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

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, Me 6 from the Accor Arena in Paris and airs live at a special time of4 p.m. ET/1 p.m. PT sou chotim.

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 eventYoel Romero (13-6) who was originally slated to take on Melvin Manhoef at 205-pounds, has agreed to meet No. 7 klase-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) pral kounye a fè fasKyle Stewart(15-5) during theBellator 280kat prensipal. 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 Babene(21-11, 1 NC).

Nine titillating preliminary matchups have been announced, including a smash between former featherweight title challengerPedro Carvalho(12-5) ak newly signed Polish standoutPiotr Niedzielski(16-4), plus a 160-pound contract weight clash between “The True Viking”Søren Bak(15-1) ak Angletè aCharlie 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 akbellator.frFollow Bellator France on Instagram @BellatorFrance and on Facebook atwww.facebook.com/BellatorFrance/

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La ap 280: BADER VS. KONGO 2KAT MAIN:

Chotim (U.S.) / RMC SPORT (FRANCE) / BBC Three & BBC iPlayer (U.K.) / Virgin Media Two & Virgin Media Sport (IRELAND)

Vandredi, Me 6, 10 p.m. CEST/9 p.m. GMT/4 p.m. ET/1 p.m. PT

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

Limyè lour Ko-Main Evènman: Yoel Romero (13-6) vs. #7-Alex Polizzi(10-1) 

Ki lejè Bout: Davy Gallon(20-7-2) vs.Benjamin Brander(13-8)

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

Middleweight Bout: Mike Shipman(14-3) vs.Gregory Babene(21-11, 1 NC)

La ap 280: BADER VS. KONGO 2KAT PRELIMINÈ:

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

Plum Bout: Pedro Carvalho(12-5) vs.Piotr Niedzielski(16-4)

Wèltèr Bout: Lewis Long(19-6) vs.Thibault Gouti(14-5)

Plum Bout: Fabacary Diatta(8-0) vs.Jordan Barton(6-2-1)

160-lb Contract Weight Bout Søren Bak(15-1) vs.Charlie Leary(17-12-1) 

Ki lejè Bout: Yves Landu (16-9) vs.Gavin Hughes (10-2)

Wèltèr Bout: Nicolò Solli(3-1, 1 NC) vs.Levy Carriel(3-0)

Mouch Bout: Lucie Bertaud(3-3) vs.Katarzyna Sadura(5-4)

Middleweight Bout: Youcef Ouabbas(2-0) vs.Matthieu Duclos(2-1)

Wèltèr Bout: Victor Verchere(5-1) vs.Bourama Camara(4-1)

*Card subject to change.

Tanpri viziteBellator.com pou plis enfòmasyon.

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Updated schedule of BELLATOR events

Gratis. Me 6 // La ap 280: Bader vs. Kongo 2 // Accor Arena // Paris, FRA

Gratis. Me 13 // La ap 281: MVP vs. Storley // The OVO Arena Wembley // London

Gratis. Jen 24 // La ap 282: Mousasi vs. Eblen// Mohegan Sun Arena // UNCASVILLE, CT

Gratis. Sep. 23 // BELLATOR DUBLIN// 3Arena // Dublin

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

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 forsa a Vandredi aBELLATOR MMA 258: Archuleta vs Pettiskat 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.

Nan evènman an prensipal nan aswè a, 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). Anplis de sa nan headliner la, 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 klasePatricky Pitbull(23-9) against the resilient IrishmanPeter Queally(12-5-1), and a must-watch bout between the No. 2 ranked welterweightMichael "venen" Page(18-1) ak Pa gen. 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. Epitou, Èske Pa. 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 klaseRaufeon Stots (15-1) face No. 7 klaseJosh 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.

ToutBELLATOR 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/BellatorMMASubscribers will be delivered two premier BELLATOR MMA events per month throughout 2021 ak pi lwen pase, 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. PettisKat Main:

Vandredi, Me 7 – live onChotim

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

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

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

Ki lejè Bout: #2-Patricky Pitbull (23-9) vs.Peter Queally (12-5-1)

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

Kat Preliminè: 

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) vs.Rafael Carvalho (16-5)

Bantamweight Bout: #2-Patchy Mix(13-1) vs.Albert Morales(10-6-1)

Wèltèr Bout: #5-Logan Storley(11-1) vs.Omar Hussein(8-2)

Middleweight Bout: #6-Johnny Eblen (7-0) vs.Daniel Madrid(18-6)

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

Plum Bout: Weber Almeida (5-0) vs.Johnny Soto(3-1)

Bantamweight Bout: Erik Perez(19-8) vs.Blaine Shutt(8-4)

*Card subject to change.

