ತಕ್ಷಣದ ಬಿಡುಗಡೆಗಾಗಿ:
ಮಾರ್ಚ್ 23, 2017
CHAEL SONNEN & WANDERLEI SILVA TO SETTLE HEATED
LONG-STANDING RIVALRY IN MAIN EVENT
DOUBLE MAIN EVENT WILL SEE FEDOR EMELIANENKO AND MATT MITRIONE IN AN EXPLOSIVE HEAVYWEIGHT SHOWDOWN
ಹೆಚ್ಚು, TWO BELLATOR WORLD TITLE FIGHTS:
WELTERWEIGHT WORLD CHAMP DOUGLAS LIMA MEETS THE DEBUTING LORENZ LARKIN & ‘IRON’ MICHAEL CHANDLER DEFENDS HIS LIGHTWEIGHT WORLD TITLE AGAINST UNDEFEATED BRENT PRIMUS
LOS ANGELES – Bellator MMA is bringing its biggest event ever to the “Big Apple!"
ಮ್ಯಾಡಿಸನ್ ಸ್ಕ್ವೇರ್ ಗಾರ್ಡನ್, “The World’s Most Famous Arena” and Mecca of combat sports, will host Bellator’s first-ever mixed martial arts event in the state of New York on Saturday, ಜೂನ್ 24 ಜೊತೆ ಫೈಟಿಂಗ್ ಎನ್ವೈಸಿ: Sonnen vs. ಸಿಲ್ವಾ. The blockbuster pay-per-view features two of the sport’s most recognizable names in Chael ಸೋನ್ನೇನ್ (29-15-1) ಮತ್ತು Wanderlei ಸಿಲ್ವಾ (35-12-1, 1 ಎನ್ಸಿ), who will finally meet in a light heavyweight fight that has been brewing since 2011.
The double main event also features ಫೆಡರ್ ಎಮೆಲಿಯನೆಂಕೊ (36-4, 1 ಎನ್ಸಿ), an MMA legend that many consider to be the greatest heavyweight fighter of all-time, ತೆಗೆದುಕೊಳ್ಳುವ ಮ್ಯಾಟ್ Mitrione (11-5) in a bout that will undoubtedly produce fireworks between the heavy-handed strikers.
ಹೆಚ್ಚುವರಿಯಾಗಿ, the Viacom-owned promotion is adding two world championship bouts. ಮೊದಲ, ಡೌಗ್ಲಾಸ್ ಲಿಮಾ (28-6) defends his belt against top free agent signing Lorenz Larkin (18-5, 1 ಎನ್ಸಿ) ಮತ್ತು ನಂತರ, current lightweight champ ಮೈಕೆಲ್ ಚಾಂಡ್ಲರ್(16-3) will put his world title on the line against the undefeated ಬ್ರೆಂಟ್ ಹಿರಿಯ (7-0).
“As a fight promoter, my goal is to put together the biggest cards possible for our fans around the world,” Bellator President Scott Coker said. “Bringing an event of this magnitude to a city and arena like New York and Madison Square Garden has been something Bellator, Spike and Viacom have wanted to make happen for quite some time. ಮೇಲೆ ಜೂನ್ 24, the goal becomes reality, when we put on the biggest event in promotional history, ಫೈಟಿಂಗ್ ಎನ್ವೈಸಿ."
ಫೈಟಿಂಗ್ ಎನ್ವೈಸಿ: Sonnen vs. ಸಿಲ್ವಾ ನಡೆಯುತ್ತದೆ ಶನಿವಾರ, ಜೂನ್ 24 and airs LIVE on pay-per-view beginning at 10 p.m. ಮತ್ತು/7 p.m. ಪಿಟಿ. Prior to the pay-per-view event, SPIKE will air ಫೈಟಿಂಗ್ 180 LIVE and FREE on both coasts, ಆರಂಭಗೊಂಡ 8 p.m. ಮತ್ತು/5 p.m. ಪಿಟಿ. ಹೆಚ್ಚುವರಿಯಾಗಿ, ಫೈಟಿಂಗ್ 180 prelims will air exclusively on Bellator.com and the Bellator Mobile App at 6 p.m. ಮತ್ತು/ 3 p.m. ಪಿಟಿ. Additional contests will be announced in the coming days.
