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ANAHEIM, Халиф. (Август 26, 2016) - Benson Henderson (24-6) earned his first victory since joining the Bellator MMA fray at Honda Center in Anaheim, Калифорния., Петък вечер. A faulty kick by Патрисио "Pitbull" Фрейре (25-4) led to a leg injury, forcing him to forfeit the loss two minutes and 26 секунди във втория кръг.

After making the jump up to Bellator MMA’s 170-pound division, Henderson returned to where he was dominant in the UFC as a lightweight. След победата, Henderson received word of his next opponent; Bellator MMA’s current Lightweight Champion, Michael Chandler. The two are scheduled to tangle November 19 in the main event of the recently announced “Bellator MMA in San Jose.”

‘Fight of the Year Candidate Ends in Unanimous Decision Victory for Anderson

It took all three rounds to determine a winner in the evening’s co-main event, но в края на краищата, Дерек Андерсън (14-2) emerged victorious with a unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28 два пъти) спечели Можете Ауад (19-8). “The Barbaric” continues his recent trend of extending fights through the final round, as the win marks his third consecutive fight to go to the judges’ scorecards. The San Diego native has now recorded five wins under the direction of the Scott Coker-led promotion, including multiple victories over fellow lightweight Patricky "Pitbull" Фрейре, earning himself well-deserved respect among the division’s elite.

Karakhanyan’s “Insane” Knockout Puts Early end to Jenkins’ Night

Георги Karakhanyan (25-6-1) нужен само 53 seconds to finish Bubba Jenkins (11-3), as the Russian featherweight took care of “The Highlight Kid” for the second time in two years. “Insane” came out firing, landing multiple blows that sent Jenkins to the mat with an early knockout, earning his 11^тата win in his last 14 битки. The loss is only the third of Jenkins’ young career and second of the first round variety, both of which Karakhanyan is now responsible for. The win is the fifth knockout of Karakhanyan’s career and is his third in the opening frame.

McKee Remains Undefeated With Impressive Guillotine Finish

In the opening contest at "Bellator 160: Henderson срещу. Pitbull," A.J. “Mercenary” McKee (5-0) remained unbeaten with a guillotine choke submission 32 секунди във втория кръг. By extending the fight past the opening frame, Walker was able to do what no other opponent has done, as each of McKee’s previous four wins had resulted in a first round finish. The win capped off an impressive night by Team Bodyshop, as McKee’s teammates Джоуи Дейвис (1-0) и Габриел Грийн (4-0) also had their arms raised in the preliminary portion of the event. As one of Bellator MMA’s top young talents, the 21-year-old McKee was able to prove once again that he belongs among the division’s elite. След борбата, the Long Beach native called out Патрик „Питбул," saying “It’s nothing personal, Искам (Daniel) Щраус."

Предварителните резултати карти:

Джейк Робъртс (7-0) победен Стивън Мартинес (11-5) чрез TKO в 4:24 на първи кръг

Чиндзо Мачида (4-2) победен Марио Наваро (4-5) чрез TKO в 2:57 на първи кръг

Яков Розалес (4-2) победен Майк Сегура (4-4) чрез единодушно решение (30-27, 29-28 два пъти)

Анди Мурад (13-2) победен Джони Сиснерос (9-5) чрез единодушно решение (29-28)

Габриел Грийн (4-0) победен Алекс тринити (1-2) чрез TKO в 2:01 на втори кръг

Джоуи Дейвис (1-0) победен Кийт Кътрон (1-1) чрез единодушно решение (30-27)

Стив Ramirez (5-1) победен Рон Хендерсън (4-3) чрез TKO в 2:24 на първи кръг

Дейвид Дюран (4-4) победен Кайл Естрада (3-3) чрез съдийско решение (29-28)

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

Санта Моника, CALIF (Август 16, 2016) – Just nine days before the highly anticipated "Bellator 160: Henderson срещу. Питбул" събитие Август 26 в Honda Center в Анахайм, Калифорния., injuries sustained by main card fighters Хенри Corrales и Лена Овчинникова have shaken things up a bit. Непобеждаван перо A.J. Маккий (4-0) сега ще се изправят Cody Walker (7-2), докато Bubba Jenkins (11-2) и Георги Karakhanyan (24-6-1) find themselves in a featherweight feature fight during the SPIKE-televised main card.

The fights join a main card that spotlights a super fight at 155-pounds between Benson Henderson (23-6) и Патрик "Питбул" (25-3), as the two will duke it out for a shot at Michael Chandler’s championship belt. В допълнение, an explosive lightweight contest pitting Можете Ауад (19-7) срещу Дерек Андерсън (13-2) will serve as the evening’s co-main event.

In preliminary action, welterweights Кевин „Baby Slice“ Фъргюсън младши. и Джоуи Дейвис will make their professional debuts, докато Чиндзо Мачида (3-2) will compete for the first time under the Bellator MMA banner.

Билетите за събитието започват от $30 and can be purchased now on Ticketmaster and at Honda Center Box Office. Вратите отварят в 4:45 p.m. PT местно време и първият предварителен двубой - който предава на живо Bellator.com и В Bellator Mobile App — започва 5:00 p.m. PT.

After beginning his career 7-1 като аматьор, 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.” Дългият плаж, Халиф. 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 събитие. 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 на неговата 24 победи като професионалист, 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 претендент.

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

Complete "Bellator 160: Henderson срещу. Pitbull ”SPIKE - Телевизионна основна карта:

Лек №. 1 Основно събитие на претендента: Benson Henderson (23-6) срещу. Патрисио "Pitbull" Фрейре (25-3)

Лек Co-Main Event: Можете Ауад (19-7) срещу. Дерек Андерсън (13-2)

Перо в тежка категория: A.J. Маккий (4-0) срещу. Cody Walker (7-2)

Перо в тежка категория: Bubba Jenkins (11-2) срещу. Георги Karakhanyan (24-6-1)

Предварителна карта, предадена от Bellator.com:

Предварителен бой с леко тегло: Чиндзо Мачида (3-2) срещу. Марио Наваро (4-4)

Предварителен двубой в тежка категория: Джоуи Дейвис (Pro Debut) срещу. Кийт Кътрон (1-0)

Предварителен двубой в тежка категория: Кевин Фъргюсън-младши. (Pro Debut) срещу. Джон Томасиан (Pro Debut)

Лек предварителен двубой: Габриел Грийн (2-0) срещу. Алекс тринити (1-0)

Предварителен двубой за полутежка категория: Стив Ramirez (4-1) срещу. Рон Хендерсън (4-2)

Предварителен двубой за полутежка категория: Кайл Естрада (3-2) срещу. Дейвид Дюран (3-4)

Лек предварителен двубой: Майк Сегура (4-3) срещу. Яков Розалес (3-2)

Предварителен двубой в тежка категория: Джони Сиснерос (9-4) срещу. Анди Мурад (12-2)

Лек предварителен двубой: Джейк Робъртс (6-0) срещу. Стивън Мартинес (11-4)