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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 Bellator NYC: Sonnen vs. Silva at the legendary Madison Square Garden in New York City on Šeštadienis, Birželis 24.

Bellator 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, kaip Chael Sonnen (29-15-1) ir Wanderlei Silva (35-12-1, 1 NC) finally square off in an impending grudge match. This blockbuster event includes a heavyweight bought between MMA legend Fiodoras Emelianenko ir sunku pataikyti Mattas Mitrione, along with two championship bouts, įskirtinai 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).

Bellator NYC: Sonnen vs. Silva airs LIVE on pay-per-view beginning at 10pm ET/7val PT. Prior to the pay-per-view event, SPIKE will air Bellator 180: Davis vs. Blogiau LIVE and FREE on both coasts, pradedant nuo 8pm ET/5val PT. Be, Bellator 180 prelims will air exclusively on Bellator.com and the Bellator Mobile App at 6pm ET/ 3val PT.

navarro, 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 — Brendan 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, Bellator 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 Bellator 180: Davis vs. Blogiau card leading into the biggest event in the promotion’s history, Bellator NYC: Sonnen vs. Silva. Be, 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) ir Wanderlei Silva (35-12-1, 1 NC), Bellator NYC: Sonnen vs. Silva airs live on pay-per-view beginning at 10 p.m. IR/7 p.m. PT. Prior to the pay-per-view event, SPIKE will air Bellator 180: Davis vs. Blogiau LIVE and FREE on both coasts, pradedant nuo 8 p.m. IR/5 p.m. PT. Be, Bellator 180 prelims will air exclusively on Bellator.com and the Bellator Mobile App at 6 p.m. IR/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 Fiodoras Emelianenko (36-4, 1 NC) ir sunku pataikyti Mattas Mitrione (11-5), along with two championship bouts, įskirtinai 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).

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

 

The Biggest Event in Bellator MMA History Available Live in U.S. Movies Theaters Nationwide on Birželis 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. Bellator 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) ir Wanderlei Silva (35-12-1, 1 NC), will be available in movie theaters nationwide on Šeštadienis, Birželis 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 Fiodoras Emelianenko ir sunku pataikyti Mattas 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 Michael Chandler (16-3) putting his world title on the line against the undefeated "Brent" Primus (7-0).

 

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

 

Bilietai Bellator NYC: Sonnen vs. Silva can be purchased beginning Friday, Gegužė 26, online by visiting www.FathomEvents.com arba dalyvaujančių teatro kasose. Ventiliatoriai visoje Amerikos Valstijose,. will be able to enjoy the event in more than 350 select movie theaters through Fathom’s Digital Broadcast Network (DBN). A complete list of theater locations will be available May 26 on the Fathom Events Interneto svetainė (teatrai ir dalyviai gali kisti).

“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.”

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

TAIP PAT, NEIMAN GRACIE VS. DAVE MARFONE ADDED TO SPIKE TELECAST, WHILERYAN COUTURE-HAIM GOZALI ANCHOR Bellator 180 PRELIMS ON BELLATOR.COM

LOS ANGELES – The biggest night in the history of Bellator continues to grow, su to Philas Davis (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 Bellator 180: Davis vs. Blogiau apie birželio 24th Madison Square Garden, New York City.

The five-round contest will anchor the LIVE and FREE broadcast of Bellator 180, which airs on SPIKE. Papildomai, nenugalėtas Neiman Gracie (5-0) will return to action when he meets Dave Marfone (5-2) ne Papildsvars. This contest, along with “Mr. Wonderful” versus “Darth” Bader joins a previously announced bout pitting “The Strabanimal” Jamesas Gallagheris (6-0) prieš Chinzo Machida (5-2).

It was also announced last week that Aaronas Piko would make his long-awaited MMA debut against Zach Freeman(8-2) metu Bellator NYC: Sonnen vs. Silva, leading off a pay-per-view blockbuster that features a double main event of Chael Sonnen (29-15-1) ir Wanderlei Silva (35-12-1, 1 NC), taip pat Fiodoras Emelianenko (36-4, 1 NC) susitikimas Mattas Mitrione(11-5).

Bellator NYC: Sonnen vs. Silva also includes two championship bouts, su 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).

