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ROCK ICON DAVE NAVARRO TO PERFORM NATIONAL ANTHEM FOR BELLATOR NYC: SONNEN VS SILVA

World-renowned musician, artist and filmmaker Dave Navarro will perform the national anthem prior to the main event for Беллатор NYC: Sonnen vs. Silva at the legendary Madison Square Garden in New York City on Сенбі, Маусым 24.

Беллатор NYC: Sonnen vs. Silva, the biggest event in Bellator history, features the long-awaited bout between two of the most popular fighters in mixed martial arts history, ретінде Chael Sonnen (29-15-1) мен Wanderlei Сильва (35-12-1, 1 NC) finally square off in an impending grudge match. This blockbuster event includes a heavyweight bought between MMA legend Федор Емельяненко және қатты-соққыға Matt Mitrione, along with two championship bouts, соның ішінде Douglas Lima (28-6) defending his 170-pound strap against Lorenz Larkin (18-5, 1 NC) and current lightweight champion Майкл Чандлер (16-3) putting his world title on the line against the undefeated Brent Primus (7-0).

Беллатор NYC: Sonnen vs. Silva airs LIVE on pay-per-view beginning at 10PM ET/7сағат PT. Prior to the pay-per-view event, SPIKE will air Беллатор 180: Дэвис В.С.. Bader LIVE and FREE on both coasts, бастап 8PM ET/5сағат PT. Бұған қоса, Беллатор 180 prelims will air exclusively on Bellator.com and the Bellator Mobile App at 6PM ET/ 3сағат PT.

Наварро, a founding member of Jane’s Addiction, currently serves as host of Spike’s hit series, “Ink Master.” Enclosed is a recent clip of him performing the national anthem in a Spike promo.

Dave Navarro performs National Anthem

 

BRENDAN SCHAUB TO CO-HOST BELLATOR NYC: SONNEN VS. SILVA PRE-SHOW LIVE FROM MADISON SQUARE GARDEN

 

LOS ANGELES — Брендан Schaub, a former professional MMA fighter and football player, host of the popular MMA podcast “Big Brown Breakdown” and co-host of the hit podcast “Fighter and the Kid”, will serve as co-host for Spike TV’s LIVE pre-show leading into Bellator’s epic event, Беллатор NYC: Sonnen vs. Silva, from New York’s legendary Madison Square Garden.

Schaub will join Bellator host, Jenn Brown, in the broadcast booth and will offer insight and analysis for all the fights on Spike’s stacked Беллатор 180: Дэвис В.С.. Bader card leading into the biggest event in the promotion’s history, Беллатор NYC: Sonnen vs. Silva. Бұған қоса, Schaub will be featured in original Bellator digital content in advance of the event.

Headlined by the long-awaited fight between two of the biggest names in mixed martial arts history, Chael Sonnen (29-15-1) мен Wanderlei Сильва (35-12-1, 1 NC), Беллатор NYC: Sonnen vs. Silva airs live on pay-per-view beginning at 10 p.m. ЖӘНЕ/7 p.m. PT. Prior to the pay-per-view event, SPIKE will air Беллатор 180: Дэвис В.С.. Bader LIVE and FREE on both coasts, бастап 8 p.m. ЖӘНЕ/5 p.m. PT. Бұған қоса, Беллатор 180 prelims will air exclusively on Bellator.com and the Bellator Mobile App at 6 p.m. ЖӘНЕ/3 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 Федор Емельяненко (36-4, 1 NC) және қатты-соққыға Matt Mitrione (11-5), along with two championship bouts, соның ішінде Douglas Lima (28-6) defending his 170-pound strap against Lorenz Larkin (18-5, 1 NC) and current lightweight champion Майкл Чандлер (16-3) putting his world title on the line against the undefeated Brent Primus (7-0).

COMING TO A MOVIE THEATER NEAR YOU…BELLATOR NYC: SONNEN vs. СИЛВА

 

The Biggest Event in Bellator MMA History Available Live in U.S. Movies Theaters Nationwide on Маусым 24 Through Fathom Events

LOS ANGELES and DENVER – May 25, 2017 – One of the year’s biggest combat sports events is headed to the silver screen. Беллатор NYC: Sonnen vs Silva, headlined by the long-awaited fight between two of the biggest names in mixed martial arts history, Chael Sonnen (29-15-1) мен Wanderlei Сильва (35-12-1, 1 NC), will be available in movie theaters nationwide on Сенбі, Маусым 24, in addition to pay-per-view.

