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FIGHT NIGHT RESULTS & Fotografie pro Bellator 232: MACDONALD VS. LIMA 2

COMPLETE FIGHT NIGHT PHOTOS HERE



Bellator 232 Main Kartu:

Douglas Lima (32-7) poražený Rory MacDonald (21-6-1) via jednomyslným rozhodnutím (49-46, 50-45, 50-45)

Paul Daley (42-17-2) poražený Ty Awad (23-13) přes TKO (údery) na 1:30 z kola dvou

Patrick Mix (12-0) poražený Isaiah Chapman (9-4) via předložení (kneebar) na 3:49 z prvního kola

Manny Muro (11-6) poražený Nick Newell (16-3) přes dělené rozhodnutí (29-28, 27-29, 29-28)

Baby Slice (4-2) poražený Craig Campbell (3-4) přes TKO (lokty) na 0:38 z prvního kola



Předběžné Card:

Ryan Hardy Evans (1-1) poražený Demetrios Plaza (1-1) via předložení (zadní nahý tlumivka) na 3:03 na třetím kole

Lance Gibson Jr. (3-0) poražený Dominic Jones (2-2) přes KO (údery) na 1:58 z prvního kola

Devin Powell (10-4) poražený Marcus Surin (6-2) prostřednictvím technického podání (mounted guillotine) na 5:00 z kola dvou

Johnny Lopez (12-4) poražený Dan Cormier (8-10) via jednomyslným rozhodnutím (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)

Jornel Lugo (3-0) poražený John Douma (4-2) via jednomyslným rozhodnutím (30-26, 30-27, 30-27)

Zarrukh Adašev (3-1) poražený Tevin Dyce (3-2) přes TKO (stávky) na 1:39 z kola dvou



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Bellator 222: MACDONALD VS. GRACIE MAIN CARD SET WITH SIX BOUTS

FULL FIGHT CARD ANNOUNCED FOR MADISON SQUARE GARDEN IN NYC THIS FRIDAYAIRING EXCLUSIVELY ON DAZN

NEW YORK - The line-up for the highly anticipated Bellator 222: MacDonald vs. Gracie událost has been completed with two title fights and 18 electric bouts in total filling out Bellator’s return to Madison Square Garden this Friday, Červen 14 – only on DAZN. The star-studded card is headlined by a double main event that will see a Welterweight World Grand Prix semi-final matchup between current Bellator welterweight world champion Rory MacDonald (20-5-1) defending his title against the unbeaten Renzo Gracie-trained Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt Neiman Gracie (9-0), as well as two of the sport’s biggest names in Lyoto Machida (25-8) a Chael Sonnen (31-16-1) finally meeting after years of parallel careers in the MMA world.



The main card of Bellator 222 bude streamovat živě výhradně na DAZN na 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT, while preliminary action begins at 6:30 p.m. EST/3:30 p.m. PST and will also stream onDAZN or globally on the Bellator Mobile App.



Limited tickets remain available and can be purchased online from Ticketmaster.com, MSG.com a Bellator.com.



The DAZN-streamed main card also features Darrion Caldwell (13-2) defending his Bellator bantamweight world title against Rizin Fighting Federation’s bantamweight championKyoji Horiguchi (27-2) in a true “champion vs. champion” matchup, following a Horiguchi submission victory when the two met in Rizin’s ring this past December in Japan, as well as a 175-pound catchweight contest between polarizing grappling ace Dillon Danis (1-0) and Max Humphrey (3-2). Dále, fans will see an intriguing featherweight bout featuring former Bellator 135-pound champion Eduardo Dantas (21-6) making the leap to 145-pounds in an attempt to hand Juan Archuleta (21-1) the first loss of his Bellator career, zatímco Ricky Trays (11-2) welcomes unbeaten Patrick Mix (10-0) v bantamové.



