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COMPLETE BELLATOR 280: BADER VS. KONGO FIGHT CARD CONFIRMED FOR THIS FRIDAY NIGHT

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RYAN BADER DEFENDS HEAVYWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP AGAINST NO. 2 RANKED CHEICK KONGO IN MAIN EVENT REMATCH IN PARIS

MELVIN MANHOEF’S FAREWELL BOUT DELAYED AFTER THE DUTCHMAN WITHDRAWS DUE TO INJURY, YOEL ROMERO NOW MEETS NO. 7 RANKED LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT ALEX POLIZZI IN CO-MAIN EVENT

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PARIS –A massive night of championship-level MMA guaranteed to bring fireworks is set for this Friday, Bealtaine 6 from the Accor Arena in Paris and airs live at a special time of4 p.m. ET/1 p.m. PT ar Showtime.

Anchoring the card will be a heated rematch between BELLATOR Heavyweight World ChampionRyan Bader (29-7, 1 NC) against French combat sports legend and No. 2-ranked heavyweightCheick Kongo (31-11-2, 1 NC). Both Bader and Kongo will be looking for closure when they run it back inside the BELLATOR cage, following a controversial no-contest stemming from a disputed eye-poke during their first meeting in 2019.

In an equally action-packed co-feature event, Yoel Romero (13-6) who was originally slated to take on Melvin Manhoef at 205-pounds, has agreed to meet No. 7 rangaithe-Alex Polizzi(10-1) on less than a week’s notice. Polizzi has won three consecutive contests en route to his opportunity in Paris against one of the sport’s most popular athletes.

Newly announced, No.6-ranked middleweightLorenz Larkin(23-7, 1 NC) Beidh anois aghaidh a thabhairtKyle Stewart(15-5) during theBellator 280príomh cárta. France’sDavy Gallon(20-7-2) will go to battle in front of his fellow countrymen and women when he faces Switzerland’sBenjamin Brander(13-8) at lightweight. Opening theBellator 280televised card, English middleweightMike Shipman(14-3) will clash with proud ParisianGregory Ebene(21-11, 1 NC).

Nine titillating preliminary matchups have been announced, including a smash between former featherweight title challengerPedro Carvalho(12-5) agus newly signed Polish standoutPiotr Niedzielski(16-4), plus a 160-pound contract weight clash between “The True Viking”Søren Bak(15-1) agus ShasanaCharlie Leary(17-12-1).

The preliminary bouts will stream live three and a half hours earlier at12:30 p.m. ET/9:30 a.m. PT on the BELLATOR MMA YouTube channel, SHOWTIME Sports YouTube channel and Pluto TV.

Limited tickets for the fight remain on sale ataccorarena.com agusbellator.fr. Follow Bellator France on Instagram @BellatorFrance and on Facebook atwww.facebook.com/BellatorFrance/

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BELLATOR 280: BADER VS. KONGO 2PRÍOMH CÁRTA:

Showtime (U.S.) / RMC SPORT (AN FHRAINC) / BBC Three & BBC iPlayer (U.K.) / Virgin Media Two & Virgin Media Sport (IRELAND)

Dé hAoine, Bealtaine 6, 10 p.m. CEST/9 p.m. GMT/4 p.m. ET/1 p.m. PT

Heavyweight World Title Main Event: C-Ryan Bader (29-7, 1 NC) vs. #2-Cheick Kongo(31-11-2, 1 NC)

Solas Heavyweight Co-Príomh-Imeacht: Yoel Romero (13-6) vs. #7-Alex Polizzi(10-1) 

Lightweight Bout: Davy Gallon(20-7-2) vsBenjamin Brander(13-8)

Middleweight Bout: #6-Lorenz Larkin(23-7, 1 NC) vsKyle Stewart (15-5)

Middleweight Bout: Mike Shipman(14-3) vsGregory Ebene(21-11, 1 NC)

BELLATOR 280: BADER VS. KONGO 2CÁRTA Réamhráiteach:

BELLATOR MMA YouTube channel | SHOWTIME Sports YouTube channel | Pluto TV

6:30 p.m. CEST/12:30 p.m. ET/9:30 a.m. PT

Featherweight Bout: Pedro Carvalho(12-5) vsPiotr Niedzielski(16-4)

