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SHOWTIME® OFFERS BIPOLAR ROCK ‘N’ ROLLER DOCUMENTARY FOR FREE TO NON-SUBSCRIBERS DURING MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH

Raw and Revealing Documentary Film Chronicling Sportscaster Mauro Ranallo’s Lifelong Battle with Mental Health Premiered on SHOWTIME in 2018

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In recognition of Mental Health Awareness MonthBIPOLAR ROCK ’N’ ROLLER, a raw and revealing documentary chronicling the prolific combat-sports broadcaster Mauro Ranallo and his lifelong battle with mental illness, is available for free to non-subscribers on theShowtime Sports YouTube Channel.

Aidha, BIPOLAR ROCK ‘N’ ROLLERnaQUIET STORM: THE RON ARTEST STORYa documentary film that shines a spotlight on the polarizing NBA star who was at times feared and often misunderstood both on and off the basketball court, will be available for subscribers on all SHOWTIME ON DEMAND and SHOWTIME streaming service platforms during the month of May.

SHOWTIME Sports will also support mental health awareness throughout the month across all social media platforms with a range of informative, insightful and inspiring content from both documentaries as well as from other original SHOWTIME Sports programming includingALL THE SMOKE WITH MATT BARNES AND STEPHEN JACKSON.

BIPOLAR ROCK ‘N’ ROLLERexplores Ranallo’s career, including his work on the two biggest pay-per-view events in television’s history, and his relentless pursuit of a childhood dream despite seemingly insurmountable odds. Through this deeply personal and unflinching portrait, Ranallo, who struggles with Bipolar Affective Disorder, hopes to inspire others to persevere in pursuing their dreams despite the challenges of a mental health condition. The film premiered on SHOWTIME during Mental Health Awareness Month in May 2018.

UNDEFEATED HEAVYWEIGHT PROSPECT APTI DAVTAEV TO FACE LUCAS BROWNE ON MARCH 28 SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION CO-MAIN EVENT

Davtaev Replaces Otto Wallin, Who Was Forced To Withdraw Due To Minor Injury

NEW YORK – Februari 26 – Undefeated heavyweight power puncherApti Davtaev will face veteranLucas Browne in the 10-round co-main event of SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION on Saturday, Machi 28, kuishi juu ya Showtime(10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT) in a Premier Boxing Champions event from Park Theater at Park MGM in Las Vegas. Davtaev replaces heavyweight contender Otto Wallin, who was forced to suspend training and withdraw from his scheduled bout due to an injury to his foot.

From Kurchaloi, Russia, Davtaev (20-0-1, 19 Kos) has earned a 90-percent knockout ratio with his aggressive style and devastating power. The athletic, 30-year-old has remained active since moving his camp to the United States in 2017 after signing with Salita Promotions. He trains at Kronk Gym in Detroit, Mich., under the tutelage of SugarHill Steward, nephew of legendary Hall of Fame trainer Emanuel Steward.

Otto suffered a minor injury and suspending training was the smart thing to do,” said Wallin’s promoter Dmitriy Salita. “He will be back in the ring in no time. Kwa bahati nzuri, Apti was in top shape and ready to go. He is a gifted heavyweight and he’ll be on everyone’s radar after March 28.

In his last outing on February 21, the six-foot-five-inch Davtaev handed previously unbeaten John Napari his first defeat with a vicious second-round knockout. A few weeks prior, mnamo Januari 10, he scored an impressive third-round stoppage over veteran Keith Barr. This is his fifth start in the U.S. and first nationally televised bout.

Fighting out of New South Wales, Australia, Browne (29-2, 25 Kos) most recently scored a knockout victory over John Hopoate in November, his second win of 2019. He’s won four of his last five bouts, with his only career losses coming to Dillian Whyte and David Allen in the U.K. Browne won his first 25 mapambano pro, including a stoppage of Ruslan Chagaev in 2016 to capture a WBA Heavyweight Championship. He will be making his U.S. kwanza.

