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ISRAELI FIGHTERS NOAD LAHAT AND HAIM GOZALI WALK AWAY VICTORIOUS IN FRONT OF SOLD OUT BELLATOR 188 CROWD IN TEL AVIV

November 20, 2017 FNU47 Skryf 'n opmerking

Noad Lahat (12-3) verslaan Jeremia Monaghan (11-6) via 'n eenparige besluit (29-27 x3)

Fotos: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/lqlr8xxw8peeomk/AAAKwiHgTm33fMz6nJjFBDbga?dl=0

Haim Gozali (8-4) verslaan Arsen Faitovich (4-2) via voorlegging (driehoek verstik) by :45 van die eerste ronde

Fotos: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/ee0vjzs70r57iaw/AAB-nPS5o_IWkiN2zzcGpkQ5a?dl=0

John Salter (15-3) verslaan Jason Radcliffe (12-5) via voorlegging (agter-naak verstik) by 1:55 van die eerste ronde

Fotos: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/zeo87htbnc43m3h/AACnythlTH09nBjv1br0AlYIa?dl=0

Denise Kielholtz (1-1) verslaan Jessica Middleton (2-3) via voorlegging (armbar) by 1:16 van die eerste ronde

Fotos: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/7smow9ic1rokft0/AADpDDq3mRQt3Pj2CTpjcdFxa?dl=0

Voorlopige Card:

Luiz Rocha (4-1) verslaan Almog Shay (2-2) via 'n eenparige besluit (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

Assaf Batan (1-0) verslaan Mor Attias (0-1) via voorlegging (agter-naak verstik) by 4:08 van die derde ronde

Matan Levi (3-0) verslaan Erik Sianov (0-1) via meerderheidsbesluit (28-28, 29-27, 29-27)

Raz Bring (3-0) verslaan Nadim Kablan (1-1) via 'n eenparige besluit (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Moshe Ben Chimol (2-0) verslaan Ivan Solomatov (0-1) via voorlegging (armbar) by 4:00 van die eerste ronde

Adam Keresh (1-0) verslaan Romeinse Kushnir (0-1) via TKO (stoot ) by 3:00 van die tweede ronde

Natanial Parisi (1-0) verslaan Or Eliov (0-1) via voorlegging (anaconda choke) by 3:45 van die eerste ronde

Gad David Abisror (Debuut) vs. Alexander Trofimov (1-0) – Geen Contest (accidental foul)

Alexander Nikulin (3-0) verslaan Rami Abuhav (0-1) Gabriël Vega 1:57 van die eerste ronde

Oron Kahlon (3-0) verslaan Julian Maloku (0-1) via voorlegging (triangle) by 2:08 van die eerste ronde

Olga Rubin (4-0) verslaan Joana Filipa (0-1) via TKO (stakings) by 3:46 van die tweede ronde

Shimon Gosh (6-2) verslaan Francisco Silva (1-1) via 'n eenparige besluit (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

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About Bellator:

Bellator is a leading mixed martial arts and kickboxing organization featuring many of the best fighters in the world. Onder die leiding van die veteraan stryd promotor Scott Coker, Bellator is beskikbaar vir byna 1 billion people worldwide in over 160 lande. In die Verenigde State van Amerika, Bellator can be seen on SPIKE, the combat sports television leader. Bellator is comprised of an executive team that includes top industry professionals in television production, lewende gebeurtenis orkestrasie, vegter ontwikkeling / verhoudings, venue verkryging, borgskap skepping / ontwikkeling, internasionale lisensiëring, bemarking, advertensies, publisiteit en kommissie verhoudings. Bellator is based in Hollywood, Kalifornië. and owned by entertainment giant Viacom, die tuiste van die wêreld se voorste vermaak handelsmerke wat aansluit by gehore deur middel van dwingende inhoud oor televisie, rolprent, aanlyn-en mobiele platforms.