Tickets for the event starting at $60, ಅನ್ವಯಿಸುವ ಸೇವಾ ಶುಲ್ಕಗಳು ಮತ್ತು ತೆರಿಗೆಗಳು ಸೇರಿದಂತೆ, ಮಾರಾಟ ಶುಕ್ರವಾರ, ಮಾರ್ಚ್ 31 at Ticketmaster, TheGarden.com and Bellator.com. Fans can sign up for Bellator Nation here to participate in a presale that will take place ಬುಧವಾರ, March 29-Thursday, ಮಾರ್ಚ್ 30.
ಫೈಟಿಂಗ್ ಎನ್ವೈಸಿ: Sonnen vs. ಸಿಲ್ವಾ will be distributed by G&G Closed Circuit Events to bars, restaurants and other commercial establishments throughout the U.S. ಮತ್ತು ಕೆನಡಾ. ಜಿ&G Events is a leading provider of closed circuit television and has distributed some of the biggest events in sports, including De La Hoya vs. ಮೇವೆದರ್, ಮೇವೆದರ್ ವಿರುದ್ಧ. “Canelo” Alvarez and Mayweather vs. ಪ್ಯಾಕ್ವಿಯೊ, as well as Bellator 120: Rampage vs. ಕಿಂಗ್ ಮೊ. “G&G is thrilled about Bellator being back in the pay-per-view business with this tremendous event. We look forward to handling the distribution nationwide and for Canada,” said G&G President Nicolas Gagliardi. ಜಿ&G Events can be contacted at www.ggccevents.com ಅಥವಾ ಫೋನ್ ಮೂಲಕ(888) 258-7115.
ಹೆಚ್ಚುವರಿಯಾಗಿ, through Bellator’s global distribution partners, ಫೈಟಿಂಗ್ ಎನ್ವೈಸಿ: Sonnen vs. ಸಿಲ್ವಾ will be available in over 140 countries around the world.
Sonnen spent a majority of his 44-fight career with the UFC, a run that saw him defeat current middleweight champion Michael Bisping, and compete against the likes of Jon Jones, ಆಂಡರ್ಸನ್ ಸಿಲ್ವಾ (ಎರಡು ಬಾರಿ), Rashad Evans, “Shogun” Rua, Demian Maia and Brian Stann. In addition to his in-ring action, the West Linn, ಅದಿರು. native has mastered the art of being in front of the camera, doing broadcast work for both ESPN and Fox Sports. Following a three-year hiatus from active MMA competition, Sonnen returned to the cage against ಟಿಟೊ ಒರ್ಟಿಜ್ ನಲ್ಲಿ ಫೈಟಿಂಗ್ 170 ಜನವರಿಯಲ್ಲಿ.
“The Axe Murderer” has fought in some of the most memorable feuds and battles the sport has ever seen. His wars with“Rampage” Jackson, ಟಿಟೊ ಒರ್ಟಿಜ್, Mirko Cro Cop, ವಿಟರ್ ಬೆಲ್ಫೋರ್ಟ್, Dan Henderson, Kazushi Sakuraba, Chuck Liddell and Michael Bisping remain some of the more memorable bouts in MMA history. Silva is far from ready to close the book on his illustrious career, returning to action against a man that he has despised for quite some time. In addition to the PRIDE middleweight title, Silva’s trophy case includes awards for “Fight of the Year” (2003, 2004, 2007), ವರ್ಷದ ಕೋ (2008) and multiple “Fight of the Night” awards, including one for each of his last three fights. He now looks to continue entertaining fans inside the Bellator cage and begins with a bout several years in the making.
