 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 MORE – 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 (Oct. 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, Նոյեմբեր 29 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. 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, Oct. 19 միջոցով webook.com. The final two competitors in the Heavyweight, Light Ծանրաքաշ, Welterweight, Թեթեւ, Featherweight, and Women’s Flyweight divisions will be vying for the $1 million dollar purse and the right to be called 2024 PFL World Champion. Ի լրումն, PFL MENA’s inaugural season is reaching its conclusion and four champions will also be crowned in the Welterweight, Թեթեւ, Featherweight, 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, հինգ րոպե տուր, 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, գործադիր տնօրեն, PFL, ասել է. “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, գործադիր տնօրեն, SMMAF, ասել է. “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 million purse. Updated PFL Championships Card: ESPN + (ԱՄՆ) | DAZN (Կանադա & Europe) Ուրբաթ, Նոյեմբեր 29, 2024 Featherweight առաջնություն 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 առաջնություն: 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. 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. Հիմնադրվել է 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, հետ 650 million fans worldwide, the youngest audience demographic, and true global revenue streams. PFLmma.com; Instagram (@PFLmma); Ծլվլոց (@PFLMMA); Facebook (/PFLmma) |
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Former World Champions Benson Henderson & Brent Primus to Fight During Main Card of BELLATOR 268 հոկտեմբերի. 16
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 տեղում Anthony “Rumble” Johnson (23-6), while current BELLATOR Heavyweight World Champion Ryan Bader (28-6) faces No. 2-ranked light heavyweight Corey Anderson (15-5) ի համագործակցությամբ-main միջոցառման.
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 ալիքը և Pluto TV-ն սկսվում է ժամը 7 կեսօրից. ET / 4 p.m. 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.
Դժվարհասանելի Henry Corrales reintroduces himself to the featherweight ranks, taking on submission guru Vladyslav Parubchenko in the opening bout of the main card. Հետ 13 իր 18 մասնագիտական հաղթանակները գալիս միջոցով ավարտի, “OK” Corrales steps in the cage with another known finisher, as Parubchenko has finished 14 իր 16 victories with stoppages. Both fighters are in the mix within a stacked BELLATOR featherweight division, and with a win, either fighter could find themselves making an immediate impact on the 145-pound rankings.
BELLATOR միջոցառումների թարմացված ժամանակացույցը
Sat. Յոթ. 18 // Bellator 266: Davis vs. Romero //SAP Center // San Jose, Ինչպես, օրինակ,
Ազատ. Oct. 1 // Bellator 267: Lima vs. MVP 2 //The SSE Arena, Wembley // London, Անգլիա
Sat. Oct. 16 // Bellator 268: Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix Semifinals // Ոտնահետքի կենտրոն // Փյունիկ, THE
Sat. Oct. 23 // Bellator 269: Ֆյոդոր vs. Johnson // VTB Arena // Moscow, Ռուսաստան
Ազատ. Nov. 5 // Bellator 270: Gallagher vs. Mix // 3Ասպարեզ // Dublin, Իռլանդիա
Bellator 268: Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix Semifinals Գլխավոր Card:
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10 կեսօրից. ET / 7 p.m. PT
Light Heavyweight World Title Main Event: C-Vadim Nemkov (14-2) vs. #4-Էնթոնի «Ռամբլ» Johnոնսոն (23-6)
Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix Semifinal Bout: #1-Ryan Bader (28-6, 1 NC) vs. #2-Corey Anderson (15-5)
Թեթեւ Բուտը: #3-Benson Henderson (28-10) vs. Brent Primus (10-2)
Featherweight Բուտը: Henry Corrales (18-6) vs. Vladyslav Parubchenko (16-2)
Նախնական Card:
BELLATOR MMA YouTube ալիք | SHOWTIME Sports YouTube ալիք | Պլուտո հեռուստատեսություն
7 կեսօրից. ET / 4 p.m. PT
Light ծանրորդ մենամարտը: #5-Julias Anglickas (10-1) vs. #10-Karl Albrektsson (12-3)
Թեթեւագույն քաշային կարգում աշխարհի Բուտը: Էրիկ Պերես (20-8) vs. Բրետ Ջոնս (17-3)
Light ծանրորդ մենամարտը: Sullivan Cauley (1-0) vs. Deon Clash (1-0)
Թեթեւ Բուտը: Նիկ Բրաուն (11-1) vs. bobby Lee (12-6)
Միջին Բուտը: Javier Torres (11-5, 1 NC) vs. Gregory Milliard (12-6)
Կանանց վարկածներով Բուտը: Sumiko Inaba (2-0) vs. Randi Field (2-0)
Թեթեւ Բուտը: Lance Gibson Jr. (4-0) vs. Raymond Pina (9-4)
Amateur Strawweight Bout: Maria Henderson (1-0) vs. Collette Santiago (0-1)
*Քարտը ենթակա է փոփոխման.
