ΟΙ ΑΓΓΕΛΟΙ - France has approved the practice of mixed martial arts and has placed the sport under the supervision of the French Boxing Federation (FFB). With these recent government approvals, Bellator is pleased to announce that it will become the first promotion to hold a major MMA event in France with a monumental show on Saturday, Οκτώβριος 10, 2020 at Accor Arena in Paris. Bellator Paris θα διαθέτουν 13 MMA bouts and three boxing matchups.

Among the athletes competing atBellator Paris, 10 French fighters will appear on the card, including the renownedCheick Kongo (30-10-2, 1 NC), who will face off againstTim Johnson (14-6) σε μια σύγκρουση βαρέων βαρών. Επιπλέον, an exciting welterweight bout betweenΜιχαήλ “Δηλητήριο” Σελίδα (17-1), πιο γνωστό στους οπαδούς ως «MVP,” and the debuting undefeatedΡος Χιούστον (8-0,1 NC) is also booked for the event.

A limited number of fans will be allowed in attendance for this historic event. Tickets will be available beginning at 10 π.μ.. CEST on Tuesday, Σεπτέμβριος 15 στοaccorarena.com καιbellator.fr.

Following the governmental decree, the French Boxing Federation is responsible for the implementation of MMA in France. “If I made the choice to initiate a delegation procedure for MMA, it was for its recognition; it is to liberate, supervise and develop its practice,” indicates the Minister of Sports, Roxana Maracineanu. This is a turning point in the history of French sport, as MMA is a discipline that is enjoying growing success, proven by these events capable of bringing together thousands of people and attracting millions of spectators.

 

“This is a monumental moment in the history of the sport, as well as our organization, and I am honored that Bellator will promote the very first MMA event in France by a major promotion,»Δήλωσε ο Bellator Πρόεδρος Scott Coker. “Many people have worked tirelessly to bring this to fruition, and it would not have been possible without the support of the Minister of Sports, Roxana Maracineanu, as well as the French Kickboxing Federation sanctioning body. I would also like to thank Accor Arena, who have been an incredible venue partner, and I cannot wait for the French fans to be in attendance and join us live for what will be an unforgettable night of action in Paris on Oct 10.”

Διατηρώντας ένα εντυπωσιακό ρεκόρ ΜΜΑ του 30-10-2, 1 NC, Ο Γάλλος Cheick Kongo επιστρέφει στη δράση μετά από έναν αγώνα τίτλου ενάντια στον πρωταθλητή βαρέων βαρών Ryan Bader τον περασμένο Σεπτέμβριο. Ο πρώην kickboxer παραμένει αήττητος έκτοτε 2015 and will enter the Bellator cage on home soil for a rematch against a familiar opponent in heavyweight contender, Tim Johnson. With the most fights (15) and wins (12) in Bellator heavyweight history, as well as victories over Vitaly Minakov, Μίρκο Κρο, Antoni Hardonk and Matt Mitrione, the Parisian is planning for a successful homecoming on Oct. 10.

On the heels of a dominant TKO victory over veteran Matt Mitrione atBellator 243 τον Αύγουστο, Tim Johnson is set to compete for the third time in 2020 αναζητώντας εκδίκηση σε μια ρεβάνς από 2018 against Cheick Kongo. Τώρα προπονούμαι έξω από το Λας Βέγκας, Ο Τζόνσον κέρδισε γρήγορα τη θέση του κοντά στην κορυφή της κατηγορίας βαρέων βαρών Bellator με τις πρόσφατες νίκες του, συμπεριλαμβανομένου ενός viral νοκ-άουτ πάνω από τον Tyrell Fortune τον Φεβρουάριο. Boasting a career record of 14-6, με 11 coming by way of finish, the Minnesota-born military veteran looks to carry his momentum into a fight that has future world title implications.

Αυτήν τη στιγμή ακολουθεί ένα σερί νικών τριών αγώνων, Michael "δηλητήριο" Σελίδα, πιο γνωστό στους οπαδούς ως «MVP,” επιστρέφει με την πρόθεση να χαλάσει το ντεμπούτο της ευρωπαϊκής προοπτικής welterweight, Ρος Χιούστον. Διατηρώντας ρεκόρ καριέρας 17-1, με 14 νίκες έρχονται μέσω διακοπής, the pride of London Shootfighters looks to remind people why he is one of the most exciting strikers in all of MMA. In addition to his MMA accolades, Page is a 10-time kickboxing world champion and also undefeated as a professional boxer.

After signing with Bellator in February, Scotland’s Ross Houston will make his promotional debut against one of Bellator’s biggest stars in Michael Page. Το "The Hitman" σχεδιάζει να κρατήσει το δικό του 8-0, 1 NC undefeated record intact and moving one step closer to Bellator gold in the toughest test of his career to date. With three submission victories to his name, Houston’s Brazilian jiu-jitsu skills make him a viable threat if the fight goes to the ground against one of Bellator’s most feared strikers.

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ΕνημερώθηκεBellator ParisΚάρτα:

Heavyweight Feature Fight: Cheick Kongo(30-10-2, 1 NC) έναντιTim Johnson(14-6)

Welterweight Χαρακτηριστικό πάλης: Michael Page(17-1) έναντιΡος Χιούστον(8-0, 1 NC)

*Κάρτα υπόκεινται σε αλλαγή.

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