 PFL WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS SET FOR NOV. 29 IN RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIASix Champions will be crowned, with Global Season winners earning a $1 million dollar purse MÁS – 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 (Octubre. 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, Noviembre 29 in Riyadh, Arabia Saudita. 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, Octubre. 19 vía webook.com. The final two competitors in the Heavyweight, Peso Semipesado, Welter, Ligero, Peso pluma, and Women’s Flyweight divisions will be vying for the $1 million dollar purse and the right to be called 2024 PFL World Champion. Adicionalmente, PFL MENA’s inaugural season is reaching its conclusion and four champions will also be crowned in the Welterweight, Ligero, Peso pluma, 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, rounds de cinco minutos, 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, dicho. “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, dicho. “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, Playoffs, and Championship, with each winner of the six weight divisions receiving a $1 millones de monedero. Updated PFL Championships Card: ESPN + (NOSOTROS.) | DAZN (Canadá & Europa) Viernes, Noviembre 29, 2024 Peso pluma Evento Principal del Campeonato: 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) Campeonato welter: 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, Playoffs, 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. ACERCA DE PROFESSIONAL FIGHTERS LEAGUE Liga de luchadores profesionales (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, y Bellator. Fundado en 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, con 650 millones de fans en todo el mundo, the youngest audience demographic, and true global revenue streams. PFLmma.com; Instagram (@PFLmma); Gorjeo (@PFLMMA); Facebook (/PFLmma) |
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Ex campeones del mundo Benson Henderson & Brent Primus luchará durante la carta principal de BELLATOR 268 en octubre. 16
Ambos enfrentamientos semifinales para el Gran premio mundial de peso semipesado de BELLATOR encabezará la tarjeta en el Footprint Center, hogar de los Phoenix Suns y Phoenix Mercury. Campeón del mundo de peso semipesado Vadim Nemkov (14-2) defiende su campeonato mundial ante el No. 4 clasificado Antonio "Rumble" Johnson (23-6), mientras que el actual campeón mundial de peso pesado de BELLATOR Ryan Bader (28-6) caras No. 2-clasificado de peso semipesado Corey Anderson (15-5) en el evento co-estelar.
También se han confirmado varias peleas preliminares nuevas y se enumeran a continuación. La tarjeta preliminar se transmitirá en vivo en el canal de YouTube de BELLATOR MMA, El canal de YouTube SHOWTIME Sports y Pluto TV a partir de 7 p.m. ET / 4 pm. PT.
Antiguos campeones chocan en el desierto, como ex campeón de peso ligero de UFC y WEC Benson Henderson se enfrenta al ex campeón de peso ligero de BELLATOR Brent Primus en una pelea de 155 libras que seguramente producirá fuegos artificiales. Ambos hombres tienen cinturones negros en Jiu-Jitsu brasileño y tienen la capacidad de terminar una pelea sin importar a dónde vaya.. Luchando fuera de Glendale, EL., "Suave" Benson Henderson pelea en su propio terreno, pero tiene una prueba difícil en un Primus que está ansioso por regresar a la cima de la montaña en las 155 libras..
Contundente Henry Corrales se reintroduce en el rango de peso pluma, asumiendo el gurú de la sumisión Vladyslav Parubchenko en el primer encuentro de la cartelera principal. Con 13 de su 18 victorias profesionales por la vía del acabado, "OK" Corrales entra en la jaula con otro rematador conocido, como ha terminado Parubchenko 14 de su 16 victorias con paros. Ambos luchadores están en la mezcla dentro de una división de peso pluma de BELLATOR apilada., y con una victoria, cualquiera de los peleadores podría tener un impacto inmediato en la clasificación de las 145 libras.
