SANTA MONICA, CA. (Aprilo 11, 2016) – Injuries to both Derek Campos Kaj John Teixeira have forced Bellator MMA to find replacements to compete against brothers Patricky “Pitbull” Freire (15-7) Kaj Patricio "Pitbull" Freire (24-3) Sur aprilo 16 Kaj 22 Respektive.
Rezulte, the Scott Coker-led promotion has put its newest free agent acquisition to work immediately, with the news that Kevin Souza (15-4) will compete against Patricky at 155-pounds, in the first fight of his freshly inked multi-fight contract during the main event of “Bellator 152: Pitbull #kontra?. Souza.”
Dume, En la co-ĉefa evento de “Bellator 153: Henderson vs. Koreshkov,? Patricio will now fight the tenacious Henry Corrales (12-2), who agreed to face the former Bellator MMA Featherweight Champion on less than two weeks notice.
“Bellator 152: Pitbull #kontra?. Souza” will also include the promotional debut of Italian fan-favorite Alessio Sakara (17-11), kiu alfrontas Brian Rogers (12-8) in a light heavyweight matchup, while one of MMA’s most promising young prospects, .J. McKee (3-0), Bataloj Danilo Belluardo (5-1) at 145-pounds. #Anka?, Anastasia Yankova (2-0) will make her promotional debut against Anjela Pink in MMA flyweight action and Oktagon competitors Daniele Miceli (2-0) Kaj Daniele Scatizzi (6-2) will round out the MMA card with a featherweight showdown.
“Bellator 153: Henderson vs. Koreshkov” is also brimming with must-see mixed martial arts action as well, with the promotional debut of Benson Henderson (23-5), who challenges Andrey Koreshkov (18-1) for the 170-pound strap, Brennan Kvartalo (13-3) goes to battle Kontraŭ “Cyborg” Santos (20-16), Mikaelo “Venom” Paĝo (9-0) #Viza?o Jeremie Holloway (7-1), Kaj Brent Primus (6-0) meets “Toninho Furia” (27-5).
“Bellator 152: Pitbull #kontra?. Souza” airs on SPIKE Saturday, Aprilo 16 #?E 10 P.M. ETa/PT, Dum “Bellator 153: Henderson vs. Koreshkov” airs at a special start time of 8 P.M. ET/7 p.m. CT, which is immediately followed by the debut of "Bellator Kickboxing: Torino " #?E 11:00 P.M. ETa/PT.
Fresh off an emphatic knockout of Ryan Couture #?E “Bellator 148: Daley #kontra?. Uhrich” to kickoff 2016, Patricky “Pitbull” will look to extend his current winning streak when he takes on the debuting Kevin Souza.
A member of the Blackzilians, the 31-year-old has been victorious in 10 De lia lasta 11 fights as a professional and put together an impressive 3-1 run with the UFC. The multi-time, post-fight bonus award winner has a knack for the spectacular, Kun 10 finishes coming in the opening round and 13 el 15 victories ending before reaching the judges’ scorecards. The Salvador native has competed exclusively at 145-pounds, but due to the fight being on short notice, Souza will step up and compete against “Pitbull” ĉe malpeza.
Henry Corrales continues his run of never turning down a fight in Bellator MMA, after agreeing to fight Patricio “Pitbull.” The fight will be Corrales’ third in the Viacom-owned promotion, after bouts against current featherweight titlist Daniel Straus and newly re-signed contender Emanuel Sanchez. A former King of the Cage bantamweight champion, “OK” has finished 10 De lia 12 wins as a pro.
Kompleta "Bellator 152: Pitbull #kontra?. Souza” Main Card:
Bellator MMA Lightweight Main Event: Patricky “Pitbull” Freire (15-7) #Kontra?. Edimilson “Kevin” Souza (15-4)
Bellator MMA Light Heavyweight Co-Main Event: Alessio Sakara (17-11) #Kontra?. Brian Rogers (12-8)
Bellator Featherweight MMA Karakterizaĵo Bout: .J. McKee (3-0) #Kontra?. Danilo Belluardo (5-1)
Bellator MMA Flyweight Feature Bout: Anastasia Yankova (2-0) #Kontra?. Anjela Pink (Debuto)
Bellator MMA Featherweight Feature Bout: Daniele Miceli (2-0) #Kontra?. Daniele Scatizzi (6-2)
Kompleta "Bellator 153: Koreshkov vs. Henderson” Main Card:
Bellator MMA Veltero Monda Titolo Bout: Andrey Koreshkov (18-1) #Kontra?. Benson Henderson (23-5)
Bellator MMA Featherweight Co-Ĉefa Okazaĵo: Patricio "Pitbull" Freire (24-3) #Kontra?. Henry Corrales (12-2)
Bellator MMA Veltero Karakterizaĵo Bout: Brennan Kvartalo (13-3) #Kontra?. Evangelista "Cyborg" Santos (20-16)
Bellator MMA Veltero Karakterizaĵo Bout: Mikaelo #Pa?o (9-0) #Kontra?. Jeremie Holloway (7-1)
Bellator MMA Malpeza Karakterizaĵo Bout: Brent Primus (6-0) #Kontra?. Gleristone "Toninho Furiozo" Santos (27-5)
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Carlo Di Blasi created Oktagon in 1996. At its beginning the show was dedicated to free fight, the name that was given initially to MMA (Miksita Militajn Artojn). Other disciplines such as Kickboxing, Muay Thai and Savate were gradually added from the early 2000’s onwards. During the last 20 years Oktagon has reached a huge popularity, both in Italy and abroad, creating many superstars in the process including Bellator welterweight Paul Daley as well as The Petrosyan brothers (Giorgio kaj Armen), Robin Iras Roosmalen, Valentijn Overeem, Riko Verhoeven kaj Artem Levin.