This week on the FNU Combat Sports show, டாம், Tony and Rich discuss a slow week for boxing and recap two huge MMA cards in the United Kingdom last weekend. We also talk about Michael Bisping deciding to retire, weight cutting issues in the UFC, and a cop nicknamed “Blade” getting his 15 seconds of fame in a viral video where he boxes a teen in full uniform and comes out on top. Listen to the whole show below:
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, மிர்கோ க்ரோ காப் can no longer compete in his highly anticipated Bellator debut atவாரியர் 200 எதிரான ராய் நெல்சன். அதன் விளைவாக, பிரயாணப்படும் வாரியர் 200 main event now sees reigning middleweight champரபேல் கார்வால்ஹோவை (15-1) defend his title against top contender Gegard Mousasi (43-6-2) in a five-round affair, while the co-main event features undefeated British striker மைக்கேல் "வெனோம்" பக்கம் (12-0), better known as “MVP,” againstடேவிட் Rickels (19-4, 2 NC) Welterweight மணிக்கு. வாரியர் 200 takes place Friday, மே 25 at The SSE Arena, Wembley in London and will air on Paramount Network at 9 பி.எம். ET / 8 பி.எம். CT.
The main card also includes former titleholder பில் டேவிஸ் (18-4) எடுத்து லின்டன் 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, வாரியர் 200 will also feature plenty of exciting preliminary matchups showcasing many of the U.K.’s top young talent. தோல்வியுறாத Anastasia Yankova (5-0) returns against the always-tough Kate Jackson (9-3-1), while a trio of former BAMMA champions are in action when former middleweight champion Mike Shipman (11-1) சண்டை Carl Noon (7-2), former BAMMA featherweight kingpin Daniel Crawford (10-1) challenges Pedro Carvalho (6-3) and former BAMMA lightweight titlist Ryan Scope (11-1) முகங்கள் Martyn Harris(4-4). Fans will see Bellator veteran Anatoly Tokov (25-3) clash with Vladimir Filipovic (10-2), SBG Ireland-productCharlie Ward (4-3) in action against Louis King (1-1) and Mousasi-trained prospect Costello van Steenis (9-1) கூட்டம் 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 மற்றும் axs.com. வாரியர் 200 will be broadcast on Paramount Network at 9 பி.எம். ET / 8 பி.எம். CT, while preliminary action will stream on Bellator.com and globally on the Bellator Mobile App beginning at 12:30 பி.எம். ET/9:30 ஏ.எம். PT.
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WILL TAKE ON ASH GRIFFITHS IN MAIN CARD BOUT ON MAY 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 வாரியர் 200 எதிரான Ash Griffiths (4-5) at The SSE Arena, Wembley in London on வெள்ளிக்கிழமை, மே 25.
Fighting out of Newcastle, இங்கிலாந்து, 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 வாரியர் 191 ந்யூக்யாஸல் ல் உள்ள. Hailing from Willington, இங்கிலாந்து, 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. crowd.
The catchweight contest joins a stacked card that already includes a Bellator middleweight title matchup pitting current champ ரபேல் கார்வால்ஹோவை (15-1) எதிரான Gegard Mousasi (43-6-2), a rematch betweenheavyweight fan-favorites மிர்கோ க்ரோ காப் (36-11-2, 1 NC) மற்றும் ராய் நெல்சன் (23-15), while former titleholder பில் டேவிஸ் (18-4) அன்று எடுக்கிறது லின்டன் Vassell (18-6) in a light heavyweight matchup and undefeated British striker மைக்கேல் "வெனோம்" பக்கம் (12-0) சந்திக்கிறது டேவிட் "caveman" Rickels (19-4, 2 NC) Welterweight மணிக்கு.
Tickets for the event are on sale now at The SSE Arena, Wembley Box Office (0844 815 0815), Ticketmaster.com, ssearena.co.uk மற்றும் axs.com. வாரியர் 200 will be broadcast on Paramount Network at 9 பி.எம். மற்றும்/8 பி.எம். CT, பூர்வாங்க நடவடிக்கை வாரியர் மொபைல் பயன்பாடு உலக அளவில் Bellator.com மீது ஸ்ட்ரீம் அதே நேரத்தில் மற்றும். The main card is now complete, additional preliminary contests will be announced in coming weeks.
