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PFL ANNOUNCES FULL CARD FOR 2025 WORLD TOURNAMENT SEMIFINALS IN WICHITA ON JUNE 20

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2024 PFL Lightweight World Champion Gadzhi Rabadanov Faces Jay-Jay Wilson in Lightweight Semifinal Main EventFormer Bellator World Champion Liz Carmouche Meets Undefeated Elora Dana in Women’s Flyweight Semifinal BoutBantamweights Jake Hadley and Marcirley Alves Will Also Face Off, While Mexico’s Mando Gutierrez Meets Denver’s Justin Wetzell
NEW YORK (Maj 14, 2025) – Danas, the Professional Fighters League announced the full card for the 2025 PFL World Tournament 6: Polufinale, which takes place Friday, Jun 20, at the historic INTRUST Bank Arena in Wichita, Kanzas. These high stakes, win-and-you’re-in Semifinals bouts are the last stop on the way to the 2025 PFL World Tournament Finals.

U glavni događaj, 2024 PFL Lightweight Champion Gadzhi Rabadanov (25-4-2) faces former title challenger Jay-Jay Wilson (11-1) in the Lightweight Semifinal. U co-main event, former Bellator Flyweight Champion liz Carmouche (23-8) meets undefeated Elora Dana (8-0) in a bout that serves as a 2025 World Tournament Women’s Flyweight Semifinal.

Rounding out the main card are the Bantamweights, Engleske Jake Hadley (12-4) will meet Brazil’s Marcirley Alves (13-4) in the SmartCage, while friends turned foes Mando Gutierrez (11-3)of Mexicoclashes with Denver’s Justin Wetzell (11-2) to see who will advance to the Finals in August.

Ulaznice za 2025 PFL World Tournament 6: Polufinale in Wichita start at $40 and are available through =selectaseat.com/pfl

Dodatno, the Early Card is now finalized, featuring Semifinal bouts in the Lightweight and Women’s Flyweight division, in addition to three World Tournament Alternate bouts and three Showcase matchups.

Former Bellator Lightweight Champion Brent Primus (16-4, 1 NC) looks for a spot in the Lightweight Finals when he takes on Alfie Davis (18-5-1), who upset PFL fan-favorite Clay Collard in the First Round. A pair of grapplers will put their ground game to the test when Jena Bishop (8-2) takes on rising star Ekaterina Shakalova (9-2) in the Women’s Flyweight Semifinal. Former title challenger Magomed Magomedov (20-4) ispunjava Savarjon Khamidov (16-0) in a Bantamweight Alternate bout. Australia’s Antonio Caruso (10-2) will showcase his skills against Brazil’s Vinicius Cenci (8-3) at Lightweight in an Alternate matchup.

Europeans collide asIreland’s Darragh Kelly (7-0)takes on France’s dylan Salvador (6-2) in a Lightweight Showcase bout, while Bantamweights Matheus Mattos(14-4-1) i Lazard Dayron (8-0-1) tango under the bright lights in a Showcase bout. Meksika Saray Orozco (8-6) steps up to face Brazil’s Ilara Joanne (12-10) in the first Women’s Flyweight matchup of the night. The action begins with a Welterweight Showcase bout; Meksika Alan Dominguez (11-6) faces off against Kansas’s own, Nick Meck (8-2) in front of his hometown crowd.

The 2025 PFL World Tournament airs live on ESPN platforms in the U.S., Canada and across Europe, fans can catch the action live on DAZN, while globally, the tournament will be streamed in 190 countries through 20 premium media partners.

One Shot. The annual single-elimination tournament will feature brackets at Heavyweight, Light Heavyweight, Bokser srednje kategorije, Velter kategorija, Lak, Pero, Bantam, and Women’s Flyweight. The PFL World Tournament spans an action packed five months. 64 of the best fighters from around the world will compete to win MMA’s toughest test – win three straight times in five months to become PFL Tournament Champion.

The Semifinal fights will be three, five-minute rounds while the Finals are five, pet minuta kola. All events and all fights now allow the use of elbows. The PFL World Tournament will payout over $20 million in total prize money, uključujući $500,000 bonus for every winner.

2025 PFL World Tournament 6: Semifinals Main Card:

ESPN, ESPN Deportes and ESPN+ (U.S.) | DAZN (Evropa & Kanada) 

Petak, Jun 20 – 9 pm ET

Lightweight Semifinal Main Event: Gadzhi Rabadanov(25-4-2) vs.Jay-Jay Wilson(11-1)

Women’s Flyweight Semifinal Co-Main Event: liz Carmouche(23-8) vs.Elora Dana (8-0)

Bantamweight Semifinal Bout: Jake Hadley(12-4) vs.Marcirley Alves(13-4)

Bantamweight Semifinal Bout: Mando Gutierrez(11-3) vs.Justin Wetzell (11-2)

2025 PFL World Tournament 6: Semifinals Early Card:

ESPN+ (U.S.) | DAZN (Evropa & Kanada)

Petak, Jun 20 – 5:30 pm ET

Lightweight Semifinal Nastup: Brent Primus(16-4, 1 NC)vs. Alfie Davis(18-5-1) 

Women’s Flyweight Semifinal Nastup: Jena Bishop(8-2) vs.Ekaterina Shakalova (9-2)

Bantamweight Alternate Bout: Magomed Magomedov (20-4) vs.Savarjon Khamidov(16-0)