 

Emanating from the legendary Madison Square in New York City, the mecca of combat sports, this blockbuster event includes a heavyweight bought between Russian icon Федор Емельяненко және қатты-соққыға Matt Mitrione along with two championship bouts including Douglas Lima (28-6) defending his 170-pound strap against Lorenz Larkin (18-5, 1 NC) and current lightweight champion Майкл Чандлер (16-3) putting his world title on the line against the undefeated Brent Primus (7-0).

 

Беллатор NYC: Sonnen vs. Silva will be broadcast live to cinemas nationwide for this special one-night event at 10:00 p.m. ЖӘНЕ/ 7:00 p.m. PT. Одан басқа, audience members will receive an exclusive commemorative poster with their ticket purchase (while supplies last).

 

Билеттер Беллатор NYC: Sonnen vs. Silva can be purchased beginning Friday, Мамыр 26, online by visiting www.FathomEvents.com немесе қатысушы театр қорап кеңселерінде. U.S бүкіл Жанкүйерлер. will be able to enjoy the event in more than 350 select movie theaters through Fathom’s Digital Broadcast Network (ДБН). A complete list of theater locations will be available May 26 on the Fathom Events сайтқа (театрлар мен қатысушылар өзгеруі жатады).

“MMA fans will be treated to a very exciting and unique experience by watching this momentous event on the big screen,” said Kymberli Frueh, Fathom Events VP of Programming. “This is the biggest MMA event of the year – and if you can’t attend at MSG, the theater experience will be unforgettable.”

Беллатор NYC: Sonnen vs. Silva also airs live on pay-per-view beginning at 10PM ET/7сағат PT. Prior to the pay-per-view event, SPIKE will air Беллатор 180 LIVE and FREE on both coasts, beginning at 8pm ET/5pm PT. Бұған қоса, Беллатор 180 prelims will air exclusively on Bellator.com and the Bellator Mobile App at 6PM ET/ 3сағат PT.

PHIL DAVIS SET TO DEFEND LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE AGAINST RYAN BADER DURING SPIKE-TELEVISED BELLATOR 180

WRESTLING PHENOM AARON PICO TO MAKE MMA DEBUT AGAINST ZACH FREEMAN ON MAIN CARD

СОНДАЙ-АҚ, NEIMAN GRACIE VS. DAVE MARFONE ADDED TO SPIKE TELECAST, WHILERYAN COUTURE-HAIM GOZALI ANCHOR Беллатор 180 PRELIMS ON BELLATOR.COM

LOS ANGELES – The biggest night in the history of Bellator continues to grow, қосылған Phil Дэвис (17-3, 1 NC) defending his light heavyweight world title against one of the promotion’s newest free agent acquisitions, Ryan Bader (22-5), during the main event of Беллатор 180: Дэвис В.С.. Bader бойынша June 24th Нью-Йорк қаласындағы Madison Square Garden бойынша.

The five-round contest will anchor the LIVE and FREE broadcast of Беллатор 180, which airs on SPIKE. Одан басқа, непобедимый Нейман Грейси (5-0) will return to action when he meets Dave Marfone (5-2) полусреднем салмағы кем. This contest, along with “Mr. Wonderful” versus “Darth” Bader joins a previously announced bout pitting “The Strabanimal” James Gallagher (6-0) қарсы Chinzo Machida (5-2).

It was also announced last week that Aaron Pico would make his long-awaited MMA debut against Zach Freeman(8-2) ішінде Беллатор NYC: Sonnen vs. Silva, leading off a pay-per-view blockbuster that features a double main event of Chael Sonnen (29-15-1) мен Wanderlei Сильва (35-12-1, 1 NC), сонымен қатар Федор Емельяненко (36-4, 1 NC) кездесу Matt Mitrione(11-5).

Беллатор NYC: Sonnen vs. Silva also includes two championship bouts, бірге Douglas Lima (28-6) defending his 170-pound strap against Lorenz Larkin (18-5, 1 NC) and current lightweight champion Майкл Чандлер (16-3) putting his world title on the line against the undefeated Brent Primus (7-0).

The Bellator.com-streamed preliminary portion of the Беллатор 180: Дэвис В.С.. Bader action on June 24 adds Ryan Кутюр (10-5) making his welterweight debut against Israel’s Хаим Widodo (7-3). Three additional preliminary bouts are also confirmed and are listed below.

Беллатор NYC: Sonnen vs. Silva airs LIVE on pay-per-view beginning at 10 p.m. ЖӘНЕ/7 p.m. PT. Prior to the pay-per-view event, SPIKE will air Беллатор 180 LIVE and FREE on both coasts, бастап 8 p.m. ЖӘНЕ/5 p.m. PT. Бұған қоса, Беллатор 180 prelims will air exclusively on Bellator.com and the Bellator Mobile App at 6 p.m. ЖӘНЕ/ 3 p.m. PT.

