International knockout artists Cheick Kongo and Alexander Volkov clash on June 26 in headlining bout of “Bellator MMA: Kongo motsutsana. Volkov”

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Santa Monica, Calif. (April 21, 2015) – French striking specialist Cheick Kongo (22-10-2) and former Bellator MMA Heavyweight World Champion Alexander “Drago” Volkov (24-5) will stand toe-to-toe in the Bellator MMA cage on June 26.

 

The two sluggers clash in the five-round main event of “Bellator MMA: Kongo motsutsana. Volkov,” which takes place at Kansas Star Event Center Arena in Mulvane, Mulole.

 

The heavyweight slugfest joins previously announced matchups of lightweights Dave “The CavemanRickels (16-3) vs. John “The Natural” Alessio (35-17) and former Bellator MMA featherweight champion Pat “Paddy Mike” Curran (20-7) vs. Yamauchi pamwamba (18-2) on the event’s featured portion.

 

The night’s main card airs live and free on Spike at 9 p.m. AND/ 8 p.m. CT, pamene kuyambirira mwauchidakwa akukhamukira pa Spike.com.

 

Zoonjezerapo mwauchidakwa adzakhala analengeza posachedwapa.

 

Matikiti “Bellator MMA: Kongo motsutsana. Volkov,” amene kuyamba pa $17 and include cageside seats for just $97, Pakalipano likupezeka pa Ticketmaster.com.

 

Kongo, ndi 6 phazi 4 France, is a striking ace who boasts black belts in both Karate and Kendo. A multiple-time world champion in kickboxing, Kongo tsopano ukunena basi MMA ndipo wamanga 4-2 mbiri pansi pa Bellator MMA mbendera. One of the most imposing figures in all of MMA, Kongo boasts 12 career knockout victories, including the sport’s 2011 “Knockout of the Year.

 

The 26-year-old Volkov is an eight-time Bellator MMA veteran who rose to the promotion’s highest rank in 2012 as the Bellator MMA Heavyweight World Champion. Though he would eventually cede the belt to current title holder Vitaly Minakov, Volkov bounced right back with three-consecutive stoppage wins. M'kalata yake 24 ntchito kupambana, Volkov has scored 17 ndi knockout.

 

“Bellator MMA: Kongo motsutsana. Volkov” - Friday, June 26, Kanas Star Event Center Arena, MULVANE, Kansas

 

Bellator Heavyweight Main Kadamsanayu: Cheick Kongo (22-10-2) vs. Alexander Volkov (24-5)

Bellator opepuka Mbali Nkhondo: Dave Rickels (16-3) vs. John Alessio (35-17)

Bellator Featherweight Mbali Nkhondo: Pat Curran (20-7) vs. Yamauchi pamwamba (18-2)

Easy Tweet: ".@ Kongo4real ndipo @AlexDragoVolkov set to headline #Bellator139 pa @KansasStarArena pa June 26. http://bit.ly/1GfVzbx"

 

Santa Monica, Calif. (April 21, 2015) – French striking specialist Cheick Kongo (22-10-2) and former Bellator MMA Heavyweight World Champion Alexander “Drago” Volkov (24-5) will stand toe-to-toe in the Bellator MMA cage on June 26.

 

The two sluggers clash in the five-round main event of “Bellator MMA: Kongo motsutsana. Volkov,” which takes place at Kansas Star Event Center Arena in Mulvane, Mulole.

 

The heavyweight slugfest joins previously announced matchups of lightweights Dave “The CavemanRickels (16-3) vs. John “The Natural” Alessio (35-17) and former Bellator MMA featherweight champion Pat “Paddy Mike” Curran (20-7) vs. Yamauchi pamwamba (18-2) on the event’s featured portion.

 

The night’s main card airs live and free on Spike at 9 p.m. AND/ 8 p.m. CT, pamene kuyambirira mwauchidakwa akukhamukira pa Spike.com.

 

Zoonjezerapo mwauchidakwa adzakhala analengeza posachedwapa.

 

Matikiti “Bellator MMA: Kongo motsutsana. Volkov,” amene kuyamba pa $17 and include cageside seats for just $97, Pakalipano likupezeka pa Ticketmaster.com.

 

Kongo, ndi 6 phazi 4 France, is a striking ace who boasts black belts in both Karate and Kendo. A multiple-time world champion in kickboxing, Kongo tsopano ukunena basi MMA ndipo wamanga 4-2 mbiri pansi pa Bellator MMA mbendera. One of the most imposing figures in all of MMA, Kongo boasts 12 career knockout victories, including the sport’s 2011 “Knockout of the Year.

 

The 26-year-old Volkov is an eight-time Bellator MMA veteran who rose to the promotion’s highest rank in 2012 as the Bellator MMA Heavyweight World Champion. Though he would eventually cede the belt to current title holder Vitaly Minakov, Volkov bounced right back with three-consecutive stoppage wins. M'kalata yake 24 ntchito kupambana, Volkov has scored 17 ndi knockout.

 

“Bellator MMA: Kongo motsutsana. Volkov” - Friday, June 26, Kanas Star Event Center Arena, MULVANE, Kansas

 

Bellator Heavyweight Main Kadamsanayu: Cheick Kongo (22-10-2) vs. Alexander Volkov (24-5)

Bellator opepuka Mbali Nkhondo: Dave Rickels (16-3) vs. John Alessio (35-17)

Bellator Featherweight Mbali Nkhondo: Pat Curran (20-7) vs. Yamauchi pamwamba (18-2)

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