The Bellator.com-streamed preliminary portion of the Bellator 180: Davis vs. Blogiau action on June 24 adds Ryan Couture (10-5) making his welterweight debut against Israel’s Haim Gozali (7-3). Three additional preliminary bouts are also confirmed and are listed below.

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

Tickets for the event start at $60, neįskaitant taikomų paslaugų mokesčių ir rinkliavų, and are currently on sale at Ticketmaster, TheGarden.com and Bellator.com.

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

Pagrindinis sunkiasvorio svorio turnyras: Chael Sonnen (29-15-1) vs. Wanderlei Silva (35-12-1, 1 NC)

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

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

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

Lengvas bruožas: Aaronas Piko (Debiutas) vs. Zach Freeman (8-2)

 

Atnaujinta Bellator 180: Davis vs. Blogiau Card (SPIKE):

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

Plunksnų svorio pagrindinės kortos: Jamesas Gallagheris (6-0) vs. Chinzo Machida (5-2)

Vidutinio svorio pagrindinės kortos kovos: Neiman Gracie (5-0) vs. Dave Marfone (5-2)

 

Atnaujinta Bellator 180: Davis vs. Blogiau Preliminari kortelė (Bellator.com):

Vidutinio svorio parengiamosios varžybos: Ryan Couture (10-5) vs. Haim Gozali (7-3)

Lengvas parengiamasis mačas: 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

UŽ nedelsiant paleisti

Monte Carlo, Monakas (Balandis 20, 2017) — The inaugural French MMA Championships, sanctioned by the World MMA Association (WMMAA), was recently held in Geneva, Šveicarija.
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 “Paskutinis imperatorius,” Fiodoras Emelianenko.
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

Gaidys SKYRIUS: -61.2 kg (135 Svoris.)

1g — Oualid Abdelbaki (Long Jing)

2II — Eliot Lepetit (Long Jing)
3rd — Abdellah Bellaoui (FFA)

Lengvas SKYRIUS: -65.8 kg (145 Svoris.)
1g — Nicolas Robin (FFA)
2II — Mehdi Medjahdi (Long Jing)
3rd — Alexandre Alanvert (Yoseikan Kenpo)

LENGVOJO SKYRIUS: -70.3 kg (154 Svoris.)
1g — Mihail Poia
2II — Grégoire Cottuneau (Kabuto Fight Team)
3rd — Ali Miloua

Papildsvars SKYRIUS: -77.1 kg (170 Svoris.)
1g — Emeric Rust (FFA)
2II — Anthony Ynna (Kenpo Nord Isère)
3rd — Benoit Mallet (Kabuto Fight Team)

Artimieji SKYRIUS: -84 kg (185 Svoris.)
1g — Samir Medjahdi (Long Jing)
2II — Alexis Jeanguillaume (Team Lopez)
3rd — Florian Faguet (Yoseikan Kenpo)

Sunkiasvorių divizijoje: +93 kg (+205 Svoris.)
1g — Pawel Ciebiera (FFA)
2II — Ayoub Bentouhami (FFA)
3rd — Tanguy Maroleau (Kabuto Fight Team)
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MADISON SQUARE GARDEN TO HOST BELLATOR NYC: SONNEN VS. SILVA PAY-PER-VIEW EVENT ON SATURDAY, Birželis 24

Dėl greito atpalaidavimo:

Kovas 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

DAUGIAU, 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, Birželis 24 su Bellator NYC: Sonnen vs. Silva. The blockbuster pay-per-view features two of the sport’s most recognizable names in Chael Sonnen (29-15-1) ir Wanderlei Silva (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 Fiodoras Emelianenko (36-4, 1 NC), an MMA legend that many consider to be the greatest heavyweight fighter of all-time, atsižvelgiant į Mattas Mitrione (11-5) in a bout that will undoubtedly produce fireworks between the heavy-handed strikers.

Be, the Viacom-owned promotion is adding two world championship bouts. Pirmas, Douglas Lima (28-6) defends his belt against top free agent signing Lorenz Larkin (18-5, 1 NC) ir, current lightweight champ Michael Chandler(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,- sakė „Bellator“ prezidentas Scottas Cokeris. “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. Apie Birželis 24, the goal becomes reality, when we put on the biggest event in promotional history, Bellator NYC."

