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FIGHT NIGHT RESULTS & PHOTOS FOR BELLATOR 231: MIR VS. NELSON 2

COMPLETE FIGHT NIGHT PHOTOS HERE



Complete Bellator 231 Fight Card:

Frank Mir (19-13) victum Roy Nelson (23-18) via suasuri (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

Phil Davis (21-5, 1 NC) victum Karl Albrektsson (9-3) via TKO at 3:06 rotundum trium

Et ait Ruth: (8-1) victum Jason Jackson (10-4) via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Joanne Ilara (9-4) victum Bec Rawlings (7-9) via deditionem (kneebar) at 3:35 rotundi duo

Jake Hager (2-0) & Anthony Garrett (4-2) ends in a no-contest due to an accidental low blow at 1:56 of una circum

Praevium Card:

Phumi Nkuta (1-0) victum Adrian Haley (1-1) via suasuri (30-27, 30-26, 30-26)

Connor Dixon (2-0) victum Orkhan Ismatzade (0-2) via deditionem (kimura) at 0:42 of una circum

Killys Mota (11-2) victum Mandel Nallo (7-1) via TKO (leg injury) at 1:16 rotundum trium

Jessica Miele (9-3) victum Talita Nogueira (7-2) via split decision (30-27, 28-29, 30-27)

Steve Mowry (7-0) victum Gokhan Saricam (4-1) via deditionem (kimura) at 0:56 rotundi duo

Dalton Rosta (2-0) victum Claude Wilcox (1-1) via TKO (ferit,) at 4:23 rotundi duo

Tim Caron (10-2, 1 NC) victum Lucas Pimenta Borges (8-3) via suasuri (29-28 x3)

Jon Manley (13-6) victum Thiago Oliveira (16-5) via suasuri (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

Elise Reed (1-0) victum Rebecca Bryggman (0-1) via TKO (pugnis) at 4:48 of una circum

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About Bellator:

Bellator is a leading global mixed martial arts and kickboxing promotion featuring many of the best athletes in the world. Sub quorum ordinatione promotoris pugnam veteranus Scott Coker, Bellator events take place in major cities worldwide and can be seen on television in over 160 countries to an available audience of over one billion people. In Iunctus Civitas, Bellator can be seen on both Paramount Network and DAZN, the world’s first truly dedicated LIVE sports streaming service. Bellator is comprised of an executive team that includes top industry professionals in television production, vivunt eventus orchestration, Pugnator development / relations, venue procuratione, auctore creatura / development, international licentiae, venalicium, vendo, et vulgaret parentes commissione. Bellator is based in Hollywood, Ill. and owned by entertainment giant Viacom, faces, qui coniungunt domum ad mundi SUMMUS hospitii contentus coactis trans Audientiis per television, motus picture, Vestibulum et mobile online.



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About DAZN:

DAZN is the largest global sports streaming platform in the world. Since launching in 2016, DAZN has expanded across four continents with the app currently available for download in the United States, Canada, Germania, Austria, Switzerland, Italia, Hispania, Japan and Brazil. In the U.S., DAZN has made its mark as an attractive alternative to pay-per-view within the combat sports industry. The platform features big fights from Matchroom Boxing, Promotions aurei Boy, Promotions GGG, Bellator MMA, the World Boxing Super Series and Combate Americas, all for one affordable price, on any deviceincluding smart TVs, smartphones, tabulas, games consoles and PCs. DAZN also features live MLB action each day of the season with its new daily show, ChangeUp. The much-anticipated daily program The Pat McAfee Show launched in September.

Bellator 215: MITRIONE vs. KHARITONOV RESULTS & PHOTOS


FULL PHOTOS HERE



Complete Bellator 215 Results:

Matt Mitrione (13-6, 1 NC) atque Sergius Kharitonov (29-7, 2 NC) ended in a no contest

Logan Storley (10-0) victum Ion Pascu (18-9) via suasuri (30-27 30-26, 30-26)

Eduardo Dantas (21-6) victum Toby Misech (11-7) via suasuri (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)

John Douma (4-1) victum Mike Kimbel (2-1) via deditionem (triangulum suffocat) at 2:51 of una circum