Calendario actualizado de eventos de BELLATOR
Sáb. Siete. 18 // BELLATOR 266: Davis vs. Romero //SAP Center // San José, TAL COMO
Libre. Octubre. 1 // BELLATOR 267: Lima vs. MVP 2 //El SSE Arena, Wembley // Londres, Inglaterra
Sáb. Octubre. 16 // BELLATOR 268: Semifinales del Gran Premio Mundial de peso semipesado // Centro de huella // Fénix, LA
Sáb. Octubre. 23 // BELLATOR 269: Fedor vs. Johnson // VTB Arena // Moscú, Rusia
Libre. Noviembre. 5 // BELLATOR 270: Gallagher contra. Mezcla // 3Arena // Dublín, Irlanda
BELLATOR 268: Semifinales del Gran Premio Mundial de peso semipesado Tarjeta principal:
TIEMPO DE LA FUNCION
10 p.m. ET / 7 pm. PT
Evento principal del título mundial de peso semipesado: C-Vadim Nemkov (14-2) vs. #4-Anthony "Rumble" Johnson (23-6)
Combate semifinal del Gran Premio Mundial de peso semipesado: #1-Ryan Bader (28-6, 1 NC) vs. #2-Corey Anderson (15-5)
Ligera Bout: #3-Benson Henderson (28-10) vs. Brent Primus (10-2)
Peso pluma Bout: Henry Corrales (18-6) vs. Vladyslav Parubchenko (16-2)
Tarjeta Preliminar:
Canal de YouTube de BELLATOR MMA | canal Showtime Sports YouTube | Plutón TV
7 p.m. ET / 4 pm. PT
Semipesado Bout: #5-Julias Anglickas (10-1) vs. #10-Karl Albrektsson (12-3)
Gallo de combate: Erik Pérez (20-8) vs. Brett Johns (17-3)
Semipesado Bout: Sullivan Cauley (1-0) vs. Choque Deon (1-0)
Ligera Bout: Nick Browne (11-1) vs. Bobby Lee (12-6)
Mediano Bout: Javier Torres (11-5, 1 NC) vs. Gregory Milliard (12-6)
de las mujeres de peso mosca Bout: Sumiko Inaba (2-0) vs. Campo Randi (2-0)
Ligera Bout: Lance Gibson Jr. (4-0) vs. Raymond Pina (9-4)
Pelea amateur de peso paja: María Henderson (1-0) vs. Collette Santiago (0-1)
*Tarjeta sujetos a cambios.
Por favor, visite Bellator.com para obtener información adicional.
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Sobre BELLATOR
BELLATOR MMA es una organización líder mundial de artes marciales mixtas que presenta a muchos de los mejores luchadores del mundo.. Bajo la dirección del veterano promotor de lucha, Scott Coker, Los eventos de BELLATOR tienen lugar en las principales ciudades del mundo y se pueden ver por televisión en más de 160 países a una audiencia a disposición de más de mil millones de personas. En los Estados Unidos, BELLATOR se puede ver en SHOWTIME. BELLATOR está compuesto por un equipo ejecutivo que incluye a los mejores profesionales de la industria en producción de televisión., orquestación de eventos en vivo, desarrollo luchador / relaciones, obtención de locaciones, creación / desarrollo de patrocinios, licencias internacionales, mercadeo, publicidad, publicidad y comisión de relaciones. BELLATOR tiene su sede en Hollywood, California. y es propiedad de entretenimiento ViacomCBS gigantes, el hogar de marcas de primera clase de entretenimiento del mundo que se conectan con el público a través de un contenido atractivo a través de la televisión, película, plataformas en línea y móviles.
Acerca de SHOWTIME
Showtime Networks Inc. (SNI), una subsidiaria de propiedad total de ViacomCBS Inc., posee y opera el servicio premium SHOWTIME®, que presenta series originales aclamadas por la crítica, documentales provocativos, películas de éxito de taquilla, especiales de comedia y música y deportes contundentes. SHOWTIME está disponible como un servicio de transmisión independiente en todos los principales dispositivos de transmisión y Showtime.com, así como por cable, DBS, proveedores de telecomunicaciones y transmisión de video. SNI también opera los servicios premium THE MOVIE CHANNEL™ y FLIX®, así como versiones bajo demanda de las tres marcas. SNI comercializa y distribuye eventos deportivos y de entretenimiento para los suscriptores sobre una base de pago por visión a través de SHOWTIME PPV®. Para obtener más información, ir a www.SHO.com.
