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PAIR OF INJURIES FORCE CHANGES TO MAIN CARD OF ‘BELLATOR 160: HENDERSON VS. PITBULL’

CODY WALKER STEPS UP ON SHORT NOTICE TO CHALLENGE UNDEFEATED A.J. MCKEE, WHILE GEORGI KARAKHANYAN-BUBBA JENKINS MOVED TO SPIKE-TELEVISED CARD

SANTA MONICA, CALIF (August 16, 2016) – Just nine days before the highly anticipated "Bellator 160: Henderson vs. Pitbull ” Veranstaltung August 26 im Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif., injuries sustained by main card fighters Henry Corrales und Lena Ovchynnikova have shaken things up a bit. Ungeschlagenen Feder A.J. McKee (4-0) trifft nun auf Cody Walker (7-2), während Bubba Jenkins (11-2) und Georgi Karakhanyan (24-6-1) find themselves in a featherweight feature fight during the SPIKE-televised main card.

The fights join a main card that spotlights a super fight at 155-pounds between Benson Henderson (23-6) und Patricio "Pitbull" (25-3), as the two will duke it out for a shot at Michael Chandler’s championship belt. Außerdem, an explosive lightweight contest pitting Sie Awad (19-7) gegen Derek Anderson (13-2) will serve as the evening’s co-main event.

In vorläufiger Aktion, Welterweights Kevin "Baby Slice" Ferguson Jr.. und Joey Davis will make their professional debuts, während Chinzo Machida (3-2) will compete for the first time under the Bellator MMA banner.

Tickets für die Veranstaltung beginnen um $30 and can be purchased now on Ticketmaster and at Honda Center Box Office. Die Türen öffnen um offen 4:45 p.m. PT Ortszeit und der erste Vorkampf - von dem die Streams leben Bellator.com und Die Bellator Mobile App — beginnt um 5:00 p.m. PT.

After beginning his career 7-1 als Amateur, the 21-year-old “Mercenary” has made a splash on the professional circuit, recording a perfect 4-0 mark through his first four bouts. McKee has fought under the Bellator MMA banner ever since he made his professional debut in 2015, finishing all of his contests in the opening frame, including three knockouts and a rear-naked choke submission. McKee’s most recent victory came at the expense of Italian Danilo Belluardo during the mixed martial arts portion of Bellator MMA’s first-ever event overseas, "Bellator 152: Freire vs.. Souza.“ The Long Beach, Calif. native will now take his flashy personality to the Honda Center, where he will have the chance to put his unique skill set on full display in front of his hometown fans.

Agreeing to take a professional mixed martial arts contest on short notice is no easy task, doing so against an undefeated fighter the caliber of McKee is even more daunting. But that’s exactly the scenario Walker finds himself in now ahead of next Friday’s Ereignis. A two-time competitor for Bellator, “The Crow” will look to move above .500 within the promotion when he enters the cage at Honda Center. The 28-year-old Texan has ended all seven of his professional victories via TKO or KO, including four in the first round.

A longtime veteran of Bellator MMA, Karakhanyan will look to get back on track after dropping two closely contested decision losses against Jenkins, who he handily defeated nearly two years ago via guillotine submission. Known to many mixed martial arts fans as “Insane,” the 31-year-old has finished 18 seines 24 gewinnt als Profi, earning himself multiple titles in regional promotions along the way. Following multiple setbacks to his knee, the Russian fighter is finally healthy and now looks to climb the 145-pound ladder in a competitive division that he once sat atop as the No. 1 Anwärter.

Just a few years ago, Bubba Jenkins was widely regarded as the top MMA prospect in all of the sport, though the title became tainted following the aforementioned loss to Karakhanyan at “Bellator 132.” The former NCAA National Champion wrestler with Arizona State University now has three consecutive wins under his belt, and is looking for redemption. Heading into his 11th fight under the Scot Coker-led promotion, the 28-year-old “Highlight Kid” looks to put on a standout performance in Bellator’s incredibly deep featherweight division. Einschalten August 26 to see if the Corona, Calif., native can return the favor and finish Karakhanyan in front of his local supporters.

 

Complete "Bellator 160: Henderson vs. Pitbull ”SPIKE-TV-Hauptkarte:

Leichtgewicht Nr. 1 Contender Main Event: Benson Henderson (23-6) vs. Patricio "Pitbull" Freire (25-3)

Leichte Co-Main Event: Sie Awad (19-7) vs. Derek Anderson (13-2)

Featherweight Eigenschaft Bout: A.J. McKee (4-0) vs. Cody Walker (7-2)

Featherweight Eigenschaft Bout: Bubba Jenkins (11-2) vs. Georgi Karakhanyan (24-6-1)

 

Bellator.com-gestreamte vorläufige Karte:

Federgewicht vorläufiger Kampf: Chinzo Machida (3-2) vs. Mario Navarro (4-4)

Weltergewicht Vorrunde: Joey Davis (Profidebüt) vs. Keith Cutrone (1-0)

Weltergewicht Vorrunde: Kevin Ferguson Jr.. (Profidebüt) vs. Jon Tomasian (Profidebüt)

Leichter vorläufiger Kampf: Gabriel Green (2-0) vs. Alex Trinidad (1-0)

Vorgewicht im Fliegengewicht: Steve Ramirez (4-1) vs. Ron Henderson (4-2)

Vorgewicht im Fliegengewicht: Kyle Estrada (3-2) vs. David Duran (3-4)

Leichter vorläufiger Kampf: Mike Segura (4-3) vs. Jacob Rosales (3-2)

Weltergewicht Vorrunde: Jonny Cisneros (9-4) vs. Andy Murad (12-2)

Leichter vorläufiger Kampf: Jake Roberts (6-0) vs. Stephen Martinez (11-4)

CHINZO MACHIDA SET FOR BELLATOR MMA DEBUT DURING PRELIMINARY PORTION OF ‘BELLATOR 160: HENDERSON VS. PITBULL’

 

SANTA MONICA, CALIF (August 8, 2016) - Chinzo Machida (3-2) will make his promotional debut in featherweight preliminary action at "Bellator 160: Henderson vs. Pitbull ” auf August 26 im Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif., gegen Mario Navarro (4-4).

