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MICHAEL CHANDLER E BENSON HENDERSON REMATCH SET PER BELLATOR 243 HEADLINER VENERDÌ, Agosto 7 SU PARAMOUNT NETWORK E DAZN

DI PIÙ, PESI PESANTI MATT MITRIONE E TIMOTHY JOHNSON SQUARE FUORI IN UN EVENTO CO-MAIN ESPLOSIVO

LOS ANGELES - Bellator è lieta di annunciare numerosi eventi imminenti che si terranno alla Mohegan Sun Arena di Uncasville, Conn., Compreso Bellator 243 il Venerdì, Agosto. 7, Bellator 244 il Venerdì, Agosto. 21 e Bellator 245 il Venerdì, Sette. 11.

Bellator 243 vede ex campioni del mondo Michael Chandler (20-5) e Benson Henderson (28-8) si affrontano ancora una volta nella gabbia dei Bellator quasi quattro anni dopo il loro primo indimenticabile incontro, La tanto attesa rivincita dell'evento principale leggero va in onda venerdì in diretta, Agosto. 7 su Paramount Network e DAZN presso 10 p.m. E dalla Mohegan Sun Arena di Uncasville, Conn.

Nell'evento principale della carta, contendente perenne dei pesi massimi Matt Mitrione (13-7, 1 NC) prenderà il colpo duro Timothy Johnson (13-6) in un emozionante matchup che probabilmente non andrà alle scorecard dei giudici.

Bellator 243: Chandler vs. Henderson 2 va in onda in diretta su Paramount Network e DAZN venerdì, Agosto 7 a 10 p.m. E / 9 p.m. CT. L'evento andrà anche in onda in diretta su Sky Sports nel Regno Unito. L'azione preliminare continuerà Canale YouTube di Bellator MMA.

Fare la sua 23esima apparizione promozionale per Bellator, "Iron" Michael Chandler avrà l'opportunità di mettere a tacere i suoi critici e dimostrare che il suo novembre 19, 2016 decisione divisa-vittoria su Henderson non è stato un colpo di fortuna. A seguire vittorie in ognuna delle sue prime 12 attacchi professionali, evidenziato dalla sua prima vittoria del titolo mondiale leggero Bellator e un paio di difese del titolo di successo, la cresta alta, Il nativo del Missouri si è rapidamente fatto un nome in una classe da 155 libbre. Il 34enne alla fine avrebbe collezionato un record promozionale tre regni del titolo leggero che includevano tre difese del titolo di successo. Dopo aver vinto tre delle sue precedenti cinque rivincite in carriera, tra cui un paio di vittorie di titoli mondiali leggeri Patricky Pitbull e Brent Primus, il 2009 NCAA Division I All-American wrestler presso l'Università del Missouri cercherà di aggiungere a quel totale e ricordare a tutti di cosa è capace l'ex campione.

Combattere fuori da Glendale, Ariz., "Smooth" avrà ancora una volta una possibilità di vendetta con il suo rivale di lunga data Chandler, a seguito di molteplici tentativi di programmare l'incontro nell'ultimo anno. La tanto attesa rivincita era originariamente prevista per la vigilia di Capodanno alle Rizin.20 in Giappone, prima che Henderson fosse costretto al ritiro a causa di un infortunio subito durante l'allenamento. Pochi mesi dopo, i due ex campioni del mondo dei pesi leggeri si sono affrontati nell'evento principale del ritorno di Bellator a Windy City a giugno 6, prima che la pandemia globale portasse a un ulteriore rinvio. Ora, il prodotto MMA Lab cercherà di regolare i conti e raccogliere la sua quinta vittoria consecutiva in rotta verso una spinta finale al cinturino da 155 libbre di Bellator. Con metà dei suoi 28 vittorie di carriera che arrivano in via di eliminazione diretta o sottomissione, il 36enne ex campione del mondo UFC e WEC dei pesi leggeri cercherà di mettere a tacere tutti i dubbi e finire la sua nemesi in modo enfatico ad agosto 7.

