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MICHAEL CHANDLER AND BENSON HENDERSON REMATCH SET FOR BELLATOR 243 HEADLINER FRIDAY, August 7 ON PARAMOUNT NETWORK AND DAZN

July 27, 2020 FNU47 Leave a ho hlahisa maikutlo

**HAPE, HEAVYWEIGHTS MATT MITRIONE AND TIMOTHY JOHNSON SQUARE OFF IN EXPLOSIVE CO-MAIN EVENT**

**Los Angeles** – Bellator is pleased to announce multiple upcoming events set to take place at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn., ho akarelletsa le *Bellator 243* ka labohlano, Aug. 7, *Bellator 244* ka labohlano, Aug. 21 le *Bellator 245* ka labohlano, Supa. 11.

*Bellator 243* sees former world champions **Michael Chandler** (20-5) le **Benson Henderson** (28-8) face off once again inside the Bellator cage nearly four years after their first unforgettable meeting, The highly anticipated lightweight main event rematch airs live Friday, Aug. 7 ka **Paramount Network and DAZN at 10 p.m. LE** from Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn.

In the card’s co-main event, perennial heavyweight contender **Matt Mitrione** (13-7, 1 NC) will take on the hard-hitting **Timothy Johnson** (13-6) in an exciting matchup that will likely not go to the judges’ scorecards.

*Bellator 243: Chandler vs.. Henderson 2* airs live on Paramount Network and DAZN on Friday, August 7 ka 10 p.m. ET/9 p.m. CT. The event will also air live on Sky Sports in the UK. Preliminary action will stream on Bellator MMA’s YouTube channel.

Making his 23rd promotional appearance for Bellator, “Iron” Michael Chandler will have the opportunity to silence his critics and prove that his November 19, 2016 split decision-win over Henderson was no fluke. Following victories in each of his first 12 setsebi bouts, highlighted by his first Bellator lightweight world title win and a pair of successful title defenses, the High Ridge, Missouri-native quickly made a name for himself in a stacked 155-pound class. The 34-year-old would eventually go on to collect a promotional record three lightweight title reigns that included three successful title defenses. Having won three of his previous five career rematches, including a pair of lightweight world title victories over **Patricky Hrithik** le **Brent Primus**, ea 2009 NCAA Division I All-American wrestler at the University of Missouri will look to add to that total and remind everyone what the former champion is capable of.

Fighting out of Glendale, Ariz., “Smooth” will once again have a shot at revenge with his longtime rival Chandler, following multiple attempts to schedule the fight over the past year. The highly anticipated rematch was originally slated to take place on New Year’s Eve at *Rizin.20* a Japan, before Henderson was forced to withdraw due to an injury suffered during training. A few months later, the two former lightweight world champions were set to face off in the main event of Bellator’s return to the Windy City on June 6, before the global pandemic led to yet another postponement. Hona joale, the MMA Lab-product will look to settle the score and collect his fifth consecutive victory en route to a final push at Bellator’s 155-pound strap. With half of his 28 mosebetsi oa hapa tla ka tsela ea knockout kapa ikokobelletsa, the 36-year-old former UFC and WEC lightweight world champion will aim to put all doubts to rest and finish his nemesis in emphatic fashion on August 7.

After initially being scheduled to face **Ronny Markes** ka *Bellator 241* in March prior to the pandemic, Matt Mitrione is now slated to meet Johnson, a competitor who also prefers to keep the fight upright. Prior to his MMA career, the 41-year old Illinois-native was a standout defensive end at Purdue University who subsequently earned his way into the NFL, playing six seasons as a member of the New York Giants and Minnesota Vikings. He ultimately found his way into MMA where he became the high-level competitor he is today, defeating the likes of the late **Kimbo Slice**, Derrick Lewis,**Roy Nelson** le **Fedor Emelianenko**.

A heavy betting underdog coming into his last matchup with **Tyrell Fortune** ka *Bellator 239*, Timothy Johnson shocked many when he finished the undefeated competitor five years his junior via highlight reel-knockout in the opening frame. The win was the first for the Xtreme Couture-fighter inside the Bellator cage, who signed with the promotion in 2018 following seven outings in the UFC. With an impressive finishing mark of 10 stoppages in his 13 hapa e le professional, Johnson will be looking to deliver another impressive outing when he returns to action next month.