Der Kampf schließt sich einer Hauptkarte an, die ein leichtes Hauptereignis zwischen anderen Superstars enthält Benson Henderson (23-6) und Patricio "Pitbull" (25-3). Außerdem, unbesiegt Knockout Künstler A.J. McKee (4-0) Zusammenstöße mit der ehemaligen KOTC-Titelliste Henry Corrales (12-3), während explosive Leichtgewichte Sie Awad(19-7) und Derek Anderson (13-2) Gehen Sie in einem Matchup, das Sie nicht missen möchten, von Kopf bis Fuß. Rounding out the televised action is a women’s flyweight encounter pitting Lena Ovchynnikova (11-4) gegen Jaimelene Nievera (4-1).

Während des vorläufigen Teils der Veranstaltung, den man gesehen haben muss, Bubba Jenkins (11-2) wird nach Rache suchen Georgi "Insane" Karakhanyan (24-6-1) in einem Federgewicht Rückkampf. Im Weltergewicht Aktion, beide Kevin "Baby Slice" Ferguson Jr.. und Joey Davis will both suit up for the first time under the Bellator umbrella and make their professional debuts.

"Bellator 160: Henderson vs. Pitbull ” Auf erfolgt August 26 im Honda Center von Anaheim, Kalifornien, und wird LIVE und KOSTENLOS auf SPIKE at ausgestrahlt 10 p.m. UND/9 p.m. CT.

Türen für die Veranstaltung am offenen 4:45 p.m. PT Ortszeit und der erste Vorkampf - von dem die Streams leben Bellator.com und Die Bellator Mobile App — beginnt um 5:00 p.m. PT. Tickets für die Veranstaltung beginnen gerade bei $30 und kann ab sofort bei Ticketmaster und an der Honda Center Box Office gekauft werden.

Machida, the elder brother of former light heavyweight champion Lyoto Machida, has only fought five times in his career, but is currently riding a two-fight winning streak. Machida impressively finished Brian Wood via flying knee for Resurrection Fighting Alliance in 2014 und am August 26 Machida will be fighting an opponent who’s currently on the opposite end of the spectrum, and has lost his last two outings. If unfamiliar with Machida’s handy work, look no further than his aforementioned finish of Wood here.

Navarro, 33, has competed almost exclusively in his home state of California, mit 7 von 8 fights taking place a short drive from his home in Huntington Beach. A two-fight veteran of Bellator MMA, “Handsome” has competed against Cleber Luciano and Brandon Bender under the Scott Coker-led promotion and will look to get back to his winning ways in Anaheim, Calif., am Aug. 26.

Complete "Bellator 160: Henderson vs. Pitbull ”SPIKE-TV-Hauptkarte:

Leichtgewicht Nr. 1 Contender Main Event: Benson Henderson (23-6) vs. Patricio "Pitbull" Freire (25-3)

Leichte Co-Main Event: Sie Awad (19-7) vs. Derek Anderson (13-2)

Fliegengewicht Eigenschaft Bout: Lena Ovchynnikova (11-4) vs. Jaimelene Nievera (4-1)

Featherweight Eigenschaft Bout: A.J. McKee (4-0) vs. Henry Corrales (12-3)

 

Bellator.com-gestreamte vorläufige Karte:

Federgewicht vorläufiger Kampf: Chinzo Machida (3-2) vs. Mario Navarro (4-4)

Federgewicht vorläufiger Kampf: Bubba Jenkins (11-2) vs. Georgi Karakhanyan (24-6-1)

Weltergewicht Vorrunde: Joey Davis (Profidebüt) vs. Keith Cutrone (1-0)

Weltergewicht Vorrunde: Kevin Ferguson Jr.. (Profidebüt) vs. Jon Tomasian (Profidebüt)

Leichter vorläufiger Kampf: Gabriel Green (2-0) vs. Alex Trinidad (1-0)

Vorgewicht im Fliegengewicht: Steve Ramirez (4-1) vs. Ron Henderson (4-2)

Vorgewicht im Fliegengewicht: Kyle Estrada (3-2) vs. David Duran (3-4)

Leichter vorläufiger Kampf: Mike Segura (4-3) vs. Jacob Rosales (3-2)

Weltergewicht Vorrunde: Jonny Cisneros (9-4) vs. Andy Murad (12-2)

Leichter vorläufiger Kampf: Jake Roberts (6-0) vs. Stephen Martinez (11-4)

LENA OVCHYNNIKOVA-JAIMELENE NIEVERA FLYWEIGHT ENCOUNTER BEENDET DIE STAPELTE HAUPTKARTE VON „BELLATOR 160“ IM HONDA CENTER AM AUG. 26

Die vorläufige Karte nimmt weiterhin die Form an

SANTA MONICA, CALIF (August 2, 2016) - Ein Matchup Pitting im Fliegengewicht Lena Ovchynnikova (11-4) gegen Jaimelene Nievera (4-1) wurde auf die Hauptkarte von zugesetztem "Bellator 160: Henderson vs. Pitbull ” auf August 26 im Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif.