Dopo essere stato inizialmente programmato per affrontare Ronny Markes a Bellator 241 a marzo prima della pandemia, Matt Mitrione è ora in programma per incontrare Johnson, un concorrente che preferisce anche mantenere la lotta in posizione verticale. Prima della sua carriera in MMA, il 41enne originario dell'Illinois è stato un eccezionale difensore alla Purdue University che successivamente si è fatto strada nella NFL, giocando sei stagioni come membro dei New York Giants e dei Minnesota Vikings. Alla fine ha trovato la sua strada nell'MMA dove è diventato il concorrente di alto livello che è oggi, sconfiggendo artisti del calibro del defunto Kimbo Slice, Derrick Lewis,Roy Nelson e Fedor Emelianenko.

Un perdente di scommesse pesanti che arriva al suo ultimo incontro con Tyrell Fortune a Bellator 239, Timothy Johnson ha scioccato molti quando ha finito il concorrente imbattuto cinque anni più giovane di lui evidenziare il reel knockout nel frame di apertura. La vittoria è stata la prima per il combattente Xtreme Couture all'interno della gabbia Bellator, che ha firmato con la promozione in 2018 dopo sette uscite nell'UFC. Con un impressionante segno di finitura di 10 interruzioni nella sua 13 vince come un professionista, Johnson cercherà di offrire un'altra uscita impressionante quando tornerà in azione il mese prossimo.

Aggiornato Bellator 243: Chandler vs. Henderson 2 Scheda principale:
Paramount Network e DAZN
10 p.m. E / 9 p.m. CT

Leggero Main Event: Michael Chandler (20-5) vs. Benson Henderson (28-8)
Heavyweight Co-Main Event: Matt Mitrione (13-7, 1 NC) vs. Timothy Johnson (13-6)

*Carta soggetta a cambiamento.

Si prega di visitare Bellator.com per ulteriori informazioni.

TICKETS ON SALE THIS WEEK FOR BELLATOR’S RETURN TO ALLSTATE ARENA IN CHICAGO ON MAY 11


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



DI PIÙ: UNDEFEATED PROSPECT A.J. MCKEE MEETS CHICAGO’S PAT CURRAN AND THE RETURN OF FORMER WWE STAR JAKE HAGER



LOS ANGELES – Bellator’s return to Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Malato. il Sabato, Maggio 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 Patricio "Pitbull" (28-4) in caso principale 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 "Venom" Pagina (14-0), meglio conosciuto dai fan come “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.



In aggiunta, arguably one of the world’s top featherweight prospects A.J. 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. Finalmente, former WWE champion Jake Hager (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: Chandler vs. Pitbull takes place between Wednesday, Febbraio. 20 a 10 a.m. CT and Thursday, Febbraio. 21 a 10 p.m. CT, with tickets going on-sale to the general public on Friday, Febbraio. 22 a 12 p.m. CT. Tickets for the event will be available at the Allstate Arena box office, così come Ticketmaster.com and Bellator.com.



Bellator 221: Chandler vs. Pitbull will be broadcast live on DAZN a 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT, mentre l'azione preliminare streaming su Bellator.com e globalmente sul Bellator Mobile App. Ulteriori attacchi saranno annunciati nelle prossime settimane.



Uno dei combattenti più decorati nella storia di Bellator, Michael Chandler reclaimed the lightweight championship this past December to become a three-time titleholder. "Iron" ha sconfitto un who's who tra le élite della divisione, Compreso Brent Primus, Benson Henderson, Patricky Pitbull (x2), Yamauchi up e Eddie Alvarez. The former University of Missouri wrestler from High Ridge, Mo., che ora chiama casa a Nashville, has had a slow-building feud with his May 11 avversario, verbally sparring with his foe following wins over Patricio’s brother Patricky and on social media. Ora, the time for talk is over and both will enter the Bellator cage to finally settle the score.



