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MICHAEL CHANDLER ȘI BENSON HENDERSON REMETCH SET PENTRU BELLATOR 243 HEADLINER VINERI, August 7 PE REȚEAUA PARAMOUNT ȘI DAZN

MAI MULT, HEAVYWEIGHTS MATT MITRIONE ȘI TIMOTHY JOHNSON SQUARE ÎN EVENIMENT EXPLOZIV CO-MAIN

LOS ANGELES - Bellator este încântat să anunțe mai multe evenimente viitoare care vor avea loc la Mohegan Sun Arena din Uncasville, Conn., inclusiv Bellator 243 vineri, August. 7, Bellator 244 vineri, August. 21 și Bellator 245 vineri, Șapte. 11.

Bellator 243 vede foști campioni mondiali Michael Chandler (20-5) și Benson Henderson (28-8) se confruntă din nou în interiorul cuștii Bellator la aproape patru ani de la prima lor întâlnire de neuitat, Foarte așteptată revanșă ușoară a evenimentului principal este difuzată în direct vineri, August. 7 pe Paramount Network și DAZN la 10 p.m. ȘI de la Mohegan Sun Arena din Uncasville, Conn.

În evenimentul co-principal al cardului, concurent peren la greutăți Matt Mitrione (13-7, 1 NC) va prelua lovitura puternică Timothy Johnson (13-6) într-un meci captivant care probabil nu va merge la scorecards-ul judecătorilor.

Bellator 243: Chandler vs. Henderson 2 difuzează în direct pe Paramount Network și DAZN vineri, August 7 la 10 p.m. ȘI / 21:00. CT. Evenimentul va fi difuzat în direct și pe Sky Sports din Marea Britanie. Acțiunile preliminare vor continua Canalul YouTube al Bellator MMA.

A 23-a apariție promoțională pentru Bellator, „Fierul” Michael Chandler va avea ocazia să-și tacă criticii și să demonstreze că este noiembrie 19, 2016 împărțirea deciziei asupra lui Henderson nu a fost o întâmplare. În urma victoriilor în fiecare dintre primele sale 12 crize profesionale, evidențiat de primul său câștigător al titlului mondial ușor Bellator și de o pereche de apărări de titlu de succes, High Ridge, Nativul din Missouri și-a făcut repede un nume într-o clasă de 155 de kilograme. Tânărul de 34 de ani ar urma să colecteze în cele din urmă un record promoțional, trei domnii ușoare care includeau trei apărări de succes. După ce a câștigat trei dintre cele cinci revanșe anterioare din carieră, inclusiv o pereche de victorii ușoare la titlul mondial Patricky Pitbull și Brent Primus, the 2009 Luptătorul All-American NCAA Division I de la Universitatea din Missouri va căuta să adauge la totalul respectiv și să reamintească tuturor de ce este capabil fostul campion.

Luptând din Glendale, Arizona., „Smooth” va avea încă o dată o lovitură de răzbunare cu rivalul său de multă vreme Chandler, în urma mai multor încercări de a programa lupta în ultimul an. Revanșa extrem de anticipată a fost programată inițial să aibă loc în ajunul Anului Nou la Rizin.20 în Japonia, înainte ca Henderson să fie nevoit să se retragă din cauza unei vătămări suferite în timpul antrenamentului. Cateva luni mai tarziu, cei doi foști campioni mondiali la greutate ușoară trebuiau să se confrunte cu evenimentul principal al revenirii lui Bellator în Orașul Vântos în iunie 6, înainte ca pandemia globală să ducă la o nouă amânare. Acum, produsul MMA Lab va căuta să stabilească scorul și să-și adune cea de-a cincea victorie consecutivă pe drumul către o apăsare finală a curelei de 155 de kilograme a lui Bellator. Cu jumătate din a lui 28 cariera victorii vine prin knock-out sau de depunere, fostul campion mondial UFC și WEC, în vârstă de 36 de ani, își va propune să pună toate îndoielile în pace și să-și termine nemesisul în mod emfatic în august 7.