 

Der Kampf schließt sich einer Hauptkarte an, die ein leichtes Hauptereignis zwischen anderen Superstars enthält Benson Henderson (23-6) und Patricio "Pitbull"(25-3). Außerdem, unbesiegt Knockout Künstler A.J. McKee (4-0) Zusammenstöße mit der ehemaligen KOTC-Titelliste Henry Corrales (12-3), während explosive Leichtgewichte Sie Awad (19-7) und Derek Anderson (13-2) Gehen Sie in einem Matchup, das Sie nicht missen möchten, von Kopf bis Fuß.

 

Während des vorläufigen Teils der Veranstaltung, den man gesehen haben muss, Bubba Jenkins (11-2) wird nach Rache suchen Georgi "Insane" Karakhanyan (24-6-1) in einem Federgewicht Rückkampf. Im Weltergewicht Aktion, beide Kevin "Baby Slice" Ferguson Jr.. und Joey Davis werden beide zum ersten Mal unter dem Dach von Bellator auftreten, wenn sie ihr professionelles Debüt geben.

 

"Bellator 160: Henderson vs. Pitbull ” Auf erfolgt August 26 im Honda Center von Anaheim, Kalifornien, und wird LIVE und KOSTENLOS auf SPIKE at ausgestrahlt 10 p.m. UND/9 p.m. CT.

 

Türen für die Veranstaltung am offenen 4:45 p.m. PT Ortszeit und der erste Vorkampf - von dem die Streams leben Bellator.com und Die Bellator Mobile App — beginnt um 5:00 p.m. PT. Tickets für die Veranstaltung beginnen gerade bei $30 und kann ab sofort bei Ticketmaster und an der Honda Center Box Office gekauft werden.

 

Kampf aus der Ukraine, Ovchynnikova wird auf der Suche nach ihrem ersten Sieg unter dem MMA-Banner von Bellator seit ihrem Beitritt zur Promotion Anfang dieses Jahres in den Käfig eintreten. Nach ihrem professionellen Debüt in 2006, "Hunter" kam mit lodernden Waffen heraus, Siege in jedem ihrer ersten acht Kämpfe. Ihrer 11 Karriere gewinnt, acht sind als Vorlage gekommen, darunter sechs der Armbar-Sorte.

 

Nievera wird sich darauf vorbereiten, den ukrainischen Star in dem sicherlich härtesten Test ihrer jungen Karriere herauszufordern. Frisch nach einem nachdrücklichen Ko-Sieg gegen Stephanie Frausto bei "Bellator 154: Davis vs. König Mo," die Union City, Calif., native ist bestrebt, noch einmal in den Käfig zurückzutreten und Bellator MMA zu vertreten. Spitzname „Queenie,„Das 31-jährige MMA-Produkt von Dragon House hat es sich zum Ziel gesetzt, ihre derzeitige Siegesserie in drei Kämpfen auszubauen, wenn sie in Anaheim im Mittelpunkt steht August 26.

 

Aktualisiert "Bellator 160: Henderson vs. Pitbull ”SPIKE-TV-Hauptkarte:

Leichtgewicht Nr. 1 Contender Main Event: Benson Henderson (23-6) vs. Patricio "Pitbull" Freire (25-3)

Leichte Co-Main Event: Sie Awad (19-7) vs. Derek Anderson (13-2)

Fliegengewicht Eigenschaft Bout: Lena Ovchynnikova (11-4) vs. Jaimelene Nievera (4-1)

Featherweight Eigenschaft Bout: A.J. McKee (4-0) vs. Henry Corrales (12-3)

 

Bellator.com-gestreamte vorläufige Karte:

Federgewicht vorläufiger Kampf: Bubba Jenkins (11-2) vs. Georgi Karakhanyan (24-6-1)

Weltergewicht Vorrunde: Joey Davis (Profidebüt) vs. Keith Cutrone (1-0)

Weltergewicht Vorrunde: Kevin Ferguson Jr.. (Profidebüt) vs. Johnny Tomasian (Profidebüt)

Leichter vorläufiger Kampf: Gabriel Green (2-0) vs. Alex Trinidad (1-0)

Vorgewicht im Fliegengewicht: Steve Ramirez (4-1) vs. Ron Henderson (4-2)

‘BABY SLICE’ KEVIN FERGUSON JR. SET TO MEET JONATHAN TOMASIAN AT ‘BELLATOR 160’ IN ANAHEIM ON AUGUST 26

WRESTLING PRODIGY JOEY DAVIS MATCHED WITH KEITH CUTRONE FOR HIS PROFESSIONAL DEBUT

SANTA MONICA, CALIF. (August 1, 2016) – The announcement of his Bellator MMA arrival had "Baby Slice" Kevin Ferguson Jr.. trending on social media for two-straight days, Und heute, Bellator Officials have confirmed that his first challenge as a professional mixed martial artist will be Jonathan Tomasian in a welterweight attraction at “Bellator 160: Henderson vs. Pitbull.”

 

Außerdem, Ferguson’s teammate at “Body Shop Gym," Joey Davis will also make his professional debut, wenn er übernimmt Keith Cutrone (1-0) bei 170 Pfund.

 

The stacked event takes place on August 26 im Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif., und wird LIVE und KOSTENLOS auf SPIKE at ausgestrahlt 10 p.m. UND/9 p.m. CT. Tickets gibt es ab nur $30 and can be purchased now on Ticketmaster and at the Honda Center Box Office. Doors for “Bellator 160: Henderson vs. Pitbull ”am offenen 4:45 p.m. PT Ortszeit und der erste Vorkampf - von dem die Streams leben Bellator.com und Die Bellator Mobile App — beginnt um 5:00 p.m. PT.

 

These two welterweight matchups join a card that features a stellar 155-pound main event between Benson Henderson (23-6) und Patricio "Pitbull" (25-3). Zusätzlich, two standout featherweight fights have also been announced, seeing the young and undefeated A.J. McKee (4-0) meet former KOTC titlist Henry Corrales (12-3) and NCAA National Champion Wrestler Bubba Jenkins (11-2) übernehmen Georgi "Insane" Karakhanyan (24-6-1).

