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SONNEN AND SILVA SQUARE OFF PRIOR TO JUNE 24 GRUDGE MATCH
BELLATOR NYC: SONNEN VS. SILVA WEST COAST PRESS CONFERENCE SET TO TAKE PLACE NEXT THURSDAY, JUNE 8 AT VIACOM HQ IN HOLLYWOOD
What: Bellator NYC: Sonnen vs. Silva Official Press Conference
Who: Thursday, June 8
Beginning at 1:00 p.m. local time
*Media check-in at 12 p.m.
Where: VIACOM HQ Hollywood
The Destination Room
1575 N Gower Street
Hollywood, CA 90028
Who: Bellator President Scott Coker
Chael Sonnen (29-15-1)
Wanderlei Silva (35-12-1, 1 NC)
Plus, media availability with Lorenz Larkin and Aaron Pico
Embed Code: <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/oj9gYxY8N0c" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
Direct Link: https://youtu.be/oj9gYxY8N0c
RSVP: Media attendees RSVP to DanK@bzapr.com
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)
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)
Lightweight Feature Bout: Aaron Pico (Debut) vs. Zach Freeman (8-2)
Bellator 180: Davis vs. Bader Card (SPIKE):
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 Strawweight Bout: Keri Taylor-Melendez (1-0) vs. Sadee Monseratte Williams (0-1)
Bellator 180: Davis vs. Bader Preliminary Card (Bellator.com):
Women’s Flyweight Preliminary Bout: Heather Hardy (Debut) vs. Alice Yauger (4-5)
Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Ryan Couture (10-5) vs. Haim Gozali (7-3)
Lightweight Preliminary Bout: 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)
Lightweight Preliminary Bout: Nate Grebb (3-1) vs. Bradley Desir (9-5)
B-Roll:
About Bellator:
Bellator is a leading mixed martial arts and kickboxing organization featuring many of the best fighters in the world. Under the direction of veteran fight promoter Scott Coker, Bellator is available to nearly 500 million homes worldwide in over 140 countries. In the United States, Bellator can be seen on Spike, the combat sports television leader. Bellator is comprised of an executive team that includes top industry professionals in television production, live event orchestration, fighter development/relations, venue procurement, sponsorship creation/development, international licensing, marketing, advertising, publicity and commission relations. Bellator is based in Hollywood, Calif. and owned by entertainment giant Viacom, home to the world's premier entertainment brands that connect with audiences through compelling content across television, motion picture, online and mobile platforms.
About Spike:
Spike is available in 98.7 million homes and is a division of Viacom Media Networks. A unit of Viacom (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB), Viacom Media Networks is one of the world's leading creators of programming and content across all media platforms. Spike's Internet address is www.spike.com and for up-to-the-minute and archival press information and photographs, visit Spike's press site at http://www.spike.com/press. Follow us on Twitter @spiketvpr for the latest in breaking news updates, behind-the-scenes information and photos.
