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UNDEFEATED ADAM PICCOLOTTI SET FOR LIGHTWEIGHT CLASH WITH BRANDON GIRTZ AT SAP CENTER IN SAN JOSE ON NOV. 19 LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHTS LINTON VASSELL AND FRANCIS CARMONT ALSO ADDED TO THE SPIKE-TELEVISED MAIN CARD

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SANTA MONICA, CALIF (Octubre 11, 2016) – A lightweight showdown pitting Adam Piccolot (8-0) contra Brandon Girtz (14-4) and a light heavyweight matchup pitting Linton “The Swarm” Vassell (16-5) versus Francis Carmont (14-4) se han añadido a la tarjeta principal del "Bellator 165: Chandler vs. Henderson " en el Centro de SAP en San Jose, California. en noviembre. 19.

The bouts join a pair of action-packed fights highlighted by a lightweight world title main event featuring Michael Chandler (15-3) contra Benson Henderson (24-6). Adicionalmente, a welterweight clash between undefeated British striker Michael Página "Venom" (11-0) and California’s own Fernando González (25-13) will also be the card’s co-main event. Additional contests will be announced in the coming weeks.

"Bellator 165: Chandler vs. Henderson " tendrá lugar el día Noviembre 19, airing LIVE and FREE on SPIKE at 9 pm ET/ 8 p.m. Connecticut. Las entradas para el evento están a la venta y se pueden adquirir en 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 Madera en "Bellator 154: Davis vs. King Mo," lifting his overall record to 8-0. The 27-year-old will look to protect his unblemished mark when he challenges Girtz on Noviembre 19 inside SAP Center.

One year removed from an impressive first round finish that left opponent Derek Campos 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, De., native holds an impressive 6-2 promotional mark since joining Bellator MMA, including four finishes and a pair of first round knockouts. Desde que hizo su debut profesional en 2008, the 31-year-old Girtz has recorded 10 acabados, 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. En total, “The Swarm” has finished 13 de su 16 oponentes, Incluyendo 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 " evento, 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. Lima," before an injury forced Vassell to withdraw.

Similar a su oponente, 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 de su 25 gana la carrera, Incluyendo 11 submission victories and six knockouts. Proveniente de París, Francia, “Limitless” credits much of his success to the top-notch trainers at Tristar Gym in Montreal, Canadá. 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.

Actualizado "Bellator 165: Chandler vs. Henderson” Main Card:

Evento principal del título mundial de peso ligero: Michael Chandler (15-3) vs. Benson Henderson (24-6)

Peso Welter Co-Evento Principal: Michael Página "Venom" (11-0) vs. Fernando González (25-13)

Combate de características de peso semipesado: Linton Vassell (16-5) vs. Francis Carmont (25-11)

Combate de funciones ligeras: Adam Piccolot (8-0) vs. Brandon Girtz (14-4)

Tarjeta Preliminar:

Mediano preliminar Bout: Diego Herzog (3-2) vs. Nick Pica (5-0)

Peso Welter preliminar Bout: James Terry (17-9) vs. justin baesman (19-10-1)

Peso pluma preliminar Bout: José Pérez (2-1) vs. J.T. Donaldson (2-1)

Ligera pelea preliminar: J. J. Okanovich (2-1) vs. Luis Vargas (Debut)

Ligera pelea preliminar: Hugo Lujan (0-1) vs. Cesar Gonzalez (Debut)

Welterweight “VOW” Preliminary Bout: Dominic Sumer (Debut) vs. Justin Roswell (1-0)

Peso Welter preliminar Bout: Danasabe Mohammed (5-0) vs. Beca Dwight (6-1)

Peso mosca preliminar Bout: Sarah D’Alelio (10-6) vs. Jaimelene Nievera (4-1)

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BELLATOR MMA PRESENTS A SPECIAL DOUBLEHEADER ON DECEMBER 2 & 3 FROM THE WINSTAR WORLD CASINO & RESORT IN OK.

