Cette semaine sur le salon FNU Combat Sports, Tom, Tony et Rich discutent d'une semaine lente pour la boxe et récapitulent deux énormes cartes MMA au Royaume-Uni le week-end dernier. On parle aussi de Michael Bisping qui décide de prendre sa retraite, problèmes de réduction de poids dans l'UFC, et un flic surnommé “Lame” obtenir son 15 secondes de gloire dans une vidéo virale où il boxe un adolescent en uniforme complet et sort en tête. Écoutez tout le spectacle ci-dessous:
RAFAEL CARVALHO DEFENDS MIDDLEWIGHT TITLE AGAINST GEGARD MOUSASI IN NEW HEADLINER, WHILE ‘MVP’ TAKES ON DAVID RICKELS IN CO-MAIN
LOS ANGELES – Due to injury, Mirko Cro Cop can no longer compete in his highly anticipated Bellator debut atBellator 200 contre Roy Nelson. Par conséquent, la Bellator 200 main event now sees reigning middleweight champRafael Carvalho (15-1) defend his title against top contender Gegard Mousasi (43-6-2) dans une affaire de cinq rondes, while the co-main event features undefeated British striker Michael "Venom" la page (12-0), better known as “MVP,” againstDavid Rickels (19-4, 2 Caroline du Nord) à mi-moyens. Bellator 200 a lieu vendredi, Mai 25 à The SSE Arena, Wembley in London and will air on Paramount Network at 9 p.m. HE / 8 h, heure. CT.
The main card also includes former titleholder Phil Davis (18-4) prenant Linton Vassell (18-6) in a light heavyweight matchup and reality star turned MMA fighter Aaron Chalmers (3-0) making his promotional debut against fellow BritAsh Griffiths (4-5). The remainder of the main card will be announced later this week.
Prior to the main card on Paramount Network, Bellator 200 will also feature plenty of exciting preliminary matchups showcasing many of the U.K.’s top young talent. L'invaincu Anastasia Yankova (5-0) returns against the always-tough Jackson Kate (9-3-1), while a trio of former BAMMA champions are in action when former middleweight champion Mike Shipman (11-1) combats Carl Noon (7-2), former BAMMA featherweight kingpin Daniel Crawford (10-1) défis Pedro Carvalho (6-3) and former BAMMA lightweight titlist Ryan Scope (11-1) visages Martyn Harris(4-4). Fans will see Bellator veteran Anatoli Tokov (25-3) clash with Vladimir Filipovic (10-2), SBG Ireland-productCharlie Ward (4-3) dans la lutte contre Louis King (1-1) and Mousasi-trained prospect Costello Steenis (9-1) réunion Kevin Fryer (6-2).
Tickets for the event are on sale now at The SSE Arena, Wembley box office (0844 815 0815), Ticketmaster.com,ssearena.co.uk et axs.com. Bellator 200 will be broadcast on Paramount Network at 9 p.m. HE / 8 h, heure. CT, while preliminary action will stream on Bellator.com and globally on the Bellator Mobile App beginning at 12:30 p.m. ET/9:30 a.m. PT.
*Carte sous réserve de modification.
WILL TAKE ON ASH GRIFFITHS IN MAIN CARD BOUT ON MAI 25 AT THE SSE ARENA, WEMBLEY
LOS ANGELES – Bellator is proud to announce that reality star turned MMA fighter Aaron Chalmers (3-0) will make his promotional debut on the main card of historic Bellator 200 contre Ash Griffiths (4-5) à The SSE Arena, Wembley in London on Vendredi, Mai 25.
Fighting out of Newcastle, Angleterre, Chalmers steps inside the Bellator cage following three first-round stoppage victories under the direction of BAMMA. Chalmers is a well-known cast member of MTV’s British reality television series “Geordie Shore,” having appeared for 10 seasons beginning in 2014, as well as MTV’s “Ex on the Beach.” He would go on to make his MMA debut in 2017, winning his first bout via submission in the first round. “The Joker” has since defeated two other opponents in under a minute and now looks to take the next step in his professional career.
Griffiths turned pro in 2013, fighting regionally in England, prior to making his debut with Bellator last year during the main card of Bellator 191 à Newcastle. Hailing from Willington, Angleterre, the nine-fight veteran provides a tough test for the newcomer. Fans can expect fireworks, when these two compete for bragging rights in front of their U.K. foule.