The three-fight SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION telecast features unbeaten former bantamweight world champion Luis Nery (30-0, 24 Kos) taking on undefeated contender Aaron Alameda (25-0, 13 Kos) in a WBC Super Bantamweight Title Eliminator main event. Rising light heavyweight prospects Joseph George (10-0, 6 Kos) and Marcos Escudero (10-1, 9 Kos) open the telecast with a 10-round rematch of their NovemberShoBox showdown that saw George win a narrow-split decision.

Veteran broadcaster Brian Custer will serve as telecast host with versatile combat sportscaster Mauro Ranallo calling the action alongside Hall of Fame analyst Al Bernstein and former two-division world champion Paulie Malignaggi. Rounding out the telecast team are Emmy® award winning reporter Jim Gray, unofficial ringside scorer Steve Farhood and world-renowned ring announcer Jimmy Lennon Jr. David Dinkins Jr. serves as Executive Producer with Ray Smaltz producing and Bob Dunphy directing.

Tickets for the live event, which is promoted by TGB Promotions and Mayweather Promotions, are now on sale and can be purchased atticketmaster.com. Davtaev vs. Browne is promoted in association with Salita Promotions.

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TYSON FURY DISCUSSES CRUSHING DOWNWARD SPIRAL AND CAREER COMEBACK IN EMOTIONAL SIT-DOWN INTERVIEW WITH MAURO RANALLO

 

Lineal Heavyweight Champion opens up ahead of his fight against Deontay Wilder December 1 on SHOWTIME PPV®.

If mental illness can bring someone as big as me, as strong as me… to my knees, then it can bring anybody to their knees” – Fury

Picha ya Mikopo: Showtime

Catch the full interview: https://s.sho.com/2OmqAAq

NINI: Lineal heavyweight champion Tyson Fury opened up to SHOWTIME Sports® mtangazaji Mauro Ranallo about his years-long struggle with mental health in what Ranallo deemed the most important interview of his career. The two sat down in Big Bear, California where Fury has been training for his December 1 showdown against WBC Heavyweight World Champion Deontay Wilder wanaishi kwa Showtime PPV®.

 

 

Hasira, who shocked the world in 2015 with a unanimous decision victory over former world champion Wladimir Klitschko, details his swift rise to the upper echelon of the heavyweight division, all while battling crippling depression and anxiety that diminished his love of the sport. He recounts his apathy toward boxing leading up to the Klitschko fight and the downward spiral he endured following his historic win.

 

 

Following his win over Klitschko, Fury would fail to face his mandatory challengers and attempted to combat his mental struggles with alcohol and drugs, eventually ballooning to 400 paundi. The self-proclaimed “Gypsy King” hit a turning point in October of 2017, when he began to seek help for depression and anxiety and was diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder, which Ranallo also suffers from.

 

 

Ranallo’s battle with mental illness was recently chronicled in the SHOWTIME documentary BIPOLAR ROCK ‘N’ ROLLER, where the combat sports announcer showcases his struggles and advocates for the shattering of stigmas surrounding mental illness. Like Ranallo, Fury aims to raise awareness of his own struggles and encourage others to seek help.

 

 

“It was like having a fight in my own mind,” Fury said. "[Mental illness] is a silent killer. It is almost like carbon monoxide poisoning because you can’t see it. My calling card is to spread the word on mental health.”

 

 

Fury’s journey back to stardom began with back-to-back wins in his first two fights this past summer. He knocked out Sefer Seferi in June of 2018, and followed suit with a unanimous decision win over Francesco Pianeta in August. His August victory culminated with an in-ring confrontation with Wilder, where the two announced their upcoming heavyweight blockbuster fight.

 

 

The heavyweight showdown headlines the December 1 Showtime PPV kuishi kutoka Kituo cha STAPLES katika Los Angeles (9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT). Wilder, who has knocked out all seven challengers of his title, will attempt to make his eighth WBC Heavyweight defense. In the third fight of his comeback, Fury has the opportunity to become a two-time heavyweight world champion.