Lightweight Alternate Bout: Antonio Caruso(10-2) vs.Vinicius Cenci(8-3)

LakShowcaseNastup:Darragh Kelly(7-0)vs. dylan Salvador(6-2)

Bantamweight Showcase Bout: Matheus Mattos(14-4-1) vs.Lazard Dayron (8-0-1)

Women’s Flyweight Alternate Bout: Saray Orozco(8-6) vs.Ilara Joanne (12-10)

Welterweight Showcase Bout: Alan Dominguez(11-6) vs.Nick Meck (8-2)

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PFL WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS SET FOR NOV. 29 IN RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA

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PFL WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS SET FOR NOV. 29 IN RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA

Six Champions will be crowned, with Global Season winners earning a $1 million dollar purse

VIŠE – Four Champions will be decided in first-ever PFL MENA Championships and the grand return of Hattan Alsaif

The biggest night in MMA is available live on ESPN+ in the U.S. and via DAZN in Canada, Europe and additional premium sports platforms internationally RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA (Oktobar. 19, 2024) – Professional Fighters League (PFL) today in partnership with Ministry of Sport and the Saudi Mixed Martial Arts Federation (SMMAF), announced the Championships for the 2024 PFL Global Season, which will be available live in the U.S. on ESPN+ and take place on Friday, Novembar 29 in Riyadh, Saudijska Arabija. Additionally the PFL Championships can be seen live on DAZN throughout Canada and Europe, with additional premium sports platforms hosting the events worldwide.

Tickets for this massive night of Championship action are set to go on sale today, Oktobar. 19 preko webook.com.

The final two competitors in the Heavyweight, Light Heavyweight, Velter kategorija, Lak, Pero, and Women’s Flyweight divisions will be vying for the $1 million dollar purse and the right to be called 2024 PFL World Champion.

Dodatno, PFL MENA’s inaugural season is reaching its conclusion and four champions will also be crowned in the Welterweight, Lak, Pero, and Bantamweight divisions. PFL MENA is creating a pathway for athletes from the region to compete in the PFL Global Season.

All Championship bouts for both the Global Season and PFL MENA will be five, pet minuta kola, and for the first time in the history of the PFL Championships, the rule set will now allow elbows.

“The Championships are the culmination of our sports-season format, where PFL athletes have beaten the odds to reach this point in the toughest test in all of sports,” Peter Murray, CEO, PFL, rekao je. “There are multiple athletes competing who I am excited to see take that next step in their careers, while there are also returning champions who I’m curious to see if they can reach the pinnacle again. That’s what makes this so great. Catch the biggest night in MMA live on ESPN+ and DAZN globally.”

Hosting the 2024 PFL Championships marks a significant milestone in Saudi Arabia’s continued commitment to growing the sport of MMA. The Saudi Mixed Martial Arts Federation and the Ministry of Sport have cemented their commitment to growing the impact of MMA on local youth and young athletes. The event not only provides a platform for the world’s best fighters to inspire Saudi youth, but it also offers a global stage for local athletes to compete on at a higher level. Hosting the event also aligns with the country’s Vision 2030 goals of establishing the Kingdom as a global hub for sports and entertainment, inspiring Saudi locals to lead healthy lifestyles, and inspiring youth through sports

“Participation in MMA across Saudi Arabia has grown by more than 20% over the past year, with world-class events such as this a huge driver in increasing interest among our nation’s youthful population,” Abdullah Al Hazza, CEO, SMMAF, rekao je. “Hosting the Championships for the 2024 PFL Global Season strengthens Saudi Arabia’s position on the world MMA map, with the exposure and experience gained for our athletes invaluable in their development. This includes showcasing MMA to women, and the return of Hattan Alsaif – the first ever Saudi woman to sign with a major global MMA promotion – to the November card is a welcome moment for our country’s combat sports community.”

PFL Regular Season features a true sports-season format, where elite fighters from around the world compete in a Regular Season, Doigravanje, and Championship, with each winner of the six weight divisions receiving a $1 million purse.

Updated PFL Championships Card:
ESPN+ (U.S.) | DAZN (Kanada & Evropa)
Petak, Novembar 29, 2024

Pero Championship Main Event: Brendan Loughnane (29-5) vs. Timur Khizriev (17-0)

Women’s Flyweight Championship Co-Main Event: Dakota Ditcheva (13-0) vs. Taila Santos (22-3)

Light Heavyweight Championship: Impa Kasanganay (18-4) vs. Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov (24-7-1)

Welterweight Championship: Magomed Umalatov (17-0) vs. Shamil Musaev (19-0-1)

Lightweight Championship: Brent Primus (14-3) vs. Gadzhi Rabadanov (22-4-1)

Heavyweight Championship: Denis Goltsov (34-8) vs. Oleg Popov (19-1)

PFL MENA Championships:

PFL MENA Welterweight Championship: Mohammad Alaqraa (7-0) vs. Omar El Dafrawy (12-6)

PFL MENA Featherweight Championship: Abdelrahman Alhyasat (5-0) vs. Islam Reda (12-1)

PFL MENA Bantamweight Championship: Ali Taleb (11-1) vs. Rachid El Hazoume (15-3)

PFL MENA Lightweight Championship: Mohsen Mohammadseifi (6-2) vs. Georges Eid (10-4)

Amateur Women’s Atomweight Bout: Hattan Alsaif (2-0) vs. TBA
PFL is the only organization in MMA with the sports-season format, where individual fighters compete in a Regular Season, Doigravanje, and Championship each year. The combined roster of PFL and Bellator boasts 30% of its fighters independently world-ranked in the top 25 of their respective weight-class. PFL has an expansive global vision for the sport and is building the “Champions League of MMA” with PFL Europe, PFL MENA, PFL Africa, and more international leagues in development. PFL leads in technology and innovation, with its proprietary PFL SmartCage, powering fight analytics, real-time betting, AI scoring, and a next-generation viewing experience. PFL is available on ESPN/ESPN+ in the U.S. and is broadcast and streamed in 150 countries with 20 premium media distribution partners.

