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Bellator RE-Comharthaí CHAMPIONS DOUGLAS LIMA AGUS ILIMA-Lei MacFarlane TO MULTI-BLIAIN, MULTI-FIGHT SÍNEADH CHONARTHA

LOS ANGELES - Is Bellator bródúil as a fhógairt go bhfuil curadh welterweight Douglas Lima (32-7) agus curadh flyweight Ilima-Lei Macfarlane (11-0) leanfaidh sé ar aghaidh chun dul san iomaíocht laistigh den Cage Bellator i ndiaidh síniú eisiach ilbhliantúil, Eisínteachtaí il-troid a bheith le cur chun cinn ViacomCBS faoi úinéireacht.



“An dá Lima Douglas agus Ilima-Lei Macfarlane ar aghaidh a chruthú go bhfuil siad dhá cheann de na is trodaithe ceannasach ar an uainchlár Bellator,"A dúirt Bellator tUachtarán Scott Coker. “Rinne siad a n-debuts Bellator an-luath ar ina slite beatha, Dhreap mé go dtí an barr a gcuid ranna faoi seach agus tar éis teacht chun ionadaíocht a dhéanamh cad é seo a chur chun cinn ar fad faoi. Mar Seaimpíní, araon a bheith déanta ar na dúshláin agus d'éirigh as gach deis. Táim ag tnúth le leanúint ar aghaidh ag breathnú orthu a ngairmeacha beatha le linn. "



Hailing ó Goiania, An Bhrasaíl agus troid amach anois de Atlanta, Georgia, na 32-bliain d'aois Lima is déanaí láimhseáil Rory MacDonald i rematch - a Welterweight Domhanda Grand Prix matchup deiridh a chonaic saoire Lima mar son an domhain le duais amháin-milliún-dollar. Ós rud é a dhéanamh sé ar an bhfoireann a chur chun cinn i 2011, "Tá an Phenom" Tá tuillte 14 victories, lena n-áirítear Triúr de theidil domhanda agus 10 bailchríocha, a dhéanamh ar an Fhoireann-táirge American Barr ar cheann de na trodaithe is mó sa roinn 170-punt. Le 26 de chuid 32 hOilimpeacha gairme ag teacht ar mhodh knockout nó aighneacht, lena n-áirítear bailchríocha ceannasach i ndiaidh a chéile os cionn Andrey Koreshkov agus Michael "bhfeochan" Leathanach " sa chéad dá bhabhta den tournament Domhanda Grand Prix, Lima déanta le déanaí sé soiléir go bhfuil sé anois mianta teideal ag mBoston.



Re-beo Douglas Lima is bua craobhchomórtais déanaí anseo



Rugadh agus tógadh i Honolulu, an Bellator chéad flyweight Champ dhéanamh Macfarlane sí tús pro i 2015 le bua KO a chuaigh víreasach agus níor fhéach sé ar ais ó shin, ach fós undefeated i cuid oibre. Le buanna suntasach thar Valerie LETOURNEAU agus Veta Arteaga, Ba Macfarlane an pointe fócasach tús Bellator i Haváí anuraidh agus ar ais chuig Haváí le aighneacht bhuachan thar Kate Jackson Nollaig seo caite. Is céimí bródúil as Punahou Ardscoil Honolulu i 2009, D'fhreastail Macfarlane ina dhiaidh sin San Diego State University, i gcás ina mbeadh sí ag dul ar a thuilleamh céim Mháistreachta sna healaíona liobrálacha agus san eolaíocht le fócas ar cheisteanna dúchasacha - ábhar sí fós faoi paiseanta, sheoladh le déanaí "An Scoláireacht Ilimanator" do chailíní dúchasacha.