Předběžné opatření pro Bellator 222 is also must-see and features many of Bellator’s rising stars. Those who tune in will see bouts highlighted by Aaron Pico (4-2) versus Adam Borics (12-0) na 145 liber, as well as a second inter-promotional contest pitting Rena of Rizin (8-2) proti Lindsay VanZandt (5-1) in a 112-pound catchweight fight. Bellator 222will also see the return of “The Heat” to MSG, when world champion boxer Heather Hardy (2-1) tváře Taylor Turner (3-5) at flyweight. Familiar faces in Mike Kimbel (2-1), Robson Gracie Jr. (1-0) a Haim Gozali (10-6) will all also compete, while former The Ultimate Fighter účastník Phil Hawes (4-2) will make his promotional debut. Nakonec, it was recently announced that undefeated Taekwondo Master Valerie Loureda (1-0) will make her sophomore appearance when she welcomes Larkyn Dasch (0-1) to the Bellator cage on Friday night at Madison Square Garden.



Bellator 222 Hlavní Card:

Welterweight World Grand Prix Semifinal Title Bout: Rory MacDonald (20-5-1) proti. Neiman Gracie (9-0)

Light Heavyweight Co-Main Event Bout: Lyoto Machida (25-8) proti. Chael Sonnen (31-16-1)

175-Pound Catchweight Bout: Dillon Danis (1-0) proti. Max Humphrey (3-2)

Bantamweight Bout: Ricky Trays (11-2) proti. Patrick Mix (10-0)

Muší Bout: Eduardo Dantas (21-6) proti. Juan Archuleta (22-1)

Zápas o světový titul Bantamweight: Darrion Caldwell (13-2) proti. Kyoji Horiguchi (27-2)



Undercard:

Muší Bout: Aaron Pico (4-2) proti. Adam Borics (12-0)

Dámská Flyweight Bout: Heather Hardy (2-1) proti. Taylor Turner (3-5)

Dámská Flyweight Bout: Valerie Loureda (1-0) proti. Larkyn Dasch (0-1)

Welterweight Bout: Robson Gracie Jr. (1-0) proti. Oscar Vera (Pro Debut)

Bantamweight Bout: Mike Kimbel (2-1) proti. Sebastian Ruiz (2-2)

175-Pound Catchweight Bout: Haim Gozali (10-6) proti. Gustavo Wurlitzer (22-22, 1 NC)

Women’s 112-Pound Catchweight Bout: Rena Kubota (8-2) proti. Lindsay VanZandt (5-1)

Middleweight Bout: Phil Hawes (4-2) proti. Michael Wilcox (6-3)

Lehké Bout: Marcus Surin (5-1) proti. Nekruz Mirkhojaev (4-2)

Flyweight Bout: Brandon Medina (Pro Debut) proti. Brandon Polcare (1-2)

165-Pound Catchweight Bout: Kastriot Xhema (2-3) proti. Whitney Jean Francois (2-6-1)

Muší Bout: John Beneduce (2-2) proti. Kenny Rivera (2-1)



*Karta se může změnit



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Full Results & Photos for Bellator 220: MacDonald vs. Fitch


Complete Fight Night Photos



Hlavní Card:

Rory MacDonald (20-5-1) a Jon Fitch (32-7-2, 1 NC) fought to a majority draw (48-46, 47-47, 47-47) – MacDonald retains the welterweight title and advances in the Welterweight World Grand Prix

Ilima-Lei Macfarlane (10-0) poražený Veta Arteaga (5-3) přes TKO (Lékař zastavení) na 1:50 of round three to retain the women’s flyweight title

Benson Henderson (27-8) poražený Adam Piccolot (11-3) přes dělené rozhodnutí (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Phil Davis (20-5, 1 NC) poražený Liam McGeary (13-4) přes TKO (stávky) na 4:11 na třetím kole

Gaston Bolanos (5-1) poražený Nathan Stolen (8-5) přes KO (punč) na 2:21 z prvního kola



Předběžné Card:

Aviv Gozali (2-0) poražený Travis Crain (0-1) via předložení (zadní nahý tlumivka) na 2:15 z prvního kola

Brandon Faumui (5-3) poražený Chris Avila (6-8) přes dělené rozhodnutí (30-27, 29-28, 28-29)

Matt Perez (5-2) poražený Justin Fork (2-2) přes KO (údery) na 4:52 z prvního kola

Cass Bell (3-0) poražený Peter Ishiguro (1-1) přes KO (údery) 2:59 z kola dvou

Chuck Campbell (2-0) poražený Bruno Casillas (0-1) přes KO (koleno) na 1:45 z prvního kola

Hyder Amil (3-0) poražený Paradise Vaovasa (6-4, 1 NC) via předložení (zadní nahý tlumivka) na 2:34 z prvního kola