ABOUT PROFESSIONAL FIGHTERS LEAGUE
Professional Fighters League (PFL) is a global powerhouse in MMA and the fastest-growing sports league world-wide. PFL has five live fight franchises, offering year-round content: PFL League Season, PFL PPV Super Fights, PFL Challenger Series, PFL International Leagues, and Bellator. Osnovan u 2018, PFL is backed by major blue-chip investors including SURJ, Ares, Knighthead, Luxor Capital, Waverley Capital, Elysian Park Ventures, and numerous NBA, MLB, NHL, and MLS team owners. MMA is the growth sport business of this decade, sa 650 million fans worldwide, the youngest audience demographic, and true global revenue streams.

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Former World Champions Benson Henderson & Brent Primus to Fight During Main Card of BELLATOR 268 Lis. 16

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LOS ANGELES – The highly anticipated BELLATOR 268: Light Heavyweight World Grand Semifinals event has become even more stacked, adding a 155-pound bout between two former world champions when No. 3 ranked lightweight Benson Henderson (28-10) squares up against Brent Primus (10-2). Dodatno, a featherweight battle pitting Henry Corrales (18-6) protiv Vladyslav Parubchenko (16-2) is set to kick off the main card action on SHOWTIME live Saturday, Oktobar 16 u 10 poslije podne. ET / 7 sati. PT.

Both semifinal matchups for the BELLATOR Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix will top the card at the Footprint Center, home of the Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury. Light heavyweight World Champion Vadim Nemkov (14-2) defends his world championship against No. 4 rangirana Antonije “Rumble” Johnson (23-6), while current BELLATOR Heavyweight World Champion Ryan Bader (28-6) faces No. 2-ranked light heavyweight Corey Anderson (15-5) u co-main event.

Several new preliminary fights have been confirmed as well and are listed below. The preliminary card will stream live on the BELLATOR MMA YouTube channel, SHOWTIME Sports YouTube channel and Pluto TV beginning at 7 poslije podne. ET / 4 sati. PT.

Former champions collide in the desert, as former UFC and WEC lightweight champion Benson Henderson squares off with former BELLATOR lightweight champion Brent Primus in a 155-pound bout that is sure to produce fireworks. Both men hold black belts in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and have the capability to finish a fight no matter where it goes. Fighting out of Glendale, AZ., “Smooth” Benson Henderson fights on his home turf but has a tough test in a Primus who is eager to return to the top of the mountain at 155-pounds.

Hard-udaranje Henry Corrales reintroduces himself to the featherweight ranks, taking on submission guru Vladyslav Parubchenko in the opening bout of the main card. Sa 13 njegovog 18 profesionalna pobjeda dolazi putem finiš, “OK” Corrales steps in the cage with another known finisher, as Parubchenko has finished 14 njegovog 16 victories with stoppages. Both fighters are in the mix within a stacked BELLATOR featherweight division, i sa pobedom, either fighter could find themselves making an immediate impact on the 145-pound rankings.

Updated schedule of BELLATOR events
Sat. Sedam. 18 // BELLATOR 266: Davis vs. Romero //SAP Center // San Jose, KAO ŠTO
Besplatno. Oktobar. 1 // BELLATOR 267: Lima vs. MVP 2 //The SSE Arena, Wembley // London, Engleska
Sat. Oktobar. 16 // BELLATOR 268: Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix Semifinals // Footprint Center // Feniks, THE
Sat. Oktobar. 23 // BELLATOR 269: Fedor vs. Johnson // VTB Arena // Moskva, Rusija
Besplatno. Novembar. 5 // BELLATOR 270: Gallagher vs. Mix // 3Arena // Dablin, Irska

BELLATOR 268: Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix Semifinals Glavni Card:
SHOWTIME
10 poslije podne. ET / 7 sati. PT

Light Heavyweight World Title Main Event: C-Vadim Nemkov (14-2) vs. #4-Anthony “Rumble” Johnson (23-6)
Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix Semifinal Bout: #1-Ryan Bader (28-6, 1 NC) vs. #2-Corey Anderson (15-5)
Lagan Bout: #3-Benson Henderson (28-10) vs. Brent Primus (10-2)
Pero Bout: Henry Corrales (18-6) vs. Vladyslav Parubchenko (16-2)

Preliminarni Card:
BELLATOR MMA YouTube channel | SHOWTIME Sports YouTube channel | Pluto TV
7 poslije podne. ET / 4 sati. PT

Poluteškoj Bout: #5-Julias Anglickas (10-1) vs. #10-Karl Albrektsson (12-3)
Bantam Bout: Erik Perez (20-8) vs. Brett Johns (17-3)
Poluteškoj Bout: Sullivan Cauley (1-0) vs. Deon Clash (1-0)
Lagan Bout: Nick Browne (11-1) vs. Bobby Lee (12-6)
Srednjoj Bout: Javier Torres (11-5, 1 NC) vs. Gregory Milliard (12-6)
Ženska Muva kategorija Bout: Sumiko Inaba (2-0) vs. Randi Field (2-0)
Lagan Bout: Lance Gibson Jr. (4-0) vs. Raymond Pina (9-4)
Amateur Strawweight Bout: Maria Henderson (1-0) vs. Collette Santiago (0-1)

*Kartica podložna promjenama.

