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Bellator 172 OS CONCORRENTES NOS LEVAM ATRÁS DAS CENAS ANTES DA APRESENTAÇÃO DA NOITE DE SÁBADO NO SAP CENTER EM SAN JOSÉ

SÃO JOSÉ, CALIFÓRNIA. (Fevereiro. 16, 2017) - Estamos a poucos dias de uma das batalhas de pesos pesados ​​mais esperadas da história do Bellator MMA, como Fedor Emelianenko (36-4, 1 NC) e Matt Mitrione (11-5) manchete um grande card principal em Bellator 172. Mais uma vez, A equipe digital do Bellator reuniu uma coleção de novos conteúdos exclusivos na preparação de Sábado festividades no SAP Center. Se você está procurando uma visão mais aprofundada do caminho desses concorrentes para o evento principal, Junte-se a nós enquanto exploramos algumas filmagens fantásticas dos bastidores disponíveis agora na dinâmica do Bellator Página do YouTube.

 

A lenda do suéter de Fedor

A carreira monumental de Fedor anda de mãos dadas com seu "Suéter Glorioso da Vitória Absoluta". Adam Carolla e outros falam sobre o traje misterioso do atirador russo.

O que assistir: Fedor vs. Mitrione

Bellator 172 apresenta uma luta principal de peso pesado imperdível entre Fedor Emelianenko e Matt Mitrione, mas antes que os dois se encontrem dentro da jaula, Jimmy Smith cobre o que está em jogo.

Nos bastidores com Fedor Emelianenko

Vamos voltar aos bastidores com um dos melhores do jogo e dar uma olhada mais de perto na contratação inicial que ocorreu no último evento da promoção em San Jose em Bellator 165.

Sente-se com Matt Mitrione

O superastro peso-pesado Matt Mitrione se senta conosco para discutir seu confronto no evento principal com o lendário Fedor.

Em foco: Josh Thomson

Analisamos mais de perto a história de Josh Thomson e o relacionamento próximo com o presidente do Bellator MMA, Scott Coker, na última edição do Em foco.

LUTA INFO: O evento principal da noite apresenta um slugfest altamente antecipado dos pesos pesados, colocando o lendário Fedor Emelianenko (36-4, 1 NC) contra Matt Mitrione (11-5).

 

San Jose’s own Josh Thomson (22-8, 1 NC) retorna à jaula do Bellator MMA para enfrentar o veterano nocauteadorPatricky "Pitbull" (16-8) em um confronto co-principal leve. Os fãs também podem experimentar um boxe de luta de recurso pesadoCheick Kongo (25-10-2) contra o fenômeno britânico Foi Thompson (17-9) e uma dupla feminina de peso mosca Veta Arteaga (2-1) contra Brooke Mayo (Estréia). Por fim, um pitting de confronto meio-médio Josh Koscheck (17-10) contraMauricio Alonso (12-7, 1 NC) completa a ação do card principal transmitida pela TV por Spike.

 

Bellator 172: Fedor vs. Mitrione vai ao ar ao vivo e gratuito no SPIKE em 9 p.m. E/8 p.m. CT, enquanto as lutas preliminares serão transmitidas ao vivo no Bellator.com e no aplicativo Bellator Mobile. Restam muito poucos ingressos e podem ser adquiridos no SAP Center Box Office, bem como Ticketmaster.com e Bellator.com.

 

Completo Bellator 172: Fedor vs. Mitrione Placa principal com televisão SPIKE:

Evento Principal de Pesos Pesados: Fedor Emelianenko (36-4, 1 NC) vs. Matt Mitrione (11-5)

Luta leve de recursos: Josh Thomson (22-8, 1 NC) vs. Patricky "Pitbull" (16-8)

Luta de recursos de peso pesado: Cheick Kongo (25-10-2) vs. Foi Thompson (17-9)

Luta de recursos de peso-mosca: Veta Arteaga (2-1) vs. Brooke Mayo (Estréia)

Luta Welterweight Característica: Josh Koscheck (17-10) vs. Mauricio Alonso (12-7, 1 NC)

 

Cartão preliminar transmitido por Bellator.com:

Luta preliminar do peso médio: Anatoly Tokov (24-2) vs. Francisco França (13-4-1)

Luta preliminar peso meio-médio: James Terry (18-9) vs. J.C. Llamas (8-5)

Luta preliminar leve: Nikko Jackson (1-1) vs. Cesar Gonzalez (0-1)

Luta preliminar peso pena: Juan Cardenas (1-0) vs. Luis vargas (0-1)

Luta preliminar peso meio-médio: Dominic Sumner (1-0) vs. Abraham Vaesau (1-0)

Luta Preliminar de Peso Mosca: Anthony Do (4-1) vs. Bobby Escalante (4-5)

Luta Preliminar de Peso Mosca: Matt Ramirez (1-2) vs. Jeremy Murphy (3-3)

Luta preliminar leve: NENHUMA PALAVRA. Okanovich (3-1) vs. Zach Andrews (5-1)

Luta preliminar peso pena: Abner perez (Estréia) vs. Gaston Bolanos (Estréia)

Luta preliminar peso pena: Justin Fork (Estréia) vs. Roque Reyes (0-3)

Luta Preliminar de Peso Médio: Martin Sano (4-2) vs. Diego herzog (4-2)

JOSH KOSCHECK VOLTA À GAIOLA CONTRA MAURICIO TAMBÉM NO SAP CENTER EM SAN JOSÉ EM FEVEREIRO. 18

 

MIDDLEWEIGHT BOUT COM ANATOLY TOKOV CONTRA FRANCISCO FRANCE ADICIONADO AO CARTÃO PRELIMINAR

HOLLYWOOD, CALIFÓRNIA. (Janeiro 31, 2017) - Uma luta de meio-médio. Josh Koscheck (17-10) contra Mauricio Alonso(12-7, 1 NC) foi adicionado ao cartão principal televisionado por Spike de Bellator 172: Fedor vs. Mitrione a SAP Center, em San Jose, Califa. em Fevereiro 18, 2017.

 

Além, estrela russa recentemente assinada Anatoly Tokov (24-2) está definido para enfrentar Francisco França (13-4-1) em um confronto de médios que será apresentado no undercard transmitido pelo Bellator.com, enquanto uma luta do card principal anunciada anteriormente entre Adam Piccolot e Brent Primus foi cancelado depois que Piccolotti foi forçado a se retirar devido a uma lesão não revelada.

 

Bellator 172: Fedor vs. Mitrione será transmitido ao vivo e gratuitamente no SPIKE em 9 p.m. E/8 p.m. CT, enquanto a ação preliminar será transmitida no Bellator.com e no aplicativo Bellator Mobile. Os ingressos para o evento já estão à venda no SAP Center Box Office, bem como no Ticketmaster.com.

 

Koscheck fará sua muito aguardada estreia no Bellator MMA após assinar com a promoção de propriedade da Viacom em 2015. Antes da assinatura, “Kos” competiu sob a bandeira do UFC por quase uma década, compilando 15 vitórias e nove finalizações. Agora, o produto Dethrone Base Camp de 39 anos espera chegar ao topo da categoria de meio-médio do Bellator MMA e adicionar ao seu currículo impressionante de 17 vitórias na carreira. Nunca mede as palavras, Koscheck deixou claro que espera encontrar mais uma vez Paul Daley dentro da gaiola, mas primeiro, o Fresno, Califa. nativo deve passar por Alonso em fevereiro. 18 quando ele retorna à ação em Spike.

 

Vindo do Paraná, Brasil, Alonso fará sua segunda aparição sob a direção do Bellator MMA e a primeira no meio-médio desde 2014. O lutador de 36 anos entra na luta em uma sequência recente de sucesso, ganhando vitórias em cada uma de suas duas últimas competições e sete de suas últimas 10 que remonta a 2010. Dele 12 vitórias na carreira, Alonso finalizou seu oponente cinco vezes, incluindo quatro nocautes. Alonso vai tentar construir a partir de um invicto 2016 campanha quando ele compete em Fevereiro 18.