Oor Spike:

Spike is available in 98.7 million homes and is a division of Viacom Media Networks. 'N Eenheid van Viacom (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB), Viacom Media Networks is one of the world’s leading creators of programming and content across all media platforms. Spike’s Internet address is www.spike.com and for up-to-the-minute and archival press information and photographs, visit Spike’s press site at http://www.spike.com/press. Follow us on Twitter spiketvpr for the latest in breaking news updates, agter-die-skerms inligting en foto's.

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AHEAD OF BELLATOR 188 HIERDIE WEEK, BELLATOR FIGHTERS MEET WITH ISRAELI PRIME MINISTER NETANYAHU IN JERUSALEM

November 15, 2017 FNU47 Skryf 'n opmerking

Complete Photos Here — (c/o Office of Israel Prime Minister)

JERUSALEM – Earlier today, Bellator 188 mededingers Noad Lahat (11-3) en Haim Gozali (7-4), along with Bellator heavyweight Fedor Emelianenko (36-5, 1 NC) and Bellator brand ambassador Royce Gracie, met with Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu at the nation’s Parliament in Jerusalem.

During the visit, Netanyahu expressed his support for the upcoming Bellator event in Tel Aviv later this week. This event marks Bellator’s second show in Israel and features two prominent Israeli fighters at the top of the card, as Lahat headlines and Gozali competes in the co-main event. Daarbenewens, the preliminary bouts feature many of Israel’s best up-and-coming regional talent.

Bellator 188: Lahat vs. Labiano plaasvind Donderdag, November. 16 at the Menora Mivtachim Arena in Tel Aviv and airs free on Spike this Vrydag, November. 17 by 9 namiddag. EST/8 namiddag. CST. Full card details can be found below.

Watch video of the meeting here, via The Prime Minister of Israel’s Official YouTube rekening:

Direct Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CfFWS8cAbmQ

Voltooi Bellator 188: Lahat vs. Labiano Fight Card:

Featherweight Main Event: Noad Lahat (11-3) vs. Jeremia Monaghan (11-5)

Welterweight Co-Main Event: Haim Gozali (7-4) vs. Arsen Faitovich (4-1)

Middleweight Feature Bout: John Salter (14-3) vs. Jason Radcliffe (12-4)

Women’s Flyweight Feature Bout: Denise Kielholtz (0-1) vs. Jessica Middleton (2-2)

Voorlopige Card:

Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Kiril Medvedovsky (11-5) vs. Luiz Rocha (3-1)

Lightweight Preliminary Bout: Mor Attias (Debuut) vs. Assaf Batan (Debuut)

Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Erik Sianov (0-1) vs. Matan Levi (2-0)

Catchweight (128 lbs.) Preliminary Bout: Nadim Kablan (Debuut) vs. Raz Bring (2-1)

Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Moshe Ben Chimol (1-0) vs. Ivan Solomatov (Debuut)

Heavyweight Preliminary Bout: Adam Keresh (Debuut) vs. Roman Kushnir (Debuut)

Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Or Eliov (Debuut) vs. Natanial Parisi (Debuut)

Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Gad David Abisror (Debuut) vs. Alexander Trofimov (1-0)

Bantamweight Preliminary Bout: Anthony Nisim Mor (Debuut) vs. Shay Almog (2-1)

Catchweight (187 lbs.) Preliminary Bout: Rami Abuhav (Debuut) vs. Alexander Nikulin (2-0)

Lightweight Preliminary Bout: Julian Maloku (Debuut) vs. Oron Kahlon (2-0)

Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Joana Filipa (Debuut) vs. Olga Rubin (3-0)

Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Francisco Silva (1-0) vs. Shimon Gosh (5-2)

Bellator, gemengde martial arts, Plaasmoorde, Spike TV

BELLATOR TO HOLD EIGHT-MAN WORLD GRAND PRIX HEAVYWEIGHT TOURNAMENT IN 2018

November 14, 2017 FNU47 Skryf 'n opmerking

WINNER TO BE CROWNED NEW BELLATOR HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION

LOS ANGELES – Bellator has announced plans to host a year-long grand prix heavyweight tournament in 2018 featuring eight of the roster’s biggest stars with the winner becoming the new Bellator world heavyweight champion. The Bellator MMA World Grand Prix 2018 Heavyweight Tournament will air on the soon-to-launch Paramount Network.