The catchweight contest joins a stacked card that already includes a Bellator middleweight title matchup pitting current champ Rafael Carvalho (15-1) contre Gegard Mousasi (43-6-2), a rematch betweenheavyweight fan-favorites Mirko Cro Cop (36-11-2, 1 Caroline du Nord) et Roy Nelson (23-15), while former titleholder Phil Davis (18-4) prend Linton Vassell (18-6) in a light heavyweight matchup and undefeated British striker Michael "Venom" la page (12-0) répond David "The Caveman" Rickels (19-4, 2 Caroline du Nord) à mi-moyens.
Tickets for the event are on sale now at The SSE Arena, Billetterie de Wembley (0844 815 0815), Ticketmaster.com, ssearena.co.uk et axs.com. Bellator 200 will be broadcast on Paramount Network at 9 p.m. ET/8 p.m. CT, tandis que l'action préliminaire sur Bellator.com flux et dans le monde sur l'App mobile Bellator. The main card is now complete, additional preliminary contests will be announced in coming weeks.
Achevée Bellator 200 Carte principale:
Middleweight Titre Bout du monde: Rafael Carvalho (15-1) vs. Gegard Mousasi (43-6-2)
Poids lourds Carte principale Bout: Mirko Cro Cop (36-11-2, 1 Caroline du Nord) vs. Roy Nelson (23-15)
Light Heavyweight carte principale Bout: Phil Davis (18-4) vs. Linton Vassell (18-6)
Welters carte principale Bout: Michael Page (12-0) vs. David Rickels (19-4, 2 Caroline du Nord)
163-Bout de carte principale Pound Catchweight: Aaron Chalmers (3-0) vs. Ash Griffiths (4-5)
*Carte sous réserve de modification
Please visit Bellator.com for additional information.
BILLETS EN VENTE MAINTENANT
LOS ANGELES – An exciting battle between heavyweight fan-favorites Mirko Cro Cop (36-11-2, 1 Caroline du Nord) et Roy Nelson (23-15) has been added to historic Bellator 200 à The SSE Arena, Wembley in London on Vendredi, Mai 25.
The two renowned fighters join a stacked card that already includes a Bellator middleweight title matchup pitting current champ Rafael Carvalho (15-1) contre Gegard Mousasi(43-6-2), while former titleholder Phil Davis (18-4) prend Linton Vassell (18-6) in a light heavyweight matchup and undefeated British striker Michael "Venom" la page (12-0) répond David "The Caveman" Rickels (19-4, 2 Caroline du Nord) à mi-moyens.
Tickets for the event are on sale now at The SSE Arena, Billetterie de Wembley (0844 815 0815), Ticketmaster.com, ssearena.co.uk et axs.com. Bellator 200 will be broadcast on Paramount Network at 9 p.m. ET/8 p.m. CT, tandis que l'action préliminaire sur Bellator.com flux et dans le monde sur l'App mobile Bellator. Additional contests will be announced in coming weeks.
The man synonymous with head kick knockouts, Mirko Cro Cop makes his way to Bellator in the midst of an eight-fight win streak that includes TKO victories over "King Mo" Lawal, Gabriel Gonzaga and Satoshi Ishii. The proud Croatian famously won the PRIDE 2006 Openweight Grand Prix championship, as well as the RIZIN World Grand Prix 2016 title and K-1 World Grand Prix 2012 Final in kickboxing. One of the most feared strikers in MMA history, Cro Cop owns additional career wins over Wanderlei Silva, Josh Barnett (x3), Pat Barry, Mark Coleman and Kevin Randleman.
Combats de Las Vegas, Roy Nelson made his Bellator debut at Bellator 183 in September with a hard-fought victory over Javy Ayala après huit ans, 19-fight run with UFC that saw him earn wins over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, « Bigfoot » Silva, Cheick Kongo and Mirko Cro Cop. "Big Country" a également vaincu de manière mémorable le regretté Kimbo Sliceet plus tard a remporté la saison 10 de The Ultimate Fighter. Having recently fought Matt Mitrione in the Bellator Heavyweight World Grand Prix, Nelson is looking for a big win over one of the sport’s true legends.
