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MICHAEL CHANDLER I BENSON HENDERSON REMATCH SET DO BELLATORA 243 HEADLINER FRIDAY, Sierpień 7 NA PARAMOUNT NETWORK I DAZN

WIĘCEJ, HEAVYWEIGHTS MATT MITRIONE I TIMOTHY JOHNSON SQUARE NA WYBUCHOWYM WSPÓŁGŁÓWNYM WYDARZENIU

LOS ANGELES Bellator ma przyjemność ogłosić wiele nadchodzących wydarzeń, które odbędą się w Mohegan Sun Arena w Uncasville, Conn., Łącznie Bellator 243 Piątek, Sierpień. 7, Bellator 244 Piątek, Sierpień. 21 i Bellator 245 Piątek, Siedem. 11.

Bellator 243 widzi byłych mistrzów świata Michael Chandler (20-5) i Benson Henderson (28-8) zmierzyć się ponownie w klatce Bellatora prawie cztery lata po ich pierwszym niezapomnianym spotkaniu, Długo oczekiwany lekki rewanż głównego wydarzenia odbędzie się na żywo w piątek, Sierpień. 7 na Paramount Network i DAZN pod adresem 10 p.m. I z Mohegan Sun Arena w Uncasville, Conn.

W wydarzeniu towarzyszącym karcie, wieloletni zawodnik wagi ciężkiej Matt Mitrione (13-7, 1 NC) przejmą mocne uderzenie Timothy Johnson (13-6) w ekscytującym pojedynku, który prawdopodobnie nie trafi na karty wyników sędziów.

Bellator 243: Chandler vs. Henderson 2 emisje na żywo w Paramount Network i DAZN w piątek, Sierpień 7 w 10 p.m. I / 21:00. CT. Wydarzenie będzie również transmitowane na żywo w Sky Sports w Wielkiej Brytanii. Działania wstępne będą kontynuowane Kanał Bellator MMA w YouTube.

Zrobił swój 23. promocyjny występ Bellatora, „Żelazny” Michael Chandler będzie miał okazję uciszyć swoich krytyków i udowodnić, że to jego listopad 19, 2016 zwycięstwo nad Hendersonem w wyniku podzielonej decyzji nie było przypadkiem. Po zwycięstwach w każdym swoim pierwszym 12 zawodowe ataki, podkreślone jego pierwszym zdobyciem tytułu mistrza świata wagi lekkiej Bellator i parą udanych obrony tytułu, High Ridge, Pochodzący z Missouri szybko zyskał sławę w klasie 155 funtów. 34-latek w końcu zebrał promocyjny rekord trzech zwycięskich tytułów, w tym trzech udanych obrony tytułu. Wygrał trzy z pięciu poprzednich rewanżu w karierze, w tym parę lekkich zwycięstw w tytułach mistrza świata Patricky Pitbull i Brent Primus, the 2009 NCAA Division I All-American zapaśnik z University of Missouri będzie starał się dodać do tej sumy i przypomnieć wszystkim, do czego zdolny jest były mistrz.

Walka z Glendale, Arizona., „Smooth” po raz kolejny zemści się na swoim wieloletnim rywalu Chandlerze, po wielu próbach zaplanowania walki w ciągu ostatniego roku. Długo oczekiwany rewanż pierwotnie miał odbyć się w sylwestra o godz Rizin.20 w Japonii, zanim Henderson został zmuszony do wycofania się z powodu kontuzji odniesionej podczas treningu. Kilka miesięcy później, dwaj byli mistrzowie świata wagi lekkiej mieli zmierzyć się w głównym wydarzeniu powrotu Bellatora do Wietrznego Miasta w czerwcu 6, zanim globalna pandemia doprowadziła do kolejnego odroczenia. Teraz, produkt MMA Lab będzie starał się wyrównać wynik i odnieść swoje piąte z rzędu zwycięstwo w drodze do ostatecznego pchnięcia na 155-funtowym pasku Bellatora. Z połową jego 28 kariera wygrywa najbliższych drodze nokaut lub przedłożenia, 36-letni były mistrz świata w wadze lekkiej UFC i WEC postara się rozwiać wszelkie wątpliwości i w sierpniu wykończyć swojego wroga w zdecydowany sposób 7.