După ce inițial a fost programat să se confrunte Ronny Markes la Bellator 241 în martie înainte de pandemie, Matt Mitrione urmează să-l cunoască pe Johnson, un concurent care preferă, de asemenea, să mențină lupta în poziție verticală. Înainte de cariera sa de MMA, originar din Illinois, în vârstă de 41 de ani, a fost un final defensiv remarcabil la Universitatea Purdue, care ulterior și-a câștigat drumul în NFL, jucând șase sezoane ca membru al New York Giants și Minnesota Vikings. În cele din urmă și-a găsit drumul în MMA, unde a devenit concurentul de nivel înalt care este astăzi, înfrângându-i pe cei de la sfârșit Kimbo Slice, Derrick Lewis,Roy Nelson și Fedor Emelianenko.

Un underdog de pariuri grele care intră în ultimul său meci cu Tyrell Fortune la Bellator 239, Timothy Johnson i-a șocat pe mulți când și-a terminat concurentul neînvins de cinci ani ca junior al său evidențiați knock-out-ul în cadrul de deschidere. Câștigul a fost primul pentru luptătorul Xtreme Couture din cușca Bellator, care a semnat cu promoția în 2018 în urma a șapte ieșiri în UFC. Cu o notă impresionantă de finisare de 10 opriri în ale lui 13 câștigă ca un profesionist, Johnson va căuta să ofere o altă ieșire impresionantă când va reveni la acțiune luna viitoare.

Actualizat Bellator 243: Chandler vs. Henderson 2 Card de principal:
Paramount Network și DAZN
10 p.m. ȘI / 21:00. CT

Eveniment principal ușor: Michael Chandler (20-5) vs. Benson Henderson (28-8)
Co-Eveniment principal de greutate: Matt Mitrione (13-7, 1 NC) vs. Timothy Johnson (13-6)

*Cardul poate fi modificat.

Vă rugăm să vizitați Bellator.com pentru informații suplimentare.

TICKETS ON SALE THIS WEEK FOR BELLATOR’S RETURN TO ALLSTATE ARENA IN CHICAGO ON MAY 11


BELLATOR LIGHTWEIGHT CHAMP MICHAEL CHANDLER DEFENDS HIS TITLE AGAINST FEATHERWEIGHT KINGPIN PATRICIO ‘PITBULL’ IN LONG-AWAITED GRUDGE MATCH LIVE ON DAZN



THE WELTERWEIGHT WORLD GRAND PRIX CONTINUES WITH DOUGLAS LIMA TAKING ON MICHAEL ‘VENOM’ PAGE IN SEMI-FINAL ACTION



MAI MULT: UNDEFEATED PROSPECT A.J. MCKEE MEETS CHICAGO’S PAT CURRAN AND THE RETURN OF FORMER WWE STAR JAKE HAGER



LOS ANGELES – Bellator’s return to Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Bolnav. sâmbăta, Mai 11 is stacked with a must-see lineup of fights, headlined by current lightweight titleholder Michael Chandler (19-4) in his attempt to become the only man to defeat both Pitbull Brothers and put an end to their years-long rivalry, when he defends his belt against Bellator’s 145-pound champ Patrick "Pitbull" (28-4) în evenimentul principal al Bellator 221 - which will be streamed live exclusively on DAZN.



The co-headliner will see former two-time Bellator welterweight champion Douglas Lima (30-7) face undefeated Michael "Venom" Page (14-0), mai cunoscut fanilor ca „MVP,” in the first semi-final matchup in Bellator’s Welterweight World Grand Prix. Each fighter has their eyes set on moving one step closer to becoming Bellator welterweight champ and taking home one million dollars.



În plus, arguably one of the world’s top featherweight prospects A. J. McKee (13-0) will face the stiffest test of his young career when he fights two-time former Bellator featherweight champion Pat Curran (23-7) on Curran’s home turf. În cele din urmă, former WWE champion Jake Hager (1-0) returns to the Bellator cage for the first time since his first-round submission victory in January looking to continue his early dominance inside the cage.



An exclusive online presale for Bellator 221: Chandler vs. Pitbull takes place between Wednesday, Februarie. 20 la 10 a.m. CT and Thursday, Februarie. 21 la 10 p.m. CT, with tickets going on-sale to the general public on Friday, Februarie. 22 la 12 p.m. CT. Tickets for the event will be available at the Allstate Arena box office, precum și Ticketmaster.com and Bellator.com.



Bellator 221: Chandler vs. Pitbull will be broadcast live on DAZN la 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT, în timp ce acțiunea preliminară va transmite în flux pe Bellator.com și la nivel global pe Bellator Mobile App. accese suplimentare vor fi anunțate în săptămânile următoare.