Mise à jour Bellator 200 Carte de combat:
Middleweight Titre Bout du monde: Rafael Carvalho (15-1) vs. Gegard Mousasi (43-6-2)
Poids lourds Carte principale Bout: Mirko Cro Cop (36-11-2, 1 Caroline du Nord) vs. Roy Nelson (23-15)
Light Heavyweight carte principale Bout: Phil Davis (18-4) vs. Linton Vassell (18-6)
Welters carte principale Bout: Michael Page (12-0) vs. David Rickels (19-4, 2 Caroline du Nord)
*Carte sous réserve de modification
Please visit Bellator.com for additional information.
LONDRES ACCUEILLERA L'HISTORIQUE Bellator 200 SUR MAI 25
BILLETS EN VENTE CE VENDREDI
LOS ANGELES - Bellator est heureux d'annoncer son retour prévu à Londres pour Bellator 200 sur Vendredi, Mai 25. L'événement marquant émanera de la SSE Arena, Wembley et sera diffusé sur Paramount Network.
Les deux premiers combats, de ce qui promet d'être l'un des événements les plus passionnants de l'histoire de l'entreprise, comprend un champion des poids moyens Rafael Carvalho (15-1) défendre sa couronne contre Gegard Mousasi (43-6-2) et le retour du propre de Londres Michael "Venom" la page (12-0), qui prend David "The Caveman" Rickels (19-4, 2 Caroline du Nord). D'autres combats de cartes principales seront annoncés sous peu.
Les billets pour l'événement seront disponibles au grand public sur Vendredi, Mars 2 à The SSE Arena, Billetterie de Wembley (0844 815 0815), Ticketmaster.com, ssearena.co.uk et axs.com. Une pré-vente spéciale SSE aura lieu Mercredi, Février 28, tandis que toutes les autres préventes, y compris la Nation Bellator, va commencer Jeudi, Mars 1.
«Bellator continue de mettre fortement l'accent sur son expansion sur les marchés du monde entier et sur la création d'une forte présence au Royaume-Uni.. est une partie très importante de cela,» Bellator Président Scott Coker a déclaré. «Nos fans vont être enthousiasmés par la carte que nous avons créée pour cet événement monumental, comme Bellator 200 sera l’une de nos meilleures à ce jour. »
Voler tranquillement sous le radar en tant que champion actuel du Bellator en titre, Rafael Carvalho reçoit son défi le plus difficile à ce jour lorsqu'il rencontre Mousasi à Londres. Un produit de Rio de Janeiro, Brésil, Carvalho a rejoint la liste des Bellator en 2014, attirer l'attention des fans qui se sont mis à l'écoute Bellator 125 en terminant catégoriquement Brian Rogers au premier tour. La course ne s’est pas arrêtée là, alors que le joueur de 31 ans est vaincu Joe Schilling, Alessio Sakara, Melvin Manhoef (2x) et Brandon Halsey, égaler le record de la plupart des défenses de titre dans l'histoire de la division dans le processus.
Gegard Mousasi impressionné lors de ses débuts promotionnels sur l'ancien champion des poids moyens du Bellator Alexander Shlemenko, une victoire qui a poussé sa séquence sans défaite actuelle à six combats. «Le capteur de rêves,»Qui s'entraîne actuellement depuis les Pays-Bas, détient l'un des CV les plus impressionnants de tout le sport, à un moment donné le titre des poids lourds légers STRIKEFORCE, ainsi que les titres DREAM des poids lourds légers et moyens. Avec des victoires contre certains des meilleurs du sport, dont Chris Weidman, Vitor Belfort, Uriah salle, dan Henderson, «Jacare» Souza, Mark Hunt et Ovince Saint-Preux, la ceinture noire de judo jettera désormais son dévolu sur l'or du Bellator lorsqu'il entrera dans la cage en mai 25.
Il y a peu de combattants qui, en si peu de temps, ont fourni le type de divertissement sur bobine que Michael Page a. Maintenant, «MVP» revient dans la cage du Bellator pour la première fois depuis 2016, une année qui a vu Page devenir virale pour son genou volant parfaitement chronométré contre le vétéran de 40 combats «Cyborg» Santos et la célébration bien orchestrée qui comprenait le tirage au sort d'un Pokéball. 2017 a vu Page entrer avec succès dans le domaine de la boxe, où il a remporté ses débuts via TKO. À Bellator 200, le natif de Londres fera sa neuvième apparition pour Bellator, être invaincu et terminer son adversaire dans le cadre d'ouverture à cinq reprises.
