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ĠLIED IR-RIŻULTATI TAL-LEJL & RITRATTI GĦAL BELLATOR 232: MACDONALD VS. LIMA 2

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Bellator 232 Main Card:

Douglas Lima (32-7) defeated Rory MacDonald (21-6-1) via deċiżjoni unanima (49-46, 50-45, 50-45)

Paul Daley (42-17-2) defeated You Awad (23-13) permezz TKO (puntelli) fi 1:30 ta 'round tnejn

Patrick Mix (12-0) defeated Isaiah Chapman (9-4) permezz sottomissjoni (kneebar) fi 3:49 ta round wieħed

Ħajt Manny (11-6) defeated Nick Newell (16-3) permezz deċiżjoni maqsuma (29-28, 27-29, 29-28)

Slice tat-Tarbija (4-2) defeated Craig Campbell (3-4) permezz TKO (minkbejn) fi 0:38 ta round wieħed



Card preliminari:

Ryan Hardy Evans (1-1) defeated Demetrios Plaza (1-1) permezz sottomissjoni (ċowk wara-naked) fi 3:03 tal round tliet

Lance Gibson Jr. (3-0) defeated Dominic Jones (2-2) permezz KO (puntelli) fi 1:58 ta round wieħed

Devin Powell (10-4) defeated Marcus Surin (6-2) via technical submission (mounted guillotine) fi 5:00 ta 'round tnejn

Johnny Lopez (12-4) defeated Dan Cormier (8-10) via deċiżjoni unanima (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)

Jornel Lugo (3-0) defeated John Douma (4-2) via deċiżjoni unanima (30-26, 30-27, 30-27)

Zarrukh Adashev (3-1) defeated Tevin Dyce (3-2) permezz TKO (strajkijiet) fi 1:39 ta 'round tnejn



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

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FULL FIGHT CARD ANNOUNCED FOR MADISON SQUARE GARDEN IN NYC THIS FRIDAY – AIRING EXCLUSIVELY ON DAZN

NEW YORK – The line-up for the highly anticipated Bellator 222: MacDonald vs.. Gracie avveniment has been completed with two title fights and 18 electric bouts in total filling out Bellator’s return to Madison Square Garden this Friday, Ġunju 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) u Chael Sonnen (31-16-1) finally meeting after years of parallel careers in the MMA world.



The main card of Bellator 222 se tixxandar live esklussivament fuq DAZN fi 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 u 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). Barra minn hekk, 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, filwaqt Ricky Bandejas (11-2) welcomes unbeaten Patrick Mix (10-0) fil bantamweight.



Preliminary action for 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) at 145-pounds, as well as a second inter-promotional contest pitting Rena of Rizin (8-2) kontra 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) uċuħ Taylor Turner (3-5) at flyweight. Familiar faces in Mike Kimbel (2-1), Robson Gracie Jr.. (1-0) u Haim Gozali (10-6) will all also compete, while former Il Fighter Ultimate parteċipant Phil Hawes (4-2) will make his promotional debut. Lastly, 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 Main Card:

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

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

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

Bantamweight Bout: Ricky Bandejas (11-2) vs. Patrick Mix (10-0)

Featherweight Bout: Eduardo Dantas (21-6) vs. Juan Archuleta (22-1)

Bantamweight World Title Bout: Darrion Caldwell (13-2) vs. Kyoji Horiguchi (27-2)



Undercard:

Featherweight Bout: Aaron Pico (4-2) vs. Adam Borics (12-0)

Women’s Flyweight Bout: Heather Hardy (2-1) vs. Taylor Turner (3-5)

Women’s Flyweight Bout: Valerie Loureda (1-0) vs. Larkyn Dasch (0-1)

Welterweight Bout: Robson Gracie Jr.. (1-0) vs. Oscar Vera (Pro Début)

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

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

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

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

Ħfief Bout: Marcus Surin (5-1) vs. Nekruz Mirkhojaev (4-2)

Flyweight Bout: Brandon Medina (Pro Début) vs. Brandon Polcare (1-2)

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

Featherweight Bout: John Beneduce (2-2) vs. Kenny Rivera (2-1)



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

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Main Card:

Rory MacDonald (20-5-1) u 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) defeated VETA Arteaga (5-3) permezz TKO (waqfien tabib) fi 1:50 of round three to retain the women’s flyweight title

Benson Henderson (27-8) defeated Adam Piccolot (11-3) permezz deċiżjoni maqsuma (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Phil Davis (20-5, 1 NC) defeated Liam McGeary (13-4) permezz TKO (strajkijiet) fi 4:11 tal round tliet