Complete வாரியர் 200 முதன்மை அட்டை:
Middleweight World Title Bout: ரபேல் கார்வால்ஹோவை (15-1) எதிராக. Gegard Mousasi (43-6-2)
Heavyweight Main Card Bout: மிர்கோ க்ரோ காப் (36-11-2, 1 NC) எதிராக. ராய் நெல்சன் (23-15)
Light Heavyweight Main Card Bout: பில் டேவிஸ் (18-4) எதிராக. லின்டன் Vassell (18-6)
Welterweight Main Card Bout: மைக்கேல் பக்கம் (12-0) எதிராக. டேவிட் Rickels (19-4, 2 NC)
163-Pound Catchweight Main Card Bout: Aaron Chalmers (3-0) எதிராக. Ash Griffiths (4-5)
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இப்போது விற்பனையில் டிக்கெட்
LOS ANGELES – An exciting battle between heavyweight fan-favorites மிர்கோ க்ரோ காப் (36-11-2, 1 NC) மற்றும் ராய் நெல்சன் (23-15) has been added to historic வாரியர் 200 at The SSE Arena, Wembley in London on வெள்ளிக்கிழமை, மே 25.
The two renowned fighters join a stacked card that already includes a Bellator middleweight title matchup pitting current champ ரபேல் கார்வால்ஹோவை (15-1) எதிரான Gegard Mousasi(43-6-2), while former titleholder பில் டேவிஸ் (18-4) அன்று எடுக்கிறது லின்டன் Vassell (18-6) in a light heavyweight matchup and undefeated British striker மைக்கேல் "வெனோம்" பக்கம் (12-0) சந்திக்கிறது டேவிட் "caveman" Rickels (19-4, 2 NC) Welterweight மணிக்கு.
Tickets for the event are on sale now at The SSE Arena, Wembley Box Office (0844 815 0815), Ticketmaster.com, ssearena.co.uk மற்றும் axs.com. வாரியர் 200 will be broadcast on Paramount Network at 9 பி.எம். மற்றும்/8 பி.எம். CT, பூர்வாங்க நடவடிக்கை வாரியர் மொபைல் பயன்பாடு உலக அளவில் Bellator.com மீது ஸ்ட்ரீம் அதே நேரத்தில் மற்றும். 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 "கிங் மோ" 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 சில்வா, ஜோஷ் பார்னெட் (x 3), Pat Barry, Mark Coleman and Kevin Randleman.
லாஸ் வேகாஸ் வெளியே சண்டை, Roy Nelson made his Bellator debut at வாரியர் 183 in September with a hard-fought victory over Javy அயலா following an eight-year, 19-fight run with UFC that saw him earn wins over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, "பிக்ஃபூட்" சில்வா, Cheick காங்கோ and Mirko Cro Cop. “Big Country” also memorably defeated the late Kimbo ஸ்லைஸ்and later went on to win season 10 என்ற அல்டிமேட் போர். Having recently fought மாட் Mitrione in the Bellator Heavyweight World Grand Prix, Nelson is looking for a big win over one of the sport’s true legends.
புதுப்பிக்கப்பட்ட வாரியர் 200 Fight Card:
Middleweight World Title Bout: ரபேல் கார்வால்ஹோவை (15-1) எதிராக. Gegard Mousasi (43-6-2)
Heavyweight Main Card Bout: மிர்கோ க்ரோ காப் (36-11-2, 1 NC) எதிராக. ராய் நெல்சன் (23-15)
Light Heavyweight Main Card Bout: பில் டேவிஸ் (18-4) எதிராக. லின்டன் Vassell (18-6)
Welterweight Main Card Bout: மைக்கேல் பக்கம் (12-0) எதிராக. டேவிட் Rickels (19-4, 2 NC)
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LONDON TO HOST HISTORIC வாரியர் 200 மீது MAY 25
விற்பனைக்கு டிக்கெட்டுகளை இந்த வெள்ளிக்கிழமை
LOS ANGELES – Bellator is pleased to announce its anticipated return to London for வாரியர் 200 மீது வெள்ளிக்கிழமை, மே 25. The landmark event will emanate from The SSE Arena, Wembley and will air on Paramount Network.