Welterweight Bout: Lewis Long(19-6) vsThibault Gouti(14-5)

Featherweight Bout: Fabacary Diatta(8-0) vsJordan Barton(6-2-1)

160-lb Contract Weight Bout Søren Bak(15-1) vsCharlie Leary(17-12-1) 

Lightweight Bout: Yves Landu (16-9) vsGavin Hughes (10-2)

Welterweight Bout: Nicolò Solli(3-1, 1 NC) vsLevy Carriel(3-0)

flyweight Bout: Lucie Bertaud(3-3) vsKatarzyna Sadura(5-4)

Middleweight Bout: Youcef Ouabbas(2-0) vsMatthieu Duclos(2-1)

Welterweight Bout: Victor Verchere(5-1) vsBourama Camara(4-1)

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Updated schedule of BELLATOR events

Saor in Aisce. Bealtaine 6 // BELLATOR 280: Bader vs. Kongo 2 // Accor Arena // Paris, FRA

Saor in Aisce. Bealtaine 13 // BELLATOR 281: MVP vs. Storley // The OVO Arena Wembley // Londain

Saor in Aisce. Meitheamh 24 // BELLATOR 282: Mousasi vs. Eblen// MOHEGAN Sun Arena // UNCASVILLE, CT

Saor in Aisce. Meán Fómhair. 23 // BELLATOR DUBLIN// 3Réimse // Baile Átha Cliath

About BELLATOR

BELLATOR MMA is a leading global mixed martial arts organization featuring many of the best fighters in the world. Faoi stiúir an veteran tionscnóir troid i Scott Coker, BELLATOR events take place in major cities worldwide and can be seen on television in over 160 countries by an available audience of over one billion people. Sna Stáit Aontaithe, BELLATOR can be seen on SHOWTIME. BELLATOR is comprised of an executive team that includes top industry professionals in television production, orchestration ócáid ​​beo, Forbairt Trodaire / Caidreamh, soláthar ionad, cruthú urraíochta / forbairt, ceadúnú idirnáisiúnta, margaíochta, fógraíocht, caidreamh poiblíochta agus coimisiún. BELLATOR is based in Hollywood, Calif. and owned by entertainment giant Paramount, baile chun an domhain brandaí premier siamsaíochta a nascadh le lucht féachana tríd an ábhar láidre ar fud an teilifís, pictiúr reatha, ardáin ar líne agus soghluaiste.

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Líonraí Showtime Inc. (SNI), a wholly owned subsidiary of Paramount, owns and operates the premium service SHOWTIME®, which features critically acclaimed original series, provocative documentaries, box-office hit films, comedy and music specials and hard-hitting sports. SHOWTIME is available as a stand-alone streaming service across all major streaming devices and Showtime.com, as well as via cable, DBS, telco and streaming video providers. SNI also operates the premium services THE MOVIE CHANNEL™ agus FLIX®, as well as on demand versions of all three brands. SNI margaí agus dáileann spóirt agus imeachtaí siamsaíochta le taispeáint do shíntiúsóirí ar bhonn íoc in aghaidh an-amharc ar bhonn trí Showtime PPV®. Le haghaidh tuilleadh eolais a fháil, téigh go dtíwww.SHO.com.

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BELLATOR MMA™ CONFIRMS FULL FIGHT CARD FOR BELLATOR 258 ON SHOWTIME® THIS FRIDAY, BEALTAINE 7 AG 9 P.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT

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LATE CHANGE SHIFTS BELLATOR LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT WORLD GRAND PRIX – JOSE ‘GUGU’ AUGUSTO NOW FACES ANTHONY “RUMBLE” JOHNSON IN QUARTERFINAL

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LOS ANGELES– BELLATOR MMA has today confirmed the full slate of fights forseo Dé hAoineBELLATOR MMA 258: Archuleta vs Pettiscárta inside the Mohegan Sun Arena. The event is the first of two being held in May, and kicks off an exciting month of fights on SHOWTIME with the action set to begin live at9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT.