The star-studded list of participants includes newly signed Quinton "Rampage" Jackson (37-12), Roy Nelson (23-14), Chael Sonnen (30-15-1),Frank Mir (18-11), “King Mo” (21-6, 1 NC), Fedor Emelianenko (36-5, 1 NC), Matt Mitrione (12-5) and Bellator light heavyweight champion Ryan Bader (24-5).

Spanning multiple events and locations throughout 2018, the three-round tournament allows for matchups never before thought possible and will ultimately crown a new Bellator heavyweight champion. Voorheen, Bellator President Scott Coker orchestrated the most recent successful heavyweight tournament in mixed martial arts with the STRIKEFORCE Heavyweight Grand Prix that spanned from 2011-12.

Matchups, dates and locations for the single-elimination grand prix will be determined shortly, as will tournament alternates who will be available to fill in due to any unforeseen circumstances.

A five-fight veteran of Bellator MMA, “Rampage’s” legendary career has seen him compete against some of the top names in the sport, generating a loyal army of fans along the way. The former PRIDE and UFC champion is the proud owner of many epic highlight reel slams and knockouts that he has racked up throughout his epic battles with the likes of Chuck Liddell, Dan Henderson, “King Mo,” Kevin Randleman and, perhaps most-notably, his trilogy with fellow Bellator athlete Wanderlei Silva.

Veg uit Las Vegas, Roy Nelson made his Bellator debut earlier this year with a hard-fought victory over Javy Ayala following an eight-year, 19-fight run with UFC that saw him earn wins over Mirko Cro Cop, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, “Bigfoot” Silva and Cheick Kongo. “Big Country” also memorably defeated the late Kimbo Slice and later went on to win season 10 van Die uiteindelike Fighter. Met 19 van sy 22 loopbaan wen kom by wyse van uitklophou of voorlegging, the long-time fan-favorite looks to add a championship to his impressive resume.

Chael Sonnen spent a majority of his 44-fight career with the UFC and WEC, a run that saw him defeat former middleweight champion Michael Bisping, and compete against the likes of Jon Jones, Anderson Silva (twee keer), 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, having done broadcast work for both ESPN and Fox Sports. Following a three-year hiatus from active MMA competition, Sonnen returned to the cage against Tito Ortiz by Bellator 170 in January and then went on to defeat Wanderlei Silva in the main event of Bellator: NYC.

Frank Mir by Bellator vroeër vanjaar volgende 15 years under in the UFC where he became a two-time world champion, ingesamel 16 victories and defeated the who’s who of heavyweight contenders, insluitend Brock Lesnar, "Bigfoot" Silva, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and Roy Nelson. Veg uit Las Vegas, Mir stel talle rekords terwyl meeding met sy voormalige bevordering, uitgelig deur die meeste gevegte (27), oorwinnings (16), en voorleggings (8) in swaargewig geskiedenis. Met 14 van sy 18 loopbaan wen kom by wyse van uitklophou of voorlegging, the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt will now try his hand in Bellator’s heavyweight division.

“King Mo” will again fight at heavyweight and look to build off his success within the division following recent wins against Satoshi Ishii and Cheick Kongo. A winner in nine out of his last 11 gevegte, the 36-year-old will look to claim heavyweight gold in 2018 and add to his championship collection that already includes a STRIKEFORCE light heavyweight title. The “Moneyweight” fighter owns additional wins over Linton Vassell, Gegard Mousasi, Roger Gracie and has split a pair of bouts with “Rampage” Jackson with their series tied at one win each.

