Також, Appearances by Former Bellator Champ and Monster Energy Athlete Phil Davis and MMA Legend Dan Henderson
ЛОС-АНДЖЕЛЕС – Following the successful debut of the Monster Energy Bellator MMA Fight Series at the Monster Energy NASCAR All-Star Race in May, the series returns for its second event on Субота, Серпня 19 next to Bristol Motor Speedway, located at the Earhart Campground, in Bristol, Штат Теннесі.
Prior to the start of the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Bass Pro Shops NRA Night Race, the Monster Energy Bellator MMA Fight Series will feature exciting MMA action throughout Субота afternoon from 4–5:30 p.m. І. Admission to the event is free to fans.
Додатково, fans will have the opportunity to meet former Bellator light heavyweight champion and Monster Energy athlete Phil “Mr. Wonderful” Davis, as well as former PRIDE and STRIKEFORCE titleholder Dan “Hendo” Henderson, at the Monster Energy display in the Fan Zone on П'ятниця, Серпня 18 від 3-4 p.m. І.
“Bellator’s partnership with Monster Energy has opened the door for many new and exciting opportunities,” Bellator President Scott Coker said. “The Monster Energy Bellator MMA Fight Series allows us to share our brand of entertainment with an entirely different fan base. Following the success and feedback of the first event in May, we are thrilled to work together with Hans Molenkamp, Aaron Quesada and the entire Monster Energy team again to bring Bellator MMA action to the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series in Bristol.”
Through Bellator MMA, alongside longstanding partner Monster Energy, mixed martial arts will be included as a pre-race activation exclusively for fans in attendance. The lineup в суботу will consist of four MMA bouts featuring some of the best regional up-and-coming talent, with the main event prospects in consideration to be signed to a multi-fight Bellator MMA contract.
The Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Bass Pro Shops NRA Night Race takes place Субота, Серпня 19 на 7:30 p.m. І.. Tickets to the race are available at NASCAR.com/tickets, BristolMotorSpeedway.com/tickets or by calling Bristol Motor Speedway at 1-866-415-4158.
Situated beside Bristol Motor Speedway, Earhart Campground has become a full-service facility offering spectacular camping opportunities, daily parking and tailgating sites, retail vending, corporate marketing and sponsor-hosted hospitality sites. Race fans looking to make camping reservations can visit EarhartCampground.com для отримання додаткової інформації.
Оновлений Monster Energy Bellator MMA Fight Series at Bristol Motor Speedway Fight Card:
Головна подія в напівсередній: Ben Sergent (7-0, Nashville, Тенн.) проти. Brandon Bell (7-6, Johnson City, Тенн.)
Легкий бій: Nick Gehrts (7-2, Knoxville, Тенн.) проти. Ken Beverly (5-2, Hazard, Ky.)
Легкий бій: Damir Ferhatbegovic (3-1, Knoxville, Тенн.) проти. Jonathan Pearce (4-3, Johnson City, Тенн.)
Featherweight Amateur Bout: Ahva Mayi (4-1, Nashville, Тенн.) проти. Preston Schick (6-0, Johnson City, Тенн.)
Please visit Bellator.com for details.
*Event schedule subject to change.
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