The first two fights, of what promises to be one of the most exciting event in company history, features middleweight champion ரபேல் கார்வால்ஹோவை (15-1) defending his crown against Gegard Mousasi (43-6-2) and the return of London’s own மைக்கேல் "வெனோம்" பக்கம் (12-0), யார் எடுக்கிறது டேவிட் "caveman" Rickels (19-4, 2 NC). Additional main card bouts will be announced shortly.
Tickets for the event will be available to the general public on வெள்ளிக்கிழமை, மார்ச் 2 at The SSE Arena, Wembley Box Office (0844 815 0815), Ticketmaster.com, ssearena.co.uk மற்றும் axs.com. A special SSE pre-sale will take place புதன், பிப்ரவரி 28, while all other pre-sales, including Bellator Nation, will begin வியாழக்கிழமை, மார்ச் 1.
“Bellator continues to place a huge emphasis on its expansion into markets around the globe and creating a strong presence in the U.K. is a very important part of that,” Bellator President Scott Coker said. “Our fans are going to be excited about the card we put together for this monumental event, as Bellator 200 will be one of our greatest to date.”
Quietly flying under the radar as Bellator’s current longest-reigning champion, Rafael Carvalho receives his toughest challenge to date when he meets Mousasi in London. A product of Rio de Janeiro, பிரேசில், Carvalho joined the Bellator roster in 2014, garnering the attention of fans who tuned into வாரியர் 125 by emphatically finishing Brian Rogers in the first round. The run hasn’t stopped there, as the 31-year-old has gone onto defeat ஜோ சில்லிங், Alessio Sakara, மெல்வின் Manhoef (2x) and Brandon Halsey, tying the record for most title defenses in the division’s history in the process.
Gegard Mousasi impressed in his promotional debut over former Bellator middleweight champion அலெக்சாண்டர் Shlemenko, a win that pushed his current unbeaten streak to six fights. “The Dreamcatcher,” who currently trains out of The Netherlands, holds one of the most impressive resumes in all of the sport, at one time winning the STRIKEFORCE light heavyweight title, as well as the DREAM light heavyweight and middleweight titles. With victories against some of the sport’s best, including Chris Weidman, Vitor பேல்போர்ட், உரியா ஹால், டான் ஹென்டர்சன் |, “Jacare” Souza, Mark Hunt and Ovince Saint-Preux, the Judo black belt will now set his sights on Bellator gold when he enters the cage on May 25.
There are few fighters who in such a short span of time have provided the type of highlight-reel entertainment that Michael Page has. இப்போது, “MVP” returns to the Bellator cage for the first time since 2016, a year that saw Page go viral for his perfectly-timed flying knee finish against 40-fight-veteran “Cyborg” Santos and the well-orchestrated celebration that included the toss of a Pokéball. 2017 saw Page successfully enter the realm of boxing, where he won his debut via TKO. மணிக்கு வாரியர் 200, the London native will make his ninth appearance for Bellator, going unbeaten and finishing his opponent in the opening frame on five occasions.
David Rickels has competed under the Bellator banner more times than anyone in promotional history with 19 and will extend the record when he returns to 170-pounds for the first time since the Bellator Season Six Welterweight Tournament in 2012. The fighting pride of Derby, Kansas is coming off a unanimous decision victory against ஆடம் Piccolot கடந்த டிசம்பர், improving his current winning streak to two. Never one to shy away from a scrap, this matchup should produce fireworks when “The Caveman’s” style clashes with the unorthodox swagger of “MVP.”