Josh San Diego (9-4) poražený Brandon Laroco (5-2) via jednomyslným rozhodnutím (30-27, 30-27, 30-26)

Jordan Williams (8-2, 1 NC) poražený Diego Herzog (4-3-1) přes TKO na 1:21 na třetím kole

Abraham Vaesau (5-2, 1 NC) poražený Justin Roswell (3-3, 1 NC) přes TKO na 1:59 z prvního kola

Chris Inocencio (1-1) poražený Boris Novachkov (0-1) přes dělené rozhodnutí (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Thomas Ponce de Leon (3-0) poražený Jamario Mulder (2-4) via jednomyslným rozhodnutím (30-27, 29-27, 29-27)

Ignacio Ortiz (2-0-1) a Roger Severson (3-3-1) fought to a unanimous draw (28-28, 28-28, 28-28)

Erik Gunha (2-0-1) a Jon Adams (0-0-1) fought to a majority draw (29-27, 28-28, 28-28)



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FULL FIGHT CARD ANNOUNCED FOR SATURDAY’S BELLATOR 220: MACDONALD VS. FITCH INSIDE THE SAP CENTER AT SAN JOSE – EXCLUSIVELY ON DAZN


SAN JOSE, Kalif. - Vše 18 bouts for the highly anticipated Bellator 220: MacDonald vs. Fitch událost, streamed exclusively on DAZN, have been announced when Bellator returns home to the SAP Center at San Jose on Saturday, Duben 27.


Two title fights sit atop the card, as Bellator welterweight champion Rory MacDonald (20-5) defends his title world against Jon Fitch (31-7-1, 1 NC) in the final opening round bout of the Welterweight World Grand Prix, while undefeated Bellator flyweight champion Ilima-Lei Macfarlane (9-0) se vrací k akci proti Veta Arteaga (5-2) ve večerním společném headlineru.



Bellator220: MacDonald vs. Fitch bude streamovat živě výhradně na DAZN, the fastest-growing sports streaming service in the world, na 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT, zatímco předběžné akce bude vysílat na Bellator.com a globálně na Bellator Mobile App.



Limited tickets remain available at the ThreatMetrix Ticket Office at SAP Center at San Jose, stejně jako Ticketmaster.com a Bellator.com.



Three former world champions will also appear on the main card, jako Benson Henderson (26-8) takes on the Bay Area’s own Adam Piccolot (11-2) na lehké, zatímco Phil Davis(19-5, 1 NC) will run it back with Liam McGeary (13-3) ve světle heavyweight akci. Dále, muší Gaston Bolanos (4-1) looks to add to his impressive highlight reelwhen he kicks off the main card versus Nathan Stolen (8-4).




Předběžné opatření pro Bellator 220: MacDonald vs. Fitch will feature the U.S. debut of second-generation Israeli fighter Aviv Gozali (1-0) in his sophomore appearance againstTravis Crain (Pro Debut).



Kompletní Bellator 220: MacDonald vs. Fitch Hlavní Card:

Welterweight World Grand Prix Title Bout: Rory MacDonald (20-5) proti. Jon Fitch (32-7-1, 1 NC)

Women’s Flyweight World Title Bout: Ilima-Lei Macfarlane (9-0) proti. Veta Arteaga (5-2)

Lehká hlavní karta: Benson Henderson (26-8) proti. Adam Piccolot (11-2)

Light Heavyweight Main Card Bout: Phil Davis (19-5, 1 NC) proti. Liam McGeary (13-3)

Zápas o hlavní kartu muší váhy: Gaston Bolanos (4-1) proti. Nathan Stolen (8-4)



Předběžné Card:

Lightweight Undercard Bout: Aviv Gozali (1-0) proti. Travis Crain (Pro Debut)

160-lb. Catchweight Undercard Bout: Chris Avila (6-7) proti. Brandon Faumui (4-3)

Flyweight Undercard Bout: Justin Fork (2-1) proti. Matt Perez (2-2)

140-lb. Catchweight Undercard Bout: Cass Bell (2-0) proti. Peter Ishiguro (1-0)

Featherweight Undercard Bout: Hyder Amil (2-0) proti. Paradise Vaovasa (6-3, 1 NC)

140-lb. Catchweight Undercard Bout: Josh San Diego (8-4) proti. Brandon Laroco (5-1)