Gaston Bolanos (5-1) defeated Nathan Stolen (8-5) permezz KO (punch) fi 2:21 ta round wieħed



Card preliminari:

Aviv Gozali (2-0) defeated Travis Crain (0-1) permezz sottomissjoni (ċowk wara-naked) fi 2:15 ta round wieħed

Brandon Faumui (5-3) defeated Chris Avila (6-8) permezz deċiżjoni maqsuma (30-27, 29-28, 28-29)

Matt Perez (5-2) defeated Justin Tenedora (2-2) permezz KO (puntelli) fi 4:52 ta round wieħed

Cass Bell (3-0) defeated Peter Ishiguro (1-1) permezz KO (puntelli) 2:59 ta 'round tnejn

Chuck Campbell (2-0) defeated Bruno Casillas (0-1) permezz KO (irkoppa) fi 1:45 ta round wieħed

Hyder Amil (3-0) defeated Paradise Vaovasa (6-4, 1 NC) permezz sottomissjoni (ċowk wara-naked) fi 2:34 ta round wieħed

Josh San Diego (9-4) defeated Brandon Laroco (5-2) via deċiżjoni unanima (30-27, 30-27, 30-26)

Jordan Williams (8-2, 1 NC) defeated Diego Herzog (4-3-1) permezz tat-TKO fi 1:21 tal round tliet

Abraham Vaesau (5-2, 1 NC) defeated Justin Roswell (3-3, 1 NC) permezz tat-TKO fi 1:59 ta round wieħed

Chris Inocencio (1-1) defeated Boris Novachkov (0-1) permezz deċiżjoni maqsuma (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Thomas Ponce de Leon (3-0) defeated Jamario Mulder (2-4) via deċiżjoni unanima (30-27, 29-27, 29-27)

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

Erik Gunha (2-0-1) u 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

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SAN JOSE, Calif. - All 18 bouts for the highly anticipated Bellator 220: MacDonald vs.. Fitch avveniment, streamed exclusively on DAZN, have been announced when Bellator returns home to the SAP Center at San Jose on Saturday, April 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) returns to action against VETA Arteaga (5-2) in the evening’s co-headliner.



Bellator220: MacDonald vs.. Fitch se tixxandar live esklussivament fuq DAZN, the fastest-growing sports streaming service in the world, fi 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT, filwaqt li azzjoni preliminari se fluss fuq Bellator.com u globalment fuq il-Mobile App Bellator.



Limited tickets remain available at the ThreatMetrix Ticket Office at SAP Center at San Jose, as well as Ticketmaster.com and Bellator.com.



Three former world champions will also appear on the main card, bħala Benson Henderson (26-8) takes on the Bay Area’s own Adam Piccolot (11-2) fil ħfief, filwaqt Phil Davis(19-5, 1 NC) will run it back with Liam McGeary (13-3) fl-azzjoni heavyweight dawl. Barra minn hekk, featherweight Gaston Bolanos (4-1) looks to add to his impressive highlight reelwhen he kicks off the main card versus Nathan Stolen (8-4).




Preliminary action for 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 Début).



Tlesti Bellator 220: MacDonald vs.. Fitch Main Card:

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

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

Bout Karta Ħafifa: Benson Henderson (26-8) vs. Adam Piccolot (11-2)

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

Bout tal-Karta Prinċipali Featherweight: Gaston Bolanos (4-1) vs. Nathan Stolen (8-4)



Card preliminari:

Lightweight Undercard Bout: Aviv Gozali (1-0) vs. Travis Crain (Pro Début)

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

Flyweight Undercard Bout: Justin Tenedora (2-1) vs. Matt Perez (2-2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Featherweight Undercard Bout: Boris Novachkov (Pro Début) vs. Chris Inocencio (0-1)

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

Flyweight Undercard Bout: Erik Gunha (Pro Début) vs. Jon Adams (Pro Début)



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Bellator 206: MOUSASI vs. MACDONALD RESULTS & RITRATTI

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Bellator 206: Mousasi vs. MacDonald Main Card Riżultati:

Gegard Mousasi (44-6-2) defeated Rory MacDonald (20-5) permezz TKO (puntelli) fi 3:23 ta 'round tnejn

Quinton "rewwixta" Jackson (38-13) defeated Wanderlei Silva (35-14) permezz TKO (puntelli) fi 4:32 ta 'round tnejn

Douglas Lima (30-7) defeated Andrey Koreshkov (21-3) via technical submission (ċowk wara-naked) fi 3:04 tal round ħamsa