BELLATOR AND USO TEAM UP TO SALUTE THE TROOPS WITH SPECIAL LIVE EVENT IN HAWAII ON DECEMBER 14
Brent Primus Defends Lightweight Title Against Michael Chandler in Long-Awaited Main Event Rematch to Kick Off Honolulu Doubleheader
LOS ANGELES – En honor a los valientes hombres y mujeres de la U.S. Fuerzas Armadas, Bellator MMA has partnered with the USO to present a special live event free for the troops, junto con sus amigos y familias, en diciembre 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,"Dijo 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 en 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) se reúne Javy Ayala (10-7) en un choque de peso pesado.
Bellator and USO Present: Saludar a las tropas saldrá al aire en Paramount Network el viernes, Diciembre 14 en 10 p.m. Y / 9 p.m. CT and will be simulcast on CMT. The event will also stream LIVE on DAZN, mientras que los combates preliminares corriente en Bellator.com y en el mundo en el Bellator Mobile App. peleas adicionales serán anunciados en las próximas semanas.
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. Ahora, 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, Incluyendo Benson
Henderson, Patricky Pitbull (x2), Yamauchi arriba 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, Calif., Ayala returns hoping to yet again shock the world and defeat one of the greatest heavyweights in MMA history.
Esta noche inolvidable será parte de un fin de semana histórico que culmina con la previamente anunciada Bellator Hawaii en sábado, Diciembre 15, airing exclusively on DAZN. This highly-anticipated fight card includes Bellator women’s flyweight champ Ilima-Lei Macfarlane la defensa de su título contra Valesrie Létourneau, Lyoto Machida making his Bellator debut against former champ Rafael Carvalho, Neiman Gracie teniendo en Y Ruth in an opening round matchup in the Bellator Welterweight World Grand Prix and much more.
Bellator y la USO también se asociarán para una semana de eventos especiales en Hawai que conduce al gran fin de semana de peleas emocionantes de diciembre 14 y 15. More details to come soon.
Actualizado Bellator and USO Present: Saludar a las tropas lucha tarjeta:
Evento principal del título mundial de peso ligero: Brent Primus (8-0) vs. Michael Chandler (18-4)
Peso pesado principal pelea de la cartelera: Frank Mir (18-12) vs. Javy Ayala (10-7)
*Tarjeta sujetos a cambios
Por favor, visite Bellator.com y USO.org para más información.
SPIKE PRESENTS AN ENCORE PRESENTATION OF BELLATOR’S BIGGEST EVENT EVER – BELLATOR NYC: SONNEN VS SILVA
Special Broadcast on Friday, Julio 28 desde 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 Junio 24, Spike will present a special encore presentation of this memorable event onViernes, Julio 28 desde 9-11:30 p.m. Y/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 y Wanderlei Silva, mientras Matt Mitrione stood toe-to-toe with the iconic Fedor Emelianenko in a heavyweight showdown for the ages. Adicionalmente, two explosive title fights took place, como 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.
FANS INVITED TO BELLATOR NATION RALLY AND BELLATOR NYC: SONNEN VS. SILVA WEIGH-INS INSIDE THE THEATER AT MADISON SQUARE GARDEN ON FRIDAY, Junio 23
MÁS, A CHANCE TO WIN CAGESIDE TICKETS
Los Angeles – Ahead of Bellator NYC: Sonnen vs. Silva, fans are invited to the first ever Bellator Nation Rally on Viernes, Junio 23 en 4:30 p.m. Y 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.
Además, prizes, including two cageside tickets to Bellator NYC, will be given away to fans in attendance.
En 6 p.m. Y, fans are also invited to be a part of the Bellator NYC y 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 en sábado noche. The event is FREE and OPEN to the public.