 

Signed to a developmental deal in April, “Baby Slice” makes his pro debut on the event’s Bellator.com-streamed preliminary card. The son of the late, great “Kimbo Slice,” Ferguson Jr. broke onto the scene very quietly earlier this year in an amateur bout in Western Massachusetts, where he scored a knockout victory just 83 Sekunden in der ersten Runde. MMA reporter Chuck Mindenhall was on-site to cover the story. ‘Baby Slice’ trains at Antonio McKee’s “Body Shop Gym” in Long Beach alongside other “Bellator 160” competitors McKee, Jenkins and Davis.

 

Tomasian makes his professional debut under Bellator’s bright lights in a high profile situation that he hopes to make the most of. The 20-year-old Santa Clara, Calif., native has slightly more cage time than Slice, winning both of his amateur outings, once by knockout and the other by decision. Tomasian is currently training with Manny Rocha at Strive Jiu Jitsu Academy in Lodi Calif., where he has earned a purple belt in the art.

 

Davis is a 21-year-old standout wrestler who competed at Notre Dame College, where he accumulated an incredible undefeated 131-0 record and four consecutive NCAA Division II Championships during his college tenure, becoming the only Division II wrestler to ever win four national titles and go unbeaten in a career. Jetzt, Davis looks to parlay his wrestling success in the mixed martial arts cage on Aug. 26 in the Anaheim, where Davis will have plenty of hometown fans in attendance.

 

Amassing an 8-1 record on the amateur circuit, Cutrone has previously gotten his feet wet professionally, winning his pro debut via stoppage this past March. “The Bone” is a Strikeforce veteran, competing at the promotion’s “Challengers 11” card in 2010. With a strong base in wrestling and jiu-jitsu, Cutrone held a regional title at 185-pounds before permanently moving to welterweight as a professional.

 

"Bellator 160: Henderson vs. Pitbull ”SPIKE-TV-Hauptkarte:

Leichtgewicht Nr. 1 Contender Main Event: Benson Henderson (23-6) vs. Patricio "Pitbull" Freire (25-3)

Leichte Feature Bout: Sie Awad (19-7) vs. Derek Anderson (13-2)

Featherweight Eigenschaft Bout: A.J. McKee (4-0) vs. Henry Corrales (12-3)

Featherweight Eigenschaft Bout: Bubba Jenkins (11-2) vs. Georgi Karakhanyan (24-6-1)

 

Bellator.com-gestreamte vorläufige Karte:

Weltergewicht Vorrunde: Joey Davis (Profidebüt) vs. Keith Cutrone (1-0)

Weltergewicht Vorrunde: Kevin Ferguson Jr.. (Profidebüt) vs. Jonathan Tomasian (Profidebüt)

TWO FEATHERWEIGHT THRILLERS ADDED TO ‘BELLATOR 160: HENDERSON VS. PITBULL’ AT HONDA CENTER ON AUG. 26

A.J. MCKEE PUTS UNDEFEATED MARK ON THE LINE AGAINST HENRY CORRALES AND BUBBA JENKINS LOOKS TO EVEN THE SCORE AGAINST GEORGI KARAKHANYAN

SANTA MONICA, CALIF (Juli 25, 2016) – Two high-profile featherweight attractions have been added to the main card of the recently announced "Bellator 160: Henderson vs. Pitbull ” Veranstaltung August 26 im Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif. The first pitting the undefeated A.J. McKee (4-0) gegen Henry Corrales (12-3), and the second newly-announced bout will see Bubba Jenkins(11-2) attempt to avenge a previous loss against Georgi Karakhanyan (24-6-1).

 

Tickets für "Bellator 160: Henderson vs. Pitbull ” ab $30 and can be purchased now on Ticketmaster and at Honda Center Box Office. Türen für die Veranstaltung am offenen 4:45 p.m. PT Ortszeit und der erste Vorkampf - von dem die Streams leben Bellator.com undDie Bellator Mobile App — beginnt um 5:00 p.m. PT. Weitere Wettbewerbe werden in den kommenden Wochen bekannt gegeben.

 

The main event of the evening features a marquee matchup at 155-pounds, wann Benson Henderson (23-6) returns to the division that he reigned supreme over for the many years to face former featherweight champion Patricio "Pitbull" (25-3), who is moving up in weight for the bout. Both men will be vying for a shot at Michael Chandler’s championship belt when they meet on August 26 in Anaheim.

 

Bei 21 Jahre alt, McKee is undoubtedly one of the of mixed martial arts top young prospects. After beginning his career 7-1 als Amateur, “Mercenary” has made a splash on the professional circuit, recording a perfect 4-0 mark through his first four bouts. McKee has fought under the Bellator MMA banner since day one of his professional career, finishing all of his contests in the opening frame, including three knockouts and a rear-naked choke submission. The Long Beach, Calif. native will bring his flashy skillset just down the 91 Freeway to Honda Center, where he will have the opportunity to put on a show in front of his hometown fans.

After beginning his professional career 12-0, Corrales will enter the cage for the second time this year in search of his first win under the direction of Bellator MMA. Since joining the Scott Coker-led promotion, Corrales has fought nothing short of elite talent, challenging current champion Daniel Straus, Emmanuel Sanchez, and Patricio “Pitbull” on short notice. Of his 12 Karriere Siege, the 29-year-old featherweight has earned four knockouts and six submissions; including a brutal knockout of Gustavo Limon just 20 Sekunden in Runde. Fighting out of Whittier, Calif., Corrales will share the home floor with his opponent and fellow California native, A.J. McKee, in Anaheim during the main card of "Bellator 160: Henderson vs. Pitbull ” auf August 26.

