Santa Monica, Calif (October 11, 2016) – A lightweight showdown pitting Adam Piccolot (8-0) megide Brandon Girtz (14-4) na olulu egwuregwu dị arọ dị arọ Linton "The Swarm" Vassell (16-5) vesos Francis Carmont (14-4) e kwukwara ka isi kaadị nke "Bellator 165: Chandler vs. Henderson " na SAP Center na San Jose, Calif. on Nov. 19.
The bouts join a pair of action-packed fights highlighted by a lightweight world title main event featuring Michael Chandler (15-3) megide Benson Henderson (24-6). Na mgbakwunye, esemokwu welterweight n'etiti onye ọkpọ mba Britain na-emerighị Michael "elò" Page (11-0) na California nke ya Fernando Gonzalez (25-13) ga-abụkwa ihe mmemme ngalaba-isi nke kaadị ahụ. Additional contests will be announced in the coming weeks.
"Bellator 165: Chandler vs. Henderson " will take place on November 19, na-ebugharị LIVE na FREE na SPIKE na 9 p.m ET/ 8 p.m. CT. Tiketi maka mmemme a na-ere ugbu a ma enwere ike zụta ya na Bellator.com, yana SAP Center Box Office na 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 Osisi na "Bellator 154: Davis vs. Eze knife," lifting his overall record to 8-0. The 27-year-old will look to protect his unblemished mark when he challenges Girtz on November 19 inside SAP Center.
One year removed from an impressive first round finish that left opponent Derek Fields 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, Site., native holds an impressive 6-2 promotional mark since joining Bellator MMA, including four finishes and a pair of first round knockouts. Since making his professional debut in 2008, the 31-year-old Girtz has recorded 10 finishes, 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. Na ngụkọta, “The Swarm” has finished 13 nke ya 16 na-emegide, na nsonye 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 " omume, 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. Oroma Nkịrịsị," 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 nke ya 25 career wins, na nsonye 11 submission victories and six knockouts. Hailing from Paris, France, “Limitless” credits much of his success to the top-notch trainers at Tristar Gym in Montreal, Canada. 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.
Emelitere "Bellator 165: Chandler vs. Henderson" isi kaadị:
Isi ihe omume ụwa dị fechaa: Michael Chandler (15-3) vs. Benson Henderson (24-6)
Mmemme Co-Main Welterweight: Michael "elò" Page (11-0) vs. Fernando Gonzalez (25-13)
Ngosipụta njiri dị arọ dị arọ: Linton Vassell (16-5) vs. Francis Carmont (25-11)
Ihe njiri mara fechaa: Adam Piccolot (8-0) vs. Brandon Girtz (14-4)
Mbido Kaadị:
Ọgba mbụ nke Middleweight: Diego Herzog (3-2) vs. Nick Pica (5-0)
Welterweight Preliminary Bout: James Terry (17-9) vs. Justin Baesman (19-10-1)
Ọkụ mbido featherweight: Jose Perez (2-1) vs. J.T. Donaldson (2-1)
Mgba mbụ nke dị fechaa: J.J. Okanovich (2-1) vs. Luis Vargas (Mpụta mbụ)
Mgba mbụ nke dị fechaa: Hugo Lujan (0-1) vs. Cesar Gonzalez (Mpụta mbụ)
Welterweight “VOW” mbido mbụ: Dominic Sumer (Mpụta mbụ) vs. Justin Roswell (1-0)
Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Danasabe Mohammed (5-0) vs. Dwight Grant (6-1)
Flyweight Preliminary Bout: Sarah D'Alelio (10-6) vs. Jaimelene Nievera (4-1)