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PENN STATE UNIVERSITY’S BRYCE JORDAN CENTER TO HOST BELLATOR 186 AR Dé hAoine, Samhain. 3

 

RYAN BADER MAKES FIRST LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE DEFENSE AGAINST LINTON VASSELL IN MAIN EVENT

NÍOS MÓ, FORMER STANDOUT NITTANY LIONS PHIL DAVIS AND ED RUTH SET TO COMPETE

LOS ANGELES – Bellator is set to make its debut at Bryce Jordan Center on the campus of Penn State University in University Park, Pa. ar Dé hAoine, Samhain 3 do Bellator 186: Bader vs. Vassell.

Sa an imeacht is mó de Bellator 186, newly crowned light heavyweight champion Ryan “Darth” Bader (23-5) will make his first title defense against British sensation Linton “The Swarm” Vassell (18-5, 1 NC).

Chomh maith leis sin, two Bellator competitors who spent their college years as members of the Penn State Nittany Lions wrestling team, Phil Davis(17-4, 1 NC) agus Agus Ruth (3-0), will return to their alma mater to compete in MMA for the first time in their careers. Their opponents are yet to be determined.

Bellator 186: Bader vs. Vassell will be broadcast live and free on SPIKE at 9 p.m. AGUS/8 p.m. CT, while preliminary action will stream on Bellator.com and the Bellator Mobile App. Ticéid tosú ag díreach $25 and will be available at the Bryce Jordan Center Box Office and Ticketmaster. A Bellator Nation presale takes place Dé Céadaoin, Lúnasa 30 – Thursday, Lúnasa 31, while public on-sale begins Friday, Meán Fómhair 1 ag 10 a.m. AGUS. Additional bouts will be announcing in the coming weeks.

Bader returns to the cage for the first time since dethroning former Penn State wrestling standout Phil Davis as light heavyweight champion in June at Bellator 180. Fighting out of Tempe, Ariz., Bader began his professional career on an impressive run, steamrolling the competition en route to a 12-fight winning streak and winning one of the most competitive seasons of The Ultimate Fighter in franchise history on Spike in 2008. “Darth” continued his path of dominance by collecting wins over some of the 205-pound division’s top talent, including victories over former world champions Antonio Rogerio Nogueira, “Rampage” Jackson, Rashad Evans, as well as a previous win over Phil Davis. Currently riding a three-fight winning streak with victories in eight of his past nine bouts, the former two-time NCAA Division I All-American wrestler from Arizona State University will look to protect his belt on Samhain 3.

Currently training at Combat Club in South Florida alongside Matt Mitrione, Michael Chandler and Robbie Lawler, Vassell has once again put himself in position to fight for Bellator’s 205-pound title. After making his professional debut in 2008, the Milton Keynes, England native has tallied 18 victories, Lena n-áirítear 14 bailchríocha agus 10 coming inside the first round, as well as seven wins over nine bouts in just four years with Bellator. Following three consecutive victories over two former champs in Liam McGeary and Emanuel Newton, as well as Francis Carmont, the 34-year-old Vassell will attempt to become the second-ever Bellator light heavyweight champion who hails from the United Kingdom.

A native of Harrisburg, Pa., Phil “Mr. Wonderful” attended Harrisburg High School and would go on to an extremely successful wrestling career at Penn State University. After transitioning to the sport MMA, Davis made his pro debut in 2008 and went on to win his first nine bouts. He’s established himself as one of the best light heavyweights in all of MMA, winning the Bellator Light Heavyweight Grand Prix and Bellator 205-pound title. The San Diego-based fighter now boasts career wins over Liam McGeary,Alexander Gustafsson, Lyoto Machida,"Rí Mo" Lawal, Glover Teixeira, Antonio Rogerio Nogueira and Francis Carmont.

One of the most celebrated wrestlers in Penn State University history, Ed Ruth has followed in the footsteps of Phil Davis by pursuing a career in MMA. The 3x NCAA D1 champion, who now trains out of Fresno, Calif., makes his fourth appearance inside the Bellator cage looking to keep his undefeated streak intact. With three consecutive KO finishes, Ruth has established himself as a new threat in the middleweight division. Born in Harrisburg, Pa., Ruth returns to familiar territory for this upcoming bout with plans to put on another exciting bout for his hometown fans.

 

Nuashonraithe Bellator 186: Bader vs. Vassell Cárta comhrac:

Light Heavyweight Championship Main Event: Ryan Bader (23-5) vs. Linton Vassell (18-5, 1 NC)

Solas Gné trom Bout: Phil Davis (17-4, 1 NC) vs. TBA

Middleweight Feature Bout: Agus Ruth (3-0) vs. TBA

Bellator OIFIGIÚIL 179: DALEY VS. TORTHAÍ MEÁCHAN MACDONALD & Grianghraif

 

TÁ IMEACHTA AR ÁIT TOMORROW AG AN SSE ARENA, WEMBLEY I LONDON — AER AT 9 PM ET/8 PM CT AR SPIKE

COMHLÁNAIGH GRIANGHRAIF MEÁCHAIN ​​ANSEO

Oifigiúla Bellator 179: Daley vs. DomhnallachMeáchain Príomhchártaí:

Welterweight Príomh-Imeacht: RÓ Dhomhnaill (170.1) vs. Paul Daley (170.8)

Solas Heavyweight Co-Príomh-Imeacht: Linton Vassell (205) vs. Liam McGeary (205.5)

Bout Gné-mheáchan Trom: Augusto Sakai (263.75) vs. Cheick Kongo (244)

Catchweight Gné Bout: D.J. Grifín (164) vs. Kevin “Baby Slice” Ferguson Jr. (165)