 

A longtime veteran of Bellator MMA, Karakhanyan will look to get back on track after dropping two closely-contested decision losses against Jenkins, who he handily defeated nearly two years ago via guillotine submission. Known to many mixed martial arts fans and pundits as “Insane,” the 31-year-old has finished 18 seines 24 gewinnt als Profi, winning titles in multiple regional promotions along the way. A product of Millenia MMA in Rancho Cucamonga, Calif., where he trains alongside close friend Saad Awad, the Russian fighter is finally healthy following multiple setbacks to his knee. Karakhanyan now looks to climb the 145-pound ladder, in a stacked division that he once sat atop as the No. 1 Anwärter.
Just a few years ago, Bubba Jenkins was widely regarded as the top MMA prospect in all of the sport, though the title became tainted following the aforementioned loss to Karakhanyan at “Bellator 132.” The former NCAA National Champion wrestler with Arizona State University now has three consecutive wins under his belt, and is looking for redemption. Heading into his 11th fight under the Bellator MMA banner, the 28-year-old “Highlight Kid” looks to put on a stand-out performance in Bellator’s incredibly deep featherweight division.

 

Aktualisiert "Bellator 160: Henderson vs. Pitbull” Main Card:

Bellator MMA Lightweight No. 1 Contender Main Event: Benson Henderson (23-6) vs. Patricio "Pitbull" Freire (25-3)

Bellator Fighting Championships im Feder Funktion Kampf: A.J. McKee (4-0) vs. Henry Corrales (12-3)

Bellator Fighting Championships im Feder Funktion Kampf: Bubba Jenkins (11-2) vs. Georgi Karakhanyan (24-6-1)

 

BENSON HENDERSON-PATRICIO ‘PITBULL’ TO VIE FOR LIGHTWEIGHT TITLE SHOT DURING MAIN EVENT OF ‘BELLATOR 160: HENDERSON VS. PITBULL’

 

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SANTA MONICA, CALIF (Juli 20, 2016) - Patricio "Pitbull" (25-3) is actively seeking revenge for his brother Patricky “Pitbull” after Bellator MMA’s new 155-pound kingpin Michael Chandler brutally finished the elder Freire during the co-main event of last month’s "Bellator: Dynamit 2" Ereignis.

 

Patricio will be given the opportunity to avenge his brother’s loss – but in order to reach Chandler, “Pitbull” must first defeat Benson Henderson(23-6) im Main Event von "Bellator 160: Henderson vs. Pitbull ” auf August 26 inside Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif., and airing LIVE and FREE on SPIKE at 10 p.m. UND/9 p.m. CT.

 

The card will be the Scott Coker-led promotions first at the Honda Center, which is home to the NHL’s Anaheim Ducks, AFL’s LA KISS, the Wooden Legacy Basketball Tournament, as well as the Big West Basketball Tournament.

 

Tickets ab $30 für "Bellator 160: Henderson vs. Pitbull ” can be purchased on Ticketmaster and Honda Center Box Office starting Freitag, Juli 22 with an exclusive Bellator Nation pre-sale on Thursday, Juli 21.

 

Following Chandler’s knockout of Patricky, “Iron Mike” scaled the Bellator Cage to celebrate with his hometown faithful of St. Louis, but was immediately met by Patricio, who had been cornering his brother. The two exchanged words and now Bellator’s former featherweight titlist has made the decision to move up to lightweight and begin his path towards gold in two divisions.

 

Click image above to watch the altercation

 

In the way stands Henderson, a former UFC and WEC lightweight champion, who after three fights at welterweight now returns to the division where he reigned supreme for nearly two years. In seinem Bellator MMA-Debüt, despite a size disparity, “Smooth” fought valiantly against 170-pound championAndrey Koreshkov, eine einstimmige Entscheidung fallen lassen. Now it will be “Pitbull” who’s fighting the larger competitor, and it all comes to a head during the main event of "Bellator 160: Henderson vs. Pitbull ” auf August. 26, LIVE und KOSTENLOS auf SPIKE.

 

Weitere Wettbewerbe werden in den kommenden Wochen bekannt gegeben.

 

"Bellator 160: Henderson vs. Pitbull” Main Card:

Bellator MMA Lightweight #1 Contender Main Event: Benson Henderson (25-3) vs. Patricio "Pitbull" Freire (25-3)

 

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SPIKE TV PRESENTS A KNOCKOUT WEEKEND OF WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP COMBAT SPORTS

Bellator MMA Presents:
BENSON HENDERSON vs.
PATRICIO “PITBULL” FREIRE
Auf Freitag, August 26
Premier Boxing Champions präsentiert:
ROBERT GUERRERO vs.
DAVID PERALTA
Also Featuring
Alfredo Angulo &
Terrell Gausha
Auf Samstag, August 27
Honda Center In Anaheim, SOWIE. To Host These Back-To-Back Major
Combat Sports Events

 

