Архіви: Oli Thompson

Bellator 172 COMPETITORS TAKE US BEHIND THE SCENES PRIOR TO SATURDAY NIGHT’S SHOWDOWN AT SAP CENTER IN SAN JOSE

САН ХОСЕ, КАЛИФОРНИЯ. (Лютого. 16, 2017) – We are just days away from one of the most highly anticipated heavyweight battles in Bellator MMA history, як Федір Ємельяненко (36-4, 1 Північна Кароліна) і Мітріон (11-5) headline a massive main card at Bellator 172. Ще раз, Bellator’s digital team has put together a collection of exclusive new content in preparation of Суботу 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: Федір проти. 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: Джош Томсон

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.

БОРОТЬБА INFO: The evening’s main event features a highly anticipated heavyweight slugfest pitting the legendary Федір Ємельяненко (36-4, 1 Північна Кароліна) проти Мітріон (11-5).

 

San Jose’s own Джош Томсон (22-8, 1 Північна Кароліна) 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 pittingШейх Конго (25-10-2) against British phenom Oli Thompson (17-9) and a female flyweight fight pairing Вета Артеага (2-1) проти Brooke Mayo (Дебют). Lastly, a welterweight showdown pitting Джош Кошчек (17-10) протиМаурісіо Алонсо (12-7, 1 Північна Кароліна) rounds out the Spike-televised main card action.

 

Bellator 172: Федір проти. Mitrione виходить в ефір в прямому ефірі і безкоштовно на шип в 9 p.m. І/8 p.m. Коннектикут, 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, as well as Ticketmaster.com and Bellator.com.

 

Повна Bellator 172: Федір проти. Mitrione SPIKE-Televised Main Card:

Heavyweight Main Event: Федір Ємельяненко (36-4, 1 Північна Кароліна) проти. Мітріон (11-5)

Lightweight Feature Fight: Джош Томсон (22-8, 1 Північна Кароліна) проти. Patricky “Pitbull” (16-8)

Heavyweight Feature Fight: Шейх Конго (25-10-2) проти. Oli Thompson (17-9)

Flyweight Feature Fight: Вета Артеага (2-1) проти. Brooke Mayo (Дебют)

Середня вага Особливість Fight: Джош Кошчек (17-10) проти. Маурісіо Алонсо (12-7, 1 Північна Кароліна)

 

Bellator.com-Streamed Preliminary Card:

Попередній поєдинок середньої ваги: Анатолій Токов (24-2) проти. Франциско Франція (13-4-1)

Welterweight Prelim Bout: Джеймс Террі (18-9) проти. J.C. Лами (8-5)

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

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

Welterweight Prelim Bout: Dominic Sumner (1-0) проти. Abraham Vaesau (1-0)

Flyweight Prelim Bout: Ентоні Чи (4-1) проти. Bobby Escalante (4-5)

Flyweight Prelim Bout: Метт Рамірес (1-2) проти. Jeremy Murphy (3-3)

Lightweight Prelim Bout: J.J. Okanovich (3-1) проти. Zach Andrews (5-1)

Featherweight Prelim Bout: Abner Perez (Дебют) проти. Гастон Боланос (Дебют)

Featherweight Prelim Bout: Justin Tenedora (Дебют) проти. Roque Reyes (0-3)

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

JOSH KOSCHECK RETURNS TO THE CAGE AGAINST MAURICIO ALONSO AT SAP CENTER IN SAN JOSE ON FEB. 18

 

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

ГОЛІВУД, КАЛИФОРНИЯ. (Січень 31, 2017) – A welterweight bout pitting Джош Кошчек (17-10) проти Маурісіо Алонсо(12-7, 1 Північна Кароліна) has been added to the Spike-televised main card of Bellator 172: Федір проти. Mitrione в SAP Center в Сан-Хосе, Халіф. на Лютого 18, 2017.

 

На додаток, recently signed Russian star Анатолій Токов (24-2) is set to square off against Франциско Франція (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 Адам Piccolot і Брент Примус has been cancelled after Piccolotti has been forced to withdraw due to an undisclosed injury.