Sa chás is mó de na tráthnóna, Juan “The Spaniard” Archuleta (25-2) puts his BELLATOR Bantamweight World Title on the line for the first time against No. 1 ranked 135-pounderSergio “SP” Pettis (20-5). Chomh maith leis an headliner, three other main card bouts are confirmed, with the co-main event featuring a Light Heavyweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal bout with Team Pitbull productJose “Gugu” Augusto(7-2, 1 NC) stepping up on a week’s notice to fight a debutingAnthony “Rumble” Johnson(22-6).

Rounding out main card action is a lightweight grudge match pitting the No. 2 rangaithePatricky PitBull(23-9) against the resilient Irishman, Peter Queally(12-5-1), and a must-watch bout between the No. 2 ranked welterweightMichael "Venom" Page(18-1) agus Uimh. 6 ranked welterweight Derek Anderson(17-3-1), a fight that has been booked twice previously, but was derailed due to injuries.

The preliminary card consists of eight fights and is stacked throughout, featuring former 185-pound championRafael Carvalho(16-5) stepping in on less than a week’s notice to welcomeLorenz Larkin(22-7) to the BELLATOR middleweight division. Chomh maith leis sin, Ná Gan. 5 ranked welterweightLogan Storley(11-1) returns againstOmar Hussein (8-2).

Fans will also see the promotion’s bantamweight depth on display, seeing No. 4 rangaitheRaufeon Stots (15-1) face No. 7 rangaitheJosh Hill (20-3), as well as appearances from former title challenger and No 2. ranked bantamweight“Patchy” Mix (13-1), Erik “Goyito” Perez (19-8), and the always-gameHenry Corrales(18-5), who moves to bantamweight for the first time in his BELLATOR career.

GachBELLATOR MMA 258: Archuleta vs Pettis prelims will stream live at5:30 p.m. ET/2:30 p.m. PT on the BELLATOR MMA YouTube channel, SHOWTIME Sports YouTube channel and Pluto TV.

As part of the launch of BELLATOR MMA on SHOWTIME, the network is offering viewers who are new to the SHOWTIME streaming service a 30-day free trial, followed by a discounted monthly subscription fee of $4.99/month for the next six months. Viewers can sign up atSHO.com/BellatorMMA. Subscribers will be delivered two premier BELLATOR MMA events per month throughout 2021 agus ina dhiaidh sin, with all events scheduled to air live at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT anywhere the SHOWTIME service is available.

Full bout listings are below:

BELLATOR MMA 258: Archuleta vs. PettisPríomh Cárta:

Dé hAoine, Bealtaine 7 – live onShowtime

9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT

Bantamweight Title Bout: c-Juan Archuleta (25-2) vs. #1-Sergio Pettis(20-5)

Light Heavyweight WGP Quarterfinal Bout: Anthony Johnson(22-6) vs. Jose “Gugu” Augusto(7-2, 1 NC)

Lightweight Bout: #2-Patricky PitBull (23-9) vsPeter Queally (12-5-1)

175-Pound Contract Weight Bout: #2-Michael Leathanach(18-1) vs. #6-Derek Anderson(17-3, 1 NC)

Réamh Cárta: 

BELLATOR MMA YouTube Channel | SHOWTIME Sports YouTube Channel | Pluto TV

5:30 p.m. ET/2:30 p.m. PT

Bantamweight Bout: #7-Josh Hill (20-3) vs. #4-Raufeon Stots (15-1)

Middleweight Bout: Lorenz Larkin(22-7, 1 NC) vsRafael Carvalho (16-5)

Bantamweight Bout: #2-Patchy Mix(13-1) vsAlbert Morales(10-6-1)

Welterweight Bout: #5-Logan Storley(11-1) vsOmar Hussein(8-2)

Middleweight Bout: #6-Johnny Eblen (7-0) vsDaniel Madrid(18-6)

Bantamweight Bout: Henry Corrales (18-5) vsJohnny Campbell (20-13, 1 NC)

Featherweight Bout: Weber Almeida (5-0) vsJohnny Soto(3-1)

Bantamweight Bout: Erik Perez(19-8) vsBlaine Shutt(8-4)

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Bellator OIFIGIÚIL 229: KORESHKOV VS. LARKIN FIGHT NIGHT RESULTS & Grianghraif