Austin Vanderford (7-0) victum Cody Jones (6-3) via deditionem (arm-triangulum suffocat) at 4:49 of una circum



Praevium Card:

Steve Mowry (6-0) victum Darion Abbey (0-1) via deditionem (kimura) at 1:27 of una circum

Amanda Bell (6-5) victum Amber Leibrock (3-3) via KO (pugnis) at 3:52 of una circum

Pat McCrohan (4-2) victum Jason Markland (0-1) via TKO (pugnis) at 1:11 of una circum

Lindsey VanZandt (5-1) victum Tabatha Watkins (3-1) via TKO (pugnis) at 3:25 rotundi duo

Pete Rogers (4-4) victum Jason Rine (1-5) via TKO (ferit,) at :50 rotundi duo

Matt Probin (4-0) victum Ali Zebian (1-1) via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Zarrukh Adashev (2-1) victum Ronie Arana (0-3) via suasuri (29-28. 30-27, 30-27)

Billy Goff (2-0) victum Ryan Hardy (0-1) via suasuri (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)



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FULL FIGHT CARDS FOR BELLATOR 215: MITRIONE VS. KHARITONOV THIS FRIDAY & Bellator 216: MVP VS. DALEY THIS SATURDAY


FULL PHOTOS HERE



Los Angeles – The full slate of bouts for Bellator’s doubleheader return to Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. on Feb. 15 and Feb. 16 has been completed with two stacked five-fight main cards and exciting preliminary matchups.



The main event of Friday’s card on Paramount Network, and simulcast on DAZN, will feature a heavyweight headliner, where former Bellator Grand Prix Semifinalist Matt Mitrione (13-6) faces Russian knockout artist Sergius Kharitonov (29-7, 1 NC). Rounding out the stacked main card will see undefeated Logan Storley (9-0) meet SBG Dublin’s Ion Pascu (18-9) at welterweight, former Bellator bantamweight champ Eduardo Dantas (20-6) return from injury to meet Hawaii’s Toby Misech (12-6) at 135-pounds, and the electric Mike Kimbel (2-0) making his main card debut against Rhode Island’s John Douma (3-1). The opener of Bellator 215 will be the promotional debut of Austin Vanderford (6-0), who looks to remain undefeated against Cody Jones (6-2), a winner of four consecutive fights.




The prelims for Bellator 215: Mitrione vs. Kharitonov will be highlighted by a women’s featherweight contest featuring Amber Leibrock (3-2) adversum Amanda Bell (5-5), as well as top heavyweight prospect Steve Mowry (5-0) susceptis Darion Abbey (Pro Debut).



A mere 24-hours later, Bellator 216 will take place exclusively on DAZN and will be headlined by one of the most intense grudge matches in MMA history. On Tuesday, Feb. 16, Invictus Michael “Venom” Page (13-0) will enter the Bellator cage against 58-fight professional Paul "Semtex" Daley (40-16-2) in a first-round fight of Bellator’s Welterweight World Grand Prix. The co-main event is a rematch between two heavyweights who undoubtedly will go down in the sport’s history books, cum Mirko Cro Cop (37-11-2, 1 NC) makes his Bellator debut against Roy “Big Country” Nelson (23-16).



In addition, a No. 1 contender’s bout to determine who will face newly crowned heavyweight kingpin Ryan Bader will pit Cheick Kongo (29-10-2) neu contra, longtime former Bellator heavyweight champion Vitaly Minakov (21-0). An intriguing welterweight encounter between Yaroslav Amosov (20-0) and the always-excitingErick Silva (20-9, 1 NC) is also official, as is the professional debut of multi-time taekwondo champion Valerie Loureda, when she meets Oklahoma’s Colby Fletcher (1-2) in the main card opener.



As if that wasn’t enough top-flight action, Tyrell Fortune (5-0), one of Bellator’s top homegrown prospects returns to the Bellator cage against Ryan Pokryfky (6-5) in the featured preliminary bout of Bellator 216: MVP vs. Daley.



