Madison Square Garden today announced a co-promotional agreement with Bellator Fighting Championships to bring four nationally televised Bellator events to two of the most historic and prestigious theaters in the United States, The Chicago Theatre and the Citi Performing Arts Center Wang Theatre in Boston.

The events-which will be broadcast on Fox Sports Net, NBC and Telemundo-will be staged at the same grand and majestic venues that, over the years, have hosted many of the world's top entertainers including Frank Sinatra, Prince, Beyonce, Kanye West, David Letterman, Conan O'Brien, Neil Young, Chris Rock, Jerry Seinfeld, Bob Dylan, Aretha Franklin, Mariah Carey, Whitney Houston and countless others.

"The Madison Square Garden name is synonymous with the greatest sports and entertainment events in U.S. history," said Bellator founder and CEO Bjorn Rebney. "Moreover, these MSG venues, the Chicago Theatre and the Citi Performing Arts Center Wang Theatre, are synonymous with the history and culture of their respective cities. We are thrilled to be aligning our brand with these magnificent brands to bring world class, nationally televised mixed martial arts to Chicago, Boston, and the entire country."

Dates for the four events of the series are as follows:

* April 15, 2010 - Bellator XIV - The Chicago Theatre
* May 6, 2010 - Bellator XVII - Citi Performing Arts Center Wang Theatre Boston
* August 19, 2010 - Bellator XXVI - The Chicago Theatre
* October 21, 2010 - Bellator XXXV - Site To Be Announced (Boston or Chicago)

"Madison Square Garden is excited to bring the world's fastest-growing sport to these historic venues," said Joel Fisher, Madison Square Garden's Executive Vice President of Sports Bookings and Arena Renovation. "We look forward to four great nights of action-packed fights in these legendary locations for the thousands who will be in attendance and the millions watching on Fox Sports Net, NBC, and Telemundo around the country."

For more information please visit Bellator.com