 

Sob a tutela do lendário Fedor Emilianenko, Tokov reuniu um currículo impressionante de sua autoria, de onde 2012 para 2016, a perspectiva estava montando uma seqüência de 17 vitórias consecutivas. O russo de 26 anos é conhecido por encerrar as lutas mais cedo e com frequência, terminando seu oponente em 19 da sua 24 vitórias na carreira, incluindo nove finalizações na primeira rodada. Se Tokov vai continuar a florescer na lista do Bellator, ele terá que derrotar seu oponente em Fevereiro. 18 primeiro.

 

Vindo de Gilbert, Arizona, 18-Luta veterana França entra na luta tendo vencido seis de suas últimas oito lutas, incluindo um empate e cinco finalizações. O especialista em finalizações de 33 anos fará sua terceira aparição sob a bandeira do Bellator MMA e a primeira em quase um ano no Bellator 172. “Kiko” traz com ele um dos jogos de chão mais dinâmicos da categoria, acabamento 12 da sua 13 vítimas via submissão; exibindo uma ampla gama de técnicas devastadoras, incluindo mata-leão e triângulo de braço, barras de braço, e kimuras.

 

Atualizado Bellator 172: Fedor vs. Mitrione Cartão Principal:

Evento Principal de Pesos Pesados: Fedor Emelianenko (36-4, 1 NC) vs. Matt Mitrione (11-5)

Co-Main leve Evento: Josh Thomson (22-8, 1 NC) vs. Patricky "Pitbull" (16-8)

Luta de recursos pesados: Cheick Kongo (25-10-2) vs. Foi Thompson (17-9)

Luta de recursos de peso médio: Josh Koscheck (17-10) vs. Mauricio Alonso (12-7, 1 NC)

 

Lutas Preliminares:

Luta preliminar do peso médio: Anatoly Tokov (24-2) vs. Francisco França (13-4-1)

Luta preliminar peso meio-médio: James Terry (18-9) vs. David Douglas (9-6)

Luta Preliminar Leve: Nikko Jackson (1-1) vs. Cesar Gonzalez (0-1)

Luta preliminar peso pena: Juan Cardenas (1-0) vs. Luis vargas (0-1)

Luta preliminar peso meio-médio: Danasabe Mohammed (5-1) vs. Carlos Rocha (9-4)

Luta Preliminar de Peso Mosca: Anthony Do (4-1) vs. Bobby Escalante (4-5)

Luta Preliminar de Peso Mosca: Matt Ramirez (1-2) vs. Jeremy Murphy (3-3)

Luta Preliminar Leve: NENHUMA PALAVRA. Okanovich (3-1) vs. Paradise Vaovasa (5-1)

Luta preliminar peso pena: Justin Fork (Estréia) vs. Roque Reyes (0-3)

JOSH THOMSON RETURNS TO THE BELLATOR MMA CAGE AGAINST PATRICKY PITBULL FOR LIGHTWEIGHT FACEOFF AT SAP CENTER IN SAN JOSE ON FEB. 18

 

HOLLYWOOD, CALIFÓRNIA. (Janeiro 27, 2017) – A lightweight feature bout pitting Josh Thomson (22-8, 1 NC) contra Patricky "Pitbull" (16-8) will serve as the co-main event of Bellator 172 a SAP Center, em San Jose, Califa. em fevereiro. 18.

The contest joins a stacked main card that includes a pair of heavyweight competitors featuring Fedor Emelianenko (36-4, 1 NC) contra Matt Mitrione(11-5) in the main event and Cheick Kongo (25-10-2) contra Foi Thompson (17-9) in main card action. Além, undefeated lightweights Adam Piccolot (9-0) e Brent Primus (7-0) round out the Spike-televised main card. Concursos adicionais serão anunciados em breve.

Bellator 172 será transmitido ao vivo e gratuitamente no SPIKE em 9 p.m. E/8 p.m. CT, enquanto a ação preliminar será transmitida no Bellator.com e no aplicativo Bellator Mobile. Os ingressos para o evento já estão à venda no SAP Center Box Office, bem como no Ticketmaster.com.

