WILL TAKE ON ASH GRIFFITHS IN MAIN CARD BOUT ON MAY 25 AT THE SSE ARENA, WEMBLEY
Los Angeles – Bellator is proud to announce that reality star turned MMA fighter Aaron Chalmers (3-0) will make his promotional debut on the main card of historic UFC 200 marang Ash Griffiths (4-5) at The SSE Arena, Wembley in London on Ana, May 25.
Fighting out of Newcastle, Inggris, Chalmers steps inside the Bellator cage following three first-round stoppage victories under the direction of BAMMA. Chalmers is a well-known cast member of MTV’s British reality television series “Geordie Shore,” having appeared for 10 seasons beginning in 2014, as well as MTV’s “Ex on the Beach.” He would go on to make his MMA debut in 2017, winning his first bout via submission in the first round. “The Joker” has since defeated two other opponents in under a minute and now looks to take the next step in his professional career.
Griffiths turned pro in 2013, fighting regionally in England, prior to making his debut with Bellator last year during the main card of UFC 191 di Newcastle. Hailing from Willington, Inggris, the nine-fight veteran provides a tough test for the newcomer. Fans can expect fireworks, when these two compete for bragging rights in front of their U.K. crowd.
The catchweight contest joins a stacked card that already includes a Bellator middleweight title matchup pitting current champ Rafael Carvalho (15-1) marang Gegard Mousasi (43-6-2), a rematch betweenheavyweight fan-favorites Mirko Cro pulisi (36-11-2, 1 NC) lan Roy Nelson (23-15), while former titleholder Phil Davis (18-4) njupuk ing Linton Vassell (18-6) in a light heavyweight matchup and undefeated British striker Michael "Venom" Page (12-0) meets David "Ing caveman" Rickels (19-4, 2 NC) ing kelas welter.
Tickets for the event are on sale now at The SSE Arena, Wembley Box Office (0844 815 0815), Ticketmaster.com, ssearena.co.uk lan axs.com. UFC 200 will be broadcast on Paramount Network at 9 P.M. Lan/8 P.M. CT, nalika tumindak pambuka bakal stream ing Bellator.com lan global ing Wikimedia Mobile App. The main card is now complete, additional preliminary contests will be announced in coming weeks.
Complete UFC 200 Card utama:
Middleweight World Title Bout: Rafael Carvalho (15-1) vs. Gegard Mousasi (43-6-2)
Heavyweight Main Card Bout: Mirko Cro pulisi (36-11-2, 1 NC) vs. Roy Nelson (23-15)
Light Heavyweight Main Card Bout: Phil Davis (18-4) vs. Linton Vassell (18-6)
Welterweight Main Card Bout: Michael Page (12-0) vs. David Rickels (19-4, 2 NC)
163-Pound Catchweight Main Card Bout: Aaron Chalmers (3-0) vs. Ash Griffiths (4-5)
*Card subject to change
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