SANTA MONICA, Calif. (Septembro 25, 2015) – This past June, fans in St. Louis were deprived of a highly anticipated heavyweight rematch between Bobby "The Dominator" Lashley (13-2) Kaj James “The Colossus” Thompson (20-14, 1 NC), when Thompson was forced to withdraw from the bout due to injury. Sur Vendredo, Novembro 6, the two heavyweights will finally square off at “Bellator 145: Vengeance,? at the Scottrade Center in the Gateway City.
The contest completes the main card of “Bellator 145: ‘Vengeance,” kiuj aeroj vivas sur Spike ĉe 9 P.M. ET/8 P.M. CT, dum preparaj atakoj fluos sur Spike.com ĉe 7 P.M. ET.
Top billing at the Novembro 6 event features two world title bouts when Patricio "Pitbull" Freire (24-2) defends his strap againstDaniel Straus (23-6) Kaj Will "Ill Will" Brooks (16-1) meets submission specialist Marcin Tenita (21-3) kun la 155-funto rimeno sur la linio. “Bellator 145: Vengeance” on Spike will also feature a rematch pitting “Fero” Mikaelo Chandler (13-3) Kontraŭ David “La Caveman” Rickels (16-3, 1 NC).
Biletoj por "Bellator 145: ‘Vengeance,? Kiu komenco #?e nura $30, are on sale now on Ticketmaster.com and at the Ford Box Office at Scottrade Center. Pordojn por la okazaĵo estas malfermita 5:00 P.M. CT Loka tempo, and the first contest takes place shortly after.
Lashley looks to avenge a 2012 split decision loss to Thompson. The unfinished business between the two giant heavyweights was originally scheduled to be settled at “Bellator 134: The British Invasion” and again at “Bellator 138: Nefinita Komerco,? but an injuries sustained by both men caused the fights to be rescheduled.
Thompson, a 6-foot-5 striking specialist, hails from England and has been fighting professionally since 2003. A former rugby player and bodybuilder, “The Colossus” found his true calling in MMA and has been competing around the globe ever since. Fighting some of the best heavyweights in the sport, Inkluzivanta Kimbo Tranĉaĵo, Alexander Emelianenko, Don Frye, Alistair Overeem, Mariusz Pudzianowki, Bob Sapp, Dan Severn and Hidehiko Yoshida, Inter aliaj, Thompson has racked up 11 wins by knockout and another seven by submission.
A 6-foot-3, former WWE superstar, Lashley started training in the grappling arts at age 12 and would go on to win several titles, Inkluzivanta: three National Championships at Missouri Valley College, NAIA Nacia #?ampioneco, a CISM World Championship Silver Medal and two Armed Forces Wrestling Championships during his tenure in the U.S. Armeo. In addition to a professional wrestling career with stints in WWE, ECW and TNA, Lashley began his MMA career in 2008, and has built an impressive resume that includes Bellator MMA submission wins over Karl Etherington, Josh Burns and most recently, a technical knockout of dan Karlo.
“Bellator 145: Vengeance” Updated Fight Card
Bellator Featherweight World Title Bout: Patricio Freire (24-2) #Kontra?. Daniel Straus (23-6)
Bellator Lightweight World Title Bout: Will Brooks (16-1) #Kontra?. Marcin Tenita (21-3)
Bellator Featherweight Feature Bout: Pat Curran (21-7) #Kontra?. Justin Laŭrenco (7-2)
Bellator Lightweight Feature Bout: Mikaelo Chandler (13-3) #Kontra?. David Rickels (16-3, 1 NC)
Bellator Heavyweight Feature Bout: Bobby Lashley (13-2) #Kontra?. James Thompson (20-14, 1 NC)
Prepara Karto:
Bellator Lightweight Feature Bout: Vince Eazelle (9-2) #Kontra?. Chris Heatherly (9-3, 1 NC)
Bellator Bantamweight Feature Bout: Scott Ettling (2-0) #Kontra?. Garrett Mueller (2-0)
Bellator Lightweight Feature Bout: Garrett Gross (6-4) #Kontra?. Luko Nelson (2-1)