Middleweight Undercard Bout: Diego Herzog (4-2-1) proti. Jordan Williams (7-2, 1 NC)

Welterweight Undercard Bout: Justin Roswell (3-2, 1 NC) proti. Abraham Vaesau (4-2, 1 NC)

Featherweight Undercard Bout: Ignacio Ortiz (2-0) proti. Roger Severson (3-3)

Light Heavyweight Undercard Bout: Chuck Campbell (1-0) proti. Bruno Casillas (Pro Debut)

Featherweight Undercard Bout: Boris Novachkov (Pro Debut) proti. Chris Inocencio (0-1)

Welterweight Undercard Bout: Thomas Ponce de Leon (2-0) proti. Jamario Mulder (2-3)

Flyweight Undercard Bout: Erik Gunha (Pro Debut) proti. Jon Adams (Pro Debut)



*Karta se může změnit



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Bellator 206: MOUSASI vs. MACDONALD RESULTS & FOTKY

 

 

Complete Fight Night Photos

Bellator 206: Mousasi vs.. MacDonald Hlavní Card Výsledky:

Gegard Mousasi (44-6-2) poražený Rory MacDonald (20-5) přes TKO (údery) na 3:23 z kola dvou

Quinton "Rampage" Jackson (38-13) poražený Wanderlei Silva (35-14) přes TKO (údery) na 4:32 z kola dvou

Douglas Lima (30-7) poražený Andrey Koreshkov (21-3) prostřednictvím technického podání (zadní nahý tlumivka) na 3:04 z kola pěti

Aaron Pico (4-1) poražený Leandro Higo (18-5) přes KO (údery) na 3:19 z prvního kola

Keri Taylor-Melendez (3-0) poražený Dakota Zimmerman (0-1) přes dělené rozhodnutí (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Gaston Bolanos (4-1) poražený Ysidro Gutierrez (4-3) přes knockout (údery) na 1:37 z kola dvou

 

Předběžné Card Výsledky:

Adam Piccolot (11-2) poražený James Terry (20-10) via jednomyslným rozhodnutím (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)

Jeremiah Monaghan (12-6) poražený Justin Smitley (10-8-1) přes TKO (údery) na 3:28 z prvního kola

Arlene Blencowe (11-7) poražený Amber Leibrock (3-2) přes TKO (slam, údery) na 1:23 na třetím kole

Josh San Diego (8-4) poražený Joe Neal (6-4) přes dělené rozhodnutí (29-28, 27-30, 29-28)

Chuck Campbell (1-0) poražený Joseph Ramirez (1-2) via jednomyslným rozhodnutím (30-27 x3)

Anthony Figueroa Jr. (1-0) poražený Samuel Romero (0-2) via jednomyslným rozhodnutím (29-27, 28-26, 29-26)

Cass Bell (2-0) poražený Ty Costa (3-4) ústním podáním (armbar) 3:06 z kola dvou

Isaiah Gonzalez (2-0) proti. Khai Wu (2-1)

Jacob Ycaro (1-0) proti. Ignacio Ortiz (1-0)

Laird Anderson (0-0) proti. Ahmed Abdelaziz (0-0)

 

Bellator 206: MOUSASI vs. MACDONALD WEIGH-IN RESULTS & FOTKY

 

EVENT AIRS EXCLUSIVELY ON DAZN TOMORROW AT 9 P.m. A / 6 P.m. PT

 

Vážení FOTKY | WEIGH-IN VIDEO HERE

Kompletní Bellator 206 Výsledky vážení:

Main Event World Title Main Event: Gegard Mousasi (184.4) proti. Rory MacDonald (184.9)

Velkou váhu Co-Main Event: Quinton "Rampage" Jackson (254.4) proti. Wanderlei Silva (226.9)

Welterweight World Grand Prix First Round Bout: Douglas Lima (170) proti. Andrey Koreshkov (169.3)

Zápas o hlavní kartu muší váhy: Aaron Pico (145.7) proti. Leandro Higo (145.1)

Women’s Strawweight Main Card Bout: Keri Taylor-Melendez (116) proti. Dakota Zimmerman (115.6)

Zápas o hlavní kartu muší váhy: Gaston Bolanos (145.2) proti. Ysidro Gutierrez (145.3)

 

