A.J. MCKEE PUTS UNDEFEATED MARK ON THE LINE AGAINST HENRY CORRALES AND BUBBA JENKINS LOOKS TO EVEN THE SCORE AGAINST GEORGI KARAKHANYAN
സന്ത മാനിക, Calif (ജൂലൈ 25, 2016) – Two high-profile featherweight attractions have been added to the main card of the recently announced "Bellator 160: ഹെൻഡേഴ്സൺ വി.എസ്. Pitbull” ഇവന്റ് ആഗസ്റ്റ് 26 at Honda Center in Anaheim, കാലിഫ്. The first pitting the undefeated A.J. ലത്തിഫ് (4-0) എതിരായി ഹെൻറി Corrales (12-3), and the second newly-announced bout will see തകരാര് ജെങ്കിൻസ്(11-2) attempt to avenge a previous loss against Georgi Karakhanyan (24-6-1).
ടിക്കറ്റ് "Bellator 160: ഹെൻഡേഴ്സൺ വി.എസ്. Pitbull” ആരംഭിക്കുന്നത് $30 and can be purchased now on Ticketmaster and at Honda Center Box Office. ചെയ്തത് തുറന്ന ഇവന്റ് വാതിൽ 4:45 മികവിനും. പി.ടി. local time and the first preliminary bout – which streams live on Bellator.com ഒപ്പംBellator മൊബൈൽ അപ്ലിക്കേഷൻ — ആരംഭിക്കുന്നു 5:00 മികവിനും. പി.ടി.. Additional contests will be announced in the coming weeks.
The main event of the evening features a marquee matchup at 155-pounds, എപ്പോൾ ബെന്സന് ഹെൻഡേഴ്സൺ (23-6) returns to the division that he reigned supreme over for the many years to face former featherweight champion Patricio “Pitbull” (25-3), who is moving up in weight for the bout. Both men will be vying for a shot at Michael Chandler’s championship belt when they meet on ആഗസ്റ്റ് 26 ആനേഹൈമ് ലെ.
At 21 വയസ്, McKee is undoubtedly one of the of mixed martial arts top young prospects. After beginning his career 7-1 ഒരു അമേച്വർ ആയി, “Mercenary” has made a splash on the professional circuit, recording a perfect 4-0 mark through his first four bouts. McKee has fought under the Bellator MMA banner since day one of his professional career, finishing all of his contests in the opening frame, including three knockouts and a rear-naked choke submission. The Long Beach, കാലിഫ്. native will bring his flashy skillset just down the 91 Freeway to Honda Center, where he will have the opportunity to put on a show in front of his hometown fans.
After beginning his professional career 12-0, Corrales will enter the cage for the second time this year in search of his first win under the direction of Bellator MMA. Since joining the Scott Coker-led promotion, Corrales has fought nothing short of elite talent, challenging current champion ഡാനിയൽ സ്ട്രൗസ്, ഇമ്മാനുവൽ സാഞ്ചസ്, and Patricio “Pitbull” on short notice. Of his 12 ജീവിതം വിജയം, the 29-year-old featherweight has earned four knockouts and six submissions; including a brutal knockout of Gustavo Limon just 20 seconds into round one. Fighting out of Whittier, കാലിഫ്., Corrales will share the home floor with his opponent and fellow California native, A.J. ലത്തിഫ്, in Anaheim during the main card of "Bellator 160: ഹെൻഡേഴ്സൺ വി.എസ്. Pitbull” മേല് ആഗസ്റ്റ് 26.
A longtime veteran of Bellator MMA, Karakhanyan will look to get back on track after dropping two closely-contested decision losses against Jenkins, who he handily defeated nearly two years ago via guillotine submission. Known to many mixed martial arts fans and pundits as “Insane,” the 31-year-old has finished 18 അവന്റെ 24 ഒരു പ്രൊഫഷണൽ ആയി വിജയങ്ങൾ, winning titles in multiple regional promotions along the way. A product of Millenia MMA in Rancho Cucamonga, കാലിഫ്., where he trains alongside close friend Saad Awad, the Russian fighter is finally healthy following multiple setbacks to his knee. Karakhanyan now looks to climb the 145-pound ladder, in a stacked division that he once sat atop as the No. 1 അവകാശപ്പെടുന്ന.
Just a few years ago, Bubba Jenkins was widely regarded as the top MMA prospect in all of the sport, though the title became tainted following the aforementioned loss to Karakhanyan at “Bellator 132.” The former NCAA National Champion wrestler with Arizona State University now has three consecutive wins under his belt, and is looking for redemption. Heading into his 11th fight under the Bellator MMA banner, the 28-year-old “Highlight Kid” looks to put on a stand-out performance in Bellator’s incredibly deep featherweight division.
"Bellator Updated 160: ഹെൻഡേഴ്സൺ വി.എസ്. Pitbull” Main Card:
Bellator MMA Lightweight No. 1 Contender Main Event: ബെന്സന് ഹെൻഡേഴ്സൺ (23-6) Vs. പട്രീഷ്യോ "Pitbull മുഖേന" Freire (25-3)
Bellator MMA ൽ Featherweight ഫീച്ചർ പ്രിസിഡന്റ്: A.J. ലത്തിഫ് (4-0) Vs. ഹെൻറി Corrales (12-3)
Bellator MMA ൽ Featherweight ഫീച്ചർ പ്രിസിഡന്റ്: തകരാര് ജെങ്കിൻസ് (11-2) Vs. Georgi Karakhanyan (24-6-1)
