top of the mountain at 155-pounds.

contundent **Henry Corrals** reintroduces himself to the featherweight ranks, taking on submission guru **Vladyslav Parubchenko** in the opening bout of the main card. Amb 13 de la seva 18 victòries professionals per la via de l'acabat, “OK” Corrales steps in the cage with another known finisher, as Parubchenko has finished 14 de la seva 16 victories with stoppages. Both fighters are in the mix within a stacked BELLATOR featherweight division, and with a win, either fighter could find themselves making an immediate impact on the 145-pound rankings.

**Updated schedule of BELLATOR events**
Dis. Set. 18 // *Bellator 266: Davis vs. Romero* //SAP Center // Sant Josep, TAL COM
Lliure. Octubre. 1 // *Bellator 267: Lima vs. MVP 2* //The SSE Arena, Wembley // Londres, Anglaterra
Dis. Octubre. 16 // *Bellator 268: Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix Semifinals* // Footprint Center // Fènix, LA
Dis. Octubre. 23 // *Bellator 269: Fedor vs. Johnson* // VTB Arena // Moscou, Rússia
Lliure. Novembre. 5 // *Bellator 270: Gallagher vs. Barrejar* // 3Arena // Dublín, Irlanda

*Bellator 268: Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix Semifinals* Targeta principal:
**TEMPS DE LA FUNCIÓ**
10 p.m. ET / 7 pm. PT

*Light Heavyweight World Title Main Event:* C-**Vadim Nemkov** (14-2) vs. #4-**Anthony “Rumble” Johnson** (23-6)
*Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix Semifinal Bout:* #1-**Ryan Bader** (28-6, 1 NC) vs. #2-**Corey Anderson** (15-5)
*Lleugera Bout:* #3-**Benson Henderson** (28-10) vs. **Brent Primus** (10-2)
*Pes ploma Bout:* **Henry Corrals** (18-6) vs. **Vladyslav Parubchenko** (16-2)

**Targeta preliminar:**
**BELLATOR MMA YouTube channel | SHOWTIME Sports YouTube channel | Pluto TV**
7 p.m. ET / 4 pm. PT

*Semipesado Bout:* #5-**Julias Anglickas** (10-1) vs. #10-**Karl Albrektsson** (12-3)
*Gall de combat:* **Erik Perez** (20-8) vs. **Brett Johns** (17-3)
*Semipesado Bout:* **Sullivan Cauley** (1-0) vs. **Deon Clash** (1-0)
*Lleugera Bout:* **Nick Browne** (11-1) vs. **Bobby Lee** (12-6)
*Mitjà Bout:* **Javier Torres** (11-5, 1 NC) vs. **Gregory Milliard** (12-6)
*de les dones de pes mosca Bout:* **Sumiko Inaba** (2-0) vs. **Randi Field** (2-0)
*Lleugera Bout*: **Lance Gibson Jr**. (4-0) vs. **Raymond Pina** (9-4)
*Amateur Strawweight Bout:* **Maria Henderson** (1-0) vs. **Collette Santiago** (0-1)

*La targeta està subjecta a canvis.

Si us plau visita Bellator.com per obtenir informació addicional.

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**About BELLATOR**
BELLATOR MMA is a leading global mixed martial arts organization featuring many of the best fighters in the world. Sota la direcció del veterà promotor de lluita, Scott Coker, BELLATOR events take place in major cities worldwide and can be seen on television in over 160 countries to an available audience of over one billion people. Als Estats Units, BELLATOR can be seen on SHOWTIME. BELLATOR is comprised of an executive team that includes top industry professionals in television production, orquestració d'esdeveniments en viu, desenvolupament lluitador / relacions, obtenció de locaciones, creació / desenvolupament de patrocinis, llicències internacionals, mercadeig, publicitat, publicitat i comissió de relacions. BELLATOR is based in Hollywood, Califòrnia. and owned by entertainment giant ViacomCBS, la llar de marques de primera classe d'entreteniment del món que es connecten amb el públic a través d'un contingut atractiu a través de la televisió, pel·lícula, plataformes en línia i mòbils.