One of the most recognizable MMA fighters of all time, Salón de la Fama Randy Couture transitioned nicely into the entertainment world after his fighting career, starring in several television shows and movies, Incluyendo 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. durante el 1992 y 1996 Olympics as a member of the Greco-Roman wrestling teams.
Desde que se unió a la refriega Bellator MMA en 2013, Cheick Kongo, a French-born kickboxer, has strung together an impressive run that has seen him emerge victorious in nine of 11 concursos, including five consecutive victories. Con 39 career fights under his belt, “The Darkness” has tallied 27 gana como profesional, Incluyendo 12 por la vía del nocaut. Kongo most recently handed Augusto Sakai the first loss of his professional career at Bellator 179 en Londres.
Mike Goldberg, set to make his Bellator broadcast debut at Bellator NYC y 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, Incluyendo Shaq Vs. A graduate of Miami (Ohio) Universidad, Goldberg now resides in Phoenix, Ariz.
Por favor, visite Bellator.com y BellatorNYC.com for upcoming event information.
Bellator NYC: Sonnen vs. Silva Tarjeta (Paga por ver):
De peso semipesado del Evento Principal: Chael Sonnen (29-15-1) vs. Wanderlei Silva (35-12-1, 1 NC)
Evento Principal de peso pesado: Fedor Emelianenko (36-4, 1 NC) vs. Matt Mitrione (11-5)
Peso Welter título mundial de combate: Douglas Lima (28-6) vs. Lorenz Larkin (18-5, 1 NC)
Lightweight World Title Bout: Michael Chandler (16-3) vs. Brent Primus (7-0)
Combate de funciones ligeras: Aaron Pico (Debut) vs. Zach Freeman (8-2)
Bellator 180: Davis vs. Bader Tarjeta (SPIKE):
Peso semipesado título mundial de combate: Phil Davis (17-3, 1 NC) vs. Ryan Bader (22-5)
Peso pluma Bout: James Gallagher (6-0) vs. Chinzo Machida (5-2)
Pelea de peso welter: Neiman Gracie (5-0) vs. Dave Marfone (5-2)
Combate preliminar de peso mosca femenino: Heather Hardy (Debut) vs. Alice Yauger (4-5)
Bellator 180: Davis vs. Bader Tarjeta Preliminar (Bellator.com):
Peso Welter preliminar Bout: Ryan Couture (10-5) vs. Haim Widodo (7-3)
Ligera pelea preliminar: Jerome Mickle (2-1) vs. Anthony Giacchina (1-1)
Catchweight Preliminary Bout (168 1bs.): Juan 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)
Ligera pelea preliminar: Nate Grebb (3-1) vs. Bradley Desir (9-5)
BELLATOR ANNOUNCES BROADCAST DUTIES FOR HISTORIC EVENT AT MADISON SQUARE GARDEN ON SATURDAY, Junio 24
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 y Bellator 180: Davis vs. Bader air live on Saturday, Junio 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 p.m. Y/7p.m. PT, mientras 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 p.m. Y/5 p.m. Goldberg and Smith will alsocall the additional preliminary match-ups on Bellator.com at 6 p.m. Y/3 p.m. 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) y Wanderlei Silva (35-12-1, 1 NC), Bellator NYC: Sonnen vs. Silva airs live on pay-per-view beginning at 10 p.m. Y/7 p.m. 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 y contundente Matt Mitrione, along with two championship bouts, Incluyendo 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 p.m. Y/5 p.m. PT. The event is headlined by a light heavyweight title bout between current champ Phil Davis (17-3, 1 NC) y los principales candidatos Ryan Bader (22-5). Además, Bellator 180 prelims will air exclusively on Bellator.com and the Bellator Mobile App at 6 p.m. Y/3 p.m. PT.
Por favor, visite Bellator.com y BellatorNYC.com for upcoming event information.