Molimo posjetite Bellator.com za dodatne informacije.

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About BELLATOR
BELLATOR MMA is a leading global mixed martial arts organization featuring many of the best fighters in the world. Pod upravom veteran borbe promoter Scott Coker, BELLATOR events take place in major cities worldwide and can be seen on television in over 160 countries to an available audience of over one billion people. U Sjedinjenim Američkim Državama, BELLATOR can be seen on SHOWTIME. BELLATOR is comprised of an executive team that includes top industry professionals in television production, live event orkestracije, razvoja borac / odnosa, Mjesto održavanja javne nabavke, stvaranje sponzorstvo / razvoj, International licenciranje, marketing, oglašavanje, publicitet i provizija odnosa. BELLATOR is based in Hollywood, Kalif. and owned by entertainment giant ViacomCBS, dom svjetskih premijera zabave brendova koji povezuju s publikom kroz zanimljiv sadržaj preko televizije, film, online i mobilne platforme.

About SHOWTIME
Showtime Networks Inc. (SNI), a wholly owned subsidiary of ViacomCBS Inc., owns and operates the premium service SHOWTIME®, which features critically acclaimed original series, provocative documentaries, box-office hit films, comedy and music specials and hard-hitting sports. SHOWTIME is available as a stand-alone streaming service across all major streaming devices and Showtime.com, as well as via cable, DBS, telco and streaming video providers. SNI also operates the premium services THE MOVIE CHANNEL™ i FLIX®, as well as on demand versions of all three brands. SNI tržišta i distribuira sportskih i zabavnih događanja za izložbu pretplatnicima na pay-per-view osnovi putem SHOWTIME PPV®. Za više informacija, idite na www.SHO.com.
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BELLATOR AND USO TEAM UP TO SALUTE THE TROOPS WITH SPECIAL LIVE EVENT IN HAWAII ON DECEMBER 14

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Brent Primus Defends Lightweight Title Against Michael Chandler in Long-Awaited Main Event Rematch to Kick Off Honolulu Doubleheader

 

LOS ANGELES – To honor the brave men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces, Bellator MMA has partnered with the USO to present a special live event free for the troops, along with their friends and families, na dan 14.

 

 

“Having worked with the Army Combatives Program to evaluate and update their combat readiness, I have long respected the military and their courage,” said Royce Gracie, MMA Legend and Bellator Ambassador. “When I found out we were doing an event in Hawaii, knowing the large military population there, I knew we had to show our support and appreciation through MMA.”

 

 

 

Bellator President Scott Coker is proud of this new relationship with USO and is eager to show his support to the brave service men and women.

 

 

 

“The USO is a historic military support organization – not just in entertainment but in connecting them back to the things they love and fight for,"Rekao je Coker. “It made perfect sense for Bellator to establish a relationship with the USO and provide a unique opportunity to Hawaii’s military population. We appreciate their service to the nation, and we hope this is just the first of many opportunities for us to work together.”

 

 

 

Emanating from the Neal S. Blaisdell Arena in Honolulu, this unique show will be headlined by a title fight featuring current lightweight champ Brett Primus (8-0) against two-time former titlist Michael Chandler (18-4), while heavyweight icon Frank Mir (18-12) ispunjava Javy Ayala (10-7) in a heavyweight clash.

Bellator and USO Present: Salute the Troops will air on Paramount Network on Friday, Decembar 14 u 10 poslije podne. ET/21 sat. CT and will be simulcast on CMT. The event will also stream LIVE on DAZN, while preliminary bouts will stream on Bellator.com and globally on the Bellator Mobile App. Dodatni napadi će biti objavljeni u narednim sedmicama.

 

 

 

Reigning champ Brent Primus puts both his title and undefeated streak on the line in a highly anticipated rematch for the Bellator lightweight title. After upsetting Chandler last year, the Eugene, Ore.-native has since battled injuries that have delayed his return to the cage. Sada, he looks to silence the critics and prove that he is the rightful and deserving 155-pound champion. One of the most-decorated fighters in Bellator history, Michael Chandler has plans to reclaim the championship and become a three-time titleholder. “Iron” has defeated a who’s who among the division’s elite, uključujući Benson

Henderson, Patricky Pitbull (x2), Yamauchi up and Eddie Alvarez. The former University of Missouri wrestler, who now calls Nashville home, has earned his way back to No. 1-contender status with his sights set on leaving Hawaii with the belt.

 

 

 

Former UFC heavyweight champ Frank Mir returns to the Bellator cage following his exciting back-and-forth battle with Fedor Emelianenko last spring. With career wins over Roy Nelson, Antonio “Big Nog” Nogueira (x2), Brock Lesnar and Mirko Cro Cop, the Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt looks for another impressive victory to add to his illustrious career. After shocking the world when he KO’d Sergei Kharitonov, Javy Ayala become an overnight sensation to MMA fans. Known to fans as “Eye Candy,” the heavyweight has also impressively defeated Eric Prindle and Raphael Butler. Fighting out of Porterville, Kalifornija, Ayala returns hoping to yet again shock the world and defeat one of the greatest heavyweights in MMA history.