**About SHOWTIME**
Showtime Networks Inc. (SNI), a wholly owned subsidiary of ViacomCBS Inc., owns and operates the premium service SHOWTIME^®, which features critically acclaimed original series, provocative documentaries, box-office hit films, comedy and music specials and hard-hitting sports. SHOWTIME is available as a stand-alone streaming service across all major streaming devices and Showtime.com, as well as via cable, DBS, telco and streaming video providers. SNI also operates the premium services THE MOVIE CHANNEL^™ i FLIX^®, as well as on demand versions of all three brands. SNI comercialitza i distribueix esdeveniments esportius i d'entreteniment per als subscriptors sobre una base de pagament per visió a través de SHOWTIME PPV^®. Per obtenir més informació, anar a www.SHO.com.

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BELLATOR AND USO TEAM UP TO SALUTE THE TROOPS WITH SPECIAL LIVE EVENT IN HAWAII ON DECEMBER 14

Octubre 13, 2018 FNU47 Leave a comment

Brent Primus Defends Lightweight Title Against Michael Chandler in Long-Awaited Main Event Rematch to Kick Off Honolulu Doubleheader

LOS ANGELES - En honor als valents homes i dones dels EUA. Forces Armades, Bellator MMA has partnered with the USO to present a special live event free for the troops, juntament amb els seus amics i famílies, de desembre 14.

“Having worked with the Army Combatives Program to evaluate and update their combat readiness, I have long respected the military and their courage,” said Royce Gracie, MMA Legend and Bellator Ambassador. “When I found out we were doing an event in Hawaii, knowing the large military population there, I knew we had to show our support and appreciation through MMA.”

Bellator President Scott Coker is proud of this new relationship with USO and is eager to show his support to the brave service men and women.

“The USO is a historic military support organization – not just in entertainment but in connecting them back to the things they love and fight for,"Va dir Coker. “It made perfect sense for Bellator to establish a relationship with the USO and provide a unique opportunity to Hawaii’s military population. We appreciate their service to the nation, and we hope this is just the first of many opportunities for us to work together.”

Emanating from the Neal S. Blaisdell Arena a Honolulu, this unique show will be headlined by a title fight featuring current lightweight champ Brett Primus (8-0) against two-time former titlist Michael Chandler (18-4), while heavyweight icon Frank Mir (18-12) es reuneix Javy Ayala (10-7) in a heavyweight clash.

Bellator and USO Present: Saluda les tropes s'emetrà a la Paramount Network divendres, Desembre 14 a 10 p.m. I / 21 h. CT and will be simulcast on CMT. The event will also stream LIVE on DAZN, mentre que els atacs preliminars continuaran Bellator.com i a nivell mundial Aplicació mòbil Bellator. baralles addicionals seran anunciats en les pròximes setmanes.

Reigning champ Brent Primus puts both his title and undefeated streak on the line in a highly anticipated rematch for the Bellator lightweight title. After upsetting Chandler last year, the Eugene, Ore.-native has since battled injuries that have delayed his return to the cage. Ara, he looks to silence the critics and prove that he is the rightful and deserving 155-pound champion. One of the most-decorated fighters in Bellator history, Michael Chandler has plans to reclaim the championship and become a three-time titleholder. “Iron” has defeated a who’s who among the division’s elite, Incloent Benson

Henderson, Patricky Pitbull (x2), Yamauchi dalt and Eddie Alvarez. The former University of Missouri wrestler, who now calls Nashville home, has earned his way back to No. 1-contender status with his sights set on leaving Hawaii with the belt.

