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STRIJD NACHTRESULTATEN & FOTO'S VOOR BELLATOR 232: MACDONALD VS. LIMA 2
TICKETS TE KOOP DEZE WEEK VOOR DE RETOUR VAN BELLATOR NAAR ALLSTATE ARENA IN CHICAGO OP MEI 11
‘BIG’ JOHN MCCARTHY TO JOIN BELLATOR BROADCAST TEAM
WILL MAKE COLOR COMMENTARY DEBUT AT Bellator 192 ON JAN. 20 - LIVE OP PARAMOUNT NETWORK
OOK, CHAEL SONNEN SIGNS EXTENSION TO REMAIN IN BROADCAST BOOTH
DE ENGELEN - 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 op Zaterdag, Januari 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,'Zei Bellator-president 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 jaar, “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.”
Bovendien, Chael Sonnen has signed an extension to remain a part of select Bellator broadcasts, breaking down all the action alongside Bellator announcers Mike Goldberg en 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 (tweemaal), 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 bij 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, JAN. 20 IN LOS ANGELES
WAT: 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 Zaterdag, 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***
WAAR: The Forum
WANNEER: Zaterdag, Januari 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 van The Ultimate Fighter, 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.
FIGHT INFO: Bellator 192: Lima vs. MacDonald will be broadcast LIVE and FREE on Paramount Network at 9 p.m. EN/8 p.m. CT, terwijl de voorbereidende actie wordt gestreamd op Bellator.com en de Bellator Mobile App. Tickets voor het evenement zijn nu te koop en kunnen worden gekocht bij Bellator.com, as well as Ticketmaster.com.
Bijgewerkt Bellator 192: MacDonald vs. Kalk Strijd kaart:
Weltergewicht Wereldtitel 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 AT Pechanga RESORT & CASINO ON JAN. 26
TICKETS FOR Bellator 193 GO ON SALE DEZE VRIJDAG AT 3 P.m. PST
LOS ANGELES – Bellator returns to Pechanga Resort & Casino in Temecula, Calif. voor Bellator 193 op Vrijdag, Jan. 26, 2018. The card will be headlined by Riverside, California-native Lorenz Larkin (18-7, 1 NC) against Menifee, Californië 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. Deuren voor het evenement geopend 4 p.m. PST, while the preliminary card will kick-off at 5 p.m. PST. Het evenement wordt live en gratis uitgezonden op Paramount Network op 9 p.m. EN/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 wordt binnenkort bekend gemaakt.
Larkin enters his main event matchup against Gonzalez following must-see bouts against Douglas Lima en Paul Daley in 2017. Nu, “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 uit 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 uiteinden, including a pair of first round knockouts. Met 17 zijn 27 overwinningen in de loopbaan komen door middel van knock-out of onderwerping, “The Menifee Maniac” will look to see his win-streak continue following his recent success against Brennan Ward at Bellator 193.
Bijgewerkt Bellator 193: Larkin vs. Gonzalez Strijd kaart:
Catchweight (180 lbs.) Main Event: 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 Vrijdag
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, Januari 20.
The main event features two of the best 170-pounders in the world, als kampioen 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 Woensdag, Zeven. 27 and Thursday, Zeven. 28, while tickets go on sale to the general public starting Vrijdag, Zeven. 29 bij 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) bij 9 p.m. EN/8 p.m. CT, terwijl de voorbereidende actie wordt gestreamd op Bellator.com en de Bellator Mobile App. Extra gevechten worden in de komende weken aangekondigd.
Vechten uit Atlanta, Ga., Douglas “The Phenom” Lima has been ruling the roost at 170-pounds in Bellator for the better part of three years. Met overwinningen tegen mensen als Lorenz Larkin, Andrey Koreshkov, Paul Daley en Ben Saunders, the 29-year-old has quietly placed himself among division’s elite. A winner of 17 van zijn laatste 19 prijsvragen, 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 bij Bellator 179 in de tweede ronde.
Updated Bellator Card:
Weltergewicht Wereldtitel Main Event: Douglas Lima (29-6) vs. Rory MacDonald (19-4)
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About Bellator:
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SPIKE PRESENTS AN ENCORE PRESENTATION OF BELLATOR’S BIGGEST EVENT EVER – BELLATOR NYC: SONNEN VS SILVA
Special Broadcast on Friday, Juli 28 uit 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 Juni 24, Spike will present a special encore presentation of this memorable event onVrijdag, Juli 28 uit 9-11:30 p.m. EN/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 en Wanderlei Silva, terwijl Matt Mitrione stood toe-to-toe with the iconic Fedor Emelianenko in a heavyweight showdown for the ages. Bovendien, two explosive title fights took place, als 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, Juni 23
MEER, 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 Vrijdag, Juni 23 bij 4:30 p.m. EN 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.
Daarnaast, prizes, including two cageside tickets to Bellator NYC, will be given away to fans in attendance.
Bij 6 p.m. EN, fans are also invited to be a part of the Bellator NYC en 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 op zaterdag nacht. The event is FREE and OPEN to the public.
