Такође, Appearances by Former Bellator Champ and Monster Energy Athlete Michael Chandler and Heavyweight Fan-Favorite Roy Nelson
ЛОС АНГЕЛЕС - Monster Energy Bellator MMA Fight Series heads to the legendary Talladega Superspeedway in Talladega, Ала. for its third event on Петак, Нов. 13. По први пут, 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 у недељу.
Ahead of the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Alabama 500 у недељу, Нов. 15, the Monster Energy Bellator MMA Fight Series will feature MMA action у петак evening beginning at 8:30 п.м. ЦТ 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.
Додатно, о Петак, Октобар 13 од 3-4 п.м. ЦТ, fans will have the opportunity to meet former Bellator lightweight champion and Monster Energy athlete "Гвоздени" Мајкл Чендлер, 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,"Рекао је председник Беллатор Скот 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 у петак 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 Недеља, Октобар 15 у 1 п.м. ЦТ. Tickets to the race are available at NASCAR.com/tickets, TalladegaSuperspeedway.com/tickets or by calling Talladega Superspeedway at 1-855-518-RACE (7223).
Упдатед Monster Energy Bellator MMA Fight Series at Talladega Superspeedway Fight Card:
Лагани главни догађај: Omar Johnson (8-1, Бирмингем, Алабама) вс. Jonathan Pearce (5-3, Johnson City, Tenn.)
Хеавивеигхт боут: Frank Tate (4-4, Бирмингем, Алабама) вс. Kem Oti (2-1, Decatur, Алабама)
Миддлевеигхт боут: Marcel Stamps (1-0, Бирмингем, Алабама) вс. Derek Wilson (Про Деби, Атланта, Ga.)
Heavyweight Amateur Bout: Christian Echols (2-0, Cullman, Алабама) вс. Billy Swanson (7-1, Кливленд, Tenn.)
Please visit Bellator.com for details.
*Event schedule subject to change.