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Bellator RE-SIGNS CHAMPIONS DOUGLAS LIMA IN ILIMA-LEI MacFarlane ZA MULTI-LETO, MULTI-boju PRIZIDKI CONTRACT

LOS ANGELES - Bellator je ponosen, da napove, da je welterweight prvak Douglas Lima (32-7) in optimizacijo učinkovitosti prvak Ilima-Lei Macfarlane (11-0) bo še naprej tekmovati znotraj Bellator kletko po podpisu ekskluzivne multi-letnik, več boriti razširitve ostati s spodbujanjem-ViacomCBS lasti.



“Tako Douglas Lima in Ilima-Lei Macfarlane še dokazati, da sta dva izmed najbolj dominantnih borcev na Bellator roster,"Je dejal Bellator predsednik Scott Coker. “Naredili so svoje Bellator prvi nastop zelo zgodaj v karieri, so se povzpela na vrh svojih oddelkih in so prišli, da predstavljajo, kaj je to promocija je vse okoli. kot prvaki, tako so se na vse izzive in uspelo nam je vsako priložnost. Veselim se bedeti jih nadaljuje svojo kariero z nami. "



Prihaja iz Goiania, Brazilija in zdaj borijo iz Atlante, Georgia, 32-year-old Lima nazadnje ravna Rory MacDonald v revanš - končno matchup Velterska kategorija World Grand Prix, ki žaga Lima dopust kot svetovni prvak z nagrado enega milijona dolarjev. Odkar je promocijsko prvenec 2011, "The Phenom" si je prislužil 14 zmage, vključno trio naslovov svetovnega prvaka in 10 konča, zaradi česar ameriški Top Team-forum enega na najbolj dominantnih borcev v delitev 170 funtov. S 26 njegovega 32 karierne zmage, ki prihajajo preko Knockout ali oddajo, vključno zaporednih prevladujočih konča več Andrey Koreshkov in Michael "strup" stran " V prvih dveh krogih turnirja World Grand Prix, Lima je v zadnjem času je bilo jasno, da je on zdaj Naslov želje na srednji.



Ponovno živo Douglas Lima najbolj nedavna zmaga prvenstvo tukaj



Rodil in odraščal v Honoluluju, otvoritveno Bellator Optimizacija učinkovitosti prvak Macfarlane je njen pro prvenec v 2015 s KO zmago, ki je šel virusne in ni pogledal nazaj, saj, pa ostaja nepremagan v karieri. Z impresivno zmage nad Valerie Letourneau in Veta Arteaga, Macfarlane je bila osrednja točka prvenec Bellator je na Havajih lani in se vrnil na Havajih z oddajo zmago nad Kate Jackson to mimo december. Ponosni diplomant Punahou High School Honolulu v 2009, Macfarlane kasneje udeležil San Diego State University, če bi šla na zaslužil magistrirala iz svobodnih umetnosti in znanosti s poudarkom na avtohtonih vprašanj - tema je še vedno strastno, nedavno izstrelitev "The Ilimanator Scholarship" avtohtonih dekleta.



Ponovno živo Ilima-Lei je zadnje prvenstvo zmaga tukaj



Prosimo, obiščite Bellator.com Več informacij.



O Bellator:

Bellator je vodilni svetovnih mešanih borilnih veščin in Kickboxing promocija vključuje številne izmed najboljših športnikov na svetu. Pod vodstvom veterana boj promotorja Scott Coker, Bellator dogodki potekajo v večjih mestih po vsem svetu in jih je mogoče videti na televiziji v več 160 države na razpoložljivo občinstvo več kot milijarda ljudi. V Združenih državah Amerike, Bellator je mogoče videti na obeh Paramount omrežij in DAZN, na svetu prvi resnično posvečena šport ŽIVO pretakanje storitev. Bellator je sestavljena iz izvajalske ekipe, ki vključuje vrhunske industrija strokovnjaki v televizijske produkcije, dogodek v živo orkestracija, razvoj fighter / odnosi, prizorišče naročila, Oblikovanje sponzorstvo / razvoj, licenciranje, marketing, oglaševanje, javnosti in provizije odnosi. Bellator ima sedež v Hollywoodu, Kalifornija. in v lasti zabavo velikan ViacomCBS, dom svetovnih premier zabavne blagovnih znamk, ki se povezujejo z občinstvom skozi privlačne vsebine preko televizije, motion picture, spletne in mobilne platforme.