'N Voormalige PRIDE kampioen, "Die laaste keiser" is een van die mees gerespekteerde en gerekende swaargewig vegters die sport het gesien. Klip-faced en stil, Emelianenko gespog een van die mees indrukwekkende onoorwonne strepe in die geskiedenis van MMA, nie verlies van 'n bout tussen 2001 en 2009. 'N multi-keer wêreldkampioen in MMA en Sambo, Fedor onlangs teruggekeer na die sport na 'n kort hiatus, accumulating two decisive wins since his return to action and competing against Matt Mitrione in an instant classic at Bellator: NYC.

Matt Mitrione remains poised to make an impact in the Bellator heavyweight division following three knockout wins since signing with Bellator in 2016, including a first-round KO of Fedor Emelianenko at Bellator NYC this June. 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.

Bader will make his third appearance for Bellator and first since defending his light heavyweight championship at Bellator 186. Fighting out of Tempe, Ariz., Bader began his professional career on an impressive run, steamrolling the competition en route to a 12-fight winning streak and winning one of the most competitive seasons of Die uiteindelike Fighter in franchise history on Spike in 2008. “Darth” continued his path of dominance by collecting 15 over some of the 105-pound division’s top talent, including victories over former world champions Antonio Rogerio Nogueira, Rashad Evans, as well as two wins over Phil Davis. Currently riding a four-fight winning streak with victories in nine of his past ten bouts, the former two-time NCAA Division I All-American wrestler from Arizona State University will look to become a current two-division champion in Bellator MMA.

Bellator Heavyweight Grand Prix Participants:

Bellator World Light Heavyweight Champion Ryan Bader (24-5)

Fedor Emelianenko (36-5, 1 NC)

Quinton "Rampage" Jackson (37-12)

“King Mo” Lawal (21-6, 1 NC)

Frank Mir (18-11)

Matt Mitrione (12-5)

Roy Nelson (23-14)

Chael Sonnen (30-15-1)

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

Julie 28, 2017 FNU47 Skryf 'n opmerking

Special Broadcast on Friday, Julie 28 uit 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 Junie 24, Spike will present a special encore presentation of this memorable event onVrydag, Julie 28 uit 9-11:30 namiddag. EN/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 en Wanderlei Silva, terwyl Matt Mitrione stood toe-to-toe with the iconic Fedor Emelianenko in a heavyweight showdown for the ages. Daarbenewens, two explosive title fights took place, as 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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FNU Gevegsport Wys: UFC en Bellator herhalings, PFL Preview, Boxing Schedule

Junie 30, 2017 FNU47 Skryf 'n opmerking

Tom, Tony and Rich recap last week’s major events, including the controversial UFC Fight Night 112 finish and the near double KO at Bellator 180 from Madison Square Garden. We also discuss Conor McGregor calling out Khabib Nurmagomedov for his next opponent in the UFC Octagon. We of course also break down Manny Pacquiao vs. Jeff Horn.

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FNU-gevegsportskou met spesiale gas Richard Barrientes, Pond Vir Pond Boks Gym Afrigter

Junie 23, 2017 FNU47 Skryf 'n opmerking

Tom, Tony en Rich het 'n onderhoud gevoer met 'n opkomende Vegas-afrigter in Vegas wat begin waai met sy amateur- en pro-leerlinge. Richard Barrientes doen natuurlik 'n uitstekende werk met sy studente, en ons moes weet wat sy geheim was. Hy wys na “konsekwentheid” en “grondbeginsels” as die grondslag vir 'n groot vegter, en hy doen ook elke dag baie werk om sy Las Vegas Pond in te sit 4 Pond-gimnasium op 'n groot manier op die wêreldverhoog. Dit was 'n fantastiese onderhoud met 'n man wat natuurlik baie omgee vir die sport en 'n positiewe impak op die samelewing wil hê. Sy harde werk het vrugte afgewerp om hom 'n groep kinders te gee wat toekomstige wêreldkampioene in hul onderskeie afdelings kon word. Hy is inderdaad, iets reg doen in Las Vegas, en hy verduidelik alles oor sy program in hierdie onderhoud.