One of the most-decorated fighters in Bellator history, Michael Chandler reclaimed the lightweight championship this past December to become a three-time titleholder. “Iron” has defeated a who’s who among the division’s elite, inclusiv Brent Primus, Benson Henderson, Patricky Pitbull (x2), Yamauchi up and Eddie Alvarez. The former University of Missouri wrestler from High Ridge, Mo., who now calls Nashville home, has had a slow-building feud with his May 11 adversar, verbally sparring with his foe following wins over Patricio’s brother Patricky and on social media. Acum, the time for talk is over and both will enter the Bellator cage to finally settle the score.



Provenind de la Natal, mare râu nordic, Brazilia, two-time featherweight champ Patricio “Pitbull” will enter the Bellator cage for a promotional record 21th time. Cu victorii impresionante pentru numele său Daniel Straus (x3), Daniel Weichel (x2) și Pat Curran, he most recently defeated Emmanuel Sanchez prin decizie unanimă, la Bellator 209. Moving up a weight class for the first time since Bellator 160 when he met Benson Henderson, “Pitbull” is planning to leave his mark in a new division and go down as one of the all-time greats. După ce a câștigat un punct final în 20 sale 28 câștigă ca un profesionist, the reigning champion has become synonymous with excitement and fans can certainly expect more fireworks when looks to become a simultaneous two-division champion on May 11.



Fighting out of Atlanta, Ga., by way of Goiania, Brazilia, Douglas “The Phenom” Lima has been a mainstay at the top of the 170-pound division for the better part of three years. With wins against the likes of Lorenz Larkin, Andrey Koreshkov (x2), Paul Daley and Ben Saunders, the 31-year-old advanced to the semifinals of the Welterweight World Grand Prix after a technical submission win against Koreshkov. A winner of nine out of his last 11 concursuri, the American Top Team product remains set on showing the world how dominant he truly is.



One of the most unorthodox strikers to ever compete, “MVP” has steadily worked his way up the welterweight ranks since signing with the organization in 2013. Known for his unique style and personality both inside the cage and out, every Michael Page fight is must-see entertainment. With an undefeated record of 14-0, și 11 of those victories coming by stoppage, the 31-year-old out of London Shootfighters advanced to the semifinals following a closely contested unanimous decision win against rival Paul Daley at Bellator 216.



Fighting out of Long Beach, Calif., A. J. McKee puts his undefeated record on the line against the former champ on May 11. Currently training alongside the likes of Aaron Pico,“Baby Slice” și Joey Davis at The Body Shop under the tutelage of his father, MMA veteran Antonio McKee, the second-generation fighter has been making quite the name for himself since joining the professional ranks. La doar 23 ani, “Mercenary” has set the Bellator record for consecutive wins at 13, după ce a învins Daniel Crawford, Brian Moore, John “Macapa, Justin Lawrence and Dominic Mazzotta pe parcurs. Known for his highlight-reel finishes, McKee will look to remain unbeaten and keep his name etched in the record books when he meets Curran at Bellator 221. A former two-time Bellator world featherweight champion, Pat Curran returns to the cage near his hometown looking to earn another shot at gold. Fighting out of Crystal Lake, Ill., “Paddy Mike” is in the midst of a three-fight win streak that includes victories over Emmanuel Sanchez, John “Macapa”and Georgi Karakhanyan. The longtime Bellator veteran, who debuted at Bellator 14 în 2010, owns additional wins over Patricio “Pitbull,” Joe Warren, Roger Huerta și Daniel Straus. De asemenea, a two-time Bellator tournament winner, the 31-year-old’s return to the top of the 145-pound division begins with a tough test against McKee.



A native of Perry, Okla., Hager emphatically showed the world that he belongs in the sport of MMA with a submission win over J.W. Kizer la Bellator 214 în ianuarie. A collegiate wrestler at the University of Oklahoma, where he was an All-American and set the school record for most pins at the 285-pound weight class in a single season with 30. Following graduation and a conversation with legendary pro wrestling announcer and fellow Oklahoma Sooner, Jim Ross, Hager made the transition to professional wrestling and signed with World Wrestling Entertainment. While in WWE, Hager would go on to claim multiple coveted professional titles during his time with the organization, including the WWE World Heavyweight Championship, ECW Championship and WWE United States Championship. Acum, the man also known to fans around the globe as “Jack Swagger” will return to action MMA action in Chicago against a soon-to-be-announced heavyweight opponent.



