SANTA MONICA, Califa. (Abril 27, 2015) – June’s blockbuster “Bellator: Unfinished Business” event is getting a little local flavor, as two new preliminary contests feature fighters from “The Show Me State.”
The new all-Missouri contests include lightweights Malcolm Smith (4-4) vs. Luke Nelson (2-1) e pesos-médios Kain Royer(1-1) vs. Enrique Watson (1-0).
Dispondo de uma das lutas mais esperadas da história do esporte com Kimbo Slice vs. Ken Shamrock, “Bellator: Unfinished Business” takes place Friday, Junho 19, em St. Louis’ Scottrade Center and airs live on Spike.
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A five-time Shamrock FC veteran, Smith makes his Bellator MMA debut as he looks to rebound from a split-decision loss to Cory Hunter in March. Prior to the disappointing result, Smith foi 4-1 in his previous five fights – a run that included two TKO victories and one submission.
Smith now meets three-time Shamrock FC fighter Nelson, who turned pro in December 2013 and also competes under the Bellator MMA banner for the first time. Nelson has earned both of his career wins to date via first-round stoppage, while his lone career loss went the distance, when he came up just short via split decision.
Royer and Watson have also spent the early stages of their professional careers competing exclusively under the Shamrock FC banner.
A submission specialist, Royer built an impressive amateur record fighting on Missouri’s regional scene before turning professional in 2013. An action-first fighter, ambos da sua pro contests have ended in the first round. Royer now meets Watson, who made his professional debut this past June with a first-round TKO victory.
“Bellator MMA: Unfinished Business” - Sexta-feira, Maio Junho 19, Scottrade Center, St. Louis, Você.
Cartão Principal
Bellator Heavyweight Main Event: Kimbo Slice (4-2) vs. Ken Shamrock (28-15-2)
Bellator Pena Title Fight: Campo Patricio Pitbull (23-2) vs. Georgi Karakhanyan (24-4-1)
Bellator Destaque luta de pesos pesados: Bobby Lashley (12-2) vs. James Thompson (20-14)
Bellator Destaque Luta Lightweight: Michael Chandler (12-3) vs. Derek Campos (15-4)
Card preliminar
Bellator Welterweight Preliminar Luta: Justin Guthrie (17-8) vs. Steven Mann (10-1)
Bellator strawweight Preliminar Luta: Miles McDonald (0-1) vs. Dan O'Connor (5-4)
Bellator Lightweight Preliminar Luta: Malcolm Smith (4-4) vs. Luke Nelson (2-1)
Bellator Pena Preliminar Luta: Kain Royer (1-1) vs. Enrique Watson (1-0)