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Michael Chandler vs. Benson Henderson 2 Added To Bellator Japan

A rematch between Michael Chandler and Benson Henderson is set to take place at Bellator Japan. The bout was made official by Bellator recently and will serve as the co-main event of the promotion’s debut show in Japan which takes place December 28 at the Saitama Super Arena. It will be contested at a catchweight […]

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A rematch between Michael Chandler and Benson Henderson is set to take place at Bellator Japan.

The bout was made official by Bellator recently and will serve as the co-main event of the promotion’s debut show in Japan which takes place December 28 at the Saitama Super Arena. It will be contested at a catchweight of 160 pounds.

Chandler and Henderson first collided at Bellator 165 back in November 2016. The former came out on top on that occasion winning via split decision to retain his lightweight title at the time.

Since then, Chandler would lose his title twice, most recently earlier this year after getting knocked out by Patricio “Pitbull” Freire. In total, he has gone 3-2.

Henderson, meanwhile, would lose another split decision to Patricky Freire but is currently on a four-fight winning streak. His most recent victory was a unanimous decision win over the debuting Myles Jury at Bellator 227 last month.

Although this is a catchweight, the winner should be next in line to challenge Freire for the lightweight title.

Bellator Japan will be headlined by a heavyweight bout between Fedor Emelianenko and Quinton “Rampage” Jackson.

What do you think of the fight?

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Michael Chandler vs. Ben Henderson 2 Official For Bellator Japan

The rematch between Michael Chandler and Ben Henderson is set. Earlier tonight (Oct. 25) on the Bellator 231 broadcast, Chandler vs. Henderson II was announced. The 160-pound catchweight tilt will take place at Bellator Japan on Dec. 28. The event is b…

The rematch between Michael Chandler and Ben Henderson is set. Earlier tonight (Oct. 25) on the Bellator 231 broadcast, Chandler vs. Henderson II was announced. The 160-pound catchweight tilt will take place at Bellator Japan on Dec. 28. The event is being held inside the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama and will be headlined by […]

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Fedor Emelianenko vs. Quinton ‘Rampage’ Jackson To Headline Bellator Japan

Bellator’s first-ever event in Japan on December 29 will feature a throwback heavyweight encounter between Fedor Emelianenko and Quinton “Rampage” Jackson. The news was announced by the promotion in a press conference in Japan on Wednesday. Emelianenko has not competed since his knockout defeat to Ryan Bader in the finals of Bellator’s heavyweight grand prix […]

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Bellator’s first-ever event in Japan on December 29 will feature a throwback heavyweight encounter between Fedor Emelianenko and Quinton “Rampage” Jackson.

The news was announced by the promotion in a press conference in Japan on Wednesday.

Emelianenko has not competed since his knockout defeat to Ryan Bader in the finals of Bellator’s heavyweight grand prix earlier this year. However, his return to action will now see him return to Japan where he made his name in mixed martial arts.

“Nineteen years ago, I fought my first fight in Japan and ever since I have fallen in love with this country,” Emelianenko said (via MMA Fighting). “I’m very happy to return and fight in Japan in front of the most unique atmosphere that I’ve ever experienced.

“I’m very happy to be able to do so with my opponent—a friend and a fight comrade who I fought side to side with in the same time. I’m very excited to be able to put on a great fight. I will work hard and do my best to put on a beautiful performance for all of the Japanese fans.”

Former UFC light heavyweight champion Jackson — who last enjoyed a knockout win over Wanderlei Silva in September last year — has also had his fair share of competing in Japan and can’t wait to return there again:

“I don’t know if you guys know, but Fedor is and has been for a long time my favorite fighter,” Jackson said. “It’s strange to have to fight someone that you look up to and that you admire so much, but I love fighting in Japan so I just wanted to come back here and fight. I’ll fight anyone they tell me too if they tell me that I’m fighting in Japan.”

The event will take place in Saitama. According to Bellator president Scott Coker, he also plans on bringing three Bellator fighters to face three RIZIN fighters in challenger matches.

What do you think of the news? Are you excited for Bellator Japan?

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Fedor Emelianenko vs. Quinton ‘Rampage’ Jackson Booked For Bellator Japan

Fedor Emelianenko and Quinton “Rampage” Jackson will do battle in the main event of Bellator Japan. Bellator president Scott Coker announced the match-up in a Twitter post. Bellator later issued a press release where Coker had more to say o…

Fedor Emelianenko and Quinton “Rampage” Jackson will do battle in the main event of Bellator Japan. Bellator president Scott Coker announced the match-up in a Twitter post. Bellator later issued a press release where Coker had more to say on the promotion making its way to “The Land of the Rising Sun.” “For Bellator’s debut […]

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