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मार्च 23, 2017

CHAEL SONNEN & WANDERLEI SILVA TO SETTLE HEATED

LONG-STANDING RIVALRY IN MAIN EVENT

DOUBLE MAIN EVENT WILL SEE FEDOR EMELIANENKO AND MATT MITRIONE IN AN EXPLOSIVE HEAVYWEIGHT SHOWDOWN

अधिक, TWO BELLATOR WORLD TITLE FIGHTS:

WELTERWEIGHT WORLD CHAMP DOUGLAS LIMA MEETS THE DEBUTING LORENZ LARKIN & ‘IRON’ MICHAEL CHANDLER DEFENDS HIS LIGHTWEIGHT WORLD TITLE AGAINST UNDEFEATED BRENT PRIMUS

लॉस आंजल्स – Bellator MMA is bringing its biggest event ever to the “Big Apple!"

मॅडिसन स्क्वेअर गार्डन, “The World’s Most Famous Arena” and Mecca of combat sports, will host Bellator’s first-ever mixed martial arts event in the state of New York on Saturday, जून 24 सह Bellator NYC: Sonnen vs. सिल्वा. The blockbuster pay-per-view features two of the sport’s most recognizable names in Chael Sonnen यांनी (29-15-1) आणि Wanderlei सिल्वाला (35-12-1, 1 नॅशनल कॉन्फरन्स), who will finally meet in a light heavyweight fight that has been brewing since 2011.

The double main event also features Fedor Emelianenko (36-4, 1 नॅशनल कॉन्फरन्स), an MMA legend that many consider to be the greatest heavyweight fighter of all-time, वर घेऊन मॅट Mitrione (11-5) in a bout that will undoubtedly produce fireworks between the heavy-handed strikers.

याव्यतिरिक्त, the Viacom-owned promotion is adding two world championship bouts. प्रथम, डग्लस लिमा (28-6) defends his belt against top free agent signing Lorenz Larkin (18-5, 1 नॅशनल कॉन्फरन्स) आणि नंतर, current lightweight champ मायकेल मेणबत्त्या(16-3) will put his world title on the line against the undefeated ब्रेन्ट प्रायमस (7-0).

“As a fight promoter, my goal is to put together the biggest cards possible for our fans around the world,” Bellator President Scott Coker said. “Bringing an event of this magnitude to a city and arena like New York and Madison Square Garden has been something Bellator, Spike and Viacom have wanted to make happen for quite some time. वर जून 24, the goal becomes reality, when we put on the biggest event in promotional history, Bellator NYC."

Bellator NYC: Sonnen vs. सिल्वा स्थान घेते शनिवारी, जून 24 and airs LIVE on pay-per-view beginning at 10 p.m. आणि/7 p.m. पोर्तुगाल. Prior to the pay-per-view event, SPIKE will air Bellator 180 LIVE and FREE on both coasts, सुरुवात 8 p.m. आणि/5 p.m. पोर्तुगाल. याव्यतिरिक्त, Bellator 180 prelims will air exclusively on Bellator.com and the Bellator Mobile App at 6 p.m. आणि/ 3 p.m. पोर्तुगाल. Additional contests will be announced in the coming days.

Tickets for the event starting at $60, लागू होणार्या सेवा शुल्क आणि कर समाविष्ट नाही, विक्रीवरील जा शुक्रवारी, मार्च 31 at Ticketmaster, TheGarden.com and Bellator.com. Fans can sign up for Bellator Nation here to participate in a presale that will take place बुधवारी, March 29-Thursday, मार्च 30.

Bellator NYC: Sonnen vs. सिल्वा will be distributed by G&G Closed Circuit Events to bars, restaurants and other commercial establishments throughout the U.S. आणि कॅनडा. जी&G Events is a leading provider of closed circuit television and has distributed some of the biggest events in sports, including De La Hoya vs. मेवेदर, मेवेदर वि. “Canelo” Alvarez and Mayweather vs. Pacquiao, as well as Bellator 120: Rampage vs. राजा मो. “G&G is thrilled about Bellator being back in the pay-per-view business with this tremendous event. We look forward to handling the distribution nationwide and for Canada,” said G&G President Nicolas Gagliardi. जी&G Events can be contacted at www.ggccevents.com किंवा फोन करून(888) 258-7115.

याव्यतिरिक्त, through Bellator’s global distribution partners, Bellator NYC: Sonnen vs. सिल्वा will be available in over 140 countries around the world.

