SAN JOSE, CALIF. (Feb. 16, 2017) – We are just days away from one of the most highly anticipated heavyweight battles in Bellator MMA history, kimi Fedor Emelianenko (36-4, 1 NC) və Matt Mitrione (11-5) headline a massive main card at Bellator 172. Bir daha, Bellator’s digital team has put together a collection of exclusive new content in preparation of Şənbə günkü festivities at SAP Center. If you’re searching for a deeper look inside these competitors’ road to the main event, join us as we explore some fantastic behind-the-scenes footage available now on Bellator’s dynamic YouTube page.

 

The Legend of Fedor’s Sweater Fedor’s monumental career goes hand-in-hand with his “Glorious Sweater of Absolute Victory.” Adam Carolla and others chime in on the Russian slugger’s mysterious attire.	What to Watch: Fedor vs. Mitrione Bellator 172 features a must-watch heavyweight main event between Fedor Emelianenko and Matt Mitrione, but before the two meet inside the cage Jimmy Smith covers what’s at stake.

Backstage With Fedor Emelianenko Let’s go backstage with one of the game’s greatest and take a closer look at the initial signing that took place at the promotion’s last event in San Jose at Bellator 165.	Sit Down With Matt Mitrione Heavyweight superstar Matt Mitrione sits down with us to discuss his upcoming main event showdown with the legendary Fedor.

In Focus: Josh Thomson We take a closer look at Josh Thomson’s story and close relationship with Bellator MMA President Scott Coker in the latest edition of In Focus.

MÜBARİZƏ HAQQINDA: The evening’s main event features a highly anticipated heavyweight slugfest pitting the legendary Fedor Emelianenko (36-4, 1 NC) qarşı Matt Mitrione (11-5).

 

San Jose’s own Josh Thomson (22-8, 1 NC) returns to the Bellator MMA cage to take on veteran knockout artistPatricky “Pitbull” (16-8) in a lightweight co-main clash. Fans can also experience a heavyweight feature fight pittingCheick konqo dili (25-10-2) against British phenom Oli Thompson (17-9) and a female flyweight fight pairing Veta Arteaga (2-1) qarşı Brooke Mayo (Debüt). Nəhayət, a welterweight showdown pitting Josh Koscheck (17-10) qarşıMauricio Alonso (12-7, 1 NC) rounds out the Spike-televised main card action.

 

Bellator 172: Fedor vs. Mitrione canlı və SPIKE pulsuz hava 9 dək. VƏ/8 dək. CT, while preliminary bouts will stream live on Bellator.com and The Bellator Mobile App. Very few tickets remain and they can be purchased at the SAP Center Box Office, eləcə də Ticketmaster.com və Bellator.com.

 

tam Bellator 172: Fedor vs. Mitrione SPIKE-Televised Main Card:

Ağır Main Event: Fedor Emelianenko (36-4, 1 NC) vs. Matt Mitrione (11-5)

Lightweight Feature Fight: Josh Thomson (22-8, 1 NC) vs. Patricky “Pitbull” (16-8)

Heavyweight Feature Fight: Cheick konqo dili (25-10-2) vs. Oli Thompson (17-9)

Flyweight Feature Fight: Veta Arteaga (2-1) vs. Brooke Mayo (Debüt)

Welter Siklet Feature mübarizə: Josh Koscheck (17-10) vs. Mauricio Alonso (12-7, 1 NC)

 

Bellator.com-Streamed Preliminary Card:

Middleweight İlkin Bout: Anatoli Tokov (24-2) vs. Francisco Fransa (13-4-1)

Welterweight Prelim Bout: James Terry (18-9) vs. J.C. Llamas (8-5)

Lightweight Prelim Bout: Nikko Jackson (1-1) vs. Cesar Gonzalez (0-1)

Featherweight Prelim Bout: Juan Cardenas (1-0) vs. Luis Vargas (0-1)

Welterweight Prelim Bout: Dominic Sumner (1-0) vs. Abraham Esav (1-0)

Flyweight Prelim Bout: Anthony Do (4-1) vs. Bobby Escalante (4-5)

Flyweight Prelim Bout: Matt Ramirez (1-2) vs. Jeremy Murphy (3-3)

Lightweight Prelim Bout: Söz deyil. Okanovich (3-1) vs. Zach Andrews (5-1)

Featherweight Prelim Bout: Abner Perez (Debüt) vs. Gaston Bolanos (Debüt)

Featherweight Prelim Bout: Justin Tenedora (Debüt) vs. Roque Reyes (0-3)

Middleweight Prelim Bout: Martin Sano (4-2) vs. Diego Herzog (4-2)

 

MIDDLEWEIGHT BOUT FEATURING ANATOLY TOKOV AGAINST FRANCISCO FRANCE ADDED TO THE PRELIMINARY CARD

HOLLYWOOD, CALIF. (Yanvar 31, 2017) – A welterweight bout pitting Josh Koscheck (17-10) qarşı Mauricio Alonso(12-7, 1 NC) has been added to the Spike-televised main card of Bellator 172: Fedor vs. Mitrione San Jose SAP Mərkəzində, Calif. haqqında Fevral 18, 2017.