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Bellator 229: Koreshkov vs. Larkin Príomh Cárta

Lorenz Larkin (21-7, 1 NC) defeated Andrey Koreshkov (22-4) via cinneadh scoilt (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Yamauchi suas (24-4) defeated Tá tú Awad (23-12) via aighneacht (armbar) ag 1:40 de bhabhta amháin

Keri Taylor Melendez (4-0) defeated Mandy Polk (6-4) trí chinneadh d'aon toil (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Tony Johnson (8-2) defeated Joe Schilling (4-6) via ko (punches) ag 2:07 de bhabhta trí



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Salim Mukhidinov (7-3) defeated Adel Altamimi (8-6) trí chinneadh d'aon toil (29-27, 30-26, 30-27)

Anatoly Tokov (29-2) defeated Hracho Darpinyan (17-9-2) trí TKO ag 4:38 de bhabhta dhá

Derek Anderson (16-3, 1 NC) defeated Guilherme “Bomba” (10-6) trí chinneadh d'aon toil (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Joey Davis (6-0) defeated Jeff Peterson (10-8) via ko (flying knee) ag 1:00 de bhabhta amháin

Johnny Eblen (6-0) defeated Mauricio Alonso (13-8, 1 NC) trí chinneadh d'aon toil (30-26, 30-27, 30-27)

Vladimir Tokov (5-0) defeated Brandon Hastings (6-4) trí chinneadh d'aon toil (30-26, 30-27, 30-27)

Jordan Newman (2-0) defeated Riley Miller (0-1) trí TKO ag 4:28 de bhabhta amháin

Kelvin Gentapanan (1-0) defeated Sunni Imhotep (2-0) via cinneadh scoilt (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Jay-Jay Wilson (4-0) defeated Jorge Juarez (4-2) via aighneacht (chúl-naked choke) ag 1:33 de bhabhta amháin



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FORMER CHAMPION ANDREY KORESHKOV MEETS LORENZ LARKIN IN BELLATOR MAIN EVENT AT PECHANGA RESORT CASINO ON MARCH 29

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FREISIN, TICKETS FOR BELLATOR: KORESHKOV VS. LARKIN ON SALE THIS FRIDAY, Nollaig 14

LOS ANGELES – Bellator returns to Pechanga Resort Casino in Temecula, Calif. ar an Aoine, Márta 29 with an exciting welterweight clash, as former 170-pound world championAndrey Koreshkov (21-3) squares off against Southern California nativeLorenz Larkin (20-7, 1 NC) in the headliner.

Tickets for the event go on sale this Friday, Nollaig 14 and will be available at the Pechanga box office, chomh maith le Bellator.com, Ticketmaster.com and Pechanga.com. The event will be broadcast live and free on Paramount Network at 9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CT and simulcast on DAZN.com, cé go mbeidh réamh gníomh sruth ar Bellator.com agus ar fud an domhain ar an Bellator Mobile App. Beidh bouts breise a fógraíodh sna seachtainí atá romhainn.

Hailing from Omsk, Rúis, 28-year-old Andrey Koreshkov will enter this bout on the heels of a 23-minute marathon withDouglas Lima in the opening round of the Bellator Welterweight World Grand Prix only a few months ago. “Spartan” will be making his 16th career appearance for Bellator and his first of his 2019 Feachtas. Since joining Bellator, Koreshkov has tallied a dozen victories over his six-year stint, emphasized by a welterweight world title win over former division kingDouglas Lima agBellator 140. Training alongside another former Bellator champion inAlexander Shlemenko, Koreshkov has earned 21 career wins over 24 foircinn, Lena n-áirítear 15 finishes since making his professional debut in 2010. Of his 15 bailchríocha, 12 have come by way of knockout and 10 via first-round KO, making the Russian knockout artist one of the toughest tests Larkin has ever faced. Koreshkov will look to add to an already impressive professional resume when he returns to action at Pechanga Resort Casino on March 29.