Bellator: Mitrione vs. Kharitonov will be broadcast Friday, February 15 on Paramount Network at 9 p.m. ET / VIII p.m. CT and will stream LIVE on DAZN. Bellator: MVP vs. Daley will stream exclusively on DAZN on Saturday, February 16 at 10 p.m. ET / VII p.m. PT. Preliminary action for both events will stream on Bellator.com and globally on the Bellator Mobile App.



Tickets for both events are available now and can be purchased at the Mohegan Sun Arena box office, as well as Ticketmaster and Bellator.com. Fans can save when they purchase tickets to both events through the “Back-to-Back Pack!” Please visit Ticketmaster.com for more details.




Complete Bellator 215: Mitrione vs. Kharitonov Main Card:

Heavyweight Main Event Bout: Matt Mitrione (13-6) vs. Sergius Kharitonov (29-7, 1 NC)

Welterweight Co-Main Event: Logan Storley (9-0) vs. Ion Pascu (18-9)

Bantamweight Main Card Bout: Eduardo Dantas (20-6) vs. Toby Misech (12-6)

Bantamweight Main Card Bout: Mike Kimbel (2-0) vs. John Douma (3-1)

175-Pound Catchweight Main Card Bout: Austin Vanderford (6-0) vs. Cody Jones (6-2)



Praevium Card:

Heavyweight Preliminary Bout: Steve Mowry (5-0) vs. Darion Abbey (Pro Debut)

Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Amber Leibrock (3-2) vs. Amanda Bell (5-5)

Middleweight Preliminary Bout: Pat McCrohan (3-2) vs. Jason Markland (Debut)

Atomweight Preliminary Bout: Tabatha Watkins (3-0) vs. Lindsey VanZandt (4-1)

Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Pete Rogers (3-4) vs. Jason Rine (1-4)

Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Matt Probin (3-0) vs. Ali Zebian (1-0)

Flyweight Preliminary Bout: Zarrukh Adashev (1-1) vs. Ronie Arana (0-2)

Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Billy Goff (1-0) vs. Ryan Hardy (Pro Debut)



Complete Bellator 216: MVP vs. Daley Main Card:

Welterweight World Grand Prix Matchup: Michael Page (13-0) vs. Paul Daley (40-16-2)

Heavyweight Co-Main Event: Mirko Cro Cop (37-11-2, 1 NC) vs. Roy Nelson (23-16)

Heavyweight Main Card Bout: Cheick Kongo (29-10-2) vs. Vitaly Minakov (21-0)

Welterweight Main Card Bout: Yaroslav Amosov (20-0) vs. Erick Silva (20-9, 1 NC)

Flyweight Main Card Bout: Valerie Loureda (Pro Debut) vs. Colby Fletcher (1-2)



Praevium Card:

Heavyweight Preliminary Bout: Tyrell Fortune (5-0) vs. Ryan Pokryfky (6-5)

Lightweight Preliminary Bout: Patrick Casey (4-0) vs. Nekruz Mirkhojaev (3-2)

Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Vinicius De Jesus (6-2) vs. Rodolpho Barcellos (1-0)

165-Pound Catchweight Bout: Kastriot Xhema (2-2, 1 NC) vs. Kemran Lachinov (7-2)

Lightweight Preliminary Bout: Reginaldo Felix (5-2) vs. Justin Sumter (6-2)

Middleweight Preliminary Bout: Jesse Kosakowski (2-0) vs. Rodolfo Rocha (1-1)

Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Demetrius Plaza (Pro Debut) vs. Andrews Rodriguez (1-0)



*Card subject to change



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Bellator 207: MITRIONE VS. BADER RESULTS & PHOTOS

 

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Full Fight Photos Here

 

Complete Bellator 207: Mitrione vs. Bader Results:

Ryan Bader (25-5) victum Matt Mitrione (13-5) via suasuri (30-25, 30-24, 30-25)

Sergius Kharitonov (29-7-1, 1 NC) victum Roy Nelson (23-16) via KO (knees) at 4:59 of una circum

Lorenz Larkin (20-7, 1 NC) victum Ion Pascu (18-9) via suasuri (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Corey Browning (4-2) victum Baby Slice (3-2) via TKO (pugnis) at 2:08 rotundi duo

Mandel Nallo (7-0) victum Carrington Banks (7-2) via KO (genu) at :57 rotundi duo

Praevium Card Results:

Mike Kimbel (2-0) victum Alex Potts (1-1) via KO (punch) at :06 of una circum

Janay Harding (4-4) victum Sinead Kavanagh (5-3) via TKO (doctoris sistendum) at 5:00 of una circum

Andre Fialho (10-1) victum Javier Torres (10-5, 1 NC) via maioris (28-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Sarah Click (2-2) victum Kristi Lopez (2-1-1) via suasuri (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Vinicius de Jesus (6-2) victum Tim Caron (9-3) via suasuri (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

Alexandra Ballou (1-0) victum Lisa Blaine (2-1) via TKO (cubitis) at 3:28 rotundum trium

Pat Casey (4-0) victum Kastriot Xhema (2-2, 1 NC) via suasuri (30-26, 30-26, 30-26)

Kemran Lachinov (7-2) victum Sean Lally (8-4) via suasuri (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)

 

MIRKO CRO COP OUT OF BELLATOR 200 DUE TO INJRY

 

RAFAEL CARVALHO DEFENDS MIDDLEWIGHT TITLE AGAINST GEGARD MOUSASI IN NEW HEADLINER, WHILE ‘MVP’ TAKES ON DAVID RICKELS IN CO-MAIN

Los Angeles – Due to injury, Mirko Cro Cop can no longer compete in his highly anticipated Bellator debut atBellator 200 adversum Roy Nelson. Ut a praecessi, autem Bellator 200 main event now sees reigning middleweight champRafael Carvalho (15-1) defend his title against top contender Gegard Mousasi (43-6-2) in a five-round affair, while the co-main event features undefeated British striker Michael “Venom” Page (12-0), better known as “MVP,” againstDavid Rickels (19-4, 2 NC) at welterweight. Bellator 200 takes place Friday, May 25 at The SSE Arena, Wembley in London and will air on Paramount Network at 9 p.m. ET / VIII p.m. CT.

 

 

 

The main card also includes former titleholder Phil Davis (18-4) susceptis Linton Vassell (18-6) in a light heavyweight matchup and reality star turned MMA fighter Aaron Chalmers (3-0) making his promotional debut against fellow BritAsh Griffiths (4-5). The remainder of the main card will be announced later this week.

 

 

 

Prior to the main card on Paramount Network, Bellator 200 will also feature plenty of exciting preliminary matchups showcasing many of the U.K.’s top young talent. The inuictum Anastasia Yankova (5-0) returns against the always-tough Kate Jackson (9-3-1), while a trio of former BAMMA champions are in action when former middleweight champion Mike Shipman (11-1) pugnat Carl Noon (7-2), former BAMMA featherweight kingpin Daniel Crawford (10-1) challenges Pedro Carvalho (6-3) and former BAMMA lightweight titlist Ryan Scope (11-1) facies Martyn Harris(4-4). Fans will see Bellator veteran Anatoly Tokov (25-3) clash with Vladimir Filipovic (10-2), SBG Ireland-productCharlie Ward (4-3) in action against Louis King (1-1) and Mousasi-trained prospect Costello van Steenis (9-1) occurrens Kevin Fryer (6-2).

 

 

 

Tickets for the event are on sale now at The SSE Arena, Wembley box office (0844 815 0815), Ticketmaster.com,ssearena.co.uk atque axs.com. Bellator 200 will be broadcast on Paramount Network at 9 p.m. ET / VIII p.m. CT, while preliminary action will stream on Bellator.com and globally on the Bellator Mobile App beginning at 12:30 p.m. ET/9:30 a.m. PT.

 

 

*Card subject to change.