Former UFC heavyweight champ Frank Mir returns to the Bellator cage following his exciting back-and-forth battle with Fedor Emelianenko last spring. With career wins over Roy Nelson, Antonio “Big Nog” Nogueira (x2), Brock Lesnar and Mirko Cro Cop, the Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt looks for another impressive victory to add to his illustrious career. After shocking the world when he KO’d Sergei Kharitonov, Javy Ayala become an overnight sensation to MMA fans. Known to fans as “Eye Candy,” the heavyweight has also impressively defeated Eric Prindle and Raphael Butler. Fighting out of Porterville, Qualif., Ayala returns hoping to yet again shock the world and defeat one of the greatest heavyweights in MMA history.

Aquesta nit inoblidable formarà part d’un cap de setmana històric que culminarà amb l’anunciat anteriorment Bellator Hawaii en dissabte, Desembre 15, airing exclusively on DAZN. This highly-anticipated fight card includes Bellator women’s flyweight champ Ilima-Lei Macfarlane defensant el seu títol contra Valésrie Létourneau, Lyoto Machida making his Bellator debut against former champ Rafael Carvalho, Neiman Gracie tenint en I Ruth in an opening round matchup in the Bellator Welterweight World Grand Prix and much more.

Bellator i la USO també s’associaran durant una setmana d’esdeveniments especials a Hawaii que conduiran al gran cap de setmana de baralles emocionants del desembre 14 i 15. More details to come soon.

Actualitzat Bellator and USO Present: Saluda les tropes Carta de lluita:

Lightweight World Title Main Event: Brent Primus (8-0) vs. Michael Chandler (18-4)

Heavyweight Main Card Bout: Frank Mir (18-12) vs. Javy Ayala (10-7)

*La targeta està subjecta a canvis

Si us plau visita Bellator.com i USO.org per més informació.

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SPIKE PRESENTS AN ENCORE PRESENTATION OF BELLATOR’S BIGGEST EVENT EVER – BELLATOR NYC: SONNEN VS SILVA

Juliol 28, 2017 FNU47 Leave a comment

Special Broadcast on Friday, Juliol 28 des 9-11:30pm ET/PT

LOS ANGELES – From a wild and rare double-knockdown featuring an MMA icon, to a back-and-forth battle for the lightweight title fight, to an even more shocking upset of an MMA prodigy – bellator NYC: Sonnen vs. Silva was certainly entertaining, exciting and often unpredictable.

For those who missed the Pay-Per-View telecast on Juny 24, Spike will present a special encore presentation of this memorable event onDivendres, Juliol 28 des 9-11:30 p.m. I/PT.

Emanating from Madison Square Garden in in the heart of New York, Bellator’s biggest fight card featured a double main event between fierce rivals Michael Sonnen i Wanderlei Silva, mentre Matt Mitrione stood toe-to-toe with the iconic Fedor Emelianenko in a heavyweight showdown for the ages. Addicionalment, two explosive title fights took place, com Douglas Lima looked to defend his welterweight crown against Lorenz Larkin and lightweight champ Michael Chandler took on the undefeated Brent Primus. Rounding out the action, Aaron Pic made his long-awaited MMA debut against Zach Freeman in a lightweight bout and Brazilian jiu-jitsu aceNeiman Gracie put his skills on display against New York’s Dave Marfone.

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FANS INVITED TO BELLATOR NATION RALLY AND BELLATOR NYC: SONNEN VS. SILVA WEIGH-INS INSIDE THE THEATER AT MADISON SQUARE GARDEN ON FRIDAY, Juny 23

Juny 19, 2017 FNU47 Leave a comment

MÉS, A CHANCE TO WIN CAGESIDE TICKETS

Los Angeles – Ahead of bellator NYC: Sonnen vs. Silva, fans are invited to the first ever Bellator Nation Rally on Divendres, Juny 23 a 4:30 p.m. I inside the Theater at Madison Square Garden. Members of the Bellator Nation will have the opportunity to meet with MMA legends Randy Couture and Dan Henderson, current Bellator heavyweight Cheick Kongo, as well as Bellator personalities, including Mike Goldberg and the Bellator Ring Girls. The event is FREE and OPEN to the public. Space is limited, so fans are encouraged to arrive early.