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NIGHT ONE WILL SEE A BANTAMWEIGHT WORLD TITLE REMATCH PITTING CHAMPION EDUARDO DANTAS AGAINST JOE WARREN

NIGHT TWO HEADLINED BY FEATHERWEIGHT MAIN EVENT BETWEEN FORMER CHAMPION PAT CURRAN AND JOHN TEIXEIRA

SANTA MONICA, CALIF. (Octubre 10, 2016) – Bellator MMA is thrilled to announce the promotion’s first ever Viernes/Sábado evento de doble encabezado. The first night of entertainment will feature a bantamweight world title rematch pitting current division champion Eduardo Dantas (18-4) against a dangerous former two-division champion Joe Warren (14-5), which joins a previously announced featherweight showdown between A. J. McKee (5-0) y Emmanuel Sánchez (13-3).

Mientras tanto, the second night of action will be headlined by a featherweight fight pitting former champion Pat Curran (22-7) contra John Teixeira (19-1-2).

The unique doubleheader event will take place on Friday, Diciembre 2 y sábado, Diciembre 3 inside WinStar World Casino & Resort en Thackerville, OKAY. Los boletos comienzan en sólo $45 and can be purchased at the WinStar World Casino & Resort Box Office, así como Ticketmaster y Bellator.com.

"Bellator 166: Dantas vs. Warren 2” airs live and free el viernes on SPIKE at 9 p.m. Y/8 p.m. Connecticut, mientras que los combates preliminares transmitir en directo por Bellator.com y La aplicación móvil de Bellator.

"Bellator 167: Curran vs. Teixeira” airs live and free en sábado on SPIKE at 9 p.m. Y/8 p.m. Connecticut, mientras que los combates preliminares transmitir en directo por Bellator.com y La aplicación móvil de Bellator. peleas adicionales serán anunciados en las próximas semanas.

Fresh off a win over Marcos Galvao that crowned him bantamweight champion, the 27-year-old Dantas will look to defend his belt for the first time this year. The elusive Brazilian enters the contest having won 11 of his past 13 extremos, including seven finishes, giving him a total of 10 stoppages over his 18 victorias en su carrera. Desde que hizo su debut promocional en 2011, “Dudu” has cemented himself among the Bellator MMA elite, collecting wins in eight of his nine appearances, with the lone loss coming at the hands of his upcoming opponent, Joe Warren. After successfully defending his title twice, Dantas lost the belt to Warren via unanimous decision at “Bellator 128.” Now that he has the gold around his waist again, Dantas will need to put forth his best effort to ensure history does not repeat itself against “The Baddest Man on the Planet.”

Warren will be looking to duplicate his success against the feisty Dantas, after defeating him in a five round, 25-minute bloodbath that took place in the same venue nearly two years ago. The win capped off a five-fight winning streak and allowed Warren to unify the 135-pound title. A native of Denver, Colorado, “The Baddest Man on the Planet” has now emerged victorious in seven of his last nine bouts, including his most recent finish over former UFC competitor Sirwan Kakai en "Bellator 161: Kongo vs. Johnson.” En 39 años, the former two-division Bellator MMA champion will now attempt to become the oldest fighter to win a championship in Bellator history.

Bellator MMA veteran Pat Curran will enter the cage for the 17^º time under the direction of the Scott Coker-led promotion, which will tie him with David Rickels for the most in the promotion’s history. Además de eso, “Paddy Mike” will have the opportunity to join Patricio “Pitbull” for the most wins in Bellator MMA history, con 13, if he can emerge victorious. Since joining the promotion in 2010, Curran has accrued 12 victorias, including notable victories over current featherweight champion Daniel Straus, former featherweight titleholder Patricio “Pitbull,” and former bantamweight/featherweight king Joe Warren. The 29-year-old Crystal Lake, Illinois native comes in on a hot streak, having won two consecutive bouts and nine of his last 12. With two World Title victories and a pair of successful title defenses under his belt, Curran has proven time and time again that his name belongs atop Bellator MMA’s always-competitive featherweight division.

The 29-year-old Teixeira continues to make a name for himself in Bellator MMA’s featherweight division, as he makes his fourth appearance under the promotion’s direction. Similar a su oponente, Teixeira also steps into the cage on a recent string of success, having won three straight and seven of his last eight bouts, including a trio of first-round knockouts. Prior to his days with Bellator MMA, Teixeira began his professional career fighting exclusively in Brazil, posting an undefeated record of 12-0 with one draw. The upcoming bout marks only the fourth time in Teixeira’s nine year career that he will fight outside of his native Brazil. Con 14 de su 19 victorias en su carrera por la vía del nocaut o sumisión, you can be sure to see “Macapa” go for the finishing blow early and often in this mouthwatering matchup.

