BOSTON, MA - AUGUST 17: Chael Sonnen reacts after winning the fight with a tap out by guillotine choke against Mauricio Rua in their light heavyweight bout at TD Garden on August 17, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)
Looking to watch grown men beat the hell out of each other? Well then look no further! Bellator will be streamed live from Madison Square Garden, headlined by the much-anticipated showdown between Chael Sonnen and Wanderlei Silva. The two 40-year-old fighters will duke it out in the “world’s most famous arena.”
On Saturday, June 24th, 2017, we’ll see the toughest mixed martial artists on the planet battle it out. The heavyweight bout of the evening features another match that fans have looked forward to. Matt Mitrione will finally battle Fedor Emelianenko, after their bout at Bellator 172 was cancelled due to Mitrione’s hospitalization for kidney stones. Former UFC star Ryan Bader is set to make his Bellator debut tonight against Light Heavyweght Champion Phil Davis.
There are 15 fights scheduled for Saturday night. But the big cheese of the evening is he Silva vs. Sonnen showdown. Chael Sonnen stands at 29 wins and 15 losses, while Wanderlei Silva’s record clocks in at 35 wins and 12 losses. Sonnen made his Bellator debut earlier this year, where he tapped out to Tito Ortiz in the first round. Can Sonnen turn his luck around in his second Bellator fight ever? Or will Silva silence his opponent? Look below and find out how you can watch Bellator NYC on your computer, TV, tablet or mobile device.
Bellator NYC: Fight Time, TV Channel & Viewing Details
Event: Bellator NYC/180: Sonnen vs. Silva
Date: Saturday, June 24, 2017
Pay-Per-View Time: 10 P.M.
Spike TV Prelims Time: 8:00 P.M. EST
Bellator.com Prelims Time: 6:00 P.M. EST
Location: Madison Square Garden in New York City
Broadcast: PPV, Spike TV, Bellator.com
How To Watch Bellator NYC Online
Hello, fighting fans! You can watch preliminary fights from 6-8 on Bellator.com. But when that clock strikes 8:00 P.M., you better switch over to Spike TV or you’ll miss all the action! Spike.com is where you can see the 8 o’clock fight online.
You can also watch the fights through MMAStreams on Reddit.
How To Watch Bellator NYC Without A Cable Subscription
Don’t have a cable subscription, but still want to see the fight? You can see the Spike TV fight on Sling TV. But you’ll need to order either the Sling Orange Extra or Sling Blue Extra packages. But you’ll only be able to see the fight from 8:00-10:00 P.M. EST. New customers can try out the free seven-day trial on Sling.
Watch Bellator NYC On Phone, Tablet Or Mobile
There’s yet another way to watch the epic fights of tonight online. DIRECTV has a DIRECTV NOW app on App Store and Google Play store where you can see the show on Spike TV for free if you sign up for the seven-day trial and cancel it before the trial period ends.
Bellator 180 Fight Card
Main Card (10:00 P.M. EST on PPV)
Lightweight: Aaron Pico vs. Zach Freeman
Welterweight: Douglas Lima (c) vs. Lorenz Larkin
Lightweight: Michael Chandler (c) vs. Brent Primus
Heavyweight: Fedor Emelianenko vs. Matt Mitrione
Light Heavyweight: Chael Sonnen vs. Wanderlei Silva
Prelims (8:00 P.M. EST on Spike TV)
Women’s Flyweight: Heather Hardy vs. Alice Yauger
Welterweight: Neiman Gracie vs. Dave Marfone
Featherweight: James Gallagher vs. Chinzo Machida
Light Heavyweight: Phil Davis (c) vs. Ryan Bader
Prelims (6:00 P.M. EST on Bellator.com)
Lightweight: Bradley Desir vs. Nate Grebb
Catchweight (130 lbs): Matt Rizzo vs. Sergio da Silva
Catchweight (168 lbs): John Salgado vs. Hugh McKenna
Lightweight: Jerome Mickle vs. Anthony Giacchina
Welterweight: Ryan Couture vs. Haim Gozali