 

 

 

This unforgettable night will be part of an historic weekend culminating with the previously announced Bellator Hawaii u subotu, Decembar 15, airing exclusively on DAZN. This highly-anticipated fight card includes Bellator women’s flyweight champ Ilima-Lei MacfarIane defending her title against Valto jerie Létourneau, Lyoto Machida making his Bellator debut against former champ Rafael Carvalho, Neiman Gracie uzimajući u I Ruth in an opening round matchup in the Bellator Welterweight World Grand Prix and much more.

 

 

Bellator and the USO will also partner for a week of special events in Hawaii leading up to the big weekend of exciting fights on December 14 i 15. More details to come soon.

 

Ažurirano Bellator and USO Present: Salute the Troops Fight Card:

Lightweight World Title Main Event: Brent Primus (8-0) vs. Michael Chandler (18-4)

Heavyweight Main Card Bout: Frank Mir (18-12) vs. Javy Ayala (10-7)

 

*Kartica podložna promjenama

 

 

 

Molimo posjetite Bellator.com i USO.org za više informacija.

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SPIKE PRESENTS AN ENCORE PRESENTATION OF BELLATOR’S BIGGEST EVENT EVER – BELLATOR NYC: SONNEN VS SILVA

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Special Broadcast on Friday, Juli 28 iz 9-11:30pm ET/PT

LOS ANGELES – From a wild and rare double-knockdown featuring an MMA icon, to a back-and-forth battle for the lightweight title fight, to an even more shocking upset of an MMA prodigy – Bellator NYC: Sonnen vs. Silva was certainly entertaining, exciting and often unpredictable.

 

For those who missed the Pay-Per-View telecast on Jun 24, Spike will present a special encore presentation of this memorable event onPetak, Juli 28 iz 9-11:30 poslije podne. I/PT.

 

Emanating from Madison Square Garden in in the heart of New York, Bellator’s biggest fight card featured a double main event between fierce rivals Chael Sonnen i Wanderlei Silva, dok Matt Mitrione stood toe-to-toe with the iconic Fedor Emelianenko in a heavyweight showdown for the ages. Dodatno, two explosive title fights took place, kao Douglas Lima looked to defend his welterweight crown against Lorenz Larkin and lightweight champ Michael Chandler took on the undefeated Brent Primus. Rounding out the action, Aaron Pico made his long-awaited MMA debut against Zach Freeman in a lightweight bout and Brazilian jiu-jitsu aceNeiman Gracie put his skills on display against New York’s Dave Marfone.

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FANS INVITED TO BELLATOR NATION RALLY AND BELLATOR NYC: SONNEN VS. SILVA WEIGH-INS INSIDE THE THEATER AT MADISON SQUARE GARDEN ON FRIDAY, Juni 23

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VIŠE, A CHANCE TO WIN CAGESIDE TICKETS

Los Anđeles – Ahead of Bellator NYC: Sonnen vs. Silva, fans are invited to the first ever Bellator Nation Rally on Petak, Jun 23 u 4:30 poslije podne. I inside the Theater at Madison Square Garden. Members of the Bellator Nation will have the opportunity to meet with MMA legends Randy Couture and Dan Henderson, current Bellator heavyweight Cheick Kongo, as well as Bellator personalities, including Mike Goldberg and the Bellator Ring Girls. The event is FREE and OPEN to the public. Space is limited, so fans are encouraged to arrive early.

Dodatno, prizes, including two cageside tickets to Bellator NYC, will be given away to fans in attendance.

U 6 poslije podne. I, fans are also invited to be a part of the Bellator NYC i Bellator 180 weigh-ins inside The Theater at Madison Square Garden, as the fighters take the scale and square off for the final time prior to entering the cage u subotu noć. The event is FREE and OPEN to the public.

One of the most recognizable MMA fighters of all time, Hall of Famer Randy Couture transitioned nicely into the entertainment world after his fighting career, starring in several television shows and movies, uključujući The Expendables movie franchise and Dancing with the Stars. Inside the cage, Couture was a fearless underdog, often defeating men with great size advantages. “The Natural” was a multi-time heavyweight and multi-time light heavyweight champion in the UFC.

Dan Henderson, known simply as “Hendo,” is one of the most feared one-punch strikers in all of MMA and put away many opponents with his “H-Bomb” overhand right. A former PRIDE and STRIKEFORCE champion, Henderson owns notable wins over Michael Bisping, Fedor Emelianenko, “Shogun” Rua and Wanderlei Silva. Now retired, Henderson also represented the U.S. during the 1992 i 1996 Olympics as a member of the Greco-Roman wrestling teams.

Od ulaska u Bellator MMA van u 2013, Cheick Kongo, a French-born kickboxer, has strung together an impressive run that has seen him emerge victorious in nine of 11 nagradne igre, including five consecutive victories. Sa 39 career fights under his belt, “The Darkness” has tallied 27 osvaja kao profesionalni, uključujući 12 by way of knockout. Kongo most recently handed Augusto Sakai the first loss of his professional career at Bellator 179 u Londonu.