OFFICIAL BELLATOR 199: BADER vs. KING MO RESULTS & PHOTOS

 

 

Ryan Bader (25-5) defeated “King Mo” Lawal (21-7, 1 NC) via knockout (punch) at :15 of una circum

 

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Jon Fitch (31-7-1, 1 NC) victum Paul Daley (40-16-2) via suasuri (29-27, 29-26, 29-26)

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Aaron Pico (3-1) victum Lee Morrison (19-9) via TKO (punch to body) at 1:10 of una circum

 

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Cheick Kongo (28-10-2) victum Javy Comines (10-7) via knockout (pugnis) at 2:29 of una circum

 

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Adam Piccolot (10-2) victum Carrington Banks (7-1) via deditionem (rear, nudi suffocant) at 4:41 rotundum trium

 

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Hyder Amil (2-0) victum Elias Anderson (0-1) via TKO at 3:01 rotundi duo

Ignacio Ortiz (1-0) victum Matt Aragoni (1-1) via TKO at 2:57 rotundum trium

Mark Climaco (2-0) victum Daniel Oseguera (0-1) via TKO at 2:21 of una circum

J.J. Okanovich (6-1) victum Hugo Lujan (3-3) via suasuri

Tom Ponce de Leon (2-0) victum Dominic Sumner (1-2) via TKO at 2:48 rotundi duo

Nohelin Hernandez (7-2) victum Josh San Diego (7-4) via suasuri

Josh Paiva (10-2) victum Adam Antolin (13-4) via KO at :32 of una circum

Cass Bell (1-0) victum Khai Wu (1-1) via deditionem (guillotine suffocant) at 3:27 rotundi duo

Jordan Williams (7-2) victum Brandon Hester (4-1) via TKO (pugnis) at 1:11 rotundi duo

Amber Leibrock (3-1) victum Janay Harding (3-4) via suasuri (30-27, 30-26, 30-26)

James Terry (20-9) victum Danasabe Mohammed (5-2) via suasuri (30-26, 30-26, 30-26)

Gaston Bolanos (3-1) victum Malcom Hill (3-5) via TKO (leg kicks) at 2:54 of una circum

Justin Tenedora (2-1) victum David Rivera (0-3) via deditionem (triangle-choke) at 4:27 of una circum

Deron Winn (4-0) victum Ahmed White (0-1) via knockout (pugnis) at 2:32 of una circum

Bellator 199: BADER vs. KING MO WEIGH-IN RESULTS & PHOTOS

EVENT AIRS ON PARAMOUNT NETWORK APUD 9 P.m. ATQUE / 8 P.m. CT

 

WEIGH-IN PHOTOS HERE | RE-WATCH WEIGH-INS HERE

Bellator 199: Bader vs. Rex Mo fit cras SAP Center in San Jose, Ill. The event will be broadcast live and free on Paramount Network at 9 p.m. ATQUE/8 p.m. CT, et fluent ad Bellator.com in praemissis actum est de Bellator globally Mobile App.

Complete Bellator 199: Bader vs. Rex Mo Weigh-in Results:

Heavyweight Grand Prix Main Event: Ryan Bader (225.1) vs. "King Mo” Lawal (217.4)

Welterweight Co-Main Event: Paul Daley (170.3) vs. Jon Fitch (171)

Featherweight Main Card Bout: Lee Morrison (144) vs. Aaron Pico (145.7)

Heavyweight Main Card Bout: Cheick Kongo (241.7) vs. Javy Comines (265.5)

Lightweight Main Card Bout: Carrington Banks (155.6) vs. Adam Piccolot (155.3)

140-Pound Catchweight Preliminary Bout: Elias Anderson (139.8) vs. Hyder Amil (137.9)

Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Matt Aragoni (144.9) vs. Ignacio Ortiz (145)

Flyweight Preliminary Bout: Mark Climaco (125) vs. Daniel Oseguera (124.7)

Lightweight Preliminary Bout: Hugo Lujan (154.7) vs. J.J. Okanovich (155.4)

Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Tom Ponce de Leon (169.7) vs. Dominic Sumner (170.9)

Bantamweight Preliminary Bout: Nohelin Hernandez (135.9) vs. Josh San Diego (135.5)

Flyweight Preliminary Bout: Josh Paiva (125.7) vs. Adam Antolin (124.8)

Bantamweight Preliminary Bout: Cass Bell (135.8) vs. Khai Wu (136)

Middleweight Preliminary Bout: Jordan Williams (184.1) vs. Brandon Hester (185.4)

Women’s Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Janay Harding (145.8) vs. Amber Leibrock (145)

165-Pound Catchweight Preliminary Bout: Danasabe Mohammed (164) vs. James Terry (164.7)

Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Malcom Hill (144.4) vs. Gaston Bolanos (145.6)

