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SANTA MONICA, Califòrnia. (Juny 2, 2015) – Dynamic British slugger Paul “Semtex” Daley (36-13-2) makes his highly anticipated return to the Bellator MMA cage when he meets two-fight Bellator veteran Dennis Olson (14-8).
The 170-pound clash completes the all-welterweight Spike-broadcast main card of “Bellator MMA: Lima vs. Koreshkov.”
Featuring Bellator MMA World Champion Douglas “The Phenom” Lima (26-5) putting his title on the line against Russian knockout artist Andrey “Espartà” Koreshkov (17-1), “Bellator MMA: Lima vs. Koreshkov” es porta a terme Divendres, Juliol 16 al Mohegan Sun Arena de Uncasville, Conn.
Additional featured contests include undefeated welterweight prospect Chris “El Cutt” Honeycutt (6-0) vs. former All-American wrestler and nine-year MMA veteran Paul “La Caballero” Bradley (22-6), as well as the incomparable Michael “Venom” Pàgina (7-0) vs. 29-fight veteran Óssos Rudy "males notícies" (16-13) i "Irlandès" Brennan Ward, (10-3) vs. Gavin "War Horse" Sterritt (6-1).
Les entrades per “Bellator MMA: Lima vs. Koreshkov,” que comencen en només $25, Actualment a la venda a Ticketmaster.com.
“Once we nailed down our return to Mohegan Sun, we knew that we had to put together an amazing night of fights that would wow the fans,” said Bellator MMA President Scott Coker. “I really feel that we’ve succeeded in doing so by showcasing this wealth of welterweight talent. There are several bonafide stars in the division and we are excited to see several of them fighting on Juliol 16."
A 12-year veteran of the sport who has competed around the globe, the 32-year-old Daley will make his third appearance under the Bellator MMA banner after previously picking up wins over Andre Santos iÓssos Rudy. Known as “Semtex” for his explosive striking style, the Nottingham, England native boasts an incredible 26 career knockout victories.
Olson returns to the Bellator cage for the first time since 2010, riding a wave of momentum that he has accrued on the regional scene. With experience against the likes of David Branch, Rick Hawn and John Howard, the New Hampshire representative will not be unaccustomed to fighting a competitor with the track record of Daley. It’s safe to say that Olson meets the criteria to be referred to as a “submission specialist,” having racked up nine of his 14 professional wins by making his opponents tap.
Additional contests for “Bellator MMA: Lima vs. Koreshkov” es donaran a conèixer en breu.
“Bellator MMA: Lima vs. Koreshkov” - Divendres, Juliol 16, Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, Conn. (click for press release)
Bellator welter baralla pel títol: Champ Douglas Lima (26-5) vs. Andrey Koreshkov (17-1)
Pes Welter Bellator Característica Lluita: Chris Honeycutt (6-0) vs. Paul Bradley (22-6)
Pes Welter Bellator Característica Lluita: Michael Pàgina (7-0) vs. Óssos Rudy (16-13)
Pes Welter Bellator Característica Lluita: Brennan Ward, (10-3) vs. Gavin Sterritt (6-1)
Pes Welter Bellator Característica Lluita: Paul Daley (36-13-2) vs. Dennis Olson (14-8)