**Ntjhafatswa *Bellator 243: Chandler vs..* *Henderson 2* Main Card:**
**Paramount Network and DAZN**
10 p.m. ET/9 p.m. CT

*Lightweight Main Event:* **Michael Chandler** (20-5) vs.. **Benson Henderson** (28-8)
*Heavyweight Co-Main Event:* **Matt Mitrione** (13-7, 1 NC) vs.. **Timothy Johnson** (13-6)

*Card subject to change.

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

February 21, 2019 FNU47 Leave a ho hlahisa maikutlo

**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**

**HAPE: 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, A kula. ka moqebelo, Ka 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 **Patricio “Pitbull”** (28-4) e kholo ea ho ketsahalo ea *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), better known to fans as “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.

Holim'a moo, 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. Qetellong, 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.. Hrithik* takes place between Wednesday, Feb. 20 ka 10 a.m. CT and Thursday, Feb. 21 ka 10 p.m. CT, with tickets going on-sale to the general public on Friday, Feb. 22 ka 12 p.m. CT. Tickets for the event will be available at the Allstate Arena box office, moho le Ticketmaster.com and Bellator.com.

*Bellator 221: Chandler vs.. Hrithik* will be broadcast live on DAZN ka 10 p.m. Et / 7 p.m. PT, ha bohato selelekela tla phallela ho eona ka Bellator.com le lefatšeng ka bophara ka Bellator Mobile App. linako tse eketsehileng li tla phatlalatsoa ka libeke tse latela'ng.

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, ho akarelletsa le **Brent Primus**, **Benson Henderson**, **Patricky Hrithik** (x2), **Yamauchi fihlela** 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 lireng, verbally sparring with his foe following wins over Patricio’s brother Patricky and on social media. Hona joale, the time for talk is over and both will enter the Bellator cage to finally settle the score.

Hailing from Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil, two-time featherweight champ Patricio “Pitbull” will enter the Bellator cage for a promotional record 21th time. With impressive wins to his name over **Daniele Straus** (x3), **Daniele Weichel** (x2) le **Pat Curran**, he most recently defeated **Emmanuel Sanchez** ka ntsoe-leng qeto ea ka *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. Having earned a finish in 20 ea hae 28 hapa e le professional, 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, Brazil, 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**, **Zhenya Koreshkov** (x2), **Pauluse 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 litlholisano, 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, le 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, Dorella., A.J. McKee puts his undefeated record on the line against the former champ on May 11. Currently training alongside the likes of **Arone Pico**,**“Baby Slice”** le **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. Ka feela 23 le lilemo li, “Mercenary” has set the Bellator record for consecutive wins at 13, having defeated **Daniel Crawford**, **Brian Moore**, **John “Macapa**, Justin Lawrence and **Dominic Mazzotta** hammoho ka tsela eo. 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, Kula., “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* a 2010, owns additional wins over **Patricio “Pitbull**,**” Joe Warren**, **Roger Huerta** le **Daniele Straus**. E boetse e, 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 ka *Bellator 214* ka January. 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. Hona joale, 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.

**Ntjhafatswa *Bellator 221: Chandler vs.. Hrithik* Card:**

*Lightweight World Title Bout:* **Michael Chandler** (19-4) vs.. **Patricio “Pitbull”** (28-4)

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

*Featherweight Main Card Bout:* **A.J. McKee** (13-0) vs.. **Pat Curran** (23-7)

*Heavyweight Main Card Bout:* **Jake Hager** (1-0) vs.. TBA

*Card subject to change

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BELLATOR 197: CHANDLER vs. GIRTZ RESULTS & PHOTOS

April 14, 2018 FNU47 Leave a ho hlahisa maikutlo

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FULL EVENT PHOTOS

Michael Chandler (18-4) hlōla Brandon Girtz (15-8) via technical submission (head & arm choke) ka 4:00 ea ho pota-pota e mong