Re-beo Ilima-Lei ar bua craobhchomórtais is déanaí anseo



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Is Bellator a chur chun cinn le rá healaíona domhanda martial measctha agus kickboxing featuring go leor de na lúthchleasaithe is fearr sa domhan. Faoi stiúir an veteran tionscnóir troid i Scott Coker, Bellator ghlacadh imeachtaí ar siúl i gcathracha móra ar fud an domhain agus is féidir a fheiceáil ar an teilifís i níos mó ná 160 tíortha do lucht éisteachta ar fáil de níos mó ná aon billiún duine. Sna Stáit Aontaithe, Is féidir Bellator le feiceáil ar Líonra Paramount agus DAZN araon, an domhan spóirt BEO ar dtús tiomanta go fírinneach sruthú seirbhíse. Bellator comhdhéanta d'fhoireann feidhmiúcháin go n-áirítear daoine gairmiúla tionscail is fearr i léiriú teilifíse, orchestration ócáid ​​beo, Forbairt Trodaire / Caidreamh, soláthar ionad, cruthú urraíochta / forbairt, ceadúnú idirnáisiúnta, margaíochta, fógraíocht, caidreamh poiblíochta agus coimisiún. Bellator lonnaithe i Hollywood, Calif. agus úinéireacht ag ViacomCBS siamsaíochta ollmhór, baile chun an domhain brandaí premier siamsaíochta a nascadh le lucht féachana tríd an ábhar láidre ar fud an teilifís, pictiúr reatha, ardáin ar líne agus soghluaiste.

FIGHT NIGHT RESULTS & Grianghraif FOR Bellator 232: MACDONALD VS. LIMA 2

COMPLETE FIGHT NIGHT PHOTOS HERE



Bellator 232 Main Cárta:

Douglas Lima (32-7) defeated Rory MacDonald (21-6-1) trí chinneadh d'aon toil (49-46, 50-45, 50-45)

Paul Daley (42-17-2) defeated Tá tú Awad (23-13) via TKO (punches) ag 1:30 de bhabhta dhá

Patrick Mix (12-0) defeated Isaiah Chapman (9-4) via aighneacht (kneebar) ag 3:49 de bhabhta amháin

Manny Muro (11-6) defeated Nick Newell (16-3) via cinneadh scoilt (29-28, 27-29, 29-28)

Baby Slice (4-2) defeated Craig Campbell (3-4) via TKO (elbows) ag 0:38 de bhabhta amháin



Réamh Cárta:

Ryan Hardy Evans (1-1) defeated Demetrios Plaza (1-1) via aighneacht (chúl-naked choke) ag 3:03 de bhabhta trí

Lance Gibson Jr. (3-0) defeated Dominic Jones (2-2) via ko (punches) ag 1:58 de bhabhta amháin

Devin Powell (10-4) defeated Marcus Surin (6-2) via technical submission (mounted guillotine) ag 5:00 de bhabhta dhá

Johnny Lopez (12-4) defeated Dan Cormier (8-10) trí chinneadh d'aon toil (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)

Jornel Lugo (3-0) defeated John Douma (4-2) trí chinneadh d'aon toil (30-26, 30-27, 30-27)

Zarrukh Adashev (3-1) defeated Tevin Dyce (3-2) via TKO (stailceanna) ag 1:39 de bhabhta dhá



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TICKETS ON SALE THIS WEEK FOR BELLATOR’S RETURN TO ALLSTATE ARENA IN CHICAGO ON MAY 11


BELLATOR LIGHTWEIGHT CHAMP MICHAEL CHANDLER DEFENDS HIS TITLE AGAINST FEATHERWEIGHT KINGPIN PATRICIO ‘PITBULL’ IN LONG-AWAITED GRUDGE MATCH LIVE ON DAZN



THE WELTERWEIGHT WORLD GRAND PRIX CONTINUES WITH DOUGLAS LIMA TAKING ON MICHAEL ‘VENOM’ PAGE IN SEMI-FINAL ACTION



NÍOS MÓ: UNDEFEATED PROSPECT A.J. MCKEE MEETS CHICAGO’S PAT CURRAN AND THE RETURN OF FORMER WWE STAR JAKE HAGER



LOS ANGELES – Bellator’s return to Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Tinn. ar an Satharn, Bealtaine 11 is stacked with a must-see lineup of fights, headlined by current lightweight titleholder Michael Chandler (19-4) in his attempt to become the only man to defeat both Pitbull Brothers and put an end to their years-long rivalry, when he defends his belt against Bellator’s 145-pound champ Patricio "PitBull" (28-4) i gcás is mó de Bellator 221 - which will be streamed live exclusively on DAZN.