Bout Gné Welterweight: Dan Vinni (169.4) vs. Alex Lohore (170)

 

Bellator.com-Sruthaithe Réamh Cárta:

Bout Réamhra Éadrom: Jay Dods (154.75) vs. Alfie Dáibhis (155)

Meáchan Trom Réamhbhóta: Dan Konecke (227.5) vs. Stav Economou (260.75)

Bout Réamhamhairc Eitilte: Jamie Powell (125.2) vs. Amir Albazi (125.5)

Welterweight Réamh Bout: Umer Kayani (168.75) vs. Nathan Jones (169)

Middleweight Réamh Bout: Fabian Edwards (184.5) vs. Rafal Cejrowski (185)

Catchweight Preliminary Bout: Jeremy Petley (148.75) vs. Chase Morton (149.75)

Middleweight Réamh Bout: Marcin Prostko (185.25) vs. Mike Shipman (185.75)

Preliminary Bout Bantamweight:Salih Kulucan (135.5) vs. Diego Barbosa (136)

GNÉITHE TRUTH-WEIGHT TROID CHEICK KONGO IN AGHAIDH LÚNASA SAKAI CURTHA LE BELLATOR 179: DALEY VS. MACDONALD AG AN SSE ARENA, WEMBLEY AR MHÍ BEALTAINE 19

BELLATOR 179 TACAIR MATCHUPS RÉAMHRÁ

LOS ANGELES — Bout trom nuafhógartha le feiceáil Cheick Kongo (26-10-2) aghaidh Augusto Sakai (9-0-1) curtha leis an cheana-leictreacha Bellator 179: Daley vs. Domhnallach imeacht, a eascraíonn as an SSE Arena, Wembley ar Bealtaine 19.

Kongo, an meáchan trom a rugadh sa Fhrainc, faoi ​​láthair ag marcaíocht ar stríoc bua ceithre troid lena n-áirítear bua ar Oli Thompson agus Alexander Volkov, agus an Sakai 25 bliain d'aois ag iarraidh fanacht gan buille agus ainm a dhéanamh dó féin sa rannóg.

Ina theannta sin, Tá réamhimeachtaí le cuid de na tallainne is fearr sa RA tugtha chun críche don imeacht.

Bellator 179: Daley vs. Domhnallach a chraolfar ar SPIKE ag 9 p.m. AGUS/8 p.m. CT. Tá ticéid don imeacht ar díol anois ag an SSE Arena, Oifig na dTicéad Wembley (0844 815 0815), stearena.co.uk agus axs.com.

Nuashonraithe Bellator 179: Daley vs. Domhnallach Príomh Cárta:

Welterweight Príomh-Imeacht: Paul Daley (39-14-2) vs. Rory MacDonald (18-4)

Bout Gné Welterweight: Michael Leathanach (12-0) vs. Derek Anderson (14-3)

Solas Gné trom Bout: Liam McGeary (12-1) vs. Linton Vassell (17-5)

Bout Gné-mheáchan Trom: Cheick Kongo (26-10-2) vs. Augusto Sakai (9-0-1)

Réamh Cárta:

Bout Réamhra Éadrom: Jay Dods (6-0) vs. Alfie Dáibhis (6-1)

Meáchan Trom Réamhbhóta: Rob Feá (4-1) vs. Stav Economou (17-5)

Bout Réamhamhairc Eitilte: Jamie Powell (6-1) vs. Amir Albazi (8-0)

Welterweight Réamh Bout: Umer Kayani (4-3) vs. Nathan Jones (10-5)

Welterweight Réamh Bout: Dan Vinni (14-14) vs. Alex Lohore (10-1)

Middleweight Réamh Bout: Liam Etebar (6-1) vs. Rafal Cejra Cejrowski (2-0)

Catchweight Preliminary Bout (150 lb..): Jeremy Petley (10-8) vs. Chase Morton (6-3)

Middleweight Réamh Bout: Marcin Prostko (4-5) vs. Mike Shipman (9-1)

Preliminary Bout Bantamweight: Salih Kulucan (4-5) vs. Diego Barbosa (3-0)

'Bellator 165: CHANDLER vs. Sruth Glaoch ó Chomhdháil OIFIGIÚIL Henderson AGUS Sleachta ATHRAITHE Ó MICHAEL CHANDLER, BENSON HENDERSON, LEATHANACH MICHAEL ‘VENOM’ AGUS FERNANDO GONZALEZ

Cliceáil ANSEO LE hAGHAIDH FUAIM GLUAISTEÁN COMHDHÁLA

SANTA MONICA, CALIF (Samhain 15, 2016) – Sula ndúnann doras an chliabháin Dé Sathairn ag an Ionad SAP i San Jose, na príomh-throdaithe imeacht agus comh-príomh-imeachtaí ó "Bellator 165: Chandler vs. Henderson "ghlac páirt i nglao comhdhála meán. Mura raibh tú ar an líne, is féidir leat éisteacht leis anseo, nó léigh cúpla sliocht thíos.

 

"Bellator 165: Chandler vs. Henderson " gnéithe curadh reatha Michael Chandler (15-3) aghaidh Benson Henderson (24-6) i ról headlining, agus beidh feinim na Breataine gan sárú ag aicsean comhphríomhimeachta Michael "Venom" Page (11-0) agus California féin Fernando Gonzalez (25-13) duke sé amach i thriller meáchain welter. Limistéar Bay féin Keri Melendez déanann sí tús gairmiúil MMA di, mar a dhéanann Kevin Ferguson Jr. ar a dtugtar níos fearr mar Kimbo Slice Jr.