SHOWTIME® ANNOUNCES RAW AND REVEALING DOCUMENTARY CHRONICLING SPORTSCASTER MAURO RANALLO AND HIS LIFELONG BATTLE WITH MENTAL ILLNESS

 

BIPOLAR ROCK ‘N ROLLER Premieres During Mental Health Awareness Month

On Ijumaa, Mei 25 katika 9 p.m. NA/PT juu ya Showtime

Picha kwa hisani: SHOWTIME/Amanda Westcott

 

NEW YORK – April 30, 2018 – Prolific combat sports broadcaster Mauro Ranallo and his lifelong battle with mental illness are the subject of a new documentary film from SHOWTIME Sports®. BIPOLAR ROCK ‘N ROLLER – named for the moniker Ranallo gave himself as a broadcast personality and DJ in the early 90’s – will premiere on SHOWTIME during Mental Health Awareness Month on Friday, Mei 25 katika 9 p.m. ET / PT.

 

First look video: https://s.sho.com/2Ft4Mig

 

 

Ranallo has Bipolar Affective Disorder, a condition afflicting nearly five percent of the U.S. population according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI.org). As a national sportscaster for preeminent boxing, mixed martial arts and WWE events, Ranallo has long been an advocate for ending the stigma of mental illness. Sasa, kwa mara ya kwanza, he exposes the true extent of his daily struggle. Through extensive behind-the-scenes video footage, candid personal interviews and detailed accounts from his loved ones and doctors, BIPOLAR ROCK ‘N ROLLER takes an unflinching look at mental illness and its effects.

 

 

 

The film explores Ranallo’s career, including his work on the two biggest pay-per-view events in television history, and his relentless pursuit of a childhood dream despite seemingly insurmountable odds. Through this deeply personal portrait, Ranallo hopes that the film might inspire others to persevere in pursuing their dreams despite the challenges of a mental health condition.

 

 

 

“I have always tried to do my part to bring awareness to mental health issues,” said Ranallo. “Over the last several years, I allowed my best friend, Haris (Usanovic), to film me at my lowest points as well as at my highest. The idea is simply to show others who suffer that they are not alone and that, even when the outlook is bleak, you can overcome and achieve success. Mental illness is a life sentence—there is no cure—but it doesn’t have to be a death sentence.”

 

 

 

“Through BIPOLAR ROCK ‘N ROLLER, Mauro Ranallo has chosen to share not only his life’s dreams, but his nightmares as well,"Alisema Stephen Espinoza, Rais, Sports and Event Programming for Showtime Networks Inc. “Having reached the pinnacle of his profession, Mauro bravely turns his keen observational skills inward to examine his own life-long battle. The result is a raw, poignant and ultimately inspirational film that personifies Mauro’s courage and selflessness.”

 

 

 

Ranallo is a popular fixture on today’s combat sports scenes. In a career that has spanned more than 30 miaka, he has called everything from “All-Star Wrestling,” a Canadian professional wrestling outfit, to historic MMA events for PRIDE FIGHTING CHAMPIONSHIPS out of Japan, to WWE SmackDown Live on USA Network, to many of the biggest boxing events in the world for SHOWTIME Sports. Ranallo was the first broadcaster to call play-by-play on boxing, kickboxing, MMA and professional wrestling events on national television.

 

 

 

Leo, Ranallo is the voice of three prominent nationally televised series: Showtime CHAMPIONSHIP ndondi®, WWE’s weekly show NXT on WWE Network, na Bellator MMA on Paramount Network. Perhaps best known for his dramatic, excitable style, Ranallo is a student of the English language. He has already made a lasting mark on the industry having called the two biggest pay-per-view events in television history: Floyd Mayweather vs. Manny Pacquiao (Mei 2015, international telecast); na Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor (Agosti. 2017, Showtime PPV®).

 

BIPOLAR ROCK ‘N ROLLER is produced by Brian Dailey, the network’s Vice President, Sports Digital Content and Strategy, and MALKA MEDIA GROUP. Directed by first-time filmmaker Haris Usanovic, the film is executive produced by Stephen Espinoza and SHOWTIME Sports.

 

 

 

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‘BIG’ JOHN MCCARTHY TO JOIN BELLATOR BROADCAST TEAM

WILL MAKE COLOR COMMENTARY DEBUT AT BELLATOR 192 KUHUSU JAN. 20 – LIVE ON PARAMOUNT NETWORK

ALSO, CHAEL SONNEN SIGNS EXTENSION TO REMAIN IN BROADCAST BOOTH

Los Angeles - Bellator is pleased to announce that it has come to an agreement with John McCarthy to serve as color commentator during broadcasts on the soon-to-launch Paramount Network, which kicks off with Bellator 192 juu ya Jumamosi, Januari 20.

