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WILL TAKE ON ASH GRIFFITHS IN MAIN CARD BOUT ON MAY 25 AT THE SSE ARENA, WEMBLEY
ЛОС АНЏЕЛЕС – 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 против Ash Griffiths (4-5) at The SSE Arena, Wembley in London on Петок, Мај 25.
Fighting out of Newcastle, Англија, 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 во Њукасл. Hailing from Willington, Англија, 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 Рафаел Карваљо (15-1) против Gegard Mousasi (43-6-2), a rematch betweenheavyweight fan-favorites Mirko Cro Cop (36-11-2, 1 Соединетите Американски Држави) и Рој Нелсон (23-15), while former titleholder Фил Дејвис (18-4) носи на Линтон Vassell (18-6) in a light heavyweight matchup and undefeated British striker Мајкл "отровот" Page (12-0) ги исполнува Дејвид "дивак" Rickels (19-4, 2 Соединетите Американски Држави) на боксер од полусредна категорија.
Tickets for the event are on sale now at The SSE Arena, Wembley Box Office (0844 815 0815), Ticketmaster.com, ssearena.co.uk и axs.com. Bellator 200 will be broadcast on Paramount Network at 9 вечер. И/8 вечер. КТ, додека прелиминарните акција ќе поток на Bellator.com и глобално на Bellator мобилен стан. The main card is now complete, additional preliminary contests will be announced in coming weeks.
Заврши Bellator 200 Главната картичка:
Middleweight World Title Bout: Рафаел Карваљо (15-1) наспроти. Gegard Mousasi (43-6-2)
Натпревар за главна картичка во тешка категорија: Mirko Cro Cop (36-11-2, 1 Соединетите Американски Држави) наспроти. Рој Нелсон (23-15)
Light Heavyweight Main Card Bout: Фил Дејвис (18-4) наспроти. Линтон Vassell (18-6)
Натпревар за главна картичка во тешка категорија: Мајкл страна (12-0) наспроти. Дејвид Rickels (19-4, 2 Соединетите Американски Држави)
163-Pound Catchweight Main Card Bout: Aaron Chalmers (3-0) наспроти. Ash Griffiths (4-5)
*Картичката е предмет на промена
Please visit Bellator.com for additional information.