David Rickels a concouru sous la bannière Bellator plus de fois que quiconque dans l'histoire de la promotion avec 19 et prolongera le record quand il reviendra à 170 livres pour la première fois depuis le tournoi Bellator des poids welter de la saison six en 2012. La fierté combative de Derby, Le Kansas vient de remporter une victoire par décision unanime contre Adam Piccolot ce passé Décembre, améliorant sa séquence de victoires actuelle à deux. Jamais du genre à craindre une ferraille, cette confrontation devrait produire des feux d’artifice lorsque le style de «The Caveman’s» se heurte au fanfaron peu orthodoxe de «MVP».
Mise à jour Bellator 200 Carte de combat:
Middleweight Titre Bout du monde: Rafael Carvalho (15-1) vs. Gegard Mousasi (43-6-2)
Welters carte principale Bout: Michael Page (12-0) vs. David Rickels (19-4, 2 Caroline du Nord)
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EVENT TAKES PLACE DEMAIN AT THE SSE ARENA, WEMBLEY IN LONDON — AIRS AT 9 PM ET/8 PM CT ON SPIKE
Officiel Bellator 179: Daley vs. MacDonaldMain Card Weights:
Welterweight Main Event: Rory MacDonald (170.1) vs. Paul Daley (170.8)
Light Heavyweight Co-Main Event: Linton Vassell (205) vs. Liam McGeary (205.5)
Feature Poids lourds Bout: Augusto Sakai (263.75) vs. Cheick Kongo (244)
Catchweight Feature Bout: D.J. Griffon (164) vs. Kevin “Baby Slice” Ferguson Jr. (165)
Bout de fonctionnalités poids welter: Dan Vinni (169.4) vs. Alex Lohore (170)
Bellator.com-Streamed Carte préliminaire:
Bout léger préliminaire: Jay Dods (154.75) vs. Alfie Davis (155)
Poids lourd préliminaire Bout: Dan Konecke (227.5) vs. Stav Economou (260.75)
Masselotte préliminaire Bout: Jamie Powell (125.2) vs. Amir Albazi (125.5)
Welters préliminaire Bout: Umer Kayani (168.75) vs. Nathan Jones (169)
Bout moyen préliminaire: Fabian Edwards (184.5) vs. Rafal Cejrowski (185)
Catchweight Preliminary Bout: Jeremy Petley (148.75) vs. Chase Morton (149.75)
Bout moyen préliminaire: Marcin Prostko (185.25) vs. Mike Shipman (185.75)
Bout préliminaire des poids coq:Salih Kulucan (135.5) vs. Diego Barbosa (136)
Bellator 179 PRELIMINARY MATCHUPS SET
LOS ANGELES — A newly announced heavyweight bout featuring Cheick Kongo (26-10-2) contre Augusto Sakai (9-0-1) has been added to the already-electric Bellator 179: Daley vs. MacDonald événement, which emanates from The SSE Arena, Wembley on May 19.
Kongo, the French-born heavyweight, is currently riding a four-fight win streak that includes wins over Oli Thompson and Alexander Volkov, while the 25-year-old Sakai looks to stay unbeaten and make a name for himself in the division.
En outre, preliminary matchups featuring some of the U.K.’s best up-and-coming talent have been finalized for the event.
Bellator 179: Daley vs. MacDonald sera diffusé sur SPIKE à 9 p.m. ET/8 p.m. CT. Tickets for the event are on sale now at The SSE Arena, Billetterie de Wembley (0844 815 0815), ssearena.co.uk et axs.com.