Tanpri viziteBellator.com pou plis enfòmasyon.

OFFICIAL BELLATOR 229: KORESHKOV VS. LARKIN FIGHT NIGHT RESULTS & PHOTOS

Complete Fight Night Photos



La ap 229: Koreshkov vs. Larkin Kat Main

Lorenz Larkin (21-7, 1 NC) bat Andrey Koreshkov (22-4) atravè desizyon fann (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Yamauchi moute (24-4) bat Ou Awad (23-12) via soumisyon (armbar) nan 1:40 nan yon sèl wonn

Keri Taylor Melendez (4-0) bat Mandy Polk (6-4) via desizyon inanim (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Tony Johnson (8-2) bat Joe childinc (4-6) via KO (pwenson) nan 2:07 fè wonn tant twa



Kat Preliminè

Salim Mukhidinov (7-3) bat Adel Altamimi (8-6) via desizyon inanim (29-27, 30-26, 30-27)

Anatoly Tokov (29-2) bat Hracho Darpinyan (17-9-2) via TKO at 4:38 nan wonn de

Derek Anderson (16-3, 1 NC) bat Guilherme “Bomba” (10-6) via desizyon inanim (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Joey Davis (6-0) bat Jeff Peterson (10-8) via KO (flying knee) nan 1:00 nan yon sèl wonn

Johnny Eblen (6-0) bat Mauricio Alonso (13-8, 1 NC) via desizyon inanim (30-26, 30-27, 30-27)

Vladimir Tokov (5-0) bat Brandon Hastings (6-4) via desizyon inanim (30-26, 30-27, 30-27)

Jordan Newman (2-0) bat Riley Miller (0-1) via TKO at 4:28 nan yon sèl wonn

Kelvin Gentapanan (1-0) bat Sunni Imhotep (2-0) atravè desizyon fann (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Jay-Jay Wilson (4-0) bat Jorge Juarez (4-2) via soumisyon (dèyè-toutouni toufe) nan 1:33 nan yon sèl wonn



Tanpri vizite Bellator.com pou plis enfòmasyon.



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



TOU, TICKETS FOR BELLATOR: KORESHKOV VS. LARKIN ON SALE THIS FRIDAY, DESANM 14

LOS ANGELES – Bellator returns to Pechanga Resort Casino in Temecula, Kalifòni. nan Vandredi, Mas 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, Desanm 14 and will be available at the Pechanga box office, kòm byen ke 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, pandan y ap aksyon preliminè pral kouran sou Bellator.com ak globalman sou la ap mobil App a. Additional bouts will be announced in the coming weeks.

Hailing from Omsk, Larisi, 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 kanpay. 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 nanLa ap 140. Training alongside another former Bellator champion inAlexander Shlemenko, Koreshkov has earned 21 career wins over 24 bout, Ki gen ladan 15 finishes since making his professional debut in 2010. Of his 15 finishes, 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 nanBellator 193akIon Pascu nanLa ap 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 akPòl Daley. Proudly hailing from Riverside, Kalifòni., 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. Avèk 11 nan l ' 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.

ÀLa ap: Koreshkov vs. LarkinFight Card:

Wèltèr Main Evènman: Andrey Koreshkov (21-3) vs.Lorenz Larkin (20-7, 1 NC)

*Card subject to change

Tanpri viziteBellator.com pou plis enfòmasyon.

La ap 207: MITRIONE VS. BADER RESULTS & PHOTOS

 

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Full Fight Photos Here

 

Complete La ap 207: Mitrione vs. Bader Rezilta:

Ryan Bader (25-5) bat Matt Mitrione (13-5) via desizyon inanim (30-25, 30-24, 30-25)

Sergei Kharitonov (29-7-1, 1 NC) bat Roy Nelson (23-16) via KO (knees) nan 4:59 nan yon sèl wonn

Lorenz Larkin (20-7, 1 NC) bat Ion Pascu (18-9) via desizyon inanim (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Corey Browning (4-2) bat Baby Slice (3-2) via TKO (pwenson) nan 2:08 nan wonn de

Mandel Nallo (7-0) bat Carrington Banks (7-2) via KO (jenou) nan :57 nan wonn de

Rezilta Kat Preliminè:

Mike Kimbel (2-0) bat Alex Potts (1-1) via KO (kout pyen) nan :06 nan yon sèl wonn

Janay Harding (4-4) bat Sinead Kavanagh (5-3) via TKO (estopaj doktè) nan 5:00 nan yon sèl wonn