New York, NY, Juli 16, 2016The most action-packed, hardest-hitting weekend in sports this summer will be not be in Riobut in Anaheimas Spike Sports presents two world-class events on back-to-back nights. Bellator MMA’s Benson Henderson(23-6) und Patrick “Pitbull” Freire (25-3), two of the most exciting mixed martial arts fighters in the world, do battle on Freitag, August 26 (10:00pm-12:00Uhr ET/PT). The action continues the next day with Robert “The Ghost” Krieger(33-4-1) Annahme David Emanuel Peralta (25-2-1) auf Samstag, August 27 (9:00-11:00Uhr ET/PT). Both events will emanate from Honda Center in Anaheim, SOWIE.
Benson Henderson has fought and beaten many of the best fighters in the world. His impressive resume includes victories over: Frankie Edgar, Donald Cerrone, Gilbert Melendez, Nate Diaz, Jim Miller and Bellator’s Josh Thomson. Aber “Glatt” has never faced an angry “Pitbull” in one of the most important fights of his life.
Patrick “Pitbull” Freiere is a former featherweight world champion who is stepping up to lightweight in the biggest challenge of his decorated career. In a Shakespearean twist, a win over Henderson would put him in line for a title shot against recently crowned 155-pound champion Michael Chandler, who scored a brutal knockout over Patricio’s brother to secure the division’s crown. But to avenge his brother’s loss, he must first defeat the highly-regardedBendo.
Henderson is also in need of a big win as his recent Bellator debut was spoiled by welterweight champion Andrey Koreshkov. The hard-hitting Russian scored a unanimous decision victory in a five-round brawl against Henderson this past April at“Bellator 153: Koreshkov vs. Henderson.
Robert Guerrero is among the biggest names in boxing today, having fought the sport’s marquee names like Floyd Mayweather. A former world champion in multiple weight classes, he owns signature victories over Andre Berto and Joel Casamayor. But now Guerrero is on a quest to return to the top of the welterweight division beginning with this matchup on August 27. He must defeat the hard-hitting Argentinian slugger David Emanuel Peralta to see his dreams of sitting atop the division realized once again.
The tripleheader also features all-action slugger Alfredo Angulo (24-5)taking on battle-tested Freddy Hernandez (33-8)in a battle of Mexican brawlers. A fan favorite in Southern California, Angulo enters this fight coming off of two knockout victories and he will look to make it three in a row when he steps into the ring onAugust 27. A veteran of many exciting 154-pound contests, Angulo is looking to continue to make noise in the middleweight division against Hernandez, who has won his last three fights heading into this showdown.
Rounding out the night of televised fights is 2012 U.S.. Olympier Terrell Gausha(18-0) putting his undefeated record on the line against the Bronx’s Steve Martinez(16-2). Bekämpfung von Cleveland, Gausha has risen up the rankings with five victories in 2015 and a seventh round stoppage of Orlando Lora in April. Now he will test himself against against the dangerous Martinez, who has recorded knockouts in 13 seines 16 Siege.
Tickets für die August 27 Ereignis, die von TGB Promotions gefördert wird, sind zum Preis von $31, $58, $108 und $203, zusätzlich anfallende Gebühren, der Verkauf Mittwoch, Juli 20. Tickets sind über erhältlich ticketmaster.com, Ticketmaster retail locations or by calling800-745-3000. Tickets are also available at the Honda Center Box Office.

BENSON HENDERSON-PATRICIO ‘PITBULL’ TO VIE FOR LIGHTWEIGHT TITLE SHOT DURING MAIN EVENT OF ‘BELLATOR 160’

 

NEWLY ANNOUNCED EVENT TAKES PLACE AUGUST 26 AT HONDA CENTER IN ANAHEIM, CALIF.

SANTA MONICA, CALIF (Juli, 16) - Patricio "Pitbull" (25-3) is actively seeking revenge for his brother Patricky “Pitbull” after Bellator MMA’s new 155-pound kingpin Michael Chandler brutally finished the elder Freire during the co-main event of last month’s "Bellator: Dynamit 2"Ereignis.

 

Heute, Bellator MMA is pleased to announce that Patricio will be given the opportunity to avenge his brother’s loss – but in order to reach Chandler, “Pitbull” must first defeat Benson Henderson (23-6) im Main Event von "Bellator 160: Henderson vs. Pitbull ” auf August 26 inside Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif., and airing LIVE and FREE on SPIKE.

 

The card will be the Scott Coker-led promotions first at the 18,000 plus Honda Center, which is home to the NHL’s Anaheim Ducks, AFL’s LA KISS, the Wooden Legacy Basketball Tournament, as well as the Big West Basketball Tournament.

 

Tickets ab $30 für "Bellator 160: Henderson vs. Pitbull ” can be purchased on Ticketmaster and Honda Center Box Office starting Freitag, Juli 22 with an exclusive Bellator Nation pre-sale on Donnerstag, Juli 21.

 

Following Chandler’s knockout of Patricky, “Iron Mike” scaled the Bellator Cage to celebrate with his hometown faithful of St. Louis, but was immediately met by Patricio, who had been cornering his brother. The two exchanged words and now Bellator’s former featherweight titlist has made the decision to move up to lightweight and begin his path towards gold in two divisions.

 

 

In the way stands Henderson, a former UFC and WEC lightweight champion, who after three fights at welterweight now returns to the division where he reigned supreme for nearly two years. In seinem Bellator MMA-Debüt, despite a size disparity, “Smooth” fought valiantly against 170-pound champion Andrey Koreshkov, eine einstimmige Entscheidung fallen lassen. Now it will be “Pitbull” who’s fighting the larger competitor, and it all comes to a head during the main event of "Bellator 160: Henderson vs. Pitbull ”auf August. 26, LIVE und KOSTENLOS auf SPIKE.

 

Weitere Wettbewerbe werden in den kommenden Wochen bekannt gegeben.