Mise à jour Bellator 179: Daley vs. MacDonald Carte principale:
Welterweight Main Event: Paul Daley (39-14-2) vs. Rory MacDonald (18-4)
Bout de fonctionnalités poids welter: Michael Page (12-0) vs. Derek Anderson (14-3)
Bout de fonction poids lourd léger: Liam McGeary (12-1) vs. Linton Vassell (17-5)
Feature Poids lourds Bout: Cheick Kongo (26-10-2) vs. Augusto Sakai (9-0-1)
Carte préliminaire:
Bout léger préliminaire: Jay Dods (6-0) vs. Alfie Davis (6-1)
Poids lourd préliminaire Bout: Rob Beech (4-1) vs. Stav Economou (17-5)
Masselotte préliminaire Bout: Jamie Powell (6-1) vs. Amir Albazi (8-0)
Welters préliminaire Bout: Umer Kayani (4-3) vs. Nathan Jones (10-5)
Welters préliminaire Bout: Dan Vinni (14-14) vs. Alex Lohore (10-1)
Bout moyen préliminaire: Liam Etebar (6-1) vs. Rafal Cejra Cejrowski (2-0)
Catchweight Preliminary Bout (150 lbs.): Jeremy Petley (10-8) vs. Chase Morton (6-3)
Bout moyen préliminaire: Marcin Prostko (4-5) vs. Mike Shipman (9-1)
Bout préliminaire des poids coq: Salih Kulucan (4-5) vs. Diego Barbosa (3-0)
Bellator 179: DALEY VS. MacDONALD EMANATES FROM THE SSE ARENA, WEMBLEY ON MAI 19 – TICKETS ON SALE MARS 3
LONDRES — (Février. 9, 2017) - Paul "Semtex" Daley (39-14-2) is getting what he asked for. Sur mai 19, the explosive fighter from Nottingham, England will meet Rory MacDonald(18-4) dans l'événement principal de Bellator 179: Daley vs. MacDonald à The SSE Arena, Wembley.
Rising undefeated British sensation, Michael “Venom” Paget (12-0), better known to Bellator fans as “MVP,” is also expected to make his in-cage return in front of a hometown crowd.
Bellator 179: Daley vs. MacDonald sera diffusé sur SPIKE à 9 p.m. ET/8 p.m. CT. Tickets for the event will be available Vendredi, Mars 3 à The SSE Arena, Billetterie de Wembley (0844 815 0815), ssearena.co.uk et axs.com. Une pré-vente spéciale SSE aura lieu Mercredi, Mars 1 au jeudi, Mars 2. A pre-sale for The SSE Arena, Wembley will be available Jeudi, Mars 2.
Immediately following his flying-knee knockout of Brennan Ward à Bellator 170: Ortiz contre. Sonnen, Daley took the microphone during his post-fight interview and made the most of his time, emphatically calling for his Mai 19 opponent by name. Maintenant, a little more than 100 miles from his home, “Semtex” will attempt to spoil the Bellator MMA debut of MacDonald. A 55-fight veteran of the sport, with six appearances under the direction of the Scott Coker-led promotion, the British heavy hitter has recorded victories in 10 de son dernier 12 bouts with 31 de son 39 victories coming via finish.
After signing MacDonald to an exclusive, pluriannuel, multi-fight contract in 2016, the must-see talent returned to the gym where he carefully honed his craft and readied himself for an eagerly-anticipated return to MMA. L'ancien Non. 1 contender to the UFC welterweight crown now sets his sights on the always-exciting Daley, looking to add to a list of strong career wins, which includes current UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley, B.J. Penn, Demian Maia and Nate Diaz. “The Red King” is clearly the most popular active Canadian mixed martial artist since Georges St-Pierre, whom MacDonald has trained under for years at the world-renowned TriStar Gym in Montreal. A seulement 27 ans, MacDonald joins Bellator’s welterweight fray poised to immediately make an impact in the division, as he looks to defeat Daley and shock the London crowd.
Mise à jour Bellator 179: Daley vs. MacDonald Carte principale:
Welterweight Main Event: Paul Daley (39-14-2) vs. Rory MacDonald (18-4)
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SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIE (Novembre 15, 2016) – Before the cage door closes ce samedi au Centre de SAP à San Jose, the main and co-main event fighters from "Bellator 165: Chandler vs. Henderson "participated in a media conference call. If you weren’t on the line, you can listen to it ici, or read a couple of the quotes below.
"Bellator 165: Chandler vs. Henderson " features current champion Michael Chandler (15-3) contre Benson Henderson (24-6) dans le rôle de tête d'affiche, while co-main event action will have undefeated British phenom Michael "Venom" la page (11-0) and California’s own Fernando Gonzalez (25-13) duke it out in a welterweight thriller. Bay Area’s own Keri Melendez makes her professional MMA debut, as does Kevin Ferguson Jr. better known as Kimbo Slice Jr.