Provenienti da Natal, grande fiume settentrionale, Brasile, two-time featherweight champ Patricio “Pitbull” will enter the Bellator cage for a promotional record 21th time. With impressive wins to his name over Daniel Straus (x3), Daniel Weichel (x2) e Pat Curran, he most recently defeated Emmanuel Sanchez con decisione unanime su 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. Dopo aver guadagnato una finitura in 20 della sua 28 vince come un professionista, 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, Brasile, 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 Lorenz Larkin, 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 concorsi, 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, “MVP” ha costantemente fatto strada nei ranghi welter dalla firma con l'organizzazione in 2013. Known for his unique style and personality both inside the cage and out, ogni pagina Michael lotta è da vedere l'intrattenimento. Con un record di imbattibilità di 14-0, e 11 di queste vittorie arrivano da fermo, 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.



Combattimento da Long Beach, Calif., A.J. 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" e Joey Davis 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. A soli 23 anni, “Mercenary” has set the Bellator record for consecutive wins at 13, sconfitto Daniel Crawford, Brian Moore, John “Macapa, Justin Lawrence and Dominic Mazzotta lungo il percorso. 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, Ill., “Paddy Mike” is in the midst of a three-fight win streak that includes victories over Emmanuel Sanchez, John “Macapa”and Georgi Karakhanyan. The longtime Bellator veteran, who debuted at Bellator 14 in 2010, owns additional wins over Patricio “Pitbull,” Joe Warren, Roger Huerta e Daniel Straus. Anche, 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, Okla., Hager emphatically showed the world that he belongs in the sport of MMA with a submission win over J.W. Kizer a Bellator 214 nel mese di gennaio. 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. Ora, 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.



Aggiornato Bellator 221: Chandler vs. Pitbull Carta:

Lightweight World Title Bout: Michael Chandler (19-4) vs. Patricio "Pitbull" (28-4)

Welterweight World Grand Prix Semi-final: Douglas Lima (30-7) vs. Michael "Venom" Pagina (14-0)

Piuma principale Scheda Bout: A.J. McKee (13-0) vs. Pat Curran (23-7)

Heavyweight principale Scheda Bout: Jake Hager (1-0) vs. TBA


*Carta soggetta a cambiamento



Si prega di visitare Bellator.com per maggiori informazioni.

Bellator 197: CHANDLER vs. GIRTZ RESULTS & FOTO

 

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FULL EVENT PHOTOS

 

Michael Chandler (18-4) sconfitto Brandon Girtz (15-8) tramite la presentazione tecnica (head & arm choke) a 4:00 del primo round

A.J. McKee (11-0) sconfitto Justin Lawrence (11-5) tramite decisione unanime (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Logan Storley (8-0) sconfitto Joaquin Buckley (8-2) tramite decisione unanime (30-27, 30-26, 30-26)

bambino Slice (2-1) sconfitto Devon Brock (1-1) via presentazione (choke retro-naked) a :34 del primo round

Juliana Velasquez (7-0) sconfitto Rebecca Ruth (6-3) via TKO (body kick) a :19 di tre tondo

Derek Anderson (15-3) sconfitto Zak Bucia (18-10) tramite decisione unanime (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Dominic Mazzotta (14-2) sconfitto Josh Sampo (11-6) tramite decisione unanime (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Eric Ellington (5-0) sconfitto Jordan Howard (10-5) via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Adam Cella (9-8) sconfitto DeWayne Diggs (2-2) via TKO (punzoni) a 4:27 del primo round

Cort Wahle (3-3) sconfitto Joe Roye (1-5) via presentazione (ghigliottina) a :21 del primo round

Jordan Dowdy (5-4) sconfitto Jeff Crotty (1-1) via presentazione (choke retro-naked) a :29 del primo round

A.J. Siscoe (3-2) sconfitto Justin Robbins (14-19) via presentazione (choke retro-naked) a 4:34 del secondo round

Bellator 197: CHANDLER vs. GIRTZ WEIGH-IN RESULTS & FOTO

 

EVENT AIRS ON PARAMOUNT NETWORK AT 9 P.m. E / 8 P.m. CT

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WEIGH IN PHOTOS

 

Bellator 197: Chandler vs. Girt si svolge domani, Venerdì, Aprile 13 at The Family Arena in St. Charles MO. The event will be broadcast live and free on Paramount Network (precedentemente Spike) a 9 p.m. E/8 p.m. CT, mentre l'azione preliminare streaming su Bellator.com e globalmente sul Bellator Mobile App.