Předběžné Card:

160-Pound Catchweight Předběžný zápas: Adam Piccolot (159.1) proti. James Terry (160)

Featherweight Předběžný zápas: Jeremiah Monaghan (144.9) proti. Justin Smitley (144.2)

Předkolo ženy v muší váze: Amber Leibrock (145.4) proti. Arlene Blencowe (145.3)

Featherweight Předběžný zápas: Josh San Diego (139.2) proti. Joe Neal (139.9)

Bantamweight Předběžný zápas: Cass Bell (136) proti. Ty Costa (136)

Bantamweight Předběžný zápas: Isaiah Gonzalez (135.8) proti. Khai Wu (136)

Featherweight Předběžný zápas: Jacob Ycaro (145.3) proti. Ignacio Ortiz (144.9)

Featherweight Předběžný zápas: Laird Anderson (145.8) proti. Ahmed Abdelaziz (147.3)*

Lehký těžký předběžný zápas: Chuck Campbell (205.6) proti. Joseph Ramirez (202.4)

Lehký předběžný zápas: Anthony Figueroa Jr. (156) proti. Samuel Romero (156)

 

*Missed weight

Bellator & DAZN SIGN NINE-FIGURE, MULTI-YEAR DISTRIBUTION DEAL

 

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LIVE SPORTS STREAMING PLATFORM TO DELIVER SEVEN EXCLUSIVE STAR-STUDDED BELLATOR MMA EVENTS PER YEAR

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CHAMPION VS. CHAMPION – GEGARD MOUSASI-RORY MACDONALD MIDDLEWEIGHT TITLE FIGHT, PLUS ‘RAMPAGE’ JACKSON-WANDERLEI SILVA IV HIGHLIGHT FIRST EVENT ON Září. 29 FROM SAP CENTER AT SAN JOSE

 

LOS ANGELES – Bellator, a leading global combat sports franchise owned by Viacom, home to the world’s premier entertainment brands, and DAZN, the world’s largest dedicated live sports streaming service and part of Perform Group, today announced a multi-year landmark distribution agreement.

 

 

 

The nine-figure deal will feature seven exclusive stacked fight cards per year on DAZN and another 15 that are simulcast across Paramount Network and DAZN. All fights will stream in any country where DAZN is available. As part of the platform’s global expansion, DAZN will launch in the U.S. and Italy in 2018, with the service already live in Canada, Německo, Austria, Switzerland and Japan.

 

 

 

“The exciting new partnership with DAZN is a game-changer for Bellator,“Řekl prezident Bellator Scott Coker. “The investment will enable us to continue expanding our roster with free agents that make sense, so we can put on PPV-worthy fight cards that fans want to see. Více, on DAZN’s worldwide platform, our fights will be seen live for the first time to new audiences around the globe.”

 

 

 

“It’s simple; fans want to see great fighters in competitive fights so we’ve handed the keys to Scott Coker and his venerable team to go out and recruit even more top-level talent to further stack Bellator fight cards and build on their success,” said DAZN CEO James Rushton. “With the combination of this investment and our recent announcement to bring more than 30 nights of boxing to the platform annually, DAZN will be a must-have for fight fans in the U.S.”

 

 

 

“The DAZN partnership speaks to the incredible growth of Bellator into a global sports powerhouse and high-valued franchise in the Viacom portfolio,” said Kevin Kay, Prezident, Paramount Network, TV Land and CMT.

 

 

 

The deal begins with an epic event on Sobota, Sedm. 29 from SAP Center at San Jose. The card features a highly anticipated middleweight title fight pitting Gegard Mousasi (44-6-2) proti Rory MacDonald (20-4), who is moving up a weight class for a title shot against the 185-pound champ, along with the fourth fight in the legendary rivalry between Quinton "Rampage" Jackson (37-13) a Wanderlei Silva(35-13).

 

 

 

Also included on Sedm. 29, will be the opening fight of Bellator’s first-ever Welterweight World Grand Prix, which will feature eight of the best welterweight fighters on the planet. The Bellator Welterweight World Grand Prix will be a major component of the first year of the multi-year agreement between Bellator and DAZN.

