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SANTA MONICA, Kalifornia. (Kesäkuu 2, 2015) – Dynamic British slugger Paavali “Semtex” Daley (36-13-2) makes his highly anticipated return to the Bellator MMA cage when he meets two-fight Bellator veteran Dennis Olson (14-8).
The 170-pound clash completes the all-welterweight Spike-broadcast main card of “Bellator MMA: Lima vs. Koreshkov.”
Featuring Bellator MMA World Champion Douglas “The Phenom” Lime (26-5) putting his title on the line against Russian knockout artist Andrey “spartalainen” Koreshkov (17-1), “Bellator MMA: Lima vs. Koreshkov” tapahtuu Perjantai, Heinäkuu 16 Mohegan Sun Arena Uncasville, Conn.
Additional featured contests include undefeated welterweight prospect Chris “Cutt” Honeycutt (6-0) vs. former All-American wrestler and nine-year MMA veteran Paavali “Gentleman” Bradley (22-6), as well as the incomparable Michael “Venom” Sivu (7-0) vs. 29-fight veteran Rudy "Bad News" Bears (16-13) ja "Irish" Brennan Ward (10-3) vs. Gavin "War Horse" Sterritt (6-1).
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“Once we nailed down our return to Mohegan Sun, we knew that we had to put together an amazing night of fights that would wow the fans,” said Bellator MMA President Scott Coker. “I really feel that we’ve succeeded in doing so by showcasing this wealth of welterweight talent. There are several bonafide stars in the division and we are excited to see several of them fighting on Heinäkuu 16."
A 12-year veteran of the sport who has competed around the globe, the 32-year-old Daley will make his third appearance under the Bellator MMA banner after previously picking up wins over Andre Santos jaRudy Bears. Known as “Semtex” for his explosive striking style, the Nottingham, England native boasts an incredible 26 career knockout victories.
Olson returns to the Bellator cage for the first time since 2010, riding a wave of momentum that he has accrued on the regional scene. With experience against the likes of David Branch, Rick Hawn and John Howard, the New Hampshire representative will not be unaccustomed to fighting a competitor with the track record of Daley. It’s safe to say that Olson meets the criteria to be referred to as a “submission specialist,” having racked up nine of his 14 professional wins by making his opponents tap.
Additional contests for “Bellator MMA: Lima vs. Koreshkov” julkistetaan lähiaikoina.
“Bellator MMA: Lima vs. Koreshkov” - Perjantai, Heinäkuu 16, Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, Conn. (click for press release)
Bellator Welterweight mestaruusottelu: Champ Douglas Lima (26-5) vs. Andrey Koreshkov (17-1)
Bellator Welterweight Ominaisuus Fight: Chris Honeycutt (6-0) vs. Paul Bradley (22-6)
Bellator Welterweight Ominaisuus Fight: Michael Page (7-0) vs. Rudy Bears (16-13)
Bellator Welterweight Ominaisuus Fight: Brennan Ward (10-3) vs. Gavin Sterritt (6-1)
Bellator Welterweight Ominaisuus Fight: Paul Daley (36-13-2) vs. Dennis Olson (14-8)