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Березня 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

БІЛЬШЕ, 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

ЛОС-АНДЖЕЛЕС – Bellator MMA is bringing its biggest event ever to the “Big Apple!"

Медісон-Сквер-Гарден, “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, Червень 24 з Bellator NYC: Sonnen vs. Сільва. The blockbuster pay-per-view features two of the sport’s most recognizable names in Соннен (29-15-1) і Вандерлей Сілва (35-12-1, 1 Північна Кароліна), who will finally meet in a light heavyweight fight that has been brewing since 2011.

The double main event also features Федір Ємельяненко (36-4, 1 Північна Кароліна), an MMA legend that many consider to be the greatest heavyweight fighter of all-time, приймаючи на Мітріон (11-5) in a bout that will undoubtedly produce fireworks between the heavy-handed strikers.

Додатково, the Viacom-owned promotion is adding two world championship bouts. Перший, Дуглас Ліма (28-6) defends his belt against top free agent signing Лоуренс Ларкін (18-5, 1 Північна Кароліна) а потім, current lightweight champ Майкл Чандлер(16-3) will put his world title on the line against the undefeated Брент Примус (7-0).

“As a fight promoter, my goal is to put together the biggest cards possible for our fans around the world,”- сказав президент Bellator 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. На Червень 24, the goal becomes reality, when we put on the biggest event in promotional history, Bellator NYC."

Bellator NYC: Sonnen vs. Сільва відбувається Субота, Червень 24 and airs LIVE on pay-per-view beginning at 10 p.m. І/7 p.m. PT. Prior to the pay-per-view event, SPIKE will air Bellator 180 LIVE and FREE on both coasts, починаючи з 8 p.m. І/5 p.m. PT. Додатково, Bellator 180 prelims will air exclusively on Bellator.com and the Bellator Mobile App at 6 p.m. І/ 3 p.m. PT. Additional contests will be announced in the coming days.

Tickets for the event starting at $60, не включаючи застосовні плата за обслуговування і податки, надійде в продаж П'ятниця, Березня 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 Середа, March 29-Thursday, Березня 30.

Bellator NYC: Sonnen vs. Сільва will be distributed by G&G Closed Circuit Events to bars, restaurants and other commercial establishments throughout the U.S. і 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. Мейвезер, Мейвезер. “Canelo” Alvarez and Mayweather vs. Пакьяо, as well as Bellator 120: Rampage vs. Король Мо. “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 або по телефону(888) 258-7115.

Додатково, through Bellator’s global distribution partners, Bellator NYC: Sonnen vs. Сільва 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, Андерсон Сільва (двічі), Рашад Еванс, “Шогун” Руа, 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 Тіто Ортіз на Bellator 170 у січні.

“The Axe Murderer” has fought in some of the most memorable feuds and battles the sport has ever seen. His wars with“Шаленство” Джексона, Тіто Ортіз, Mirko Cro Cop, Вітор Белфорт, Ден Хендерсон |, Сакураба, 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), КО року (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.

Колишній чемпіон PRIDE, «Останній імператор» є одним з найбільш шанованих і шанованих важкоатлетів борців спорту бачив. Кам'яне обличчя, і тихий, Emelianenko хвалився один з найбільш вражаючих непереможним смуги в історії ММА, не втрачаючи бій між 2001 і 2009. багаторазовий чемпіон світу з ММА і самбо, Федір недавно повернувся в спорт після короткої перерви, 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, Джорджія. “The Phenom” has been ruling the roost at 170-pounds in Bellator for the better part of three years. A winner of 16 з його останніх 18 конкурси, 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 Андрій Корінців comes against one of Bellator’s newest signees, Лоуренс Ларкін.

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, Халіф. 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 Бен Хендерсон в листопаді минулого року. A 16-fight veteran of Bellator MMA, Chandler has consistently proven that he belongs among the world’s elite, riding into his bout on Червень 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. В тільки 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. На Червень 24, he finally has the opportunity to make his dreams come to fruition.

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Оновлений Bellator NYC: Sonnen vs. Сільва Картка боротьби:

Головна важка подія у напівважкій вазі: Соннен (29-15-1) проти. Вандерлей Сілва (35-12-1, 1 Північна Кароліна)

Heavyweight Main Event: Федір Ємельяненко (36-4, 1 Північна Кароліна) проти. Мітріон (11-5)

Welterweight World Title Bout: Дуглас Ліма (28-6) проти. Лоуренс Ларкін (18-5, 1 Північна Кароліна)

Lightweight World Title Bout: Майкл Чандлер (16-3) проти. Брент Примус (7-0)