 

“With the addition of ‘Big’ John to our broadcast team, we have put together the premier group of MMA commentators ahead of our Jan. 20 debut on the Paramount Network,” Bellator President Scott Coker said. “With John and Chael providing analysis, you’re getting two people who have spent more time in the cage than they have spent with a headset on, and that will translate to a positive viewing experience for Bellator fans.”

 

Over the past 20 miaka, “Big” John McCarthy has set the bar when it comes to officiating in MMA, a sport where he has overseen countless fights promoted by Bellator and other promotions all over the world, serving as the referee for some of the biggest bouts in the history of the sport. A former Los Angeles Police Officer, and a Self-Defense Instructor at the Los Angeles Police Academy, McCarthy is also the founder of “C.O.M.M.A.N.D.,” a program that trains and certifies hopeful MMA referees and judges. McCarthy’s regulatory work is equally as impressive, as he was a key figure in the writing of the sport’s Unified Rules, which are recognized by the ABC and athletic commissions all across North America.

 

Along with his broadcasting duties, the man behind the catchphrase “Let’s get it on!” will also provide a unique level of first-hand insight to the plethora of original content produced by Bellator’s digital team.

 

“I first want to say how grateful I am for the opportunity I have been given to work with the incredible team Bellator has assembled. It is always so hard to leave something you love, but I have always wanted to step away based on my terms rather than someone else’s. My goals are to work as hard as I can to meet the expectations everyone will have for me and to hopefully someday exceed them.” McCarthy said. “I cannot think of anyone I would rather be working with than Scott Coker. Scott has always been a person I admire because of his honesty, loyalty and love for the martial arts. I want to thank everyone from Bellator and Viacom for the trust you are bestowing upon me to keep the commentating of Bellator MMA at the highest levels of the sport.”

 

Aidha, Chael Sonnen has signed an extension to remain a part of select Bellator broadcasts, breaking down all the action alongside Bellator announcers Mike Goldberg na Mauro Ranallo.

 

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 (mara mbili), 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 katika Bellator 170 in January and then went on to defeat Wanderlei Silva during the main event of Bellator: NYC.

 

Bellator and the soon-to-launch Paramount Network open 2018 with a bang when Bellator 192: Lima vs. MacDonald emanates from The Forum in California on Jan. 20. Anchored by a welterweight world title fight featuring Douglas Lima defending his championship against Rory MacDonald, the blockbuster event also will see the aforementioned Chael Sonnen compete against “Rampage” Jackson in the opening contest of 2018’s Bellator Heavyweight World Grand Prix.

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

Special Broadcast on Friday, Julai 28 kutoka 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 Juni 24, Spike will present a special encore presentation of this memorable event onIjumaa, Julai 28 kutoka 9-11:30 p.m. NA/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 na Wanderlei Silva, wakati Matt Mitrione stood toe-to-toe with the iconic Fedor Emelianenko in a heavyweight showdown for the ages. Aidha, two explosive title fights took place, kama 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.

FANS INVITED TO BELLATOR NATION RALLY AND BELLATOR NYC: SONNEN VS. SILVA WEIGH-INS INSIDE THE THEATER AT MADISON SQUARE GARDEN ON FRIDAY, Juni 23

ZAIDI, 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 Ijumaa, Juni 23 katika 4:30 p.m. NA 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.

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

Wakati 6 p.m. NA, fans are also invited to be a part of the Bellator NYC na 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 Jumamosi 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, Ikiwa ni pamoja na 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 na 1996 Olympics as a member of the Greco-Roman wrestling teams.

Tangu kujiunga na Bellator MMA Fray katika 2013, Cheick Kongo, a French-born kickboxer, has strung together an impressive run that has seen him emerge victorious in nine of 11 mashindano, including five consecutive victories. Kwa 39 career fights under his belt, “The Darknesshas tallied 27 mafanikio kama mtaalamu, Ikiwa ni pamoja na 12 by way of knockout. Kongo most recently handed Augusto Sakai the first loss of his professional career at Bellator 179 katika London.