The co-headliner will see former two-time Bellator welterweight champion Douglas Lima (30-7) face undefeated Michael "Venom" Page (14-0), better known to fans as “MVP,” in the first semi-final matchup in Bellator’s Welterweight World Grand Prix. Each fighter has their eyes set on moving one step closer to becoming Bellator welterweight champ and taking home one million dollars.



Chomh maith leis sin, arguably one of the world’s top featherweight prospects A.J. McKee (13-0) will face the stiffest test of his young career when he fights two-time former Bellator featherweight champion Pat Curran (23-7) on Curran’s home turf. Ar deireadh, former WWE champion Jake Hager (1-0) returns to the Bellator cage for the first time since his first-round submission victory in January looking to continue his early dominance inside the cage.



An exclusive online presale for Bellator 221: Chandler vs. PitBull takes place between Wednesday, Feabhra. 20 ag 10 a.m. CT and Thursday, Feabhra. 21 ag 10 p.m. CT, with tickets going on-sale to the general public on Friday, Feabhra. 22 ag 12 p.m. CT. Tickets for the event will be available at the Allstate Arena box office, chomh maith le Ticketmaster.com and Bellator.com.



Bellator 221: Chandler vs. PitBull will be broadcast live on DAZN ag 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT, cé go mbeidh réamh gníomh sruth ar Bellator.com agus ar fud an domhain ar an Bellator Mobile App. Beidh bouts breise a fógraíodh i seachtainí romhainn.



One of the most-decorated fighters in Bellator history, Michael Chandler reclaimed the lightweight championship this past December to become a three-time titleholder. “Iron” has defeated a who’s who among the division’s elite, Lena n-áirítear Brent Primus, Benson Henderson, Patricky PitBull (x2), Yamauchi suas and Eddie Alvarez. The former University of Missouri wrestler from High Ridge, Mo., who now calls Nashville home, has had a slow-building feud with his May 11 comhraic, verbally sparring with his foe following wins over Patricio’s brother Patricky and on social media. Anois, the time for talk is over and both will enter the Bellator cage to finally settle the score.



Hailing from Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Bhrasaíl, two-time featherweight champ Patricio “Pitbull” will enter the Bellator cage for a promotional record 21th time. With impressive wins to his name over Daniel Straus (x3), Daniel Weichel (x2) agus Pat Curran, he most recently defeated Emmanuel Sanchez via chinneadh d'aon toil ag Bellator 209. Moving up a weight class for the first time since Bellator 160 when he met Benson Henderson, “Pitbull” is planning to leave his mark in a new division and go down as one of the all-time greats. Having earned a finish in 20 de chuid 28 Bhuaigh mar gairmiúil, the reigning champion has become synonymous with excitement and fans can certainly expect more fireworks when looks to become a simultaneous two-division champion on May 11.



Fighting out of Atlanta, Ga., by way of Goiania, Bhrasaíl, Douglas “The Phenom” Lima has been a mainstay at the top of the 170-pound division for the better part of three years. With wins against the likes of Lorenz Larkin, Andrey Koreshkov (x2), Paul Daley and Ben Saunders, the 31-year-old advanced to the semifinals of the Welterweight World Grand Prix after a technical submission win against Koreshkov. A winner of nine out of his last 11 comórtais, the American Top Team product remains set on showing the world how dominant he truly is.



One of the most unorthodox strikers to ever compete, “MVP” has steadily worked his way up the welterweight ranks since signing with the organization in 2013. Known for his unique style and personality both inside the cage and out, every Michael Page fight is must-see entertainment. With an undefeated record of 14-0, agus 11 of those victories coming by stoppage, the 31-year-old out of London Shootfighters advanced to the semifinals following a closely contested unanimous decision win against rival Paul Daley at Bellator 216.