 

 

 

An exclusive online presale for this event takes place tomorrow, Červen 27 přes čtvrtek, Červen 28, with tickets going on sale to the general public on Pátek, Červen 29 na 10 a.m. PT. Vstupenky začínají na pouhých $30 and will be available at the ThreatMetrix Ticket Office at SAP Center at San Jose, jakož i Bellator.com and Ticketmaster.

 

 

 

The event will air live on DAZN at 10 p.m. A/7 p.m. PT. Další zápasy budou oznámeny v následujících týdnech. DAZN, which now streams 15,000 live events and 100 million hours of sports content globally each year, will be available in the U.S. this September with exact pricing and dates being announced this summer.

 

Mousasi vs.. MacDonald:

 

 

 

Gegard Mousasi impressed in his promotional debut over former Bellator middleweight champion Alexander Shlemenko, a win that earned him a shot at Rafael Carvalho, where 185-pound gold was on the line. Nyní, after a decisive victory against Carvalho at Bellator 200, Mousasi will defend his crown against Rory MacDonald, entering the bout with his current unbeaten streak at seven fights. “The Dreamcatcher,” who 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.

 

 

 

Over the last several years, “The Red King” Rory MacDonald has become the most popular Canadian mixed martial artist due to his classic stand-up wars and wins over some of MMA’s best in Paul Daley, Nate Diaz, Tyron Woodley, B.J. Penn and Demian Maia. Bellator’s welterweight champion joined the Viacom-owned promotion in 2016 and went on to defeat Douglas Lima for the welterweight title at Bellator 192. Nyní, the Tristar Gym-trained fighter sets his sights on winning gold in not one, but two separate weight classes.

 

“Rampage” vs. Silva:

 

 

A six-fight veteran of Bellator, „Rampage“ Jacksonova legendární kariéra ho viděla soutěžit s některými z předních jmen tohoto sportu, generování loajální armády fanoušků podél cesty. Bývalý šampion PRIDE a UFC je hrdým vlastníkem mnoha impozantních bouchnutí a knockoutů, které nasbíral během svých epických bitev s lidmi jako Chuck Liddell., Dan Henderson, “King Mo,” Kevin Randleman and, možná nejvýrazněji, his trilogy with fellow Bellator athlete Wanderlei Silva, who he now meets at heavyweight on Sedm. 29.

 

 

Wanderlei Silva’s wars with “Rampage,” Tito Ortiz, Mirko Cro Cop, Vitor Belfort, Dan Henderson, Kazushi Sakuraba, Chuck Liddell and Michael Bisping remain some of the more memorable bouts in MMA history. “The Axe Murderer” is far from ready to close the book on his illustrious career, returning to action against a man he has already competed against three times before. In addition to the PRIDE middleweight title, Silva’s trophy case includes awards for “Fight of the Year” (2003, 2004, 2007), KO roku (2008) and multiple “Fight of the Night” awards. V poslední době, the Brazilian native made his Bellator debut against Chael Sonnen in the main event of Bellator: NYC.

 

Updated Bellator Fight Card:

Světový titul střední váhy: Gegard Mousasi (44-6-2) proti. Rory MacDonald (20-4)

Heavyweight Feature Bout: Quinton "Rampage" Jackson (37-13) proti. Wanderlei Silva (35-13)

Welterweight World Grand Prix First Round Bout

 

 

*Karta se může změnit.

‘BIG’ JOHN MCCARTHY TO JOIN BELLATOR BROADCAST TEAM

WILL MAKE COLOR COMMENTARY DEBUT AT Bellator 192 ON JAN. 20 - ŽIVÉ NA PARAMOUNT NETWORK

TAKÉ, CHAEL SONNEN SIGNS EXTENSION TO REMAIN IN BROADCAST BOOTH

ANDĚLÉ - Bellator is pleased to announce that it has come to an agreement with John McCarthy to serve as color commentator during broadcasts on the soon-to-launch Paramount Network, which kicks off with Bellator 192 na Sobota, Leden 20.

 

“With the addition of ‘Big’ John to our broadcast team, we have put together the premier group of MMA commentators ahead of our Leden. 20 debut on the Paramount Network,“Prezident Bellatoru Scott Coker řekl. “With John and Chael providing analysis, you’re getting two people who have spent more time in the cage than they have spent with a headset on, and that will translate to a positive viewing experience for Bellator fans.”