 

Bellator 172: Федір проти. Mitrione will be broadcast live and free on SPIKE at 9 p.m. І/8 p.m. Коннектикут, while preliminary action will stream on Bellator.com and the Bellator Mobile App. 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. Зараз, 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 Кар'єра перемоги. Never one to mince words, Koscheck has made it clear that he hopes to once again meet Пол Дейлі inside the cage, but first, the Fresno, Халіф. native must get through Alonso on Feb. 18 when he returns to action on Spike.

 

Hailing from Parana, Бразилія, 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 dating back to 2010. Of his 12 career wins, 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 Лютого 18.

 

Under the tutelage of the legendary Fedor Emilianenko, Tokov has strung together an impressive resume of his own, where from 2012 для 2016, the prospect was riding a streak of 17 послідовних перемог. The 26-year-old Russian is known to end fights early and often, finishing his opponent in 19 з його 24 career wins, 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 Лютого. 18 перший.

 

Hailing from Gilbert, Арізона, 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, обробка 12 з його 13 victims via submission; displaying a wide array of devastating techniques, including rear-naked and arm-triangle chokes, arm bars, and kimuras.

 

Оновлений Bellator 172: Федір проти. Mitrione Головна Карта:

Heavyweight Main Event: Федір Ємельяненко (36-4, 1 Північна Кароліна) проти. Мітріон (11-5)

Легкий спільно Головною подією: Джош Томсон (22-8, 1 Північна Кароліна) проти. Patricky “Pitbull” (16-8)

Супер важка вага: Шейх Конго (25-10-2) проти. Oli Thompson (17-9)

Поєдинок у напівважкій вазі: Джош Кошчек (17-10) проти. Маурісіо Алонсо (12-7, 1 Північна Кароліна)

 

Preliminary Bouts:

Middleweight Preliminary Fight: Анатолій Токов (24-2) проти. Франциско Франція (13-4-1)

Попередній поєдинок у напівважкій вазі: Джеймс Террі (18-9) проти. David Douglas (9-6)

Полегшений попередній поєдинок: Nikko Jackson (1-1) проти. Cesar Gonzalez (0-1)

Попередній поєдинок у напівважкій вазі: Juan Cardenas (1-0) проти. Luis Vargas (0-1)

Попередній поєдинок у напівважкій вазі: Danasabe Mohammed (5-1) проти. Карлос Роча (9-4)

Попередній поєдинок у напівважкій вазі: Ентоні Чи (4-1) проти. Bobby Escalante (4-5)

Попередній поєдинок у напівважкій вазі: Метт Рамірес (1-2) проти. Jeremy Murphy (3-3)

Полегшений попередній поєдинок: J.J. Okanovich (3-1) проти. Paradise Vaovasa (5-1)

Попередній поєдинок у напівважкій вазі: Justin Tenedora (Дебют) проти. 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

 

ГОЛІВУД, КАЛИФОРНИЯ. (Січень 27, 2017) – A lightweight feature bout pitting Джош Томсон (22-8, 1 Північна Кароліна) проти Patricky “Pitbull” (16-8) will serve as the co-main event of Bellator 172 в SAP Center в Сан-Хосе, Халіф. лютого. 18.

The contest joins a stacked main card that includes a pair of heavyweight competitors featuring Федір Ємельяненко (36-4, 1 Північна Кароліна) проти Мітріон(11-5) in the main event and Шейх Конго (25-10-2) проти Oli Thompson (17-9) in main card action. На додаток, undefeated lightweights Адам Piccolot (9-0) і Брент Примус (7-0) round out the Spike-televised main card. Додаткові конкурси будуть оголошені найближчим часом.

Bellator 172 will be broadcast live and free on SPIKE at 9 p.m. І/8 p.m. Коннектикут, while preliminary action will stream on Bellator.com and the Bellator Mobile App. Tickets for the event are on sale now at the SAP Center Box Office as well as 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. З 16 з його 22 кар'єрні перемоги, що приходять шляхом нокауту або підкорення, Thomson is always a threat to end his opponent’s night early. Hailing from San Jose, Каліфорнія., 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 Майкл Чандлер.

The 31-year-old “Pitbull” enters the cage for the 17ї time under the Bellator MMA umbrella, second most in the promotion’s history behind only Девід 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, Дерек Поля, і Райан Couture. Hailing from Rio Grande Do Norte, Бразилія, 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 Лютого. 18.

