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Bellator 165 Weigh-In Results

Bellator officials held the weigh-ins for Bellator 165 on Friday and you can watch them here: Bellator 165 takes place on November 19, 2016 at the SAP Center in San Jose, California. The prelims will air on SpikeTV.com while the main card kicks off on Spike TV at 9:00 pm EST. This event will be

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Bellator officials held the weigh-ins for Bellator 165 on Friday and you can watch them here:

Bellator 165 takes place on November 19, 2016 at the SAP Center in San Jose, California. The prelims will air on SpikeTV.com while the main card kicks off on Spike TV at 9:00 pm EST.

This event will be headlined by two of the world’s top lightweights as two-time Bellator champion Michael Chandler meets former UFC champion Benson Henderson. A key welterweight bout between undefeated Michael Page and Fernando Gonzalez will serve as the co-main event. Rounding out the main card is Linton Vassell vs. Francis Carmont in a light heavyweight bout, Adam Piccolotti vs. Brandon Girtz in a lightweight bout and Keri Melendez vs. Sheila Padilla in a women’s flyweight bout.

Here are the weigh-in results:

Main card (Spike at 9 p.m. ET)
Michael Chandler (155) vs. Benson Henderson (154.9)
Michael Page (170.8) vs. Fernando Gonzalez (171)
Linton Vassell (205.2) vs. Francis Carmont (205.9)
Adam Piccolotti (155) vs. Brandon Girtz (155.4)
Keri Anne Melendez (116) vs. Sheila Padilla (115.1)

Undercard (Online at 7 p.m. ET)
Kevin Ferguson Jr. (164.6) vs. Aaron Hamilton (165)
Carrington Banks (155.2) vs. Jake Roberts (156)
Diego Herzog (183.8) vs. Nick Pica (185.5)
Jeremiah Labiano (140.3) vs. Vince Murdock (144.6)
Alvin Cacdac (139.1) vs. Steve Gruber (129.4)
Victor Jones (154.7) vs. Beau Hamilton (155.7)
James Terry (170.8) vs. Justin Baesman (170.5)
J.J. Okanovich (156) vs. Luis Vargas (156)
Hugo Lujan (155.5) vs. Cesar Gonzalez (155.5)
Dominic Sumer (169.2) vs. Justin Roswell (170.7)
Danasabe Mohammed (170.1) vs. Dwight Grant (170.3)
Sarah D’Alelio (125.9) vs. Jaimelene Nievera (125.7)

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Michael Chandler Feels The Pressure With Every Single Fight

Bellator lightweight champion Michael Chandler loves competing in the spotlight. More importantly, though, Chandler loves being afforded the chance to compete in that spotlight. He’ll do it again this Saturday night at Bellator 165 when he defends his belt vs. Benson Henderson on Spike. While some fight for only money or titles, Chandler sees the […]

Bellator lightweight champion Michael Chandler loves competing in the spotlight. More importantly, though, Chandler loves being afforded the chance to compete in that spotlight. He’ll do it again this Saturday night at Bellator 165 when he defends his belt vs. Benson Henderson on Spike. While some fight for only money or titles, Chandler sees the […]

Saturday’s UFC/Bellator Tripleheader Offers Something For Everyone (Editorial)

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UFC Fight Night 99, Bellator 165 and UFC Fight Night 100 will all take place this Saturday on either digital stream or “free” television.

That means 30-plus bouts in all of live action,…

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UFC Fight Night 99, Bellator 165 and UFC Fight Night 100 will all take place this Saturday on either digital stream or “free” television.

That means 30-plus bouts in all of live action, including a lightweight title fight featuring Michael Chandler and Benson Henderson.

Things kickoff early Saturday with an all-UFC Fight Pass card from Northern Ireland with Gegard Mousasi meeting Uriah Hall in the main event. The middleweights have history, as Hall stunned Mousasi back in 2015, earning his biggest win to date.

Ross Pearson, one of the toughest veterans in the sport, is also slated for action, as he takes on Stevie Ray, while heavyweights Timothy Johnson and Alexander Volkov and Artem Lobov and Teruto Ishihara round out the main card.

On the prelims, flyweights Ian McCall and Neil Seery should put on quite the show, while fellwo 125-pound fighters Kyoji Horiguchi and Ali Bagautinov are also set to collide. Two female fights – Anna Elmose vs. Amanda Cooper and Marion Reneau vs. Milana Dudieva – should provide a jolt of energy early in the card.

Mark Godbeer and Brett Johns are not as well known in the U.S. as they are over in Europe, but that could change soon. Godbeer, a heavyweight, meets Justin Ledet, while Johns takes on Kwan Ho Kwak at bantamweight.

Bellator 165 is all about Chandler and Henderson. The promotion is putting a lot of work into the card, hyping Chandler as the man to submit Eddie Alvarez, while Henderson owns wins over UFC fighters Nate Diaz, Donald Cerrone and Frankie Edgar.

