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Bellator, Mixed Martial Arts, MMA, Paramount Network

AARON CHALMERS, STAR OF MTV’S ‘GEORDIE SHORE,’ SET TO MAKE PROMOTIONAL DEBUT AT BELLATOR 200 IN LONDON

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WILL TAKE ON ASH GRIFFITHS IN MAIN CARD BOUT ON MAI 25 AT THE SSE ARENA, WEMBLEY

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LOS ANGELES – Bellator is proud to announce that reality star turned MMA fighter Aaron Chalmers (3-0) will make his promotional debut on the main card of historic Bellator 200 gegen Ash Griffiths (4-5) at The SSE Arena, Wembley in London on Freitag, Mai 25.

Fighting out of Newcastle, England, Chalmers steps inside the Bellator cage following three first-round stoppage victories under the direction of BAMMA. Chalmers is a well-known cast member of MTV’s British reality television series “Geordie Shore,” having appeared for 10 seasons beginning in 2014, as well as MTV’s “Ex on the Beach.” He would go on to make his MMA debut in 2017, winning his first bout via submission in the first round. “The Joker” has since defeated two other opponents in under a minute and now looks to take the next step in his professional career.

Griffiths turned pro in 2013, fighting regionally in England, prior to making his debut with Bellator last year during the main card of Bellator 191 in Newcastle. Hailing from Willington, England, the nine-fight veteran provides a tough test for the newcomer. Fans can expect fireworks, when these two compete for bragging rights in front of their U.K. Menge.

The catchweight contest joins a stacked card that already includes a Bellator middleweight title matchup pitting current champ Rafael Carvalho (15-1) gegen Gegard Mousasi (43-6-2), a rematch betweenheavyweight fan-favorites Mirko Cro Cop (36-11-2, 1 NC) und Roy Nelson (23-15), while former titleholder Phil Davis (18-4) annimmt Linton Vassell (18-6) in a light heavyweight matchup and undefeated British striker Michael "Venom" Seite (12-0) erfüllt David "The Caveman" Rickels (19-4, 2 NC) bei Weltergewicht.

Tickets for the event are on sale now at The SSE Arena, Wembley Box Office (0844 815 0815), Ticketmaster.com, ssearena.co.uk und axs.com. Bellator 200 will be broadcast on Paramount Network at 9 p.m. UND/8 p.m. CT, während vorläufige Maßnahme wird auf der Bellator Mobile App auf Bellator.com und global streamen. The main card is now complete, additional preliminary contests will be announced in coming weeks.

Komplett Bellator 200 Hauptkarte:

Mittelgewicht World Title Bout: Rafael Carvalho (15-1) vs. Gegard Mousasi (43-6-2)

Schwergewicht Hauptkarte Bout: Mirko Cro Cop (36-11-2, 1 NC) vs. Roy Nelson (23-15)

Halbschwergewicht Hauptkarte Bout: Phil Davis (18-4) vs. Linton Vassell (18-6)

Weltergewicht Hauptkarte Bout: Michael Page International (12-0) vs. David Rickels (19-4, 2 NC)

163-Pound Fabrikationsringen Hauptkarte Bout: Aaron Chalmers (3-0) vs. Ash Griffiths (4-5)

*Karte Änderungen vorbehalten

Bitte besuchen Sie Bellator.com für weitere Informationen.

Bellator, Mixed Martial Arts, MMA, Spike TV

MICHAEL ‘MAYDAY’ MCDONALD MAKES PROMOTIONAL DEBUT AGAINST PETER LIGIER DURING MAIN EVENT OF BELLATOR 191 IN NEWCASTLE, ENGLAND ON DEC. 15

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VALERIE ‘TROUBLE’ LETOURNEAU ALSO SET FOR BELLATOR DEBUT AGAINST KATE JACKSON

DIE ENGEL - Two of Bellator’s top recent free agent signings, Michael McDonald (17-4) und Valerie Letourneau (8-6), will both make their long-awaited promotional debuts during Bellator 191 at Metro Radio Arena in Newcastle, England on Freitag, Dezember. 15.

 

“Mayday” will take on Peter Ligier (8-1-1) in a bantamweight main event, while “Trouble” will compete at flyweight against Kate Jackson (9-2-1) in der Co-Main Event. Außerdem, British heavyweights collide when James “The Colossus” Thompson (20-16, 1 NC) returns to the Bellator cage where he meets Philip De Fries (13-6, 1 NC). Schließlich, two lightweight contests have also been added, as Jeremy Petley (11-8) battles Lewis Monarch (9-2) and Ash Griffiths (4-4) takes on Mohammad Yahya (3-1).

 

Bellator 191: McDonald vs. Ligier will be broadcast free on SPIKE Freitag, Dezember. 15 bei 9 p.m. UND/ 8 p.m. CT. Tickets for the event can be purchased from Ticketmaster.de & event.co.uk.

 

Nur 26 Jahre alt, McDonald will enter the Bellator cage with experience against some of the top bantamweights the sport of MMA has to offer, including Renan Barao, John Lineker, Urijah Faber and Brad Pickett. A veteran of the WEC and UFC veteran, the Modesto, Calif.-native signed with Bellator following a nine-fight, five-year run with his former promotion. Mit 15 finishes in his 17 gewinnt als Profi, McDonald will look to hand Ligier his first stoppage loss of his career.

 

Hailing from Paris, Frankreich, Ligier turned pro in 2013 and has competed exclusively on the European circuit throughout his 10-fight career. Also known as “BadAzz,” the 31-year-old has finished his opponent in five out of eight opportunities, amounting to an impressive finishing rate of 63%. Now making his debut with Bellator, Ligier formerly competed for BAMMA in 2014.

 

Das in Kanada geborene Létourneau, ein ehemaliger UFC-Titelherausforderer im Strohgewicht, hat eine beeindruckende Erfolgsbilanz spannender Kämpfe, highlighted by a world title contest against former champion Joanna Jedrzejczyk. Jetzt, moving up to her more natural weight class, the 34-year-old American Top Team product will make her debut for Bellator. On Dec. 15, “Trouble” will look to improve upon her eight victories as a professional, Eine Liste mit fünf Ergebnissen, mit vier als Knockout kommen.

 

Fresh off a victory over Colleen Schneider at Bellator 182 im August, the victory gave Jackson five wins in a row, including four stoppages. Jackson hasn’t lost since May of 2013, a period which also included a run on reality television show The Ultimate Fighter Saison 23. Hailing from Lostwithiel, Cornwall, England, Jackson will have the home crowd to her advantage at Bellator 191.

Komplett Bellator 191: McDonald vs. Ligier fight Card:

Bantamgewicht Main Event: Michael McDonald (17-4) vs. Peter Ligier (8-1-1)

Women’s Flyweight Co-Main Event: Valerie Letourneau (8-6) vs. Kate Jackson (9-2-1)

Schwergewicht Feature Bout: James Thompson (20-16, 1 NC) vs. Philip De Fries (13-6, 1 NC)

Leichte Feature Bout: Jeremy Petley (11-8) vs. Lewis Monarch (9-2)

 

Vorläufige Karte:

Leichter vorläufiger Kampf: Mohammad Yahya (3-1) vs. Ash Griffiths (4-4)

 

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