After earning victories in each of his first seven professional contests, the 38-year-old Thomson joined forces with the UFC and Strikeforce, stringing together an impressive resume that included notable wins over Nate Diaz and Gilbert Melendez. Now under the direction of Bellator MMA, “The Punk” has recorded back-to-back finishes in his first two bouts with the Scott Coker-led promotion. Com 16 da sua 22 vitórias na carreira por nocaute ou finalização, Thomson is always a threat to end his opponent’s night early. Hailing from San Jose, Calif., Thomson hopes to put on a show in front of his hometown faithful and move one step closer to finally meeting Bellator MMA Lightweight Champion Michael Chandler.

The 31-year-old “Pitbull” enters the cage for the 17th time under the Bellator MMA umbrella, second most in the promotion’s history behind only David Rickels. The Brazilian knockout artist continues to be at the forefront of Bellator MMA’s lightweight division and has tallied six wins over his past nine bouts, including a trio of knockouts over proven veterans Rickels, Derek Campos, e Ryan Couture. Hailing from Rio Grande Do Norte, Brasil, Freire has notched 10 knockouts over his professional career, with five of the finishes coming in the opening round of action. “Pitbull” will once again look to play the role of spoiler when he tries to take down San Jose’s own Thomson on Fevereiro. 18.

 

Completo Bellator 172: Fedor vs. Mitrione Cartão Principal:

Evento Principal de Pesos Pesados: Fedor Emelianenko (36-4, 1 NC) vs. Matt Mitrione (11-5)

Co-Main leve Evento: Josh Thomson (22-8, 1 NC) vs. Patricky “Pitbull (16-8)

Luta de recursos pesados: Cheick Kongo (25-10-2) vs. Foi Thompson (17-9)

Luta Recurso Leve: Adam Piccolot (9-0) vs. Brent Primus (7-0)

 

Lutas Preliminares:

Luta preliminar peso meio-médio: James Terry (18-9) vs. David Douglas (9-6)

Luta preliminar leve: Nikko Jackson (1-1) vs. Cesar Gonzalez (0-1)

Luta preliminar peso pena: Juan Cardenas (1-0) vs. Luis vargas (0-1)

Luta preliminar peso meio-médio: Danasabe Mohammed (5-1) vs. Carlos Rocha (9-4)

Luta Preliminar de Peso Mosca: Anthony Do (4-1) vs. Bobby Escalante (4-5)

Luta Preliminar de Peso Mosca: Matt Ramirez (1-2) vs. Jeremy Murphy (3-3)

Luta preliminar leve: NENHUMA PALAVRA. Okanovich (3-1) vs. Paradise Vaovasa (5-1)

Luta preliminar peso pena: Justin Fork (Estréia) vs. Roque Reyes (0-3)

HEAVYWEIGHT BRAWL PITTING CHEICK KONGO AGAINST OLI THOMPSON ADDED TO ‘BELLATOR 172’ ON FEB. 18

 

BATTLE OF UNDEFEATED ADAM PICCOLOTTI AND BRENT PRIMUS ALSO ADDED TO MAIN CARD

SANTA MONICA, CALIFÓRNIA - (Janeiro 4, 2017) - Cheick Kongo (25-10-2) will challenge Foi Thompson (17-9) during the main card of "Bellator 172: Fedor vs. Mitrione” em Fevereiro 18, 2017 a SAP Center, em San Jose, Califa. Além, undefeated lightweights Adam Piccolot (9-0) e Brent Primus(7-0) are also set to face off during the Spike-televised card.

No evento principal "Bellator 172: Fedor vs. Mitrione," Fedor Emelianenko (36-4, 1 NC) will compete on American Soil for the first since 2011, quando ele conhece Matt Mitrione (11-5). The event will air LIVE and FREE on SPIKE at 9 p.m. E/8 p.m. CT. Os ingressos para o evento começam em apenas $30 and are available at SAP Center Box Office, Bellator.com and Ticketmaster.com. Additional fights will be announced in coming weeks.

Desde que entrou na briga Bellator MMA em 2013, Kongo has strung together an impressive run that has seen him emerge victorious in seven of nine contests, including three consecutive victories. Com 37 career fights under his belt, the Frenchman has tallied 25 professional wins, Incluindo 12 by way of knockout. The knockout artist hopes to build off his victory over Tony Johnson at "Bellator 161: Kongo vs. Johnson," when he welcomes British sensation Oli Thompson back into the Bellator cage.