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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
ՀՐԵՇՏԱԿՆԵՐ - 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, թ. դեկտեմբերի 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,"Ասել է 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) հանդիպել Javy Ayala (10-7) in a heavyweight clash.
Bellator and USO Present: Salute the Troops will air on Paramount Network on Friday, Դեկտեմբեր 14 ի 10 կեսօրից. ET/9 p.m. 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. Լրացուցիչ մենամարտերը կհայտարարվի առաջիկա շաբաթների ընթացքում.
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. Այժմ, 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, ներառյալ Benson
Henderson, Patricky Pitbull (x2), Yamauchi մինչեւ 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 Ֆյոդոր 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 Սերգեյ 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, Կալիֆոռնիա, 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 Շաբաթ օրը, Դեկտեմբեր 15, airing exclusively on DAZN. This highly-anticipated fight card includes Bellator women’s flyweight champ Ilima-Lei Macfarlane defending her title against Valայն է,rie Létourneau, Lyoto Machida making his Bellator debut against former champ Ռաֆայել Carvalho, Neiman Gracie հաշվի վրա Ռութ 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 իսկ 15. More details to come soon.
Թարմացվել է Bellator and USO Present: Salute the Troops Մարտական քարտ:
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)
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SPIKE PRESENTS AN ENCORE PRESENTATION OF BELLATOR’S BIGGEST EVENT EVER – BELLATOR NYC: SONNEN VS SILVA
Special Broadcast on Friday, Հուլիս 28 մինչեւ 9-11:30Թեմա 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. Սիլվա was certainly entertaining, exciting and often unpredictable.
For those who missed the Pay-Per-View telecast on Հունիս 24, Spike will present a special encore presentation of this memorable event onՈւրբաթ, Հուլիս 28 մինչեւ 9-11:30 կեսօրից. ՈՒ/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 իսկ Wanderlei Սիլվա, ժամանակ Matt Mitrione stood toe-to-toe with the iconic Ֆյոդոր Emelianenko in a heavyweight showdown for the ages. Ի լրումն, two explosive title fights took place, ինչպես Douglas Lima looked to defend his welterweight crown against Լորենց Լարկին 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, ՀՈՒՆԻՍԻ 23
MORE, A CHANCE TO WIN CAGESIDE TICKETS
Los Angeles – Ahead of Bellator NYC: Sonnen vs. Սիլվա, fans are invited to the first ever Bellator Nation Rally on Ուրբաթ, Հունիս 23 ի 4:30 կեսօրից. ՈՒ 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.
Բացի այդ,, prizes, including two cageside tickets to Bellator NYC, will be given away to fans in attendance.
Ի 6 կեսօրից. ՈՒ, fans are also invited to be a part of the Bellator NYC իսկ 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 Շաբաթ օրը գիշեր. The event is FREE and OPEN to the public.
One of the most recognizable MMA fighters of all time, Դահլիճը Famer Randy Couture transitioned nicely into the entertainment world after his fighting career, starring in several television shows and movies, ներառյալ 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, Ֆյոդոր Emelianenko, “Shogun” Rua and Wanderlei Silva. Now retired, Henderson also represented the U.S. during the 1992 իսկ 1996 Olympics as a member of the Greco-Roman wrestling teams.