Tickets for the event start at $60, қолданылатын қызмет алымдар мен салықтарды қоса алғанда емес, and are currently on sale at Ticketmaster, TheGarden.com and Bellator.com.

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

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

Ауыр салмақта Басты оқиға: Федор Емельяненко (36-4, 1 NC) VS. Matt Mitrione (11-5)

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

Lightweight World Title Bout: Майкл Чандлер (16-3) VS. Brent Primus (7-0)

Lightweight Feature Bout: Aaron Pico (Дебют) VS. Zach Freeman (8-2)

 

Жаңартылған Беллатор 180: Дэвис В.С.. Bader Card (Spike):

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

Жеңіл салмақтағы негізгі карточка: James Gallagher (6-0) VS. Chinzo Machida (5-2)

Жартылай орта салмақтағы негізгі карточка: Нейман Грейси (5-0) VS. Dave Marfone (5-2)

 

Жаңартылған Беллатор 180: Дэвис В.С.. Bader Алдын ала Card (Bellator.com):

Жартылай орта салмақтағы алдын-ала жекпе-жек: Ryan Кутюр (10-5) VS. Хаим Widodo (7-3)

Жеңіл салмақ: 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)

Results from the Inaugural French MMA Championships

ДЕРЕУ ТАРАТУ ҮШІН

MONTE CARLO, Монако (Сәуір 20, 2017) — The inaugural French MMA Championships, sanctioned by the World MMA Association (WMMAA), was recently held in Geneva, Швейцария.
The National Commission Kenpô & AMM successfully organized this event despite several obstacles. French athletes had the opportunity for the first time to compete under the rules of amateur MMA during a French Championship, organized exclusively for them by theFrench Federation”, under the aegis of the WMMAA, whose honorary vice-president is none other than “Соңғы император,” Федор Емельяненко.
No injuries were reported during the competition and good sportsmanship was exhibited by all. There were many exciting fights between competitors representing clubs from all across France, including some well-known by the public in martial arts and combat sports. A large, passionate crowd encouraged the fighters from start to finish.
It was announced that the 2nd annual MMA French Championships will be held next year in Geneva on April 7 & 8.
Below find complete results from the inaugural French MMA Championships:
FRENCH MMA CHAMPIONSHIPSFINAL RESULTS

Петуха БӨЛІМШЕСІ: -61.2 кг (135 фунт.)

1ші — Oualid Abdelbaki (Long Jing)

2ND — Eliot Lepetit (Long Jing)
3ші — Abdellah Bellaoui (FFA)

Салмағы дивизиясы: -65.8 кг (145 фунт.)
1ші — Nicolas Robin (FFA)
2ND — Mehdi Medjahdi (Long Jing)
3ші — Alexandre Alanvert (Yoseikan Kenpo)

Жеңіл салмақ: -70.3 кг (154 фунт.)
1ші — Mihail Poia
2ND — Grégoire Cottuneau (Kabuto Fight Team)
3ші — Ali Miloua

Полусреднем салмағы: -77.1 кг (170 фунт.)
1ші — Emeric Rust (FFA)
2ND — Anthony Ynna (Kenpo Nord Isère)
3ші — Benoit Mallet (Kabuto Fight Team)

Орта бөлімшесі: -84 кг (185 фунт.)
1ші — Samir Medjahdi (Long Jing)
2ND — Alexis Jeanguillaume (Team Lopez)
3ші — Florian Faguet (Yoseikan Kenpo)

Ауыр салмақтағы бөлімінің: +93 кг (+205 фунт.)
1ші — Pawel Ciebiera (FFA)
2ND — Ayoub Bentouhami (FFA)
3ші — Tanguy Maroleau (Kabuto Fight Team)
МенNFORMATION:
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MADISON SQUARE GARDEN TO HOST BELLATOR NYC: SONNEN VS. SILVA PAY-PER-VIEW EVENT ON SATURDAY, МАУСЫМ 24

Дереу жариялануға үшін:

Наурыз 23, 2017

 

CHAEL SONNEN & WANDERLEI SILVA TO SETTLE HEATED

LONG-STANDING RIVALRY IN MAIN EVENT

DOUBLE MAIN EVENT WILL SEE FEDOR EMELIANENKO AND MATT MITRIONE IN AN EXPLOSIVE HEAVYWEIGHT SHOWDOWN

КӨБІРЕК, TWO BELLATOR WORLD TITLE FIGHTS:

WELTERWEIGHT WORLD CHAMP DOUGLAS LIMA MEETS THE DEBUTING LORENZ LARKIN & ‘IRON’ MICHAEL CHANDLER DEFENDS HIS LIGHTWEIGHT WORLD TITLE AGAINST UNDEFEATED BRENT PRIMUS

LOS ANGELES – Bellator MMA is bringing its biggest event ever to the “Big Apple

Madison Square Garden, “The World’s Most Famous Arena” and Mecca of combat sports, will host Bellator’s first-ever mixed martial arts event in the state of New York on Saturday, Маусым 24 бірге Беллатор NYC: Sonnen vs. Silva. The blockbuster pay-per-view features two of the sport’s most recognizable names in Chael Sonnen (29-15-1) мен Wanderlei Сильва (35-12-1, 1 NC), who will finally meet in a light heavyweight fight that has been brewing since 2011.

The double main event also features Федор Емельяненко (36-4, 1 NC), an MMA legend that many consider to be the greatest heavyweight fighter of all-time, қабылдау Matt Mitrione (11-5) in a bout that will undoubtedly produce fireworks between the heavy-handed strikers.

Бұған қоса, the Viacom-owned promotion is adding two world championship bouts. Бірінші, Douglas Lima (28-6) defends his belt against top free agent signing Lorenz Larkin (18-5, 1 NC) содан соң, current lightweight champ Майкл Чандлер(16-3) will put his world title on the line against the undefeated Brent Primus (7-0).

“As a fight promoter, my goal is to put together the biggest cards possible for our fans around the world,- деді Bellator президенті Скотт Кокер. “Bringing an event of this magnitude to a city and arena like New York and Madison Square Garden has been something Bellator, Spike and Viacom have wanted to make happen for quite some time. Туралы Маусым 24, the goal becomes reality, when we put on the biggest event in promotional history, Беллатор NYC.«

Беллатор NYC: Sonnen vs. Silva орын алады Сенбі, Маусым 24 and airs LIVE on pay-per-view beginning at 10 p.m. ЖӘНЕ/7 p.m. PT. Prior to the pay-per-view event, SPIKE will air Беллатор 180 LIVE and FREE on both coasts, бастап 8 p.m. ЖӘНЕ/5 p.m. PT. Бұған қоса, Беллатор 180 prelims will air exclusively on Bellator.com and the Bellator Mobile App at 6 p.m. ЖӘНЕ/ 3 p.m. PT. Additional contests will be announced in the coming days.

Tickets for the event starting at $60, қолданылатын қызмет алымдар мен салықтарды қоса алғанда емес, сатуға түседі Жұма, Наурыз 31 at Ticketmaster, TheGarden.com and Bellator.com. Fans can sign up for Bellator Nation here to participate in a presale that will take place Сәрсенбі, March 29-Thursday, Наурыз 30.

Беллатор NYC: Sonnen vs. Silva will be distributed by G&G Closed Circuit Events to bars, restaurants and other commercial establishments throughout the U.S. және Канада. G&G Events is a leading provider of closed circuit television and has distributed some of the biggest events in sports, including De La Hoya vs. Мэйуэзер, Мэйуэзер В.С.. “Canelo” Alvarez and Mayweather vs. Пакьяо, as well as Bellator 120: Rampage vs. King Mo. “G&G is thrilled about Bellator being back in the pay-per-view business with this tremendous event. We look forward to handling the distribution nationwide and for Canada,” said G&G President Nicolas Gagliardi. G&G Events can be contacted at www.ggccevents.com немесе телефон арқылы бойынша(888) 258-7115.

Бұған қоса, through Bellator’s global distribution partners, Беллатор NYC: Sonnen vs. Silva will be available in over 140 countries around the world.

Sonnen spent a majority of his 44-fight career with the UFC, a run that saw him defeat current middleweight champion Michael Bisping, and compete against the likes of Jon Jones, Anderson Silva (екі рет), 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, doing broadcast work for both ESPN and Fox Sports. Following a three-year hiatus from active MMA competition, Sonnen returned to the cage against Тито Ortiz жанында Беллатор 170 жылғы қаңтар.