Bellator NYC: Sonnen vs. Silva vyksta Šeštadienis, Birželis 24 and airs LIVE on pay-per-view beginning at 10 p.m. IR/7 p.m. PT. Prior to the pay-per-view event, SPIKE will air Bellator 180 LIVE and FREE on both coasts, pradedant nuo 8 p.m. IR/5 p.m. PT. Be, Bellator 180 prelims will air exclusively on Bellator.com and the Bellator Mobile App at 6 p.m. IR/ 3 p.m. PT. Additional contests will be announced in the coming days.

Tickets for the event starting at $60, neįskaitant taikomų paslaugų mokesčių ir rinkliavų, pradėti pardavinėti Penktadienis, Kovas 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 Trečiadienis, March 29-Thursday, Kovas 30.

Bellator NYC: Sonnen vs. Silva will be distributed by G&G Closed Circuit Events to bars, restaurants and other commercial establishments throughout the U.S. ir Kanada. 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. Mayweather, Mayweather vs. “Canelo” Alvarez and Mayweather vs. Pacquiao, as well as Bellator 120: Rampage vs. Karalius 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 arba telefonu(888) 258-7115.

Be, through Bellator’s global distribution partners, Bellator 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, ir konkuruoti su tokiais kaip Jonas Džounsas, Anderson Silva (dvigubai), Rashadas Evansas, „Shogun“ Rua, Demianas Maia ir Brianas Stannas. Be jo veiksmų ringe, Vakarų Linas, Rūda. gimtoji įvaldė būti prieš kamerą meną, doing broadcast work for both ESPN and Fox Sports. Po trejų metų pertraukos nuo aktyvių MMA varžybų, Sonnen grįžo į narvą prieš Tito Ortiz į Bellator 170 sausio.

“The Axe Murderer” has fought in some of the most memorable feuds and battles the sport has ever seen. His wars with“Rampage” Jackson, Tito Ortiz, Mirko "Cro Cop, Vitor Belfort, Danas Hendersonas, Kazushi Sakuraba, Chuckas Liddellas ir Michaelas Bispingas išlieka įsimintiniausi MMA istorijoje. 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. Be PRIDE vidutinio svorio titulo, „Silvos“ trofėjų byloje yra apdovanojimai už „Metų kovą“ (2003, 2004, 2007), KO Metų (2008) ir daugkartiniai „Nakties kovos“ apdovanojimai, 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.

Buvęs PRIDE čempionas, "Paskutinis imperatorius" yra vienas iš labiausiai gerbiamų ir gerbiamų sunkiasvorių kovotojų sportas matė. Akmens dviveidis ir tylus, Emelianenko gyrėsi vienas įspūdingiausių nenugalėtas dryželiais į MMA istorijos, neprarandamas bijau tarp 2001 ir 2009. Multi-pasaulio čempionas MMA ir Sambo, Fiodoras neseniai grįžo į sportą po trumpos pertraukos, 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. Ilinojaus valstijoje gimęs ir išskirtinis Purdue universiteto gynėjas pelnė „All-Big Ten“ apdovanojimus. 2000 ir vėliau užsitarnavo kelią į NFL, kur šešis sezonus žaidė kaip Niujorko „Giants“ ir „Minesota Vikings“ narys.. Galiausiai Mitrione pateko į MMA, kur tapo aukšto lygio varžovu, nugalėdamas tokius kaip velionis Kimbo Slice, Derrickas Lewisas ir Gabrielis 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 iš jo paskutinis 18 konkursai, 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 Andrejus nugarėle 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, Kalifas. 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 Henderson Praėjusį lapkritį. A 16-fight veteran of Bellator MMA, Chandler has consistently proven that he belongs among the world’s elite, riding into his bout on Birželis 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. Tuo tik 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. Apie Birželis 24, he finally has the opportunity to make his dreams come to fruition.

