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

SAN JOSE, California. (Tháng Hai. 16, 2017) – We are just days away from one of the most highly anticipated heavyweight battles in Bellator MMA history, như Fedor Emelianenko (36-4, 1 NC) và Matt Mitrione (11-5) headline a massive main card at Bellator 172. Một lần nữa, Bellator’s digital team has put together a collection of exclusive new content in preparation of Thứ bảy của 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.

FIGHT INFO: The evening’s main event features a highly anticipated heavyweight slugfest pitting the legendary Fedor Emelianenko (36-4, 1 NC) chống lại 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 Kongo (25-10-2) against British phenom Oli Thompson (17-9) and a female flyweight fight pairing VETA Arteaga (2-1) chống lại Brooke Mayo (Khởi đầu). Lastly, a welterweight showdown pitting Josh Koscheck (17-10) chống lạiMauricio Alonso (12-7, 1 NC) rounds out the Spike-televised main card action.

 

Bellator 172: Fedor vs. Mitrione phát sóng trực tiếp và miễn phí trên SPIKE tại 9 giờ chiều. VÀ/8 giờ chiều. 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, as well as Ticketmaster.com and Bellator.com.

 

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

Heavyweight 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)

Đấu hạng nặng: Cheick Kongo (25-10-2) vs. Oli Thompson (17-9)

Flyweight Feature Fight: VETA Arteaga (2-1) vs. Brooke Mayo (Khởi đầu)

Tính năng người nặng Fight: Josh Koscheck (17-10) vs. Mauricio Alonso (12-7, 1 NC)

 

Bellator.com-Streamed Preliminary Card:

Middleweight Preliminary Bout: Anatoly Tokov (24-2) vs. Francisco Pháp (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 Vaesau (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: J.J. Okanovich (3-1) vs. Zach Andrews (5-1)

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

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

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

HOLLYWOOD, California. (Tháng giêng 31, 2017) – A welterweight bout pitting Josh Koscheck (17-10) chống lại Mauricio Alonso(12-7, 1 NC) has been added to the Spike-televised main card of Bellator 172: Fedor vs. Mitrione tại Trung tâm SAP tại San Jose, Calif. trên Tháng hai 18, 2017.

 

Ngoài ra, recently signed Russian star Anatoly Tokov (24-2) is set to square off against Francisco Pháp (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 PiccolotBrent 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 giờ chiều. VÀ/8 giờ chiều. CT, 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. Hiện nay, 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 thắng lợi sự nghiệp. Never one to mince words, Koscheck has made it clear that he hopes to once again meet Paul Daley inside the cage, but first, the Fresno, Calif. native must get through Alonso on Feb. 18 when he returns to action on Spike.

 

Hailing from Parana, Brazil, 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 thắng lợi trong sự nghiệp, 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 Tháng Hai 18.

 

Under the tutelage of the legendary Fedor Emilianenko, Tokov has strung together an impressive resume of his own, where from 2012 đến 2016, the prospect was riding a streak of 17 trận thắng liên tiếp. The 26-year-old Russian is known to end fights early and often, finishing his opponent in 19 của mình 24 thắng lợi trong sự nghiệp, 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 Tháng Hai. 18 đầu tiên.

 

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, hoàn thiện 12 của mình 13 victims via submission; displaying a wide array of devastating techniques, including rear-naked and arm-triangle chokes, arm bars, and kimuras.

 

Cập nhật Bellator 172: Fedor vs. Mitrione Thẻ chính:

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

Co-Main nhẹ tổ chức sự kiện: Josh Thomson (22-8, 1 NC) vs. Patricky “Pitbull” (16-8)

Heavyweight Feature Bout: Cheick Kongo (25-10-2) vs. Oli Thompson (17-9)

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

 

Preliminary Bouts:

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

Welterweight Preliminary Bout: James Terry (18-9) vs. David Douglas (9-6)

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

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

Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Danasabe Mohammed (5-1) vs. Carlos Rocha (9-4)

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

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

Lightweight Preliminary Bout: J.J. Okanovich (3-1) vs. Paradise Vaovasa (5-1)

Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Justin Tenedora (Khởi đầu) 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, California. (Tháng giêng 27, 2017) – A lightweight feature bout pitting Josh Thomson (22-8, 1 NC) chống lại Patricky “Pitbull” (16-8) will serve as the co-main event of Bellator 172 tại Trung tâm SAP tại San Jose, Calif. on Feb. 18.