Més, prizes, including two cageside tickets to bellator NYC, will be given away to fans in attendance.

En 6 p.m. I, fans are also invited to be a part of the bellator NYC i Bellator 180 weigh-ins inside The Theater at Madison Square Garden, as the fighters take the scale and square off for the final time prior to entering the cage en dissabte nit. The event is FREE and OPEN to the public.

One of the most recognizable MMA fighters of all time, Saló de la Fama Randy Couture transitioned nicely into the entertainment world after his fighting career, starring in several television shows and movies, Incloent The Expendables movie 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.

Dan Henderson, known simply as “Hendo,” is one of the most feared one-punch strikers in all of MMA and put away many opponents with his “H-Bomb” overhand right. A former PRIDE and STRIKEFORCE champion, Henderson owns notable wins over Michael Bisping, Fedor Emelianenko, “Shogun” Rua and Wanderlei Silva. Now retired, Henderson also represented the U.S. during the 1992 i 1996 Olympics as a member of the Greco-Roman wrestling teams.

Des que es va unir a la refrega Bellator MMA en 2013, Cheick Kongo, a French-born kickboxer, has strung together an impressive run that has seen him emerge victorious in nine of 11 concursos, including five consecutive victories. Amb 39 career fights under his belt, “The Darkness” has tallied 27 guanya com a professional, Incloent 12 by way of knockout. Kongo most recently handed Augusto Sakai the first loss of his professional career at Bellator 179 a Londres.

Mike Goldberg, set to make his Bellator broadcast debut at bellator NYC i Bellator 180, is best known for his 20 plus years of play-by-play work in professional MMA and trademark calls that made him popular with fans around the globe. In addition to his two decades in mixed martial arts, he has broadcast every major sport at the network level, most notably his 900 games in the NHL, both nationally and with the Minnesota Wild, Vancouver Canucks and Detroit Red Wings. He has also hosted entertainment shows, Incloent Shaq Vs. A graduate of Miami (Ohio) Universitat, Goldberg now resides in Phoenix, Ariz.

Si us plau visita Bellator.com i BellatorNYC.com for upcoming event information.

bellator NYC: Sonnen vs. Silva Card (Pay-Per-View):

Esdeveniment principal de pes pesat: Michael Sonnen (29-15-1) vs. Wanderlei Silva (35-12-1, 1 NC)

Esdeveniment principal de pes pesat: Fedor Emelianenko (36-4, 1 NC) vs. Matt Mitrione (11-5)

Welterweight World Title Bout: Douglas Lima (28-6) vs. Lorenz Larkin (18-5, 1 NC)

Lightweight World Title Bout: Michael Chandler (16-3) vs. Brent Primus (7-0)

Lightweight Feature Bout: Aaron Pic (Debut) vs. Zach Freeman (8-2)

Bellator 180: Davis vs. Bader Card (SPIKE):

Lluita contra el títol mundial de pes pesat: Phil Davis (17-3, 1 NC) vs. Ryan Bader (22-5)

Pes ploma Bout: James Gallagher (6-0) vs. Chinzo Machida (5-2)

Baralla de pes welter: Neiman Gracie (5-0) vs. Dave Marfone (5-2)

Women’s Flyweight Preliminary Bout: Heather Hardy (Debut) vs. Alice Yauger (4-5)

Bellator 180: Davis vs. Bader Targeta preliminar (Bellator.com):

Pes preliminar de pes welter: Ryan Couture (10-5) vs. Haim Gozali (7-3)

Lluita preliminar lleugera: Jerome Mickle (2-1) vs. Anthony Giacchina (1-1)

Catchweight Preliminary Bout (168 1bs.): John Salgado (4-7-1) vs. Hugh McKenna (0-1)