 

Повна Bellator 172: Федір проти. Mitrione Головна Карта:

Heavyweight Main Event: Федір Ємельяненко (36-4, 1 Північна Кароліна) проти. Мітріон (11-5)

Легкий спільно Головною подією: Джош Томсон (22-8, 1 Північна Кароліна) проти. Патрікі “Пітбуль (16-8)

Супер важка вага: Шейх Конго (25-10-2) проти. Oli Thompson (17-9)

Легкий поєдинок: Адам Piccolot (9-0) проти. Брент Примус (7-0)

 

Preliminary Bouts:

Welterweight Prelim Bout: Джеймс Террі (18-9) проти. David Douglas (9-6)

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

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

Welterweight Prelim Bout: Danasabe Mohammed (5-1) проти. Карлос Роча (9-4)

Flyweight Prelim Bout: Ентоні Чи (4-1) проти. Bobby Escalante (4-5)

Flyweight Prelim Bout: Метт Рамірес (1-2) проти. Jeremy Murphy (3-3)

Lightweight Prelim Bout: J.J. Okanovich (3-1) проти. Paradise Vaovasa (5-1)

Featherweight Prelim Bout: Justin Tenedora (Дебют) проти. 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, КАЛИФОРНИЯ (Січень 4, 2017) - Шейх Конго (25-10-2) will challenge Oli Thompson (17-9) during the main card of "Bellator 172: Федір проти. Mitrione” на Лютого 18, 2017 в SAP Center в Сан-Хосе, Халіф. На додаток, undefeated lightweights Адам Piccolot (9-0) і Брент Примус(7-0) are also set to face off during the Spike-televised card.

У головній події "Bellator 172: Федір проти. Mitrione," Федір Ємельяненко (36-4, 1 Північна Кароліна) will compete on American Soil for the first since 2011, коли він зустрічає Мітріон (11-5). The event will air LIVE and FREE on SPIKE at 9 p.m. І/8 p.m. Коннектикут. Квитки на захід тільки починаються $30 and are available at SAP Center Box Office, Bellator.com and Ticketmaster.com. Additional fights will be announced in coming weeks.

З моменту вступу в бій Bellator MMA в 2013, Kongo has strung together an impressive run that has seen him emerge victorious in seven of nine contests, including three consecutive victories. З 37 career fights under his belt, the Frenchman has tallied 25 професійні перемоги, у тому числі 12 by way of knockout. The knockout artist hopes to build off his victory over Tony Johnson at "Bellator 161: Конго проти. Джонсон," when he welcomes British sensation Oli Thompson back into the Bellator cage.

Hailing from East Sussex, Англія, 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. Of his 17 career wins, the 36-year-old powerhouse has finished 13 їх, 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, Каліфорнія., 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 Брендон 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.”

Оновлене "Bellator 172: Федір проти. Mitrione” Main Card:

Heavyweight Main Event: Федір Ємельяненко (36-4, 1 Північна Кароліна) проти. Мітріон (11-5)

Супер важка вага: Шейх Конго (25-10-2) проти. Oli Thompson (17-9)

Легкий поєдинок: Адам Piccolot (9-0) проти. Брент Примус (7-0)

Preliminary Bouts:

Welterweight Prelim Bout: Джеймс Террі (18-9) проти. David Douglas (9-6)

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

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

Welterweight Prelim Bout: Danasabe Mohammed (5-1) проти. Карлос Роча (9-4)

Flyweight Prelim Bout: Ентоні Чи (4-1) проти. Bobby Escalante (4-5)

Flyweight Prelim Bout: Метт Рамірес (1-2) проти. Jeremy Murphy (3-3)

Lightweight Prelim Bout: J.J. Okanovich (3-1) проти. Paradise Vaovasa (5-1)

Featherweight Prelim Bout: Justin Tenedora (Дебют) проти. 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. Під керівництвом ветерана Промоутер Скотт Кокер, Bellator доступний майже 500 мільйонів будинків по всьому світу в 140 країни. У Сполучених Штатах, Bellator можна побачити на Spike, the combat sports television leader. Bellator is comprised of an executive team that includes top industry professionals in television production, в прямому ефірі оркестровка подія, розвитку боєць / відносини, Місце проведення закупівлі, створення спонсорство / розвиток, міжнародного ліцензування, маркетинг, реклама, рекламні та комісійні відносини. Bellator базується в Санта-Моніці, Каліфорнія і належить розважальний гігантського Viacom, Початок у світі прем'єра розважальних брендів, які з'єднують з аудиторією через переконливого змісту через телебачення, кінофільм, онлайн і мобільних платформ.