Fighting out of Long Beach, Calif., A.J. McKee puts his undefeated record on the line against the former champ on May 11. Currently training alongside the likes of Aaron Pico,“Baby Slice” agus Joey Davis at The Body Shop under the tutelage of his father, MMA veteran Antonio McKee, the second-generation fighter has been making quite the name for himself since joining the professional ranks. Ag díreach 23 bliain d'aois, “Mercenary” has set the Bellator record for consecutive wins at 13, having defeated Daniel Crawford, Brian Mór, John “Macapa, Justin Lawrence and Dominic Mazzotta feadh na slí. Known for his highlight-reel finishes, McKee will look to remain unbeaten and keep his name etched in the record books when he meets Curran at Bellator 221. A former two-time Bellator world featherweight champion, Pat Curran returns to the cage near his hometown looking to earn another shot at gold. Fighting out of Crystal Lake, Ill., “Paddy Mike” is in the midst of a three-fight win streak that includes victories over Emmanuel Sanchez, John “Macapa”and Georgi Karakhanyan. The longtime Bellator veteran, who debuted at Bellator 14 i 2010, owns additional wins over Patricio “Pitbull,” Joe Warren, Roger Huerta agus Daniel Straus. Chomh maith leis sin, a two-time Bellator tournament winner, the 31-year-old’s return to the top of the 145-pound division begins with a tough test against McKee.



A native of Perry, Okla., Hager emphatically showed the world that he belongs in the sport of MMA with a submission win over J.W. Kizer ag Bellator 214 i mí Eanáir. A collegiate wrestler at the University of Oklahoma, where he was an All-American and set the school record for most pins at the 285-pound weight class in a single season with 30. Following graduation and a conversation with legendary pro wrestling announcer and fellow Oklahoma Sooner, Jim Ross, Hager made the transition to professional wrestling and signed with World Wrestling Entertainment. While in WWE, Hager would go on to claim multiple coveted professional titles during his time with the organization, including the WWE World Heavyweight Championship, ECW Championship and WWE United States Championship. Anois, the man also known to fans around the globe as “Jack Swagger” will return to action MMA action in Chicago against a soon-to-be-announced heavyweight opponent.



Nuashonraithe Bellator 221: Chandler vs. PitBull Cárta:

Lightweight Domhanda Teideal Bout: Michael Chandler (19-4) vs. Patricio "PitBull" (28-4)

Welterweight World Grand Prix Semi-final: Douglas Lima (30-7) vs. Michael "Venom" Page (14-0)

Featherweight Príomh Cárta Bout: A.J. McKee (13-0) vs. Pat Curran (23-7)

Heavyweight Main Card Bout: Jake Hager (1-0) vs. TBA


*Cárta faoi réir athraithe



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‘BIG’ JOHN MCCARTHY TO JOIN BELLATOR BROADCAST TEAM

WILL MAKE COLOR COMMENTARY DEBUT AT BELLATOR 192 AR EAN. 20 – LIVE ON PARAMOUNT NETWORK

FREISIN, CHAEL SONNEN SIGNS EXTENSION TO REMAIN IN BROADCAST BOOTH

LOS ANGELES – Bellator is pleased to announce that it has come to an agreement with John McCarthy to serve as color commentator during broadcasts on the soon-to-launch Paramount Network, which kicks off with Bellator 192 ar Dé Sathairn, Eanáir 20.

 

“With the addition of ‘Big’ John to our broadcast team, we have put together the premier group of MMA commentators ahead of our Jan. 20 debut on the Paramount Network,"A dúirt Bellator tUachtarán Scott Coker. “With John and Chael providing analysis, you’re getting two people who have spent more time in the cage than they have spent with a headset on, and that will translate to a positive viewing experience for Bellator fans.”

 

Over the past 20 bliana, “Big” John McCarthy has set the bar when it comes to officiating in MMA, a sport where he has overseen countless fights promoted by Bellator and other promotions all over the world, serving as the referee for some of the biggest bouts in the history of the sport. A former Los Angeles Police Officer, and a Self-Defense Instructor at the Los Angeles Police Academy, McCarthy is also the founder of “C.O.M.M.A.N.D.,” a program that trains and certifies hopeful MMA referees and judges. McCarthy’s regulatory work is equally as impressive, as he was a key figure in the writing of the sport’s Unified Rules, which are recognized by the ABC and athletic commissions all across North America.