Mike Goldberg, set to make his Bellator broadcast debut at Bellator NYC i Bellator 180, is best known for his 20 plus years of play-by-play work in professional MMA and trademark calls that made him popular with fans around the globe. In addition to his two decades in mixed martial arts, he has broadcast every major sport at the network level, most notably his 900 games in the NHL, both nationally and with the Minnesota Wild, Vancouver Canucks and Detroit Red Wings. He has also hosted entertainment shows, uključujući Shaq Vs. A graduate of Miami (Ohajo) Univerzitet, Goldberg now resides in Phoenix, Ariz.

Molimo posjetite Bellator.com i BellatorNYC.com for upcoming event information.

Bellator NYC: Sonnen vs. Silva Card (Pay-Per-View):

Glavni događaj poluteške kategorije: Chael Sonnen (29-15-1) vs. Wanderlei Silva (35-12-1, 1 NC)

Heavyweight Main Event: Fedor Emelianenko (36-4, 1 NC) vs. Matt Mitrione (11-5)

Welterweight World Title Bout: Douglas Lima (28-6) vs. Lorenz Larkin (18-5, 1 NC)

Lightweight World Title Bout: Michael Chandler (16-3) vs. Brent Primus (7-0)

Lightweight Feature Bout: Aaron Pico (Debi) vs. Zach Freeman (8-2)

 

Bellator 180: Davis vs. Bader Card (SPIKE):

Light Heavyweight World Title Bout: Phil Davis (17-3, 1 NC) vs. Ryan Bader (22-5)

Pero Bout: James Gallagher (6-0) vs. Chinzo Machida (5-2)

Velter Bout: Neiman Gracie (5-0) vs. Dave Marfone (5-2)

Women’s Flyweight Preliminary Bout: Heather Hardy (Debi) vs. Alice Yauger (4-5)

 

Bellator 180: Davis vs. Bader Preliminarni Card (Bellator.com):

Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Ryan Couture (10-5) vs. Haim Gozali (7-3)

Lightweight Preliminary Bout: Jerome Mickle (2-1) vs. Anthony Giacchina (1-1)

Catchweight Preliminary Bout (168 1bs.): John Salgado (4-7-1) vs. Hugh McKenna (0-1)

Catchweight Preliminary Bout (130 1bs.): Matt Rizzo (9-2, 1 NC) vs. Sergio da Silva (6-8)

Lightweight Preliminary Bout: Nate Grebb (3-1) vs. Bradley Desir (9-5)

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BELLATOR ANNOUNCES BROADCAST DUTIES FOR HISTORIC EVENT AT MADISON SQUARE GARDEN ON SATURDAY, Juni 24

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LOS ANGELES – With the recently announced additions of veteran commentators Mauro Ranallo and Mike Goldberg to the current Bellator broadcast team, fight night roles have been determined for the biggest evening in the promotion’s history when Bellator NYC: Sonnen vs. Silva i Bellator 180: Davis vs. Bader air live on Saturday, Jun 24 from Madison Square Garden in New York.

Bellator’s stacked pay-per-view event, Bellator NYC: Sonnen vs. Silva, will see play-by-play analyst Mauro Ranallo join longtime Bellator color commentator Jimmy Smith for the first time live at 10 poslije podne. I/7poslije podne. PT, dok Mike Goldberg will anchor the desk for the historic broadcast.

Earlier that evening, Goldbergis set to call the play-by-play action alongside Smith, with Ranallo set to hostBellator 180: Davis vs. Bader from the desk live on SPIKE at 8 poslije podne. I/5 poslije podne. Goldberg and Smith will alsocall the additional preliminary match-ups on Bellator.com at 6 poslije podne. I/3 poslije podne. PT.

Jenn Brown will host SPIKE’s live pre-show during preliminary action, where she will be joined by popular MMA personality Brendan Schaub and Bellator lightweight Josh Thomson, who will offer unique insight and analysis leading into the historic event. Schaub and Thomson will later join Ranallo at the desk duringBellator 180. The voice of Bellator, Michael C. Williams, will take his familiar position inside the cage as the evening’s ring announcer.

Headlined by the long-awaited bout between two of the biggest names in mixed martial arts history, Chael Sonnen (29-15-1) i Wanderlei Silva (35-12-1, 1 NC), Bellator NYC: Sonnen vs. Silva airs live on pay-per-view beginning at 10 poslije podne. I/7 poslije podne. PT. Emanating from Madison Square in New York City, the mecca of combat sports, this blockbuster event includes a heavyweight bout between MMA legend Fedor Emelianenko i teško udaranja Matt Mitrione, along with two championship bouts, uključujući Douglas Lima (28-6) defending his 170-pound strap against Lorenz Larkin(18-5, 1 NC) and current lightweight champion Michael Chandler (16-3) putting his world title on the line against the undefeated Brent Primus (7-0).

Prior to the pay-per-view, SPIKE will air Bellator 180: Davis vs. Bader LIVE and FREE on both coasts beginning at 8 poslije podne. I/5 poslije podne. PT. The event is headlined by a light heavyweight title bout between current champ Phil Davis (17-3, 1 NC) i glavni kandidat Ryan Bader (22-5). Dodatno, Bellator 180 prelims will air exclusively on Bellator.com and the Bellator Mobile App at 6 poslije podne. I/3 poslije podne. PT.

Molimo posjetite Bellator.com i BellatorNYC.com for upcoming event information.