Andre Fialho (10-1) bat Javier Torres (10-5, 1 NC) atravè desizyon majorite (28-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Sarah Click (2-2) bat Kristi Lopez (2-1-1) via desizyon inanim (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Vinicius de Jesus (6-2) bat Tim Caron (9-3) via desizyon inanim (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

Alexandra Ballou (1-0) bat Lisa Blaine (2-1) via TKO (koud) nan 3:28 fè wonn tant twa

Pat Casey (4-0) bat Kastriot Xhema (2-2, 1 NC) via desizyon inanim (30-26, 30-26, 30-26)

Kemran Lachinov (7-2) bat Sean Lally (8-4) via desizyon inanim (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)

 

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

TICKETS FOR La ap 193 GO ON SALE Sa a Vandredi AT 3 P.m. PST

 

LOS ANGELES – Bellator returns to Pechanga Resort & Kazino nan Temecula, Kalifòni. pou La ap 193 sou Vandredi, Jan. 26, 2018. The card will be headlined by Riverside, California-native Lorenz Larkin (18-7, 1 NC) against Menifee, California a 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. Pòt pou evènman an louvri nan 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. AK/8 p.m. CT, while preliminary action will stream on Bellator.com and the newly updated Bellator Mobile App. Additional bouts for La ap 193: Larkin vs. Gonzalez pral anonse yon ti tan.

 

Larkin enters his main event matchup against Gonzalez following must-see bouts against Douglas Lima ak Pòl Daley nan 2017. Koulye a,, “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 soti nan 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, Kalifòni. the Millenia MMA-product will represent his nearby hometown proudly on Jan. 26.

 

Hailing from Menifee, Kalifòni., 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 bout, including a pair of first round knockouts. Avèk 17 nan l ' 27 career victories coming by way of knockout or submission, “The Menifee Maniac” will look to see his win-streak continue following his recent success against Brennan Ward at La ap 193.

 

À La ap 193: Larkin vs. Gonzalez Fight Card:

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

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

Special Broadcast on Friday, Jiyè 28 soti nan 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 – la ap NYC: Sonnen vs. Silva was certainly entertaining, exciting and often unpredictable.

 

For those who missed the Pay-Per-View telecast on Jen 24, Spike will present a special encore presentation of this memorable event onVandredi, Jiyè 28 soti nan 9-11:30 p.m. AK/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 ak Wanderlei Silva, pandan y ap Matt Mitrione stood toe-to-toe with the iconic Fedor Emelianenko in a heavyweight showdown for the ages. Anplis de sa, two explosive title fights took place, kòm 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, Arawon 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.

EXPLOSIVE WELTERWEIGHT BOUT PITTING PAUL DALEY AGAINST LORENZ LARKIN ADDED TO BELLATOR 183 Nan samdi, SEPTANM 23 IN SAN JOSE

 

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

LOS ANGELES – An exciting welterweight contest between British slugger Pòl Daley (39-15-2) and California’s Lorenz Larkin (18-6, 1 NC), as well as a compelling lightweight bout pitting Adan Piccolot (9-0) kont Yamauchi moute (21-3) have been added to La ap 183: Henderson vs. Pitbull nan Samdi, Septanm 23 a SAP Sant nan San Jose, Kalifòni.

That evening, SAP Center in San Jose will also play host to Bellator Kickboxing 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).

La ap 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 Kickboxing 7: Ghajji vs. Daniels will air on SPIKE immediately following La ap 184: Dantas vs. Caldwell sou Oktòb 6. Tickets for the event are on sale now at Ticketmaster.com.

Yon veteran nan 56 batay pwofesyonèl, Paul “Semtex” Daley will look to once again showcase his explosive and dangerous power against Lorenz Larkin. With nine of his last 10 ranport vini pa fason pou pentch, including an emphatic flying knee KO against Brennan Ward nan La ap 170 nan mwa janvye, 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. Avèk 11 nan 18 ranport vini pa fason pou pentch, the Riverside, Kalifòni. native comes into the event following a must-see title bout against Douglas Lima nan la ap NYC nan mwa jen, 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, Kalifòni., Piccolotti will enter the cage for the first time in 2017 following his unanimous decision victory over Brandon Girtz last November at La ap 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 La ap 168, the 24-year-old Yamauchi, who trains out of Anjo, Japon, 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.

