Aussi, Appearances by Former Bellator Champ and Monster Energy Athlete Michael Chandler and Heavyweight Fan-Favorite Roy Nelson
LOS ANGELES - Le Monster Energy Bellator MMA Fight Series heads to the legendary Talladega Superspeedway in Talladega, Ala. for its third event on Vendredi, Octobre. 13. Pour la première fois, fighters will step into the cage after the sun has set on Friday evening, kicking off an exciting weekend for fans that culminates with the fifth race of the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs le dimanche.
Ahead of the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Alabama 500 le dimanche, Octobre. 15, the Monster Energy Bellator MMA Fight Series will feature MMA action vendredi evening beginning at 8:30 p.m. CT at the Monster Energy Fan Zone in the Talladega Infield, immediately following the track’s “Big One on the Blvd” parade and party. Talladega Infield access is required for admission.
En outre, sur Vendredi, Octobre 13 à partir de 3-4 p.m. CT, fans will have the opportunity to meet former Bellator lightweight champion and Monster Energy athlete "Iron" Michael Chandler, as well as heavyweight fan-favorite Roy "Big Country" Nelson, at the Monster Energy Fan Zone in the Talladega Fan Zone, directly outside admission gates behind the north end of the frontstretch grandstands.
“The Monster Energy Bellator MMA Fight Series has been a great way for us to share MMA, as well as the Bellator brand, with an entirely new fan base this year,», A déclaré le président Bellator Scott Coker. “With the support of Monster Energy, we’ve already seen the crossover appeal these events offer. I’m excited to head to one of the most iconic tracks in motorsports with Hans Molenkamp, Aaron Quesada, Austin Hodges and the entire Monster Energy team to bring Bellator MMA action to the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs at Talladega.”
Via Bellator MMA, aux côtés de son partenaire de longue date Monster Energy, les arts martiaux mixtes seront inclus en tant qu'activation d'avant-course exclusivement pour les fans présents. La programmation vendredi comprendra quatre combats MMA mettant en vedette certains des meilleurs talents émergents de la région, avec les principales perspectives d'événement en vue de la signature d'un contrat multi-combat Bellator MMA.
The Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Alabama 500 at Talladega takes place Dimanche, Octobre 15 à 1 p.m. CT. Les billets pour la course sont disponibles à NASCAR.com/tickets, TalladegaSuperspeedway.com/tickets or by calling Talladega Superspeedway at 1-855-518-RACE (7223).
Mise à jour Monster Energy Bellator MMA Fight Series at Talladega Superspeedway Fight Card:
Main Event léger: Omar Johnson (8-1, Birmingham, Ala.) vs. Jonathan Pearce (5-3, Johnson City, Armé d'un)
Bout Heavyweight: Frank Tate (4-4, Birmingham, Ala.) vs. Kem Oti (2-1, Decatur, Ala.)
Middleweight Bout: Marcel Timbres (1-0, Birmingham, Ala.) vs. Derek Wilson (Pro Debut, Atlanta, Géorgie.)
Heavyweight Amateur Bout: Christian Echols (2-0, Cullman, Ala.) vs. Billy Swanson (7-1, Cleveland, Armé d'un)
Veuillez visiter Bellator.com pour plus de détails.
*L'horaire des événements peut changer.