Mike Goldberg, set to make his Bellator broadcast debut at Bellator NYC na 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, Ikiwa ni pamoja na Shaq Vs. A graduate of Miami (Ohio) Chuo Kikuu, Goldberg now resides in Phoenix, Ariz.

Tafadhali ziara Bellator.com na 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. Matt Mitrione (11-5)

Bout ya ulimwengu wa Welterweight: 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 (Albamu) vs. Zach Freeman (8-2)

 

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

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

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

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

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

 

Bellator 180: Davis vs. Bader Awali Kadi (Bellator.com):

Welterweight bout ya awali: Ryan Couture (10-5) vs. Haim Gozali (7-3)

Uzito wa kwanza wa uzani: 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)

Uzito wa kwanza wa uzani: Nate Grebb (3-1) vs. Bradley Desir (9-5)

BELLATOR ANNOUNCES BROADCAST DUTIES FOR HISTORIC EVENT AT MADISON SQUARE GARDEN ON SATURDAY, Juni 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. Silva na Bellator 180: Davis vs. Bader air live on Saturday, Juni 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. NA/7p.m. PT, wakati 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. NA/5 p.m. Goldberg and Smith will alsocall the additional preliminary match-ups on Bellator.com at 6 p.m. NA/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) na Wanderlei Silva (35-12-1, 1 NC), Bellator NYC: Sonnen vs. Silva airs live on pay-per-view beginning at 10 p.m. NA/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 na ngumu kupiga Matt Mitrione, along with two championship bouts, Ikiwa ni pamoja na 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. NA/5 p.m. PT. The event is headlined by a light heavyweight title bout between current champ Phil Davis (17-3, 1 NC) na mgombea juu Ryan Bader (22-5). Zaidi ya hayo, Bellator 180 prelims will air exclusively on Bellator.com and the Bellator Mobile App at 6 p.m. NA/3 p.m. PT.

Tafadhali ziara Bellator.com na 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. Matt Mitrione (11-5)

Bout ya ulimwengu wa Welterweight: 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 (Albamu) vs. Zach Freeman (8-2)

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

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

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

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

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

 

Bellator 180: Davis vs. Bader Awali Kadi (Bellator.com):

Welterweight bout ya awali: Ryan Couture (10-5) vs. Haim Gozali (7-3)

Uzito wa kwanza wa uzani: 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 SIGNS VETERAN MMA COMMENTATORS MIKE GOLDBERG AND MAURO RANALLO

 

BOTH SET TO CALL THE ACTION FOR BELLATOR NYC KUHUSUJumamosi, Juni 24 AT MADISON SQUARE GARDEN

LOS ANGELESBellator has signed longstanding MMA commentators Mike Goldberg na Mauro Ranallo to multi-event broadcast agreements beginning with Bellator NYC: Sonnen vs. Silva na Bellator 180: Davis vs. Bader juu ya Jumamosi, Juni 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,"Alisema Scott Coker. “In addition to Juni 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, Ikiwa ni pamoja na Shaq Vs. A graduate of Miami (Ohio) Chuo Kikuu, 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, mieleka, kickboxing and ice hockey, and will continue his work with Showtime Boxing. Ranallo, a native of British Columbia, Canada, now resides in Los Angeles, Calif.

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Sugar Ray Leonard & DAUDI DINKINS JR. MKUTANO WA VYOMBO VYA HABARI WITO MAMBO MUHIMU

"Haya ni aina ya mapambano ambayo yatarudisha ndondi kama ilivyokuwa zamani." – Sugar Ray Leonard

BOXING YA UBINGWA WA MUDA kwenye CBS, Iliyowasilishwa na mabingwa wa ndondi wakuu,

Kuishi katika Primetime kwenye CBS Kutoka Kituo cha Barclays huko Brooklyn

NEW YORK (Machi 1, 2017) - Jumba la Ndondi la Famer na bingwa wa zamani wa dunia wa uzani wa welter Sugar Ray Leonard na David Dinkins Jr., SHOWTIME Sports Makamu wa Rais na Mtayarishaji Mtendaji, aliandaa simu ya mkutano wa vyombo vya habari Jumatano kujadili Leonard kujiunga na timu ya utangazaji ya CBS kwa Jumamosi muungano wa uzito wa welterweight kati ya mabingwa ambao hawajashindwa Keith Thurman na Danny Garcia. Stephen Espinoza, Makamu wa Rais Mtendaji na Jenerali Manger, Showtime Sports, simu ilianza na maneno ya ufunguzi.

