SANTA MONICA, Calif. (April 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. Lukas Nelson (2-1) och middle Kain Royer(1-1) vs. Enrique Watson (1-0).
Med en av de mest förväntade slagsmål i sportens historia med Kimbo Slice vs. Ken Shamrock, “Bellator: Unfinished Business” takes place Friday, Juni 19, vid 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 var 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, både av hans 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” - Fredag, Maj Juni 19, Scottrade Center, St. Louis, Ni.
Huvud Card
Bellator Heavy Main Event: Kimbo Slice (4-2) vs. Ken Shamrock (28-15-2)
Bellator Fjäder Titel Fight: Fält Patricio Pitbull (23-2) vs. Georgi Karakhanyan (24-4-1)
Bellator Utvalda Tjockt Slagsmål: Bobby Lashley (12-2) vs. James Thompson (20-14)
Bellator Utvalda lätt kamp: Michael Chandler (12-3) vs. Derek Fields (15-4)
Preliminära kortet
Bellator Weltervikt Prelim Slagsmål: Justin Guthrie (17-8) vs. Steven Mann (10-1)
Bellator Strawweight Prelim Slagsmål: Miles McDonald (0-1) vs. Dan O'Connor (5-4)
Bellator Lätt Prelim Slagsmål: Malcolm Smith (4-4) vs. Lukas Nelson (2-1)
Bellator Fjäder Prelim Slagsmål: Kain Royer (1-1) vs. Enrique Watson (1-0)