Actualizado "Bellator 166: Dantas vs. Warren 2” Tarjeta principal:

Bantamweight World Title Main Event: Eduardo Dantas (18-4) vs. Joe Warren (14-5)

Combate de características de peso pluma: A. J. McKee (5-0) vs. Emmanuel Sánchez (13-3)

Actualizado "Bellator 167: Curran vs. Teixeira”Tarjeta principal:

Evento principal de peso pluma: Pat Curran (22-7) vs. John Teixeira (19-1-2)

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MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP REMATCH BETWEEN RAFAEL CARVALHO AND MELVIN MANHOEF TO HEADLINE MMA PORTION OF ‘BELLATOR 168’

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ITALIAN KICKBOXING ICON GIORGIO PETROSYAN TAKES ON JORDAN WATSON IN BELLATOR KICKBOXING LIGHTWEIGHT FIGHT

SANTA MONICA, CALIF (Octubre 7, 2016) – Bellator MMA is returning to Italy with another action-packed combo event on Diciembre. 10 Del Mandela Forum en Florencia, featuring both Bellator MMA and Bellator Kickboxing brands. The Scott Coker-led promotion today announced the MMA portion’s main event, which will feature Rafael Carvalho (13-1) y Melvin Manhoef (30-13-1, 2 NC) in a rematch for Carvalho’s 185-pound championship. Mientras tanto, "Bellator Kickboxing: Florencia” has added a lightweight matchup between Italian superstar striker Giorgio Petrosyan (82-2-2, 1 NC) and British kickboxing champion Jordan Watson (48-11-2).

The mixed martial arts event will also boast Italy’s most popular and beloved mixed martial artist, Alessio Sakara (18-11, 2 NC), que asume toletero mexicano-estadounidense Joey Beltrán (17-13, 1 NC) in a light heavyweight matchup.

Exact broadcast details for "Bellator 168: Carvalho vs. Manhoef 2” y "Bellator Kickboxing: Florencia” will be revealed shortly.

The Bellator Kickboxing card also features an anticipated female flyweight rematch between Dutch striking ace Denise Kielholtz (45-3) y la mujer que la derrotó el pasado junio, Gloria Peritore (11-1-1) for the inaugural Bellator Kickboxing Flyweight World Championship. Además, other Bellator superstars Raymond Daniels, Kevin Ross y Joe Schilling También es probable que competir en la tarjeta contra oponentes a ser nombrado más tarde.

If you ask both Carvalho and Manhoef, the two’s first meeting didn’t go as planned for either party. El evento principal de “Bellator 155” saw both men go toe-to-toe for 25 minutes before the three judges rendered a split decision in favor of the incumbent champion; a verdict that many deemed controversial. Ahora, nearly seven months after their first meeting, the pair of competitors will meet again.

Carvalho’s second-round body kick knockout of Brandon Halsey at "Bellator 144: Halsey vs. Carvalho " was the third biggest oddsmaker upset in 2015, and was the bout that earned the gold he wears around his waist today. The 30-year-old will be making his fifth appearance under the Bellator MMA banner and will look to extend his current winning streak to 14-bouts.

With a resume of knockouts as violent as Manhoef, it’s no surprise the Dutch competitor has earned the nickname of “No Mercy.” Known for his relentless striking style, the former K-1 and Strikeforce competitor finds himself once again in a position to lay claim to the Bellator 185-pound MMA title, and has even further incentive to leave the judges’ out of it.

Adoringly referred to by his fans as “The Doctor,” Petrosyan is one man you do not want an appointment with. The top-ranked Armenian-Italian striking ace will be making his debut with the budding Bellator Kickboxing Promotion when he squares off against Watson on 10 Diciembre. Training alongside his brother Armen, the 30-year-old southpaw put together an incredible 42-fight unbeaten streak, cultivating an extensive trophy case that includes multiple championship belts as well as “Kickboxer of the Year” accolades in both 2011 (BloodyElbow.com) y 2012 (LiverKick.com).

