BELLATOR LIGHTWEIGHT CHAMP MICHAEL CHANDLER DEFENDS HIS TITLE AGAINST FEATHERWEIGHT KINGPIN PATRICIO ‘PITBULL’ IN LONG-AWAITED GRUDGE MATCH LIVE ON DAZN
THE WELTERWEIGHT WORLD GRAND PRIX CONTINUES WITH DOUGLAS LIMA TAKING ON MICHAEL ‘VENOM’ PAGE IN SEMI-FINAL ACTION
ΠΕΡΙΣΣΟΤΕΡΑ: UNDEFEATED PROSPECT A.J. MCKEE MEETS CHICAGO’S PAT CURRAN AND THE RETURN OF FORMER WWE STAR JAKE HAGER
ΛΟΣ ΑΝΤΖΕΛΕΣ – Bellator’s return to Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Άρρωστος. Σάββατο, Μάιος 11 is stacked with a must-see lineup of fights, headlined by current lightweight titleholder Michael Chandler (19-4) in his attempt to become the only man to defeat both Pitbull Brothers and put an end to their years-long rivalry, when he defends his belt against Bellator’s 145-pound champ Ο Patricio "Pitbull" (28-4) στο κύριο γεγονός της Bellator 221 - which will be streamed live exclusively on DAZN.
The co-headliner will see former two-time Bellator welterweight champion Douglas Lima (30-7) face undefeated Michael "δηλητήριο" Σελίδα (14-0), πιο γνωστό στους οπαδούς ως «MVP,” in the first semi-final matchup in Bellator’s Welterweight World Grand Prix. Each fighter has their eyes set on moving one step closer to becoming Bellator welterweight champ and taking home one million dollars.
Εξάλλου, arguably one of the world’s top featherweight prospects Α.Ι. McKee (13-0) will face the stiffest test of his young career when he fights two-time former Bellator featherweight champion Pat Curran (23-7) on Curran’s home turf. Τελικά, former WWE champion Τζέικ Χάγκερ (1-0) returns to the Bellator cage for the first time since his first-round submission victory in January looking to continue his early dominance inside the cage.
An exclusive online presale for Bellator 221: Τσάντλερ vs. Pitbull takes place between Wednesday, Φεβρουάριος. 20 στο 10 π.μ.. CT and Thursday, Φεβρουάριος. 21 στο 10 μ.μ. CT, with tickets going on-sale to the general public on Friday, Φεβρουάριος. 22 στο 12 μ.μ. CT. Tickets for the event will be available at the Allstate Arena box office, καθώς και Ticketmaster.com and Bellator.com.
Bellator 221: Τσάντλερ vs. Pitbull will be broadcast live on DAZN στο 10 μ.μ. ET / 7 μ.μ.. PT, ενώ η προκαταρκτική δράση θα ξεχυθούν στις Bellator.com και σε παγκόσμιο επίπεδο σχετικά με το Bellator Mobile App. Πρόσθετες περιόδους θα ανακοινωθούν τις επόμενες εβδομάδες.
Ένας από τους πιο διακοσμημένους μαχητές στην ιστορία της Bellator, Michael Chandler reclaimed the lightweight championship this past December to become a three-time titleholder. Το "Iron" έχει νικήσει ποιος είναι ανάμεσα στην ελίτ του τμήματος, συμπεριλαμβανομένου Brent Primus, Benson Henderson, Patricky Pitbull (x2), Yamauchi μέχρι και Eddie Alvarez. The former University of Missouri wrestler from High Ridge, Μο, που τώρα καλεί το Νάσβιλ σπίτι, has had a slow-building feud with his May 11 αντίπαλος, verbally sparring with his foe following wins over Patricio’s brother Patricky and on social media. Τώρα, the time for talk is over and both will enter the Bellator cage to finally settle the score.
Χαιρετίζοντας από τον Νατάλ, μεγάλο βόρειο ποτάμι, Βραζιλία, two-time featherweight champ Patricio “Pitbull” will enter the Bellator cage for a promotional record 21th time. With impressive wins to his name over Ο Daniel Straus (x3), Ντάνιελ Weichel (x2) και Pat Curran, he most recently defeated Εμμανουήλ Σάντσες με ομόφωνη απόφαση Bellator 209. Moving up a weight class for the first time since Bellator 160 when he met Benson Henderson, “Pitbull” is planning to leave his mark in a new division and go down as one of the all-time greats. Έχοντας κερδίσει τον τερματισμό 20 από του 28 κερδίζει ως επαγγελματίας, the reigning champion has become synonymous with excitement and fans can certainly expect more fireworks when looks to become a simultaneous two-division champion on May 11.