“The Axe Murderer” has fought in some of the most memorable feuds and battles the sport has ever seen. His wars with“Rampage” Jackson, Тито Ortiz, Мирко Cro Cop, Vitor Бельфор, Dan Henderson, Kazushi Sakuraba, Chuck Liddell and Michael Bisping remain some of the more memorable bouts in MMA history. Silva is far from ready to close the book on his illustrious career, returning to action against a man that he has despised for quite some time. In addition to the PRIDE middleweight title, Silva’s trophy case includes awards for “Fight of the Year” (2003, 2004, 2007), Жыл KO (2008) and multiple “Fight of the Night” awards, including one for each of his last three fights. He now looks to continue entertaining fans inside the Bellator cage and begins with a bout several years in the making.

Бұрынғы PRIDE чемпионы, «Соңғы император» спорт көрген ең дiндi ұстанушылар мен құрметті ауыр салмақты сарбаздың бірі болып табылады. Тас-қырлы және тыныш, Емельяненко ММА тарихындағы ең әсерлі жеңіліссіз жолақ бірін мақтанбайтын, арасындағы айқасты жоғалтып емес 2001 мен 2009. ММА және самбодан Көп дүркін әлем чемпионы, Федор жақында қысқаша үзілістен кейін спортқа қайта оралды, accumulating two decisive wins since his return to action.

Matt Mitrione remains poised to make an impact in the Bellator heavyweight division following two emphatic wins since signing with Bellator in 2016. The Illinois native and standout defensive end at Purdue University earned All-Big Ten honors in 2000 and subsequently earned his way into the NFL where he played six seasons as a member of the New York Giants and Minnesota Vikings. Mitrione ultimately found his way into MMA where he became a high-level competitor, defeating the likes of the late Kimbo Slice, Derrick Lewis and Gabriel Gonzaga.

Hailing from Atlanta, Ga. “The Phenom” has been ruling the roost at 170-pounds in Bellator for the better part of three years. A winner of 16 Оның соңғы 18 конкурстар, the American Top Team product remains set on doing away with all viable contenders at welterweight and his first step since reclaiming the strap from Андрей Корешков comes against one of Bellator’s newest signees, Lorenz Larkin.

Set to enter the Bellator fray is a “Monsoon” of violent proportions – unanimously ranked on lists compiling the top-ten welterweights on the planet, Larkin is set to continue his career in Bellator, after inking an exclusive, multi-fight contract last week. A known finisher, the pride of Riverside, Калифорния. will make his promotional debut a winner of four out of five.

Chandler will look to defend his belt for the first time since successfully defending it in a “Fight of the Year” candidate against Benson Хендерсон өткен жылдың қарашасында. A 16-fight veteran of Bellator MMA, Chandler has consistently proven that he belongs among the world’s elite, riding into his bout on Маусым 24 on a streak of four straight victories.

Also a native of Oregon, the surging Primus remains unbeaten after five consecutive wins to begin his Bellator MMA career. Тек кезде 31, Primus has been committed to honing his craft since he was 13, going as far as to sell his landscaping business to keep his hopes of someday becoming a champion alive. Туралы Маусым 24, he finally has the opportunity to make his dreams come to fruition.

Follow the conversation using #BellatorNYC on social media.

 

Жаңартылған Беллатор NYC: Sonnen vs. Silva Fight Card:

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

Ауыр салмақта Басты оқиға: Федор Емельяненко (36-4, 1 NC) VS. Matt Mitrione (11-5)

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

Lightweight World Title Bout: Майкл Чандлер (16-3) VS. Brent Primus (7-0)

FNU Жауынгерлік Спорт көрсету: MacGregor/Mayweather Talks; Soccer Headers as Dangerous as Heavyweight Boxing; UFC жаңартулары және алдын-ала қарау; Федор В.С.. Mitrione Bellator Preview and Predictions

Тони, Rich and Tom come back from a week off with a ton of stuff to talk about. From the controversy of Holly Holm’s UFC 208 main event title fight with Germaine De Randamie to the upcoming battle between Matt Mitrione and Fedor Emelianenko, we cover a wide range of past and upcoming MMA events. We also look back at Ivan Barnchyk’s masterful comeback last weekend against Abel Ramos in a thrilling boxing match. We also go over the upcoming week’s boxing schedule. We also update the Mayweather vs. MacGregor negotiations with a big surprise: The UFC is the big stumbling block at this point. Additionally we discuss the recent study showing soccer players can suffer the same damage as heavyweight boxers after long careers in the sport where heading soccer balls repeatedly can bring on CTE in retired players. We also spend time discussing Brock Lesnar’s retirement and GSP’s imminent return.