The contest joins a stacked main card that includes a pair of heavyweight competitors featuring Fedor Emelianenko (36-4, 1 NC) chống lại Matt Mitrione(11-5) in the main event and Cheick Kongo (25-10-2) chống lại Oli Thompson (17-9) in main card action. Ngoài ra, undefeated lightweights Adam Piccolot (9-0) và Brent Primus (7-0) round out the Spike-televised main card. Các cuộc thi khác sẽ được công bố ngay.

Bellator 172 will be broadcast live and free on SPIKE at 9 giờ chiều. VÀ/8 giờ chiều. CT, 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. Với 16 của mình 22 career victories coming by way of knockout or submission, 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 Fields, và Ryan Couture. Hailing from Rio Grande Do Norte, Brazil, 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 Tháng Hai. 18.

 

Complete Bellator 172: Fedor vs. Mitrione Thẻ chính:

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

Co-Main nhẹ tổ chức sự kiện: Josh Thomson (22-8, 1 NC) vs. Patricky “Pitbull (16-8)

Heavyweight Feature Bout: Cheick Kongo (25-10-2) vs. Oli Thompson (17-9)

Tính năng nhẹ: Adam Piccolot (9-0) vs. Brent Primus (7-0)

 

Preliminary Bouts:

Welterweight Prelim Bout: James Terry (18-9) vs. David Douglas (9-6)

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: Danasabe Mohammed (5-1) vs. Carlos Rocha (9-4)

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: J.J. Okanovich (3-1) vs. Paradise Vaovasa (5-1)

Featherweight Prelim Bout: Justin Tenedora (Khởi đầu) 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, California (Tháng giêng 4, 2017) - Cheick Kongo (25-10-2) will challenge Oli Thompson (17-9) during the main card of "Bellator 172: Fedor vs. Mitrione” trên Tháng hai 18, 2017 tại Trung tâm SAP tại San Jose, Calif. Ngoài ra, undefeated lightweights Adam Piccolot (9-0) và Brent Primus(7-0) are also set to face off during the Spike-televised card.

Trong các sự kiện chính của "Bellator 172: Fedor vs. Mitrione," Fedor Emelianenko (36-4, 1 NC) will compete on American Soil for the first since 2011, khi anh gặp Matt Mitrione (11-5). The event will air LIVE and FREE on SPIKE at 9 giờ chiều. VÀ/8 giờ chiều. CT. Vé cho sự kiện này bắt đầu từ chỉ $30 and are available at SAP Center Box Office, Bellator.com and Ticketmaster.com. Additional fights will be announced in coming weeks.

Từ khi tham gia vào cuộc cạnh tranh Bellator MMA 2013, Kongo has strung together an impressive run that has seen him emerge victorious in seven of nine contests, including three consecutive victories. Với 37 career fights under his belt, the Frenchman has tallied 25 professional wins, kể ra 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, Nước Anh, 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 thắng lợi trong sự nghiệp, the 36-year-old powerhouse has finished 13 của họ, 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.”

Cập nhật "Bellator 172: Fedor vs. Mitrione” Main Card:

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

Heavyweight Feature Bout: Cheick Kongo (25-10-2) vs. Oli Thompson (17-9)

Tính năng nhẹ: Adam Piccolot (9-0) vs. Brent Primus (7-0)

Preliminary Bouts:

Welterweight Prelim Bout: James Terry (18-9) vs. David Douglas (9-6)

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: Danasabe Mohammed (5-1) vs. Carlos Rocha (9-4)

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: J.J. Okanovich (3-1) vs. Paradise Vaovasa (5-1)

Featherweight Prelim Bout: Justin Tenedora (Khởi đầu) 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. Dưới sự chỉ đạo của cựu chiến binh chiến đấu promoter Scott Coker, Bellator có sẵn đến gần 500 triệu gia đình trên toàn thế giới trong hơn 140 nước. Tại Hoa Kỳ, Bellator có thể được nhìn thấy trên Spike, the combat sports television leader. Bellator is comprised of an executive team that includes top industry professionals in television production, live dàn nhạc sự kiện, phát triển máy bay chiến đấu / quan hệ, mua sắm địa điểm, tạo tài trợ / phát triển, cấp giấy phép quốc tế, thị trường, quảng cáo, công khai mối quan hệ và hoa hồng. Bellator có trụ sở tại Santa Monica, California và thuộc sở hữu của giải trí khổng lồ Viacom, nhà để thương hiệu giải trí hàng đầu thế giới kết nối với khán giả thông qua nội dung hấp dẫn trên truyền hình, hình ảnh chuyển động, các nền tảng trực tuyến và điện thoại di động.

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

Toàn bộ ảnh sự kiện tại đây

 

LUÂN ĐÔN — (Tháng bảy 16, 2016) - Douglas Lima (27-6) và 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.