But that isn’t all from the SAP Center in San Jose, as Michael Page puts his rising star status on the line vs. veteran Fernando Gonzalez and Keri Melendez – the wife of Gilbert Melendez – makes her MMA debut after a career in kickboxing.

If all goes as planned, the prelims will see Kevin Ferguson Jr., the son of the late Kimbo Slice, finally compete. His previous bouts have been cancelled due to issues with the opponent. Ferguson is set to face Aaron Hamilton at welterweight.

The UFC Fight Night 100 card from Brazil presents a solid rematch in the main event, as Ryan Bader battles Antonio Rogerio Nogueira. Bader won the first encounter, and you can bet the Brazilian Nogueira wants redemption.

We also get Thomas Almeida, who is coming off his first career loss to Cody Garbrandt, against unbeaten Albert Morales and former title contender Claudia Gadelha returning to take on Cortney Casey.

Justin Scoggins-Pedro Munhoz at bantamweight is interesting, as Scoggins was on the verge of being a contender at flyweight before issues with his weight prompted the move to 135 pounds.

Bellator 165 This Friday Night With Michael Chandler Vs. Benson Henderson

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Fresh on the heels of the UFC 205 blockbuster, Bellator MMA will try to keep the ball rolling towards a strong 2016 finish in MMA Friday night with Bellator 165.

In the main event on Sp…

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Fresh on the heels of the UFC 205 blockbuster, Bellator MMA will try to keep the ball rolling towards a strong 2016 finish in MMA Friday night with Bellator 165.

In the main event on Spike, lightweight champion Michael Chandler defends his title against former UFC titleholder Benson Henderson.

The card also features welterweight superstar Michael Page in action.

Jimmy Smith, the veteran voice of Bellator, offers up his thoughts on the lightweight title fight in the video above.

Michael Chandler-Benson Henderson Official For Bellator 163 Main Event

Bellator 163

It is now official, as Michael Chandler will defend his lightweight title against Benson Henderson at Bellator 163.

Henderson secured his shot at Chandler with a second round TKO of Patricio “Pitbull” Freire at Bellator 160 this past Friday night. The former UFC lightweight champion lost his Bellator debut to welterweight titleholder Andrey Koreshkov.

Chandler has won 15 of his 18 pro fights and enters off a first round knockout of Patricky “Pitbull” Freire.

A complete press release for the card can be viewed below:

It’s a fight that both men have had their sights set on for quite some time, and now it serves as the main event of Bellator MMA’s return to the at SAP Center in San Jose, Calif. on Nov. 19, when Michael Chandler (15-3) defends his Bellator MMA Lightweight Championship against Benson Henderson (24-6).

The tilt anchors a card that also features a welterweight feature bout pitting undefeated British striker Michael “Venom” Page (11-0) against Menifee, Calif., native Fernando Gonzalez (25-13), after the two had originally been scheduled to fight at “Bellator 151” and “Bellator 158.” Additional contests will be announced in the coming weeks.

Tickets for “Bellator MMA in San Jose” go on sale this Friday, Sept. 2 at Bellator.com, as well as SAP Center Box Office and Ticketmaster. Bellator Nation presale offer will take place Thursday, Sept. 1.

“Iron” Michael Chandler will look to defend his belt for the first time since having it wrapped around his waist following a devastating first-round knockout over Patricky “Pitbull” at “Bellator 157: Dynamite 2.” A 15-fight veteran of Bellator MMA, Chandler has consistently proven that he belongs among the world’s elite; collecting memorable wins over who’s who at 155-pounds including UFC lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez. The 30-year-old Missouri native now looks to capture his third career title defense, after successfully defending the belt at both “Bellator 85” and “Bellator 97” during his 2013 reign. The veteran enters his fight with “Smooth” riding a hot streak of three straight victories and now sets his sights on handing Henderson his first Bellator MMA loss at lightweight.

Fresh off his victory during the main event of “Bellator 160: Henderson vs. Pitbull,” Henderson has earned a title shot in the ultra-competitive lightweight division against its current titleholder in Chandler. With 10 of his 24 career wins coming by way of submission, the 32-year-old Glendale, AZ native will try to do what no other opponent has ever done and finish Chandler via submission. Nicknamed “Smooth” for his silky style and demeanor, Henderson took care of business in his most recent bout, utilizing impeccable technique to defeat Bellator MMA veteran Patricio “Pitbull” Freire after a broken fibula forced the Brazilian star to forfeit in the second round. Henderson hopes to avenge his first title shot with the promotion and trot off with Bellator MMA gold on Nov. 19.