 

Craoltar an ócáid ​​BEO agus SAOR IN AISCE ag 9 p.m. AGUS/8 p.m. CT ar Spike agus cuireann sé trí sheachtain as a chéile de throideanna craobhchomórtais i gcrích ar líonra atá faoi úinéireacht Viacom. Tá ticéid don imeacht fós ar díol agus is féidir iad a cheannach ag Bellator.com, chomh maith le Bosca-Oifig an Ionaid SAP agus Ticketmaster.

 

Q: Do Benson…An bhfuil aon spreagadh breise ann chun tú féin a chruthú sa troid seo tar éis an chaoi ar chríochnaigh an troid dheireanach?

Benson Henderson: Déarfainn nach bhfuil mórán spreagadh breise sa troid seo. Is duine féin-spreagtha go leor mé. Ba mhaith liom mo troideanna go léir a bhuachan. Níl aon dreasachtaí breise ag teastáil uaim. Ba mhaith liom mo lámh a ardú i ngach troid amháin.

Q: Is é seo do dhara troid teidil i Bellator. An bhfuil aon rud a d’fhoghlaim tú ón gcéad dul timpeall atá á thabhairt agat isteach sa troid seo??

Benson Henderson: Níl a fhios agam an bhfuil aon rud a d’fhoghlaim mé ón troid teidil deiridh, ach a bheith níos compordaí taobh istigh den chliabhán Bellator agus dul i dtaithí ar an siúl amach agus mo rithim a aimsiú.

Q: Tá tú ag troid ar son an teidil anois. An gceapann tú go bhfuil tú féin éadrom? An é seo an áit a bhfuil sé ar intinn agat fanacht nó an bhfuil seans ann go mbeidh turas eile meáchan welter sa todhchaí?

Benson Henderson: Ní déarfainn go smaoiním orm féin mar rud éadrom de riachtanas. Maidir liom, tá sé 155 lb.. nó 170 lb.., díreach cibé áit a bhfuil na matchups níos suimiúla agus níos spraoi. Ach, rudaí ar dtús ar dtús, Caithfidh mé aire a thabhairt do ghnó ar an Satharn oíche.

Q: Luaigh tú troideanna spraíúla agus suimiúla. An bhfuil an teideal rud éigin a cheapann tú faoi chomh maith? Is é líne scéal na seachtaine ná curadh dhá roinn sa chur chun cinn eile. An aisling é sin atá agat duit féin i do ghairm bheatha nó ar mhaith leat fanacht agus a bheith ar an laoch éadrom is mó is féidir leat a bheith?

Benson Henderson: Táim chun an crios seo a fháil ag 155 lb.., ach ina dhiaidh sin ní déarfainn go dtugann criosanna a lán dreasachta breise. Is léir go bhfuil criosanna iontach agus is é an bhrí atá taobh thiar den chrios ná go bhfuil tú ar an duine is fearr ar an phláinéid agus ciallaíonn sé sin go leor a rá go bhfuil tú ar an duine is fearr ag an rang meáchain sin, ach ní gá go dtroidim díreach ar son na crios. Tá an crios uait, ach anois is é an rud ar a bhfuilim ag díriú ceithre lá ó anois agus fear darb ainm Michael Chandler.

Q: A Mhichíl…Ar smaoinigh tú riamh ar chrios eile a iarraidh? Tá a fhios agam go bhfuil sé go luath i do réimeas teidil, ach an ndeachaigh sin thar d'intinn riamh? Agus, má chuaigh tú le haghaidh crios eile, an mbeadh sé le haghaidh welterweight nó cleite?

Michael Chandler: Níl mórán machnaimh déanta agam air. Maidir liom, Táim ag lorg an troid is mó is féidir liom a fháil. Tá a fhios agam nach bhfuil aon bhealach a d'fhéadfadh liom a dhéanamh 145 lb.., ó shiúil mé thart ar thart 190 lb.., idir troideanna. Mar sin,, Níl suim agam sa mhais muscle a d’oibrigh mé chomh crua lena thógáil a chailleadh. Más rud ar bith, Léimfinn suas go dtí 170 lb.., ach faoi láthair táim dírithe ar mo troid Dé Sathairn oíche agus tá mé ar bís dul amach ann agus seinn.

Q: Cén fáth a bhfuil Henderson ina chéile comhraic tábhachtach do do ghairm bheatha?

Michael Chandler: Tá gach comhraic tábhachtach. Gach uair táimid ag troid, táimid ag cur orainn féin, ár slí bheatha, ár dtaifid, agus ár gcáil ar an líne. Tarlaíonn sé domsa, Faighim deis troid le fear a bhí ina chraobh agus a rinne rudaí iontacha sa spórt. Ach ádh mór, is é an t-am ceart domsa agus an t-am mícheart dó. Tá lúcháir orm dul amach ansin agus ráiteas a dhéanamh leis an troid seo ar an Satharn oíche. Is duine iontach é cinnte, comhraic toilteanach, ach tá mé ar bís dul amach ansin agus an deireadh a fháil.

Q: Do MVP…Is léir, Ba bhliain iontach í duit in Bellator, go háirithe do fheidhmíocht i Londain. An bhfuil do mhéar agat ar chuisle an chultúir popcheoil faoi láthair agus an bhfuil rud éigin amuigh ansin a bhfuil inspioráid á fháil agat as a bhfuil tú ag iarraidh úsáid a bhaint as i fachtóir siamsaíochta éigin ar oíche troid?

MVP: Yeah, Bím feasach go sóisialta i gcónaí, ach caithfidh mé an jab a dhéanamh ar dtús agus sin an rud is tábhachtaí.

Q: I láthair na huaire, is cosúil gurb é an comhrac in ilranganna meáchain agus troid i ranna iolracha an rage faoi láthair agus tá a fhios agam san am atá caite gur luaigh tú an fhéidearthacht titim síos go dtí 155 lb.., an é sin rud a bhfuil spéis agat fós ann?