 

Completare Bellator 197: Chandler vs. Girt Pesare-in Risultati:

Leggero Main Event: Michael Chandler (155.3) vs. Brandon Girtz (156)

Piuma Co-Main Event: Justin Lawrence (145.8) vs. A.J. McKee (145.8)

Welter principale Scheda Bout: Devon Brock (160) vs. bambino Slice (159.8)

Welter principale Scheda Bout: Joaquin Buckley (168.3) vs. Logan Storley (170.6)

141-Pound catchweight preliminare Bout: A.J. Siscoe (140.6) vs. Justin Robbins (135.6)

Welter preliminare Bout: Jeff Crotty (170.8) vs. Jordan Dowdy (170.3)

Women’s Flyweight Preliminary Bout: Juliana Velasquez (126) vs. Rebecca Ruth (125.3)

165-Pound catchweight preliminare Bout: Zak Bucia (164.9) vs. Derek Anderson (164.2)

Pesi Gallo preliminare Bout: Josh Sampo (135.4) vs. Dominic Mazzotta (135.4)

Pesi Gallo preliminare Bout: Eric Ellington (135.4) vs. Jordan Howard (136)

189-Pound catchweight preliminare Bout: DeWayne Diggs (186.8) vs. Adam Cella (189)

Piuma preliminare Bout: Cort Wahle (144.9) vs. Joe Roye (151)*

MONSTER ENERGY BELLATOR MMA FIGHT SERIES VISITS TALLADEGA SUPERSPEEDWAY UNDER THE LIGHTS ON NASCAR RACE WEEKEND FRIDAY, Ottobre. 13

 

Anche, Appearances by Former Bellator Champ and Monster Energy Athlete Michael Chandler and Heavyweight Fan-Favorite Roy Nelson

LOS ANGELES - L' Monster Energy Bellator MMA Fight Series heads to the legendary Talladega Superspeedway in Talladega, Ala. for its third event on Venerdì, Ottobre. 13. Per la prima volta, fighters will step into the cage after the sun has set on Friday evening, kicking off an exciting weekend for fans that culminates with the fifth race of the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs la Domenica.

 

Ahead of the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Alabama 500 la Domenica, Ottobre. 15, the Monster Energy Bellator MMA Fight Series will feature MMA action il Venerdì evening beginning at 8:30 p.m. CT at the Monster Energy Fan Zone in the Talladega Infield, immediately following the track’s “Big One on the Blvd” parade and party. Talladega Infield access is required for admission.

 

Inoltre, su Venerdì, Ottobre 13 da 3-4 p.m. CT, fans will have the opportunity to meet former Bellator lightweight champion and Monster Energy athlete "Iron" Michael Chandler, as well as heavyweight fan-favorite Roy "Big Country" Nelson, at the Monster Energy Fan Zone in the Talladega Fan Zone, directly outside admission gates behind the north end of the frontstretch grandstands.

 

“The Monster Energy Bellator MMA Fight Series has been a great way for us to share MMA, as well as the Bellator brand, with an entirely new fan base this year,”Ha detto il presidente Bellator Scott Coker. “With the support of Monster Energy, we’ve already seen the crossover appeal these events offer. I’m excited to head to one of the most iconic tracks in motorsports with Hans Molenkamp, Aaron Quesada, Austin Hodges and the entire Monster Energy team to bring Bellator MMA action to the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs at Talladega.

 

Through Bellator MMA, alongside longstanding partner Monster Energy, mixed martial arts will be included as a pre-race activation exclusively for fans in attendance. The lineup il Venerdì will consist of four MMA bouts featuring some of the best regional up-and-coming talent, with the main event prospects in consideration to be signed to a multi-fight Bellator MMA contract.