One of the most recognizable MMA fighters of all time, Hall of Famer Randy Couture transitioned nicely into the entertainment world after his fighting career, starring in several television shows and movies, inclusief 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. tijdens de 1992 en 1996 Olympics as a member of the Greco-Roman wrestling teams.
Sinds de toetreding tot de Bellator MMA strijd in 2013, Cheick Kongo, a French-born kickboxer, has strung together an impressive run that has seen him emerge victorious in nine of 11 prijsvragen, including five consecutive victories. Met 39 career fights under his belt, “The Darkness” has tallied 27 wint als een professional, inclusief 12 door middel van knockout. Kongo most recently handed Augusto Sakai the first loss of his professional career at Bellator 179 in Londen.
Mike Goldberg, set to make his Bellator broadcast debut at Bellator NYC en 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, inclusief Shaq Vs. A graduate of Miami (Ohio) Universiteit, Goldberg now resides in Phoenix, Ariz.
Kunt u terecht op Bellator.com en BellatorNYC.com for upcoming event information.
Bellator NYC: Sonnen vs. Silva Kaart (Pay per View):
Licht zwaargewicht Main Event: Chael Sonnen (29-15-1) vs. Wanderlei Silva (35-12-1, 1 NC)
Zwaargewicht Main Event: Fedor Emelianenko (36-4, 1 NC) vs. Matt Mitrione (11-5)
Weltergewicht wereldtitelgevecht: Douglas Lima (28-6) vs. Lorenz Larkin (18-5, 1 NC)
Lichtgewicht wereldtitelgevecht: Michael Chandler (16-3) vs. Brent Primus (7-0)
Lichtgewicht Feature Bout: Aaron Pico (Debuut) vs. Zach Freeman (8-2)
Bellator 180: Davis vs. Bader Kaart (SPIKE):
Licht zwaargewicht wereldtitelgevecht: Phil Davis (17-3, 1 NC) vs. Ryan Bader (22-5)
Vedergewicht Bout: James Gallagher (6-0) vs. Chinzo Machida (5-2)
Weltergewicht Bout: Neiman Gracie (5-0) vs. Dave Marfone (5-2)
Vlieggewicht voor damesweight: Heather Hardy (Debuut) vs. Alice Yauger (4-5)
Bellator 180: Davis vs. Bader Voorlopige Card (Bellator.com):
Weltergewicht Voorlopige aanval: Ryan Couture (10-5) vs. Haim Gozali (7-3)
Lichtgewicht voorronde: 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)
Lichtgewicht voorronde: Nate Grebb (3-1) vs. Bradley Desir (9-5)
BELLATOR ANNOUNCES BROADCAST DUTIES FOR HISTORIC EVENT AT MADISON SQUARE GARDEN ON SATURDAY, Juni 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 en Bellator 180: Davis vs. Bader air live on Saturday, Juni 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. EN/7p.m. PT, terwijl 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. EN/5 p.m. Goldberg and Smith will alsocall the additional preliminary match-ups on Bellator.com at 6 p.m. EN/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) en Wanderlei Silva (35-12-1, 1 NC), Bellator NYC: Sonnen vs. Silva airs live on pay-per-view beginning at 10 p.m. EN/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 en hard-hitting Matt Mitrione, along with two championship bouts, inclusief 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. EN/5 p.m. PT. The event is headlined by a light heavyweight title bout between current champ Phil Davis (17-3, 1 NC) en top contender Ryan Bader (22-5). Daarnaast, Bellator 180 prelims will air exclusively on Bellator.com and the Bellator Mobile App at 6 p.m. EN/3 p.m. PT.
Kunt u terecht op Bellator.com en BellatorNYC.com for upcoming event information.
Bellator NYC: Sonnen vs. Silva Kaart (Pay per View):
Licht zwaargewicht Main Event: Chael Sonnen (29-15-1) vs. Wanderlei Silva (35-12-1, 1 NC)
Zwaargewicht Main Event: Fedor Emelianenko (36-4, 1 NC) vs. Matt Mitrione (11-5)
Weltergewicht wereldtitelgevecht: Douglas Lima (28-6) vs. Lorenz Larkin (18-5, 1 NC)
Lichtgewicht wereldtitelgevecht: Michael Chandler (16-3) vs. Brent Primus (7-0)
Lichtgewicht Feature Bout: Aaron Pico (Debuut) vs. Zach Freeman (8-2)
Bellator 180: Davis vs. Bader Kaart (SPIKE):
Licht zwaargewicht wereldtitelgevecht: Phil Davis (17-3, 1 NC) vs. Ryan Bader (22-5)
Vedergewicht Bout: James Gallagher (6-0) vs. Chinzo Machida (5-2)
Weltergewicht Bout: Neiman Gracie (5-0) vs. Dave Marfone (5-2)
Women¹s Flyweight Preliminary Bout: Heather Hardy (Debuut) vs. Alice Yauger (4-5)
Bellator 180: Davis vs. Bader Voorlopige Card (Bellator.com):
Weltergewicht Voorlopige aanval: Ryan Couture (10-5) vs. Haim Gozali (7-3)
Lichtgewicht voorronde: 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)