Brent Primus Defends Lightweight Title Against Michael Chandler in Long-Awaited Main Event Rematch to Kick Off Honolulu Doubleheader

 

לוס אנג'לס - כדי לכבד את הגברים והנשים האמיצים של ארה"ב. כוחות חמושים, Bellator MMA has partnered with the USO to present a special live event free for the troops, יחד עם חבריהם ובני משפחותיהם, בדצמבר 14.

 

 

“Having worked with the Army Combatives Program to evaluate and update their combat readiness, I have long respected the military and their courage,” said Royce Gracie, MMA Legend and Bellator Ambassador. “When I found out we were doing an event in Hawaii, knowing the large military population there, I knew we had to show our support and appreciation through MMA.”

 

 

 

Bellator President Scott Coker is proud of this new relationship with USO and is eager to show his support to the brave service men and women.

 

 

 

“The USO is a historic military support organization – not just in entertainment but in connecting them back to the things they love and fight for,"אמר קוקר. “It made perfect sense for Bellator to establish a relationship with the USO and provide a unique opportunity to Hawaii’s military population. We appreciate their service to the nation, and we hope this is just the first of many opportunities for us to work together.”

 

 

 

Emanating from the Neal S. ארנה בלייסדל בהונולולו, this unique show will be headlined by a title fight featuring current lightweight champ Brett Primus (8-0) against two-time former titlist מייקל צ'נדלר (18-4), while heavyweight icon פרנק מיר (18-12) פוגש Javy איילה (10-7) בהתנגשות במשקל כבד.

Bellator and USO Present: מצדיעים חיילים ישודר ב Paramount Network ביום שישי, דצמבר 14 ב 10 p.m. ו / 9 אחה"צ. CT and will be simulcast on CMT. The event will also stream LIVE on DAZN, בעוד התקפים ראשוניים יהיה להזרים על Bellator.com ובעולם על App הנייד Bellator. התקפים נוספים יוכרזו בשבועות קרובים.

 

 

 

Reigning champ Brent Primus puts both his title and undefeated streak on the line in a highly anticipated rematch for the Bellator lightweight title. After upsetting Chandler last year, the Eugene, Ore.-native has since battled injuries that have delayed his return to the cage. עכשיו, he looks to silence the critics and prove that he is the rightful and deserving 155-pound champion. One of the most-decorated fighters in Bellator history, Michael Chandler has plans to reclaim the championship and become a three-time titleholder. “Iron” has defeated a who’s who among the division’s elite, לְהָבִיא בנסון

הנדרסון, Patricky Pitbull (x2), Yamauchi עד and Eddie Alvarez. The former University of Missouri wrestler, who now calls Nashville home, has earned his way back to No. 1-contender status with his sights set on leaving Hawaii with the belt.

 

 

 

Former UFC heavyweight champ Frank Mir returns to the Bellator cage following his exciting back-and-forth battle with פדור Emelianenko באביב האחרון. With career wins over רוי נלסון, Antonio “Big Nog” Nogueira (x2), Brock Lesnar and Mirko Cro Cop, the Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt looks for another impressive victory to add to his illustrious career. After shocking the world when he KO’d סרגיי Kharitonov, Javy Ayala become an overnight sensation to MMA fans. Known to fans as “Eye Candy,” the heavyweight has also impressively defeated Eric Prindle and Raphael Butler. Fighting out of Porterville, קליפורניה., Ayala returns hoping to yet again shock the world and defeat one of the greatest heavyweights in MMA history.

 

 

 

לילה בלתי נשכח זה יהיה חלק בסוף השבוע היסטורי ששיאו עם הודיע ​​בעבר Bellator הוואי ביום שבת, דצמבר 15, airing exclusively on DAZN. This highly-anticipated fight card includes Bellator women’s flyweight champ אילימה-ליי מקפרליין להגן על התואר שלה נגד Valזהrie Létourneau, Lyoto Machida making his Bellator debut against former champ רפאל קרבאליו, ניימן גרייסי לוקח על ורות in an opening round matchup in the Bellator Welterweight World Grand Prix and much more.

 

 

Bellator ואת USO יהיה גם השותף במשך שבוע של אירועים מיוחדים בהוואי שהובילו סוף השבוע הגדול של קרבות מרגשים בדצמבר 14 ו 15. More details to come soon.

 

עדכון Bellator and USO Present: מצדיעים חיילים כרטיס להילחם:

תואר עולמי קל משקל: ברנט פרימוס (8-0) לעומת. מייקל צ'נדלר (18-4)

התקף קלפים ראשי במשקל כבד: פרנק מיר (18-12) לעומת. Javy איילה (10-7)

 

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