Hailing from East Sussex, Inglaterra, Thompson enters the matchup in search of his first career win under the direction of the Scott Coker-led promotion. Dating back to 2015, “The Spartan” collected wins in five of his last six bouts, including a pair of brutal first round knockouts. Dele 17 vitórias na carreira, the 36-year-old powerhouse has finished 13 deles, including seven knockouts. A former title-holder of Britain’s Strongest Man competition, Thompson will now look to add to that total when he and Kongo faceoff at SAP Center in San Jose.

Fighting out of Half Moon Bay, Calif., the undefeated Piccolotti is set to return to San Jose, where he has dominated competition over the past few years. Since signing with Bellator MMA, the 28-year-old lightweight has won all five of his bouts, including four consecutive victories in the “Capital of Silicon Valley.” Piccolotti dazzled in his most recent win over Brandon Girtz, ending the veteran’s three-fight winning streak while once again displaying his lethal combination of flawless jiu-jitsu and striking. Piccolotti has finished his opponent in six of nine career wins and three of his past four, making him one of the most dangerous weapons in the 155-pound division.

Primus also carries with him an undefeated target on his chest, as the battle to remain an unbeaten lightweights goes through SAP Center in 2017. Similar to Piccolotti, Primus saw immediate success in the world of mixed martial arts, recording first round finishes in each of his first five fights to begin his professional career. The five-time Bellator MMA veteran hopes to keep the ball rolling, as a win over the fan-favorite Piccolotti would certainly open a lot of doors. Hailing from Portland, Oregon, the 31-years-old Primus hopes to build off of a 2016 campaign that was highlighted by a key win over Brazilian veteran “Toninho Furia.”

Atualizado "Bellator 172: Fedor vs. Mitrione” Main Card:

Evento Principal de Pesos Pesados: Fedor Emelianenko (36-4, 1 NC) vs. Matt Mitrione (11-5)

Luta de recursos pesados: Cheick Kongo (25-10-2) vs. Foi Thompson (17-9)

Luta Recurso Leve: Adam Piccolot (9-0) vs. Brent Primus (7-0)

Lutas Preliminares:

Luta preliminar peso meio-médio: James Terry (18-9) vs. David Douglas (9-6)

Luta preliminar leve: Nikko Jackson (1-1) vs. Cesar Gonzalez (0-1)

Luta preliminar peso pena: Juan Cardenas (1-0) vs. Luis vargas (0-1)

Luta preliminar peso meio-médio: Danasabe Mohammed (5-1) vs. Carlos Rocha (9-4)

Luta Preliminar de Peso Mosca: Anthony Do (4-1) vs. Bobby Escalante (4-5)

Luta Preliminar de Peso Mosca: Matt Ramirez (1-2) vs. Jeremy Murphy (3-3)

Luta preliminar leve: NENHUMA PALAVRA. Okanovich (3-1) vs. Paradise Vaovasa (5-1)

Luta preliminar peso pena: Justin Fork (Estréia) vs. Roque Reyes (0-3)

About Bellator:

Bellator is a leading Mixed Martial Arts and Kickboxing organization featuring many of the best fighters in the world. Sob a direção do veterano promotor luta Scott Coker, Bellator está disponível para quase 500 milhão de casas em todo o mundo em mais de 140 países. Nos Estados Unidos, Bellator pode ser visto na Spike, the combat sports television leader. Bellator is comprised of an executive team that includes top industry professionals in television production, orquestração de eventos ao vivo, desenvolvimento lutador / relações, procurement local, criação de patrocínio / desenvolvimento, licenciamento internacional, marketing, publicidade, publicidade e Comissão de Relações. Bellator está sediada em Santa Monica, Califórnia e de propriedade da gigante do entretenimento Viacom, lar de marcas de entretenimento do mundo premier que se conectam com o público por meio de conteúdo atraente através da televisão, filme cinematográfico, plataformas on-line e móveis.

"Bellator 158: LONDON’ DELIVERS – OFFERING KNOCKOUTS, SUBMISSIONS & POKE BALLS

Fotos completas do evento aqui

 

LONDRES — (Julho 16, 2016) - Douglas Lima (27-6) e Paul Daley (38-14-2) had been bound to cross paths throughout their Bellator MMA tenures, and on Saturday night at The O2 in London, the welterweight battle finally came to a head.