MVP: I láthair na huaire, nach. Ceart anois, Táim dírithe ar throid sa rannán meáchain welter.

Q: Más féidir leat bua thar Fernando Gonzalez a thaifeadadh, cé mhéad troideanna eile agus cé mhéad buaite eile a cheapann tú sula mbeidh tú sa phictiúr teidil sin agus tú ag troid le haghaidh lámhaigh teidil?

MVP: Ní hé sin an príomh imní atá orm. Téim amach ansin le siamsaíocht a dhéanamh agus leanfaidh mé de sin a dhéanamh go dtí go gcríochnóidh mé sa suíomh a bhfuilim ceaptha a bheith ann.

Q: Do Michael Chandler…Agus tú ag breathnú ar Benson ó i bhfad i gcéin, cad a cheap tú air de réir mar a chuaigh a ghairm bheatha chun cinn?

Michael Chandler: Bhí gairm bheatha iontach ag Benson. Filleadh ar an lá, bhí sé an curadh UFC agus bhí mé an curadh Bellator. Bhí sé rangaithe ag uimhir a haon agus bhí mé sa tríú háit ar fud an domhain agus bhí sé i gcónaí go raibh an mheaitseáil “cad má”.. Cad a tharlaíonn má d'fhéadfadh an dá guys troid ... agus anois a fháil againn ar deireadh a fheiceáil. Lean sé ar aghaidh ag déanamh iontais. Lean sé ag buachan. Ní féidir gairmeacha móra agus oidhreachtaí móra a fháil gan comhraic iontach. Breathnaím ar Benson Henderson mar sin go díreach, ach beidh mé damanta má tá mé chun dul isteach sa chliabhán sin ar an Satharn oíche agus caillfidh tú an crios seo. Tá mo eireaball oilte agam, Tá mé tar éis dul trí chuid de na cruatan is deacra ar féidir le haon duine dul tríd sa spórt seo ... trí throid as a chéile a chailleadh, ag teacht ar ais, agus a chreidiúint go bhfuil cuma cad, tá mo chéad cinn mór eile timpeall an chúinne. Níor smaoinigh mé riamh ar éirí as, áit a gceapaim go mbeadh go leor daoine sa chás sin. Cá raibh mé agus cá bhfuilim anois, Tá mé muiníneach agus tá mé ar bís dul amach ansin agus é a chur ar an líne i gcoinne duine de na daoine is fearr ar domhan agus ceann de na hainmneacha is mó sa spórt. Is deis iontach é seo ar Spike TV, beo agus saor in aisce.

Q: Do Fernando…ceist maidir leis na pacáistí físeáin atá léirithe agus eisithe ag Michael Page i mbliana, le déanaí le linn Oíche Shamhna. An bhfaca tú iad agus cén fhreagairt a bhí agat ar na pacáistí físeáin?

Fernando Gonzalez: Bhreathnaigh mé ar an dá fhíseán agus shíl mé go raibh sé cineál greannmhar, go háirithe an ceann deireanach. Droch-rogha táirgí bia is dóigh liom. Go bunúsach tá sé ag ithe liathróidí agus ag ól bainne, agus an blas á chupáil agus á bhlaiseadh. Mar sin,, Níl a fhios agam ar cheart dom é sin a ghlacadh mar ghlaoch amach, ach is dóigh liom go mbeidh an bua amháin go leor dom.

Q: Le Michael (Leathanach) ar an líne anois, does Fernando have any sort of message for him leading up to the fight?

Fernando Gonzalez: It’s the same message that I gave before. Just show up. I respect the fighter, but after this he’ll congratulate me and thank me for making him a better fighter. Tá sé diana, but he hasn’t been tested and I’m going to give him his first loss.

Q: Michael do you have a response to that?

MVP: I’m allergic to bullshit, so there’s no point in responding.

Q: For Benson Henderson…In the title eliminator fight in Anaheim, you had a calm and deliberate demeanor throughout that fight and before we could really see you explode, Pitbull was taken away with an injury. Are you going to look to set a faster pace with Chandler, or are we going to see a more measured response?

Benson Henderson: We’ll see how it plays out. It’s hard to dictate and say exactly what I’m going to do. If I was an NFL coach, I would not be one of those coaches that has the first 15 plays of the game scripted out and no matter what happens, we’re sticking to these 15 plays. Maidir liom, I have to feel it out and go with the flow. Ach, for me I don’t think this is going to be a slow pace fight. I’m expecting this to be one of the most high paced, action-packed fights you’ve seen in the Bellator cage.

 

Comhlánaigh "Bellator 165: Chandler vs. Henderson” Main Card:

Lightweight World Title Main Event: Michael Chandler (15-3) vs. Benson Henderson (24-6)

Welterweight Co-Main Event: Michael Leathanach (11-0) vs. Fernando Gonzalez (25-13)

Solas Gné trom Bout: Linton Vassell (16-5) vs. Francis Carmont (25-11)

Lightweight Feature Bout: Adam Piccolot (8-0) vs. Brandon Girtz (14-4)

Flyweight Feature Bout: Keri-Anne Taylor-Melendez (Tús) vs. Sheila Padilla (2-0)

 

Complete Preliminary Card:

Welterweight Réamh Bout: Kevin Ferguson Jr. (Tús) vs. Aaron Hamilton (0-2)

Bout Réamhra Éadrom: Carrington Banks (5-0) vs. Jake Roberts (7-0)

Middleweight Réamh Bout: Diego Herzog (3-2) vs. Nick Pica (5-0)

Preliminary Bout Bantamweight: Jeremiah Muineachán (9-5) vs. Vince Murdock (8-2)

