NEIL GROVE STEPS UP ON SHORT NOTICE TO FIGHT JAMES MULHERON
ΛΟΝΔΊΝΟ — (Ιούλιος 5, 2016) – An injury to Linton Vassell (16-5, 1 NC) has derailed “The Swarm’s” summer plans of competing in front of his fellow Englishmen against Francis Carmont (24-11) during the main card of “Bellator 158: Λονδίνο," η οποία θα πραγματοποιηθεί στιςΙούλιος 16 inside one of the world’s most popular venues, The O2 in London, Αγγλία. Αντί, Carmont will now fight Lukasz Klinger (7-2) στα 205 κιλά.
One of the card’s featured preliminary fights has also changed, with the news that the always-exciting James Mulheron (8-1) will now enter the cage to fight London native Neil Grove(12-7).
In addition to these newly announced bouts, fans will also have the pleasure of watching the always-entertaining British sensation Paul Daley (38-13-2), as he prepares to put on a show for his hometown fans against former welterweight world champion and knockout specialist,Douglas Lima (26-6). Michael "δηλητήριο" Σελίδα (10-0) aims to continue his raging pace and remain unbeaten when he challenges himself against MMA veteran “Cyborg” Santos (21-17). Rounding out the televised action, Matt Mitrione (10-5) will return after his emphatic win last month to face “Britain’s Strongest Man” Oli Thompson (17-8) in a heavyweight beater, καιJames Gallagher (3-0) παίρνει Mike Cutting (6-5).
In the United Kingdom, "Bellator 158: London” will be broadcast on SPIKE UK from 9 – 10 μ.μ. BST and Channel 5 από 10 μ.μ. – midnight BST. Meanwhile in America, the card will air ζωντανά και δωρεάν on SPIKE at 9 μ.μ. ΚΑΙ/PT.
Tickets start at only £40.00 and are on sale now at TheO2.co.uk or The O2 Box Office.
Hailing from Paris, Γαλλία, the 34-year-old Carmont will be making his first appearance of 2016 and fourth under the Bellator MMA umbrella. Carmont had strung together a couple wins before his most recent appearance at "Bellator ΜΜΑ: 1. Dynamite " After winning his first bout of the evening, Carmont replaced an injured Muhammed "Βασιλιάς Μο" Λαβάλ on just a few minutes’ notice, to face a formidable Phil Davis in the tournament final, where he was defeated. Τώρα, “Limitless” looks to upset Klinger during the main card of "Bellator 158: London.”
A native of Przemysl, Πολωνία, Klinger has been competing professionally since 2013 and taken fights almost exclusively in the United Kingdom. The 32-year-old went nearly three years without suffering his first loss as a pro, amassing finishes in all seven of his victories. “Hitman” has laced up the gloves once already in 2016, and now looks to impress in his Bellator MMA debut when he faces Carmont on Ιούλιος 16 at The O2 in London.
"Bellator 158: London” Fight Card
Bellator MMA Welterweight χαρακτηριστικό γνώρισμα: Douglas Lima (26-6) vs. Paul Daley (38-13-2)
Bellator ΜΜΑ βαρέων βαρών χαρακτηριστικό γνώρισμα: Matt Mitrione (10-5) vs. Oli Thompson (17-8)
Bellator MMA Welterweight χαρακτηριστικό γνώρισμα: Michael Page (10-0) vs. Evangelista "Cyborg" Santos (21-17)
Bellator MMA ελαφρύ βαρέων βαρών Feature Bout: Francis Carmont (24-11) vs. Lukasz Klinger (7-2)
Bellator ΜΜΑ Featherweight χαρακτηριστικό γνώρισμα: James Gallagher (3-0) vs. Mike Cutting (6-5)
Προκαταρκτική Κάρτα:
Bellator MMA Heavyweight Preliminary Bout: James Mulheron (8-1) vs. Neil Grove (12-7)
Bellator MMA Middleweight προκαταρκτική περίοδο: Michael Shipman (8-1) vs. Λι Τσάντγουικ (21-12-1)
Bellator MMA Flyweight προκαταρκτική περίοδο: Pietro Menga (12-0) vs. Spencer Hewitt (12-10)
Bellator MMA Bantamweight προκαταρκτική περίοδο: Luiz Tosta (9-2) vs. Dean Garnett (7-0)
Bellator MMA Middleweight προκαταρκτική περίοδο: Jason Radcliffe (8-2) vs. Jack Mason (29-15)
Bellator MMA Welterweight προκαταρκτική περίοδο: Chase Morton (6-2) vs. Nathaniel Wood (8-3)
Bellator MMA Middleweight προκαταρκτική περίοδο: Alex Reid (11-9-1) vs. Manuel Garcia (27-19)
Bellator MMA Middleweight προκαταρκτική περίοδο: C.J.. Meeks (4-1) vs. Danny Mitchell (17-7-1)