Po początkowym zaplanowaniu spotkania Ronny Markes w Bellator 241 w marcu przed pandemią, Matt Mitrione ma teraz spotkać się z Johnsonem, zawodnik, który również woli prowadzić walkę w pozycji pionowej. Przed karierą w MMA, 41-letni mieszkaniec Illinois był wybitnym defensywnym końcem na Purdue University, który następnie zasłużył na awans do NFL, grał sześć sezonów jako członek New York Giants i Minnesota Vikings. Ostatecznie trafił do MMA, gdzie został zawodnikiem wysokiego poziomu, jakim jest dzisiaj, pokonując takich jak późno Kimbo Slice, Derrick Lewis,Roy Nelson i Fedor Emelianenko.

Ciężko obstawiający przegrany w swoim ostatnim pojedynku z Tyrell Fortune w Bellator 239, Timothy Johnson zaszokował wielu, kiedy zakończył niepokonanego zawodnika o pięć lat młodszego Podkreśl wybijanie szpuli w otwierającej się ramie. Zwycięstwo było pierwsze dla wojownika Xtreme Couture wewnątrz klatki Bellatora, który podpisał się z promocją w 2018 po siedmiu występach w UFC. Z efektownym znakiem wykończenia 10 przestoje w jego 13 wygrywa jako profesjonalista, Johnson będzie chciał zorganizować kolejną imponującą wycieczkę, kiedy wróci do akcji w przyszłym miesiącu.

Zaktualizowano Bellator 243: Chandler vs. Henderson 2 Karta główna:
Paramount Network i DAZN
10 p.m. I / 21:00. CT

Lekki turniej główny: Michael Chandler (20-5) vs. Benson Henderson (28-8)
Turniej główny wagi ciężkiej: Matt Mitrione (13-7, 1 NC) vs. Timothy Johnson (13-6)

*Karta może ulec zmianie.

Zapraszamy do odwiedzenia Bellator.com o dodatkowe informacje.

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



WIĘCEJ: 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, Chory. w sobotę, Maj 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 Patrick „Pitbull” (28-4) w przypadku głównej 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” Page (14-0), better known to fans as “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.



Dodatkowo, 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. W końcu, 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, Lutego. 20 w 10 a.m. CT and Thursday, Lutego. 21 w 10 p.m. CT, with tickets going on-sale to the general public on Friday, Lutego. 22 w 12 p.m. CT. Tickets for the event will be available at the Allstate Arena box office, oraz Ticketmaster.com and Bellator.com.



Bellator 221: Chandler vs. Pitbull will be broadcast live on DAZN w 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT, natomiast wstępne działanie będzie przesyłać na Bellator.com i globalnie na Bellator Mobile App. Dodatkowe ataki zostaną ogłoszone w najbliższych tygodniach.



One of the most-decorated fighters in Bellator history, Michael Chandler reclaimed the lightweight championship this past December to become a three-time titleholder. “Iron” has defeated a who’s who among the division’s elite, Łącznie Brent Primus, Benson Henderson, Patricky Pitbull (x2), Yamauchi się and Eddie Alvarez. The former University of Missouri wrestler from High Ridge, Mo., who now calls Nashville home, has had a slow-building feud with his May 11 przeciwnik, verbally sparring with his foe following wins over Patricio’s brother Patricky and on social media. Teraz, the time for talk is over and both will enter the Bellator cage to finally settle the score.



Pochodzący z Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazylia, 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) i Pat Curran, he most recently defeated Emmanuel Sanchez przez jednogłośną decyzję na 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. Having earned a finish in 20 z jego 28 wygrywa jako profesjonalista, 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, Brazylia, 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 konkursy, 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” has steadily worked his way up the welterweight ranks since signing with the organization in 2013. Known for his unique style and personality both inside the cage and out, every Michael Page fight is must-see entertainment. With an undefeated record of 14-0, i 11 of those victories coming by stoppage, 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.