FIGHT NIGHT RESULTS & SLIKE ZA Bellator 232: MACDONALD VS. LIMA 2

COMPLETE FIGHT NIGHT PHOTOS HERE



Bellator 232 Main Card:

Douglas Lima (32-7) poraženi Rory MacDonald (21-6-1) po soglasnem sklepu (49-46, 50-45, 50-45)

Paul Daley (42-17-2) poraženi You Awad (23-13) prek TKO (luknjači) pri 1:30 kroga dveh

Patrick Mix (12-0) poraženi Isaiah Chapman (9-4) po predložitvi (kneebar) pri 3:49 of round one

Manny Muro (11-6) poraženi Nick Newell (16-3) preko split odločbe (29-28, 27-29, 29-28)

Baby Slice (4-2) poraženi Craig Campbell (3-4) prek TKO (kolena) pri 0:38 of round one



Predhodni Card:

Ryan Hardy Evans (1-1) poraženi Demetrios Plaza (1-1) po predložitvi (zadnja naked choke) pri 3:03 kroga treh

Lance Gibson Jr. (3-0) poraženi Dominic Jones (2-2) preko KO (luknjači) pri 1:58 of round one

Devin Powell (10-4) poraženi Marcus Surin (6-2) via technical submission (mounted guillotine) pri 5:00 kroga dveh

Johnny Lopez (12-4) poraženi Dan Cormier (8-10) po soglasnem sklepu (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)

Jornel Lugo (3-0) poraženi John Douma (4-2) po soglasnem sklepu (30-26, 30-27, 30-27)

Zarrukh Adashev (3-1) poraženi Tevin Dyce (3-2) prek TKO (stavke) pri 1:39 kroga dveh



Prosimo, obiščite Bellator.com Več informacij.



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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



VEČ: 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, Ill. v soboto, Maj 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) v glavni dogodek 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 Page "strup" (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.



Poleg tega, 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. Končno, 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, Februar. 20 pri 10 a.m. CT and Thursday, Februar. 21 pri 10 p.m. CT, with tickets going on-sale to the general public on Friday, Februar. 22 pri 12 p.m. CT. Tickets for the event will be available at the Allstate Arena box office, kot tudi Ticketmaster.com and Bellator.com.



Bellator 221: Chandler vs. Pitbull will be broadcast live on DAZN pri 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT, medtem ko bodo predhodno dejanje tok na Bellator.com in po svetu na Bellator Mobile App. Dodatne napadi bodo objavljeni v prihodnjih tednih.



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, Vključno Brent Primus, Benson Henderson, Patricky Pitbull (x2), Yamauchi up 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 Nasprotnik, verbally sparring with his foe following wins over Patricio’s brother Patricky and on social media. Zdaj, the time for talk is over and both will enter the Bellator cage to finally settle the score.



Prihaja iz Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazilija, two-time featherweight champ Patricio “Pitbull” will enter the Bellator cage for a promotional record 21th time. Z impresivno zmag na njegovo ime več Daniel Straus (x3), Daniel Weichel (x2) in Pat Curran, he most recently defeated Emmanuel Sanchez preko soglasne odločitve na 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. Ob zaslužili konča v 20 njegovega 28 zmaga kot profesionalec, 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, Brazilija, 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 Lawrence 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 natečaji, 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, in 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, Kaliforniji., 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” in 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. Na samo 23 let, “Mercenary” has set the Bellator record for consecutive wins at 13, having defeated Daniel Crawford, Brian Moore, John “Macapa, Justin Lawrence and Dominic Mazzotta poti. 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 v 2010, owns additional wins over Patricio “Pitbull,” Joe Warren, Roger Huerta in Daniel Straus. Prav tako, 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 pri Bellator 214 v januarju. 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. Zdaj, 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.