 

Along with his broadcasting duties, the man behind the catchphrase “Let’s get it on!” will also provide a unique level of first-hand insight to the plethora of original content produced by Bellator’s digital team.

 

“I first want to say how grateful I am for the opportunity I have been given to work with the incredible team Bellator has assembled. It is always so hard to leave something you love, but I have always wanted to step away based on my terms rather than someone else’s. My goals are to work as hard as I can to meet the expectations everyone will have for me and to hopefully someday exceed them.” McCarthy said. “I cannot think of anyone I would rather be working with than Scott Coker. Scott has always been a person I admire because of his honesty, loyalty and love for the martial arts. I want to thank everyone from Bellator and Viacom for the trust you are bestowing upon me to keep the commentating of Bellator MMA at the highest levels of the sport.”

 

Chomh maith leis sin, Chael Sonnen has signed an extension to remain a part of select Bellator broadcasts, breaking down all the action alongside Bellator announcers Mike Goldberg agus Mauro Ranallo.

 

Chael Sonnen spent a majority of his 44-fight career with the UFC and WEC, a run that saw him defeat former middleweight champion Michael Bisping, and compete against the likes of Jon Jones, Anderson Silva (faoi ​​dhó), Rashad Evans, “Shogun” Rua, Demian Maia and Brian Stann. In addition to his in-ring action, the West Linn, Ore. native has mastered the art of being in front of the camera, having done broadcast work for both ESPN and Fox Sports. Following a three-year hiatus from active MMA competition, Sonnen returned to the cage against Tito Ortiz ag Bellator 170 in January and then went on to defeat Wanderlei Silva during the main event of Bellator: NYC.

 

Bellator and the soon-to-launch Paramount Network open 2018 with a bang when Bellator 192: Lima vs. MacDonald emanates from The Forum in California on Jan. 20. Anchored by a welterweight world title fight featuring Douglas Lima defending his championship against Rory MacDonald, the blockbuster event also will see the aforementioned Chael Sonnen compete against “Rampage” Jackson in the opening contest of 2018’s Bellator Heavyweight World Grand Prix.

BELLATOR TO GIVE AWAY COMMEMORATIVE BOBBLEHEAD CELEBRATING LIFE OF KIMBO SLICE AT BELLATOR 192 ONSATURDAY, EAN. 20 I LOS ANGELES

 

 

CAD: Limited-Edition Kimbo Slice Bobblehead Giveaway

 

The world lost an icon in June of 2016 with the passing of Kimbo Slice. The unmistakable backyard brawler and mixed martial artist will be commemorated, along with his signature golden smile and chain, with a limited-edition bobblehead.

 

The giveaway will take place Dé Sathairn, Jan. 20, and will be limited to the first 5,000 fans in attendance for Bellator 192: Lima vs. MacDonald at The Forum in Los Angeles.

 

The bobblehead giveaway is limited to one per person and will only be available to ticketholders upon entry into the arena.

***Bobblehead giveaway is exclusively for Bellator 192 ticketholders***

***Bobbleheads distributed at venue points of entry, only while supplies last at each entry***

NUAIR: The Forum

3900 An. Manchester Blvd.

Inglewood, Calif. 90305

 

CATHAIN: Dé Sathairn, Eanáir 20

Kimbo Slice (5-2, 1 NC)

A native of the Bahamas, the late Kevin “Kimbo Slice” Ferguson was one of the most recognizable figures in all of combat sports. After making a name for himself in the infamous world of street fighting, where he was labeled “The King of the Web Brawlers” by Rolling Stone, the internet sensation left underground fighting to become a professional mixed martial artist. The street brawler found the same success inside the cage that he had in his backyard in South Florida, collecting victories in each of his first three professional fights. Slice would go onto compete on season 10 de An Comhraiceoir deiridh, where his bout with Roy Nelson on Spike TV set a viewership ratings record for the series that still stands today. Slice also made a flawless transition into professional boxing, where he earned seven consecutive victories. The multi-dimensional mixed martial artist, boxer and actor debuted inside the Bellator cage in 2015, where he collected his final win over Ken Shamrock at Bellator 138. A fan-favorite throughout his career, Slice was known just as much for his entertaining personality and signature look, as he was for his knockout power. Kimbo’s legacy in MMA is carried on by his son, Kevin “Baby Slice” Ferguson Jr.