Welterweight Réamh Bout: James Terry (17-9) vs. Justin Baesman (19-10-1)

Preliminary Bout Bantamweight: Alvin Cacdac (16-12) vs. Steve Ramirez (5-1)

Bout Réamhra Éadrom: J.J. Okanovich (2-1) vs. Luis Vargas (Tús)

Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Victor Jones (0-2) vs. Beau Hamilton (1-7)

Bout Réamhra Éadrom: Hugo Lujan (0-1) vs. Cesar Gonzalez (Tús)

Welterweight “VOW” Preliminary Bout: Dominic Sumner (Tús) vs. Justin Roswell (1-0)

Welterweight Réamh Bout: Danasabe Mohammed (5-0) vs. Dwight Grant (6-1)

Bout Réamhamhairc Eitilte: Sarah D’Alelio (10-6) vs. Jaimelene Nievera (4-1)

PROFESSIONAL DEBUT OF KEVIN ‘BABY SLICE’ FERGUSON JR. ADDED TO PRELIMINARY CARD OF “BELLATOR 165: CHANDLER vs. HENDERSON” AT SAP CENTER IN SAN JOSE

 

SANTA MONICA, Calif. (Samhain. 7, 2016) – One week ahead of "Bellator 165: Chandler vs. Henderson " ag SAP Center i San Jose, Calif., Bellator MMA is pleased to announce the highly anticipated professional mixed martial arts debut of Kevin “Baby Slice” Ferguson Jr. will come against Aaron Hamilton in a welterweight bout during the preliminary portion of the card on Nov. 19.

The contest anchors an electric preliminary card and joins a Spike-televised main card that features a lightweight world title main event pitting current champion Michael Chandler (15-3) aghaidh Benson Henderson (24-6). I gcás comh-is mó na hoíche, undefeated British phenom Michael "Venom" Page (11-0) agus California féin Fernando Gonzalez (25-13) duke it out in a welterweight thriller and Adam Piccolot (8-0) Bíonn ar Brandon Girtz(14-4) in a lightweight clash. Ar deireadh, a light heavyweight showdown pitting Linton “The Swarm” Vassell (16-5) aghaidh Francis Carmont (14-4) and female flyweight action pitting Keri Melendez (Tús) aghaidh Sheila Padilla (2-0) are also set for the main card.

"Bellator 165: Chandler vs. Henderson " airs LIVE and FREE at 9 p.m. AGUS/8 p.m. CT ar Spike agus cuireann sé trí sheachtain as a chéile de throideanna craobhchomórtais i gcrích ar líonra atá faoi úinéireacht Viacom. Tá ticéid don imeacht fós ar díol agus is féidir iad a cheannach ag Bellator.com, chomh maith le Bosca-Oifig an Ionaid SAP agus Ticketmaster.

After originally being slated to make his professional debut at both “Bellator 160” agus "Bellator 162,“ “Baby Slice” will now look to showcase his fine-tuned mixed martial arts repertoire on Samhain. 19. The son of the late, great “Kimbo Slice,” made a splash in the world of MMA during an amateur contest in Chicopee, Massachusetts, where he delivered a brutal knockout punch just 1:23 isteach sa chéad bhabhta. In what is unquestionably one of the most talked-about debuts in promotion history, Slice hopes to parlay his amateur success with a memorable performance on the professional circuit and carry on the legacy that his father let behind. Hailing ó Miami, Florida, the Team Body Shop product now has his eyes set on joining teammate A.J. McKee as one of Bellator MMA’s top young prospects.

Hamilton will once again compete in his home state of California, after previous bouts against the likes of Max Griffin. “The Snake” will be making both his Bellator MMA debut and welterweight debut, as the 185-pound slugger attempts to trim down for what is surely the biggest fight of his career. Hamilton last competed in March and hopes to spoil the long-awaited debut of Slice.

 

Comhlánaigh "Bellator 165: Chandler vs. Henderson” Main Card:

Lightweight World Title Main Event: Michael Chandler (15-3) vs. Benson Henderson (24-6)

Welterweight Co-Main Event: Michael Leathanach (11-0) vs. Fernando Gonzalez (25-13)

Solas Gné trom Bout: Linton Vassell (16-5) vs. Francis Carmont (25-11)

Lightweight Feature Bout: Adam Piccolot (8-0) vs. Brandon Girtz (14-4)

Flyweight Feature Bout: Keri-Anne Taylor-Melendez (Tús) vs. Sheila Padilla (2-0)

 

Complete Preliminary Card:

Welterweight Réamh Bout: Kevin Ferguson Jr. (Tús) vs. Aaron Hamilton (0-2)

Bout Réamhra Éadrom: Carrington Banks (5-0) vs. Jake Roberts (7-0)

Middleweight Réamh Bout: Diego Herzog (3-2) vs. Nick Pica (5-0)

Preliminary Bout Bantamweight: Jeremiah Muineachán (9-5) vs. Vince Murdock (8-2)

Welterweight Réamh Bout: James Terry (17-9) vs. Justin Baesman (19-10-1)

Preliminary Bout Bantamweight: Alvin Cacdac (16-12) vs. Steve Ramirez (5-1)

Bout Réamhra Éadrom: J.J. Okanovich (2-1) vs. Luis Vargas (Tús)

Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Victor Jones (0-2) vs. Beau Hamilton (1-7)

Bout Réamhra Éadrom: Hugo Lujan (0-1) vs. Cesar Gonzalez (Tús)

Welterweight “VOW” Preliminary Bout: Dominic Sumer (Tús) vs. Justin Roswell (1-0)

Welterweight Réamh Bout: Danasabe Mohammed (5-0) vs. Dwight Grant (6-1)

Bout Réamhamhairc Eitilte: Sarah D’Alelio (10-6) vs. Jaimelene Nievera (4-1)

KERI MELENDEZ SET FOR MIXED MARTIAL ARTS DEBUT VS. SHEILA PADILLA AT SAP CENTER IN SAN JOSE ON NOV. 19

 

UNDEFEATED LIGHTWEIGHTS JAKE ROBERTS-CARRINGTON BANKS READY FOR ACTION IN PRELIMINARY CONTEST

SANTA MONICA, CALIF (Deireadh Fómhair 19, 2016) – The anticipated mixed martial arts debut of flyweight Keri Melendez will come against Sheila Padilla (2-0) during the main card of "Bellator 165: Chandler vs. Henderson " ag an Ionad SAP i San Jose, Calif. ar Samhain. 19.