Các sự kiện chính của “Bellator 158: London” 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 từ phút, 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). Với chiến thắng này, Vôi, 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 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. Hiện nay, 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, nhưng Michael Page (12-0) managed to do just that with his second round finish of Evangelista “Cyborg” (21-19) on Satuday night in London. Đoạn kết đến tại 4:31 của khung thứ hai, when Cyborg shot for a takedown but was caught in the head with a knee that sent him sprawling to the mat.

 

Sau đó, “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) đánh bại Lukasz Klinger (7-3) via submission to bounce back from his defeat at the hands of Phil Davis. Sự kết thúc đến lúc 3:54 của khung mở, 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) giữ lục bất bại của mình còn nguyên vẹn, 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. Cuối cùng, it didn’t matter, as the 19-year-old cruised to a unanimous 30-27 chiến thắng.

Kết quả sơ bộ thẻ:

James Mulheron (9-1) đánh bại Neil Grove (12-8-1) thông qua quyết định nhất trí (29-28, 30-27, 30-26)

Michael Shipman (9-1) đánh bại Dom Clark (7-10) qua trình (Anaconda Choke) R1

Pietro Menga (13-0) đánh bại Spencer Hewitt (12-11) knockout (cú đấm) tại :41 of R1

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

Jason Radcliffe (9-2) đánh bại Jack Mason (29-16-1) knockout (đầu gối) tại :14 of R1

Manuel Garcia (28-19) đánh bại Alex Reid (11-10-1) thông qua quyết định nhất trí (30-26, 30-27, 30-27)

Danny Mitchell (18-7) đánh bại C.J. Meeks (5-2) qua trình (twister) 4:25 of R1

Nathanial Wood (9-3) đánh bại Chase Morton (6-3) qua trình (phía sau naked sặc) tại 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

LUÂN ĐÔN — (Tháng bảy 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: London," sẽ diễn ra vàoTháng bảy 16 inside one of the world’s most popular venues, The O2 in London, Nước Anh. Thay thế, 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 "Venom" Page (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” Oli Thompson (17-8) in a heavyweight beater, vàJames Gallagher (3-0) mất trên Mike Cutting (6-5).

 

In the United Kingdom, "Bellator 158: London” will be broadcast on SPIKE UK from 9 – 10 giờ chiều. BST and Channel 5 từ 10 giờ chiều. – midnight BST. Meanwhile in America, the card will air trực tiếp và miễn phí on SPIKE at 9 giờ chiều. VÀ/PT.

 

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

 

Hailing from Paris, Pháp, 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. Hiện nay, “Limitless” looks to upset Klinger during the main card of "Bellator 158: London.”

A native of Przemysl, Ba Lan, 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 Tháng bảy 16 at The O2 in London.

 

"Bellator 158: London” Fight Card

Bellator MMA người nặng Feature Bout: Douglas Lima (26-6) vs. Paul Daley (38-13-2)

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

Bellator MMA người nặng Feature Bout: 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)

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

 

Thẻ sơ bộ:

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

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

Bellator MMA hạng ruồi sơ bộ Bout: Pietro Menga (12-0) vs. Spencer Hewitt (12-10)

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

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

Bellator MMA người nặng sơ bộ Bout: Chase Morton (6-2) vs. Nathaniel Wood (8-3)

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

Bellator MMA Middleweight sơ bộ 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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LUÂN ĐÔN — (Tháng bảy 1, 2016) – Fresh off his emphatic knockout victory over Carl Seumanutafa tại "Bellator: Dynamite 2,” former NFL player Matt Mitrione (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: London," which will take place on July 16 inside one of the world’s most popular venues, The O2 in London, Nước Anh.

 

Ngoài ra, 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 "Venom" Page (10-0) aims to continue his raging pace and remain unbeaten when he challenges himself against MMA veteran “Cyborg” Santos (21-17), và 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 giờ chiều. BST and Channel 5 từ 10 giờ chiều. – midnight BST. Meanwhile in America, the card will air trực tiếp và miễn phí on SPIKE at 9 giờ chiều. VÀ/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, Nước Anh, 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 chiến dịch, 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. Tại 36 tuổi, 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” trên Tháng bảy 16.

"Bellator 158: London” Fight Card

Bellator MMA người nặng Feature Bout: Douglas Lima (26-6) vs. Paul Daley (38-13-2)

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

Bellator MMA người nặng Feature Bout: 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)

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

 

Thẻ sơ bộ:

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

Bellator MMA hạng ruồi sơ bộ Bout: Pietro Menga (12-0) vs. Spencer Hewitt (12-10)

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

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

Bellator MMA người nặng sơ bộ Bout: Chase Morton (6-2) vs. Nathaniel Wood (8-3)

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

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