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

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ЛОНДОН — (Липня 16, 2016) - Дуглас Ліма (27-6) і Пол Дейлі (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.

Головною подією “Bellator 158: Лондон” pitted the former 170-pound titlist against “Семтекс,” an Englishman who has been on a tear since coming back into the fray. Over the course of 15 хвилин, 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). З перемогою, Лайм, eyes a rematch with Андрій Корінців, the man who took his title nearly a year ago.

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

Мітріон (11-5) returned to the Bellator MMA cage fresh off his victory at “Bellator: Dynamite 2and finished Oli 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. Зараз, 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, але Michael Page (12-0) managed to do just that with his second round finish of Evangelista “Cyborg” (21-19) on Satuday night in London. Кінцівка прийшли в 4:31 другий кадру, when Cyborg shot for a takedown but was caught in the head with a knee that sent him sprawling to the mat.

 

Після того, “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, Френсіс Carmont (25-11) переможений Lukasz Klinger (7-3) via submission to bounce back from his defeat at the hands of Філ Девіс. Кінець наступив в 3:54 в першому кадрі, 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) зберігається його непереможним записи недоторканими, 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. Наприкінці, it didn’t matter, as the 19-year-old cruised to a unanimous 30-27 перемога.

Попередні результати Карткові:

James Mulheron (9-1) переможений Neil Grove (12-8-1) одноголосним рішенням суддів (29-28, 30-27, 30-26)

Michael Shipman (9-1) переможений Dom Clark (7-10) за допомогою представлення (Anaconda Choke) R1

Pietro Menga (13-0) переможений Spencer Hewitt (12-11) за допомогою нокаутом (пунш) на :41 of R1

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

Jason Radcliffe (9-2) переможений Jack Mason (29-16-1) за допомогою нокаутом (коліно) на :14 of R1

Manuel Garcia (28-19) переможений Alex Reid (11-10-1) одноголосним рішенням суддів (30-26, 30-27, 30-27)

Danny Mitchell (18-7) переможений C.J. Meeks (5-2) за допомогою представлення (twister) 4:25 of R1

Nathanial Wood (9-3) переможений Chase Morton (6-3) за допомогою представлення (задній удушення) на 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

ЛОНДОН — (Липня 5, 2016) – An injury to Лінтон Vassell (16-5, 1 Північна Кароліна) has derailed “The Swarm’s” summer plans of competing in front of his fellow Englishmen against Френсіс Carmont (24-11) during the main card of “Bellator 158: Лондон," який відбудетьсяЛипня 16 inside one of the world’s most popular venues, The O2 in London, Англія. Замість, 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 Пол Дейлі (38-13-2), as he prepares to put on a show for his hometown fans against former welterweight world champion and knockout specialist,Дуглас Ліма (26-6). Майкл "Яд" Сторінка (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, Мітріон (10-5) will return after his emphatic win last month to face “Britain’s Strongest Man” Oli Thompson (17-8) in a heavyweight beater, іJames Gallagher (3-0) бере на себе 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 від 10 p.m. – midnight BST. Meanwhile in America, the card will air жити безкоштовно on SPIKE at 9 p.m. І/PT.

 

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

 

Hailing from Paris, Франція, 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: Динаміт 1. " After winning his first bout of the evening, Carmont replaced an injured Мухаммеду "Король Мо" Лаваль on just a few minutes’ notice, to face a formidable Філ Девіс in the tournament final, where he was defeated. Зараз, “Limitless” looks to upset Klinger during the main card of "Bellator 158: London.”

A native of Przemysl, Польща, 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 Липня 16 at The O2 in London.