, Քանի որ միանալով Bellator MMA քրքրվել է 2013, Cheick Kongo, a French-born kickboxer, has strung together an impressive run that has seen him emerge victorious in nine of 11 մրցույթներ, including five consecutive victories. Հետ 39 career fights under his belt, “The Darkness” has tallied 27 հաղթում որպես պրոֆեսիոնալ, ներառյալ 12 by way of knockout. Kongo most recently handed Augusto Sakai the first loss of his professional career at Bellator 179 ին Լոնդոնում.
Mike Goldberg, set to make his Bellator broadcast debut at Bellator NYC իսկ 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, ներառյալ Shaq Vs. A graduate of Miami (Օհայո) Համալսարան, Goldberg now resides in Phoenix, Ariz.
Խնդրում ենք այցելել Bellator.com իսկ BellatorNYC.com for upcoming event information.
Bellator NYC: Sonnen vs. Սիլվա Card (Վճարիր դիտման համար):
Light Heavyweight Main Event: Chael Sonnen (29-15-1) vs. Wanderlei Սիլվա (35-12-1, 1 NC)
Heavyweight Main Event: Ֆյոդոր Emelianenko (36-4, 1 NC) vs. Matt Mitrione (11-5)
Ազատ քաշային կարգում աշխարհի չեմպիոնի կոչման մենամարտ: Douglas Lima (28-6) vs. Լորենց Լարկին (18-5, 1 NC)
Lightweight World Title Bout: Michael Chandler (16-3) vs. Brent Primus (7-0)
Lightweight Feature Bout: Aaron Pico (Դեբյուտ) vs. Zach Freeman (8-2)
Bellator 180: Davis vs. Bader Card (Հասկ):
Light Heavyweight World Title Bout: Phil Davis (17-3, 1 NC) vs. Ryan Bader (22-5)
Featherweight Բուտը: Ջեյմս Գալագեր (6-0) vs. Chinzo Machida (5-2)
Welterweight Բուտը: Neiman Gracie (5-0) vs. Dave Marfone (5-2)
Women’s Flyweight Preliminary Bout: Heather Hardy (Դեբյուտ) vs. Alice Yauger (4-5)
Bellator 180: Davis vs. Bader Նախնական 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)
BELLATOR ANNOUNCES BROADCAST DUTIES FOR HISTORIC EVENT AT MADISON SQUARE GARDEN ON SATURDAY, ՀՈՒՆԻՍԻ 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. Սիլվա իսկ Bellator 180: Davis vs. Bader air live on Saturday, Հունիս 24 from Madison Square Garden in New York.
Bellator’s stacked pay-per-view event, Bellator NYC: Sonnen vs. Սիլվա, will see play-by-play analyst Մաուրո Ranallo join longtime Bellator color commentator Jimmy Smith for the first time live at 10 կեսօրից. ՈՒ/7կեսօրից. PT, ժամանակ 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 կեսօրից. ՈՒ/5 կեսօրից. Goldberg and Smith will alsocall the additional preliminary match-ups on Bellator.com at 6 կեսօրից. ՈՒ/3 կեսօրից. 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) իսկ Wanderlei Սիլվա (35-12-1, 1 NC), Bellator NYC: Sonnen vs. Սիլվա airs live on pay-per-view beginning at 10 կեսօրից. ՈՒ/7 կեսօրից. PT. Emanating from Madison Square in New York City, the mecca of combat sports, this blockbuster event includes a heavyweight bout between MMA legend Ֆյոդոր Emelianenko եւ դժվարհասանելի Matt Mitrione, along with two championship bouts, ներառյալ Douglas Lima (28-6) defending his 170-pound strap against Լորենց Լարկին(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 կեսօրից. ՈՒ/5 կեսօրից. PT. The event is headlined by a light heavyweight title bout between current champ Phil Davis (17-3, 1 NC) եւ գլխավոր հավակնորդը Ryan Bader (22-5). Բացի այդ,, Bellator 180 prelims will air exclusively on Bellator.com and the Bellator Mobile App at 6 կեսօրից. ՈՒ/3 կեսօրից. PT.
Խնդրում ենք այցելել Bellator.com իսկ BellatorNYC.com for upcoming event information.