புதுப்பிக்கப்பட்ட வாரியர் 200 Fight Card:
Middleweight World Title Bout: ரபேல் கார்வால்ஹோவை (15-1) எதிராக. Gegard Mousasi (43-6-2)
Welterweight Main Card Bout: மைக்கேல் பக்கம் (12-0) எதிராக. டேவிட் Rickels (19-4, 2 NC)
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EVENT TAKES PLACE நாளை AT THE SSE ARENA, WEMBLEY IN LONDON — AIRS AT 9 PM ET/8 PM CT ON SPIKE
அதிகாரப்பூர்வ வாரியர் 179: டாலே எதிராக. MacDonaldMain Card Weights:
வீரர் ராம்சிங் முக்கிய நிகழ்வு: ஆர்ory MacDonald (170.1) எதிராக. பால் டாலே (170.8)
லைட் ஹெவிவெயிட் கூட்டுறவு முக்கிய நிகழ்வு: லின்டன் Vassell (205) எதிராக. லியாம் மெக்கியரி (205.5)
Heavyweight Feature Bout: அகஸ்டோ Sakai (263.75) எதிராக. Cheick காங்கோ (244)
Catchweight Feature Bout: D.J. Griffin (164) எதிராக. கேevin “Baby Slice” Ferguson Jr. (165)
Welterweight Feature Bout: Dan Vinni (169.4) எதிராக. Alex Lohore (170)
Bellator.com-Streamed பூர்வாங்க அட்டை:
Lightweight Preliminary Bout: Jay Dods (154.75) எதிராக. Alfie Davis (155)
Heavyweight Preliminary Bout: Dan Konecke (227.5) எதிராக. Stav Economou (260.75)
Flyweight Preliminary Bout: Jamie Powell (125.2) எதிராக. Amir Albazi (125.5)
Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Umer Kayani (168.75) எதிராக. Nathan Jones (169)
Middleweight Preliminary Bout: Fabian Edwards (184.5) எதிராக. Rafal Cejrowski (185)
Catchweight Preliminary Bout: Jeremy Petley (148.75) எதிராக. Chase Morton (149.75)
Middleweight Preliminary Bout: Marcin Prostko (185.25) எதிராக. Mike Shipman (185.75)
Bantamweight Preliminary Bout:Salih Kulucan (135.5) எதிராக. Diego Barbosa (136)
வாரியர் 179 PRELIMINARY MATCHUPS SET
LOS ANGELES — A newly announced heavyweight bout featuring Cheick காங்கோ (26-10-2) எதிரான அகஸ்டோ Sakai (9-0-1) has been added to the already-electric வாரியர் 179: டாலே எதிராக. MacDonald நிகழ்வு, which emanates from The SSE Arena, Wembley on May 19.
காங்கோ, 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.
மேலும், preliminary matchups featuring some of the U.K.’s best up-and-coming talent have been finalized for the event.
வாரியர் 179: டாலே எதிராக. MacDonald will be broadcast on SPIKE at 9 பி.எம். மற்றும்/8 பி.எம். CT. Tickets for the event are on sale now at The SSE Arena, Wembley Box Office (0844 815 0815), ssearena.co.uk மற்றும் axs.com.
புதுப்பிக்கப்பட்ட வாரியர் 179: டாலே எதிராக. MacDonald முதன்மை அட்டை:
வீரர் ராம்சிங் முக்கிய நிகழ்வு: பால் டாலே (39-14-2) எதிராக. ரோரி மெக்டொனால்ட் (18-4)
Welterweight Feature Bout: மைக்கேல் பக்கம் (12-0) எதிராக. டெரெக் ஆண்டர்சன் (14-3)
Light Heavyweight Feature Bout: லியாம் மெக்கியரி (12-1) எதிராக. லின்டன் Vassell (17-5)
Heavyweight Feature Bout: Cheick காங்கோ (26-10-2) எதிராக. அகஸ்டோ Sakai (9-0-1)
பூர்வாங்க அட்டை:
Lightweight Preliminary Bout: Jay Dods (6-0) எதிராக. Alfie Davis (6-1)
Heavyweight Preliminary Bout: Rob Beech (4-1) எதிராக. Stav Economou (17-5)
Flyweight Preliminary Bout: Jamie Powell (6-1) எதிராக. Amir Albazi (8-0)
Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Umer Kayani (4-3) எதிராக. Nathan Jones (10-5)
Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Dan Vinni (14-14) எதிராக. Alex Lohore (10-1)
Middleweight Preliminary Bout: Liam Etebar (6-1) எதிராக. Rafal Cejra Cejrowski (2-0)
Catchweight Preliminary Bout (150 பவுண்ட்.): Jeremy Petley (10-8) எதிராக. Chase Morton (6-3)
Middleweight Preliminary Bout: Marcin Prostko (4-5) எதிராக. Mike Shipman (9-1)
Bantamweight Preliminary Bout: Salih Kulucan (4-5) எதிராக. Diego Barbosa (3-0)
வாரியர் 179: DALEY VS. MacDONALD EMANATES FROM THE SSE ARENA, WEMBLEY ON MAY 19 – TICKETS ON SALE மார்ச் 3
லண்டன் — (பிப்ரவரி. 9, 2017) - பவுல், "Semtex" டாலே (39-14-2) is getting what he asked for. மே 19, the explosive fighter from Nottingham, England will meet ரோரி மெக்டொனால்ட்(18-4) முக்கிய நிகழ்வில் வாரியர் 179: டாலே எதிராக. MacDonald at The SSE Arena, Wembley.