Posodobljeno Bellator 221: Chandler vs. Pitbull Card:

Lightweight World Title Bout: Michael Chandler (19-4) vs. Patricio "Pitbull" (28-4)

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

Peresno Glavna kartica Bout: A.J. McKee (13-0) vs. Pat Curran (23-7)

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


*Kartica velja za spremembe



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‘BIG’ JOHN MCCARTHY TO JOIN BELLATOR BROADCAST TEAM

WILL MAKE COLOR COMMENTARY DEBUT AT Bellator 192 ON JAN. 20 - LIVE ON PARAMOUNT OMREŽJE

TUDI, 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 na Sobota, Januar 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,” Bellator President Scott Coker said. “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.”

 

V preteklosti 20 let, “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.”

 

Poleg tega, Chael Sonnen has signed an extension to remain a part of select Bellator broadcasts, breaking down all the action alongside Bellator announcers Mike Goldberg in 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 (dvakrat), 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 pri 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 V Los Angelesu

 

 

KAJ: 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 Sobota, 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***

KJE: The Forum

3900 W. Manchester Blvd.

Inglewood, Kalifornija. 90305

 

KDAJ: Sobota, Januar 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 od 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. IN/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.

 

Posodobljeno Bellator 192: MacDonald vs. Lime Fight Card:

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 AT PECHANGA RESORT & CASINO ON JAN. 26

TICKETS FOR Bellator 193 GO ON SALE Ta petek AT 3 P.m. PST

 

LOS ANGELES – Bellator returns to Pechanga Resort & Casino v Temecula, Kalifornija. za Bellator 193 na Petek, Jan. 26, 2018. The card will be headlined by Riverside, California-native Lawrence Larkin (18-7, 1 NC) against Menifee, Kalifornije 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. Vrata za dogodek odprt pri 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. IN/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 bo objavljen v kratkem.

 

Larkin enters his main event matchup against Gonzalez following must-see bouts against Douglas Lima in Paul Daley v 2017. Zdaj, “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 izven 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, Kalifornija. the Millenia MMA-product will represent his nearby hometown proudly on Jan. 26.

 

Hailing from Menifee, Kaliforniji., 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 Konci, including a pair of first round knockouts. S 17 njegovega 27 karierne zmage, ki prihajajo preko Knockout ali oddajo, “The Menifee Maniac” will look to see his win-streak continue following his recent success against Brennan Ward at Bellator 193.

 

Posodobljeno Bellator 193: Larkin vs. Gonzalez Fight Card:

Catchweight (180 lbs.) Main Event: Lawrence 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 Petek

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, Januar 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 Sreda, Seven. 27 and Thursday, Seven. 28, while tickets go on sale to the general public starting Petek, Seven. 29 pri 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) pri 9 p.m. IN/8 p.m. CT, while preliminary action will stream on Bellator.com and the Bellator Mobile App. Additional bouts will be announced in the coming weeks.

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 Lawrence Larkin, Andrey Koreshkov, Paul Daley and Ben Saunders, the 29-year-old has quietly placed himself among division’s elite. A winner of 17 za njegov zadnji 19 natečaji, 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 pri Bellator 179 v drugem krogu.

 

Updated Bellator Card:

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

 

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O Bellator:

Bellator is a leading mixed martial arts and kickboxing organization featuring many of the best fighters in the world. Pod vodstvom veterana boj promotorja Scott Coker, Bellator je na voljo skoraj 1 billion people worldwide in over 160 države. V Združenih državah Amerike, Bellator can be seen on SPIKE, the combat sports television leader. Bellator je sestavljena iz izvajalske ekipe, ki vključuje vrhunske industrija strokovnjaki v televizijske produkcije, dogodek v živo orkestracija, razvoj fighter / odnosi, prizorišče naročila, Oblikovanje sponzorstvo / razvoj, licenciranje, marketing, oglaševanje, javnosti in provizije odnosi. Bellator ima sedež v Hollywoodu, Kalifornija. and owned by entertainment giant Viacom, dom svetovnih premier zabavne blagovnih znamk, ki se povezujejo z občinstvom skozi privlačne vsebine preko televizije, motion picture, spletne in mobilne platforme.