137-Pound Catchweight Preliminary Bout: Justin Tenedora (135.8) vs. David Rivera (135.1)

190-Pound Catchweight Preliminary Bout: Deron Winn (192.1*) vs. Ahmed White (188.4)

 

*Missed weight

Bellator 198: FEDOR vs. MIR OFFICIAL RESULTS & PHOTOS

 

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FULL EVENT PHOTOS | FULL VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS

 

Bellator 198: Fedor vs. Me Results:

Fedor Emelianenko (37-5, 1 NC) victum Frank Mir (18-12) via TKO (pugnis) at :48 of una circum

Sanchez Emmanuhel (17-3) victum Sam Sicilia (16-9) via deditionem (arm-triangulum suffocat) at 3:52 of una circum

Rafael Lovato Jr. (8-0) victum Gerald Harris (25-6) via deditionem (armbar) at 1:11 of una circum

Neiman Gracie (8-0) victum Javier Torres (10-4, 1 NC) via deditionem (arm-triangulum suffocat) at 3:18 rotundi duo

Dillon Danis (1-0) victum Kyle Walker (2-5) via deditionem (toe hold) at 1:38 of una circum

 

Praevium Card:

R’Mandel Cameron (6-3) victum P.J. Cajigas (6-7) via unanimous decisión (29-28 x3)

Mark Stoddard (16-9) victum Dan Stittgen (12-6) via deditionem (triangulum suffocat) at 4:43 of una circum

Eric Wisely (29-9-1) victum Morgan Sickinger (20-11) via deditionem (armbar) at 1:12 of una circum

Joey Diehl (12-9) victum Nate Williams (27-18) via deditionem (triangulum suffocat) at 54 seconds of round one

Asef Askar (1-0-1) atque Andrew Johnson (0-0-1) fought to a majority draw (28-27, 28-28, 28-28)

Adil Benjilany (4-1, 1 NC) victum Corey Jackson (3-1) via suasuri (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)

Sultan Umar (6-2) victum Tom Angeloff (7-6, 1 NC) via suasuri (30-26, 30-27, 30-27)

Robert Morrow (24-21-1) victum Adam Maciejewski (13-7-1) via suasuri (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

AARON CHALMERS, STAR OF MTV’S ‘GEORDIE SHORE,’ SET TO MAKE PROMOTIONAL DEBUT AT BELLATOR 200 IN LONDON

WILL TAKE ON ASH GRIFFITHS IN MAIN CARD BOUT ON MAIUS 25 AT THE SSE ARENA, WEMBLEY

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Los Angeles – Bellator is proud to announce that reality star turned MMA fighter Aaron Chalmers (3-0) will make his promotional debut on the main card of historic Bellator 200 adversum Ash Griffiths (4-5) at The SSE Arena, Wembley in London on Friday, May 25.

Fighting out of Newcastle, England, Chalmers steps inside the Bellator cage following three first-round stoppage victories under the direction of BAMMA. Chalmers is a well-known cast member of MTV’s British reality television series “Geordie Shore,” having appeared for 10 seasons beginning in 2014, as well as MTV’s “Ex on the Beach.” He would go on to make his MMA debut in 2017, winning his first bout via submission in the first round. “The Joker” has since defeated two other opponents in under a minute and now looks to take the next step in his professional career.

Griffiths turned pro in 2013, fighting regionally in England, prior to making his debut with Bellator last year during the main card of Bellator 191 in Novo Castro. Hailing from Willington, England, the nine-fight veteran provides a tough test for the newcomer. Fans can expect fireworks, when these two compete for bragging rights in front of their U.K. crowd.

The catchweight contest joins a stacked card that already includes a Bellator middleweight title matchup pitting current champ Rafael Carvalho (15-1) adversum Gegard Mousasi (43-6-2), a rematch betweenheavyweight fan-favorites Mirko Cro Cop (36-11-2, 1 NC) atque Roy Nelson (23-15), while former titleholder Phil Davis (18-4) suscipit, Linton Vassell (18-6) in a light heavyweight matchup and undefeated British striker Michael “Venom” Page (12-0) occurrit Davidem "Caveman" Rickels (19-4, 2 NC) at welterweight.