 

Bellator NYC: Sonnen vs. Silva Card (Pay-Per-View):

Glavni događaj poluteške kategorije: Chael Sonnen (29-15-1) vs. Wanderlei Silva (35-12-1, 1 NC)

Heavyweight Main Event: Fedor Emelianenko (36-4, 1 NC) vs. Matt Mitrione (11-5)

Welterweight World Title Bout: Douglas Lima (28-6) vs. Lorenz Larkin (18-5, 1 NC)

Lightweight World Title Bout: Michael Chandler (16-3) vs. Brent Primus (7-0)

Lightweight Feature Bout: Aaron Pico (Debi) vs. Zach Freeman (8-2)

Bellator 180: Davis vs. Bader Card (SPIKE):

Light Heavyweight World Title Bout: Phil Davis (17-3, 1 NC) vs. Ryan Bader (22-5)

Pero Bout: James Gallagher (6-0) vs. Chinzo Machida (5-2)

Velter Bout: Neiman Gracie (5-0) vs. Dave Marfone (5-2)

Women¹s Flyweight Preliminary Bout: Heather Hardy (Debi) vs. Alice Yauger (4-5)

 

Bellator 180: Davis vs. Bader Preliminarni Card (Bellator.com):

Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Ryan Couture (10-5) vs. Haim Gozali (7-3)

Lightweight Preliminary Bout: Jerome Mickle (2-1) vs. Anthony Giacchina (1-1)

Catchweight Preliminary Bout (168 1bs.): John Salgado (4-7-1) vs. Hugh McKenna (0-1)

Catchweight Preliminary Bout (130 1bs.): Matt Rizzo (9-2, 1 NC) vs. Sergio da Silva (6-8)

VOW Lightweight Preliminary Bout: Nate Grebb (3-1) vs. Bradley Desir (9-5)

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BELLATOR NATION INVITED TO EXCLUSIVE FAN FEST DURING BELLATOR NYC FIGHT WEEK

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MEET MMA LEGENDS TITO ORTIZ AND ROYCE GRACIE ON Petak, Juni 23 AT DAVE & BUSTER’S TIMES SQUARE

Los Anđeles – Prior to the biggest event in Bellator history, Bellator NYC: Sonnen vs. Silva, fans have the opportunity to meet MMA legends Tito Ortiz i Royce Gracie during an exclusive Fan Fest on Petak, Jun 23 sa početkom u 8 poslije podne. I at the Dave & Buster’s Times Square location.

 

Dave & Buster je, a season-long partner of Bellator MMA, is offering Bellator Nation members the chance to meet two of the biggest names in the sport. Fan Fest is free for Bellator Nation Members with RSVP, who can sign up at www.Bellator.com/fan-fest.

 

Known as one of the toughest competitors in MMA, Tito Ortiz is a fan-favorite across the world. Koristeći njegov rvanje u pozadini, Ortiz was a punishing competitor who defended his title an impressive five times. Always with a flair for the dramatic, Ortiz engaged in several intense rivalries over his career with the likes of Ken Shamrock and Chuck Liddell. Under the direction of Bellator MMA, the 42-year-old Ortiz claimed a trio of victories that included a pair of first-round finishes over Alexander Shlemenko and Chael Sonnen.

 

Ime Gracie je sinonim za MMA, and that is in large part to Royce Gracie, čovjek koji se smatra da je izmislio sport kao što danas poznajemo. Pobjednik prvog nekoliko UFC događaja, Gracie dismantled multiple opponents in a single night, many of which were much larger than him. For many years, there was no answer for the Gracie jiu-jitsu technique that he brought to the cage. Danas, it’s difficult to find an MMA fighter who has not trained in the art of Brazilian jiu-jitsu that his father invented. In February of 2016, Gracie headlined Bellator 149, an event that shattered company viewership records.

 

Headlined by the long-awaited bout between two of the biggest names in mixed martial arts history, Chael Sonnen (29-15-1) iWanderlei Silva (35-12-1, 1 NC), Bellator NYC: Sonnen vs. Silva airs live on pay-per-view beginning at 10 poslije podne. I/7 poslije podne. PT. Emanating from Madison Square in New York City, the mecca of combat sports, this blockbuster event includes a heavyweight bout between MMA legend Fedor Emelianenko i teško udaranja Matt Mitrione, along with two championship bouts, uključujući Douglas Lima (28-6) defending his 170-pound strap against Lorenz Larkin(18-5, 1 NC) and current lightweight champion Michael Chandler (16-3) putting his world title on the line against the undefeated Brent Primus (7-0).

 

Prior to the pay-per-view, SPIKE will air Bellator 180: Davis vs. Bader LIVE and FREE on both coasts beginning at 8 poslije podne. I/5 poslije podne. PT. The event is headlined by a light heavyweight title bout between current champ Phil Davis (17-3, 1 NC) i glavni kandidat Ryan Bader (22-5). Dodatno, Bellator 180 prelims will air exclusively on Bellator.com and the Bellator Mobile App at 6 poslije podne. I/3 poslije podne. PT.

 

Molimo posjetite Bellator.com i BellatorNYC.com for upcoming event information.