À La ap 183: Henderson vs. Pitbull Fight Card

Lightweight Main Event: Benson Henderson (24-7) vs. Patricky "Pitbull" FREIRE (17-8)

Heavyweight Co-Main Event: Roy Nelson (23-14) vs. Javy Ayala (10-5)

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

Lightweight Main Card Bout: Adan Piccolot (9-0) vs. Yamauchi moute (21-3)

Lightweight Main Card Bout: Arawon Pico (0-1) vs. TBA

À Bellator Kickboxing 7: Ghajji vs. Daniels Fight Card

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, JUNE 23

PLIS, A CHANCE TO WIN CAGESIDE TICKETS

Los Angeles – Ahead of la ap NYC: Sonnen vs. Silva, fans are invited to the first ever Bellator Nation Rally on Vandredi, Jen 23 nan 4:30 p.m. AK 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.

Anplis de sa, prizes, including two cageside tickets to la ap NYC, will be given away to fans in attendance.

Nan 6 p.m. AK, fans are also invited to be a part of the la ap NYC ak La ap 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 nan Samdi lannwit. The event is FREE and OPEN to the public.

One of the most recognizable MMA fighters of all time, Hall nan Famer Randy Couture transitioned nicely into the entertainment world after his fighting career, starring in several television shows and movies, Ki gen ladan 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 ak 1996 Olympics as a member of the Greco-Roman wrestling teams.

Depi rantre nan fray a la ap mma nan 2013, Cheick Kongo, a French-born kickboxer, has strung together an impressive run that has seen him emerge victorious in nine of 11 konpetisyon, including five consecutive victories. Avèk 39 career fights under his belt, “The Darknesshas tallied 27 ranport kòm yon pwofesyonèl, Ki gen ladan 12 by way of knockout. Kongo most recently handed Augusto Sakai the first loss of his professional career at Bellator 179 nan London.

Mike Goldberg, set to make his Bellator broadcast debut at la ap NYC ak La ap 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, Ki gen ladan Shaq Vs. A graduate of Miami (Ohio) University, Goldberg now resides in Phoenix, Arizona.

Tanpri vizite Bellator.com ak BellatorNYC.com for upcoming event information.

la ap NYC: Sonnen vs. Silva Card (Pay-Per-View):

Light Heavyweight Main Event: 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)

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)

Lightweight Feature Bout: Arawon Pico (Premye) vs. Zach Freeman (8-2)

 

La ap 180: Davis vs. Bader Card (Spike):

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

Plum Bout: James Gallagher (6-0) vs. Chinzo Machida (5-2)

Wèltèr Bout: Neiman Gracie (5-0) vs. Dave Marfone (5-2)

Women’s Flyweight Preliminary Bout: Heather Hardy (Premye) vs. Alice Yauger (4-5)

 

La ap 180: Davis vs. Bader Kat Preliminè (Bellator.com):

Welterweight Preliminary 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)

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

 

 

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 la ap NYC: Sonnen vs. Silva ak La ap 180: Davis vs. Bader air live on Saturday, Jen 24 from Madison Square Garden in New York.

Bellator’s stacked pay-per-view event, la ap 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. AK/7p.m. PT, pandan y ap 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 hostLa ap 180: Davis vs. Bader from the desk live on SPIKE at 8 p.m. AK/5 p.m. Goldberg and Smith will alsocall the additional preliminary match-ups on Bellator.com at 6 p.m. AK/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 duringLa ap 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) ak Wanderlei Silva (35-12-1, 1 NC), la ap NYC: Sonnen vs. Silva airs live on pay-per-view beginning at 10 p.m. AK/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 epi yo ka difisil-frape Matt Mitrione, along with two championship bouts, Ki gen ladan 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 La ap 180: Davis vs. Bader LIVE and FREE on both coasts beginning at 8 p.m. AK/5 p.m. PT. The event is headlined by a light heavyweight title bout between current champ Phil Davis (17-3, 1 NC) ak contender tèt Ryan Bader (22-5). Anplis de sa, La ap 180 prelims will air exclusively on Bellator.com and the Bellator Mobile App at 6 p.m. AK/3 p.m. PT.

Tanpri vizite Bellator.com ak BellatorNYC.com for upcoming event information.

 

la ap NYC: Sonnen vs. Silva Card (Pay-Per-View):

Light Heavyweight Main Event: 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)

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)

Lightweight Feature Bout: Arawon Pico (Premye) vs. Zach Freeman (8-2)

La ap 180: Davis vs. Bader Card (Spike):

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

Plum Bout: James Gallagher (6-0) vs. Chinzo Machida (5-2)

Wèltèr Bout: Neiman Gracie (5-0) vs. Dave Marfone (5-2)

Women¹s Flyweight Preliminary Bout: Heather Hardy (Premye) vs. Alice Yauger (4-5)

 

La ap 180: Davis vs. Bader Kat Preliminè (Bellator.com):

Welterweight Preliminary 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)