Actualizat Bellator 221: Chandler vs. Pitbull Card:

Lightweight World Title Bout: Michael Chandler (19-4) vs. Patrick "Pitbull" (28-4)

Welterweight World Grand Prix Semi-final: Douglas Lima (30-7) vs. Michael "Venom" Page (14-0)

Puterea cărții principale greutăți: A. J. McKee (13-0) vs. Pat Curran (23-7)

Combaterea cărții principale grele: Jake Hager (1-0) vs. TBA


*Cardul poate fi modificat



Vă rugăm să vizitați Bellator.com pentru mai multe informații.

Bellator 197: CHANDLER vs. GIRTZ RESULTS & IMAGINI

 

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FULL EVENT PHOTOS

 

Michael Chandler (18-4) învins Brandon Girtz (15-8) prin depunere tehnică (head & arm choke) la 4:00 de o rundă

A. J. McKee (11-0) învins Justin Lawrence (11-5) prin decizie unanimă (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Logan Storley (8-0) învins Joaquin Buckley (8-2) prin decizie unanimă (30-27, 30-26, 30-26)

Baby Slice (2-1) învins Devon Brock (1-1) prin depunerea (sufoca-spate gol) la :34 de o rundă

Juliana Velasquez (7-0) învins Rebecca Ruth (6-3) prin TKO (body kick) la :19 de turul trei

Derek Anderson (15-3) învins Zak Bucia (18-10) prin decizie unanimă (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Dominic Mazzotta (14-2) învins Josh Sampo (11-6) prin decizie unanimă (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Eric Ellington (5-0) învins Jordan Howard (10-5) prin decizie divizat (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Adam Cella (9-8) învins DeWayne Diggs (2-2) prin TKO (pumni) la 4:27 de o rundă

Cort Wahle (3-3) învins Joe Roye (1-5) prin depunerea (ghilotină) la :21 de o rundă

Jordan Dowdy (5-4) învins Jeff Crotty (1-1) prin depunerea (sufoca-spate gol) la :29 de o rundă

A. J. Siscoe (3-2) învins Justin Robbins (14-19) prin depunerea (sufoca-spate gol) la 4:34 de runda a doua

Bellator 197: CHANDLER vs. GIRTZ WEIGH-IN RESULTS & IMAGINI

 

EVENT AIRS ON PARAMOUNT NETWORK AT 9 P. M. ȘI / 8 P. M. CT

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WEIGH IN PHOTOS

 

Bellator 197: Chandler vs. Măsurătoare în circumferință are loc mâine, Vineri, Aprilie 13 at The Family Arena in St. Charles MO. The event will be broadcast live and free on Paramount Network (fostă Spike) la 9 p.m. ȘI/8 p.m. CT, în timp ce acțiunea preliminară va transmite în flux pe Bellator.com și la nivel global pe Bellator Mobile App.

 

Complet Bellator 197: Chandler vs. Măsurătoare în circumferință Weigh-in Results:

Eveniment principal ușor: Michael Chandler (155.3) vs. Brandon Girtz (156)

Co-Main Event Featherweight: Justin Lawrence (145.8) vs. A. J. McKee (145.8)

Welterweight Main Card Bout: Devon Brock (160) vs. Baby Slice (159.8)

Welterweight Main Card Bout: Joaquin Buckley (168.3) vs. Logan Storley (170.6)

141-Pound Catchweight Preliminary Bout: A. J. Siscoe (140.6) vs. Justin Robbins (135.6)

Atac preliminar pentru greutatea welter: Jeff Crotty (170.8) vs. Jordan Dowdy (170.3)

Women’s Flyweight Preliminary Bout: Juliana Velasquez (126) vs. Rebecca Ruth (125.3)

165-Pound Catchweight Preliminary Bout: Zak Bucia (164.9) vs. Derek Anderson (164.2)

Atac preliminar pentru greutatea bantamă: Josh Sampo (135.4) vs. Dominic Mazzotta (135.4)

Atac preliminar pentru greutatea bantamă: Eric Ellington (135.4) vs. Jordan Howard (136)

189-Pound Catchweight Preliminary Bout: DeWayne Diggs (186.8) vs. Adam Cella (189)