 

INFO FIGHT: Bellator 192: Lima vs. MacDonald will be broadcast LIVE and FREE on Paramount Network at 9 p.m. AGUS/8 p.m. CT, while preliminary action will stream on Bellator.com and the Bellator Mobile App. Tickets for the event are on sale now and can be purchased at Bellator.com, as well as Ticketmaster.com.

 

Nuashonraithe Bellator 192: MacDonald vs. Aol Cárta comhrac:

Welterweight World Title Main Event: Douglas Lima (29-6) vs. Rory MacDonald (19-4)

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SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA’S LORENZ LARKIN AND FERNANDO GONZALEZ MEET IN MAIN EVENT OF BELLATOR 193 AG PECHANGA Resort & CASINO ON JAN. 26

TICKETS FOR BELLATOR 193 GO ON SALE SEO Dé hAoine AG 3 P.m. PST

 

LOS ANGELES – Bellator returns to Pechanga Resort & Casino i Temecula, Calif. do Bellator 193 ar Dé hAoine, Jan. 26, 2018. The card will be headlined by Riverside, California-native Lorenz Larkin (18-7, 1 NC) against Menifee, California Fernando Gonzalez (27-14) in a 180-pound catchweight bout.

 

Tickets for this event start at $39 and are available at the Pechanga Box Office and Pechanga.com. Doirse don imeacht oscailte ag 4 p.m. PST, while the preliminary card will kick-off at 5 p.m. PST. The event will be broadcast live and free on Paramount Network at 9 p.m. AGUS/8 p.m. CT, while preliminary action will stream on Bellator.com and the newly updated Bellator Mobile App. Additional bouts for Bellator 193: Larkin vs. Gonzalez a d'fhógair go luath.

 

Larkin enters his main event matchup against Gonzalez following must-see bouts against Douglas Lima agus Paul Daley i 2017. Anois, “Da Monsoon” looks to add to his impressive resume – which includes marquee wins over Robbie Lawler, Santiago Ponzinibbio, Jorge Masvidal and Neil Magny and stoppages in 11 as 18 victories – by adding the name of a competitor that has nearly 50-fights as a professional. A short trek from Larkin’s hometown of Riverside, Calif. the Millenia MMA-product will represent his nearby hometown proudly on Jan. 26.

 

Hailing from Menifee, Calif., 33-year-old Fernando Gonzalez will enter the Bellator cage for the ninth time in his nearly 15-year professional career. Gonzalez has seen a great deal of success since joining forces with Bellator MMA, having collected seven victories over an eight-fight, four-year span.Gonzalez has come on strong as of late, tallying 10 wins over his last 13 foircinn, including a pair of first round knockouts. Le 17 de chuid 27 hOilimpeacha gairme ag teacht ar mhodh knockout nó aighneacht, “The Menifee Maniac” will look to see his win-streak continue following his recent success against Brennan Ward at Bellator 193.

 

Nuashonraithe Bellator 193: Larkin vs. Gonzalez Cárta comhrac:

Catchweight (180 lb..) Imeacht Main: Lorenz Larkin (18-7, 1 NC) vs. Fernando Gonzalez (27-14)

CHAMP DOUGLAS LIMA SET FOR BELLATOR WELTERWEIGHT TITLE DEFENSE AGAINST RORY MACDONALD AT THE FORUM IN LOS ANGELES ON JAN. 20

 

TICKETS ON SALE THIS Dé hAoine

LOS ANGELES – One year removed from its previous event at the world-famous Forum, Bellator returns to Los Angeles to kick off its 2018 schedule with a championship bout on Saturday, Eanáir 20.

The main event features two of the best 170-pounders in the world, as champ Douglas Lima (29-6) defends his Bellator welterweight world title against Rory MacDonald (19-4) in a thrilling five-round matchup.

