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

Mulole 14, 2025 FNU47 Kusiya ndemanga

NEW YORK (Mulole 14, 2025) – Today, the Professional Fighters League announced the full card for the 2025 PFL World Tournament 6: Semifinals, which takes place Friday, June 20, at the historic INTRUST Bank Arena in Wichita, Kansas. These high stakes, win-and-you’re-in Semifinals bouts are the last stop on the way to the 2025 PFL World Tournament Finals.

Kwenikweni chochitika, 2024 PFL Lightweight Champion Gadzhi Rabadanov (25-4-2) faces former title challenger Jay-Jay Wilson (11-1) in the Lightweight Semifinal. Mu Co-waukulu chochitika, 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, England a 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.

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

Kuphatikiza apo, 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) akukumana 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) ndipo Lazard Dayron (8-0-1) tango under the bright lights in a Showcase bout. Mexico a 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; Mexico a 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, Kuwala Heavyweight, Middleweight, Welterweight, Opepuka, Featherweight, Bantamweight, 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, mphindi zisanu zipolopolo. All events and all fights now allow the use of elbows. The PFL World Tournament will payout over $20 million in total prize money, kuphatikizapo $500,000 bonus for every winner.

2025 PFL World Tournament 6: Semifinals Main Card:

ESPN, ESPN Deportes and ESPN+ (U.S.) | DAZN (Europe & Canada)

Friday, June 20 – 9 madzulo neri

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

Women’s Flyweight Semifinal Co-Main Event: Liz Carmouche(23-8) vsElora Dana (8-0)

Bantamweight Semifinal Bout: Jake Hadley(12-4) vsMarcirley Alves(13-4)

Bantamweight Semifinal Bout: Mando Gutierrez(11-3) vsJustin Wetzell (11-2)

2025 PFL World Tournament 6: Semifinals Early Card:

ESPN+ (U.S.) | DAZN (Europe & Canada)

Friday, June 20 – 5:30 madzulo neri

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

Women’s Flyweight Semifinal Podwala: Jena Bishop(8-2) vsEkaterina Shakalova (9-2)

Bantamweight Alternate Bout: Magomed Magomedov (20-4) vsSavarjon Khamidov(16-0)

Lightweight Alternate Bout: Antonio Caruso(10-2) vsVinicius Cenci(8-3)

OpepukaShowcasePodwala:Darragh Kelly(7-0)vs. Dylan Salvador(6-2)

Bantamweight Showcase Bout: Matheus Mattos(14-4-1) vsLazard Dayron (8-0-1)

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

Welterweight Showcase Bout: Alan Dominguez(11-6) vsNick Meck (8-2)

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

October 20, 2024 FNU47 Kusiya ndemanga

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

September 12, 2021 FNU47 Kusiya ndemanga

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Description automatically generated with medium confidence — **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). Kuphatikiza apo, a featherweight battle pitting **Henry Corrales** (18-6) motsutsa **Vladyslav Parubchenko** (16-2) is set to kick off the main card action on SHOWTIME live Saturday, October 16 pa **10 p.m. Opuma / 7 p.m. 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 ndipo lili pa nambala **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) mu co-waukulu chochitika.

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 p.m. Opuma / 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.

Olimbika Kuphwanya **Henry Corrales** reintroduces himself to the featherweight ranks, taking on submission guru **Vladyslav Parubchenko** in the opening bout of the main card. Ndi 13 wake 18 akatswiri kupambana kubwera njira ya mapeto, “OK” Corrales steps in the cage with another known finisher, as Parubchenko has finished 14 wake 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.

**Updated schedule of BELLATOR events**
Anakhala. Zisanu Ndi Ziwiri. 18 // *BELLATOR 266: Davis vs. Romero* //SAP Center // San Jose, MONGA
Free. Oct. 1 // *BELLATOR 267: Lima motsutsana. MVP 2* //The SSE Arena, Wembley // London, England
Anakhala. Oct. 16 // *BELLATOR 268: Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix Semifinals* // Footprint Center // Phoenix, THE
Anakhala. Oct. 23 // *BELLATOR 269: Fedor vs. Johnson* // VTB Arena // Moscow, Russia
Free. Nov. 5 // *BELLATOR 270: Gallagher vs. Mix* // 3M'bwalomo // Dublin, Ireland