O Spike:

Spike  is available in 98.7 million  homes and is a division of Viacom Media Networks. Enota 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, zadaj-the-scenes informacije in fotografije.

 

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

Special Broadcast on Friday, Julij 28 od 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 Junij 24, Spike will present a special encore presentation of this memorable event onPetek, Julij 28 od 9-11:30 p.m. IN/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 in Wanderlei Silva, medtem Matt Mitrione stood toe-to-toe with the iconic Fedor Emelianenko in a heavyweight showdown for the ages. Poleg tega, two explosive title fights took place, kot Douglas Lima looked to defend his welterweight crown against Lawrence 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, Junij 23

VEČ, 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 Petek, Junij 23 pri 4:30 p.m. IN 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.

Poleg tega, prizes, including two cageside tickets to Bellator NYC, will be given away to fans in attendance.

Na 6 p.m. IN, fans are also invited to be a part of the Bellator NYC in 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 v soboto noč. The event is FREE and OPEN to the public.

One of the most recognizable MMA fighters of all time, Dvorana Famer Randy Couture transitioned nicely into the entertainment world after his fighting career, starring in several television shows and movies, Vključno 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. med 1992 in 1996 Olympics as a member of the Greco-Roman wrestling teams.

Od vstopa v Bellator MMA Napeti v 2013, Cheick Kongo, a French-born kickboxer, has strung together an impressive run that has seen him emerge victorious in nine of 11 natečaji, including five consecutive victories. S 39 career fights under his belt, “The Darknesshas tallied 27 zmaga kot profesionalec, Vključno 12 by way of knockout. Kongo most recently handed Augusto Sakai the first loss of his professional career at Bellator 179 v Londonu.

Mike Goldberg, set to make his Bellator broadcast debut at Bellator NYC in 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, Vključno Shaq Vs. A graduate of Miami (Ohio) Univerza, Goldberg now resides in Phoenix, Arizoni.

Prosimo, obiščite Bellator.com in BellatorNYC.com for upcoming event information.

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

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

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

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

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

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

 

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

Svetloba Težji Svetovna Naslov Bout: Phil Davis (17-3, 1 NC) vs. Ryan Bader (22-5)

Peresno 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 (Debut) vs. Alice Yauger (4-5)

 

Bellator 180: Davis vs. Bader Predhodni Card (Bellator.com):

Welterweight Predhodni Bout: Ryan Couture (10-5) vs. Haim Widodo (7-3)

Lahka Predhodni 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)

Lahka Predhodni Bout: Nate Grebb (3-1) vs. Bradley Desir (9-5)

BELLATOR ANNOUNCES BROADCAST DUTIES FOR HISTORIC EVENT AT MADISON SQUARE GARDEN ON SATURDAY, Junij 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 in Bellator 180: Davis vs. Bader air live on Saturday, Junij 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. IN/7p.m. PT, medtem 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. IN/5 p.m. Goldberg and Smith will alsocall the additional preliminary match-ups on Bellator.com at 6 p.m. IN/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) in Wanderlei Silva (35-12-1, 1 NC), Bellator NYC: Sonnen vs. Silva airs live on pay-per-view beginning at 10 p.m. IN/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 in hard-hitting Matt Mitrione, along with two championship bouts, Vključno Douglas Lima (28-6) defending his 170-pound strap against Lawrence 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. IN/5 p.m. PT. The event is headlined by a light heavyweight title bout between current champ Phil Davis (17-3, 1 NC) in top bojevnik Ryan Bader (22-5). Poleg tega, Bellator 180 prelims will air exclusively on Bellator.com and the Bellator Mobile App at 6 p.m. IN/3 p.m. PT.

Prosimo, obiščite Bellator.com in BellatorNYC.com for upcoming event information.

 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Svetloba Težji Svetovna Naslov Bout: Phil Davis (17-3, 1 NC) vs. Ryan Bader (22-5)

Peresno 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 (Debut) vs. Alice Yauger (4-5)

 

Bellator 180: Davis vs. Bader Predhodni Card (Bellator.com):

Welterweight Predhodni Bout: Ryan Couture (10-5) vs. Haim Widodo (7-3)

Lahka Predhodni 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)