When you compete in the lightweight division in the world of kickboxing, aside from striving to earn the title, you’re also looking towards a fight with the No. 1 kickboxer in the world in Petrosyan. An ISKA World Champion and K-1 UK runner up, Watson will get that chance when he meets “The Doctor” en “Bellator Kickboxing: Florence.” It will be interesting to see what game plan the British striker implores when he meets his opponent — but if his nickname of ‘Quadzilla’ is any indication, the 28-year-old will utilize his kicks to keep the vicious striking of Petrosyan at bay. Training extensively around the world, Watson has also spent a good amount of time in the Muay Thai scene, accruing a knack for finishes (21) en el camino. Victorious in his lone 2016 lucha, Watson hopes to soar into 2017 with a win against arguably the greatest kick boxer in the world under his belt.

Actualizado "Bellator 168: Carvalho vs. Manhoef 2” Card:

De peso medio título mundial de combate: Rafael Carvalho (13-1) vs. Melvin Manhoef (30-13-1, 2 NC)

Luz Característica Heavyweight Lucha: Alessio Sakara (18-11, 2 NC) vs. Joey Beltrán (17-13, 1 NC)

Actualizado “Bellator Kickboxing: Florencia”Tarjeta:

Lightweight Feature Fight: Giorgio Petrosyan (82-2-2, 1 NC) vs. Jordan Watson (48-11-2)

Flyweight World Title: Denise Kielholtz (45-3) vs. Gloria Peritore (11-1-1)

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BLUE CHIP PROSPECTS ED RUTH & TYRELL FORTUNE SET FOR BELLATOR MMA DEBUTS AS TRIO OF PRELIMINARY BOUTS COMPLETE STACKED ‘BELLATOR 163’ CARD

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UNDEFEATED NEIMAN GRACIE CHALLENGES 30-FIGHT VETERAN RUDY BEARS IN CATCHWEIGHT BOUT

SANTA MONICA, CALIF (Octubre 6, 2016) –Two of Bellator’s highly touted wrestling prospects Y Ruth y Tyrell fortuna will make their eagerly anticipated mixed martial arts debuts against Mark Mangiardi (Debut) y Cody Miskell (Debut) during the stacked card of "Bellator 163: McGeary vs. Davis" en Noviembre 4 en el Mohegan Sun Arena de Uncasville, Conn.

Adicionalmente, Neiman Gracie (4-0) will look to remain undefeated to begin his professional career in a catchweight bout against Osos Rudy (16-14). All three of these contests will air on the Bellator.com-streamed preliminary card beginning at 7:50 p.m. Y/5:50 p.m. Connecticut.

The newly announced tilts complete a card headlined by a light heavyweight world title fight that pits champion Liam McGeary (11-0) contra Phil Davis (16-3). En el evento co-principal, a welterweight showdown pitting Usted Awad (19-8) contra Brennan Ward, (13-4) will go down, while a heavyweight bout between Sergei Kharitonov (23-5) y Javy “Eye Candy” Ayala (9-5) will also be featured on the main card. Finalmente, Paul Daley (38-14-2) y la siempre emocionante Derek Anderson (14-2) faceoff in a welterweight clash, while female featherweights Marloes Coenen (23-7) y Talita Nogueira (6-0) round out the live and free action on SPIKE.

Las entradas para "Bellator 163: McGeary vs. Davis " están a la venta en Bellator.com, as well as the Mohegan Sun Box Office and Ticketmaster. The event can be seen live and free on SPIKE at 9 p.m. Y/8 p.m. Connecticut, while preliminary action will stream on Bellator.com and the Bellator Mobile App.

When looking up the word “prospect” in the dictionary, there should be a photo of Ed Ruth placed next to the definition. The three-time national champion joined a plethora of blue-chip amateur wrestling prospects on the Bellator MMA roster last year and now will make his long-awaited debut at 185-pounds on Nov. 4. An attendee of the world-renown Blair Academy in Susquehanna Township, Pensilvania, where he was the top-ranked recruit in the nation for his weight class, Ruth elected to stay local and attend wrestling powerhouse Penn State University where he went on to add three National Championships and four All-American accolades to his trophy room while wrestling with the Nittany Lions. Ahora, Ruth’s chase for mixed martial arts gold begins –

Fighting out of Pennsylvania, Mark Mangiardi will have his hands full when he makes his professional debut against Ruth. With four amateur bouts already under his belt, the 28-year-old has tasted competition on the MMA scene unlike his Noviembre. 4 adversario. With his first sanctioned bout taking place in 2012, this will be the first bout outside of his home state of Pennsylvania.