*BELLATOR 268: Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix Semifinals* Main Khadi:
**NTHAWI YACHIWONETSERO**
10 p.m. Opuma / 7 p.m. 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)
*Opepuka podwala:* #3-**Benson Henderson** (28-10) vs. **Brent Primus** (10-2)
*Featherweight podwala:* **Henry Corrales** (18-6) vs. **Vladyslav Parubchenko** (16-2)

**Kuyambirira Khadi:**
**BELLATOR MMA YouTube channel | Wowonetsera masewera olimbitsa thupi | Pluto TV**
7 p.m. Opuma / 4 p.m. PT

*Kuwala katswiri woposa onse podwala:* #5-**Julias Anglickas** (10-1) vs. #10-**Karl Albrektsson** (12-3)
*Bantamweight podwala:* **Erik Perez** (20-8) vs. **Brett Johns** (17-3)
*Kuwala katswiri woposa onse podwala:* **Sullivan Cauley** (1-0) vs. **Deon Clash** (1-0)
*Opepuka podwala:* **Nick Browne** (11-1) vs. **Bobby Lee** (12-6)
*Middleweight podwala:* **Javier Torres** (11-5, 1 NC) vs. **Gregory Milliard** (12-6)
*Women’s Flyweight Bout:* **Sumiko Inaba** (2-0) vs. **Randi Field** (2-0)
*Opepuka podwala*: **Lance Gibson Jr**. (4-0) vs. **Raymond Pina** (9-4)
*Amateur Strawweight Bout:* **Maria Henderson** (1-0) vs. **Collette Santiago** (0-1)

*Khadi likhoza kusintha.

Chonde kukaona Bellator.com kuti mudziwe zambiri.

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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. Motsogoleredwa ndi msirikali wakale nkhondo kulimbikitsa 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. Mu United States, BELLATOR can be seen on SHOWTIME. BELLATOR is comprised of an executive team that includes top industry professionals in television production, moyo chochitika orchestration, womenya chitukuko / anagona, bwaloli zogula, zothandizira chilengedwe / chitukuko, mayiko kupereka malayisensi, malonda, otsatsa, zafalitsidwa ndi ntchito anagona. BELLATOR is based in Hollywood, Calif. and owned by entertainment giant ViacomCBS, kunyumba kwa dziko la Premier zosangalatsa zopangidwa kuti kugwirizana ndi omvera mwa kuyenera okhutira kudutsa TV, filimu, Intaneti ndi mafoni nsanja.

**About SHOWTIME**
Showtime Intaneti 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^™ ndipo FLIX^®, as well as on demand versions of all three brands. SNI misika ndi kugawira masewera ndi zosangalatsa zimene zikuchitika masiku pachionetsero kwa olembetsa pa malipiro-pa-maganizo maziko kudzera Showtime PPV^®. Kuti mudziwe zambiri, kupita 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

October 13, 2018 FNU47 Kusiya ndemanga

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, pa December 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,"Anati 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) akukumana Javy Ayala (10-7) in a heavyweight clash.

Bellator and USO Present: Salute the Troops will air on Paramount Network on Friday, December 14 pa 10 p.m. 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. mwauchidakwa zina adzakhala analengeza mu masabata kubwera.

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. Tsopano, 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, kuphatikizapo Benson

Henderson, Patricky Pitbull (x2), Yamauchi pamwamba 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.

This unforgettable night will be part of an historic weekend culminating with the previously announced Bellator Hawaii lachiwelu, December 15, airing exclusively on DAZN. This highly-anticipated fight card includes Bellator women’s flyweight champ Ilima-lei Macfarlane defending her title against Valndirie Létourneau, Lyoto Machida making his Bellator debut against former champ Rafael Carvalho, Neiman Gracie kutenga Ndipo 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 ndipo 15. More details to come soon.

Kusinthidwa 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)

*Khadi likhoza kusintha

Chonde kukaona Bellator.com ndipo USO.org Kuti mudziwe zambiri.

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

July 28, 2017 FNU47 Kusiya ndemanga

Special Broadcast on Friday, July 28 kuchokera 9-11:30madzulo neri/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 June 24, Spike will present a special encore presentation of this memorable event onFriday, July 28 kuchokera 9-11:30 p.m. AND/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 ndipo Wanderlei Silva, pamene Mat Mitrione stood toe-to-toe with the iconic Fedor Emelianenko in a heavyweight showdown for the ages. Kuphatikiza apo, two explosive title fights took place, monga 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, JUNE 23

June 19, 2017 FNU47 Kusiya ndemanga

ZAMBIRI, 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 Friday, June 23 pa 4:30 p.m. AND 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.