Atac preliminar pentru greutatea plumii: Cort Wahle (144.9) vs. Joe Roye (151)*

MONSTER ENERGY BELLATOR MMA FIGHT SERIES VISITS TALLADEGA SUPERSPEEDWAY UNDER THE LIGHTS ON NASCAR RACE WEEKEND FRIDAY, Octombrie. 13

 

De asemenea, Appearances by Former Bellator Champ and Monster Energy Athlete Michael Chandler and Heavyweight Fan-Favorite Roy Nelson

LOS ANGELES - Monster Energy Bellator MMA Fight Series heads to the legendary Talladega Superspeedway in Talladega, Ala. for its third event on Vineri, Octombrie. 13. Pentru prima dată, fighters will step into the cage after the sun has set on Friday evening, kicking off an exciting weekend for fans that culminates with the fifth race of the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs duminică.

 

Ahead of the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Alabama 500 duminică, Octombrie. 15, the Monster Energy Bellator MMA Fight Series will feature MMA action vineri evening beginning at 8:30 p.m. CT at the Monster Energy Fan Zone in the Talladega Infield, immediately following the track’s “Big One on the Blvd” parade and party. Talladega Infield access is required for admission.

 

În plus,, pe Vineri, Octombrie 13 de la 3-4 p.m. CT, fans will have the opportunity to meet former Bellator lightweight champion and Monster Energy athlete "Iron" Michael Chandler, as well as heavyweight fan-favorite Roy "Big Country" Nelson, at the Monster Energy Fan Zone in the Talladega Fan Zone, directly outside admission gates behind the north end of the frontstretch grandstands.

 

“The Monster Energy Bellator MMA Fight Series has been a great way for us to share MMA, as well as the Bellator brand, with an entirely new fan base this year,", A declarat președintele Bellator Scott Coker. “With the support of Monster Energy, we’ve already seen the crossover appeal these events offer. I’m excited to head to one of the most iconic tracks in motorsports with Hans Molenkamp, Aaron Quesada, Austin Hodges and the entire Monster Energy team to bring Bellator MMA action to the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs at Talladega.

 

Through Bellator MMA, alongside longstanding partner Monster Energy, mixed martial arts will be included as a pre-race activation exclusively for fans in attendance. The lineup vineri will consist of four MMA bouts featuring some of the best regional up-and-coming talent, with the main event prospects in consideration to be signed to a multi-fight Bellator MMA contract.

 

The Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Alabama 500 at Talladega takes place Duminică, Octombrie 15 la 1 p.m. CT. Tickets to the race are available at ‪NASCAR.com/tickets, TalladegaSuperspeedway.com/tickets or by calling Talladega Superspeedway at 1-855-518-RACE (7223).

 

Actualizat Monster Energy Bellator MMA Fight Series at Talladega Superspeedway Fight Card:

Eveniment principal ușor: Omar Johnson (8-1, Birmingham, Ala.) vs. Jonathan Pearce (5-3, Johnson City, Tenn.)

Grea Bout: Frank Tate (4-4, Birmingham, Ala.) vs. Kem Oti (2-1, Decatur, Ala.)

Mijlocie Bout: Marcel Stamps (1-0, Birmingham, Ala.) vs. Derek Wilson (Pro Debut, Atlanta, Ga.)

Heavyweight Amateur Bout: Christian Echols (2-0, Cullman, Ala.) vs. Billy Swanson (7-1, Cleveland, Tenn.)

 

Please visit Bellator.com for details.

*Event schedule subject to change.

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

Special Broadcast on Friday, Iulie 28 de la 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 Iunie 24, Spike will present a special encore presentation of this memorable event onVineri, Iulie 28 de la 9-11:30 p.m. ȘI/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 și Wanderlei Silva, în timp ce Matt Mitrione stood toe-to-toe with the iconic Fedor Emelianenko in a heavyweight showdown for the ages. În plus, two explosive title fights took place, ca 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.

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

MAI MULT, A CHANCE TO WIN CAGESIDE TICKETS

Los Angeles – Ahead of Bellator NYC: Sonnen vs. Silva, fans are invited to the first ever Bellator Nation Rally on Vineri, Iunie 23 la 4:30 p.m. ȘI 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.

În plus,, prizes, including two cageside tickets to Bellator NYC, will be given away to fans in attendance.

La 6 p.m. ȘI, fans are also invited to be a part of the Bellator NYC și 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 sâmbăta noapte. The event is FREE and OPEN to the public.

