BELLATOR 179 PRELIMINARY MATCHUPS SET

LOS ANGELES — A newly announced heavyweight bout featuring Cheick Kongo (26-10-2) contra Augusto Sakai (9-0-1) has been added to the already-electric Bellator 179: Daley vs. MacDonald evento, which emanates from The SSE Arena, Wembley on May 19.

Kongo, the French-born heavyweight, is currently riding a four-fight win streak that includes wins over Oli Thompson and Alexander Volkov, while the 25-year-old Sakai looks to stay unbeaten and make a name for himself in the division.

Además, preliminary matchups featuring some of the U.K.’s best up-and-coming talent have been finalized for the event.

Bellator 179: Daley vs. MacDonald will be broadcast on SPIKE at 9 p.m. Y/8 p.m. Connecticut. Las entradas para el evento ya están a la venta en The SSE Arena, Taquilla de Wembley (0844 815 0815), ssearena.co.uk y axs.com.

Actualizado Bellator 179: Daley vs. MacDonald Tarjeta principal:

Evento Principal welter: Paul Daley (39-14-2) vs. Rory MacDonald (18-4)

Combate de peso welter: Michael Página (12-0) vs. Derek Anderson (14-3)

Combate de características de peso semipesado: Liam McGeary (12-1) vs. Linton Vassell (17-5)

Característica de peso pesado Bout: Cheick Kongo (26-10-2) vs. Augusto Sakai (9-0-1)

Tarjeta Preliminar:

Ligera pelea preliminar: Jay Dods (6-0) vs. Alfie Davis (6-1)

Peso pesado preliminar Bout: Rob Beech (4-1) vs. Stav Economou (17-5)

Peso mosca preliminar Bout: Jamie Powell (6-1) vs. Amir Albazi (8-0)

Peso Welter preliminar Bout: Umer Kayani (4-3) vs. Nathan Jones (10-5)

Peso Welter preliminar Bout: Dan Vinni (14-14) vs. Alex Lohore (10-1)

Mediano preliminar Bout: Liam Etebar (6-1) vs. Rafal Cejra Cejrowski (2-0)

Catchweight Preliminary Bout (150 libras.): Jeremy petley (10-8) vs. Chase Morton (6-3)

Mediano preliminar Bout: Marcin Prostko (4-5) vs. Mike Shipman (9-1)

De peso gallo preliminar Bout: Salih Kulucan (4-5) vs. Diego Barbosa (3-0)