Bellator action returns this week with Bellator 209, which takes place Thursday at Menora Mivtachim Arena in Tel Aviv, Israel. The card airs on Paramount and streams on DAZN via tape-delay. In the main event, featherweight champion Patricio Freire (27-4 MMA, 15-4 BMMA) looks to continue one of the great careers in Bellator history when he puts his title on the line against streaking contender Emmanuel Sanchez (17-3 MMA, 9-2 BMMA). For more on the numbers behind the card, check below for 15 pre-event facts about Bellator 209. * * * * Main event Gallery Patricio Freire def. Daniel Weichel at Bellator 203: Best photos view 10 images Freire competes in his 20th Bellator bout, tied with David Rickels and his brother, Patricky Freire, for most appearances in company history