 

Əlavə, recently signed Russian star Anatoli Tokov (24-2) is set to square off against Francisco Fransa (13-4-1) in a middleweight clash that will be featured on the Bellator.com-streamed undercard, while a previously announced main card bout between Adam Piccolotti və Brent Primus has been cancelled after Piccolotti has been forced to withdraw due to an undisclosed injury.

 

Bellator 172: Fedor vs. Mitrione will be broadcast live and free on SPIKE at 9 dək. VƏ/8 dək. CT, ilkin hərəkət Bellator.com və Bellator Mobil Tətbiqində yayımlanacaq. Tickets for the event are on sale now at the SAP Center Box Office as well as Ticketmaster.com.

 

Koscheck will be making his highly anticipated Bellator MMA debut after signing with the Viacom-owned promotion in 2015. Prior to the signing, “Kos” competed under the UFC banner for nearly a decade, compiling 15 wins and nine finishes. Indi, the 39-year-old Dethrone Base Camp product hopes to soar to the top of Bellator MMA’s stacked welterweight class and add to his impressive resume of 17 karyera qələbələr. Never one to mince words, Koscheck has made it clear that he hopes to once again meet Paul Daley inside the cage, but first, Fresno, Calif. native must get through Alonso on Feb. 18 when he returns to action on Spike.

 

Hailing from Parana, Braziliya, Alonso will be making his second appearance under the direction of Bellator MMA and first in the welterweight division since 2014. The 36-year-old enters the bout riding a recent string of success, earning victories in each of his last two contests and seven of his last 10 geri dating 2010. Of his 12 karyera qazanır, Alonso has finished his opponent five times, including four knockouts. Alonso will look to build off of an undefeated 2016 campaign when he competes on Feb 18.

 

Under the tutelage of the legendary Fedor Emilianenko, Tokov has strung together an impressive resume of his own, where from 2012 qədər 2016, the prospect was riding a streak of 17 matçlıq qalibiyyət. The 26-year-old Russian is known to end fights early and often, finishing his opponent in 19 və onun 24 karyera qazanır, including nine first round finishes. If Tokov is going to continue to blossom on the Bellator roster, he will have to defeat his opponent on Feb. 18 ilk.

 

Hailing from Gilbert, Arizona, 18-fight veteran France enters the bout having won six of his last eight contests, including one draw and five finishes. The 33-year-old submission specialist will be making his third appearance under the Bellator MMA banner and first in nearly a year at Bellator 172. “Kiko” brings with him one of the most dynamic ground games in the division, başa 12 və onun 13 victims via submission; displaying a wide array of devastating techniques, including rear-naked and arm-triangle chokes, arm bars, and kimuras.

 

Yenilənib Bellator 172: Fedor vs. Mitrione Əsas Card:

Ağır Main Event: Fedor Emelianenko (36-4, 1 NC) vs. Matt Mitrione (11-5)

Yüngül Co-Main Event: Josh Thomson (22-8, 1 NC) vs. Patricky “Pitbull” (16-8)

Ağır çəkili xüsusiyyət: Cheick konqo dili (25-10-2) vs. Oli Thompson (17-9)

Orta çəki Xüsusiyyət Bout: Josh Koscheck (17-10) vs. Mauricio Alonso (12-7, 1 NC)

 

Preliminary Bouts:

Middleweight Preliminary Fight: Anatoli Tokov (24-2) vs. Francisco Fransa (13-4-1)

Welter Siklet İlkin Bout: James Terry (18-9) vs. David Douglas (9-6)

Yüngül İlkin Bout: Nikko Jackson (1-1) vs. Cesar Gonzalez (0-1)

Featherweight İlkin Bout: Juan Cardenas (1-0) vs. Luis Vargas (0-1)

Welter Siklet İlkin Bout: Danasabe Mohammed (5-1) vs. Carlos Rocha (9-4)

Flyweight Pre Pre Bout: Anthony Do (4-1) vs. Bobby Escalante (4-5)

Flyweight Pre Pre Bout: Matt Ramirez (1-2) vs. Jeremy Murphy (3-3)

Yüngül İlkin Bout: Söz deyil. Okanovich (3-1) vs. Paradise Vaovasa (5-1)

Featherweight İlkin Bout: Justin Tenedora (Debüt) vs. Roque Reyes (0-3)