A special Bellator Nation presale takes place Dé Céadaoin, Seacht. 27 and Thursday, Seacht. 28, while tickets go on sale to the general public starting Dé hAoine, Seacht. 29 ag 10 a.m. PT and can be purchased at the Forum box office, as well as Ticketmaster.com. The event will be broadcast live and free on Paramount Network (formerly named Spike TV) ag 9 p.m. AGUS/8 p.m. CT, while preliminary action will stream on Bellator.com and the Bellator Mobile App. Beidh bouts breise a fógraíodh sna seachtainí atá romhainn.

Fighting out of Atlanta, Ga., Douglas “The Phenom” Lima has been ruling the roost at 170-pounds in Bellator for the better part of three years. With wins against the likes of Lorenz Larkin, Andrey Koreshkov, Paul Daley and Ben Saunders, the 29-year-old has quietly placed himself among division’s elite. A winner of 17 de chuid caite 19 comórtais, the American Top Team product remains set on showing the world how dominant he is.

 

Over the last several years, “The Red King” Rory MacDonald has become the most popular Canadian mixed martial artist due to his classic stand-up wars and wins over some of MMA’s best in Nate Diaz, Tyron Woodley, B.J. Penn and Demian Maia. A training partner of Georges St-Pierre at the world-renowned TriStar Gym in Montreal, the 28-year-old joined Bellator’s welterweight fray in 2016 and immediately made an impact by submittingPaul Daley ag Bellator 179 sa dara babhta.

 

Updated Bellator Card:

Welterweight World Title Main Event: Douglas Lima (29-6) vs. Rory MacDonald (19-4)

 

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Maidir Bellator:

Bellator is a leading mixed martial arts and kickboxing organization featuring many of the best fighters in the world. Faoi stiúir an veteran tionscnóir troid i Scott Coker, Is Bellator ar fáil do beagnach 1 billion people worldwide in over 160 tíortha. Sna Stáit Aontaithe, Bellator can be seen on SPIKE, the combat sports television leader. Bellator comhdhéanta d'fhoireann feidhmiúcháin go n-áirítear daoine gairmiúla tionscail is fearr i léiriú teilifíse, orchestration ócáid ​​beo, Forbairt Trodaire / Caidreamh, soláthar ionad, cruthú urraíochta / forbairt, ceadúnú idirnáisiúnta, margaíochta, fógraíocht, caidreamh poiblíochta agus coimisiún. Bellator lonnaithe i Hollywood, Calif. and owned by entertainment giant Viacom, baile chun an domhain brandaí premier siamsaíochta a nascadh le lucht féachana tríd an ábhar láidre ar fud an teilifís, pictiúr reatha, ardáin ar líne agus soghluaiste.

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Spike  is available in 98.7 million  homes and is a division of Viacom Media Networks. Aonad Viacom (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB), Viacom Media Networks is one of the world’s leading creators of programming and content across all media platforms. Spike’s Internet address is  www.spike.com and for up-to-the-minute and archival press information and photographs, visit Spike’s press site at  http://www.spike.com/press.  Follow us on Twitter  spiketvpr  for the latest in breaking news updates, taobh thiar-na pictiúir-eolas agus grianghraif.

 

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

Special Broadcast on Friday, Iúil 28 ó 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 Meitheamh 24, Spike will present a special encore presentation of this memorable event onDé hAoine, Iúil 28 ó 9-11:30 p.m. AGUS/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 Chael Sonnen agus Wanderlei Silva, cé go Matt Mitrione stood toe-to-toe with the iconic Fedor Emelianenko in a heavyweight showdown for the ages. Chomh maith leis sin, two explosive title fights took place, mar 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 Pico 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.

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

NÍOS MÓ, 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 Dé hAoine, Meitheamh 23 ag 4:30 p.m. AGUS 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.

Ina theannta sin, prizes, including two cageside tickets to Bellator NYC, will be given away to fans in attendance.

Ag 6 p.m. AGUS, fans are also invited to be a part of the Bellator NYC agus 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 ar an Satharn oíche. The event is FREE and OPEN to the public.