Bellator NYC: Sonnen vs. Silva Tarjeta (Paga por ver):
De peso semipesado del Evento Principal: Chael Sonnen (29-15-1) vs. Wanderlei Silva (35-12-1, 1 NC)
Evento Principal de peso pesado: Fedor Emelianenko (36-4, 1 NC) vs. Matt Mitrione (11-5)
Peso Welter título mundial de combate: Douglas Lima (28-6) vs. Lorenz Larkin (18-5, 1 NC)
Lightweight World Title Bout: Michael Chandler (16-3) vs. Brent Primus (7-0)
Combate de funciones ligeras: Aaron Pico (Debut) vs. Zach Freeman (8-2)
Bellator 180: Davis vs. Bader Tarjeta (SPIKE):
Peso semipesado título mundial de combate: Phil Davis (17-3, 1 NC) vs. Ryan Bader (22-5)
Peso pluma Bout: James Gallagher (6-0) vs. Chinzo Machida (5-2)
Pelea de peso welter: Neiman Gracie (5-0) vs. Dave Marfone (5-2)
Women¹s Flyweight Preliminary Bout: Heather Hardy (Debut) vs. Alice Yauger (4-5)
Bellator 180: Davis vs. Bader Tarjeta Preliminar (Bellator.com):
Peso Welter preliminar Bout: Ryan Couture (10-5) vs. Haim Widodo (7-3)
Ligera pelea preliminar: Jerome Mickle (2-1) vs. Anthony Giacchina (1-1)
Catchweight Preliminary Bout (168 1bs.): Juan 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)
BELLATOR NATION INVITED TO EXCLUSIVE FAN FEST DURING BELLATOR NYC FIGHT WEEK
MEET MMA LEGENDS TITO ORTIZ AND ROYCE GRACIE ON Viernes, Junio 23 AT DAVE & BUSTER’S TIMES SQUARE
Los Angeles – Prior to the biggest event in Bellator history, Bellator NYC: Sonnen vs. Silva, fans have the opportunity to meet MMA legends Tito Ortiz y Royce Gracie during an exclusive Fan Fest on Viernes, Junio 23 a partir de las 8 p.m. Y at the Dave & Buster’s Times Square location.
De Dave & Buster, 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. Utilizando su experiencia de lucha libre, 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.
El nombre Gracie es sinónimo de MMA, and that is in large part to Royce Gracie, el hombre que se considera que ha inventado el deporte como lo conocemos hoy. El ganador de los primeros eventos de UFC, 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. Hoy, it’s difficult to find an MMA fighter who has not trained in the art of Brazilian jiu-jitsu that his father invented. En febrero de 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) yWanderlei Silva (35-12-1, 1 NC), Bellator NYC: Sonnen vs. Silva airs live on pay-per-view beginning at 10 p.m. Y/7 p.m. 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 y contundente Matt Mitrione, along with two championship bouts, Incluyendo 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 p.m. Y/5 p.m. PT. The event is headlined by a light heavyweight title bout between current champ Phil Davis (17-3, 1 NC) y los principales candidatos Ryan Bader (22-5). Además, Bellator 180 prelims will air exclusively on Bellator.com and the Bellator Mobile App at 6 p.m. Y/3 p.m. PT.
Por favor, visite Bellator.com y BellatorNYC.com for upcoming event information.