 

Chomh maith leis sin, a lightweight bout pitting Carrington Banks (5-0) aghaidh Jake Roberts (7-0) has been added to the Bellator.com-streamed preliminary card.

 

The bouts join action-packed fights highlighted by a lightweight world title main event featuring Michael Chandler (15-3) aghaidh Benson Henderson (24-6). Chomh maith leis sin, a welterweight clash between undefeated British striker Michael "Venom" Page (11-0) agus California féin Fernando Gonzalez (25-13) will also be the card’s co-main event. Rounding out the televised action, a lightweight showdown pitting Adam Piccolot (8-0) aghaidh Brandon Girtz (14-4) and a light heavyweight matchup pitting Linton “The Swarm” Vassell (16-5) versus Francis Carmont (14-4) were added earlier this week.

 

"Bellator 165: Chandler vs. Henderson " will take place on Samhain 19, airing LIVE and FREE on SPIKE at 9 p.m ET/ 8 p.m. CT. Tickets for the event are on sale now and can be purchased at Bellator.com, chomh maith le Bosca-Oifig an Ionaid SAP agus Ticketmaster.

 

The queen of the infamous Skrap Pack in Northern California, Melendez made her first appearance in a victory during the kickboxing portion of "Bellator: Dynamite 1, " and followed up with another win at “Dynamite 2.” Melendez tallied a 4-1 amateur mark before taking her talents to the professional circuit, i gcás ina í agus is í a 4-1 taifead kickboxing. The 32-year-old flyweight will now make the transition to MMA, an iteration of combat sports that her husband, Gilbert Melendez has plenty of success in. Living up to her promise of making her debut in 2016, Melendez will compete on the main card of "Bellator 165: Chandler vs. Henderson " ag an Ionad SAP i San Jose, Calif. ar Samhain. 19.

Fighting out of Visalia, Calif., Padilla will enter the Bellator MMA fray following two successful wins on the regional scene, both coming in 2016. Training under Bellator MMA veteran Doug Marshall at Team Elite, this will be Padilla’s opportunity to truly make a name for herself against Melendez, when she competes LIVE on SPIKE.

 

Just like his opponent, Banks enters the cage undefeated and ready to make another splash in his second fight since joining the Scott Coker-led promotion. The Peoria, Illinois native has finished two of his five victims and dominated all three of his decision victories, earning each by unanimous variety. “Jetsetter” will look to use Roberts as his runway for success as the Blackzilian product hopes to couple his Bellator MMA debut triumph with yet another feat and continue his climb up the lightweight ranks. After competing professionally in Kansas, Texas, and Iowa, the trip to Connecticut will mark Banks’ first on the East Coast. Tune in to Bellator.com’s live-streaming preliminary action to find out if the long journey will have any effect on “Jetsetter” and his performance.

 

“The North County Nightmare” hasn’t the slightest idea what it’s like to lose, as the 25-year-old enters his eighth professional contest at an admirable 7-0. Having won all five amateur bouts and each of his first four professional fights by way of first round submission, it is Roberts’ ground game that keeps his opponents up at night. Mar sin féin, Roberts’ 2016 campaign has been all about power, after recording back-to-back knockout finishes, highlighted by an emphatic first round knockout in his Bellator MMA debut at "Bellator 160: Henderson vs. Pitbull.” Roberts hopes to haunt Banks’ dreams when the two clash in the bright lights of SAP Center in San Jose, Calif.

 

 

Comhlánaigh "Bellator 165: Chandler vs. Henderson” Main Card:

Lightweight World Title Main Event: Michael Chandler (15-3) vs. Benson Henderson (24-6)

Welterweight Co-Main Event: Michael Leathanach (11-0) vs. Fernando Gonzalez (25-13)

Solas Gné trom Bout: Linton Vassell (16-5) vs. Francis Carmont (25-11)

Lightweight Feature Bout: Adam Piccolot (8-0) vs. Brandon Girtz (14-4)

Flyweight Feature Bout: Keri-Anne Taylor-Melendez (Tús) vs. Sheila Padilla (2-0)

 

Complete Preliminary Card:

Bout Réamhra Éadrom: Carrington Banks (5-0) vs. Jake Roberts (7-0)

Middleweight Réamh Bout: Diego Herzog (3-2) vs. Nick Pica (5-0)

Preliminary Bout Bantamweight: Gabe Carrasco (7-0) vs. Rolando Velasco (10-4)

Welterweight Réamh Bout: James Terry (17-9) vs. Justin Baesman (19-10-1)

Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Jose Perez (2-1) vs. J.T. Donaldson (2-1)

Bout Réamhra Éadrom: J.J. Okanovich (2-1) vs. Luis Vargas (Tús)

Bout Réamhra Éadrom: Hugo Lujan (0-1) vs. Cesar Gonzalez (Tús)

Welterweight “VOW” Preliminary Bout: Dominic Sumer (Tús) vs. Justin Roswell (1-0)