Tickets for the event are on sale now at The SSE Arena, Wembley Box Office (0844 815 0815), Ticketmaster.com, ssearena.co.uk atque axs.com. Bellator 200 will be broadcast on Paramount Network at 9 p.m. ATQUE/8 p.m. CT, et fluent ad Bellator.com in praemissis actum est de Bellator globally Mobile App. The main card is now complete, additional preliminary contests will be announced in coming weeks.

Complete Bellator 200 Main Card:

Middleweight World Title Bout: Rafael Carvalho (15-1) vs. Gegard Mousasi (43-6-2)

Heavyweight Main Card Bout: Mirko Cro Cop (36-11-2, 1 NC) vs. Roy Nelson (23-15)

Light Heavyweight Main Card Bout: Phil Davis (18-4) vs. Linton Vassell (18-6)

Welterweight Main Card Bout: Michael Page (12-0) vs. David Rickels (19-4, 2 NC)

163-Pound Catchweight Main Card Bout: Aaron Chalmers (3-0) vs. Ash Griffiths (4-5)

*Card subject to change

Please visit Bellator.com for additional information.

HEAVYWEIGHT CLASH FEATURING MIRKO CRO COP AND ROY NELSON SLATED FOR BELLATOR 200 IN LONDON ON MAY 25

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TICKETS VENEO NOW

Los Angeles – An exciting battle between heavyweight fan-favorites Mirko Cro Cop (36-11-2, 1 NC) atque Roy Nelson (23-15) has been added to historic Bellator 200 at The SSE Arena, Wembley in London on Friday, May 25.

 

The two renowned fighters join a stacked card that already includes a Bellator middleweight title matchup pitting current champ Rafael Carvalho (15-1) adversum Gegard Mousasi(43-6-2), while former titleholder Phil Davis (18-4) suscipit, Linton Vassell (18-6) in a light heavyweight matchup and undefeated British striker Michael “Venom” Page (12-0) occurrit Davidem "Caveman" Rickels (19-4, 2 NC) at welterweight.

 

Tickets for the event are on sale now at The SSE Arena, Wembley Box Office (0844 815 0815), Ticketmaster.com, ssearena.co.uk atque axs.com. Bellator 200 will be broadcast on Paramount Network at 9 p.m. ATQUE/8 p.m. CT, et fluent ad Bellator.com in praemissis actum est de Bellator globally Mobile App. Additional contests will be announced in coming weeks.

 

The man synonymous with head kick knockouts, Mirko Cro Cop makes his way to Bellator in the midst of an eight-fight win streak that includes TKO victories over "Rex Mo" Lawal, Gabriel Gonzaga and Satoshi Ishii. The proud Croatian famously won the PRIDE 2006 Openweight Grand Prix championship, as well as the RIZIN World Grand Prix 2016 title and K-1 World Grand Prix 2012 Final in kickboxing. One of the most feared strikers in MMA history, Cro Cop owns additional career wins over Wanderlei Silva, Josh Barnett (x3), Pat Barry, Mark Coleman and Kevin Randleman.

 

Pugnatorum de Las Vegas, Roy Nelson made his Bellator debut at Bellator 183 in September with a hard-fought victory over Javy Comines following an eight-year, 19-fight run with UFC that saw him earn wins over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, "Bigfoot" Silva, Cheick Kongo and Mirko Cro Cop. “Big Country” also memorably defeated the late Kimbo Sliceand later went on to win season 10 autem Ultimate Pugnator. Having recently fought Matt Mitrione in the Bellator Heavyweight World Grand Prix, Nelson is looking for a big win over one of the sport’s true legends.

 

Updated Bellator 200 Fight Card:

Middleweight World Title Bout: Rafael Carvalho (15-1) vs. Gegard Mousasi (43-6-2)

Heavyweight Main Card Bout: Mirko Cro Cop (36-11-2, 1 NC) vs. Roy Nelson (23-15)

Light Heavyweight Main Card Bout: Phil Davis (18-4) vs. Linton Vassell (18-6)

Welterweight Main Card Bout: Michael Page (12-0) vs. David Rickels (19-4, 2 NC)

 

*Card subject to change

 

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