Rising undefeated British sensation, Michael “Venom” Page (12-0), better known to Bellator fans as “MVP,” is also expected to make his in-cage return in front of a hometown crowd.
வாரியர் 179: டாலே எதிராக. MacDonald will be broadcast on SPIKE at 9 பி.எம். மற்றும்/8 பி.எம். CT. Tickets for the event will be available வெள்ளிக்கிழமை, மார்ச் 3 at The SSE Arena, Wembley Box Office (0844 815 0815), ssearena.co.uk மற்றும் axs.com. A special SSE pre-sale will take place புதன், மார்ச் 1 through Thursday, மார்ச் 2. A pre-sale for The SSE Arena, Wembley will be available வியாழக்கிழமை, மார்ச் 2.
Immediately following his flying-knee knockout of பிரென்னன் வார்டு மணிக்கு வாரியர் 170: Ortiz vs. Sonnen, Daley took the microphone during his post-fight interview and made the most of his time, emphatically calling for his மே 19 opponent by name. இப்போது, 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 அவரது கடைசி 12 bouts with 31 அவரது 39 victories coming via finish.
After signing MacDonald to an exclusive, multi-year, 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. The former No. 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. பென், 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. At only 27-years-old, 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.
புதுப்பிக்கப்பட்ட வாரியர் 179: டாலே எதிராக. MacDonald முதன்மை அட்டை:
வீரர் ராம்சிங் முக்கிய நிகழ்வு: பால் டாலே (39-14-2) எதிராக. ரோரி மெக்டொனால்ட் (18-4)
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SANTA MONICA மொத்த, CALIF (நவம்பர் 15, 2016) – Before the cage door closes இந்த சனி சான் ஜோஸ், SAP மையத்தில், the main and co-main event fighters from "வாரியர் 165: சாண்ட்லர் எதிராக. ஹென்டர்சன் "participated in a media conference call. If you weren’t on the line, you can listen to it இங்கே, or read a couple of the quotes below.
"வாரியர் 165: சாண்ட்லர் எதிராக. ஹென்டர்சன் " features current champion மைக்கேல் சாண்ட்லர் (15-3) எதிரான பென்சன் ஹென்டர்சன் (24-6) தலைப்பு செய்திகளையும் பங்கு, while co-main event action will have undefeated British phenom மைக்கேல் "வெனோம்" பக்கம் (11-0) and California’s own பெர்னாண்டோ கோன்சலஸ் (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 பி.எம். மற்றும்/8 பி.எம். 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.
கே: For Benson…Is there any extra motivation to prove yourself in this fight after the way the last fight ended?
பென்சன் ஹென்டர்சன்: 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.
கே: 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?
பென்சன் ஹென்டர்சன்: 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.
கே: 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?
பென்சன் ஹென்டர்சன்: I wouldn’t say that I think of myself as a lightweight necessarily. எனக்கு, அது தான் 155 பவுண்ட். அல்லது 170 பவுண்ட்., just wherever the more interesting and fun matchups are. ஆனால், first things first, I have to take care of business சனிக்கிழமை இரவு.
கே: 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?
பென்சன் ஹென்டர்சன்: I’m going to go get this belt at 155 பவுண்ட்., 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.
கே: 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? மேலும், if you did go for another belt, would it be for welterweight or featherweight?
மைக்கேல் சாண்ட்லர்: I haven’t put a lot of thought into it. எனக்கு, I’m just looking for the biggest fight I can get. I know there’s no way I could make 145 பவுண்ட்., since I walk around at about 190 பவுண்ட்., between fights. எனவே, I’m not interested in losing the muscle mass that I’ve worked so hard to build. ஏதாவது இருந்தால், I would jump up to 170 பவுண்ட்., but right now I’m focused on my fight இந்த சனி night and I’m excited to get out there and perform.