Larkin enters a pivotal main event matchup following a pair of victories overFernando Gonzalez agBellator 193agusIon Pascu agBellator 207. The official alternate in Bellator’s Welterweight World Grand Prix, “Da Monsoon” has held his own against the promotion’s elite, also competing againstDouglas Lima agusPaul Daley. Proudly hailing from Riverside, Calif., Pechanga Resort Casino provides an ideal site for the Millenia MMA-product to extend his current winning streak and put on a show for a raucous partisan crowd. Le 11 de chuid 20 career victories coming via knockout, the 32-year-old striker hopes to add yet another former champion to his list of victims when he takes on Koreshkov in Temecula.

NuashonraitheBellator: Koreshkov vs. LarkinCárta comhrac:

Welterweight Príomh-Imeacht: Andrey Koreshkov (21-3) vsLorenz Larkin (20-7, 1 NC)

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BELLATOR 207: MITRIONE VS. BADER RESULTS & Grianghraif

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Comhlánaigh Bellator 207: Mitrione vs. Bader Torthaí:

Ryan Bader (25-5) defeated Matt Mitrione (13-5) trí chinneadh d'aon toil (30-25, 30-24, 30-25)

Sergei Kharitonov (29-7-1, 1 NC) defeated Roy Nelson (23-16) via ko (knees) ag 4:59 de bhabhta amháin

Lorenz Larkin (20-7, 1 NC) defeated Ion Pascu (18-9) trí chinneadh d'aon toil (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Corey Browning (4-2) defeated Baby Slice (3-2) via TKO (punches) ag 2:08 de bhabhta dhá

Mandel Nallo (7-0) defeated Carrington Banks (7-2) via ko (glúine) ag :57 de bhabhta dhá

Réamh Torthaí Cárta:

Mike Kimbel (2-0) defeated Alex Potts (1-1) via ko (Punch) ag :06 de bhabhta amháin

Janay Harding (4-4) defeated Sinead Kavanagh (5-3) via TKO (stad dochtúra) ag 5:00 de bhabhta amháin

Andre Fialho (10-1) defeated Javier Torres (10-5, 1 NC) via cinneadh tromlaigh (28-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Sarah Click (2-2) defeated Kristi Lopez (2-1-1) trí chinneadh d'aon toil (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Vinicius de Jesus (6-2) defeated Tim Caron (9-3) trí chinneadh d'aon toil (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

Alexandra Ballou (1-0) defeated Lisa Blaine (2-1) via TKO (elbows) ag 3:28 de bhabhta trí

Pat Casey (4-0) defeated Kastriot Xhema (2-2, 1 NC) trí chinneadh d'aon toil (30-26, 30-26, 30-26)

Kemran Lachinov (7-2) defeated Sean Lally (8-4) trí chinneadh d'aon toil (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)

 

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SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA’S LORENZ LARKIN AND FERNANDO GONZALEZ MEET IN MAIN EVENT OF BELLATOR 193 AG PECHANGA Resort & CASINO ON JAN. 26

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TICKETS FOR BELLATOR 193 GO ON SALE SEO Dé hAoine AG 3 P.m. PST

 

LOS ANGELES – Bellator returns to Pechanga Resort & Casino i Temecula, Calif. do Bellator 193 ar Dé hAoine, Jan. 26, 2018. The card will be headlined by Riverside, California-native Lorenz Larkin (18-7, 1 NC) against Menifee, California 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. Doirse don imeacht oscailte ag 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. AGUS/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 a d'fhógair go luath.

 

Larkin enters his main event matchup against Gonzalez following must-see bouts against Douglas Lima agus Paul Daley i 2017. Anois, “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 as 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, Calif. the Millenia MMA-product will represent his nearby hometown proudly on Jan. 26.

 

Hailing from Menifee, Calif., 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 foircinn, including a pair of first round knockouts. Le 17 de chuid 27 hOilimpeacha gairme ag teacht ar mhodh knockout nó aighneacht, “The Menifee Maniac” will look to see his win-streak continue following his recent success against Brennan Ward at Bellator 193.

 

Nuashonraithe Bellator 193: Larkin vs. Gonzalez Cárta comhrac:

Catchweight (180 lb..) Imeacht Main: Lorenz Larkin (18-7, 1 NC) vs. Fernando Gonzalez (27-14)

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

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Special Broadcast on Friday, Iúil 28 ó 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 Meitheamh 24, Spike will present a special encore presentation of this memorable event onDé hAoine, Iúil 28 ó 9-11:30 p.m. AGUS/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 agus Wanderlei Silva, cé go Matt Mitrione stood toe-to-toe with the iconic Fedor Emelianenko in a heavyweight showdown for the ages. Chomh maith leis sin, two explosive title fights took place, mar Douglas Lima looked to defend his welterweight crown against Lorenz 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.

