LONDON (జూన్ 9, 2016) – Arguably England’s two top welterweights, పాల్ "Semtex" డాలే(38-13-2) మరియు మైఖేల్ "వెనం" పేజీ (10-0) have each been assigned new opponents for the upcoming "వారియర్ 158: London” ఈవెంట్. Former welterweight world champion డగ్లస్ లిమా (26-6) has agreed to fight Daley after an undisclosed injury forced జోష్ Koscheck to withdraw from the highly anticipated matchup. అదనంగా, gritty Brazilian veteran ఎవాగెలిస్టా "సైబోర్గ్" శాంటాస్ (21-17) will step in for ఫెర్నాండో గొంజాలెజ్ to fight undefeated British superstar Page.

 

 

The main card also features a light heavyweight contest between local hotshot Linton “The Swarm” Vassell (16-5) మరియు Francis “Limitless” Carmont (24-11) as well as a heavyweight slugfest pitting మార్క్ Godbeer (11-2) వ్యతిరేకంగా James Mulheron (8-1) in a British brawl that you do not want to miss.

 

We will have to wait a little longer for the highly anticipated faceoff between Daley and Koscheck. The 33-year-old now directs his attention to “The Phenom” as he looks to add to his five fight winning streak. A native of Nottingham, ఇంగ్లాండ్, “Semtex” has recorded wins in nine of his last ten fights, with eight of those victories ending in a knockout. A four fight veteran of Bellator MMA, Daley has put his stamp on the welterweight division, posting a 4-0 record with three knockouts, including his most recent first round finish of top contender Andy Uhrich ప్రధాన ఈవెంట్లో "వారియర్ 148: డాలే vs. Uhrich. "

 

After originally being slated for the co-main event of "వారియర్ 156: గార్వాయో వర్సెస్. Dantas 2 " నజూన్ 17, Lima has been given the opportunity to take his talents overseas and challenge Daley in a welterweight thriller. In his first 10 appearances under the Bellator MMA fray, the 28-year-old Brazilian has collected eight wins, seven of which have come by way of knockout. A former champion of Bellator’s stacked 170-pound division; Lima has continuously proven his worth with highlight reel victories over former Bellator MMA veterans the likes of Rick Hawn, Ben Saunders (రెండుసార్లు) and Bryan Baker. With past winning streaks of nine, six, and five, Lima’s most recent string of victories consisted of five consecutive knockouts over the span of three years. “The Phenom” will look to begin another streak of success when he challenges “Semtex” Daley on his home turf on జూలై 16.

 

Having made his professional debut in 1997, “Cyborg” Santos is undoubtedly one of the most experienced MMA athletes in the game today. The 38-year-old Brazilian veteran has amounted 21 victories over his illustrious career, highlighted by his 12 మట్టికరిపించడానికి, 10 of which came in the first round. In his Bellator MMA debut, “Cyborg” stunned an electric Connecticut crowd when he delivered a first round win over బ్రెన్నాన్ వార్డ్ via heel hook submission at"వారియర్ 153: Koreshkov వర్సెస్. Henderson.” Before signing a multi-fight contract with Bellator MMA this year, Santos also made four appearances under the Strikeforce banner from 2009 కు 2011. “Cyborg” will have to prepare for one of the most feared fighters in the sport of MMA, when he meets the undefeated “MVP” in his home country on జూలై 16.

 

With an unblemished record of 10-0, “MVP” remains one of the brightest young stars in the world of MMA. Page received a new opponent, with the news that “Cyborg” Santos would replace ఫెర్నాండో గొంజాలెజ్ in one of the evening’s welterweight feature fights. The 29-year-old London native has a knack for finishing his challengers in the early stages of the bout, collecting nine first round victories with only one fight reaching the judges’ scorecards. “Venom” thoroughly impressed in his 2016 తొలి, when he forced budding star జెరెమీ హోల్లోవాయ్ into an Achilles lock submission just 2:15 into the first round in their clash at"వారియర్ 153: Koreshkov వర్సెస్. Henderson.” It will be more of the same for the knockout specialist Page, as he will enter the cage on జూలై 16 with the full intention of adding to his impressive tally of first round finishes.

 

"వారియర్ 158: London” will be broadcast free on SPIKE UK and Channel 5 యునైటెడ్ కింగ్డమ్ లో, while in America the card will air FREE on SPIKE. Exact broadcast details for the event will be revealed in the near future. Tickets are on sale now and start at only £40.00. They are available at TheO2.co.uk or The O2 Box Office.

 

Updated "వారియర్ 158: London” Fight Card

Bellator MMA Welterweight Bout: డగ్లస్ లిమా (26-6) vs. పాల్ డాలే (38-13-2)

Bellator MMA Welterweight Bout: మైఖేల్ పేజ్ (10-0) vs. ఎవాగెలిస్టా "సైబోర్గ్" శాంటాస్ (21-17)

Bellator MMA Light Heavyweight Bout: లింతాన్ Vassell (16-5) vs. ఫ్రాన్సిస్ Carmont (24-11)

Bellator MMA Heavyweight Bout: మార్క్ Godbeer (11-2) vs. James Mulheron (8-1)

ప్రాథమిక కార్డ్:

 

Bellator MMA Prelim Middleweight Bout: Michael Shipman (8-1) vs. Lee Chadwick (21-12-1)

Bellator MMA Prelim Flyweight Bout: Pietro Menga (12-0) vs. Spencer Hewitt (12-10)

Bellator MMA Prelim Bantamweight Bout: Luiz Tosta (9-2) vs. Dean Garnett (7-0)

Bellator MMA Prelim Middleweight Bout: Jason Radcliffe (8-2) vs. Jack Mason (29-15)

Bellator MMA Prelim Featherweight Bout: Chase Morton (6-2) vs. Nathaniel Wood (8-3)

Bellator MMA Prelim Middleweight Bout: Alex Reid (11-9-1) vs. TBD

Bellator MMA Prelim Middleweight Bout: C.J. Meeks (4-1) vs. Danny Mitchell (17-7-1)