கே: Why is Henderson an important opponent for your career?
மைக்கேல் சாண்ட்லர்: 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 சனிக்கிழமை இரவு. He’s definitely a great, willing opponent, but I’m excited to go out there and get the finish.
கே: 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: ஆமாம், I’m always socially aware, but I have to get the job done first and that’s the most important thing.
கே: 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 பவுண்ட்., is that something that you’re still interested in?
MVP: At the moment, செய்ய. இப்போது, I’m just focused on fighting in the welterweight division.
கே: 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.
கே: For Michael Chandler…With you watching Benson from a far for a long time, what did you think of him as his career progressed?
மைக்கேல் சாண்ட்லர்: Benson’s had a phenomenal career. மீண்டும் நாளில், 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 சனிக்கிழமை 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, நேரடி மற்றும் இலவச.
கே: 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?
பெர்னாண்டோ கோன்சலஸ்: 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. எனவே, I don’t know if I should take that as a call out, but I think the victory alone will be enough for me.
கே: With Michael (பக்கம்) on the line right now, does Fernando have any sort of message for him leading up to the fight?
பெர்னாண்டோ கோன்சலஸ்: 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. அவர் கடுமையான தான், but he hasn’t been tested and I’m going to give him his first loss.
கே: Michael do you have a response to that?
MVP: I’m allergic to bullshit, so there’s no point in responding.
கே: 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?
பென்சன் ஹென்டர்சன்: We’ll see how it plays out. 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. எனக்கு, I have to feel it out and go with the flow. ஆனால், 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.
முழுமையான "வாரியர் 165: சாண்ட்லர் எதிராக. Henderson” Main Card:
Lightweight World Title Main Event: மைக்கேல் சாண்ட்லர் (15-3) எதிராக. பென்சன் ஹென்டர்சன் (24-6)
Welterweight Co-Main Event: மைக்கேல் பக்கம் (11-0) எதிராக. பெர்னாண்டோ கோன்சலஸ் (25-13)
Light Heavyweight Feature Bout: லின்டன் Vassell (16-5) எதிராக. பிரான்சிஸ் Carmont (25-11)
Lightweight Feature Bout: ஆடம் Piccolot (8-0) எதிராக. பிராண்டன் Girtz (14-4)
Flyweight Feature Bout: Keri-Anne Taylor-Melendez (அறிமுக) எதிராக. Sheila Padilla (2-0)
Complete Preliminary Card:
Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Kevin Ferguson Jr. (அறிமுக) எதிராக. Aaron Hamilton (0-2)
Lightweight Preliminary Bout: Carrington Banks (5-0) எதிராக. Jake Roberts (7-0)
Middleweight Preliminary Bout: Diego Herzog (3-2) எதிராக. நிக் பிகா (5-0)
Bantamweight Preliminary Bout: எரேமியா மோனக்ஹான் (9-5) எதிராக. Vince Murdock (8-2)
Welterweight Preliminary Bout: ஜேம்ஸ் டெர்ரி (17-9) எதிராக. Justin Baesman (19-10-1)
Bantamweight Preliminary Bout: ஆல்வின் Cacdac (16-12) எதிராக. ஸ்டீவ் ராமிரெஸ் (5-1)
Lightweight Preliminary Bout: J.J. Okanovich (2-1) எதிராக. Luis Vargas (அறிமுக)
Featherweight Preliminary Bout: விக்டர் ஜோன்ஸ் (0-2) எதிராக. Beau Hamilton (1-7)
Lightweight Preliminary Bout: Hugo Lujan (0-1) எதிராக. Cesar Gonzalez (அறிமுக)
Welterweight “VOW” Preliminary Bout: Dominic Sumner (அறிமுக) எதிராக. Justin Roswell (1-0)
Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Danasabe Mohammed (5-0) எதிராக. Dwight Grant (6-1)
Flyweight Preliminary Bout: Sarah D’Alelio (10-6) எதிராக. Jaimelene Nievera (4-1)
SANTA MONICA மொத்த, காலிஃப். (நவம்பர். 7, 2016) – One week ahead of "வாரியர் 165: சாண்ட்லர் எதிராக. ஹென்டர்சன் " சான் ஜோஸ், SAP மையத்தில், காலிஃப்., 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 மைக்கேல் சாண்ட்லர் (15-3) எதிரான பென்சன் ஹென்டர்சன் (24-6). மாலை இணை முக்கிய நிகழ்வு, undefeated British phenom மைக்கேல் "வெனோம்" பக்கம் (11-0) and California’s own பெர்னாண்டோ கோன்சலஸ் (25-13) duke it out in a welterweight thriller and ஆடம் Piccolot (8-0) அன்று எடுக்கிறது பிராண்டன் Girtz(14-4) in a lightweight clash. Lastly, a light heavyweight showdown pitting Linton “The Swarm” Vassell (16-5) எதிரான பிரான்சிஸ் Carmont (14-4) and female flyweight action pitting Keri Melendez (அறிமுக) எதிரான Sheila Padilla (2-0) are also set for the main card.