Bellator NYC: Sonnen vs. Silva Tarjeta (Paga por ver):
De peso semipesado del Evento Principal: Chael Sonnen (29-15-1) vs. Wanderlei Silva (35-12-1, 1 NC)
Evento Principal de peso pesado: Fedor Emelianenko (36-4, 1 NC) vs. Matt Mitrione (11-5)
Peso Welter título mundial de combate: Douglas Lima (28-6) vs. Lorenz Larkin (18-5, 1 NC)
Lightweight World Title Bout: Michael Chandler (16-3) vs. Brent Primus (7-0)
Combate de funciones ligeras: Aaron Pico (Debut) vs. Zach Freeman (8-2)
Bellator 180: Davis vs. Bader Tarjeta (SPIKE):
Peso semipesado título mundial de combate: Phil Davis (17-3, 1 NC) vs. Ryan Bader (22-5)
Peso pluma Bout: James Gallagher (6-0) vs. Chinzo Machida (5-2)
Pelea de peso welter: Neiman Gracie (5-0) vs. Dave Marfone (5-2)
Combate preliminar de peso mosca femenino: Heather Hardy (Debut) vs. Alice Yauger (4-5)
Bellator 180: Davis vs. Bader Tarjeta Preliminar (Bellator.com):
Peso Welter preliminar Bout: Ryan Couture (10-5) vs. Haim Widodo (7-3)
Ligera pelea preliminar: Jerome Mickle (2-1) vs. Anthony Giacchina (1-1)
Catchweight Preliminary Bout (168 1bs.): Juan 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)
BELLATOR SIGNS VETERAN MMA COMMENTATORS MIKE GOLDBERG AND MAURO RANALLO
BOTH SET TO CALL THE ACTION FOR BELLATOR NYC ENSábado, Junio 24 AT MADISON SQUARE GARDEN
LOS ANGELES — Bellator has signed longstanding MMA commentators Mike Goldberg y Mauro Ranallo to multi-event broadcast agreements beginning with Bellator NYC: Sonnen vs. Silva y Bellator 180: Davis vs. Bader en Sábado, Junio 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,"Dijo Scott Coker. “In addition to Junio 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, Incluyendo Shaq Vs. A graduate of Miami (Ohio) Universidad, 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. A lo largo de su carrera, Ranallo has spent time working with various sports outside of MMA, incluido el boxeo, la lucha libre profesional, kickboxing and ice hockey, and will continue his work with Showtime Boxing. Ranallo, a native of British Columbia, Canadá, now resides in Los Angeles, California.
Por favor, visite Bellator.com y BellatorNYC.com for upcoming event information.
ROCK ICON DAVE NAVARRO TO PERFORM NATIONAL ANTHEM FOR BELLATOR NYC: SONNEN VS SILVA
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 Sábado, Junio 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, como Chael Sonnen (29-15-1) y 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 y contundente Matt Mitrione, along with two championship bouts, Incluyendo 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, a partir de las 8pm ET/5pm PT. Además, 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
BRENDAN SCHAUB TO CO-HOST BELLATOR NYC: SONNEN VS. SILVA PRE-SHOW LIVE FROM MADISON SQUARE GARDEN
LOS ANGELES — Brendan Schaub, a former professional MMA fighter and football player, host of the popular MMA podcast “Big Brown Breakdown” and co-host of the hit podcast “Fighter and the Kid”, will serve as co-host for Spike TV’s LIVE pre-show leading into Bellator’s epic event, Bellator NYC: Sonnen vs. Silva, from New York’s legendary Madison Square Garden.
Schaub will join Bellator host, Jenn Brown, in the broadcast booth and will offer insight and analysis for all the fights on Spike’s stacked Bellator 180: Davis vs. Bader card leading into the biggest event in the promotion’s history, Bellator NYC: Sonnen vs. Silva. Además, Schaub will be featured in original Bellator digital content in advance of the event.
Headlined by the long-awaited fight between two of the biggest names in mixed martial arts history, Chael Sonnen (29-15-1) y Wanderlei Silva (35-12-1, 1 NC), Bellator NYC: Sonnen vs. Silva airs live on pay-per-view beginning at 10 p.m. Y/7 p.m. PT. Prior to the pay-per-view event, SPIKE will air Bellator 180: Davis vs. Bader LIVE and FREE on both coasts, a partir de las 8 p.m. Y/5 p.m. PT. Además, Bellator 180 prelims will air exclusively on Bellator.com and the Bellator Mobile App at 6 p.m. Y/3 p.m. 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 (36-4, 1 NC) y contundente Matt Mitrione (11-5), along with two championship bouts, Incluyendo 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).