One of the most recognizable MMA fighters of all time, Halla na Famer Randy Couture transitioned nicely into the entertainment world after his fighting career, starring in several television shows and movies, Lena n-áirítear 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 agus 1996 Olympics as a member of the Greco-Roman wrestling teams.

Ó tháinig an fray Bellator MMA i 2013, Cheick Kongo, a French-born kickboxer, has strung together an impressive run that has seen him emerge victorious in nine of 11 comórtais, including five consecutive victories. Le 39 career fights under his belt, “The Darknesshas tallied 27 Bhuaigh mar gairmiúil, Lena n-áirítear 12 by way of knockout. Kongo most recently handed Augusto Sakai the first loss of his professional career at Bellator 179 i Londain.

Mike Goldberg, set to make his Bellator broadcast debut at Bellator NYC agus 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, Lena n-áirítear Shaq Vs. A graduate of Miami (Ohio) Ollscoil, Goldberg now resides in Phoenix, Ariz.

Tabhair cuairt ar Bellator.com agus BellatorNYC.com for upcoming event information.

Bellator NYC: Sonnen vs. Silva Cárta (Pay-Per-View):

Solas Heavyweight Main Imeacht: Chael Sonnen (29-15-1) vs. Wanderlei Silva (35-12-1, 1 NC)

Heavyweight Main Event: Fedor Emelianenko (36-4, 1 NC) vs. Matt Mitrione (11-5)

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

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

Lightweight Feature Bout: Aaron Pico (Tús) vs. Zach Freeman (8-2)

 

Bellator 180: Davis vs. Bader Cárta (Spike):

Light Heavyweight World Title Bout: Phil Davis (17-3, 1 NC) vs. Ryan Bader (22-5)

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

Welterweight Bout: Neiman Gracie (5-0) vs. Dave Marfone (5-2)

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

 

Bellator 180: Davis vs. Bader Réamh Cárta (Bellator.com):

Welterweight Réamh Bout: Ryan Couture (10-5) vs. Haim Gozali (7-3)

Lightweight Preliminary Bout: 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)

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

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

 

 

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 agus Bellator 180: Davis vs. Bader air live on Saturday, Meitheamh 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. AGUS/7p.m. PT, cé go 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. AGUS/5 p.m. Goldberg and Smith will alsocall the additional preliminary match-ups on Bellator.com at 6 p.m. AGUS/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, Chael Sonnen (29-15-1) agus Wanderlei Silva (35-12-1, 1 NC), Bellator NYC: Sonnen vs. Silva airs live on pay-per-view beginning at 10 p.m. AGUS/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 agus crua-bhualadh Matt Mitrione, along with two championship bouts, Lena n-áirítear 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. AGUS/5 p.m. PT. The event is headlined by a light heavyweight title bout between current champ Phil Davis (17-3, 1 NC) agus contender barr Ryan Bader (22-5). Ina theannta sin, Bellator 180 prelims will air exclusively on Bellator.com and the Bellator Mobile App at 6 p.m. AGUS/3 p.m. PT.

Tabhair cuairt ar Bellator.com agus BellatorNYC.com for upcoming event information.

 

Bellator NYC: Sonnen vs. Silva Cárta (Pay-Per-View):

Solas Heavyweight Main Imeacht: Chael Sonnen (29-15-1) vs. Wanderlei Silva (35-12-1, 1 NC)

Heavyweight Main Event: Fedor Emelianenko (36-4, 1 NC) vs. Matt Mitrione (11-5)

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

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

Lightweight Feature Bout: Aaron Pico (Tús) vs. Zach Freeman (8-2)

Bellator 180: Davis vs. Bader Cárta (Spike):

Light Heavyweight World Title Bout: Phil Davis (17-3, 1 NC) vs. Ryan Bader (22-5)

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

Welterweight Bout: Neiman Gracie (5-0) vs. Dave Marfone (5-2)

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

 

Bellator 180: Davis vs. Bader Réamh Cárta (Bellator.com):

Welterweight Réamh Bout: Ryan Couture (10-5) vs. Haim Gozali (7-3)

Lightweight Preliminary Bout: 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)