Fighting out of Atlanta, Ga., by way of Goiania, Βραζιλία, Douglas “The Phenom” Lima has been a mainstay at the top of the 170-pound division for the better part of three years. With wins against the likes of Λορέντζ Λάρκιν, Andrey Koreshkov (x2), Paul Daley and Ben Saunders, the 31-year-old advanced to the semifinals of the Welterweight World Grand Prix after a technical submission win against Koreshkov. A winner of nine out of his last 11 διαγωνισμούς, the American Top Team product remains set on showing the world how dominant he truly is.
One of the most unorthodox strikers to ever compete, Το "MVP" έχει δουλέψει σταθερά στην τάξη του welterweight από τότε που υπέγραψε με τον οργανισμό 2013. Known for his unique style and personality both inside the cage and out, κάθε μάχη του Michael Page είναι ψυχαγωγία που πρέπει να δείτε. Με αήττητο ρεκόρ 14-0, και 11 από αυτές τις νίκες που έρχονται με διακοπή, the 31-year-old out of London Shootfighters advanced to the semifinals following a closely contested unanimous decision win against rival Paul Daley at Bellator 216.
Καταπολέμηση του Λονγκ Μπιτς, Καλιφόρνια., Α.Ι. McKee puts his undefeated record on the line against the former champ on May 11. Currently training alongside the likes of Aaron Pico,“Baby Slice” και Τζόι Ντέιβις at The Body Shop under the tutelage of his father, MMA veteran Antonio McKee, the second-generation fighter has been making quite the name for himself since joining the professional ranks. Σε απόσταση μόλις 23 ετών, “Mercenary” has set the Bellator record for consecutive wins at 13, έχοντας νικήσει Daniel Crawford, Μπράιαν Μουρ, John “Macapa, Justin Lawrence and Ντομινίκ Ματζότα κατά μήκος του τρόπου. Known for his highlight-reel finishes, McKee will look to remain unbeaten and keep his name etched in the record books when he meets Curran at Bellator 221. A former two-time Bellator world featherweight champion, Pat Curran returns to the cage near his hometown looking to earn another shot at gold. Fighting out of Crystal Lake, Άρρωστος., “Paddy Mike” is in the midst of a three-fight win streak that includes victories over Εμμανουήλ Σάντσες, John "Macapa"and Georgi Karakhanyan. The longtime Bellator veteran, who debuted at Bellator 14 σε 2010, owns additional wins over Patricio “Pitbull,” Joe Warren, Ρότζερ Χουέρτα και Ο Daniel Straus. Επίσης, a two-time Bellator tournament winner, the 31-year-old’s return to the top of the 145-pound division begins with a tough test against McKee.
A native of Perry, Οκλαχόμα., Hager emphatically showed the world that he belongs in the sport of MMA with a submission win over J.W. Kizer στο Bellator 214 τον Ιανουάριο. A collegiate wrestler at the University of Oklahoma, where he was an All-American and set the school record for most pins at the 285-pound weight class in a single season with 30. Following graduation and a conversation with legendary pro wrestling announcer and fellow Oklahoma Sooner, Jim Ross, Hager made the transition to professional wrestling and signed with World Wrestling Entertainment. While in WWE, Hager would go on to claim multiple coveted professional titles during his time with the organization, including the WWE World Heavyweight Championship, ECW Championship and WWE United States Championship. Τώρα, the man also known to fans around the globe as “Jack Swagger” will return to action MMA action in Chicago against a soon-to-be-announced heavyweight opponent.
Ενημερώθηκε Bellator 221: Τσάντλερ vs. Pitbull Κάρτα:
Ελαφρύς παγκόσμιος τίτλος: Michael Chandler (19-4) vs. Ο Patricio "Pitbull" (28-4)
Welterweight World Grand Prix Semi-final: Douglas Lima (30-7) vs. Michael "δηλητήριο" Σελίδα (14-0)
Featherweight Κύριας Κάρτας Μπουτ: Α.Ι. McKee (13-0) vs. Pat Curran (23-7)
Βαρέων βαρών Κύριας Κάρτας Μπουτ: Τζέικ Χάγκερ (1-0) vs. TBA
*Κάρτα υπόκεινται σε αλλαγή
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