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WILL TAKE ON ASH GRIFFITHS IN MAIN CARD BOUT ON MAY 25 DI ARENA SSE, 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 terhadap Ash Griffiths (4-5) at The SSE Arena, Wembley in London on Hari Jumat, Mei 25.
Fighting out of Newcastle, Inggris, 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 di Newcastle. Hailing from Willington, Inggris, 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. orang banyak.
The catchweight contest joins a stacked card that already includes a Bellator middleweight title matchup pitting current champ Rafael Carvalho (15-1) terhadap Gegard Mousasi (43-6-2), a rematch betweenheavyweight fan-favorites Mirko Cro Cop (36-11-2, 1 NC) dan Roy Nelson (23-15), while former titleholder Phil Davis (18-4) mengambil Linton Vassell (18-6) in a light heavyweight matchup and undefeated British striker Michael "Venom" Halaman (12-0) memenuhi David "The Caveman" Rickels (19-4, 2 NC) di kelas welter.
Tiket untuk acara ini dijual sekarang di The SSE Arena, Box Office Wembley (0844 815 0815), Ticketmaster.com, ssearena.co.uk dan axs.com. Bellator 200 will be broadcast on Paramount Network at 9 p.m. DAN/8 p.m. CT, sementara tindakan awal akan streaming pada Bellator.com dan global pada Bellator Aplikasi Ponsel. The main card is now complete, additional preliminary contests will be announced in coming weeks.
Lengkap Bellator 200 Kartu Utama:
Perebutan Gelar Juara Dunia Kelas Menengah: Rafael Carvalho (15-1) vs. Gegard Mousasi (43-6-2)
Pertandingan Kartu Utama Kelas Berat: Mirko Cro Cop (36-11-2, 1 NC) vs. Roy Nelson (23-15)
Pertandingan Kartu Utama Kelas Berat Ringan: Phil Davis (18-4) vs. Linton Vassell (18-6)
Pertandingan Kartu Utama Kelas Welter: Michael Page (12-0) vs. David Rickels (19-4, 2 NC)
163-Pertandingan Kartu Utama Pound Catchweight: Aaron Chalmers (3-0) vs. Ash Griffiths (4-5)
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