Aaron Pico (4-1) defeated Leandro Higo (18-5) permezz KO (puntelli) fi 3:19 ta round wieħed

Keri Taylor-Melendez (3-0) defeated Dakota Zimmerman (0-1) permezz deċiżjoni maqsuma (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Gaston Bolanos (4-1) defeated Ysidro Gutierrez (4-3) permezz eliminatorja (puntelli) fi 1:37 ta 'round tnejn

 

Card preliminari Riżultati:

Adam Piccolot (11-2) defeated James Terry (20-10) via deċiżjoni unanima (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)

Jeremiah Monaghan (12-6) defeated Justin Smitley (10-8-1) permezz TKO (puntelli) fi 3:28 ta round wieħed

Arlene Blencowe (11-7) defeated Amber Leibrock (3-2) permezz TKO (slam, puntelli) fi 1:23 tal round tliet

Josh San Diego (8-4) defeated Joe Neal (6-4) permezz deċiżjoni maqsuma (29-28, 27-30, 29-28)

Chuck Campbell (1-0) defeated Joseph Ramirez (1-2) via deċiżjoni unanima (30-27 x3)

Anthony Figueroa Jr. (1-0) defeated Samuel Romero (0-2) via deċiżjoni unanima (29-27, 28-26, 29-26)

Cass Bell (2-0) defeated Ty Costa (3-4) via verbal submission (armbar) 3:06 ta 'round tnejn

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

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

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

 

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

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EVENT AIRS EXCLUSIVELY ON DAZN TOMORROW AT 9 P.M. U / 6 P.M. PT

 

Iżen-IN ritratti | WEIGH-IN VIDEO HERE

Tlesti Bellator 206 Weigh-in Results:

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

Heavyweight Co-Main Event: Quinton "rewwixta" Jackson (254.4) vs. Wanderlei Silva (226.9)

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

Bout tal-Karta Prinċipali Featherweight: Aaron Pico (145.7) vs. Leandro Higo (145.1)

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

Bout tal-Karta Prinċipali Featherweight: Gaston Bolanos (145.2) vs. Ysidro Gutierrez (145.3)

 

Card preliminari:

160-Pound Catchweight Preliminary Bout: Adam Piccolot (159.1) vs. James Terry (160)

Preliminari Bout Featherweight: Jeremiah Monaghan (144.9) vs. Justin Smitley (144.2)

Women’s Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Amber Leibrock (145.4) vs. Arlene Blencowe (145.3)

Preliminari Bout Featherweight: Josh San Diego (139.2) vs. Joe Neal (139.9)

Bantamweight Preliminary Bout: Cass Bell (136) vs. Ty Costa (136)

Bantamweight Preliminary Bout: Isaiah Gonzalez (135.8) vs. Khai Wu (136)

Preliminari Bout Featherweight: Jacob Ycaro (145.3) vs. Ignacio Ortiz (144.9)

Preliminari Bout Featherweight: Laird Anderson (145.8) vs. Ahmed Abdelaziz (147.3)*

Light Heavyweight Preliminary Bout: Chuck Campbell (205.6) vs. Joseph Ramirez (202.4)

Preliminari Ħfief: Anthony Figueroa Jr. (156) vs. Samuel Romero (156)

 

*Missed weight

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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 FUQ Settembru. 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, Il-Ġermanja, Austria, Switzerland and Japan.

 

 

 

“The exciting new partnership with DAZN is a game-changer for Bellator,”Qal il-President ta’ 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. Aktar, 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, President, Netwerk Paramount, TV Land and CMT.

 

 

 

The deal begins with an epic event on IS-SIBT, Seba. 29 from SAP Center at San Jose. The card features a highly anticipated middleweight title fight pitting Gegard Mousasi (44-6-2) kontra 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 "rewwixta" Jackson (37-13) u Wanderlei Silva(35-13).

 

 

 

Also included on Seba. 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, Ġunju 27 through Thursday, Ġunju 28, with tickets going on sale to the general public on Il-ġimgħa, Ġunju 29 fi 10 a.m. PT. Tickets start at just $30 and will be available at the ThreatMetrix Ticket Office at SAP Center at San Jose, kif ukoll Bellator.com and Ticketmaster.

 

 

 

The event will air live on DAZN at 10 p.m. U/7 p.m. PT. Additional bouts will be announced in the coming weeks. 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. Issa, 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. Issa, 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” Jackson’s legendary career has seen him compete against some of the top names in the sport, generating a loyal army of fans along the way. The former PRIDE and UFC champion is the proud owner of many epic highlight reel slams and knockouts that he has racked up throughout his epic battles with the likes of Chuck Liddell, Dan Henderson, “King Mo,” Kevin Randleman and, perhaps most-notably, his trilogy with fellow Bellator athlete Wanderlei Silva, who he now meets at heavyweight on Seba. 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 tas-Sena (2008) and multiple “Fight of the Night” awards. Aktar reċentement, the Brazilian native made his Bellator debut against Chael Sonnen in the main event of Bellator: NYC.