A.J. McKee (11-0) hlōla Justin Lawrence (11-5) ka tsela ntsoe-leng qeto (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Logan Storley (8-0) hlōla Joaquin Buckley (8-2) ka tsela ntsoe-leng qeto (30-27, 30-26, 30-26)

Baby Slice (2-1) hlōla Devon Brock (1-1) ka tsela ho ikokobelletsa (ka morao-hlobotse a bipetsa) ka :34 ea ho pota-pota e mong

Juliana Velasquez (7-0) hlōla Rebecca Ruth (6-3) ka TKO (body kick) ka :19 ea ho pota-pota tse tharo

Derek Anderson (15-3) hlōla Zak Bucia (18-10) ka tsela ntsoe-leng qeto (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Dominic Mazzotta (14-2) hlōla Josh Sampo (11-6) ka tsela ntsoe-leng qeto (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Eric Ellington (5-0) hlōla Jordan Howard (10-5) ka e petsoha ka qeto ea (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Adama Cella (9-8) hlōla DeWayne Diggs (2-2) ka TKO (punches) ka 4:27 ea ho pota-pota e mong

Cort Wahle (3-3) hlōla Joe Roye (1-5) ka tsela ho ikokobelletsa (guillotine) ka :21 ea ho pota-pota e mong

Jordane Dowdy (5-4) hlōla Jeff Crotty (1-1) ka tsela ho ikokobelletsa (ka morao-hlobotse a bipetsa) ka :29 ea ho pota-pota e mong

A.J. Siscoe (3-2) hlōla Justin Robbins (14-19) ka tsela ho ikokobelletsa (ka morao-hlobotse a bipetsa) ka 4:34 ea ho pota-pota tse peli

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BELLATOR 197: CHANDLER vs. GIRTZ WEIGH-IN RESULTS & PHOTOS

April 13, 2018 FNU47 Leave a ho hlahisa maikutlo

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

WEIGH IN PHOTOS

Bellator 197: Chandler vs.. Girt etsahala hosasane, Labohlano, April 13 at The Family Arena in St. Charles MO. The event will be broadcast live and free on Paramount Network (eo pele e neng Spike) ka 9 p.m. LE/8 p.m. CT, ha bohato selelekela tla phallela ho eona ka Bellator.com le lefatšeng ka bophara ka Bellator Mobile App.

Complete Bellator 197: Chandler vs.. Girt Weigh-in Results:

Lightweight Main Event: Michael Chandler (155.3) vs.. Brandon Girtz (156)

Featherweight Co-Main Event: 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)

Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Jeff Crotty (170.8) vs.. Jordane 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)

Bantamweight Preliminary Bout: Josh Sampo (135.4) vs.. Dominic Mazzotta (135.4)

Bantamweight Preliminary Bout: Eric Ellington (135.4) vs.. Jordan Howard (136)

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

Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Cort Wahle (144.9) vs.. Joe Roye (151)*

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

October 6, 2017 FNU47 Leave a ho hlahisa maikutlo

E boetse e, Appearances by Former Bellator Champ and Monster Energy Athlete Michael Chandler and Heavyweight Fan-Favorite Roy Nelson

Los Angeles - The Monster Energy Bellator MMA Fight Series heads to the legendary Talladega Superspeedway in Talladega, Ala. for its third event on Labohlano, Oct. 13. For the first time, 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 ka sontaha.

Ahead of the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Alabama 500 ka sontaha, Oct. 15, the Monster Energy Bellator MMA Fight Series will feature MMA action ka labohlano 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.

Ekelletsa moo, ka Labohlano, October 13 ho tloha 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,” said Bellator President 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 ka labohlano 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 Sontaha, October 15 ka 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).

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

Lightweight Main Event: Omar Johnson (8-1, Birmingham, Ala.) vs.. Jonathan Pearce (5-3, Johnson City, Tenn.)

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

Middleweight bout: Marcel Stamps (1-0, Birmingham, Ala.) vs.. Derek Wilson (Pro qalo, 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.