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Беллатор 172 COMPETITORS TAKE US BEHIND THE SCENES PRIOR TO SATURDAY NIGHT’S SHOWDOWN AT SAP CENTER IN SAN JOSE

SAN JOSE, CALIF. (Feb. 16, 2017) – We are just days away from one of the most highly anticipated heavyweight battles in Bellator MMA history, ретінде Федор Емельяненко (36-4, 1 NC) мен Matt Mitrione (11-5) headline a massive main card at Беллатор 172. Тағы бір рет, Bellator’s digital team has put together a collection of exclusive new content in preparation of Сенбі ның festivities at SAP Center. If you’re searching for a deeper look inside these competitors’ road to the main event, join us as we explore some fantastic behind-the-scenes footage available now on Bellator’s dynamic YouTube page.

 

The Legend of Fedor’s Sweater

Fedor’s monumental career goes hand-in-hand with his “Glorious Sweater of Absolute Victory.” Adam Carolla and others chime in on the Russian slugger’s mysterious attire.

What to Watch: Федор В.С.. Mitrione

Беллатор 172 features a must-watch heavyweight main event between Fedor Emelianenko and Matt Mitrione, but before the two meet inside the cage Jimmy Smith covers what’s at stake.

Backstage With Fedor Emelianenko

Let’s go backstage with one of the game’s greatest and take a closer look at the initial signing that took place at the promotion’s last event in San Jose at Беллатор 165.

Sit Down With Matt Mitrione

Heavyweight superstar Matt Mitrione sits down with us to discuss his upcoming main event showdown with the legendary Fedor.

In Focus: Josh Thomson

We take a closer look at Josh Thomson’s story and close relationship with Bellator MMA President Scott Coker in the latest edition of In Focus.

INFO КҮРЕС: The evening’s main event features a highly anticipated heavyweight slugfest pitting the legendary Федор Емельяненко (36-4, 1 NC) қарсы Matt Mitrione (11-5).

 

San Jose’s own Josh Thomson (22-8, 1 NC) returns to the Bellator MMA cage to take on veteran knockout artistPatricky “Pitbull” (16-8) in a lightweight co-main clash. Fans can also experience a heavyweight feature fight pittingCheick Конго (25-10-2) against British phenom Oli Thompson (17-9) and a female flyweight fight pairing Вета Arteaga (2-1) қарсы Brooke Mayo (Дебют). Lastly, a welterweight showdown pitting Josh Koscheck (17-10) қарсыMauricio Алонсо (12-7, 1 NC) rounds out the Spike-televised main card action.

 

Беллатор 172: Федор В.С.. Mitrione кезінде Spike тірі және еркін таратылса 9 p.m. ЖӘНЕ/8 p.m. CT, while preliminary bouts will stream live on Bellator.com and The Bellator Mobile App. Very few tickets remain and they can be purchased at the SAP Center Box Office, as well as Ticketmaster.com and Bellator.com.

 

Аяқталды Беллатор 172: Федор В.С.. Mitrione SPIKE-Televised Main Card:

Ауыр салмақта Басты оқиға: Федор Емельяненко (36-4, 1 NC) VS. Matt Mitrione (11-5)

Lightweight Feature Fight: Josh Thomson (22-8, 1 NC) VS. Patricky “Pitbull” (16-8)

Heavyweight Feature Fight: Cheick Конго (25-10-2) VS. Oli Thompson (17-9)

Flyweight Feature Fight: Вета Arteaga (2-1) VS. Brooke Mayo (Дебют)

Салмағы Мүмкіндік Fight: Josh Koscheck (17-10) VS. Mauricio Алонсо (12-7, 1 NC)

 

Bellator.com-Streamed Preliminary Card:

Орта салмақтағы алдын-ала жекпе-жек: Anatoly Tokov (24-2) VS. Франциско Франция (13-4-1)

Welterweight Prelim Bout: Джеймс Терри (18-9) VS. J.C. Llamas (8-5)

Lightweight Prelim Bout: Nikko Jackson (1-1) VS. Cesar Gonzalez (0-1)

Featherweight Prelim Bout: Juan Cardenas (1-0) VS. Luis Vargas (0-1)

Welterweight Prelim Bout: Доминик Самнер (1-0) VS. Abraham Vaesau (1-0)

Flyweight Prelim Bout: Энтони Do (4-1) VS. Bobby Escalante (4-5)

Flyweight Prelim Bout: Matt Ramirez (1-2) VS. Jeremy Murphy (3-3)

Lightweight Prelim Bout: СӨЗ ЕМЕС. Оканович (3-1) VS. Zach Andrews (5-1)

Featherweight Prelim Bout: Abner Perez (Дебют) VS. Гастон Боланос (Дебют)

Featherweight Prelim Bout: Джастин Форк (Дебют) VS. Roque Reyes (0-3)

