HOLLYWOOD, CALIFÓRNIA. (Janeiro 27, 2017) – A lightweight feature bout pitting Josh Thomson (22-8, 1 NC) contra Patricky "Pitbull" (16-8) will serve as the co-main event of Bellator 172 a SAP Center, em San Jose, Califa. em fevereiro. 18.
The contest joins a stacked main card that includes a pair of heavyweight competitors featuring Fedor Emelianenko (36-4, 1 NC) contra Matt Mitrione(11-5) in the main event and Cheick Kongo (25-10-2) contra Foi Thompson (17-9) in main card action. Além, undefeated lightweights Adam Piccolot (9-0) e Brent Primus (7-0) round out the Spike-televised main card. Concursos adicionais serão anunciados em breve.
Bellator 172 será transmitido ao vivo e gratuitamente no SPIKE em 9 p.m. E/8 p.m. CT, enquanto a ação preliminar será transmitida no Bellator.com e no aplicativo Bellator Mobile. Os ingressos para o evento já estão à venda no SAP Center Box Office, bem como no Ticketmaster.com.
After earning victories in each of his first seven professional contests, the 38-year-old Thomson joined forces with the UFC and Strikeforce, stringing together an impressive resume that included notable wins over Nate Diaz and Gilbert Melendez. Now under the direction of Bellator MMA, “The Punk” has recorded back-to-back finishes in his first two bouts with the Scott Coker-led promotion. Com 16 da sua 22 vitórias na carreira por nocaute ou finalização, Thomson is always a threat to end his opponent’s night early. Hailing from San Jose, Calif., Thomson hopes to put on a show in front of his hometown faithful and move one step closer to finally meeting Bellator MMA Lightweight Champion Michael Chandler.
The 31-year-old “Pitbull” enters the cage for the 17th time under the Bellator MMA umbrella, second most in the promotion’s history behind only David Rickels. The Brazilian knockout artist continues to be at the forefront of Bellator MMA’s lightweight division and has tallied six wins over his past nine bouts, including a trio of knockouts over proven veterans Rickels, Derek Campos, e Ryan Couture. Hailing from Rio Grande Do Norte, Brasil, Freire has notched 10 knockouts over his professional career, with five of the finishes coming in the opening round of action. “Pitbull” will once again look to play the role of spoiler when he tries to take down San Jose’s own Thomson on Fevereiro. 18.
Completo Bellator 172: Fedor vs. Mitrione Cartão Principal:
Evento Principal de Pesos Pesados: Fedor Emelianenko (36-4, 1 NC) vs. Matt Mitrione (11-5)
Co-Main leve Evento: Josh Thomson (22-8, 1 NC) vs. Patricky “Pitbull (16-8)
Luta de recursos pesados: Cheick Kongo (25-10-2) vs. Foi Thompson (17-9)
Luta Recurso Leve: Adam Piccolot (9-0) vs. Brent Primus (7-0)
Lutas Preliminares:
Luta preliminar peso meio-médio: James Terry (18-9) vs. David Douglas (9-6)
Luta preliminar leve: Nikko Jackson (1-1) vs. Cesar Gonzalez (0-1)
Luta preliminar peso pena: Juan Cardenas (1-0) vs. Luis vargas (0-1)
Luta preliminar peso meio-médio: Danasabe Mohammed (5-1) vs. Carlos Rocha (9-4)
Luta Preliminar de Peso Mosca: Anthony Do (4-1) vs. Bobby Escalante (4-5)
Luta Preliminar de Peso Mosca: Matt Ramirez (1-2) vs. Jeremy Murphy (3-3)
Luta preliminar leve: NENHUMA PALAVRA. Okanovich (3-1) vs. Paradise Vaovasa (5-1)
Luta preliminar peso pena: Justin Fork (Estréia) vs. Roque Reyes (0-3)