 

Bellator NYC: Sonnen vs. Silva Card (Pay-Per-View):

Glavni događaj poluteške kategorije: Chael Sonnen (29-15-1) vs. Wanderlei Silva (35-12-1, 1 NC)

Heavyweight Main Event: Fedor Emelianenko (36-4, 1 NC) vs. Matt Mitrione (11-5)

Welterweight World Title Bout: Douglas Lima (28-6) vs. Lorenz Larkin (18-5, 1 NC)

Lightweight World Title Bout: Michael Chandler (16-3) vs. Brent Primus (7-0)

Lightweight Feature Bout: Aaron Pico (Debi) vs. Zach Freeman (8-2)

 

Bellator 180: Davis vs. Bader Card (SPIKE):

Light Heavyweight World Title Bout: Phil Davis (17-3, 1 NC) vs. Ryan Bader (22-5)

Pero Bout: James Gallagher (6-0) vs. Chinzo Machida (5-2)

Velter Bout: Neiman Gracie (5-0) vs. Dave Marfone (5-2)

Women’s Flyweight Preliminary Bout: Heather Hardy (Debi) vs. Alice Yauger (4-5)

 

Bellator 180: Davis vs. Bader Preliminarni Card (Bellator.com):

Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Ryan Couture (10-5) vs. Haim Gozali (7-3)

Lightweight Preliminary Bout: Jerome Mickle (2-1) vs. Anthony Giacchina (1-1)

Catchweight Preliminary Bout (168 1bs.): John Salgado (4-7-1) vs. Hugh McKenna (0-1)

Catchweight Preliminary Bout (130 1bs.): Matt Rizzo (9-2, 1 NC) vs. Sergio da Silva (6-8)

VOW Fight – Lightweight Preliminary Bout: Nate Grebb (3-1) vs. Bradley Desir (9-5)

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BELLATOR SIGNS VETERAN MMA COMMENTATORS MIKE GOLDBERG AND MAURO RANALLO

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BOTH SET TO CALL THE ACTION FOR BELLATOR NYC ONSubota, Juni 24 AT MADISON SQUARE GARDEN

LOS ANGELES — Bellator has signed longstanding MMA commentators Mike Goldberg i Mauro Ranallo to multi-event broadcast agreements beginning with Bellator NYC: Sonnen vs. Silva i Bellator 180: Davis vs. Bader na Subota, Jun 24. The move sees Goldberg return to SPIKE for the first time since 2011, while Ranallo reunites with Bellator President Scott Coker, having worked together through 2013. The pair will join a broadcast team that currently includes Jimmy Smith, Jenn Brown and Chael Sonnen.

“Mike Goldberg and Mauro Ranallo are two of the best in our business and I couldn’t be happier about them joining the Bellator family,", Rekao je Scott Coker. “In addition to Jun 24, we look forward to working together to make future Spike broadcasts even more exciting for our fans as we add further depth to an already-exceptional broadcast team.”

“The addition of highly-regarded announcers Mauro and Mike to our fantastic lineup of broadcasters, and our first-rate production led by Scott Fishman, further demonstrates our commitment MMA fans and expanding the global Bellator brand,” added Spike SVP, Sports and Specials Jon Slugger.

Mike Goldberg is best known for his 20 plus years of play-by-play work in professional MMA and trademark calls that made him popular with fans around the globe. In addition to his two decades in mixed martial arts, he has broadcast every major sport at the network level, most notably his 900 games in the NHL, both nationally and with the Minnesota Wild, Vancouver Canucks and Detroit Red Wings. He has also hosted entertainment shows, uključujući Shaq Vs. A graduate of Miami (Ohajo) Univerzitet, Goldberg now resides in Phoenix, Ariz.

Mauro Ranallo gained notoriety with MMA fans during his tenure with PRIDE, and later STRIKEFORCE, where his voice became synonymous with the now-legendary events. Throughout his career, Ranallo has spent time working with various sports outside of MMA, including boxing, profesionalni wrestling, kickboxing and ice hockey, and will continue his work with Showtime Boxing. Ranallo, a native of British Columbia, Kanada, now resides in Los Angeles, Kalif.

Molimo posjetite Bellator.com i BellatorNYC.com for upcoming event information.

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ROCK ICON DAVE NAVARRO TO PERFORM NATIONAL ANTHEM FOR BELLATOR NYC: SONNEN VS SILVA

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World-renowned musician, artist and filmmaker Dave Navarro will perform the national anthem prior to the main event for Bellator NYC: Sonnen vs. Silva at the legendary Madison Square Garden in New York City on Subota, Jun 24.

Bellator NYC: Sonnen vs. Silva, the biggest event in Bellator history, features the long-awaited bout between two of the most popular fighters in mixed martial arts history, kao Chael Sonnen (29-15-1) i Wanderlei Silva (35-12-1, 1 NC) finally square off in an impending grudge match. This blockbuster event includes a heavyweight bought between MMA legend Fedor Emelianenko i teško udaranja Matt Mitrione, along with two championship bouts, uključujući Douglas Lima (28-6) defending his 170-pound strap against Lorenz Larkin (18-5, 1 NC) and current lightweight champion Michael Chandler (16-3) putting his world title on the line against the undefeated Brent Primus (7-0).

Bellator NYC: Sonnen vs. Silva airs LIVE on pay-per-view beginning at 10pm ET/7PM PT. Prior to the pay-per-view event, SPIKE will air Bellator 180: Davis vs. Bader LIVE and FREE on both coasts, sa početkom u 8pm ET/5PM PT. Dodatno, Bellator 180 prelims will air exclusively on Bellator.com and the Bellator Mobile App at 6pm ET/ 3PM PT.

Navarro, a founding member of Jane’s Addiction, currently serves as host of Spike’s hit series, “Ink Master.” Enclosed is a recent clip of him performing the national anthem in a Spike promo.

Dave Navarro performs National Anthem