Σάντα Μόνικα, CALIF (Οκτώβριος 11, 2016) – A lightweight showdown pitting Αδάμ Piccolot (8-0) κατά Brandon Girtz (14-4) and a light heavyweight matchup pitting Linton “The Swarm” Vassell (16-5) έναντι Francis Carmont (14-4) έχουν προστεθεί στην κύρια κάρτα του "Bellator 165: Τσάντλερ vs. Henderson " στο SAP Center στο Σαν Χοσέ, Καλιφόρνια. για Νοε. 19.
The bouts join a pair of action-packed fights highlighted by a lightweight world title main event featuring Michael Chandler (15-3) κατά Benson Henderson (24-6). Εξάλλου, a welterweight clash between undefeated British striker Michael "δηλητήριο" Σελίδα (11-0) and California’s own Φερνάντο Γκονζάλες (25-13) will also be the card’s co-main event. Additional contests will be announced in the coming weeks.
"Bellator 165: Τσάντλερ vs. Henderson " θα πραγματοποιηθεί στις Νοέμβριος 19, airing LIVE and FREE on SPIKE at 9 μ.μ ET/ 8 μ.μ. CT. Tickets for the event are on sale now and can be purchased at Bellator.com, as well as SAP Center Box Office and Ticketmaster.
After emerging victorious in his first four professional fights, Piccolotti has continued with more of the same under the Scott Coker-led promotion’s banner. Since making his Bellator MMA debut in 2015, the California native has recorded wins in each of his four bouts, including three consecutive finishes via submission. Piccolotti opened his 2016 campaign with a nifty first round finish of Ray Ξύλο στο "Bellator 154: Ντέιβις vs. Ο βασιλιάς Μο," lifting his overall record to 8-0. The 27-year-old will look to protect his unblemished mark when he challenges Girtz on Νοέμβριος 19 inside SAP Center.
One year removed from an impressive first round finish that left opponent Derek Πεδία on the Bellator MMA canvas just 37 seconds into the bout, Girtz returns to the cage in an attempt to build off of his current three-fight winning streak. The Mankato, Από., native holds an impressive 6-2 promotional mark since joining Bellator MMA, including four finishes and a pair of first round knockouts. Από τότε που έκανε το επαγγελματικό του ντεμπούτο στο 2008, the 31-year-old Girtz has recorded 10 τελειώματα, eight of which have come by way of submission. Having won five of his last six bouts, the powerful grappler will look to pick up right where he left off and further his case for a 155-pound title shot.
A seven-fight veteran of Bellator MMA, Vassell has recorded five wins since making his promotional debut in 2013. The 33-year-old British striker is known for ending fights early with his elite striking and a near-flawless ground game. Συνολικά, “The Swarm” has finished 13 από του 16 αντιπάλους, συμπεριλαμβανομένου 10 first round finishes and six knockout blows. Vassell hopes to build off of a strong performance at the record shattering "Bellator 149: Shamrock vs. Gracie " συμβάν, where he defeated Emauel Newton. Vassell now turns his attention to Francis Carmont, an opponent that he was originally slated to face earlier in the year at "Bellator 158: Daley vs. Ασβέστης," before an injury forced Vassell to withdraw.
Similar to his opponent, former UFC competitor Francis Carmont also has a knack for finishing opponents early and often in his bouts. The 34-year-old Carmont has stopped his opponent in 17 από του 25 κερδίζει καριέρα, συμπεριλαμβανομένου 11 submission victories and six knockouts. Hailing from Paris, Γαλλία, “Limitless” credits much of his success to the top-notch trainers at Tristar Gym in Montreal, Καναδάς. The well-known training camp is loaded with accomplished instructors, who have helped develop a number of talented fighters, including recent Bellator MMA free agent signee Rory MacDonald. With more than half of his submission finishes coming in the opening round of action, we can expect the dynamic Carmont to attack his opponent right off the bat in hopes of adding to that remarkable total.
Ενημερώθηκε »Bellator 165: Τσάντλερ vs. Henderson” Main Card:
Κύριο γεγονός του ελαφρού παγκόσμιου τίτλου: Michael Chandler (15-3) vs. Benson Henderson (24-6)
Welterweight Co-Main Event: Michael "δηλητήριο" Σελίδα (11-0) vs. Φερνάντο Γκονζάλες (25-13)
Ελαφρύ βαρέων βαρών περίοδος: Linton Vassell (16-5) vs. Francis Carmont (25-11)
Ελαφρύς εξοπλισμός: Αδάμ Piccolot (8-0) vs. Brandon Girtz (14-4)
Προκαταρκτική Κάρτα:
Middleweight προκαταρκτική περίοδο: Diego Herzog (3-2) vs. Nick Pica (5-0)
Welterweight Προκαταρκτική περίοδος: James Terry (17-9) vs. Justin Baesman (19-10-1)
Featherweight προκαταρκτική περίοδο: Jose Perez (2-1) vs. J.T. Donaldson (2-1)
Ελαφρύ προκαταρκτική περίοδο: ΟΥΤΕ ΛΕΞΗ. Οκάνοβιτς (2-1) vs. Λούις Βάργκας (Ντεμπούτο)
Ελαφρύ προκαταρκτική περίοδο: Ούγκο Λουτζάν (0-1) vs. Cesar Gonzalez (Ντεμπούτο)
Welterweight “VOW” Preliminary Bout: Dominic Sumer (Ντεμπούτο) vs. Justin Roswell (1-0)
Welterweight Προκαταρκτική περίοδος: Danasabe Mohammed (5-0) vs. Dwight Grant (6-1)
Flyweight προκαταρκτική περίοδο: Sarah D’Alelio (10-6) vs. Jaimelene Nievera (4-1)