Bellator wants to create a distinct identity for its second pay-per-view event, so the Viacom-owned promotion is spinning off the pay portion of its June 24 event at Madison Square Garden in New York City. A five-fight pay-per-view card will be branded as “Bellator: NYC,” which will air after a two-hour, four-fight card dubbed “Bellator 180” on Spike. A person with knowledge of the decision today confirmed the news to MMAjunkie. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because broadcast details are not yet public. A grudge match between Chael Sonnen (29-14-1 MMA, 0-1 BMMA) and Wanderlei Silva (35-12-1 MMA, 0-0 BMMA) is expected to headline the pay-per-view card, while a heavyweight rebooking between Fedor Emelianenko (36-4 MMA 0-0 BMMA) and Matt Mitrione (11-5 MMA, 2-0 BMMA) will serve as the co-main .
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