 

Přes minulost 20 léta, “Big” John McCarthy has set the bar when it comes to officiating in MMA, a sport where he has overseen countless fights promoted by Bellator and other promotions all over the world, serving as the referee for some of the biggest bouts in the history of the sport. A former Los Angeles Police Officer, and a Self-Defense Instructor at the Los Angeles Police Academy, McCarthy is also the founder of “C.O.M.M.A.N.D.,” a program that trains and certifies hopeful MMA referees and judges. McCarthy’s regulatory work is equally as impressive, as he was a key figure in the writing of the sport’s Unified Rules, which are recognized by the ABC and athletic commissions all across North America.

 

Along with his broadcasting duties, the man behind the catchphrase “Let’s get it on!” will also provide a unique level of first-hand insight to the plethora of original content produced by Bellator’s digital team.

 

“I first want to say how grateful I am for the opportunity I have been given to work with the incredible team Bellator has assembled. It is always so hard to leave something you love, but I have always wanted to step away based on my terms rather than someone else’s. My goals are to work as hard as I can to meet the expectations everyone will have for me and to hopefully someday exceed them.” McCarthy said. “I cannot think of anyone I would rather be working with than Scott Coker. Scott has always been a person I admire because of his honesty, loyalty and love for the martial arts. I want to thank everyone from Bellator and Viacom for the trust you are bestowing upon me to keep the commentating of Bellator MMA at the highest levels of the sport.”

 

Kromě toho, Chael Sonnen has signed an extension to remain a part of select Bellator broadcasts, breaking down all the action alongside Bellator announcers Mike Goldberg a Mauro Ranallo.

 

Chael Sonnen spent a majority of his 44-fight career with the UFC and WEC, a run that saw him defeat former middleweight champion Michael Bisping, and compete against the likes of Jon Jones, Anderson Silva (dvakrát), Rashad Evans, "Shogun" Rua, Demian Maia and Brian Stann. In addition to his in-ring action, the West Linn, Ore. native has mastered the art of being in front of the camera, having done broadcast work for both ESPN and Fox Sports. Following a three-year hiatus from active MMA competition, Sonnen returned to the cage against Tito Ortiz na Bellator 170 in January and then went on to defeat Wanderlei Silva during the main event of Bellator: NYC.

 

Bellator and the soon-to-launch Paramount Network open 2018 with a bang when Bellator 192: Lima vs. MacDonald emanates from The Forum in California on Leden. 20. Anchored by a welterweight world title fight featuring Douglas Lima defending his championship against Rory MacDonald, the blockbuster event also will see the aforementioned Chael Sonnen compete against "Rampage" Jackson in the opening contest of 2018’s Bellator Heavyweight World Grand Prix.

BELLATOR TO GIVE AWAY COMMEMORATIVE BOBBLEHEAD CELEBRATING LIFE OF KIMBO SLICE AT BELLATOR 192 ONSATURDAY, JAN. 20 V Los Angeles

 

 

CO: Limited-Edition Kimbo Slice Bobblehead Giveaway

 

The world lost an icon in June of 2016 with the passing of Kimbo Slice. The unmistakable backyard brawler and mixed martial artist will be commemorated, along with his signature golden smile and chain, with a limited-edition bobblehead.

 

The giveaway will take place Sobota, Leden. 20, and will be limited to the first 5,000 fans in attendance for Bellator 192: Lima vs. MacDonald at The Forum in Los Angeles.

 

The bobblehead giveaway is limited to one per person and will only be available to ticketholders upon entry into the arena.

***Bobblehead giveaway is exclusively for Bellator 192 ticketholders***

***Bobbleheads distributed at venue points of entry, only while supplies last at each entry***

KDE: The Forum

3900 W. Manchester Blvd.

Inglewood, Kalif. 90305

 

KDY: Sobota, Leden 20

Kimbo Slice (5-2, 1 NC)

A native of the Bahamas, the late Kevin “Kimbo Slice” Ferguson was one of the most recognizable figures in all of combat sports. After making a name for himself in the infamous world of street fighting, where he was labeled “The King of the Web Brawlers” by Rolling Stone, the internet sensation left underground fighting to become a professional mixed martial artist. The street brawler found the same success inside the cage that he had in his backyard in South Florida, collecting victories in each of his first three professional fights. Slice would go onto compete on season 10 na The Ultimate Fighter, where his bout with Roy Nelson on Spike TV set a viewership ratings record for the series that still stands today. Slice also made a flawless transition into professional boxing, where he earned seven consecutive victories. The multi-dimensional mixed martial artist, boxer and actor debuted inside the Bellator cage in 2015, where he collected his final win over Ken Shamrock at Bellator 138. A fan-favorite throughout his career, Slice was known just as much for his entertaining personality and signature look, as he was for his knockout power. Kimbo’s legacy in MMA is carried on by his son, Kevin “Baby Slice” Ferguson Jr.

