Santa Monica, BI ELEYI. (April 11, 2016) – Injuries to both Derek Fields ati John Teixeira have forced Bellator MMA to find replacements to compete against brothers Patricky "maluiwoile" Freire (15-7) ati Patricio "maluiwoile" Freire (24-3) lori April 16 ati 22 lẹsẹsẹ.
Nitorina na, 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: Maluiwoile la. Souza.”
Nibayi, in the co-main event of "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: Maluiwoile la. Souza” will also include the promotional debut of Italian fan-favorite Alessio Sakara (17-11), ti o dojukọ Brian Rogers (12-8) in a light heavyweight matchup, while one of MMA’s most promising young prospects, A.J. McKee (3-0), njà Danilo Belluardo (5-1) at 145-pounds. Bakannaa, Anastasia Yankova (2-0) will make her promotional debut against Anjela Pink in MMA flyweight action and Oktagon competitors Daniele Miceli (2-0) ati 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 Andrey Koreshkov (18-1) for the 170-pound strap, Brennan Ward (13-3) goes to battle lodi si “Cyborg” Santos (20-16), Michael "Oró" Page (9-0) oju Jérémie Holloway (7-1), ati Brent Primus (6-0) meets “Toninho Furia” (27-5).
"Bellator 152: Maluiwoile la. Souza” airs on SPIKE Saturday, April 16 ni 10 p.m. Et / PT, nigba ti "Bellator 153: Henderson vs. Koreshkov” airs at a special start time of 8 p.m. Et / 7 fi aidunnu. CT, which is immediately followed by the debut of "Bellator Kickboxing: Torino " ni 11:00 p.m. Et / PT.
Fresh off an emphatic knockout of Ryan Kutuo ni "Bellator 148: Daley la. 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 ti re kẹhin 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, pẹlu 10 finishes coming in the opening round and 13 jade ti 15 victories ending before reaching the judges’ scorecards. 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 “Maluiwoile” ni lightweight.
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 ti re 12 wins as a pro.
Pari "Bellator 152: Maluiwoile la. Souza” Main Card:
Bellator MMA Lightweight Main Event: Patricky "maluiwoile" Freire (15-7) la. Edimilson “Kevin” Souza (15-4)
Bellator MMA Light Heavyweight Co-Main Event: Alessio Sakara (17-11) la. Brian Rogers (12-8)
Bellator MMA Featherweight ẹya ara ẹrọ ija: A.J. McKee (3-0) la. Danilo Belluardo (5-1)
Bellator MMA Flyweight Feature Bout: Anastasia Yankova (2-0) la. Anjela Pink (Uncomfortable)
Bellator MMA Featherweight Feature Bout: Daniele Miceli (2-0) la. Daniele Scatizzi (6-2)
Pari "Bellator 153: Koreshkov vs. Henderson” Main Card:
Bellator MMA Welterweight World Title Bout: Andrey Koreshkov (18-1) la. Benson Henderson (23-5)
Bellator MMA Featherweight Co-Main ti oyan: Patricio "maluiwoile" Freire (24-3) la. Henry Corrales (12-2)
Bellator MMA Welterweight ẹya ara Bout: Brennan Ward (13-3) la. Evangelista "Cyborg" Santos (20-16)
Bellator MMA Welterweight ẹya ara Bout: Michael Page (9-0) la. Jérémie Holloway (7-1)
Bellator MMA Lightweight ẹya ara Bout: Brent Primus (6-0) la. Gleristone "Toninho Furia" Santos (27-5)
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About Spike:
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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 (Adalu ologun 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 ati Armen), Robin Van Roosmalen, Valentijn Overeem, Rico Verhoeven ati Artem Levin.