SANTA MONICA, Халіф. (Мая 25, 2015) – On a holiday when Americans take a moment to remember those who gave their lives serving in the country’s armed forces, Bellator MMA officials are honored to announce a new partnership with the American Forces Network.

 

With the new deal in place, the American Forces Network will now broadcast Bellator MMA events on its global networks to American servicemen and women, а таксама U.S. Navy ships at sea.

 

“We at Bellator are always looking for ways to give back to our troops,” said Bellator MMA President Scott Coker. “We’re all extremely grateful for all that they do abroad to keep us safe, and we hope that they will enjoy some Bellator fights during any downtime they may have.”

 

Multiple Bellator athletes including Bobby Lashley and Mike Richman have served in the American Military.

 

“I’m personally thrilled for this new partnership,” said Bobby Lashley, who fights James Thompson on Чэрвеня 19. “AFN is providing a platform for me to be fighting for my brothers and sisters who are away from home, fighting for us.”

 

The new partnership commences with June’s dual Bellator MMA events.

 

На Чэрвеня 19, Bellator MMA visits St. Луіс’ Scottrade Center for “Bellator MMA: Няскончаная справа,” featuring one of the most anticipated fights in the history of the sport with Kimbo Slice vs. Кен Шемрок. Таксама, several current Bellator fighters as well as some of the sport’s biggest legends will pay a visit to Scott Air Force Base on Серада, Чэрвеня 17.

 

На Чэрвеня 26, the promotion touches down at Kansas Star Arena in Mulvane, Травень., з “Bellator MMA: Конга супраць. Ваўкоў,” which sees French striking specialist Cheick Kongo and Russian knockout artist and former Bellator MMA Heavyweight World Champion Alexander “Драг” Volkov stand toe-to-toe in the Bellator MMA cage.

 

Complete details of the new Bellator MMA-American Forces Network partnership will be available shortly.