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

Pa 6 p.m. AND, fans are also invited to be a part of the Bellator NYC ndipo 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 lachiwelu usiku. The event is FREE and OPEN to the public.

One of the most recognizable MMA fighters of all time, Hall ya Famer Randy Couture transitioned nicely into the entertainment world after his fighting career, starring in several television shows and movies, kuphatikizapo 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 ndipo 1996 Olympics as a member of the Greco-Roman wrestling teams.

Popeza kugwirizana ndi Bellator MMA nkhondoyo mu 2013, Cheick Kongo, a French-born kickboxer, has strung together an impressive run that has seen him emerge victorious in nine of 11 mipikisano, including five consecutive victories. Ndi 39 career fights under his belt, “The Darkness” has tallied 27 Umapeza katswiri, kuphatikizapo 12 mwa knockout. Kongo most recently handed Augusto Sakai the first loss of his professional career at Bellator 179 mu London.

Mike Goldberg, set to make his Bellator broadcast debut at Bellator NYC ndipo 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, kuphatikizapo Shaq Vs. A graduate of Miami (Ohio) University, Goldberg now resides in Phoenix, Ariz.

Chonde kukaona Bellator.com ndipo BellatorNYC.com for upcoming event information.

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

Light Heavyweight Main Event: Chael Sonnen (29-15-1) vs. Wanderlei Silva (35-12-1, 1 NC)

Heavyweight Main Event: Fedor Emelianenko (36-4, 1 NC) vs. Mat 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 (Kuwonekera koyamba kugulu) vs. Zach Freeman (8-2)

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

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

Featherweight podwala: James Gallagher (6-0) vs. Chinzo Machida (5-2)

Welterweight podwala: Neiman Gracie (5-0) vs. Dave Marfone (5-2)

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

Bellator 180: Davis vs. Bader Kuyambirira Khadi (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, JUNE 24

June 19, 2017 FNU47 Kusiya ndemanga

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 ndipo Bellator 180: Davis vs. Bader air live on Saturday, June 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. AND/7p.m. PT, pamene 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. AND/5 p.m. Goldberg and Smith will alsocall the additional preliminary match-ups on Bellator.com at 6 p.m. AND/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) ndipo Wanderlei Silva (35-12-1, 1 NC), Bellator NYC: Sonnen vs. Silva airs live on pay-per-view beginning at 10 p.m. AND/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 ndi olimbika akumenya Mat Mitrione, along with two championship bouts, kuphatikizapo 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. AND/5 p.m. PT. The event is headlined by a light heavyweight title bout between current champ Phil Davis (17-3, 1 NC) ndipo Woyesana pamwamba Ryan Bader (22-5). Kuwonjezera, Bellator 180 prelims will air exclusively on Bellator.com and the Bellator Mobile App at 6 p.m. AND/3 p.m. PT.

Chonde kukaona Bellator.com ndipo BellatorNYC.com for upcoming event information.

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

Light Heavyweight Main Event: Chael Sonnen (29-15-1) vs. Wanderlei Silva (35-12-1, 1 NC)

Heavyweight Main Event: Fedor Emelianenko (36-4, 1 NC) vs. Mat 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 (Kuwonekera koyamba kugulu) vs. Zach Freeman (8-2)

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

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

Featherweight podwala: James Gallagher (6-0) vs. Chinzo Machida (5-2)

Welterweight podwala: Neiman Gracie (5-0) vs. Dave Marfone (5-2)

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

Bellator 180: Davis vs. Bader Kuyambirira Khadi (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

June 18, 2017 FNU47 Kusiya ndemanga

MEET MMA LEGENDS TITO ORTIZ AND ROYCE GRACIE ON LACHISANU, JUNE 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 ndipo Royce Gracie during an exclusive Fan Fest on Friday, June 23 kuyambira 8 p.m. AND at the Dave & Buster’s Times Square location.

Dave & Buster a, 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.

Dzina Gracie n'chimodzimodzi ndi MMA, and that is in large part to Royce Gracie, munthu amene amaonedwa kuti anatulukira pa masewera monga ife tikudziwira izo lero. 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. Today, 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) ndipoWanderlei Silva (35-12-1, 1 NC), Bellator NYC: Sonnen vs. Silva airs live on pay-per-view beginning at 10 p.m. AND/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 ndi olimbika akumenya Mat Mitrione, along with two championship bouts, kuphatikizapo 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).