 

Mchezo wa SHOWTIME CHAMPIONS BOXING kwenye CBS, Iliyowasilishwa na mabingwa wa ndondi wakuu, matangazo yataonyeshwa moja kwa moja kwenye CBS kutoka 9-11 p.m. NA/6-8 p.m. PT kutoka Kituo cha Barclays huko Brooklyn, nyumba ya BROOKLYN BOXING™. Matangazo hayo yanawasilishwa na Premier Boxing Champions na kutayarishwa na SHOWTIME Sports® kwa ajili ya Televisheni ya CBS, vitengo vyote viwili vya Shirika la CBS.

 

Leonard atajiunga na timu ya watangazaji ya SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING Jumamosi pamoja na mwenyeji Brian Custer, sauti ya kucheza-kwa-kucheza Mauro Ranallo, Mchambuzi wa Jumba la Ndondi la Kimataifa Al Bernstein na ripota wa Sports Emmy® aliyeshinda Tuzo Jim Gray.

 

Orodha ya mada ya daraja tano na mmoja wa mabondia waliopambwa zaidi wakati wote, Leonard huleta mtazamo wa kipekee kwa kibanda cha utangazaji akiwa katika hali sawa na Thurman na Garcia zaidi ya 35 miaka iliyopita. Garcia, mmiliki wa taji la WBC pauni 147, na Thurman, mwenzake wa WBA, itaunganisha majina sawa na Leonard (WBC) na wenzake Hall of Famer Thomas Hearns (WBA) umoja katika classic yao 1981 Mapambano ya Mwaka.

 

Leonard alifanya mchezo wake wa kwanza wa ndondi wa kitaalamu kwenye CBS mwaka 1977, chini ya mwaka mmoja baada ya kushinda medali ya dhahabu kwenye Michezo ya Olimpiki ya '76 huko Montreal kama sehemu ya kile kinachochukuliwa kuwa timu kubwa zaidi ya ndondi ya Amerika katika historia ya Olimpiki.. The Machi 4 tukio litamkutanisha Leonard na mtayarishaji wa zamani wa CBS na Mtayarishaji Mtendaji Mkuu wa SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING Dinkins Jr..

 

Hapo chini ni walivyosema wakuu Jumatano kwenye simu ya mkutano:

 

Sugar Ray Leonard

 

“Nilikuwa namwambia David [Dinkins] leo, hii ni matchup kamili. I mean, una wapiganaji wawili wa ajabu, kila mmoja kwa mtindo wake na kujiamini na Keith na Danny. Kinachoibua macho pia ni muungano. Huo ni wakati mzuri kwa mpiganaji yeyote. Na ikiwa wapiganaji hawa wanaweza kuishi kulingana na matarajio yao, Nadhani itakuwa kukimbia nyumbani, bila swali.

 

“Haya ni aina ya mapambano ambayo yanaenda kurudisha ndondi pale ilipokuwa. Itahitaji aina hizi za mapigano, watu wa aina hii, wanariadha wa aina hii, aina hizi za nyota bora zinazowezekana, kubadilika kweli na kufanya ndondi kama ilivyokuwa zamani."

 

Juu ya umuhimu wa kuwa na aina hizi za mapigano kwenye runinga ya mtandao na kile kinachohitajika kurudisha mchezo kama ulivyokuwa…

“Vijana hawa wawili, mabingwa hawa wawili, wapiganaji hawa ambao hawajashindwa, zinafaa kwa ukungu. Ninazungumza na watu wakati wote kuhusu pambano gani wanataka kuona na hili ni pambano ambalo lina ubora wa nyota.”