Fighting out of Long Beach, Kalifornii., 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” i 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. Na tak 23 roku życia, “Mercenary” has set the Bellator record for consecutive wins at 13, having defeated Daniel Crawford, Brian Moore, John “Macapa, Justin Lawrence and Dominic Mazzotta wzdłuż drogi. 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 w 2010, owns additional wins over Patricio “Pitbull,” Joe Warren, Roger Huerta i Daniel Straus. Również, 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, Oklahoma., Hager emphatically showed the world that he belongs in the sport of MMA with a submission win over J.W. Kizer w Bellator 214 w styczniu. 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. Teraz, 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.



Zaktualizowano Bellator 221: Chandler vs. Pitbull Karta:

Lightweight World Title Bout: Michael Chandler (19-4) vs. Patrick „Pitbull” (28-4)

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

Walka o kartę główną piórkowej: A.J. McKee (13-0) vs. Pat Curran (23-7)

Heavyweight Main Card Bout: Jake Hager (1-0) vs. TBA


*Karta może ulec zmianie



Zapraszamy do odwiedzenia Bellator.com więcej informacji.

Bellator 197: CHANDLER vs. GIRTZ RESULTS & ZDJĘCIA

 

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Michael Chandler (18-4) pokonany Brandon Girtz (15-8) poprzez zgłoszenie techniczne (head & arm choke) w 4:00 w pierwszej rundzie

A.J. McKee (11-0) pokonany Justin Lawrence (11-5) przez jednogłośną decyzję (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Logan Stoley (8-0) pokonany Joaquin Buckley (8-2) przez jednogłośną decyzję (30-27, 30-26, 30-26)

Kawałek dziecka (2-1) pokonany Devon Brock (1-1) przez poddanie (duszenie) w :34 w pierwszej rundzie

Juliana Velasquez (7-0) pokonany Rebecca Ruth (6-3) przez TKO (body kick) w :19 od rundy trzeciej

Derek Anderson (15-3) pokonany Zak Bucia (18-10) przez jednogłośną decyzję (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Dominic Mazzotta (14-2) pokonany Josh Sampo (11-6) przez jednogłośną decyzję (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Eric Ellington (5-0) pokonany Jordania Howarda (10-5) poprzez podziału decyzji (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Adam Cella (9-8) pokonany DeWayne Diggs (2-2) przez TKO (stemple) w 4:27 w pierwszej rundzie

Cort Wahle (3-3) pokonany Joe Roye (1-5) przez poddanie (gilotyna) w :21 w pierwszej rundzie

Jordan Dowdy (5-4) pokonany Jeff Crotty (1-1) przez poddanie (duszenie) w :29 w pierwszej rundzie

A.J. Siscoe (3-2) pokonany Justin Robbins (14-19) przez poddanie (duszenie) w 4:34 z drugiej rundzie

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

 

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

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Bellator 197: Chandler vs. Mieć w obwodzie odbywa się jutro, Piątek, Kwiecień 13 at The Family Arena in St. Charles MO. The event will be broadcast live and free on Paramount Network (dawniej Spike) w 9 p.m. I/8 p.m. CT, natomiast wstępne działanie będzie przesyłać na Bellator.com i globalnie na Bellator Mobile App.

 

Kompletny Bellator 197: Chandler vs. Mieć w obwodzie Weigh-in Results:

Lekki turniej główny: Michael Chandler (155.3) vs. Brandon Girtz (156)

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

Walka o kartę główną wagi półśredniej: Devon Brock (160) vs. Kawałek dziecka (159.8)

Walka o kartę główną wagi półśredniej: Joaquin Buckley (168.3) vs. Logan Stoley (170.6)

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

Walka wstępna w wadze półśredniej: Jeff Crotty (170.8) vs. Jordan Dowdy (170.3)

Waga musza kobiet – walka wstępna: Juliana Velasquez (126) vs. Rebecca Ruth (125.3)