The event airs LIVE and FREE at 9 p.m. ET/8 p.m. CT on Spike and completes three consecutive weeks of championship fights on the Viacom-owned network. Tickets for the event remain on sale and can be purchased at Bellator.com, as well as SAP Center Box Office and Ticketmaster.
Q: For Benson…Is there any extra motivation to prove yourself in this fight after the way the last fight ended?
Benson Henderson: I would say that there’s not a whole lot of extra motivation this fight. I’m a pretty highly self-motivated individual. I want to win all of my fights. I don’t need any extra incentives. I want to have my hand raised in every single fight.
Q: This is your second title fight in Bellator. Is there anything you learned from the first go-around that you’re bringing into this fight?
Benson Henderson: I don’t know if there’s anything that I learned from the last title fight, just being more comfortable inside the Bellator cage and getting used to the walkout and finding my rhythm.
Q: You’re fighting for the title now. Do you think of yourself as a lightweight? Is this where you intend to stay or is another trip to welterweight a possibility in the future?
Benson Henderson: I wouldn’t say that I think of myself as a lightweight necessarily. Pour moi, ce est 155 lbs. ou 170 lbs., just wherever the more interesting and fun matchups are. Mais, first things first, Je dois prendre soin des affaires Samedi nuit.
Q: You mentioned fun and interesting fights. Is the title something you think about as well? The story line of the week is a two-division champion in the other promotion. Is that a dream that you have for yourself in your career or do you just want to stay and be the most dominate lightweight champion that you can be?
Benson Henderson: I’m going to go get this belt at 155 lbs., but after that I wouldn’t say that belts offer a whole lot of extra incentive. Obviously belts are great and the meaning behind the belt is that you are the best in the planet and that means a lot to say that you are the best at that weight class, but I don’t fight necessarily just for the belt. You do want the belt, but right now all I’m concentrating on is four days from now and a man named Michael Chandler.
Q: For Michael…Have you ever thought about trying for another belt? I know it’s early in your title reign, but has that ever crossed your mind? Et, if you did go for another belt, would it be for welterweight or featherweight?
Michael Chandler: I haven’t put a lot of thought into it. Pour moi, I’m just looking for the biggest fight I can get. I know there’s no way I could make 145 lbs., since I walk around at about 190 lbs., between fights. Si, I’m not interested in losing the muscle mass that I’ve worked so hard to build. Si quoi que ce soit, I would jump up to 170 lbs., but right now I’m focused on my fight ce samedi night and I’m excited to get out there and perform.
Q: Why is Henderson an important opponent for your career?
Michael Chandler: Every opponent is important. Every single time we fight, we’re putting ourselves, our livelihood, our records, and our reputation on the line. It just so happens for me, I get an opportunity to fight a guy who’s been a champion and has done some great things in the sport. But luckily, it’s the right time for me and the wrong time for him. I’m extremely excited to go out there and make a statement with this fight Samedi nuit. He’s definitely a great, willing opponent, but I’m excited to go out there and get the finish.
Q: For MVP…Obviously, it’s been a fantastic year for you in Bellator, especially your performance in London. Have you got your finger on the pulse of pop culture right now and is there something out there that you’re drawing inspiration from that you’re looking to utilize in some entertainment factor on fight night?
MVP: Ouais, I’m always socially aware, but I have to get the job done first and that’s the most important thing.
Q: At the moment, fighting at multiple weight classes and fighting in multiple divisions seems to be the rage right now and I know in the past you’ve mentioned the possibility of dropping down to 155 lbs., is that something that you’re still interested in?
MVP: At the moment, ne pas. Maintenant, I’m just focused on fighting in the welterweight division.
Q: If you can record a win over Fernando Gonzalez, how many more fights and how many more wins do you think before you are in that title picture and fighting for a title shot?
MVP: That’s not really my main concern. I just go out there and entertain and I’ll keep doing that until I end up in the position I’m supposed to be in.
Q: For Michael Chandler…With you watching Benson from a far for a long time, what did you think of him as his career progressed?