ಮಾಜಿ ಪ್ರೈಡ್ ಚಾಂಪಿಯನ್, "ಕೊನೆಯ ಚಕ್ರವರ್ತಿ" ಅತ್ಯಂತ ಪೂಜ್ಯ ಮತ್ತು ಗೌರವಾನ್ವಿತ ಹೆವಿವೇಯ್ಟ್ ಕಾದಾಳಿಗಳು ಕ್ರೀಡಾ ಕಂಡಿದೆ ಒಂದಾಗಿದೆ. ಸ್ಟೋನ್ ಮುಖದ ಮತ್ತು ಸ್ತಬ್ಧ, ಎಮೆಲಿಯನೆಂಕೊ ಇತಿಹಾಸ ಎಂಎಂಎ ಅತ್ಯಂತ ಪ್ರಭಾವಶಾಲಿ ಅಜೇಯ ಗೆರೆಗಳನ್ನು ಒಂದು ಕಂಪನಿಯಾಗಿತ್ತು, ನಡುವೆ ಒಂದು ಸರದಿಯ ಕಳೆದುಕೊಳ್ಳುತ್ತಿದ್ದದ್ದು 2001 ಮತ್ತು 2009. ಎಂಎಂಎ ಮತ್ತು ಸ್ಯಾಂಬೊ ಒಂದು ಬಹು ಬಾರಿ ವಿಶ್ವ ಚಾಂಪಿಯನ್, ಫೆಡರ್ ಇತ್ತೀಚೆಗೆ ಸಂಕ್ಷಿಪ್ತ ವಿರಾಮದ ನಂತರ ಕ್ರೀಡಾ ಮರಳಿದರು, accumulating two decisive wins since his return to action.
Matt Mitrione remains poised to make an impact in the Bellator heavyweight division following two emphatic wins since signing with Bellator in 2016. The Illinois native and standout defensive end at Purdue University earned All-Big Ten honors in 2000 and subsequently earned his way into the NFL where he played six seasons as a member of the New York Giants and Minnesota Vikings. Mitrione ultimately found his way into MMA where he became a high-level competitor, defeating the likes of the late Kimbo Slice, Derrick Lewis and Gabriel Gonzaga.
Hailing from Atlanta, ಗ. “The Phenom” has been ruling the roost at 170-pounds in Bellator for the better part of three years. A winner of 16 ತನ್ನ ಕೊನೆಯ 18 ಸ್ಪರ್ಧೆಗಳು, the American Top Team product remains set on doing away with all viable contenders at welterweight and his first step since reclaiming the strap from ಆಂಡ್ರೇ Koreshkov comes against one of Bellator’s newest signees, Lorenz Larkin.
Set to enter the Bellator fray is a “Monsoon” of violent proportions – unanimously ranked on lists compiling the top-ten welterweights on the planet, Larkin is set to continue his career in Bellator, after inking an exclusive, multi-fight contract last week. A known finisher, the pride of Riverside, ಕ್ಯಾಲಿಫೋರ್ನಿಯಾ. will make his promotional debut a winner of four out of five.
Chandler will look to defend his belt for the first time since successfully defending it in a “Fight of the Year” candidate against ಬೆನ್ಸನ್ ಹೆಂಡರ್ಸನ್ ನವೆಂಬರ್. A 16-fight veteran of Bellator MMA, Chandler has consistently proven that he belongs among the world’s elite, riding into his bout on ಜೂನ್ 24 on a streak of four straight victories.
Also a native of Oregon, the surging Primus remains unbeaten after five consecutive wins to begin his Bellator MMA career. ನಲ್ಲಿ ಮಾತ್ರ 31, Primus has been committed to honing his craft since he was 13, going as far as to sell his landscaping business to keep his hopes of someday becoming a champion alive. ಮೇಲೆ ಜೂನ್ 24, he finally has the opportunity to make his dreams come to fruition.
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ಅಪ್ಡೇಟ್ಗೊಳಿಸಲಾಗಿದೆ ಫೈಟಿಂಗ್ ಎನ್ವೈಸಿ: Sonnen vs. ಸಿಲ್ವಾ ಫೈಟ್ ಕಾರ್ಡ್:
Light Heavyweight Main Event: Chael ಸೋನ್ನೇನ್ (29-15-1) ವಿರುದ್ಧ. Wanderlei ಸಿಲ್ವಾ (35-12-1, 1 ಎನ್ಸಿ)
Heavyweight Main Event: ಫೆಡರ್ ಎಮೆಲಿಯನೆಂಕೊ (36-4, 1 ಎನ್ಸಿ) ವಿರುದ್ಧ. ಮ್ಯಾಟ್ Mitrione (11-5)
Welterweight World Title Bout: ಡೌಗ್ಲಾಸ್ ಲಿಮಾ (28-6) ವಿರುದ್ಧ. Lorenz Larkin (18-5, 1 ಎನ್ಸಿ)
Lightweight World Title Bout: ಮೈಕೆಲ್ ಚಾಂಡ್ಲರ್ (16-3) ವಿರುದ್ಧ. ಬ್ರೆಂಟ್ ಹಿರಿಯ (7-0)