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EXPLOSIVE WELTERWEIGHT BOUT PITTING PAUL DALEY AGAINST LORENZ LARKIN ADDED TO BELLATOR 183 AR Dé Sathairn, Meán Fómhair 23 IN SAN JOSE

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LIGHTWEIGHT MATCHUP PITTING UNDEFEATED ADAM PICCOLOTTI AGAINST GOITI YAMAUCHI ALSO ADDED TO MAIN CARD

LOS ANGELES – An exciting welterweight contest between British slugger Paul Daley (39-15-2) and California’s Lorenz Larkin (18-6, 1 NC), as well as a compelling lightweight bout pitting Adam Piccolot (9-0) aghaidh Yamauchi suas (21-3) have been added to Bellator 183: Henderson vs. PitBull ar an Satharn, Meán Fómhair 23 ag SAP Center i San Jose, Calif.

That evening, SAP Center in San Jose will also play host to Bellator Cosdornálaíochta 7, which features a welterweight world title main event with current champ Karim Ghajji (97-13-1) set to defend his title against raymond Daniels (11-3).

Bellator 183: Henderson vs. PitBull will be broadcast live and free on SPIKE at 9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CT, while preliminary action will stream on Bellator.com and the Bellator Mobile App. Bellator Cosdornálaíochta 7: Ghajji vs. Daniels will air on SPIKE immediately following Bellator 184: Dantas vs. a bhuaigh Craobh Meánmheáchain M-1 an Grand Prix anuraidh Deireadh Fómhair 6. Tickets for the event are on sale now at Ticketmaster.com.

A veteran de 56 troideanna gairmiúla, Paul “Semtex” Daley will look to once again showcase his explosive and dangerous power against Lorenz Larkin. With nine of his last 10 Bhuaigh teacht ar mhodh knockout, including an emphatic flying knee KO against Brennan Ward ag Bellator 170 i mí Eanáir, Daley will look to re-establish himself as a top contender in Bellator’s stacked welterweight division with a win on September 23.

 

Larkin enters the bout against Daley with an equally impressive arsenal of strikes and power. Le 11 de 18 Bhuaigh teacht ar mhodh knockout, the Riverside, Calif. native comes into the event following a must-see title bout against Douglas Lima ag Bellator NYC i mí an Mheithimh, a fight that marked “The Monsoon’s” promotional debut. With marquee wins over Robbie Lawler, Santiago Ponzinibbio, Jorge Masvidal and Neil Magny to his name, Larkin will look to add Paul Daley to his long list of defeats on his way to reaffirming his status as the division’s top contender.

 

Fighting out of Half Moon Bay, Calif., Piccolotti will enter the cage for the first time in 2017 following his unanimous decision victory over Brandon Girtz last November at Bellator 165. The 28-year-old lightweight began his professional career on the regional MMA scene where he collected four consecutive victories, including a trio of finishes before joining forces with the Viacom-owned promotion. “AP” has continued his success with Bellator MMA, earning five straight wins over competitors in the stacked lightweight division, including three submission finishes.

 

Coming off a win against Valeriu Mircea at Bellator 168, the 24-year-old Yamauchi, who trains out of Anjo, An tSeapáin, will continue his run in the lightweight division after making the jump to 155-pounds in 2016. In his career, the Yamauchi has an incredible 17 submission victories among his 21 career victories and holds wins against Ryan Couture, Isao Kobayashi and Mike Richman.