Another one of Scott Coker’s high profile wrestling signings, Fortune attended high school at Lakeridge in Oregon, where he won state championships in nearly every national age-group in both freestyle and Greco-Roman wrestling. The accolades didn’t stop there, with Fortune accepting an offer to wrestle at Ohio State University, before ultimately settling in at the highly acclaimed Grand Canyon Universities program. Since graduating college, Fortune represented Team USA in Olympic style wrestling, where he also experienced success. Splitting time between wrestling training in Arizona alongside fellow “Bellator 163” competitor Ed Ruth and mixed martial arts training with the Blackzilians in Florida, Fortune has spent a great deal of time honing his striking talents and submission defense.

Miskell has competed in both heavyweight and super heavyweight contests during his seven-fight amateur stint, acumulando un registro de 5-2. Ahora, the Kentucky native – who’s finished each of victories – looks to parlay his success into a run under the bright lights of Bellator MMA’s heavyweight division. It’s safe to say that Miskell’s wrestling pedigree will be challenged early and often when he meets Fortune during the Bellator.com-streamed prelims.

The Gracie name is synonymous with the sport of mixed martial arts, and once again another Gracie will now take center stage for Bellator MMA. This time it is Royce Gracie’s cousin Neiman, who will compete for the third time under the promotion’s banner. After beginning his career with back-to-back submission victories, Gracie made his Bellator MMA debut at “Bellator 134,” where he defeated Bobby Flynn with a first round submission. The Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt followed up the win with a win over Roger Carroll, and now looks to remain undefeated when he enters the Mohegan Sun Arena for the second time of his budding MMA career.

A 37-year-old Missouri native, Bears comenzó su entrenamiento en deportes de combate en la escuela secundaria.. Luchar profesionalmente desde 2007, Bears has appeared eight times previously under the Bellator MMA banner and now returns to the promotion after his appearance against Michael Página en "Bellator 140: Koreshkov vs. Lima.” Nicknamed “Bad News,” Bears has competed against MMA notables the likes of Zak Cummings, Paul Daley, Jason alta, Ryan Jensen, Isaac Vallie-Flagg y Tyron Woodley, and the aforementioned “MVP.”

Complete "Bellator 163: McGeary vs. Davis” Main Card:

Peso semipesado título mundial de combate: Liam McGeary (11-0) vs. Phil Davis (16-3)

Peso Welter Co-Evento Principal: Usted Awad (19-8) vs. Brennan Ward, (13-4)

Combate de peso welter: Paul Daley (38-14-2) vs. Derek Anderson (14-2)

Característica de peso pesado Bout: Sergei Kharitonov (23-5) vs. Javy Ayala (9-5)

Peso pluma preliminar Bout: Marloes Coenen (23-7) vs. Talita Nogueira (6-0)

Complete Preliminary Card:

Mediano preliminar Bout: Y Ruth (Debut) vs. Mark Mangiardi (Debut)

Peso pesado preliminar Bout: Tyrell Forune (Debut) vs. Cody Miskell (Debut)

Catchweight Preliminary Bout: Neiman Gracie (4-0) vs. Osos Rudy (16-14)

Peso pesado preliminar Bout: Josh Diekmann (15-7, 1 NC) vs. Tyler Rey (11-4)

Peso pluma preliminar Bout: Blair Tugman (8-6) vs. Walter Smith-Cotito (4-4, 1 NC)

Mediano preliminar Bout: Michael Zichelle (8-4) vs. Tim Caron (5-0)

Peso Welter preliminar Bout: Ilya Kotau (1-1) vs. Carlos Corriea (1-0)

Peso mosca preliminar Bout: Sarah Pagar (1-3) vs. Hannah Regina (Debut)

Peso Welter preliminar Bout: Keenan Raymond (3-3) vs. Kastroit Xhema (Debut)

Peso pluma preliminar Bout: Thomas English (6-6) vs. Christopher Foster (9-4)

Peso Welter preliminar Bout: James Boran (6-0) vs. Vinicius De Jesus (4-1)

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PAUL DALEY RETURNS TO STATESIDE ACTION AGAINST DEREK ANDERSON AT ‘BELLATOR 163’ ON NOVEMBER 4