 

BOJ INFO: Bellator 192: Lima vs. MacDonald will be broadcast LIVE and FREE on Paramount Network at 9 p.m. A/8 p.m. CT, zatímco předběžná akce bude probíhat na Bellator.com a mobilní aplikaci Bellator. Tickets for the event are on sale now and can be purchased at Bellator.com, as well as Ticketmaster.com.

 

Aktualizováno Bellator 192: MacDonald vs. Vápno Bojová karta:

Hlavní událost světového titulu welterové váhy: Douglas Lima (29-6) proti. Rory MacDonald (19-4)

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CHAMP DOUGLAS LIMA SET FOR BELLATOR WELTERWEIGHT TITLE DEFENSE AGAINST RORY MACDONALD AT THE FORUM IN LOS ANGELES ON JAN. 20

 

TICKETS ON SALE THIS Pátek

LOS ANGELES – One year removed from its previous event at the world-famous Forum, Bellator returns to Los Angeles to kick off its 2018 schedule with a championship bout on Saturday, Leden 20.

The main event features two of the best 170-pounders in the world, jako šampión Douglas Lima (29-6) defends his Bellator welterweight world title against Rory MacDonald (19-4) in a thrilling five-round matchup.

A special Bellator Nation presale takes place Středa, Sedm. 27 a čtvrtek, Sedm. 28, while tickets go on sale to the general public starting Pátek, Sedm. 29 na 10 a.m. PT and can be purchased at the Forum box office, as well as Ticketmaster.com. The event will be broadcast live and free on Paramount Network (formerly named Spike TV) na 9 p.m. A/8 p.m. CT, zatímco předběžná akce bude probíhat na Bellator.com a mobilní aplikaci Bellator. Další zápasy budou oznámeny v následujících týdnech.

Fighting out of Atlanta, Ga., Douglas “The Phenom” Lima has been ruling the roost at 170-pounds in Bellator for the better part of three years. With wins against the likes of Lorenz Larkin, Andrey Koreshkov, Paul Daley and Ben Saunders, the 29-year-old has quietly placed himself among division’s elite. A winner of 17 z jeho poslední 19 soutěže, the American Top Team product remains set on showing the world how dominant he is.

 

Over the last several years, “The Red King” Rory MacDonald has become the most popular Canadian mixed martial artist due to his classic stand-up wars and wins over some of MMA’s best in Nate Diaz, Tyron Woodley, B.J. Penn and Demian Maia. A training partner of Georges St-Pierre at the world-renowned TriStar Gym in Montreal, the 28-year-old joined Bellator’s welterweight fray in 2016 and immediately made an impact by submittingPaul Daley na Bellator 179 ve druhém kole.

 

Updated Bellator Card:

Hlavní událost světového titulu welterové váhy: Douglas Lima (29-6) proti. Rory MacDonald (19-4)

 

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O společnosti Bellator:

Bellator je přední smíšenou organizací bojových umění a kickboxu s mnoha nejlepšími bojovníky na světě. Pod vedením zkušeného boj promotoru Scott Coker, Bellator je k dispozici téměř 1 více než miliarda lidí na celém světě 160 země. Ve Spojených státech, Bellator lze vidět na SPIKE, vůdce bojových sportů v televizi. Bellator je složen z výkonného týmu, který zahrnuje špičkové profesionály v televizní produkci, živé instrumentace událost, rozvoj bojovník / vztahy, místo zadávání veřejných zakázek, Vytváření sponzorství / vývoj, mezinárodní licencí, marketing, reklama, propagace a provize vztahy. Bellator sídlí v Hollywoodu, Kalif. a vlastní zábavní gigant Viacom, domovem předních světových značek, zábavy, které se připojují s diváky prostřednictvím zajímavý obsah přes televizi, film, on-line a mobilní platformy.

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