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Atnaujinta Bellator NYC: Sonnen vs. Silva Kovos kortelė:

Pagrindinis sunkiasvorio svorio turnyras: Chael Sonnen (29-15-1) vs. Wanderlei Silva (35-12-1, 1 NC)

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

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

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

FNU Kovinis sportas Rodyti: MacGregor/Mayweather Talks; Soccer Headers as Dangerous as Heavyweight Boxing; UFC apžvalgos ir peržiūros; Fiodoras vs. Mitrione Bellator Preview and Predictions

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

SAN JOSE Iš, Kalifas. (Vasaris. 16, 2017) – We are just days away from one of the most highly anticipated heavyweight battles in Bellator MMA history, kaip Fiodoras Emelianenko (36-4, 1 NC) ir Mattas Mitrione (11-5) headline a massive main card at Bellator 172. Dar kartą, Bellator’s digital team has put together a collection of exclusive new content in preparation of Šeštadienio 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: Fiodoras vs. Mitrione

Bellator 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 Bellator 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: Joshas "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.

KOVA INFORMACIJA: The evening’s main event features a highly anticipated heavyweight slugfest pitting the legendary Fiodoras Emelianenko (36-4, 1 NC) prieš Mattas Mitrione (11-5).

 

San Jose’s own Joshas "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 Kongo (25-10-2) against British phenom Oli Thompson (17-9) and a female flyweight fight pairing Veta Arteaga (2-1) prieš Brooke Mayo (Debiutas). Galų gale, a welterweight showdown pitting Joshas Koscheck (17-10) priešMauricio Alonso (12-7, 1 NC) rounds out the Spike-televised main card action.

 

Bellator 172: Fiodoras vs. Mitrione transliuoja gyvai ir nemokamai Spike ne 9 p.m. IR/8 p.m. KT, 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.

 

Baigta Bellator 172: Fiodoras vs. Mitrione SPIKE-Televised Main Card:

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

Lightweight Feature Fight: Joshas "Thomson (22-8, 1 NC) vs. Patricky "Pitbull" (16-8)

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

Flyweight Feature Fight: Veta Arteaga (2-1) vs. Brooke Mayo (Debiutas)

Negu vidutinis svoris Žanras kova: Joshas Koscheck (17-10) vs. Mauricio Alonso (12-7, 1 NC)

 

Bellator.com-Streamed Preliminary Card:

Vidutinio svorio preliminari kova: Anatolijus Tokovas (24-2) vs. Franciskas Prancūzija (13-4-1)

Welterweight Prelim Bout: James Terry (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: Dominykas Samneris (1-0) vs. Abraomas Vaesau (1-0)

Flyweight Prelim Bout: Anthony Do (4-1) vs. Bobby Escalante (4-5)

Flyweight Prelim Bout: Mattas Ramirez (1-2) vs. Jeremy Murphy (3-3)

Lightweight Prelim Bout: J.J. Okanovičius (3-1) vs. Zach Andrews (5-1)

Featherweight Prelim Bout: Abner Perez (Debiutas) vs. Gastonas Bolanosas (Debiutas)

Featherweight Prelim Bout: Justinas Forkas (Debiutas) 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, Kalifas. (Sausis 31, 2017) – A welterweight bout pitting Joshas Koscheck (17-10) prieš Mauricio Alonso(12-7, 1 NC) has been added to the Spike-televised main card of Bellator 172: Fiodoras vs. Mitrione SAP centro San Chosė, Kalifas. apie Vasaris 18, 2017.

 

Papildomai, recently signed Russian star Anatolijus Tokovas (24-2) is set to square off against Franciskas Prancūzija (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 Adomas Piccolot ir "Brent" Primus has been cancelled after Piccolotti has been forced to withdraw due to an undisclosed injury.

 

Bellator 172: Fiodoras vs. Mitrione will be broadcast live and free on SPIKE at 9 p.m. IR/8 p.m. KT, o preliminarūs veiksmai bus transliuojami Bellator.com ir 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. Dabar, 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 karjeros pergalių. Never one to mince words, Koscheck has made it clear that he hopes to once again meet Paulius Daley inside the cage, but first, the Fresno, Kalifas. native must get through Alonso on Feb. 18 when he returns to action on Spike.

 

Hailing from Parana, Brazilija, 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 datuojamas 2010. Of his 12 karjera laimi, 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 Vasaris 18.

 

Under the tutelage of the legendary Fedor Emilianenko, Tokov has strung together an impressive resume of his own, where from 2012 į 2016, the prospect was riding a streak of 17 iš eilės laimi. The 26-year-old Russian is known to end fights early and often, finishing his opponent in 19 nuo jo 24 karjera laimi, 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 Vasaris. 18 pirmas.