Bellator NYC: Sonnen vs. Սիլվա Card (Վճարիր դիտման համար):
Light Heavyweight Main Event: Chael Sonnen (29-15-1) vs. Wanderlei Սիլվա (35-12-1, 1 NC)
Heavyweight Main Event: Ֆյոդոր Emelianenko (36-4, 1 NC) vs. Matt Mitrione (11-5)
Ազատ քաշային կարգում աշխարհի չեմպիոնի կոչման մենամարտ: Douglas Lima (28-6) vs. Լորենց Լարկին (18-5, 1 NC)
Lightweight World Title Bout: Michael Chandler (16-3) vs. Brent Primus (7-0)
Lightweight Feature Bout: Aaron Pico (Դեբյուտ) vs. Zach Freeman (8-2)
Bellator 180: Davis vs. Bader Card (Հասկ):
Light Heavyweight World Title Bout: Phil Davis (17-3, 1 NC) vs. Ryan Bader (22-5)
Featherweight Բուտը: Ջեյմս Գալագեր (6-0) vs. Chinzo Machida (5-2)
Welterweight Բուտը: Neiman Gracie (5-0) vs. Dave Marfone (5-2)
Women¹s Flyweight Preliminary Bout: Heather Hardy (Դեբյուտ) vs. Alice Yauger (4-5)
Bellator 180: Davis vs. Bader Նախնական 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)
BELLATOR NATION INVITED TO EXCLUSIVE FAN FEST DURING BELLATOR NYC FIGHT WEEK
MEET MMA LEGENDS TITO ORTIZ AND ROYCE GRACIE ON ՈՒՐԲԱԹ, ՀՈՒՆԻՍԻ 23 AT DAVE & BUSTER’S TIMES SQUARE
Los Angeles – Prior to the biggest event in Bellator history, Bellator NYC: Sonnen vs. Սիլվա, fans have the opportunity to meet MMA legends Tito Ortiz իսկ Royce Gracie during an exclusive Fan Fest on Ուրբաթ, Հունիս 23 սկսած 8 կեսօրից. ՈՒ at the Dave & Buster’s Times Square location.
Dave & Buster ի, 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. Utilizing his wrestling background, 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.
Այդ անունը Gracie հոմանիշն MMA, and that is in large part to Royce Gracie, այն մարդը, ով համարվում է հորինել այն սպորտաձեւը, քանի որ մենք գիտենք, որ այսօր. The winner of the first several UFC events, 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. Այսօր, 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) իսկWanderlei Սիլվա (35-12-1, 1 NC), Bellator NYC: Sonnen vs. Սիլվա airs live on pay-per-view beginning at 10 կեսօրից. ՈՒ/7 կեսօրից. PT. Emanating from Madison Square in New York City, the mecca of combat sports, this blockbuster event includes a heavyweight bout between MMA legend Ֆյոդոր Emelianenko եւ դժվարհասանելի Matt Mitrione, along with two championship bouts, ներառյալ Douglas Lima (28-6) defending his 170-pound strap against Լորենց Լարկին(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 կեսօրից. ՈՒ/5 կեսօրից. PT. The event is headlined by a light heavyweight title bout between current champ Phil Davis (17-3, 1 NC) եւ գլխավոր հավակնորդը Ryan Bader (22-5). Բացի այդ,, Bellator 180 prelims will air exclusively on Bellator.com and the Bellator Mobile App at 6 կեսօրից. ՈՒ/3 կեսօրից. PT.
Խնդրում ենք այցելել Bellator.com իսկ BellatorNYC.com for upcoming event information.