 

"Bellator 160: Henderson vs. Pitbull” Main Card:

Bellator MMA Lightweight No. 1 Contender Main Event: Benson Henderson (25-3) vs. Patricio "Pitbull" Freire (25-3)

 

KICKBOXING LEGEND DON “THE DRAGON” WILSON JOINS BELLATOR MMA ‘FAN FEST’ AT MARYLAND HEIGHTS’ DAVE & BUSTER’S ON THURSDAY, Juni 23

Wilson Joins Bellator MMA Moneyweight Fighter “King Mo” & Lightweight Contender Benson Henderson Join “Stitch” Duran as Well as MMA Legends Randy Couture, Wanderlei Silva at the Bellator MMA Fan Fest Prior toFreitagBellator: Dynamit 2Event at Scottrade Center

 

Die Veranstaltung ist exklusiv für Mitglieder der Bellator Nation - Treten Sie jetzt Bellator Nation bei

 

 

WAS DENN: Bellator Fan Fest bei Dave & Buster

Fans aller Altersgruppen sind Dave und Busters in Maryland Heights eingeladen, MO. to meet and get autographs from some of the top names in all of mixed martial arts. Die Fans werden auch die Möglichkeit, Tickets und tolle Preise gewinnen, sowie Snap ein Foto mit den Bellator Ring Mädchen.

Fan Fest dient ausschließlich zu Bellator Nation Mitglieder, Ein offizielles Bellator Nation Mitglied zu werden ist einfach und KOSTENLOS. Klicken Sie hier zu registrieren und zum Fan Fest zu antworten. Wenn Sie bereits Mitglied der Bellator Nation sind, werden Sie eine E-Mail-Einladung erhalten zu RSVP.

 

WO: Dave & Buster

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Maryland Heights, Sie. 63043

 

WANN: Donnerstag, Juni 23 bei 8 p.m. CT

 

DIE: Widely considered the greatest kickboxing champion of all time, Don “The Dragon” Wilson is the only person to win 11 world kickboxing titles in three separate weight divisions. Nach dem Weg, he defeated 11 other world champions, 12 number one contenders, 15 champions on four continents and was the first kung-fu practitioner to become a kickboxing world champion. Mit einer professionellen Aufzeichnung von 72 Siegen, 5 Verluste und 2 draws — 48 coming by way of knockout — “Der Drache” parlayed his success in the ring to multiple high profile roles on the silver screen, notably the legendaryBloodfist” Serie. Insgesamt, Wilson has starred in 29 motion pictures and gained fans all across the globe with his tangible charisma. If you’re not familiar with some of the 5th-degree kickboxing black belt’s combat sports work, look no furtherthan this exciting highlight reel.

 

Einer der bekanntesten MMA-Kämpfer aller Zeiten, Hall of Fame Randy Couture wechselte nach seiner Kampfkarriere gut in die Unterhaltungswelt, Darsteller in mehreren Fernsehshows und Filmen, vor allem das Expendables-Franchise und Dancing with the Stars. Im Käfig, Couture war ein furchtloser Außenseiter, oft Männer mit großen Größenvorteilen besiegen. "The Natural" war ein mehrfacher Schwergewichts- und mehrmaliger Halbschwergewichts-Champion in der UFC.

 

“King Mo” has been a mainstay with Bellator MMA since 2013, Kampf gegen alle, sowohl im Halbschwergewicht als auch im Schwergewicht. This will be Lawal’s first appearance at one of Bellator MMA’s “Fan Fest” events, giving fans the opportunity to meet the explosive striker for the first time. After his recent main event bout with Phil Davis, “Mo” now sets his sights on other “Moneyweight” fights to satiate his thirst.

 

Benson Henderson has accomplished a great deal over the course of his 10-year professional career as a mixed martial artist. A former WEC and UFC lightweight titlist, “Smooth” holds black belts in both Taekwondo and Brazilian jiu-jitsu, and also earned NAIA All-American honors in both 2005 und 2006. Multiple media outlets named Henderson the fighter of the year in 2012, and has been a part of several epic battles that have received “Kampf des Jahres” accolades: Donald Cerrone (2009), Anthony Pettis (2010), Frankie Edgar (2012), and Brandon Thatch (2015).

 

Having first fought in the sport almost twenty years ago, very few men have a more legendary resume than Wanderlei Silva. “The Axe Murderer” is a Pride and UFC veteran, who brings an intimidating and imposing presence with him every time he steps into the cage. Currently one of the biggest free agents in the sport, Silva may soon return to action in hopes of adding to an already-impressive list of wins that include: Guy Mezger, Dan Henderson |, Kazushi Sakuraba, Ricardo Arona, Kazuyuki Fujita, Michael Bisping, Cung Le, Brian Stann and Quinton “Rampage” Jackson twice

 

Beim Anschauen eines Kampfsportereignisses, Es ist seltsam, nicht zu sehen Jacob "Stitch" Duran als der professionelle Cutman im Dienst. Kürzlich, Bellator MMA war erfreut, auf absehbare Zeit ausschließlich seine Dienste als Cutman zu sichern, nachdem „Stitch“ einen Mehrjahresvertrag mit der von Scott Coker geleiteten Promotion unterschrieben hatte. "Stitch" ist überall dort zu sehen, wo Kampfsportveranstaltungen stattfinden, und spielte eine wichtige Rolle im jüngsten Smash-Blockbuster, "Glaubensbekenntnis."

 

KAMPF INFO: "Bellator: Dynamit 2" Auf erfolgt Freitag, Juni 24, und wird LIVE und KOSTENLOS auf SPIKE at ausgestrahlt 8 p.m. UND/7 p.m. CT and features a heavyweight main event of "Amoklauf" Jackson gegen Satoshi Ishii. Tickets gibt es ab nur $30 and are on sale now at Ticketmaster, and the Scottrade Center Box Office.

ANDREY KORESHKOV BEHÄLT SCHWEISSGEWICHTSKRONE IN EMPHATISCHER MODE, BENSON HENDERSON DURCH EINMALIGE ENTSCHEIDUNG DEFEIEREN

 

Komplette Kampffotos hier

Uncasville, CONN. (April 22, 2016) - Während viele von der Nachricht überrascht sein werden, dass Andrey Koreshkov (19-1) unterlegen Benson Henderson (23-6) im Main Event von “Bellator 153: Koreshkov vs. Henderson,” Der russische Meister machte nach dem Kampf klar, dass er jede Runde im Käfig in der Mohegan Sun Arena gewinnen wollte am Freitag Nacht, und nach Angaben der Richter, die den Kampf auf der Käfigseite bewerten, er hat genau das getan (50-45, 50-45, 50-45).