“Bellator MMA in San Jose” Main Card:

Lightweight World Title Main Event: Michael Chandler (15-3) vs. Benson Henderson (24-6)

Welterweight Feature Bout: Michael “Venom” Page (11-0) vs. Fernando Gonzalez (25-13)

Bellator 163

It is now official, as Michael Chandler will defend his lightweight title against Benson Henderson at Bellator 163.

Henderson secured his shot at Chandler with a second round TKO of Patricio “Pitbull” Freire at Bellator 160 this past Friday night. The former UFC lightweight champion lost his Bellator debut to welterweight titleholder Andrey Koreshkov.

Chandler has won 15 of his 18 pro fights and enters off a first round knockout of Patricky “Pitbull” Freire.

A complete press release for the card can be viewed below:

It’s a fight that both men have had their sights set on for quite some time, and now it serves as the main event of Bellator MMA’s return to the at SAP Center in San Jose, Calif. on Nov. 19, when Michael Chandler (15-3) defends his Bellator MMA Lightweight Championship against Benson Henderson (24-6).

The tilt anchors a card that also features a welterweight feature bout pitting undefeated British striker Michael “Venom” Page (11-0) against Menifee, Calif., native Fernando Gonzalez (25-13), after the two had originally been scheduled to fight at “Bellator 151” and “Bellator 158.” Additional contests will be announced in the coming weeks.

Tickets for “Bellator MMA in San Jose” go on sale this Friday, Sept. 2 at Bellator.com, as well as SAP Center Box Office and Ticketmaster. Bellator Nation presale offer will take place Thursday, Sept. 1.

“Iron” Michael Chandler will look to defend his belt for the first time since having it wrapped around his waist following a devastating first-round knockout over Patricky “Pitbull” at “Bellator 157: Dynamite 2.” A 15-fight veteran of Bellator MMA, Chandler has consistently proven that he belongs among the world’s elite; collecting memorable wins over who’s who at 155-pounds including UFC lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez. The 30-year-old Missouri native now looks to capture his third career title defense, after successfully defending the belt at both “Bellator 85” and “Bellator 97” during his 2013 reign. The veteran enters his fight with “Smooth” riding a hot streak of three straight victories and now sets his sights on handing Henderson his first Bellator MMA loss at lightweight.

Fresh off his victory during the main event of “Bellator 160: Henderson vs. Pitbull,” Henderson has earned a title shot in the ultra-competitive lightweight division against its current titleholder in Chandler. With 10 of his 24 career wins coming by way of submission, the 32-year-old Glendale, AZ native will try to do what no other opponent has ever done and finish Chandler via submission. Nicknamed “Smooth” for his silky style and demeanor, Henderson took care of business in his most recent bout, utilizing impeccable technique to defeat Bellator MMA veteran Patricio “Pitbull” Freire after a broken fibula forced the Brazilian star to forfeit in the second round. Henderson hopes to avenge his first title shot with the promotion and trot off with Bellator MMA gold on Nov. 19.

“Bellator MMA in San Jose” Main Card:

Lightweight World Title Main Event: Michael Chandler (15-3) vs. Benson Henderson (24-6)

Welterweight Feature Bout: Michael “Venom” Page (11-0) vs. Fernando Gonzalez (25-13)

Benson Henderson vs. Michael Chandler Headlines Bellator 163

A fight that a lot of hardcore MMA have wanted to see for years have been booked, and it takes place in November. Bellator MMA announced on Wednesday that former UFC lightweight champion Benson Henderson would challenge newly crowned Bellator lightweight champion Michael Chandler at Bellator 163. Henderson (24-6) is currently on a one fight

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A fight that a lot of hardcore MMA have wanted to see for years have been booked, and it takes place in November.

Bellator MMA announced on Wednesday that former UFC lightweight champion Benson Henderson would challenge newly crowned Bellator lightweight champion Michael Chandler at Bellator 163.

Henderson (24-6) is currently on a one fight winning streak and is 3-3 in his last six bouts. He is coming off a win over Patricio Freire at Bellator 160 by second round TKO. Chandler (15-3) is currently on a three fight winning streak and is 4-2 in his last six bouts. Chander won the title after beating Patricky Freire at Bellator Dynamite 2 by first round KO.

Also announced for the event was undefeated British striker Michael “Venom” Page (11-0) vs. Fernando Gonzalez (25-13). Bellator tried to book the fight at Bellator 151 and Bellator 158, but it never panned out. Additional contests will be announced in the coming weeks.

Here is the updated card for the event:

Lightweight World Title Main Event: Michael Chandler (15-3) vs. Benson Henderson (24-6)

Welterweight Feature Bout: Michael “Venom” Page (11-0) vs. Fernando Gonzalez (25-13)

The event takes place on November 19th at SAP Center in San Jose, California. Tickets for the event go on sale this Friday, Sept. 2 at Bellator.com, as well as SAP Center Box Office and Ticketmaster. Bellator Nation presale offer will take place Thursday, Sept. 1.

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