Santa Monica, NAGU. (Aprill 11, 2016) – Injuries to both Derek väljad ja John Teixeira have forced Bellator MMA to find replacements to compete against brothers Patricky "Pitbull" Freire (15-7) ja Patricio "Pitbull" Freire (24-3) aprillil 16 ja 22 vastavalt.
Tulemusena, the Scott Coker-led promotion has put its newest free agent acquisition to work immediately, with the news that Kevin Souza (15-4) will compete against Patricky at 155-pounds, in the first fight of his freshly inked multi-fight contract during the main event of "Bellator 152: Pitbull vs. Souza.”
Vahepeal, aasta ühisüritusel "Bellator 153: Henderson vs. Koreshkov," Patricio will now fight the tenacious Henry Corrales (12-2), who agreed to face the former Bellator MMA Featherweight Champion on less than two weeks notice.
"Bellator 152: Pitbull vs. Souza” will also include the promotional debut of Italian fan-favorite Alessio Sakara (17-11), kes seisab Brian Rogers (12-8) in a light heavyweight matchup, while one of MMA’s most promising young prospects, A.J. McKee (3-0), võitleb Danilo Belluardo (5-1) at 145-pounds. Ka, Anastasia Yankova (2-0) will make her promotional debut against Anjela Pink in MMA flyweight action and Oktagon competitors Daniele Miceli (2-0) ja Daniele Scatizzi (6-2) will round out the MMA card with a featherweight showdown.
"Bellator 153: Henderson vs. Koreshkov” is also brimming with must-see mixed martial arts action as well, with the promotional debut of Benson Henderson (23-5), who challenges Andrei Koreshkov (18-1) for the 170-pound strap, Brennan Ward (13-3) goes to battle vastu "Küborg" Santos (20-16), Michael "Venom" Page (9-0) nägu JEREMIE Holloway (7-1), ja Brent Primus (6-0) meets “Toninho Furia” (27-5).
"Bellator 152: Pitbull vs. Souza” airs on SPIKE Saturday, Aprill 16 juures 10 Pärastlõunal. ET / PT, kuigi "Bellator 153: Henderson vs. Koreshkov” airs at a special start time of 8 Pärastlõunal. ET / 7 Pärastlõunal. CT, which is immediately followed by the debut of "Bellator Kickboxing: Torino " juures 11:00 Pärastlõunal. ET / PT.
Fresh off an emphatic knockout of Ryan Couture juures "Bellator 148: Daley vs. Uhrich” to kickoff 2016, Patricky “Pitbull” will look to extend his current winning streak when he takes on the debuting Kevin Souza.
A member of the Blackzilians, the 31-year-old has been victorious in 10 Oma viimase 11 fights as a professional and put together an impressive 3-1 run with the UFC. The multi-time, post-fight bonus award winner has a knack for the spectacular, koos 10 finishes coming in the opening round and 13 otsas 15 victories ending before reaching the judges’ tulemuskaardi. The Salvador native has competed exclusively at 145-pounds, but due to the fight being on short notice, Souza will step up and compete against “Pitbull” kell kerge.
Henry Corrales continues his run of never turning down a fight in Bellator MMA, after agreeing to fight Patricio “Pitbull.” The fight will be Corrales’ third in the Viacom-owned promotion, after bouts against current featherweight titlist Daniel Straus and newly re-signed contender Emanuel Sanchez. A former King of the Cage bantamweight champion, “OK” has finished 10 tema 12 wins as a pro.
Täielik "Bellator 152: Pitbull vs. Souza” Main Card:
Bellator MMA Lightweight Main Event: Patricky "Pitbull" Freire (15-7) vs. Edimilson “Kevin” Souza (15-4)
Bellator MMA Light Heavyweight Co-Main Event: Alessio Sakara (17-11) vs. Brian Rogers (12-8)
Bellator MMA Featherweight Feature Bout: A.J. McKee (3-0) vs. Danilo Belluardo (5-1)
Bellator MMA Flyweight Feature Bout: Anastasia Yankova (2-0) vs. Anjela Pink (Debüüt)
Bellator MMA Featherweight Feature Bout: Daniele Miceli (2-0) vs. Daniele Scatizzi (6-2)
Täielik "Bellator 153: Koreshkov vs. Henderson” Main Card:
Bellator MMA Race World pealkiri Bout: Andrei Koreshkov (18-1) vs. Benson Henderson (23-5)
Bellator MMA Featherweight Co-põhiturniirile: Patricio "Pitbull" Freire (24-3) vs. Henry Corrales (12-2)
Bellator MMA Race Feature Bout: Brennan Ward (13-3) vs. Evangelista "Cyborg" Santos (20-16)
Bellator MMA Race Feature Bout: Michael Page (9-0) vs. JEREMIE Holloway (7-1)
Bellator MMA Kerge Feature Bout: Brent Primus (6-0) vs. Gleristone "Toninho Furia" Santos (27-5)
Umbes Bellator MMA:
Bellator MMA on juhtiv Mixed Martial Arts organisatsiooni featuring paljud parimad võitlejad maailmas. Juhendaja veteran võitlus edendaja Scott Coker, Bellator on saadaval peaaegu 500 miljonis kodus kogu maailmas üle 140 riigid. USA, Bellator saab näha Spike, MMA televisiooni juht. Bellator MMA koosneb juhtkonda, mis sisaldab top tööstuse spetsialistid televisiooni tootmise, live sündmus orkestreerimisele, fighter areng / suhted, saal hanke, sponsorlus loomine / arendamine, rahvusvahelise litsentseerimise, turundus, reklaam, avalikustamise ja komisjoni suhteid. Bellator asub Santa Monica, California ja kuulub meelelahutus hiiglane Viacom, koduks maailma juhtiv meelelahutuse marki, et ühendada publiku kaudu kaalukaid sisu üle televisiooni, kinos, Interneti ja mobiiltelefoni platvormid.
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About Oktagon:
Carlo Di Blasi created Oktagon in 1996. At its beginning the show was dedicated to free fight, the name that was given initially to MMA (Mixed Martial Arts). Other disciplines such as Kickboxing, Muay Thai and Savate were gradually added from the early 2000’s onwards. During the last 20 years Oktagon has reached a huge popularity, both in Italy and abroad, creating many superstars in the process including Bellator welterweight Paul Daley as well as The Petrosyan brothers (Giorgio ja Armen), Robin Van Roosmalen, Valentijniga Overeem, Rico Verhoeven ja Artem Levin.