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

July 28, 2017 FNU47 Leave a ho hlahisa maikutlo

Special Broadcast on Friday, July 28 ho tloha 9-11:30am 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 June 24, Spike will present a special encore presentation of this memorable event onLabohlano, July 28 ho tloha 9-11:30 p.m. LE/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 le Wanderlei Silva, ha a ntse a Matt Mitrione stood toe-to-toe with the iconic Fedor Emelianenko in a heavyweight showdown for the ages. Holim'a moo, two explosive title fights took place, e le 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, Arone 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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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

June 19, 2017 FNU47 Leave a ho hlahisa maikutlo

HAPE, 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 Labohlano, June 23 ka 4:30 p.m. LE 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.

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

Ka 6 p.m. LE, fans are also invited to be a part of the Bellator NYC le 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 ka moqebelo bosiu. The event is FREE and OPEN to the public.

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

Kaha ikopanya le Bellator MMA pipe pelaez a 2013, Cheick Kongo, a French-born kickboxer, has strung together an impressive run that has seen him emerge victorious in nine of 11 litlholisano, including five consecutive victories. Le 39 career fights under his belt, “The Darkness” has tallied 27 hapa e le professional, ho akarelletsa le 12 by way of knockout. Kongo most recently handed Augusto Sakai the first loss of his professional career at Bellator 179 London.

Mike Goldberg, set to make his Bellator broadcast debut at Bellator NYC le 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, ho akarelletsa le Shaq Vs. A graduate of Miami (Ohio) University, Goldberg now resides in Phoenix, Ariz.

Please visit Bellator.com le BellatorNYC.com for upcoming event information.

Bellator 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: Arone Pico (Qalo) vs.. Zach Freeman (8-2)

Bellator 180: Davis vs.. Bader Card (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 (Qalo) vs.. Alice Yauger (4-5)

Bellator 180: Davis vs.. Bader Selelekela Card (Bellator.com):

Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Ryan ella elle la 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, JUNE 24

June 19, 2017 FNU47 Leave a ho hlahisa maikutlo

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 le Bellator 180: Davis vs.. Bader air live on Saturday, June 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. LE/7p.m. PT, ha a ntse a 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. LE/5 p.m. Goldberg and Smith will alsocall the additional preliminary match-ups on Bellator.com at 6 p.m. LE/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) le Wanderlei Silva (35-12-1, 1 NC), Bellator NYC: Sonnen vs. Silva airs live on pay-per-view beginning at 10 p.m. LE/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 le ho leng thata-ho otla Matt Mitrione, along with two championship bouts, ho akarelletsa le 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. LE/5 p.m. PT. The event is headlined by a light heavyweight title bout between current champ Phil Davis (17-3, 1 NC) le contender holimo Ryan Bader (22-5). Ekelletsa moo, Bellator 180 prelims will air exclusively on Bellator.com and the Bellator Mobile App at 6 p.m. LE/3 p.m. PT.

Please visit Bellator.com le BellatorNYC.com for upcoming event information.

Bellator 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: Arone Pico (Qalo) vs.. Zach Freeman (8-2)

Bellator 180: Davis vs.. Bader Card (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 (Qalo) vs.. Alice Yauger (4-5)

Bellator 180: Davis vs.. Bader Selelekela Card (Bellator.com):

Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Ryan ella elle la 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)

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

June 18, 2017 FNU47 Leave a ho hlahisa maikutlo

MEET MMA LEGENDS TITO ORTIZ AND ROYCE GRACIE ON Labohlano, JUNE 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 le Royce Gracie during an exclusive Fan Fest on Labohlano, June 23 qala ka 8 p.m. LE at the Dave & Buster’s Times Square location.

Dave & Buster ea, 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.

Lebitso la Gracie ke ho tsoana le ho MMA, and that is in large part to Royce Gracie, monna ea neng a e nkoa ba a qapa ya dipapadi ha re ntse re tseba kajeno. The winner of the first several UFC events, 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. Kajeno, 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) leWanderlei Silva (35-12-1, 1 NC), Bellator NYC: Sonnen vs. Silva airs live on pay-per-view beginning at 10 p.m. LE/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 le ho leng thata-ho otla Matt Mitrione, along with two championship bouts, ho akarelletsa le 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).