 

"Bellator 158: London” Fight Card

Bellator MMA середня вага Характеристика Бута: Дуглас Ліма (26-6) проти. Пол Дейлі (38-13-2)

Bellator MMA в суперважкій Особливість Бута: Мітріон (10-5) проти. Oli Thompson (17-8)

Bellator MMA середня вага Характеристика Бута: Michael Page (10-0) проти. Євангеліста "Кіборг" Сантос (21-17)

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

Bellator MMA вага Особливість Бут: James Gallagher (3-0) проти. Mike Cutting (6-5)

 

Попереднє Card:

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

Bellator MMA Середній Попереднє Бута: Michael Shipman (8-1) проти. Lee Chadwick (21-12-1)

Bellator MMA найлегшій Попередній Бута: Pietro Menga (12-0) проти. Spencer Hewitt (12-10)

Bellator MMA найлегшій Попередній Бута: Luiz Tosta (9-2) проти. Dean Garnett (7-0)

Bellator MMA Середній Попереднє Бута: Jason Radcliffe (8-2) проти. Jack Mason (29-15)

Bellator MMA середня вага Попереднє Бута: Chase Morton (6-2) проти. Nathaniel Wood (8-3)

Bellator MMA Середній Попереднє Бута: Alex Reid (11-9-1) проти. Manuel Garcia (27-19)

Bellator MMA Середній Попереднє Бута: C.J. Meeks (4-1) проти. 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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ЛОНДОН — (Липня 1, 2016) – Fresh off his emphatic knockout victory over Carl Seumanutafa на "Bellator: Dynamite 2,” former NFL player Мітріон (10-5) has cleared medical testing and will now face “Britain’s Strongest Man” winner Oli Thompson(17-8) during the main card of “Bellator 158: Лондон," which will take place on July 16 inside one of the world’s most popular venues, The O2 in London, Англія.

 

На додаток, fans will also have the pleasure of watching the always-entertaining British sensation Пол Дейлі (38-13-2), as he prepares to put on a show for his hometown fans against Brazilian knockout specialist Дуглас Ліма (26-6). Майкл "Яд" Сторінка (10-0) aims to continue his raging pace and remain unbeaten when he challenges himself against MMA veteran “Cyborg” Santos (21-17), і Лінтон Vassell (16-5), who returns to action against Френсіс 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 від 10 p.m. – midnight BST. Meanwhile in America, the card will air жити безкоштовно on SPIKE at 9 p.m. І/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, Англія, 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 кампанія, in which he emerged victorious in all five of his bouts, including two first round knockouts. Since making his professional debut in 2009, Thompson has fought under the direction of multiple regional promotions, and the UFC. На 36 років, 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” на Липня 16.

"Bellator 158: London” Fight Card

Bellator MMA середня вага Характеристика Бута: Дуглас Ліма (26-6) проти. Пол Дейлі (38-13-2)

Bellator MMA в суперважкій Особливість Бута: Мітріон (9-5) проти. Oli Thompson (17-8)

Bellator MMA середня вага Характеристика Бута: Michael Page (10-0) проти. Євангеліста "Кіборг" Сантос (21-17)

Bellator MMA Light Heavyweight Feature Bout: Лінтон Vassell (16-5) проти. Френсіс Carmont (24-11)

Bellator MMA вага Особливість Бут: James Gallagher (3-0) проти. Mike Cutting (6-5)

 

Попереднє Card:

Bellator MMA Середній Попереднє Бута: Michael Shipman (8-1) проти. Lee Chadwick (21-12-1)

Bellator MMA найлегшій Попередній Бута: Pietro Menga (12-0) проти. Spencer Hewitt (12-10)

Bellator MMA найлегшій Попередній Бута: Luiz Tosta (9-2) проти. Dean Garnett (7-0)

Bellator MMA Середній Попереднє Бута: Jason Radcliffe (8-2) проти. Jack Mason (29-15)

Bellator MMA середня вага Попереднє Бута: Chase Morton (6-2) проти. Nathaniel Wood (8-3)

Bellator MMA Середній Попереднє Бута: Alex Reid (11-9-1) проти. Manuel Garcia (27-19)

Bellator MMA Середній Попереднє Бута: C.J. Meeks (4-1) проти. Danny Mitchell (17-7-1)