Welterweight Réamh Bout: Danasabe Mohammed (5-0) vs. Dwight Grant (6-1)

Bout Réamhamhairc Eitilte: Sarah D’Alelio (10-6) vs. Jaimelene Nievera (4-1)

 

UNDEFEATED ADAM PICCOLOTTI SET FOR LIGHTWEIGHT CLASH WITH BRANDON GIRTZ AT SAP CENTER IN SAN JOSE ON NOV. 19 LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHTS LINTON VASSELL AND FRANCIS CARMONT ALSO ADDED TO THE SPIKE-TELEVISED MAIN CARD

SANTA MONICA, CALIF (Deireadh Fómhair 11, 2016) – A lightweight showdown pitting Adam Piccolot (8-0) aghaidh Brandon Girtz (14-4) and a light heavyweight matchup pitting Linton “The Swarm” Vassell (16-5) versus Francis Carmont (14-4) curtha leis an gcárta is mó de "Bellator 165: Chandler vs. Henderson " ag an Ionad SAP i San Jose, Calif. ar Samhain. 19.

 

The bouts join a pair of action-packed fights highlighted by a lightweight world title main event featuring Michael Chandler (15-3) aghaidh Benson Henderson (24-6). Chomh maith leis sin, a welterweight clash between undefeated British striker Michael "Venom" Page (11-0) agus California féin Fernando Gonzalez (25-13) will also be the card’s co-main event. Additional contests will be announced in the coming weeks.

 

"Bellator 165: Chandler vs. Henderson " will take place on Samhain 19, airing LIVE and FREE on SPIKE at 9 p.m ET/ 8 p.m. CT. Tickets for the event are on sale now and can be purchased at Bellator.com, chomh maith le Bosca-Oifig an Ionaid SAP agus Ticketmaster.

 

After emerging victorious in his first four professional fights, Piccolotti has continued with more of the same under the Scott Coker-led promotion’s banner. Since making his Bellator MMA debut in 2015, the California native has recorded wins in each of his four bouts, including three consecutive finishes via submission. Piccolotti opened his 2016 campaign with a nifty first round finish of Ray Wood ag "Bellator 154: Davis vs. Rí Mo," lifting his overall record to 8-0. The 27-year-old will look to protect his unblemished mark when he challenges Girtz on Samhain 19 inside SAP Center.

 

One year removed from an impressive first round finish that left opponent Derek Réimsí on the Bellator MMA canvas just 37 seconds into the bout, Girtz returns to the cage in an attempt to build off of his current three-fight winning streak. The Mankato, Ó., native holds an impressive 6-2 promotional mark since joining Bellator MMA, including four finishes and a pair of first round knockouts. Ós rud é a dhéanamh sé ar an bhfoireann ghairmiúil in 2008, the 31-year-old Girtz has recorded 10 bailchríocha, eight of which have come by way of submission. Having won five of his last six bouts, the powerful grappler will look to pick up right where he left off and further his case for a 155-pound title shot.

 

A seven-fight veteran of Bellator MMA, Vassell has recorded five wins since making his promotional debut in 2013. The 33-year-old British striker is known for ending fights early with his elite striking and a near-flawless ground game. San iomlán, “The Swarm” has finished 13 de chuid 16 opponents, Lena n-áirítear 10 first round finishes and six knockout blows. Vassell hopes to build off of a strong performance at the record shattering "Bellator 149: Shamrock vs. Gracie " imeacht, where he defeated Emauel Newton. Vassell now turns his attention to Francis Carmont, an opponent that he was originally slated to face earlier in the year at "Bellator 158: Daley vs. Aol," before an injury forced Vassell to withdraw.

 

Similar to his opponent, former UFC competitor Francis Carmont also has a knack for finishing opponents early and often in his bouts. The 34-year-old Carmont has stopped his opponent in 17 de chuid 25 Bhuaigh gairme, Lena n-áirítear 11 submission victories and six knockouts. Hailing from Paris, France, “Limitless” credits much of his success to the top-notch trainers at Tristar Gym in Montreal, Canada. The well-known training camp is loaded with accomplished instructors, who have helped develop a number of talented fighters, including recent Bellator MMA free agent signee Rory MacDonald. With more than half of his submission finishes coming in the opening round of action, we can expect the dynamic Carmont to attack his opponent right off the bat in hopes of adding to that remarkable total.

 

Nuashonraithe "Bellator 165: Chandler vs. Henderson” Main Card:

Lightweight World Title Main Event: Michael Chandler (15-3) vs. Benson Henderson (24-6)

Welterweight Co-Main Event: Michael "Venom" Page (11-0) vs. Fernando Gonzalez (25-13)

Solas Gné trom Bout: Linton Vassell (16-5) vs. Francis Carmont (25-11)

Lightweight Feature Bout: Adam Piccolot (8-0) vs. Brandon Girtz (14-4)

 

Réamh Cárta:

Middleweight Réamh Bout: Diego Herzog (3-2) vs. Nick Pica (5-0)

Welterweight Réamh Bout: James Terry (17-9) vs. Justin Baesman (19-10-1)

Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Jose Perez (2-1) vs. J.T. Donaldson (2-1)

Bout Réamhra Éadrom: J.J. Okanovich (2-1) vs. Luis Vargas (Tús)

Bout Réamhra Éadrom: Hugo Lujan (0-1) vs. Cesar Gonzalez (Tús)

Welterweight “VOW” Preliminary Bout: Dominic Sumer (Tús) vs. Justin Roswell (1-0)

Welterweight Réamh Bout: Danasabe Mohammed (5-0) vs. Dwight Grant (6-1)

Bout Réamhamhairc Eitilte: Sarah D’Alelio (10-6) vs. Jaimelene Nievera (4-1)

'Bellator 158: LONDON’ DELIVERS – OFFERING KNOCKOUTS, SUBMISSIONS & POKE BALLS

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LONDON — (Iúil 16, 2016) - Douglas Lima (27-6) agus Paul Daley (38-14-2) had been bound to cross paths throughout their Bellator MMA tenures, and on Saturday night at The O2 in London, the welterweight battle finally came to a head.