"வாரியர் 165: சாண்ட்லர் எதிராக. ஹென்டர்சன் " airs LIVE and FREE at 9 பி.எம். மற்றும்/8 பி.எம். 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” மற்றும் "வாரியர் 162,“ “Baby Slice” will now look to showcase his fine-tuned mixed martial arts repertoire on நவம்பர். 19. The son of the late, great “Kimbo Slice,” made a splash in the world of MMA during an amateur contest in Chicopee, மாசசூசெட்ஸ், where he delivered a brutal knockout punch just 1:23 முதல் சுற்றில் ஒரு. 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. Hailing from Miami, புளோரிடா, the Team Body Shop product now has his eyes set on joining teammate A.J. மெக்கி 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.
முழுமையான "வாரியர் 165: சாண்ட்லர் எதிராக. Henderson” Main Card:
Lightweight World Title Main Event: மைக்கேல் சாண்ட்லர் (15-3) எதிராக. பென்சன் ஹென்டர்சன் (24-6)
Welterweight Co-Main Event: மைக்கேல் பக்கம் (11-0) எதிராக. பெர்னாண்டோ கோன்சலஸ் (25-13)
Light Heavyweight Feature Bout: லின்டன் Vassell (16-5) எதிராக. பிரான்சிஸ் Carmont (25-11)
Lightweight Feature Bout: ஆடம் Piccolot (8-0) எதிராக. பிராண்டன் Girtz (14-4)
Flyweight Feature Bout: Keri-Anne Taylor-Melendez (அறிமுக) எதிராக. Sheila Padilla (2-0)
Complete Preliminary Card:
Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Kevin Ferguson Jr. (அறிமுக) எதிராக. Aaron Hamilton (0-2)
Lightweight Preliminary Bout: Carrington Banks (5-0) எதிராக. Jake Roberts (7-0)
Middleweight Preliminary Bout: Diego Herzog (3-2) எதிராக. நிக் பிகா (5-0)
Bantamweight Preliminary Bout: எரேமியா மோனக்ஹான் (9-5) எதிராக. Vince Murdock (8-2)
Welterweight Preliminary Bout: ஜேம்ஸ் டெர்ரி (17-9) எதிராக. Justin Baesman (19-10-1)
Bantamweight Preliminary Bout: ஆல்வின் Cacdac (16-12) எதிராக. ஸ்டீவ் ராமிரெஸ் (5-1)
Lightweight Preliminary Bout: J.J. Okanovich (2-1) எதிராக. Luis Vargas (அறிமுக)
Featherweight Preliminary Bout: விக்டர் ஜோன்ஸ் (0-2) எதிராக. Beau Hamilton (1-7)
Lightweight Preliminary Bout: Hugo Lujan (0-1) எதிராக. Cesar Gonzalez (அறிமுக)
Welterweight “VOW” Preliminary Bout: Dominic Sumer (அறிமுக) எதிராக. Justin Roswell (1-0)
Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Danasabe Mohammed (5-0) எதிராக. Dwight Grant (6-1)
Flyweight Preliminary Bout: Sarah D’Alelio (10-6) எதிராக. Jaimelene Nievera (4-1)