Über den Zeitraum von 25 Minuten, Henderson, ein langjähriger leichter Konkurrent, hatte Schwierigkeiten, den Abstand des größeren zu schließen “Spartaner,” und dabei Schaden zu erleiden. “Glatt” war nicht in der Lage, Takedowns zu sichern und war mit seiner Leistung verärgert, Er macht deutlich, dass er auf eine schnelle Rückkehr in den Bellator MMA-Käfig hofft; ob es bei ist 170 oder 155 Pfund.

“Spartaner” macht seine erste erfolgreiche Verteidigung des Titels, den er genommen hat Douglas Lima in dieser Arena im letzten Jahr, und hat es sich zum Ziel gesetzt, gegen einen der Hauptkonkurrenten zu kämpfen, den die von Scott Coker angeführte Beförderung derzeit im Weltergewicht hat. Neben dem Sieg, Koreshkov nimmt auch den neu gestalteten Bellator-Meisterschaftsgürtel mit nach Hause.

Patricio "Pitbull" Freires Showcases böse Guillotine im Co-Main Event

Patricio "Pitbull" Freire (25-3) ging All-In mit einer schönen Guillotine Choke 4:09 in die zweite Runde seines Co-Main Event-Kampfes, erzwingen Henry Corrales (12-3) zu klopfen. Seit seinem Bellator MMA-Debüt im April von 2010, “Pitbull” hat jetzt gesammelt 13 Siege mit der Beförderung, einschließlich Siege in acht seiner letzten neun Kämpfe. Es war eine großartige Woche für die Brüder „Pitbull“, nach älterem Bruder PATRICK “Pitbull” kam als Sieger im Hauptereignis von "Bellator 152: Freire vs.. Souza“ letzten Samstag in Turin, Italien. Der Verlust ist nur Corrales 'Drittel seiner Karriere, Zwei davon sind jetzt per Guillotine-Choke gekommen.

"Cyborg" Santos verwöhnt Wards Heimatstadt-Wiedersehen mit dem Sieg in der ersten Runde

In seinem Bellator MMA-Debüt, Evangelista "Cyborg" Santos (21-16) besiegte New London Brennan Ward (13-4) mit einem Knöchelschloss nur einreichen 30 Sekunden in die Eröffnungsrunde. Der Sieg ist Santos 'vierter Karrieresieg in 30 Sekunden oder weniger und 16th erste Runde beenden. Der frühere Strikeforce-Konkurrent hat nun zwei Siege hintereinander erzielt und den Bellator-Fans einen beeindruckenden ersten Eindruck hinterlassen, abgesehen von denen, die in der Mohegan Sun Arena anwesend sind. Nach vorne, Die Niederlage beendet eine vielversprechende Serie von vier Siegen in Folge, alles kam in seiner Dominante 2015 Kampagne.

 

Primus quietscht im Catchweight Marathon an „Toninho Furia“ vorbei

Brent Primus (7-0) blieb ungeschlagen mit einem Split-Decision-Sieg über "Toninho Furia" (27-6) auf Freitag Partituren von mit nach Hause nehmen (28-29, 29-28, 29-28). Das Portland, Der gebürtige Oregoner verband sich mit mehreren schweren Schlägen und zwei entscheidenden Niederlagen, die ihn zu seinem siebten Karrieresieg führten. Der Drei-Runden-Thriller war nur Primus 'zweiter Kampf, der über die erste Runde hinausging und den Richtern überlassen wurde’ Diskretion.

"MVP" erledigt schnelle Arbeit Holloway im explosiven Eröffnungskampf

Während des Eröffnungswettbewerbs um "Bellator 153: Koreshkov vs. Henderson," Michael "Venom" Seite (10-0) fertig Jeremie Holloway (7-2) mit mehreren Hammerfäusten und einem beeindruckenden Toe Hold Submission bei 2:15 in der Eröffnungsrunde. Das 28-jährige britische Phänomen, „MVP,”Bleibt nach seinem zehnten Karrieresieg und dem sechsten Sieg unter dem Banner von Bellator MMA ungeschlagen. "Venom" lenkt seine Aufmerksamkeit nun auf eine Rückkehr nach Hause, als er im Juli Fernando Gonzalez trifft 16 bei "Bellator 158: London."

Vorläufige Ergebnisse Karte:

Djamil Chan (12-2) unterlegen Richard Patishnock (6-4) via KO (Stanzen) bei 3:09 der ersten Runde

Chris Honeycutt (7-1) unterlegen Matt Secor (7-3) über einstimmigen Beschluss (30-25, 30-27 x2)

Mike Zichelle (8-4) unterlegen Joe Cronin (2-4) über die Vorlage (Rear Naked Choke) bei 1:25 der ersten Runde

Matt Bessette (18-7) unterlegen Keith Richardson (14-7) via TKO (Schnitt) bei 3:14 der zweiten Runde

Chris Foster (9-4) unterlegen Vovka Clay (3-1) über einstimmigen Beschluss (29-28 3x)

Sam Watford (2-0) unterlegen Dean Hancock (2-1) über die Vorlage (armbar) bei 1:24 der ersten Runde

Tim Caron (4-0) unterlegen Justin Sumter (0-1) via TKO (Stanzen) bei 3:38 der zweiten Runde

Blair Tugman (8-6) unterlegen Jay Perrin (2-2) via Split Decision (30-27, 27-30, 29-28)