Tom, Tony en Rich het ook Mayweather vs.. McGregor, Tim Hague se onlangse dood na 'n wrede nederlaag in boks, Die vroulike bokser Heather Hardy se pro MMA-debuut vir Bellator, en Matt Hughes’ tragiese ongeluk in die eerste deel van die uitsending. Ons gesels ook oor Tony Penecale se Boxing 101 video met sy leerlinge en Hank Cisco:

We wrap up the show with a recap of last week’s UFC Fight Night and all the boxing action, plus we look ahead to this weekend’s boxing matches and the stacked MMA lineups for Bellator and the UFC.

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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, Junie 23

Junie 19, 2017 FNU47 Skryf 'n opmerking

MEER, 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 Vrydag, Junie 23 by 4:30 namiddag. EN 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.

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

Op 6 namiddag. EN, fans are also invited to be a part of the Bellator NYC en 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 Saterdag nag. The event is FREE and OPEN to the public.

One of the most recognizable MMA fighters of all time, Hall of Famer Randy Couture transitioned nicely into the entertainment world after his fighting career, starring in several television shows and movies, insluitend 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. gedurende die 1992 en 1996 Olympics as a member of the Greco-Roman wrestling teams.

Sedert hy by die Bellator MMA geveg in 2013, Cheick Kongo, a French-born kickboxer, has strung together an impressive run that has seen him emerge victorious in nine of 11 wedstryde, including five consecutive victories. Met 39 career fights under his belt, “The Darkness” has tallied 27 wen as 'n professionele, insluitend 12 by way of knockout. Kongo most recently handed Augusto Sakai the first loss of his professional career at Bellator 179 in London.

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

Besoek Bellator.com en BellatorNYC.com for upcoming event information.

Bellator NYC: Sonnen vs. Silva Kevin Ross het onlangs die promosie se eerste veergewiggordel by sy reeds indrukwekkende lys toekennings gevoeg (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. Matt Mitrione (11-5)

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

Kevin Ross het onlangs die promosie se eerste veergewiggordel by sy reeds indrukwekkende lys toekennings gevoeg: Michael Chandler (16-3) vs. Brent Primus (7-0)

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

Bellator 180: Davis vs. Bader Kevin Ross het onlangs die promosie se eerste veergewiggordel by sy reeds indrukwekkende lys toekennings gevoeg (SPIKE):

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

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

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

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

Bellator 180: Davis vs. Bader Voorlopige 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, gemengde martial arts, Plaasmoorde, Spike TV

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

Junie 19, 2017 FNU47 Skryf 'n opmerking

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 en Bellator 180: Davis vs. Bader air live on Saturday, Junie 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 namiddag. EN/7namiddag. PT, terwyl 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 namiddag. EN/5 namiddag. Goldberg and Smith will alsocall the additional preliminary match-ups on Bellator.com at 6 namiddag. EN/3 namiddag. 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) en Wanderlei Silva (35-12-1, 1 NC), Bellator NYC: Sonnen vs. Silva airs live on pay-per-view beginning at 10 namiddag. EN/7 namiddag. 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 en hard-hitting Matt Mitrione, along with two championship bouts, insluitend 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 namiddag. EN/5 namiddag. PT. The event is headlined by a light heavyweight title bout between current champ Phil Davis (17-3, 1 NC) en top aanspraakmaker Ryan Bader (22-5). Daarbenewens, Bellator 180 prelims will air exclusively on Bellator.com and the Bellator Mobile App at 6 namiddag. EN/3 namiddag. PT.