 

Updated Bellator Fight Card:

Middleweight World Title Bout: Gegard Mousasi (44-6-2) vs. Rory MacDonald (20-4)

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

Welterweight World Grand Prix First Round Bout

 

 

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‘BIG’ JOHN MCCARTHY TO JOIN BELLATOR BROADCAST TEAM

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WILL MAKE COLOR COMMENTARY DEBUT AT Bellator 192 FUQ JAN. 20 – LIVE ON PARAMOUNT NETWORK

WKOLL, CHAEL SONNEN SIGNS EXTENSION TO REMAIN IN BROADCAST BOOTH

LOS ANGELES – 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 fuq IS-SIBT, Jannar 20.

 

“With the addition of ‘Big’ John to our broadcast team, we have put together the premier group of MMA commentators ahead of our Jan. 20 debut on the Paramount Network,” Bellator President Scott Coker said. “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.”

 

Over the past 20 snin, “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.”

 

B'żieda, Chael Sonnen has signed an extension to remain a part of select Bellator broadcasts, breaking down all the action alongside Bellator announcers Mike Goldberg u 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 (darbtejn), 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 fi 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 Jan. 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.

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BELLATOR TO GIVE AWAY COMMEMORATIVE BOBBLEHEAD CELEBRATING LIFE OF KIMBO SLICE AT BELLATOR 192 ONSATURDAY, JAN. 20 IN LOS ANGELES

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X'INHU: Limited-Edition Kimbo Porzjon Bobblehead Giveaway

 

The world lost an icon in June of 2016 with the passing of Kimbo Porzjon. 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 IS-SIBT, Jan. 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***

FEJN: The Forum

3900 Il. Manchester Blvd.

Inglewood, Calif. 90305

 

META: IS-SIBT, Jannar 20

Kimbo Porzjon (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 ta Il Fighter Ultimate, 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.

 

INFO ĠLIEDA: Bellator 192: Lima vs. MacDonald will be broadcast LIVE and FREE on Paramount Network at 9 p.m. U/8 p.m. CT, while preliminary action will stream on Bellator.com and the Bellator Mobile App. Tickets for the event are on sale now and can be purchased at Bellator.com, as well as Ticketmaster.com.

 

Aġġornat Bellator 192: MacDonald vs.. Ġir Karta tal-Ġlieda:

Welterweight World Title Main Event: Douglas Lima (29-6) vs. 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

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TICKETS ON SALE THIS Il-ġimgħa

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, Jannar 20.

The main event features two of the best 170-pounders in the world, bħala champ 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 L-Erbgħa, Seba. 27 and Thursday, Seba. 28, while tickets go on sale to the general public starting Il-ġimgħa, Seba. 29 fi 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) fi 9 p.m. U/8 p.m. CT, while preliminary action will stream on Bellator.com and the Bellator Mobile App. Additional bouts will be announced in the coming weeks.

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 tal-aħħar tiegħu 19 kompetizzjonijiet, 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 fi Bellator 179 fit-tieni rawnd.

 

Updated Bellator Card:

Welterweight World Title Main Event: Douglas Lima (29-6) vs. Rory MacDonald (19-4)

 

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About Bellator:

Bellator is a leading mixed martial arts and kickboxing organization featuring many of the best fighters in the world. Taħt id-direzzjoni ta 'promotur ġlieda veteran Scott coker, Bellator hija disponibbli għal kważi 1 billion people worldwide in over 160 pajjiżi. Fl-Istati Uniti, Bellator can be seen on SPIKE, the combat sports television leader. Bellator is comprised of an executive team that includes top industry professionals in television production, orkestrazzjoni avveniment ħajjin, żvilupp ġellied / Relazzjonijiet, akkwist post, ħolqien sponsorship / iżvilupp, liċenzjar internazzjonali, marketing, reklamar, pubbliċità u relazzjonijiet ta ’kummissjoni. Bellator is based in Hollywood, Calif. and owned by entertainment giant Viacom, dar għall-marki fid-dinja ta 'divertiment premier li jgħaqqdu ma' udjenzi permezz tal-kontenut konvinċenti madwar televiżjoni, stampa mozzjoni, pjattaformi mobbli u online.

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