REBECCA RUTH-COLLEEN SCHNEIDER FLYWEIGHT SHOWDOWN ADDED TO PRELIMINARY CARD
SANTA MONICA, Каліфорніі. — (Снежні 28, 2016) – The stacked main card of "Bellator 170: Ortiz vs. Sonnen” has added even more ammo to its arsenal with the news that Дэрэк Палі (17-6) і Дэрэк Андэрсан (14-2, 1 Паўночная Караліна) will compete in a lightweight feature fight on Студзеня 21, 2017 inside The Forum in Los Angeles, Халіф. У дадатак, a female flyweight bout pitting Rebecca Ruth (6-2) супраць Colleen Schneider (10-7) has been added to the preliminary portion of the event.
The lightweight clash joins a main card that is highlighted by a legendary faceoff between superstars Ціта Ортиз (18-12-1) і Соннен (28-14-1). У дадатак, Ralek Gracie (3-0) і Hisaki Като (7-2) will meet in a middleweight feature fight, у той час як Георгій Караханян (26-6-1) і Эмануэль Санчэс (13-3) бой. Нарэшце, a fantastic welterweight co-main event pitting Падлогу Дэйлі (38-14-2) супраць Бреннан Ward (14-4) is also set for the Spike-televised main card.
Limited tickets for the mega-event start at $36 and are on sale at Bellator.com, as well as Ticketmaster.com. The event will be broadcast live and free on SPIKE at 9 p.m. І/8 p.m. Канэктыкут. The "Bellator 170: Ortiz vs. Sonnen” undercard, streams live on Bellator.com and the Bellator Mobile App beginning at 6:50 p.m. І / 3:50 p.m. PT.
Campos enters the bout riding a recent string of success, as the 28-year-old lightweight put together a flawless 2016 campaign that included a pair of noteworthy victories over Джаміль Чан і Мелвін Гуиллард. “The Stallion” continues to provide entertaining fights, as the Lubbock, Texas native has finished opponents in 10 з яго 17 перамогі, including five knockouts and three of the first-round variety. Campos will be searching for his first three-fight winning streak under the Bellator MMA umbrella since 2013.
Following an explosive start to his professional career, collecting victories in 11 яго першага 12 канцы, including one no-contest, Anderson has continued his success under the direction of Bellator MMA. Since joining the Scott Coker-led promotion in 2013, “The Barbaric” has tallied five impressive wins, highlighted by two knockouts and a pair of victories over Patricky Фрейрэ. Hailing from San Diego, Каліфорнія., Anderson has finished 11 з яго 14 victims, and will not have to travel far as he prepares for number 12. With back-to-back victories over the aforementioned Freire and most recently Вы Авад на “Bellator 160,” Anderson has quickly entered the mix as one of the division’s top contenders. The 26-year-old lightweight will now look to take down the Bellator MMA veteran Campos and add yet another big name to his admirable resume.
The 37-year-old Ruth will be making her third appearance under the Bellator MMA banner and first of her 2017 кампанія, following a year in which she earned her first promotional victory over Ukrainian submission specialist Lena Ovchynnikova. Prior to joining the Scott Coker-led promotion in 2016, “Ruthless” strung together an impressive 5-1 record to begin her career, including five knockout victories and three first round finishes. With wins in four of her last five contests, Ruth will look to start the year off on the right foot and add to her already impressive MMA resume.
The recently signed Schneider will be making her Bellator MMA debut on Студзеня. 21, as she also enters the contest having won four of her last five bouts. With six of her 10 кар'ера перамог бліжэйшага шляхам накаўту або прадстаўлення, look for Schneider to attack early and often in a flyweight clash that features two of the more dangerous opponents in the division. Standing at 5’9”, the 34-year-old Schneider will hold a significant height advantage over the veteran Ruth, who stands about five inches shy of the former Invicta FC product. Hailing from Los Angeles, Каліфорнія., Schneider will also not have to travel far for this incredible event, as the hometown crowd will surely be pulling for “Thoroughbred” at Inglewood’s famous Forum.
Ruth and Schneider will join a preliminary card that features the promotional debuts of Kevin Casey (9-5-1, 2 Паўночная Караліна) і Jack May(8-3), as well as the return of Chinzo Machida (4-2), Генры Корралес (12-3), Guilherme “Bomba” (8-3), і Cody Bollinger (19-6).
Поўны "Bellator 170: Ortiz vs. Sonnen” Main Card:
Light Heavyweight Main Event: Ціта Ортиз (18-12-1) супраць. Соннен (28-14-1)
Welterweight Co-Main Event: Падлогу Дэйлі (38-14-2) супраць. Бреннан Ward (14-4)
Middleweight Main Card Bout: Ralek Gracie (3-0) супраць. Hisaki Като (7-2)
Featherweight Main Card Bout: Георгій Караханян (26-6-1) супраць. Эмануэль Санчэс (13-3)
Lightweight Main Card Bout: Дэрэк Палі (17-6) супраць. Дэрэк Андэрсан (14-2, 1 Паўночная Караліна)
Bellator.com-Streamed Preliminary Card:
Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Chinzo Machida (4-2) супраць. Jamar Ocampo (2-0)
Heavyweight Preliminary Bout: Jack May (8-3) супраць. Dave Cryer (11-2)
Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Генры Корралес (12-3) супраць. Cody Bollinger (19-6)
Middleweight Preliminary Bout: Kevin Casey (9-5-1, 2 Паўночная Караліна) супраць. Keith Berry (15-13)
Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Guilherme “Bomba” Vasconcelos (8-3) супраць. Джон Меркурыя (8-7)
Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Gabriel Green (3-0) супраць. Jalin Turner (2-2)
Catchweight Preliminary Bout: Christian Gonzalez (2-0) супраць. Daniel Rodriguez (2-0)
Lightweight Preliminary Bout: Jacob Rosales (4-2) супраць. ян Батлер (3-2)
Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Джоні Сиснерос (9-5) супраць. Керціс Millender (9-3)
Lightweight Preliminary Bout: Mike Segura (4-4) супраць. Tommy Aaron (2-1)
Bantamweight Preliminary Bout: Rob Gooch (4-3) супраць. Джэймс Барнс (6-2)
Flyweight Preliminary Bout: Rebecca Ruth (6-2) супраць. Colleen Schneider (10-7)