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SANTA MONICA, Kalifòni. (Jen 2, 2015) – Dynamic British slugger Pòl “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 “La ap 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 “Spartan” Koreshkov (17-1), “La ap mma: Lima vs. Koreshkov” pran plas Vandredi, Jiyè 16 nan Mohegan Sun Arena nan UNCASVILLE, Conn.
Additional featured contests include undefeated welterweight prospect Chris “Cutt a” HONEYCUTT (6-0) vs. former All-American wrestler and nine-year MMA veteran Pòl “Mesye a” Bradley (22-6), as well as the incomparable Michael “Venom” Page (7-0) vs. 29-fight veteran Rudy "move nouvèl" lous (16-13) ak "Ilandè" Brennan Ward (10-3) vs. Gavin "Lagè Chwal" 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 Jiyè 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 akLous Rudy. 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 “La ap mma: Lima vs. Koreshkov” pral anonse yon ti tan.
“La ap mma: Lima vs. Koreshkov” - Vandredi, Jiyè 16, Mohegan Sun Arena, UNCASVILLE, Conn. (click for press release)
La ap wèltèr Tit goumen: Champ Douglas Lima (26-5) vs. Andrey Koreshkov (17-1)
La ap wèltèr Feature goumen: Chris HONEYCUTT (6-0) vs. Pòl Bradley (22-6)
La ap wèltèr Feature goumen: Michael Page (7-0) vs. Lous Rudy (16-13)
La ap wèltèr Feature goumen: Brennan Ward (10-3) vs. Gavin Sterritt (6-1)
La ap wèltèr Feature goumen: Pòl Daley (36-13-2) vs. Dennis Olson (14-8)