Catchweight Preliminary Bout (130 1bs.): Matt Rizzo (9-2, 1 NC) vs. Sergio da Silva (6-8)

Lluita preliminar lleugera: Nate Grebb (3-1) vs. Bradley Desir (9-5)

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BELLATOR ANNOUNCES BROADCAST DUTIES FOR HISTORIC EVENT AT MADISON SQUARE GARDEN ON SATURDAY, Juny 24

Juny 19, 2017 FNU47 Leave a comment

LOS ANGELES – With the recently announced additions of veteran commentators Mauro Ranallo and Mike Goldberg to the current Bellator broadcast team, fight night roles have been determined for the biggest evening in the promotion’s history when bellator NYC: Sonnen vs. Silva i Bellator 180: Davis vs. Bader air live on Saturday, Juny 24 from Madison Square Garden in New York.

Bellator’s stacked pay-per-view event, bellator NYC: Sonnen vs. Silva, will see play-by-play analyst Mauro Ranallo join longtime Bellator color commentator Jimmy Smith for the first time live at 10 p.m. I/7p.m. PT, mentre Mike Goldberg will anchor the desk for the historic broadcast.

Earlier that evening, Goldbergis set to call the play-by-play action alongside Smith, with Ranallo set to hostBellator 180: Davis vs. Bader from the desk live on SPIKE at 8 p.m. I/5 p.m. Goldberg and Smith will alsocall the additional preliminary match-ups on Bellator.com at 6 p.m. I/3 p.m. PT.

Jenn Brown will host SPIKE’s live pre-show during preliminary action, where she will be joined by popular MMA personality Brendan Schaub and Bellator lightweight Josh Thomson, who will offer unique insight and analysis leading into the historic event. Schaub and Thomson will later join Ranallo at the desk duringBellator 180. The voice of Bellator, Michael C. Williams, will take his familiar position inside the cage as the evening’s ring announcer.

Headlined by the long-awaited bout between two of the biggest names in mixed martial arts history, Michael Sonnen (29-15-1) i Wanderlei Silva (35-12-1, 1 NC), bellator NYC: Sonnen vs. Silva airs live on pay-per-view beginning at 10 p.m. I/7 p.m. PT. Emanating from Madison Square in New York City, the mecca of combat sports, this blockbuster event includes a heavyweight bout between MMA legend Fedor Emelianenko i contundent Matt Mitrione, along with two championship bouts, Incloent Douglas Lima (28-6) defending his 170-pound strap against Lorenz Larkin(18-5, 1 NC) and current lightweight champion Michael Chandler (16-3) putting his world title on the line against the undefeated Brent Primus (7-0).

Prior to the pay-per-view, SPIKE will air Bellator 180: Davis vs. Bader LIVE and FREE on both coasts beginning at 8 p.m. I/5 p.m. PT. The event is headlined by a light heavyweight title bout between current champ Phil Davis (17-3, 1 NC) i els principals candidats Ryan Bader (22-5). Més, Bellator 180 prelims will air exclusively on Bellator.com and the Bellator Mobile App at 6 p.m. I/3 p.m. PT.

Si us plau visita Bellator.com i BellatorNYC.com for upcoming event information.

bellator NYC: Sonnen vs. Silva Card (Pay-Per-View):

Esdeveniment principal de pes pesat: Michael Sonnen (29-15-1) vs. Wanderlei Silva (35-12-1, 1 NC)

Esdeveniment principal de pes pesat: Fedor Emelianenko (36-4, 1 NC) vs. Matt Mitrione (11-5)

Welterweight World Title Bout: Douglas Lima (28-6) vs. Lorenz Larkin (18-5, 1 NC)

Lightweight World Title Bout: Michael Chandler (16-3) vs. Brent Primus (7-0)

Lightweight Feature Bout: Aaron Pic (Debut) vs. Zach Freeman (8-2)

Bellator 180: Davis vs. Bader Card (SPIKE):