Nuashonraithe Bellator 183: Henderson vs. PitBull Cárta comhrac

Príomhimeacht Éadrom: Benson Henderson (24-7) vs. Patricky "PitBull" Freire (17-8)

Imeacht Comh-Phríomhmheáchain Trom: Roy Nelson (23-14) vs. Javy Ayala (10-5)

Welterweight Main Card Bout: Paul Daley (39-15-2) vs. Lorenz Larkin (18-6, 1 NC)

Lightweight Príomh Cárta Bout: Adam Piccolot (9-0) vs. Yamauchi suas (21-3)

Lightweight Príomh Cárta Bout: Aaron Pico (0-1) vs. TBA

Nuashonraithe Bellator Cosdornálaíochta 7: Ghajji vs. Daniels Cárta comhrac

Welterweight Kickboxing World Title Main Event: Karim Ghajji (97-13-1) vs. raymond Daniels (11-3)

 

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FANS INVITED TO BELLATOR NATION RALLY AND BELLATOR NYC: SONNEN VS. SILVA WEIGH-INS INSIDE THE THEATER AT MADISON SQUARE GARDEN ON FRIDAY, Meitheamh 23

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Los Angeles – Ahead of Bellator NYC: Sonnen vs. Silva, fans are invited to the first ever Bellator Nation Rally on Dé hAoine, Meitheamh 23 ag 4:30 p.m. AGUS 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.

Ina theannta sin, prizes, including two cageside tickets to Bellator NYC, will be given away to fans in attendance.

Ag 6 p.m. AGUS, fans are also invited to be a part of the Bellator NYC agus 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 ar an Satharn oíche. The event is FREE and OPEN to the public.

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

Ó tháinig an fray Bellator MMA i 2013, Cheick Kongo, a French-born kickboxer, has strung together an impressive run that has seen him emerge victorious in nine of 11 comórtais, including five consecutive victories. Le 39 career fights under his belt, “The Darkness” has tallied 27 Bhuaigh mar gairmiúil, Lena n-áirítear 12 by way of knockout. Kongo most recently handed Augusto Sakai the first loss of his professional career at Bellator 179 i Londain.

Mike Goldberg, set to make his Bellator broadcast debut at Bellator NYC agus 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, Lena n-áirítear Shaq Vs. A graduate of Miami (Ohio) Ollscoil, Goldberg now resides in Phoenix, Ariz.

Tabhair cuairt ar Bellator.com agus BellatorNYC.com for upcoming event information.

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

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

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

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

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

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

 

Bellator 180: Davis vs. Bader Cárta (Spike):

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

Featherweight 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 (Tús) vs. Alice Yauger (4-5)

 

Bellator 180: Davis vs. Bader Réamh Cárta (Bellator.com):

Welterweight Réamh Bout: Ryan Couture (10-5) vs. Haim Gozali (7-3)

Lightweight Preliminary 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)

Lightweight Preliminary Bout: Nate Grebb (3-1) vs. Bradley Desir (9-5)

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BELLATOR ANNOUNCES BROADCAST DUTIES FOR HISTORIC EVENT AT MADISON SQUARE GARDEN ON SATURDAY, Meitheamh 24

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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 agus Bellator 180: Davis vs. Bader air live on Saturday, Meitheamh 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. AGUS/7p.m. PT, cé go 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. AGUS/5 p.m. Goldberg and Smith will alsocall the additional preliminary match-ups on Bellator.com at 6 p.m. AGUS/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) agus Wanderlei Silva (35-12-1, 1 NC), Bellator NYC: Sonnen vs. Silva airs live on pay-per-view beginning at 10 p.m. AGUS/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 agus crua-bhualadh Matt Mitrione, along with two championship bouts, Lena n-áirítear 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).

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. AGUS/5 p.m. PT. The event is headlined by a light heavyweight title bout between current champ Phil Davis (17-3, 1 NC) agus contender barr Ryan Bader (22-5). Ina theannta sin, Bellator 180 prelims will air exclusively on Bellator.com and the Bellator Mobile App at 6 p.m. AGUS/3 p.m. PT.

Tabhair cuairt ar Bellator.com agus BellatorNYC.com for upcoming event information.

 

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

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

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

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

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

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

Bellator 180: Davis vs. Bader Cárta (Spike):

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

Featherweight 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 (Tús) vs. Alice Yauger (4-5)

 

Bellator 180: Davis vs. Bader Réamh Cárta (Bellator.com):

Welterweight Réamh Bout: Ryan Couture (10-5) vs. Haim Gozali (7-3)

Lightweight Preliminary 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)