O evento principal “Bellator 158: Londres” pitted the former 170-pound titlist against “Semtex,” an Englishman who has been on a tear since coming back into the fray. Over the course of 15 atas, the two warriors ripped into each other’s bodies, rocking their foe with shots and scoring takedowns. Much to the chagrin of Daley’s hometown faithful, Lima got the better of Daley, earning a unanimous decision of (30-27 x3). Com a vitória, Lima, eyes a rematch with Andrey Koreshkov, the man who took his title nearly a year ago.

Matt Mitrione Moves to 2-0 Under the Bellator MMA Umbrella

Matt Mitrione (11-5) returned to the Bellator MMA cage fresh off his victory at “Bellator: Dynamite 2and finished Foi Thompson (17-9), winning his second fight in three weeks. “Meatheadand the former Britain’s strongest man winner went toe-to-toe for the better part of two rounds, but at 4:21 in the second frame, Mitrione turned the lights out for Thompson. Agora, Mitrione moves ever closer to a shot at the vacant heavyweight belt, something he hopes to claim before the end of 2016.

 

Michael Page’s Knee Catches Itself A ‘Cyborg

It’s rare when antics following a fight upstage a flying knee knockout, mas Michael Page (12-0) managed to do just that with his second round finish of Evangelista “Cyborg” (21-19) on Satuday night in London. O final veio no 4:31 do segundo quadro, when Cyborg shot for a takedown but was caught in the head with a knee that sent him sprawling to the mat.

 

Depois disso, “Venom” continued to do what he does best – entertain.

Click here to watch the post-fight celebration everyone is talking about.

Francis Carmont Submits Opponent in Opening Round

In light heavyweight action, Francis Carmont (25-11) derrotado Lukasz Klinger (7-3) via submission to bounce back from his defeat at the hands of Phil Davis. O fim veio em 3:54 do quadro de abertura, when Georges St. Pierre’s training partner used the D’Arce choke to make his opponent tap out.

James Gallagher is 19-Years-Old & is a “Strabanimal”

 

In the opening contest of "Bellator 158: London” James Gallagher (4-0) manteve sua invencibilidade intacta, cruising to a unanimous decision victory against Mike Cutting (6-6). “The Strabanimal” did all he could to have an action-packed Bellator MMA debut, but Cutting – who missed weight on Friday – relentlessly circled the cage, avoiding as much toe-to-toe combat as possible. No final, it didn’t matter, as the 19-year-old cruised to a unanimous 30-27 vitória.

Resultados card preliminar:

James Mulheron (9-1) derrotado Neil Grove (12-8-1) por decisão unânime (29-28, 30-27, 30-26)

Michael Shipman (9-1) derrotado Dom Clark (7-10) por finalização (Anaconda Choke) R1

Pietro Menga (13-0) derrotado Spencer Hewitt (12-11) por nocaute (soco) em :41 of R1

Luiz Tosta (8-4-1) e Dean Garnett (7-0-1) fought to majority draw

Jason Radcliffe (9-2) derrotado Jack Mason (29-16-1) por nocaute (joelho) em :14 of R1

Manuel Garcia (28-19) derrotado Alex Reid (11-10-1) por decisão unânime (30-26, 30-27, 30-27)

Danny Mitchell (18-7) derrotado C. J. Meeks (5-2) por finalização (twister) 4:25 of R1

Nathanial Wood (9-3) derrotado Chase Morton (6-3) por finalização (mata-leão) em 3:59 of R3

INJURY TO LINTON VASSELL CAUSES MAIN CARD SHIFT, LUKASZ KLINGER NOW FACES FRANCIS CARMONT ON JULY 16

 

NEIL GROVE STEPS UP ON SHORT NOTICE TO FIGHT JAMES MULHERON

LONDRES — (Julho 5, 2016) – An injury to Linton Vassell (16-5, 1 NC) has derailed “The Swarm’s” summer plans of competing in front of his fellow Englishmen against Francis Carmont (24-11) during the main card of “Bellator 158: Londres," que terá lugar emJulho 16 inside one of the world’s most popular venues, The O2 in London, Inglaterra. Em vez, Carmont will now fight Lukasz Klinger (7-2) at 205-pounds.

