REBECCA RUTH-COLLEEN SCHNEIDER FLYWEIGHT SHOWDOWN ADDED TO PRELIMINARY CARD

Σάντα Μόνικα, CALIF. — (Δεκέμβριος 28, 2016) – The stacked main card of "Bellator 170: Ortiz vs. Sonnen” has added even more ammo to its arsenal with the news that Derek Πεδία (17-6) και Ντέρεκ Άντερσον (14-2, 1 NC) will compete in a lightweight feature fight on Ιανουάριος 21, 2017 inside The Forum in Los Angeles, Καλιφόρνια. Εξάλλου, a female flyweight bout pitting Rebecca Ruth (6-2) κατά Κολέν Σνάιντερ (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 Ο Tito Ortiz (18-12-1) και Chael Sonnen (28-14-1). Εξάλλου, Ralek Gracie (3-0) και Hisaki Κάτω (7-2) will meet in a middleweight feature fight, ενώ Γκεόργκι Karakhanyan (26-6-1) και Εμμανουήλ Σάντσες (13-3) μάχη. Εν τέλει, a fantastic welterweight co-main event pitting Paul Daley (38-14-2) κατά Brennan 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 μ.μ. ΚΑΙ/8 μ.μ. CT. Ο "Bellator 170: Ortiz vs. Sonnen” undercard, streams live on Bellator.com and the Bellator Mobile App beginning at 6:50 μ.μ. ΚΑΙ / 3:50 μ.μ. 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 Djamil Chan και Melvin Guillard. “The Stallion” continues to provide entertaining fights, as the Lubbock, Texas native has finished opponents in 10 από του 17 νίκες, 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 από την πρώτη του 12 άκρα, 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 Freire. Hailing from San Diego, Καλιφόρνια., Anderson has finished 11 από του 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 Μπορείτε Αουάντ στο “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 εκστρατεία, following a year in which she earned her first promotional victory over Ukrainian submission specialist Λένα 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 Ιαν. 21, as she also enters the contest having won four of her last five bouts. With six of her 10 σταδιοδρομία νίκες έρχονται μέσω knockout ή υποβολής, 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, Καλιφόρνια., 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 NC) και Jack May(8-3), as well as the return of Chinzo Machida (4-2), Henry Corrales (12-3), Guilherme “Bomba” (8-3), και Cody Bollinger (19-6).

 

Πλήρης "Bellator 170: Ortiz vs. Sonnen” Main Card:

Κύριο γεγονός ελαφρού βαρέων βαρών: Ο Tito Ortiz (18-12-1) vs. Chael Sonnen (28-14-1)

Welterweight Co-Main Event: Paul Daley (38-14-2) vs. Brennan Ward (14-4)

Middleweight Κύριας Κάρτας Μπουτ: Ralek Gracie (3-0) vs. Hisaki Κάτω (7-2)

Featherweight Κύριας Κάρτας Μπουτ: Γκεόργκι Karakhanyan (26-6-1) vs. Εμμανουήλ Σάντσες (13-3)

Ελαφρύ Κύριας Κάρτας Μπουτ: Derek Πεδία (17-6) vs. Ντέρεκ Άντερσον (14-2, 1 NC)

 

Bellator.com-Streamed Preliminary Card:

Featherweight προκαταρκτική περίοδο: Chinzo Machida (4-2) vs. Jamar Ocampo (2-0)

Βαρέων βαρών προκαταρκτική περίοδο: Jack May (8-3) vs. Dave Cryer (11-2)

Featherweight προκαταρκτική περίοδο: Henry Corrales (12-3) vs. Cody Bollinger (19-6)

Middleweight προκαταρκτική περίοδο: Kevin Casey (9-5-1, 2 NC) vs. Keith Berry (15-13)

Welterweight Προκαταρκτική περίοδος: Guilherme “Bomba” Vasconcelos (8-3) vs. John Mercurio (8-7)

Welterweight Προκαταρκτική περίοδος: Gabriel Green (3-0) vs. Jalin Turner (2-2)

Catchweight Preliminary Bout: Christian Gonzalez (2-0) vs. Ντάνιελ Ροντρίγκεζ (2-0)

Ελαφρύ προκαταρκτική περίοδο: Jacob Rosales (4-2) vs. Ian Μπάτλερ (3-2)

Welterweight Προκαταρκτική περίοδος: Johnny Cisneros (9-5) vs. Curtis Millender (9-3)

Ελαφρύ προκαταρκτική περίοδο: Mike Segura (4-4) vs. Tommy Aaron (2-1)

Bantamweight προκαταρκτική περίοδο: Rob Gooch (4-3) vs. James Barnes (6-2)

Flyweight προκαταρκτική περίοδο: Rebecca Ruth (6-2) vs. Κολέν Σνάιντερ (10-7)