Michael Chandler: Benson’s had a phenomenal career. A l'époque, he was the UFC champion and I was the Bellator champion. He was ranked number one and I was ranked number three in the world and it was always that “what if” matchup. What if these two guys could fight…and now we finally get to see. He’s continued to impress. He’s continued to win. Great careers and great legacies can’t be had without great opponents. I look at Benson Henderson as exactly that, but I’ll be damned if I’m going to step into that cage Samedi night and lose this belt. I’ve trained my tail off, I’ve gone through some of the toughest hardships that anyone can go through in this sport…losing three fights in a row, coming back, and believing that no matter what, my next big breakthrough is right around the corner. I never once thought about quitting, where I think a lot of people in that situation would. Where I’ve been and where I am now, I’m confident and I’m excited to just go out there and put it all on the line against one of the best in the world and one of the biggest names in the sport. This is a great opportunity on Spike TV, en direct et gratuitement.
Q: For Fernando…question regarding the video packages that Michael Page has produced and released this year, most recently during Halloween. Did you watch them and what was your reaction to the video packages?
Fernando Gonzalez: I watched both of the videos and thought it was kind of funny, especially the last one. Bad choice of food products I guess. He’s basically eating balls and drinking milk, while cupping and savoring the taste. Si, I don’t know if I should take that as a call out, but I think the victory alone will be enough for me.
Q: With Michael (Page) on the line right now, does Fernando have any sort of message for him leading up to the fight?
Fernando Gonzalez: It’s the same message that I gave before. Just show up. I respect the fighter, but after this he’ll congratulate me and thank me for making him a better fighter. Il est difficile, but he hasn’t been tested and I’m going to give him his first loss.
Q: Michael do you have a response to that?
MVP: I’m allergic to bullshit, so there’s no point in responding.
Q: For Benson Henderson…In the title eliminator fight in Anaheim, you had a calm and deliberate demeanor throughout that fight and before we could really see you explode, Pitbull was taken away with an injury. Are you going to look to set a faster pace with Chandler, or are we going to see a more measured response?
Benson Henderson: On verra comment ça se passe. It’s hard to dictate and say exactly what I’m going to do. If I was an NFL coach, I would not be one of those coaches that has the first 15 plays of the game scripted out and no matter what happens, we’re sticking to these 15 plays. Pour moi, I have to feel it out and go with the flow. Mais, for me I don’t think this is going to be a slow pace fight. I’m expecting this to be one of the most high paced, action-packed fights you’ve seen in the Bellator cage.
Complete "Bellator 165: Chandler vs. Henderson” Main Card:
Léger Monde Titre Main Event: Michael Chandler (15-3) vs. Benson Henderson (24-6)
Welters Co-Main Event: Michael Page (11-0) vs. Fernando Gonzalez (25-13)
Bout de fonction poids lourd léger: Linton Vassell (16-5) vs. Francis Carmont (25-11)
Bout de fonctionnalités léger: Adam Piccolot (8-0) vs. Brandon Girtz (14-4)
Bout de fonctionnalités poids mouche: Keri-Anne Taylor-Melendez (Début) vs. Sheila Padilla (2-0)
Complete Preliminary Card:
Welters préliminaire Bout: Kevin Ferguson Jr. (Début) vs. Aaron Hamilton (0-2)
Bout léger préliminaire: Banques Carrington (5-0) vs. Jake Roberts (7-0)
Bout moyen préliminaire: Diego Herzog (3-2) vs. Nick Pica (5-0)
Bout préliminaire des poids coq: Jérémie Monaghan (9-5) vs. Vince Murdock (8-2)
Welters préliminaire Bout: James Terry (17-9) vs. Justin Baesman (19-10-1)
Bout préliminaire des poids coq: Alvin Cacdac (16-12) vs. Steve Ramirez (5-1)
Bout léger préliminaire: J.J. Okanovich (2-1) vs. Luis Vargas (Début)
Poids plume préliminaire Bout: Victor Jones (0-2) vs. Beau Hamilton (1-7)
Bout léger préliminaire: Hugo Lujan (0-1) vs. Cesar Gonzalez (Début)
Welterweight “VOW” Preliminary Bout: Dominic Sumner (Début) vs. Justin Roswell (1-0)
Welters préliminaire Bout: Danasabe Mohammed (5-0) vs. Dwight Grant (6-1)
Masselotte préliminaire Bout: Sarah D’Alelio (10-6) vs. Jaimelene Nievera (4-1)
SANTA MONICA, Californie. (Novembre. 7, 2016) – One week ahead of "Bellator 165: Chandler vs. Henderson " chez SAP Center à San Jose, Calif., Bellator MMA is pleased to announce the highly anticipated professional mixed martial arts debut of Kevin “Baby Slice” Ferguson Jr. will come against Aaron Hamilton in a welterweight bout during the preliminary portion of the card on Nov. 19.
