Bellator 180: Rory MacDonald, Roy Nelson meet and greet scheduled for fight fans at MSG

Bellator 180: “Sonnen vs. Silva” goes down at Madison Square Garden (MSG) in New York, N.Y., on June 24, 2017, featuring eagerly-anticipated fight between long-time rivals Wanderlei Silva and Chael Sonnen on the big stage of a historic sports venue.

For fans headed to MSG who already have their tickets -- or who perhaps buy one at the box office if any are available — Bellator MMA has thrown a little bonus their way before the “Prelims” undercard matches get underway. Following the recent signing of Roy “Big Country” Nelson and the successful debut of Rory MacDonald, both fighters will meet fans, pose for photos and sign autographs at MSG’s Concourse between 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. ET.

Check out the latest and greatest Bellator 180 fight card and rumors below:

Pay-Per-View (PPV):

Light Heavyweight: Chael Sonnen (29-15-1) vs. Wanderlei Silva (35-12-1, 1 NC)
Heavyweight: Fedor Emelianenko (36-4, 1 NC) vs. Matt Mitrione (11-5)
Welterweight: Douglas Lima (28-6) vs. Lorenz Larkin (18-5, 1 NC)
Lightweight: Michael Chandler (16-3) vs. Brent Primus (7-0)
Lightweight: Aaron Pico (Debut) vs. Zach Freeman (8-2)

Spike TV:

Light Heavyweight: Phil Davis (17-3, 1 NC) vs. Ryan Bader (22-5)
Featherweight: James Gallagher (6-0) vs. Chinzo Machida (5-2)
Welterweight: Neiman Gracie (5-0) vs. Dave Marfone (5-2)
Flyweight: Heather Hardy (0-0) vs. Alice Yauger (4-5)

Bellator.com:

Welterweight: Ryan Couture (10-5) vs. Haim Gozali (7-3)
Lightweight: Jerome Mickle (2-1) vs. Anthony Giacchina (1-1)
Catchweight (168 1bs.): John Salgado (4-7-1) vs. Hugh McKenna (0-1)
Catchweight (130 1bs.): Matt Rizzo (9-2, 1 NC) vs. Sergio da Silva (6-8)
Lightweightt: Nate Grebb (3-1) vs. Bradley Desir (9-5)

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