Sonnen spent a majority of his 44-fight career with the UFC, a run that saw him defeat current middleweight champion Michael Bisping, and compete against the likes of Jon Jones, अँडरसनचा सिल्वा (दोनदा), Rashad Evans, “Shogun” Rua, Demian Maia and Brian Stann. In addition to his in-ring action, the West Linn, Ore. native has mastered the art of being in front of the camera, doing broadcast work for both ESPN and Fox Sports. Following a three-year hiatus from active MMA competition, Sonnen returned to the cage against टिटो Ortiz येथे Bellator 170 जानेवारी मध्ये.

“अ‍ॅक्स मर्डरर” या खेळाने आजवर पाहिलेल्या बर्‍याच संस्मरणीय संघर्ष आणि लढायांमध्ये लढा दिला आहे. त्याच्या युद्धे“Rampage” Jackson, टिटो Ortiz, मिर्को क्रो कॉप, Vitor Belfort, डॅन हेंडरसन |, Kazushi Sakuraba, Chuck Liddell and Michael Bisping remain some of the more memorable bouts in MMA history. Silva is far from ready to close the book on his illustrious career, returning to action against a man that he has despised for quite some time. In addition to the PRIDE middleweight title, Silva’s trophy case includes awards for “Fight of the Year” (2003, 2004, 2007), वर्ष KO (2008) and multiple “Fight of the Night” awards, including one for each of his last three fights. He now looks to continue entertaining fans inside the Bellator cage and begins with a bout several years in the making.

माजी अभिमानाचा विजेता, "अंतिम सम्राट" सर्वात प.पू. आणि प्रतिष्ठित हेवीवेट मुलांना खेळात पाहिले आहे एक आहे. स्टोन चेहर्याचा आणि शांत, Emelianenko MMA इतिहासातील सर्वात प्रभावी नाबाद रेषा एक अभिमानाने सांगितले, दरम्यान एक चढाओढ तोट्याचा नाही 2001 आणि 2009. MMA आणि साम्बो एक मल्टि-वेळा वर्ल्ड चॅम्पियन, फेडर अलीकडे थोडक्यात खंड नंतर खेळात परत, accumulating two decisive wins since his return to action.

Matt Mitrione remains poised to make an impact in the Bellator heavyweight division following two emphatic wins since signing with Bellator in 2016. The Illinois native and standout defensive end at Purdue University earned All-Big Ten honors in 2000 and subsequently earned his way into the NFL where he played six seasons as a member of the New York Giants and Minnesota Vikings. Mitrione ultimately found his way into MMA where he became a high-level competitor, defeating the likes of the late Kimbo Slice, Derrick Lewis and Gabriel Gonzaga.

Hailing from Atlanta, Ga. “The Phenom” has been ruling the roost at 170-pounds in Bellator for the better part of three years. A winner of 16 त्याच्या शेवटच्या 18 स्पर्धा, the American Top Team product remains set on doing away with all viable contenders at welterweight and his first step since reclaiming the strap from Andrey Koreshkov comes against one of Bellator’s newest signees, Lorenz Larkin.

Set to enter the Bellator fray is a “Monsoon” of violent proportions – unanimously ranked on lists compiling the top-ten welterweights on the planet, Larkin is set to continue his career in Bellator, after inking an exclusive, multi-fight contract last week. A known finisher, the pride of Riverside, मुसलमान लोकांचा धर्मगुरू. will make his promotional debut a winner of four out of five.

Chandler will look to defend his belt for the first time since successfully defending it in a “Fight of the Year” candidate against बेन्सन हेंडरसन गेल्या नोव्हेंबर. A 16-fight veteran of Bellator MMA, Chandler has consistently proven that he belongs among the world’s elite, riding into his bout on जून 24 on a streak of four straight victories.

Also a native of Oregon, the surging Primus remains unbeaten after five consecutive wins to begin his Bellator MMA career. येथे फक्त 31, Primus has been committed to honing his craft since he was 13, going as far as to sell his landscaping business to keep his hopes of someday becoming a champion alive. वर जून 24, he finally has the opportunity to make his dreams come to fruition.

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अद्यतनित Bellator NYC: Sonnen vs. सिल्वा Fight Card:

Light Heavyweight Main Event: Chael Sonnen यांनी (29-15-1) वि. Wanderlei सिल्वाला (35-12-1, 1 नॅशनल कॉन्फरन्स)

Heavyweight Main Event: Fedor Emelianenko (36-4, 1 नॅशनल कॉन्फरन्स) वि. मॅट Mitrione (11-5)

Welterweight World Title Bout: डग्लस लिमा (28-6) वि. Lorenz Larkin (18-5, 1 नॅशनल कॉन्फरन्स)

Lightweight World Title Bout: मायकेल मेणबत्त्या (16-3) वि. ब्रेन्ट प्रायमस (7-0)