 

Kwa faida ya kila mpiganaji…

“Namtazama Keith, na nimekuwa nikitazama, tena na tena, kanda za pambano lake la awali. Tena, kila mmoja wao kuleta kitu mezani. Keith Thurman, inaonekana kwangu, sauti ya kimsingi zaidi kuliko Danny Garcia. Lakini Danny Garcia, ina neutralizer. Jambo moja nadhani ni sababu kubwa kwa pambano lenyewe, ni kwamba watu wote wawili ni mabingwa wazuri na wote wawili wanaweza kupiga ngumi. Hivyo, sijui. Weka hivi, Nisingeweka dau la nyumba yangu.

 

"Ninapendelea Thurman kwa sababu anaonekana kuwa mtulivu zaidi na aliyekusanywa. Anaonekana tu kuwa mtu wa aina hiyo. Awali ya yote, hatakata tamaa kamwe. Wala Danny. Lakini mimi huegemea tu… ni utumbo wangu tu ambao huniambia kuwa Keith ni dhabiti kidogo kuliko Danny.

 

Kuhusu Danny Garcia…

"Yeye ni mtu tu ambaye ana ujasiri huo wa ndani. Ana moyo, moyo mkubwa. Na yeye haitoi. Nadhani yeye ni aina ya mpiganaji, unajua wapi watu humbadilisha. Lakini ninamtazama na ni mmoja wa wapiganaji hao, Sifanyi mazoezi - sifanyi mazoezi hata kidogo - lakini ni aina ya mpiganaji ambaye ningefurahia mafunzo. Kwa sababu anastahili kuwa huko juu."

 

Juu ya umuhimu wa kukabiliana na wapinzani bora iwezekanavyo…

"Hilo ni muhimu sana. Kwa bahati nzuri, Nilikuwa katika enzi ambapo kulikuwa na wavulana wengi tu ambao walikuwa na talanta nyingi. Wakipewa nafasi wangethibitisha kuwa mabingwa.

 

“Sikuzote nilifikiri kwamba tulipaswa kuendelea kuinua kiwango kama mpiganaji, kama bingwa, na kuendelea kupambana na ushindani bora na bora. Nilipokuwa nikipigana, naapa, Nilitaka kuwa underdog - kisaikolojia, kiroho na kiakili, kama sikupingwa, ikiwa sikuzingatiwa kama mtu wa chini, Sikuweza kufanya kama kawaida. Ni nini kitanifanya niende.

 

“Nimesema hivi mara kadhaa: Pambano hili litakuwa kubwa na bora zaidi kuliko tunavyotarajia kwa sababu ya kile kilicho hatarini.

 

"Faida [kwa ajili yangu] ilikuwa mfiduo wa mtandao wa televisheni, bila swali. Nilipenda hilo. Ilinisukuma kwa sababu nilipenda mfiduo. Nilipenda umakini. Nilipenda mapigano na hiyo ndiyo iliyonisaidia pia kuwa mpiganaji ambaye nikawa.

 

Kwa jinsi inavyokuwa kama kuwa pembeni na kutangaza pambano la uzani wa welterweight kama vile mapigano na mataji ambayo amepigania…

"Ni uzoefu wa nje ya mwili. Imeonekana tayari. Kama takatifu, Mimi ni 60. Ni aina ya kitu ambacho ni maalum sana na ni nadra sana kwa umoja inaonekana kama. Inazungumza mengi kwangu kwa kadiri ya umuhimu wake. Na hawa jamaa, Keith na Danny, wanaijua. Wanatambua.”

 

DAUDI DINKINS JR.

 

"Tulipokuwa tukijadili pambano lijalo la Thurman-Garcia katika mkutano wetu wa wafanyikazi wakuu, wengi wetu mashabiki wa vita vya muda mrefu tulifikiria kuhusu pambano la kwanza la Ray na Thomas Hearns na ulinganifu mwingi pale na Danny Garcia na Keith Thurman.. Una wapiganaji wawili ambao hawajashindwa na walioorodheshwa wawili ambao wamekuwa wakielekezana tangu Danny alipohama kutoka kuwa bingwa mmoja katika uzani wa super light na kuhamia katika safu ya uzani wa welter na kupata taji la dunia 147 paundi.

 

"Ray na Tommy walikuwa nyota wawili ambao ilionekana kuepukika kwamba wangepigana. Tunahisi vivyo hivyo kuhusu Keith na Danny. Una mabingwa wawili ambao hawajashindwa na ni jambo lisiloepukika kwamba wangekutana na kutangaza nani atakuwa Nambari. 1 mpiganaji katika 147 paundi.