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SERGEI KHARITONOV SET FOR BELLATOR MMA HEAVYWEIGHT DEBUT AGAINST JAVY AYALA, EN VIVO & GRATIS SPIKE EN

SANTA MONICA, CALIF (Octubre 3, 2016) – A welterweight showdown pitting Paul Daley "Semtex" (38-14-2) contra Derek "El Bárbaro" Anderson (14-2) as well as a heavyweight bout featuring Sergei Kharitonov (23-5) contra Javy “Eye Candy” Ayala (9-5) complete the SPIKE-televised main card of "Bellator 163: McGeary vs. Davis" en Noviembre 4 en el Mohegan Sun Arena de Uncasville, Conn.

The addition of the two bouts round out a main card chalk full of action, highlighted by a light heavyweight world title main event pitting current champion Liam McGeary (11-0) contra Phil "Sr.. Wonderful "Davis (16-3). Adicionalmente, Usted Awad (19-8) and hometown favorite Brennan Ward, (13-4) square-off in a welterweight bash live and free on SPIKE, along with female featherweights Marloes Coenen (23-7) y Talita Nogueira (6-0). Las entradas para"Bellator 163: McGeary vs. Davis " están a la venta en Bellator.com, as well as the Mohegan Sun Box Office and Ticketmaster. The event can be seen live and free on SPIKE at 9 p.m. Y/8 p.m. Connecticut, while preliminary action will stream on Bellator.com and the Bellator Mobile App.

Con 54 career fights under his belt, the 33-year-old Daley has seen it all. “Semtex,” a former member of the British Army, hizo su debut profesional en 2003, before competing under the direction of both Strikeforce and UFC. Now the Nottingham, England native seems to have found a home, as he will make his fifth appearance under the Bellator MMA banner, following three wins and a pair of knockout finishes in his first stint with the promotion. Daley has emerged victorious in nine of his last 11 concursos, with eight of the nine wins coming by way of knockout. It should come as no surprise that the former Cage Rage Welterweight Champion has strung together a recent flurry of finishes, como 30 de su 38 victorias de carrera han sido por la vía de acabado. Daley hopes to continue along his path of dominance and further cement his name among the division’s elite when he and Anderson square off on Noviembre 4.

Fresh off of an entertaining unanimous decision victory over Usted Awad en "Bellator 160: Henderson vs. Pitbull," Anderson hops back into the cage in search of his sixth win since joining the Viacom-owned promotion back in 2013. Prior to signing with Bellator MMA, “Barbaric” strung together an unblemished mark of 9-0, finishing all nine of his victims, including six in the first round. Ahora, the 26-year-old San Diego native will be jumping up in weight class to challenge Daley in the welterweight division for the first time in his professional career. The tall and lengthy Anderson will look to add to his current two-fight winning streak as he faces the British striking sensation in a marquee matchup at Bellator MMA’s latest tentpole offering.

After being forced to withdraw from his originally scheduled Bellator MMA debut earlier this year, the 36-year-old Kharitonov will once again prepare to take center stage for first time under the bright lights of Bellator MMA. A winner in 10 de su pasado 12 peleas, including his last five outings, “The Paratrooper” enters the cage as a surefire contender for the vacant heavyweight belt. A veteran of PRIDE Fighting Championships, Strikeforce, and DREAM, the Moscow native prefers to take matters into his own hands rather than the judges, recuento 22 finishes over his 23 gana la carrera, including stoppages in each of his last 10 victorias. The multi-dimensional Kharitonov holds notable wins over former UFC Champions Fabricio Werdum and Andrei Arlovski, all while remaining on active duty with the Russian Airborne Troops.

Ayala, another heavyweight competitor capable of ending a fight in the blink of an eye, has finished his opponent in eight of his nine career wins. “Eye Candy” also has a knack for putting his challengers out of their misery early in the bout, recording seven of his eight finishes in the first round of action. A 6-fight veteran of Bellator MMA, the 28-year-old has recorded victories in four of his six contests since joining the Scott Coker-led promotion back in 2013. Ayala’s success in mixed martial arts runs in the family, as his cousin, Joe Soto, is a former Bellator MMA Champion. Be sure to tune in on Noviembre 4 as two of the top finishers in the highly competitive heavyweight division clash at Mohegan Sun Arena.