Bellator NYC: Sonnen vs. Սիլվա Card (Վճարիր դիտման համար):
Light Heavyweight Main Event: Chael Sonnen (29-15-1) vs. Wanderlei Սիլվա (35-12-1, 1 NC)
Heavyweight Main Event: Ֆյոդոր Emelianenko (36-4, 1 NC) vs. Matt Mitrione (11-5)
Ազատ քաշային կարգում աշխարհի չեմպիոնի կոչման մենամարտ: Douglas Lima (28-6) vs. Լորենց Լարկին (18-5, 1 NC)
Lightweight World Title Bout: Michael Chandler (16-3) vs. Brent Primus (7-0)
Lightweight Feature Bout: Aaron Pico (Դեբյուտ) vs. Zach Freeman (8-2)
Bellator 180: Davis vs. Bader Card (Հասկ):
Light Heavyweight World Title Bout: Phil Davis (17-3, 1 NC) vs. Ryan Bader (22-5)
Featherweight Բուտը: Ջեյմս Գալագեր (6-0) vs. Chinzo Machida (5-2)
Welterweight Բուտը: Neiman Gracie (5-0) vs. Dave Marfone (5-2)
Women’s Flyweight Preliminary Bout: Heather Hardy (Դեբյուտ) vs. Alice Yauger (4-5)
Bellator 180: Davis vs. Bader Նախնական 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)
BELLATOR SIGNS VETERAN MMA COMMENTATORS MIKE GOLDBERG AND MAURO RANALLO
BOTH SET TO CALL THE ACTION FOR BELLATOR NYC ONՇԱԲԱԹ, ՀՈՒՆԻՍԻ 24 AT MADISON SQUARE GARDEN
LOS ANGELES — Bellator has signed longstanding MMA commentators Mike Goldberg իսկ Մաուրո Ranallo to multi-event broadcast agreements beginning with Bellator NYC: Sonnen vs. Սիլվա իսկ Bellator 180: Davis vs. Bader վրա Շաբաթ, Հունիս 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,"Ասել Scott Coker. “In addition to Հունիս 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, ներառյալ Shaq Vs. A graduate of Miami (Օհայո) Համալսարան, 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, մասնագիտական ըմբշամարտի, kickboxing and ice hockey, and will continue his work with Showtime Boxing. Ռանալլո, a native of British Columbia, Կանադա, now resides in Los Angeles, Կրոնապետ.
Խնդրում ենք այցելել Bellator.com իսկ 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. Սիլվա at the legendary Madison Square Garden in New York City on Շաբաթ, Հունիս 24.
Bellator NYC: Sonnen vs. Սիլվա, the biggest event in Bellator history, features the long-awaited bout between two of the most popular fighters in mixed martial arts history, ինչպես Chael Sonnen (29-15-1) իսկ Wanderlei Սիլվա (35-12-1, 1 NC) finally square off in an impending grudge match. This blockbuster event includes a heavyweight bought between MMA legend Ֆյոդոր Emelianenko եւ դժվարհասանելի Matt Mitrione, along with two championship bouts, ներառյալ Douglas Lima (28-6) defending his 170-pound strap against Լորենց Լարկին (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. Սիլվա airs LIVE on pay-per-view beginning at 10Թեմա ET/7pm PT. Prior to the pay-per-view event, SPIKE will air Bellator 180: Davis vs. Bader LIVE and FREE on both coasts, սկսած 8Թեմա ET/5pm PT. Բացի այդ,, Bellator 180 prelims will air exclusively on Bellator.com and the Bellator Mobile App at 6Թեմա 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. Սիլվա, 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. Սիլվա. Բացի այդ,, 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) իսկ Wanderlei Սիլվա (35-12-1, 1 NC), Bellator NYC: Sonnen vs. Սիլվա airs live on pay-per-view beginning at 10 կեսօրից. ՈՒ/7 կեսօրից. PT. Prior to the pay-per-view event, SPIKE will air Bellator 180: Davis vs. Bader LIVE and FREE on both coasts, սկսած 8 կեսօրից. ՈՒ/5 կեսօրից. PT. Բացի այդ,, Bellator 180 prelims will air exclusively on Bellator.com and the Bellator Mobile App at 6 կեսօրից. ՈՒ/3 կեսօրից. PT.
Emanating from Madison Square in New York City, the mecca of combat sports, this blockbuster event includes a heavyweight bout between MMA legend Ֆյոդոր Emelianenko (36-4, 1 NC) եւ դժվարհասանելի Matt Mitrione (11-5), along with two championship bouts, ներառյալ Douglas Lima (28-6) defending his 170-pound strap against Լորենց Լարկին (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).