 

One of the card’s featured preliminary fights has also changed, with the news that the always-exciting James Mulheron (8-1) will now enter the cage to fight London native Neil Grove(12-7).

 

In addition to these newly announced bouts, fans will also have the pleasure of watching the always-entertaining British sensation Paul Daley (38-13-2), as he prepares to put on a show for his hometown fans against former welterweight world champion and knockout specialist,Douglas Lima (26-6). Michael Page "Venom" (10-0) aims to continue his raging pace and remain unbeaten when he challenges himself against MMA veteran “Cyborg” Santos (21-17). Rounding out the televised action, Matt Mitrione (10-5) will return after his emphatic win last month to face “Britain’s Strongest Man” Foi Thompson (17-8) in a heavyweight beater, eJames Gallagher (3-0) assume Mike Cutting (6-5).

 

In the United Kingdom, "Bellator 158: London” will be broadcast on SPIKE UK from 9 – 10 p.m. BST and Channel 5 a partir de 10 p.m. – midnight BST. Meanwhile in America, the card will air ao vivo e gratuita on SPIKE at 9 p.m. E/PT.

 

Tickets start at only £40.00 and are on sale now at TheO2.co.uk or The O2 Box Office.

 

Hailing from Paris, França, the 34-year-old Carmont will be making his first appearance of 2016 and fourth under the Bellator MMA umbrella. Carmont had strung together a couple wins before his most recent appearance at "Bellator MMA: Dynamite 1. " After winning his first bout of the evening, Carmont replaced an injured Muhammed "King Mo" Lawal on just a few minutes’ notice, to face a formidable Phil Davis in the tournament final, where he was defeated. Agora, “Limitless” looks to upset Klinger during the main card of "Bellator 158: London.”

A native of Przemysl, Polônia, Klinger has been competing professionally since 2013 and taken fights almost exclusively in the United Kingdom. The 32-year-old went nearly three years without suffering his first loss as a pro, amassing finishes in all seven of his victories. “Hitman” has laced up the gloves once already in 2016, and now looks to impress in his Bellator MMA debut when he faces Carmont on Julho 16 at The O2 in London.

 

"Bellator 158: London” Fight Card

Bellator MMA Welterweight Bout Característica: Douglas Lima (26-6) vs. Paul Daley (38-13-2)

Bellator MMA Heavyweight Bout Característica: Matt Mitrione (10-5) vs. Foi Thompson (17-8)

Bellator MMA Welterweight Bout Característica: Michael Page (10-0) vs. Evangelista "Cyborg" Santos (21-17)

Bellator MMA Light Heavyweight Feature Bout: Francis Carmont (24-11) vs. Lukasz Klinger (7-2)

MMA Bellator Pena Bout Característica: James Gallagher (3-0) vs. Mike Cutting (6-5)

 

Card preliminar:

Bellator MMA Heavyweight Preliminary Bout: James Mulheron (8-1) vs. Neil Grove (12-7)

Bellator MMA Middleweight preliminar Bout: Michael Shipman (8-1) vs. Lee Chadwick (21-12-1)

Bellator MMA Flyweight preliminar Bout: Pietro Menga (12-0) vs. Spencer Hewitt (12-10)

Bellator MMA Bantamweight preliminar Bout: Luiz Tosta (9-2) vs. Dean Garnett (7-0)

Bellator MMA Middleweight preliminar Bout: Jason Radcliffe (8-2) vs. Jack Mason (29-15)

Bellator MMA Welterweight preliminar Bout: Chase Morton (6-2) vs. Nathaniel Wood (8-3)

Bellator MMA Middleweight preliminar Bout: Alex Reid (11-9-1) vs. Manuel Garcia (27-19)

Bellator MMA Middleweight preliminar Bout: C. J. Meeks (4-1) vs. Danny Mitchell (17-7-1)

"Bellator 158: LONDON’ NOW FEATURES TWO OF THE GAME’S TOP HEAVYWEIGHT SLUGGERS WITH THE ADDITION OF MATT MITRIONE-OLI THOMPSON

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LONDRES — (Julho 1, 2016) – Fresh off his emphatic knockout victory over Carl Seumanutafa em "Bellator: Dynamite 2,” former NFL player Matt Mitrione (10-5) has cleared medical testing and will now face “Britain’s Strongest Man” winner Foi Thompson(17-8) during the main card of “Bellator 158: Londres," which will take place on July 16 inside one of the world’s most popular venues, The O2 in London, Inglaterra.