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

De la aderarea la luptă Bellator MMA în 2013, Cheick Kongo, a French-born kickboxer, has strung together an impressive run that has seen him emerge victorious in nine of 11 concursuri, including five consecutive victories. Cu 39 career fights under his belt, “The Darknesshas tallied 27 câștigă ca un profesionist, inclusiv 12 by way of knockout. Kongo most recently handed Augusto Sakai the first loss of his professional career at Bellator 179 în Londra.

Mike Goldberg, set to make his Bellator broadcast debut at Bellator NYC și 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, inclusiv Shaq Vs. A graduate of Miami (Ohio) Universitate, Goldberg now resides in Phoenix, Arizona.

Vă rugăm să vizitați Bellator.com și BellatorNYC.com for upcoming event information.

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

Eveniment principal de greutate ușoară: 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)

Funcție ușoară: Aaron Pico (Debut) vs. Zach Freeman (8-2)

 

Bellator 180: Davis vs. Bader Card (SPIKE):

Combaterea titlului mondial la categoria grea ușoară: Phil Davis (17-3, 1 NC) vs. Ryan Bader (22-5)

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

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

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

 

Bellator 180: Davis vs. Bader Card de preliminară (Bellator.com):

Atac preliminar pentru greutatea welter: Ryan Couture (10-5) vs. Haim Gozali (7-3)

Atac preliminar ușor: 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)

Atac preliminar ușor: Nate Grebb (3-1) vs. Bradley Desir (9-5)

BELLATOR ANNOUNCES BROADCAST DUTIES FOR HISTORIC EVENT AT MADISON SQUARE GARDEN ON SATURDAY, Iunie 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 Bellator NYC: Sonnen vs. Silva și Bellator 180: Davis vs. Bader air live on Saturday, Iunie 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. ȘI/7p.m. PT, în timp ce 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. ȘI/5 p.m. Goldberg and Smith will alsocall the additional preliminary match-ups on Bellator.com at 6 p.m. ȘI/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) și Wanderlei Silva (35-12-1, 1 NC), Bellator NYC: Sonnen vs. Silva airs live on pay-per-view beginning at 10 p.m. ȘI/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 și dure Matt Mitrione, along with two championship bouts, inclusiv 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. ȘI/5 p.m. PT. The event is headlined by a light heavyweight title bout between current champ Phil Davis (17-3, 1 NC) și top concurent Ryan Bader (22-5). În plus,, Bellator 180 prelims will air exclusively on Bellator.com and the Bellator Mobile App at 6 p.m. ȘI/3 p.m. PT.

Vă rugăm să vizitați Bellator.com și BellatorNYC.com for upcoming event information.

 

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

Eveniment principal de greutate ușoară: 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)

Funcție ușoară: Aaron Pico (Debut) vs. Zach Freeman (8-2)

Bellator 180: Davis vs. Bader Card (SPIKE):

Combaterea titlului mondial la categoria grea ușoară: Phil Davis (17-3, 1 NC) vs. Ryan Bader (22-5)

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

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

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

 

Bellator 180: Davis vs. Bader Card de preliminară (Bellator.com):

Atac preliminar pentru greutatea welter: Ryan Couture (10-5) vs. Haim Gozali (7-3)

Atac preliminar ușor: 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)

BELLATOR NATION INVITED TO EXCLUSIVE FAN FEST DURING BELLATOR NYC FIGHT WEEK

 

MEET MMA LEGENDS TITO ORTIZ AND ROYCE GRACIE ON Vineri, Iunie 23 AT DAVE & BUSTER’S TIMES SQUARE

Los Angeles – Prior to the biggest event in Bellator history, Bellator NYC: Sonnen vs. Silva, fans have the opportunity to meet MMA legends Tito Ortiz și Royce Gracie during an exclusive Fan Fest on Vineri, Iunie 23 începând de la 8 p.m. ȘI at the Dave & Buster’s Times Square location.

 

Dave & Lui Buster, a season-long partner of Bellator MMA, is offering Bellator Nation members the chance to meet two of the biggest names in the sport. Fan Fest is free for Bellator Nation Members with RSVP, who can sign up at www.Bellator.com/fan-fest.

 

Known as one of the toughest competitors in MMA, Tito Ortiz is a fan-favorite across the world. Utilizing his wrestling background, Ortiz was a punishing competitor who defended his title an impressive five times. Always with a flair for the dramatic, Ortiz engaged in several intense rivalries over his career with the likes of Ken Shamrock and Chuck Liddell. Under the direction of Bellator MMA, the 42-year-old Ortiz claimed a trio of victories that included a pair of first-round finishes over Alexander Shlemenko and Chael Sonnen.