 

Hailing from Gilbert, Arizona, 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 Bellator 172. “Kiko” brings with him one of the most dynamic ground games in the division, apdailinimas 12 nuo jo 13 victims via submission; displaying a wide array of devastating techniques, including rear-naked and arm-triangle chokes, arm bars, and kimuras.

 

Atnaujinta Bellator 172: Fiodoras vs. Mitrione Pagrindinė kortelė:

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

Lengvas Bendras Main Event: Joshas "Thomson (22-8, 1 NC) vs. Patricky "Pitbull" (16-8)

Sunkiasvoris „Feature Bout“: Cheick Kongo (25-10-2) vs. Oli Thompson (17-9)

Welterweight Feature Bout: Joshas Koscheck (17-10) vs. Mauricio Alonso (12-7, 1 NC)

 

Preliminary Bouts:

Middleweight Preliminary Fight: Anatolijus Tokovas (24-2) vs. Franciskas Prancūzija (13-4-1)

Vidutinio svorio parengiamosios varžybos: James Terry (18-9) vs. David Douglas (9-6)

Lengvas parengiamasis mačas: Nikko Jackson (1-1) vs. Cesar Gonzalez (0-1)

Parengiamosios varžybos su plunksna: Juan Cardenas (1-0) vs. Luis Vargas (0-1)

Vidutinio svorio parengiamosios varžybos: Danasabe Mohammed (5-1) vs. Carlos Rocha (9-4)

Preliminarioji lengvaatlečių kova: Anthony Do (4-1) vs. Bobby Escalante (4-5)

Preliminarioji lengvaatlečių kova: Mattas Ramirez (1-2) vs. Jeremy Murphy (3-3)

Lengvas parengiamasis mačas: J.J. Okanovičius (3-1) vs. Paradise Vaovasa (5-1)

Parengiamosios varžybos su plunksna: Justinas Forkas (Debiutas) 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, Kalifas. (Sausis 27, 2017) – A lightweight feature bout pitting Joshas "Thomson (22-8, 1 NC) prieš Patricky "Pitbull" (16-8) will serve as the co-main event of Bellator 172 SAP centro San Chosė, Kalifas. Vas. 18.

The contest joins a stacked main card that includes a pair of heavyweight competitors featuring Fiodoras Emelianenko (36-4, 1 NC) prieš Mattas Mitrione(11-5) in the main event and Cheick Kongo (25-10-2) prieš Oli Thompson (17-9) in main card action. Papildomai, undefeated lightweights Adomas Piccolot (9-0) ir "Brent" Primus (7-0) round out the Spike-televised main card. Papildomos konkursai bus paskelbti netrukus.

Bellator 172 will be broadcast live and free on SPIKE at 9 p.m. IR/8 p.m. KT, o preliminarūs veiksmai bus transliuojami Bellator.com ir 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. Su 16 nuo jo 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, Kalifornijoje., 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 Michael Chandler.

The 31-year-old “Pitbull” enters the cage for the 17oji time under the Bellator MMA umbrella, second most in the promotion’s history behind only Davidas 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 laukai, ir Ryan Couture. Hailing from Rio Grande Do Norte, Brazilija, 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 Vasaris. 18.

 

Baigta Bellator 172: Fiodoras vs. Mitrione Pagrindinė kortelė:

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

Lengvas Bendras Main Event: Joshas "Thomson (22-8, 1 NC) vs. Patricky “Pitbull (16-8)

Sunkiasvoris „Feature Bout“: Cheick Kongo (25-10-2) vs. Oli Thompson (17-9)

Lengvas bruožas: Adomas Piccolot (9-0) vs. "Brent" Primus (7-0)

 

Preliminary Bouts:

Welterweight Prelim Bout: James Terry (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. Carlos Rocha (9-4)

Flyweight Prelim Bout: Anthony Do (4-1) vs. Bobby Escalante (4-5)

Flyweight Prelim Bout: Mattas Ramirez (1-2) vs. Jeremy Murphy (3-3)

Lightweight Prelim Bout: J.J. Okanovičius (3-1) vs. Paradise Vaovasa (5-1)

Featherweight Prelim Bout: Justinas Forkas (Debiutas) vs. Roque Reyes (0-3)