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WILL TAKE ON ASH GRIFFITHS IN MAIN CARD BOUT ON BEALTAINE 25 AT THE SSE ARENA, WEMBLEY
LOS ANGELES – Bellator is proud to announce that reality star turned MMA fighter Aaron Chalmers (3-0) will make his promotional debut on the main card of historic Bellator 200 aghaidh Ash Griffiths (4-5) at The SSE Arena, Wembley in London on Dé hAoine, Bealtaine 25.
Fighting out of Newcastle, Sasana, Chalmers steps inside the Bellator cage following three first-round stoppage victories under the direction of BAMMA. Chalmers is a well-known cast member of MTV’s British reality television series “Geordie Shore,” having appeared for 10 seasons beginning in 2014, as well as MTV’s “Ex on the Beach.” He would go on to make his MMA debut in 2017, winning his first bout via submission in the first round. “The Joker” has since defeated two other opponents in under a minute and now looks to take the next step in his professional career.
Griffiths turned pro in 2013, fighting regionally in England, prior to making his debut with Bellator last year during the main card of Bellator 191 sa Chaisleán Nua. Hailing from Willington, Sasana, the nine-fight veteran provides a tough test for the newcomer. Fans can expect fireworks, when these two compete for bragging rights in front of their U.K. crowd.
The catchweight contest joins a stacked card that already includes a Bellator middleweight title matchup pitting current champ Rafael Carvalho (15-1) aghaidh Gegard Mousasi (43-6-2), a rematch betweenheavyweight fan-favorites Mirko Cro Cop (36-11-2, 1 NC) agus Roy Nelson (23-15), while former titleholder Phil Davis (18-4) Bíonn ar Linton Vassell (18-6) in a light heavyweight matchup and undefeated British striker Michael "Venom" Page (12-0) Buaileann David "An Caveman" Rickels (19-4, 2 NC) ag welterweight.
Tickets for the event are on sale now at The SSE Arena, Wembley Box Office (0844 815 0815), Ticketmaster.com, ssearena.co.uk agus axs.com. Bellator 200 will be broadcast on Paramount Network at 9 p.m. AGUS/8 p.m. CT, cé go mbeidh réamh gníomh sruth ar Bellator.com agus ar fud an domhain ar an Bellator Mobile App. The main card is now complete, additional preliminary contests will be announced in coming weeks.
Comhlánaigh Bellator 200 Príomh Cárta:
Middleweight Domhanda Teideal Bout: Rafael Carvalho (15-1) vs. Gegard Mousasi (43-6-2)
Heavyweight Main Card Bout: Mirko Cro Cop (36-11-2, 1 NC) vs. Roy Nelson (23-15)
Light Heavyweight Main Card Bout: Phil Davis (18-4) vs. Linton Vassell (18-6)
Welterweight Main Card Bout: Michael Leathanach (12-0) vs. David Rickels (19-4, 2 NC)
163-Punt Meáchain Príomh-Bout Cárta: Aaron Chalmers (3-0) vs. Ash Griffiths (4-5)
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