165-Pound Catchweight Preliminary Bout: Zak Bucia (164.9) vs. Derek Anderson (164.2)

Walka wstępna w wadze koguciej: Josh Sampo (135.4) vs. Dominic Mazzotta (135.4)

Walka wstępna w wadze koguciej: Eric Ellington (135.4) vs. Jordania Howarda (136)

189-Pound Catchweight Preliminary Bout: DeWayne Diggs (186.8) vs. Adam Cella (189)

Wstępna walka wagi piórkowej: 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, Październik. 13

 

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

LOS ANGELES - Monster Energy Bellator MMA Fight Series heads to the legendary Talladega Superspeedway in Talladega, Ala. for its third event on Piątek, Październik. 13. Po raz pierwszy, 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 w niedzielę.

 

Ahead of the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Alabama 500 w niedzielę, Październik. 15, the Monster Energy Bellator MMA Fight Series will feature MMA action Piątek 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.

 

Dodatkowo, na Piątek, Październik 13 z 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,” powiedział prezes 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 Piątek 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 Niedziela, Październik 15 w 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).

 

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

Lekki turniej główny: Omar Johnson (8-1, Birmingham, Ala.) vs. Jonathan Pearce (5-3, Johnson City, Tenn.)

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

Średniej Bout: Marcel Stamps (1-0, Birmingham, Ala.) vs. Derek Wilson (Pro Debiut, 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, Lipiec 28 z 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 Czerwiec 24, Spike will present a special encore presentation of this memorable event onPiątek, Lipiec 28 z 9-11:30 p.m. I/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 i Wanderlei Silva, podczas Matt Mitrione stood toe-to-toe with the iconic Fedor Emelianenko in a heavyweight showdown for the ages. Dodatkowo, two explosive title fights took place, jako 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, Czerwca 23

WIĘCEJ, 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 Piątek, Czerwiec 23 w 4:30 p.m. I 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.

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

W 6 p.m. I, fans are also invited to be a part of the Bellator NYC i 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 w sobotę noc. The event is FREE and OPEN to the public.

One of the most recognizable MMA fighters of all time, Sławni Randy Couture transitioned nicely into the entertainment world after his fighting career, starring in several television shows and movies, Łącznie 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 i 1996 Olympics as a member of the Greco-Roman wrestling teams.

Od momentu przystąpienia do walki w MMA Bellator 2013, Cheick Kongo, a French-born kickboxer, has strung together an impressive run that has seen him emerge victorious in nine of 11 konkursy, including five consecutive victories. Z 39 career fights under his belt, “The Darknesshas tallied 27 wygrywa jako profesjonalista, Łącznie 12 by way of knockout. Kongo most recently handed Augusto Sakai the first loss of his professional career at Bellator 179 w Londynie.

Mike Goldberg, set to make his Bellator broadcast debut at Bellator NYC i 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, Łącznie Shaq Vs. A graduate of Miami (Ohio) Uniwersytet, Goldberg now resides in Phoenix, Arizonie.

Zapraszamy do odwiedzenia Bellator.com i BellatorNYC.com for upcoming event information.

Bellator NYC: Sonnen vs. Silva Karta (Pakiet dodatkowy za opłatą abonenta):

Main Event wagi półciężkiej: Chael Sonnen (29-15-1) vs. Wanderlei Silva (35-12-1, 1 NC)

Główne wydarzenie wagi ciężkiej: 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)

Lightweight World Title Bout: Michael Chandler (16-3) vs. Brent Primus (7-0)

Walka o lekką funkcję: Aaron Pico (Debiut) vs. Zach Freeman (8-2)

 

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

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

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

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

Waga musza kobiet – walka wstępna: Heather Hardy (Debiut) vs. Alice Yauger (4-5)

 

Bellator 180: Davis vs. Bader Karta wstępna (Bellator.com):

Walka wstępna w wadze półśredniej: Ryan Couture (10-5) vs. Hej Gozali (7-3)

Lekka walka wstępna: 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)

Lekka walka wstępna: Nate Grebb (3-1) vs. Bradley Desir (9-5)

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

Zapraszamy do odwiedzenia Bellator.com i BellatorNYC.com for upcoming event information.