Middleweight Prelim Bout: Martin Sano (4-2) VS. Diego Herzog (4-2)

JOSH KOSCHECK RETURNS TO THE CAGE AGAINST MAURICIO ALONSO AT SAP CENTER IN SAN JOSE ON FEB. 18

 

MIDDLEWEIGHT BOUT FEATURING ANATOLY TOKOV AGAINST FRANCISCO FRANCE ADDED TO THE PRELIMINARY CARD

HOLLYWOOD, CALIF. (Қаңтар 31, 2017) – A welterweight bout pitting Josh Koscheck (17-10) қарсы Mauricio Алонсо(12-7, 1 NC) has been added to the Spike-televised main card of Беллатор 172: Федор В.С.. Mitrione Сан-Хосе қаласында SAP орталығында, Калифорния. бойынша Ақпан 18, 2017.

 

Одан басқа, recently signed Russian star Anatoly Tokov (24-2) is set to square off against Франциско Франция (13-4-1) in a middleweight clash that will be featured on the Bellator.com-streamed undercard, while a previously announced main card bout between Адам Piccolot мен Brent Primus has been cancelled after Piccolotti has been forced to withdraw due to an undisclosed injury.

 

Беллатор 172: Федор В.С.. Mitrione will be broadcast live and free on SPIKE at 9 p.m. ЖӘНЕ/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 at the SAP Center Box Office as well as Ticketmaster.com.

 

Koscheck will be making his highly anticipated Bellator MMA debut after signing with the Viacom-owned promotion in 2015. Prior to the signing, “Kos” competed under the UFC banner for nearly a decade, compiling 15 wins and nine finishes. Қазір, the 39-year-old Dethrone Base Camp product hopes to soar to the top of Bellator MMA’s stacked welterweight class and add to his impressive resume of 17 Мансап жеңістері. Never one to mince words, Koscheck has made it clear that he hopes to once again meet Paul Дейли inside the cage, but first, the Fresno, Калифорния. native must get through Alonso on Feb. 18 when he returns to action on Spike.

 

Hailing from Parana, Бразилия, Alonso will be making his second appearance under the direction of Bellator MMA and first in the welterweight division since 2014. The 36-year-old enters the bout riding a recent string of success, earning victories in each of his last two contests and seven of his last 10 dating back to 2010. Of his 12 career wins, Alonso has finished his opponent five times, including four knockouts. Alonso will look to build off of an undefeated 2016 campaign when he competes on Feb 18.

 

Under the tutelage of the legendary Fedor Emilianenko, Tokov has strung together an impressive resume of his own, where from 2012 қарай 2016, the prospect was riding a streak of 17 қатарынан жеңістер. The 26-year-old Russian is known to end fights early and often, finishing his opponent in 19 оның 24 career wins, including nine first round finishes. If Tokov is going to continue to blossom on the Bellator roster, he will have to defeat his opponent on Feb. 18 бірінші.

 

Hailing from Gilbert, Аризона, 18-fight veteran France enters the bout having won six of his last eight contests, including one draw and five finishes. The 33-year-old submission specialist will be making his third appearance under the Bellator MMA banner and first in nearly a year at Беллатор 172. “Kiko” brings with him one of the most dynamic ground games in the division, әрлеу 12 оның 13 victims via submission; displaying a wide array of devastating techniques, including rear-naked and arm-triangle chokes, arm bars, and kimuras.

 

Жаңартылған Беллатор 172: Федор В.С.. Mitrione Негізгі Card:

Ауыр салмақта Басты оқиға: Федор Емельяненко (36-4, 1 NC) VS. Matt Mitrione (11-5)

Жеңіл Co-Басты оқиға: Josh Thomson (22-8, 1 NC) VS. Patricky “Pitbull” (16-8)

Heavyweight Feature Bout: Cheick Конго (25-10-2) VS. Oli Thompson (17-9)

Welterweight Feature Bout: Josh Koscheck (17-10) VS. Mauricio Алонсо (12-7, 1 NC)

 

Preliminary Bouts:

Middleweight Preliminary Fight: Anatoly Tokov (24-2) VS. Франциско Франция (13-4-1)

Жартылай орта салмақтағы алдын-ала жекпе-жек: Джеймс Терри (18-9) VS. David Douglas (9-6)

Жеңіл салмақ: Nikko Jackson (1-1) VS. Cesar Gonzalez (0-1)

Жеңіл салмақ: Juan Cardenas (1-0) VS. Luis Vargas (0-1)