The contest anchors an electric preliminary card and joins a Spike-televised main card that features a lightweight world title main event pitting current champion Michael Chandler (15-3) contre Benson Henderson (24-6). Dans le cas de co-principal de la soirée, undefeated British phenom Michael "Venom" la page (11-0) and California’s own Fernando Gonzalez (25-13) duke it out in a welterweight thriller and Adam Piccolot (8-0) prend Brandon Girtz(14-4) in a lightweight clash. Enfin, a light heavyweight showdown pitting Linton “The Swarm” Vassell (16-5) contre Francis Carmont (14-4) and female flyweight action pitting Keri Melendez (Début) contre Sheila Padilla (2-0) are also set for the main card.
"Bellator 165: Chandler vs. Henderson " airs LIVE and FREE at 9 p.m. ET/8 p.m. CT on Spike and completes three consecutive weeks of championship fights on the Viacom-owned network. Tickets for the event remain on sale and can be purchased at Bellator.com, as well as SAP Center Box Office and Ticketmaster.
After originally being slated to make his professional debut at both “Bellator 160” et "Bellator 162,“ “Baby Slice” will now look to showcase his fine-tuned mixed martial arts repertoire on Novembre. 19. The son of the late, great “Kimbo Slice,” made a splash in the world of MMA during an amateur contest in Chicopee, Massachusetts, where he delivered a brutal knockout punch just 1:23 dans le premier tour. In what is unquestionably one of the most talked-about debuts in promotion history, Slice hopes to parlay his amateur success with a memorable performance on the professional circuit and carry on the legacy that his father let behind. Venant de Miami, Floride, the Team Body Shop product now has his eyes set on joining teammate A.J. McKee as one of Bellator MMA’s top young prospects.
Hamilton will once again compete in his home state of California, after previous bouts against the likes of Max Griffin. “The Snake” will be making both his Bellator MMA debut and welterweight debut, as the 185-pound slugger attempts to trim down for what is surely the biggest fight of his career. Hamilton last competed in March and hopes to spoil the long-awaited debut of Slice.
Complete "Bellator 165: Chandler vs. Henderson” Main Card:
Léger Monde Titre Main Event: Michael Chandler (15-3) vs. Benson Henderson (24-6)
Welters Co-Main Event: Michael Page (11-0) vs. Fernando Gonzalez (25-13)
Bout de fonction poids lourd léger: Linton Vassell (16-5) vs. Francis Carmont (25-11)
Bout de fonctionnalités léger: Adam Piccolot (8-0) vs. Brandon Girtz (14-4)
Bout de fonctionnalités poids mouche: Keri-Anne Taylor-Melendez (Début) vs. Sheila Padilla (2-0)
Complete Preliminary Card:
Welters préliminaire Bout: Kevin Ferguson Jr. (Début) vs. Aaron Hamilton (0-2)
Bout léger préliminaire: Banques Carrington (5-0) vs. Jake Roberts (7-0)
Bout moyen préliminaire: Diego Herzog (3-2) vs. Nick Pica (5-0)
Bout préliminaire des poids coq: Jérémie Monaghan (9-5) vs. Vince Murdock (8-2)
Welters préliminaire Bout: James Terry (17-9) vs. Justin Baesman (19-10-1)
Bout préliminaire des poids coq: Alvin Cacdac (16-12) vs. Steve Ramirez (5-1)
Bout léger préliminaire: J.J. Okanovich (2-1) vs. Luis Vargas (Début)
Poids plume préliminaire Bout: Victor Jones (0-2) vs. Beau Hamilton (1-7)
Bout léger préliminaire: Hugo Lujan (0-1) vs. Cesar Gonzalez (Début)
Welterweight “VOW” Preliminary Bout: Dominic Sumer (Début) vs. Justin Roswell (1-0)
Welters préliminaire Bout: Danasabe Mohammed (5-0) vs. Dwight Grant (6-1)
Masselotte préliminaire Bout: Sarah D’Alelio (10-6) vs. Jaimelene Nievera (4-1)