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Raug Monica, California. (Plaub Hlis Ntuj 24, 2015) - Michael "lom" Nplooj ntawv (7-0) will look to keep his unbeaten streak alive when he meets 29-fight veteran Rudy "Phem Xov xwm" Bears (16-13) in a welterweight tilt at “Bellator: Lima vs. Koreshkov,” uas yuav siv sij hawm qhov chaw Friday, Lub Xya hli ntuj 17, ntawm Mohegan Sun Arena nyob rau hauv Uncasville, Conn.

 

Lub Lub Xya hli ntuj 17 event is shaping up to be a tremendous showcase of welterweight talent, already featuring previously announced bouts between Bellator MMA Welterweight World Champion Douglas “The Phenom” Txiv qaub (26-5) thiab Lavxias teb sab knockout artist Andrey “Spartan” Koreshkov (17-1), raws li zoo raws li Chris Honeycutt (6-0), uas yuav siv sij hawm nyob rau hauv Paul Bradley (22-6).

 

The two 170-pounders meet on the main card of “Bellator MMA: Lima vs. Koreshkov,” uas airs nyob thiab free rau ntsia hlau loj ntawm 9 p.m. THIAB / 8 p.m. I.

 

Tickets for the event are on sale now, and are available at the Mohegan Sun Arena Box Office or Ticketmaster.com.

 

Page is undoubtedly one of the fastest-rising stars in all of mixed martial arts. Showcasing blazing speed and pinpoint accuracy, “Venom’s” unorthodox striking style has been built over a lifetime of study in a variety of standup disciplines. The 28-year-old already owns three Bellator MMA victories, including a decision win over Nah-Shon Burrell this past October, as well as knockout wins over Ricky Rainey and Ryan Sanders. Six of Page’s seven career wins have come via first-round finish.

 

A 36-year-old Missouri native, Bears began his combat sports training in high school. Fighting professionally since 2007, Bears has appeared seven times previously under the Bellator MMA banner and now returns to the promotion after racking up back-to-back victories on the regional stage. Bears has competed against MMA notables the likes of Zak Cummings, Paul Daley, Jason High, Ryan Jensen, Isaac Vallie-Flagg and Tyron Woodley, nrad lwm tus.

 

Additional contests for “Bellator MMA: Lima vs. Koreshkov” yuav qhia tawm uas tsocai.

 

“Bellator MMA: Lima vs. Koreshkov” - Friday, Lub Xya hli ntuj 17, Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, Conn.

 

Bellator Welterweight Title sib ntaus: Champ Douglas Lima (26-5) vs. Andrey Koreshkov (17-1)

Bellator Welterweight Feature sib ntaus: Chris Honeycutt (6-0) vs. Paul Bradley (22-6)

Bellator Welterweight Feature sib ntaus: Michael Page (7-0) vs. Rudy Bears (16-13)