SAAD AWAD-‘CYBORG’ SANTOS & ADAM PICCOLOTTI-RAY WOOD ARE OFFICIAL

САНТА МОНИКА, Цалиф. (Мај 5, 2016) – A welterweight matchup pitting “Cyborg” Santos (21-16) against Bellator MMA veteran Ви Авад (18-7) and a lightweight meeting featuring Адам Пиццолот (7-0) наспрам Раи Дрво (6-1) су додате у главни картицу "Беллатор 154: Дејвис вс. Кинг Мо," which airs LIVE and FREE on SPIKE and takes place on May 14 у САП центру у Сан Јосе, Калиф.

These matchups join an electric main event between light heavyweight phenoms “King Mo” (19-4, 1 НЦ) и Phil “Mr. Wonderful” Davis (15-3, 1 НЦ). Додатно, a heavyweight bout between Сергеј Харитонов (23-5) и Josh Appelt (12-5) will serve as the evening’s co-main event and undefeated Andre Fialho (6-0) ће се суочити Rick Reger (7-1) in a welterweight feature fight.

The contests make up the televised portion of "Беллатор 154: Дејвис вс. Кинг Мо," which airs LIVE and FREE on SPIKE at 8 п.м. И/7 п.м. CT while the preliminary card will stream live on Беллатор.цом и Беллатор за мобилне уређаје са почетком у 6:30 п.м. И. Улазнице се крећу од само $30 и да су на продају сада на Беллатор.цом, Тицкетмастер, and the SAP Center Box Office.

After beginning his career with five consecutive victories, the 32-year-old Saad Awad has continued to put together an impressive resume, including significant wins over the likes of Joe Duarte, Sergio Rios, and most recently Rob Sinclair. A 10-time veteran of Bellator MMA, “Assassin” has three first-round knockout wins, two of which came in the first 45 seconds of the bout. У 2013, the California native handed Will Brooks the only loss of his career thus far, stopping hiim with a punch only 43-seconds into the fight.

“Cyborg” Santos has begun his 2016 campaign with a bang, recording victories in each of his first two bouts, including a crowd-silencing win over hometown favorite Бреннан Вард in his Bellator MMA debut at "Беллатор 153: Корешков против. Henderson.” Of his 21 career wins, the 38-year-old welterweight has recorded 12 нокаута, 10 of which came in the opening frame of the bout. The heavy-handed Brazilian originally made four appearances under the Strikeforce banner from 2009 на 2011, before signing a multi-fight contract with Bellator MMA in March of 2016. “Cyborg” will look to add to his current winning streak when he challenges Saad Awad, who will be moving up in weight class to 170-pounds.

The 27-year-old Piccolotti has been flawless early in his young career, earning victories in all seven of his professional bouts, including three wins since joining the Bellator MMA team. A native of Northern California, he made his promotional debut against Andrew Ramm at "Беллатор 133: Манхоеф вс. Шлеменко," with a unanimous decision win and then added to his admirable resume by finishing his 2015 campaign with a victory over Марио Сото у"Беллатор 147: Thomson vs. Villaseca.” Протрчавањем 2016 деби, the submission specialist will have little time to prepare for his new opponent Ray Wood as the two look to square off on May 14 at the SAP Center.

Ray “All Business” Wood made a splash in his Bellator MMA debut, when he finished Chris Jones with a spinning-back fist that resulted in a first round knockout at "Беллатор 151: Ворен вс. Caldwell.” The 26-year-old Maine native has begun his professional career with a flashy 6-1 запис, including four knockout victories and two first-round finishes. After beginning his career under the direction of regional promotions, Wood now has his eyes set on establishing himself among the top of Bellator’s always-competitive featherweight division. Watch the fight below.

Комплетан "Беллатор 154: Дејвис вс. King Mo” Fight Card:

Bellator MMA Light Heavyweight Main Event: Пхил Давис (15-3, 1 НЦ) вс. Мухаммед "Кинг Мо" Лауал (19-4, 1 НЦ)

Bellator MMA Heavyweight Co-Main Event: Сергеј Харитонов (23-5) вс. Josh Appelt (12-5)

Беллатор ВМА Лаган функција Боут: Адам Пиццолот (7-0) вс. Раи Дрво (6-1)

Беллатор ВМА Велтервеигхт боут функција: Ви Авад (18-7) вс. Евангелиста "Циборг" Сантос (21-16)

Беллатор ВМА Велтервеигхт боут функција: Andre Fialho (6-0) вс. Rick Reger (7-1)

 

Прелиминарни картица:

Беллатор ММА (160 lb.) “VOW” Prelim Bout: Joshua Hardwick (Деби) вс. Jorge Acosta (1-1)

Bellator MMA Featherweight Prelim Bout: Виктор Џонс (0-1) вс. Антхони Таилор (0-1)

Bellator MMA Welterweight Prelim Bout: Danasabe Mohammed (3-0) вс. Martin Sano (4-1)

Bellator MMA Flyweight Prelim Bout: Џош Паива (7-1) вс. Steven Gruber (5-1)

Bellator MMA Welterweight Prelim Bout: Sam Spengler (8-5) вс. Doyle Childs (2-1)

Bellator MMA Bantamweight Prelim Bout: Josh San Diego (6-1) вс. Јеремија Монаган (9-4)

Беллатор ММА (130 lb.) Catchweight Prelim Bout: Алвин Цацдац (16-12) вс. Darren Uyenoyama (10-5)

Bellator MMA Featherweight Prelim Bout: Томас Диагне (5-5-1) вс. Марко Дицкман (10-2)

Bellator MMA Strawweight Prelim Bout: Stephanie Frausto (5-5) вс. Jamielene Nievara (3-1)

Bellator MMA Middleweight Prelim Bout: Andres Alcantar (3-0) вс. Ник Пица (5-0)

Bellator MMA Heavyweight Prelim Bout: James Chapman (Деби) вс. Sean Tucker (Деби)