Также, Appearances by Former Bellator Champ and Monster Energy Athlete Michael Chandler and Heavyweight Fan-Favorite Roy Nelson
ЛОС-АНДЖЕЛЕС - Monster Energy Bellator MMA Fight Series heads to the legendary Talladega Superspeedway in Talladega, Ала. for its third event on Пятница, Октябрь. 13. В первый раз, 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 в воскресенье.
Ahead of the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Alabama 500 в воскресенье, Октябрь. 15, the Monster Energy Bellator MMA Fight Series will feature MMA action в пятницу evening beginning at 8:30 p.m. Коннектикут 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.
Дополнительно, на Пятница, Октября 13 от 3-4 p.m. Коннектикут, fans will have the opportunity to meet former Bellator lightweight champion and Monster Energy athlete "Железный" Майкл Чандлер, as well as heavyweight fan-favorite Рой "Большая страна" Нельсон, 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,"Сказал президент Bellator Скотт Кокер. “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.”
Through Bellator MMA, alongside longstanding partner Monster Energy, mixed martial arts will be included as a pre-race activation exclusively for fans in attendance. The lineup в пятницу will consist of four MMA bouts featuring some of the best regional up-and-coming talent, with the main event prospects in consideration to be signed to a multi-fight Bellator MMA contract.
The Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Alabama 500 at Talladega takes place Воскресенье, Октября 15 на 1 p.m. Коннектикут. Tickets to the race are available at NASCAR.com/tickets, TalladegaSuperspeedway.com/tickets or by calling Talladega Superspeedway at 1-855-518-RACE (7223).
Обновленный Monster Energy Bellator MMA Fight Series at Talladega Superspeedway Fight Card:
Lightweight Main Event: Omar Johnson (8-1, Бирмингем, Ала.) против. Jonathan Pearce (5-3, Johnson City, Теннеси.)
Бут в супертяжелом: Фрэнк Тейт (4-4, Бирмингем, Ала.) против. Kem Oti (2-1, Decatur, Ала.)
Средний Бут: Марсель Штампы (1-0, Бирмингем, Ала.) против. Derek Wilson (Pro Дебют, Атланта, Ga.)
Heavyweight Amateur Bout: Christian Echols (2-0, Cullman, Ала.) против. Билли Свонсон (7-1, Кливленд, Теннеси.)
Please visit Bellator.com for details.
*Event schedule subject to change.