Жартылай орта салмақтағы алдын-ала жекпе-жек: Danasabe Mohammed (5-1) VS. Карлос Rocha (9-4)

Жеңіл салмақ: Энтони Do (4-1) VS. Bobby Escalante (4-5)

Жеңіл салмақ: Matt Ramirez (1-2) VS. Jeremy Murphy (3-3)

Жеңіл салмақ: СӨЗ ЕМЕС. Оканович (3-1) VS. Paradise Vaovasa (5-1)

Жеңіл салмақ: Джастин Форк (Дебют) VS. Roque Reyes (0-3)

JOSH THOMSON RETURNS TO THE BELLATOR MMA CAGE AGAINST PATRICKY PITBULL FOR LIGHTWEIGHT FACEOFF AT SAP CENTER IN SAN JOSE ON FEB. 18

 

HOLLYWOOD, CALIF. (Қаңтар 27, 2017) – A lightweight feature bout pitting Josh Thomson (22-8, 1 NC) қарсы Patricky “Pitbull” (16-8) will serve as the co-main event of Беллатор 172 Сан-Хосе қаласында SAP орталығында, Калифорния. ақп туралы. 18.

The contest joins a stacked main card that includes a pair of heavyweight competitors featuring Федор Емельяненко (36-4, 1 NC) қарсы Matt Mitrione(11-5) in the main event and Cheick Конго (25-10-2) қарсы Oli Thompson (17-9) in main card action. Одан басқа, undefeated lightweights Адам Piccolot (9-0) мен Brent Primus (7-0) round out the Spike-televised main card. Қосымша байқаулар көп ұзамай жарияланатын болады.

Беллатор 172 will be broadcast live and free on SPIKE at 9 p.m. ЖӘНЕ/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 at the SAP Center Box Office as well as Ticketmaster.com.

After earning victories in each of his first seven professional contests, the 38-year-old Thomson joined forces with the UFC and Strikeforce, stringing together an impressive resume that included notable wins over Nate Diaz and Gilbert Melendez. Now under the direction of Bellator MMA, “The Punk” has recorded back-to-back finishes in his first two bouts with the Scott Coker-led promotion. Бірге 16 оның 22 career victories coming by way of knockout or submission, Thomson is always a threat to end his opponent’s night early. Hailing from San Jose, Калифорния., Thomson hopes to put on a show in front of his hometown faithful and move one step closer to finally meeting Bellator MMA Lightweight Champion Майкл Чандлер.

The 31-year-old “Pitbull” enters the cage for the 17ші time under the Bellator MMA umbrella, second most in the promotion’s history behind only Дэвид Rickels. The Brazilian knockout artist continues to be at the forefront of Bellator MMA’s lightweight division and has tallied six wins over his past nine bouts, including a trio of knockouts over proven veterans Rickels, Derek Fields, мен Ryan Кутюр. Hailing from Rio Grande Do Norte, Бразилия, Freire has notched 10 knockouts over his professional career, with five of the finishes coming in the opening round of action. “Pitbull” will once again look to play the role of spoiler when he tries to take down San Jose’s own Thomson on Feb. 18.

 

Аяқталды Беллатор 172: Федор В.С.. Mitrione Негізгі Card:

Ауыр салмақта Басты оқиға: Федор Емельяненко (36-4, 1 NC) VS. Matt Mitrione (11-5)

Жеңіл Co-Басты оқиға: Josh Thomson (22-8, 1 NC) VS. Patricky “Pitbull (16-8)

Heavyweight Feature Bout: Cheick Конго (25-10-2) VS. Oli Thompson (17-9)

Lightweight Feature Bout: Адам Piccolot (9-0) VS. Brent Primus (7-0)

 

Preliminary Bouts:

Welterweight Prelim Bout: Джеймс Терри (18-9) VS. David Douglas (9-6)

Lightweight Prelim Bout: Nikko Jackson (1-1) VS. Cesar Gonzalez (0-1)

Featherweight Prelim Bout: Juan Cardenas (1-0) VS. Luis Vargas (0-1)

Welterweight Prelim Bout: Danasabe Mohammed (5-1) VS. Карлос Rocha (9-4)

Flyweight Prelim Bout: Энтони Do (4-1) VS. Bobby Escalante (4-5)

Flyweight Prelim Bout: Matt Ramirez (1-2) VS. Jeremy Murphy (3-3)

Lightweight Prelim Bout: СӨЗ ЕМЕС. Оканович (3-1) VS. Paradise Vaovasa (5-1)

Featherweight Prelim Bout: Джастин Форк (Дебют) VS. Roque Reyes (0-3)