Santa Monica, Calif. (April 27, 2015) – June’s blockbuster “Bellator: Business Unfinished” 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. Lukas Nelson (2-1) jeung middleweights Kain Royer(1-1) vs. Enrique Watson (1-0).
Featuring salah sahiji gelut paling diantisipasi dina sajarah olahraga jeung Kimbo Slice vs. Ken Shamrock, “Bellator: Business Unfinished” takes place Friday, Juni 19, di 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 ieu 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, both téh nya 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: Business Unfinished” - Jumaah, Méi Juni 19, Scottrade Center, St. Louis, Maneh.
Card utama
Bellator Heavyweight utama Pajajaran: Kimbo Slice (4-2) vs. Ken Shamrock (28-15-2)
Bellator Featherweight Ibing ngalawan: Lapang Patricio Pitbull (23-2) vs. Georgi Karakhanyan (24-4-1)
Bellator Artikel ngalawan Heavyweight: Dadan Lashley (12-2) vs. James Thompson (20-14)
Bellator Artikel ngalawan Lightweight: Michael Chandler (12-3) vs. Saderek Widang (15-4)
Card awal
Bellator Welterweight Prelim ngalawan: Justin Guthrie (17-8) vs. Steven Mann (10-1)
Bellator Strawweight Prelim ngalawan: Mil McDonald (0-1) vs. Dan O'Connor (5-4)
Bellator Lightweight Prelim ngalawan: Malcolm Smith (4-4) vs. Lukas Nelson (2-1)
Bellator Featherweight Prelim ngalawan: Kain Royer (1-1) vs. Enrique Watson (1-0)