 

“Nina furaha sana kwamba Ray anaweza kuungana nasi kwa kipindi hiki cha televisheni na yeye na mimi tumejadili katika siku chache zilizopita mfanano mwingi kati ya hali yake wakati wa Enzi ya Dhahabu ya Ndondi alipokuwa na wapinzani kama [Roberto] Duran, Anasikia na [Wilfred] Benitez akiwa 147 paundi.

 

“Ili kufanya hali kuwa tamu zaidi inatuunganisha mimi na Ray baada ya kufanya kazi pamoja miaka mingi iliyopita katika CBS. Yeye pamoja Tim Ryan na Gil Clancy iliunda timu ya matangazo ya kufurahisha sana. Ray alikuwa ndani na nje ya kustaafu wakati huo. Kwa hivyo wakati wake kamili, kazi ya muda katika CBS ilikuwa ya kufurahisha sana. Tulipata kuona mapigano mazuri na kufanya kazi pamoja. Na sasa anajiunga na Mauro Ranallo na Al Bernstein, ambaye pia ni Hall of Famer kama Ray, pembeni hii kuja Jumamosi. Ni bahati nzuri sana kwamba Ray alipatikana kujiunga nasi na kuwa mchangiaji muhimu Jumamosi."

 

STEPHEN Espinoza, Makamu wa Rais Mtendaji na Meneja Mkuu, Showtime Sports

 

“SHOWTIME inaendelea kutoa safu kali zaidi ya mtandao wowote wa ndondi. Tunatoa mapambano makubwa zaidi na yenye maana zaidi na kuwasilisha kwa hadhira kubwa iwezekanavyo. Bila kutazamwa kwa malipo kwa kila mtu.

 

Jumamosi hii SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING itawasilisha pambano linalotarajiwa zaidi la mwaka moja kwa moja kwenye mtandao unaotazamwa zaidi Amerika., CBS. Danny Garcia dhidi ya Keith Thurman bila shaka ni wapiganaji bora zaidi. Ni mabingwa wawili ambao hawajashindwa wakiwa na rekodi ya pamoja ya 60 hushinda na kupoteza sifuri na kushinda katika kipindi cha kwanza cha taaluma yao ili kubaini mbwa bora zaidi ni nani katika kitengo cha uwanja wa ndondi..

 

“SHOWTIME imefanya dhamira yetu kuwaonyesha mabingwa walio na viwango vya juu dhidi ya washindani waliopewa daraja la juu katika madaraja ya uzani ya kuvutia zaidi ya ndondi..

 

"Mashabiki wamezingatia, na kasi inaendelea kuongezeka. Adrien Broner na Adrian Granados tulipigana pigano la karibu wiki mbili zilizopita hilo lilikuwa tukio letu kuu lililotazamwa zaidi katika miaka miwili.

 

“Hili ni pambano la pili la wakati wa kwanza kwenye CBS karibu 40 miaka tangu Ali-Spinks aingie 1978. Tunawashukuru wenzetu katika CBS ambao wanasaidia kutoa tukio hili muhimu la ndondi. Ni muhimu kwamba tuweke mguu wetu bora mbele katika soko la televisheni lenye ushindani mkubwa, na hivyo ndivyo tunavyofanya Jumamosi usiku kwenye CBS."

 

KUHUSU GARCIA dhidi ya. THURMAN

Danny Garcia vs. Keith Thurman ni mpambano wa taji la dunia la uzito wa welter kati ya orodha ambazo hazijashindwa za pauni 147. Vichwa vya habari vya pambano la raundi 12BOXING YA UBINGWA WA MUDA kwenye CBS, presented by Premier Boxing Mabingwa, Jumamosi, machi 4 kutoka Barclays Center, nyumba ya BROOKLYN BOXING™. Katika tukio kuu mwenza ambaye hajashindwa anaibuka nyota Erickson Lubin vita vilivyowahi kupigwa msanii wa mtoano Jorge Cota katika pambano la kuondoa taji la uzani wa super welter kwenye CBS saa 9 p.m. NA/6 p.m. PT.

 

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