 

The Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Alabama 500 at Talladega takes place Domenica, Ottobre 15 a 1 p.m. CT. Tickets to the race are available at ‪NASCAR.com/tickets, TalladegaSuperspeedway.com/tickets or by calling Talladega Superspeedway at 1-855-518-RACE (7223).

 

Aggiornato Monster Energy Bellator MMA Fight Series at Talladega Superspeedway Fight Card:

Leggero Main Event: Omar Johnson (8-1, Birmingham, Ala.) vs. Jonathan Pearce (5-3, Johnson City, Tenn.)

Dei pesi massimi Bout: Frank Tate (4-4, Birmingham, Ala.) vs. Kem Oti (2-1, Decatur, Ala.)

Medi Bout: Francobolli Marcel (1-0, Birmingham, Ala.) vs. Derek Wilson (Pro Debut, Atlanta, Ga.)

Heavyweight Amateur Bout: Christian Echols (2-0, Cullman, Ala.) vs. Billy Swanson (7-1, Cleveland, Tenn.)

 

Please visit Bellator.com for details.

*Event schedule subject to change.

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

Special Broadcast on Friday, Luglio 28 da 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 Giugno 24, Spike will present a special encore presentation of this memorable event onVenerdì, Luglio 28 da 9-11:30 p.m. E/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 e Wanderlei Silva, mentre Matt Mitrione stood toe-to-toe with the iconic Fedor Emelianenko in a heavyweight showdown for the ages. In aggiunta, two explosive title fights took place, come 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, Giugno 23

DI PIÙ, 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 Venerdì, Giugno 23 a 4:30 p.m. E 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.

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

A 6 p.m. E, fans are also invited to be a part of the Bellator NYC e 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 il Sabato notte. 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, Compreso 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 e 1996 Olympics as a member of the Greco-Roman wrestling teams.

Da quando è entrato nella mischia Bellator MMA 2013, Cheick Kongo, a French-born kickboxer, has strung together an impressive run that has seen him emerge victorious in nine of 11 concorsi, including five consecutive victories. Con 39 career fights under his belt, “The Darknesshas tallied 27 vince come un professionista, Compreso 12 via di eliminazione diretta. Kongo most recently handed Augusto Sakai the first loss of his professional career at Bellator 179 a Londra.

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

Si prega di visitare Bellator.com e BellatorNYC.com for upcoming event information.

Bellator NYC: Sonnen vs. Silva Carta (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)

Welter titolo mondiale 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)

Attacco a caratteristiche leggere: Aaron Pico (Debutto) vs. Zach Freeman (8-2)

 

Bellator 180: Davis vs. Bader Carta (SPIKE):

Incontro per il titolo mondiale dei pesi massimi leggeri: Phil Davis (17-3, 1 NC) vs. Ryan Bader (22-5)

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

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

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

 

Bellator 180: Davis vs. Bader Carta preliminare (Bellator.com):

Welter preliminare Bout: Ryan Couture (10-5) vs. Haim Widodo (7-3)

Leggero incontro preliminare: 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)

Leggero incontro preliminare: Nate Grebb (3-1) vs. Bradley Desir (9-5)

BELLATOR ANNOUNCES BROADCAST DUTIES FOR HISTORIC EVENT AT MADISON SQUARE GARDEN ON SATURDAY, Giugno 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 e Bellator 180: Davis vs. Bader air live on Saturday, Giugno 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. E/7p.m. PT, mentre 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. E/5 p.m. Goldberg and Smith will alsocall the additional preliminary match-ups on Bellator.com at 6 p.m. E/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) e Wanderlei Silva (35-12-1, 1 NC), Bellator NYC: Sonnen vs. Silva airs live on pay-per-view beginning at 10 p.m. E/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 e incisiva Matt Mitrione, along with two championship bouts, Compreso 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. E/5 p.m. PT. The event is headlined by a light heavyweight title bout between current champ Phil Davis (17-3, 1 NC) e concorrente in alto Ryan Bader (22-5). Inoltre, Bellator 180 prelims will air exclusively on Bellator.com and the Bellator Mobile App at 6 p.m. E/3 p.m. PT.