 

Além, fans will also have the pleasure of watching the always-entertaining British sensation Paul Daley (38-13-2), as he prepares to put on a show for his hometown fans against Brazilian knockout specialist Douglas Lima (26-6). Michael Page "Venom" (10-0) aims to continue his raging pace and remain unbeaten when he challenges himself against MMA veteran “Cyborg” Santos (21-17), e Linton Vassell (16-5), who returns to action against Francis Carmont (24-11).

 

In the United Kingdom, "Bellator 158: London” will be broadcast on SPIKE UK from 9 – 10 p.m. BST and Channel 5 a partir de 10 p.m. – midnight BST. Meanwhile in America, the card will air ao vivo e gratuita on SPIKE at 9 p.m. E/PT.

 

Tickets start at only £40.00 and are on sale now at TheO2.co.uk or The O2 Box Office.

 

The 37-year-old Mitrione will enter the Bellator cage for the second time under a month, after knocking out Seumanutafa (10-6) in his promotional debut on June 24, in a journey that was brilliantly documented by Chuck Mindenhall. A native of Indianapolis, “Meathead” joined the Bellator MMA team as one of the highest profile free agent acquisitions ever, carrying with him a talented athletic background that includes stints in the NFL with the New York Giants, San Francisco 49ers and Minnesota Vikings. Mitrione is a 14-time UFC veteran that is known for ending fights early and violently, with nine of his ten victories coming by way of knockout and six of them ending in the first round.

 

A resident of East Sussex, Inglaterra, Thompson will be making his Bellator MMA debut after 25 career fights amongst the heavyweight division’s elite. “The Spartan,” who solidified himself as “Britain’s Strongest Man” in 2006, is looking to build off an impressive 2015 campanha, in which he emerged victorious in all five of his bouts, including two first round knockouts. Desde sua estreia profissional em 2009, Thompson has fought under the direction of multiple regional promotions, and the UFC. Em 36 anos de idade, he will undoubtedly make the most important appearance of his career when he takes center stage in front of thousands of hometown fans in the main event of "Bellator: London” em Julho 16.

"Bellator 158: London” Fight Card

Bellator MMA Welterweight Bout Característica: Douglas Lima (26-6) vs. Paul Daley (38-13-2)

Bellator MMA Heavyweight Bout Característica: Matt Mitrione (9-5) vs. Foi Thompson (17-8)

Bellator MMA Welterweight Bout Característica: Michael Page (10-0) vs. Evangelista "Cyborg" Santos (21-17)

Bellator MMA Light Heavyweight Feature Bout: Linton Vassell (16-5) vs. Francis Carmont (24-11)

MMA Bellator Pena Bout Característica: James Gallagher (3-0) vs. Mike Cutting (6-5)

 

Card preliminar:

Bellator MMA Middleweight preliminar Bout: Michael Shipman (8-1) vs. Lee Chadwick (21-12-1)

Bellator MMA Flyweight preliminar Bout: Pietro Menga (12-0) vs. Spencer Hewitt (12-10)

Bellator MMA Bantamweight preliminar Bout: Luiz Tosta (9-2) vs. Dean Garnett (7-0)

Bellator MMA Middleweight preliminar Bout: Jason Radcliffe (8-2) vs. Jack Mason (29-15)

Bellator MMA Welterweight preliminar Bout: Chase Morton (6-2) vs. Nathaniel Wood (8-3)

Bellator MMA Middleweight preliminar Bout: Alex Reid (11-9-1) vs. Manuel Garcia (27-19)

Bellator MMA Middleweight preliminar Bout: C. J. Meeks (4-1) vs. Danny Mitchell (17-7-1)