 

Bellator NYC: Sonnen vs. Silva Karta (Pakiet dodatkowy za opłatą abonenta):

Main Event wagi półciężkiej: Chael Sonnen (29-15-1) vs. Wanderlei Silva (35-12-1, 1 NC)

Główne wydarzenie wagi ciężkiej: 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)

Lightweight World Title Bout: Michael Chandler (16-3) vs. Brent Primus (7-0)

Walka o lekką funkcję: Aaron Pico (Debiut) vs. Zach Freeman (8-2)

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

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

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

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

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

 

Bellator 180: Davis vs. Bader Karta wstępna (Bellator.com):

Walka wstępna w wadze półśredniej: Ryan Couture (10-5) vs. Hej Gozali (7-3)

Lekka walka wstępna: 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 Piątek, Czerwca 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 i Royce Gracie during an exclusive Fan Fest on Piątek, Czerwiec 23 począwszy od 8 p.m. I at the Dave & Buster’s Times Square location.

 

Dave & Buster na, 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. Utilizing his wrestling background, 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.

 

Nazwa Gracie jest równoznaczne z MMA, and that is in large part to Royce Gracie, Człowiek, który jest uważany wymyślili sport, jak wiemy dziś. The winner of the first several UFC events, 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. Dzisiaj, it’s difficult to find an MMA fighter who has not trained in the art of Brazilian jiu-jitsu that his father invented. W lutym 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) iWanderlei Silva (35-12-1, 1 NC), Bellator NYC: Sonnen vs. Silva airs live on pay-per-view beginning at 10 p.m. I/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 i bezkompromisowej Matt Mitrione, along with two championship bouts, Łącznie 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. I/5 p.m. PT. The event is headlined by a light heavyweight title bout between current champ Phil Davis (17-3, 1 NC) i top pretendentem Ryan Bader (22-5). Dodatkowo, Bellator 180 prelims will air exclusively on Bellator.com and the Bellator Mobile App at 6 p.m. I/3 p.m. PT.

 

Zapraszamy do odwiedzenia Bellator.com i BellatorNYC.com for upcoming event information.

 

Bellator NYC: Sonnen vs. Silva Karta (Pakiet dodatkowy za opłatą abonenta):

Main Event wagi półciężkiej: Chael Sonnen (29-15-1) vs. Wanderlei Silva (35-12-1, 1 NC)

Główne wydarzenie wagi ciężkiej: 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)

Lightweight World Title Bout: Michael Chandler (16-3) vs. Brent Primus (7-0)

Walka o lekką funkcję: Aaron Pico (Debiut) vs. Zach Freeman (8-2)

 

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

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

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

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

Waga musza kobiet – walka wstępna: Heather Hardy (Debiut) vs. Alice Yauger (4-5)

 

Bellator 180: Davis vs. Bader Karta wstępna (Bellator.com):

Walka wstępna w wadze półśredniej: Ryan Couture (10-5) vs. Hej Gozali (7-3)

Lekka walka wstępna: 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 ONSobota, Czerwca 24 AT MADISON SQUARE GARDEN

LOS ANGELESBellator has signed longstanding MMA commentators Mike Goldberg i Mauro Ranallo to multi-event broadcast agreements beginning with Bellator NYC: Sonnen vs. Silva i Bellator 180: Davis vs. Bader na Sobota, Czerwiec 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,"Powiedział Scott Coker. “In addition to Czerwiec 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, Łącznie Shaq Vs. A graduate of Miami (Ohio) Uniwersytet, Goldberg now resides in Phoenix, Arizonie.

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, wrestlingu, kickboxing and ice hockey, and will continue his work with Showtime Boxing. Ranallo, a native of British Columbia, Kanada, now resides in Los Angeles, Kalifornia.

Zapraszamy do odwiedzenia Bellator.com i BellatorNYC.com for upcoming event information.