Lluita contra el títol mundial de pes pesat: Phil Davis (17-3, 1 NC) vs. Ryan Bader (22-5)

Pes ploma Bout: James Gallagher (6-0) vs. Chinzo Machida (5-2)

Baralla de pes welter: Neiman Gracie (5-0) vs. Dave Marfone (5-2)

Women¹s Flyweight Preliminary Bout: Heather Hardy (Debut) vs. Alice Yauger (4-5)

Bellator 180: Davis vs. Bader Targeta preliminar (Bellator.com):

Pes preliminar de pes welter: Ryan Couture (10-5) vs. Haim Gozali (7-3)

Lluita preliminar lleugera: Jerome Mickle (2-1) vs. Anthony Giacchina (1-1)

Catchweight Preliminary Bout (168 1bs.): John Salgado (4-7-1) vs. Hugh McKenna (0-1)

Catchweight Preliminary Bout (130 1bs.): Matt Rizzo (9-2, 1 NC) vs. Sergio da Silva (6-8)

VOW Lightweight Preliminary Bout: Nate Grebb (3-1) vs. Bradley Desir (9-5)

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BELLATOR NATION INVITED TO EXCLUSIVE FAN FEST DURING BELLATOR NYC FIGHT WEEK

Juny 18, 2017 FNU47 Leave a comment

MEET MMA LEGENDS TITO ORTIZ AND ROYCE GRACIE ON Divendres, Juny 23 AT DAVE & BUSTER’S TIMES SQUARE

Los Angeles – Prior to the biggest event in Bellator history, bellator NYC: Sonnen vs. Silva, fans have the opportunity to meet MMA legends Tito Ortiz i Royce Gracie during an exclusive Fan Fest on Divendres, Juny 23 a partir de les 8 p.m. I at the Dave & Buster’s Times Square location.

De Dave & Buster, a season-long partner of Bellator MMA, is offering Bellator Nation members the chance to meet two of the biggest names in the sport. Fan Fest is free for Bellator Nation Members with RSVP, who can sign up at www.Bellator.com/fan-fest.

Known as one of the toughest competitors in MMA, Tito Ortiz is a fan-favorite across the world. Utilizing his wrestling background, Ortiz was a punishing competitor who defended his title an impressive five times. Always with a flair for the dramatic, Ortiz engaged in several intense rivalries over his career with the likes of Ken Shamrock and Chuck Liddell. Under the direction of Bellator MMA, the 42-year-old Ortiz claimed a trio of victories that included a pair of first-round finishes over Alexander Shlemenko and Chael Sonnen.

El nom Gracie és sinònim de MMA, and that is in large part to Royce Gracie, l'home que es considera que s'ha inventat l'esport com el coneixem avui. El guanyador dels primers esdeveniments UFC, Gracie dismantled multiple opponents in a single night, many of which were much larger than him. For many years, there was no answer for the Gracie jiu-jitsu technique that he brought to the cage. Avui, it’s difficult to find an MMA fighter who has not trained in the art of Brazilian jiu-jitsu that his father invented. Al febrer de 2016, Gracie headlined Bellator 149, an event that shattered company viewership records.

Headlined by the long-awaited bout between two of the biggest names in mixed martial arts history, Michael Sonnen (29-15-1) iWanderlei Silva (35-12-1, 1 NC), bellator NYC: Sonnen vs. Silva airs live on pay-per-view beginning at 10 p.m. I/7 p.m. PT. Emanating from Madison Square in New York City, the mecca of combat sports, this blockbuster event includes a heavyweight bout between MMA legend Fedor Emelianenko i contundent Matt Mitrione, along with two championship bouts, Incloent Douglas Lima (28-6) defending his 170-pound strap against Lorenz Larkin(18-5, 1 NC) and current lightweight champion Michael Chandler (16-3) putting his world title on the line against the undefeated Brent Primus (7-0).