Event Details
‘IRON’ MICHAEL CHANDLER SET FOR LIGHTWEIGHT TITLE DEFENSE AGAINST ‘SMOOTH’ BENSON HENDERSON ON NOV. 19 IN SAN JOSE
It’s a fight that both men have had their sights set on for quite some time, and now it serves as the main event of Bellator MMA’s return to the at SAP Center in San Jose, Calif. on Nov. 19, when Michael Chandler (15-3) defends his Bellator MMA Lightweight Championship against Benson Henderson (24-6).
The tilt anchors a card that also features a welterweight feature bout pitting undefeated British striker Michael “Venom” Page (11-0) against Menifee, Calif., native Fernando Gonzalez (25-13), after the two had originally been scheduled to fight at “Bellator 151” and “Bellator 158.”
A lightweight showdown pitting Adam Piccolotti (8-0) against Brandon Girtz (14-4) and a light heavyweight matchup pitting Linton "The Swarm" Vassell (16-5) versus Francis Carmont (14-4) have been added to the main card.
Join us for the official Bellator MMA Tailgate THIS Saturday at the SAP Center North Entrance Concourse from 3pm – 5pm prior to Bellator 165: Chandler vs Henderson.
Come meet Superstars Royce Gracie, Matt Mitrione, Phil Davis, Ralek Gracie and Rory MacDonald plus much more!
Free to ticketholders.
Outlined below are a few "Key Things to Know" about tomorrow's event as well as SAP Center at San Jose. If you have any further questions, please don't hesitate to call us at 408-287-7070.
EVENT TIMELINE
Please keep the following times in mind as you plan your arrival at SAP Center*:
Will Call opens at 2:00 p.m.
Doors open at 3:00 p.m.
The event is scheduled to be underway at 4:00 p.m.
*All times are subject to change
SAP CENTER FAQs
Have questions about our venue?
Our entire SAP Center Guest Services team is here to make sure your visit to our venue is an exceptional one!
To help us do so, prior to your arrival to SAP Center, we encourage you to review all of our Frequently Asked Questions.
DIRECTIONS & PARKING
Driving to SAP Center?
Get turn by turn directions here.
Parking Options
Upon arrival at SAP Center at San Jose, you will have a number of easily accessible on-site parking options for only $25 per car.
Additional parking options are available at varied prices and distances from the arena. You can view the full parking map here.
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
Taking public transportation?
With a heavy volume of traffic expected this evening, we encourage all concertgoers to take advantage of the San Jose Diridon station located immediately across the street from SAP Center.
This station location allows you to easily travel to and from the event via several public transportation options including VTA Light Rail.
SPECIAL ASSISTANCE
Need assistance with entry?
Guests requiring accessible parking and a convenient passenger drop-off area may park in SAP Center’s ABC Parking Lot and enter through the North Entrance. The North Entrance is adjacent to the parking lot.
A complete list of accessibility services can be found here.
USING THE UBER ZONE AT SAP CENTER
Using Uber to get to the show? All you need to do is:
Download the Uber app and enter promo code SAPCENTER2016 or click here to sign up at and get your first Uber ride free, up to $20
Request a ride through the Uber app and set your destination as SAP Center.
Ask your driver to drop you off in our designated drop off locations on Autumn and Montgomery Streets.
After the show, walk west of the arena and request your ride from the Uber Zone on Stockton Avenue for the smoothest pick-up experience.