 

Numele Gracie este sinonim cu MMA, and that is in large part to Royce Gracie, omul care este considerat a fi inventat acest sport așa cum o știm astăzi. Câștigătorul primelor evenimente UFC, Gracie dismantled multiple opponents in a single night, many of which were much larger than him. For many years, there was no answer for the Gracie jiu-jitsu technique that he brought to the cage. Astăzi, it’s difficult to find an MMA fighter who has not trained in the art of Brazilian jiu-jitsu that his father invented. In February of 2016, Gracie headlined Bellator 149, an event that shattered company viewership records.

 

Headlined by the long-awaited bout between two of the biggest names in mixed martial arts history, Chael Sonnen (29-15-1) șiWanderlei Silva (35-12-1, 1 NC), Bellator NYC: Sonnen vs. Silva airs live on pay-per-view beginning at 10 p.m. ȘI/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 și dure Matt Mitrione, along with two championship bouts, inclusiv 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. ȘI/5 p.m. PT. The event is headlined by a light heavyweight title bout between current champ Phil Davis (17-3, 1 NC) și top concurent Ryan Bader (22-5). În plus,, Bellator 180 prelims will air exclusively on Bellator.com and the Bellator Mobile App at 6 p.m. ȘI/3 p.m. PT.

 

Vă rugăm să vizitați Bellator.com și BellatorNYC.com for upcoming event information.

 

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

Eveniment principal de greutate ușoară: 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)

Funcție ușoară: Aaron Pico (Debut) vs. Zach Freeman (8-2)

 

Bellator 180: Davis vs. Bader Card (SPIKE):

Combaterea titlului mondial la categoria grea ușoară: Phil Davis (17-3, 1 NC) vs. Ryan Bader (22-5)

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

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

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

 

Bellator 180: Davis vs. Bader Card de preliminară (Bellator.com):

Atac preliminar pentru greutatea welter: Ryan Couture (10-5) vs. Haim Gozali (7-3)

Atac preliminar ușor: 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 Fight – Lightweight Preliminary Bout: Nate Grebb (3-1) vs. Bradley Desir (9-5)

BELLATOR SIGNS VETERAN MMA COMMENTATORS MIKE GOLDBERG AND MAURO RANALLO

 

BOTH SET TO CALL THE ACTION FOR BELLATOR NYC ONSâmbătă, Iunie 24 AT MADISON SQUARE GARDEN

LOS ANGELESBellator has signed longstanding MMA commentators Mike Goldberg și Mauro Ranallo to multi-event broadcast agreements beginning with Bellator NYC: Sonnen vs. Silva și Bellator 180: Davis vs. Bader pe Sâmbătă, Iunie 24. The move sees Goldberg return to SPIKE for the first time since 2011, while Ranallo reunites with Bellator President Scott Coker, having worked together through 2013. The pair will join a broadcast team that currently includes Jimmy Smith, Jenn Brown and Chael Sonnen.

“Mike Goldberg and Mauro Ranallo are two of the best in our business and I couldn’t be happier about them joining the Bellator family,", A declarat Scott Coker. “In addition to Iunie 24, we look forward to working together to make future Spike broadcasts even more exciting for our fans as we add further depth to an already-exceptional broadcast team.

“The addition of highly-regarded announcers Mauro and Mike to our fantastic lineup of broadcasters, and our first-rate production led by Scott Fishman, further demonstrates our commitment MMA fans and expanding the global Bellator brand,” added Spike SVP, Sports and Specials Jon Slugger.

Mike Goldberg 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, inclusiv Shaq Vs. A graduate of Miami (Ohio) Universitate, Goldberg now resides in Phoenix, Arizona.

Mauro Ranallo gained notoriety with MMA fans during his tenure with PRIDE, and later STRIKEFORCE, where his voice became synonymous with the now-legendary events. Throughout his career, Ranallo has spent time working with various sports outside of MMA, including boxing, wrestling profesionist, kickboxing and ice hockey, and will continue his work with Showtime Boxing. Ranallo, a native of British Columbia, Canada, now resides in Los Angeles, Calif.

Vă rugăm să vizitați Bellator.com și BellatorNYC.com for upcoming event information.