Si prega di visitare Bellator.com e BellatorNYC.com for upcoming event information.

 

Bellator NYC: Sonnen vs. Silva Carta (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)

Welter titolo mondiale 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)

Attacco a caratteristiche leggere: Aaron Pico (Debutto) vs. Zach Freeman (8-2)

Bellator 180: Davis vs. Bader Carta (SPIKE):

Incontro per il titolo mondiale dei pesi massimi leggeri: Phil Davis (17-3, 1 NC) vs. Ryan Bader (22-5)

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

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

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

 

Bellator 180: Davis vs. Bader Carta preliminare (Bellator.com):

Welter preliminare Bout: Ryan Couture (10-5) vs. Haim Widodo (7-3)

Leggero incontro preliminare: 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 NATION INVITED TO EXCLUSIVE FAN FEST DURING BELLATOR NYC FIGHT WEEK

 

MEET MMA LEGENDS TITO ORTIZ AND ROYCE GRACIE ON VENERDI, Giugno 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 e Royce Gracie during an exclusive Fan Fest on Venerdì, Giugno 23 con inizio alle 8 p.m. E at the Dave & Buster’s Times Square location.

 

Dave & Buster, 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. Utilizzando il suo background di wrestling, 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.

 

Il nome Gracie è sinonimo di MMA, and that is in large part to Royce Gracie, l'uomo che è considerato di avere inventato questo sport come lo conosciamo oggi. Il vincitore della prima serie di eventi UFC, 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. Oggi, it’s difficult to find an MMA fighter who has not trained in the art of Brazilian jiu-jitsu that his father invented. Nel febbraio del 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) eWanderlei Silva (35-12-1, 1 NC), Bellator NYC: Sonnen vs. Silva airs live on pay-per-view beginning at 10 p.m. E/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 e incisiva Matt Mitrione, along with two championship bouts, Compreso 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. E/5 p.m. PT. The event is headlined by a light heavyweight title bout between current champ Phil Davis (17-3, 1 NC) e concorrente in alto Ryan Bader (22-5). Inoltre, Bellator 180 prelims will air exclusively on Bellator.com and the Bellator Mobile App at 6 p.m. E/3 p.m. PT.

 

Si prega di visitare Bellator.com e BellatorNYC.com for upcoming event information.

 

Bellator NYC: Sonnen vs. Silva Carta (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)

Welter titolo mondiale 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)

Attacco a caratteristiche leggere: Aaron Pico (Debutto) vs. Zach Freeman (8-2)

 

Bellator 180: Davis vs. Bader Carta (SPIKE):

Incontro per il titolo mondiale dei pesi massimi leggeri: Phil Davis (17-3, 1 NC) vs. Ryan Bader (22-5)

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

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

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

 

Bellator 180: Davis vs. Bader Carta preliminare (Bellator.com):

Welter preliminare Bout: Ryan Couture (10-5) vs. Haim Widodo (7-3)

Leggero incontro preliminare: 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 Fight – 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 ONSABATO, Giugno 24 AT MADISON SQUARE GARDEN

LOS ANGELESBellator has signed longstanding MMA commentators Mike Goldberg e Mauro Ranallo to multi-event broadcast agreements beginning with Bellator NYC: Sonnen vs. Silva e Bellator 180: Davis vs. Bader su Sabato, Giugno 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,"Ha affermato Scott Coker. “In addition to Giugno 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, Compreso Shaq Vs. A graduate of Miami (Ohio) Università, 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. Durante la sua carriera, Ranallo has spent time working with various sports outside of MMA, compreso il pugilato, wrestling, 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.

Si prega di visitare Bellator.com e BellatorNYC.com for upcoming event information.