An imeacht is mó de “Bellator 158: Londain” pitted the former 170-pound titlist against “Semtex,” an Englishman who has been on a tear since coming back into the fray. Over the course of 15 nóiméad, the two warriors ripped into each other’s bodies, rocking their foe with shots and scoring takedowns. Much to the chagrin of Daley’s hometown faithful, Lima got the better of Daley, earning a unanimous decision of (30-27 x3). Leis an bua, Aol, eyes a rematch with Andrey Koreshkov, the man who took his title nearly a year ago.

Matt Mitrione Moves to 2-0 Under the Bellator MMA Umbrella

Matt Mitrione (11-5) returned to the Bellator MMA cage fresh off his victory at “Bellator: Dynamite 2and finished Oli Thompson (17-9), winning his second fight in three weeks. “Meatheadand the former Britain’s strongest man winner went toe-to-toe for the better part of two rounds, but at 4:21 in the second frame, Mitrione turned the lights out for Thompson. Anois, Mitrione moves ever closer to a shot at the vacant heavyweight belt, something he hopes to claim before the end of 2016.

 

Michael Page’s Knee Catches Itself A ‘Cyborg

It’s rare when antics following a fight upstage a flying knee knockout, ach Michael Leathanach (12-0) managed to do just that with his second round finish of Evangelista “Cyborg” (21-19) on Satuday night in London. An deireadh tháinig ag 4:31 den dara fráma, when Cyborg shot for a takedown but was caught in the head with a knee that sent him sprawling to the mat.

 

Ina dhiaidh sin, “Venom” continued to do what he does best – entertain.

Click here to watch the post-fight celebration everyone is talking about.

Francis Carmont Submits Opponent in Opening Round

In light heavyweight action, Francis Carmont (25-11) defeated Lukasz Klinger (7-3) via submission to bounce back from his defeat at the hands of Phil Davis. An deireadh tháinig ag 3:54 den fhráma oscailte, when Georges St. Pierre’s training partner used the D’Arce choke to make his opponent tap out.

James Gallagher is 19-Years-Old & is a “Strabanimal”

 

In the opening contest of "Bellator 158: London” James Gallagher (4-0) choinnigh a thaifead undefeated slán, cruising to a unanimous decision victory against Mike Cutting (6-6). “The Strabanimal” did all he could to have an action-packed Bellator MMA debut, but Cutting – who missed weight on Friday – relentlessly circled the cage, avoiding as much toe-to-toe combat as possible. Sa deireadh, it didn’t matter, as the 19-year-old cruised to a unanimous 30-27 bua.

Réamh Torthaí Cárta:

James Mulheron (9-1) defeated Neil Grove (12-8-1) trí chinneadh d'aon toil (29-28, 30-27, 30-26)

Michael Shipman (9-1) defeated Dom Clark (7-10) via aighneacht (Anaconda Choke) R1

Pietro Menga (13-0) defeated Spencer Hewitt (12-11) via knockout (Punch) ag :41 of R1

Luiz Tosta (8-4-1) agus Dean Garnett (7-0-1) fought to majority draw

Jason Radcliffe (9-2) defeated Jack Mason (29-16-1) via knockout (glúine) ag :14 of R1

Manuel Garcia (28-19) defeated Alex Reid (11-10-1) trí chinneadh d'aon toil (30-26, 30-27, 30-27)

Danny Mitchell (18-7) defeated C.J. Meeks (5-2) via aighneacht (twister) 4:25 of R1

Nathanial Wood (9-3) defeated Chase Morton (6-3) via aighneacht (chúl-naked choke) ag 3:59 of R3

INJURY TO LINTON VASSELL CAUSES MAIN CARD SHIFT, LUKASZ KLINGER NOW FACES FRANCIS CARMONT ON JULY 16

 

NEIL GROVE STEPS UP ON SHORT NOTICE TO FIGHT JAMES MULHERON

LONDON — (Iúil 5, 2016) – An injury to Linton Vassell (16-5, 1 NC) has derailed “The Swarm’s” summer plans of competing in front of his fellow Englishmen against Francis Carmont (24-11) during the main card of “Bellator 158: Londain," a bheidh ar siúl arIúil 16 inside one of the world’s most popular venues, The O2 in London, Sasana. Ina áit sin, Carmont will now fight Lukasz Klinger (7-2) at 205-pounds.

 

One of the card’s featured preliminary fights has also changed, with the news that the always-exciting James Mulheron (8-1) will now enter the cage to fight London native Neil Grove(12-7).

 

In addition to these newly announced bouts, fans will also have the pleasure of watching the always-entertaining British sensation Paul Daley (38-13-2), as he prepares to put on a show for his hometown fans against former welterweight world champion and knockout specialist,Douglas Lima (26-6). Michael "Venom" Page (10-0) aims to continue his raging pace and remain unbeaten when he challenges himself against MMA veteran “Cyborg” Santos (21-17). Rounding out the televised action, Matt Mitrione (10-5) will return after his emphatic win last month to face “Britain’s Strongest Man” Oli Thompson (17-8) in a heavyweight beater, agusJames Gallagher (3-0) Bíonn ar Mike Cutting (6-5).

 

In the United Kingdom, "Bellator 158: London” will be broadcast on SPIKE UK from 9 – 10 p.m. BST and Channel 5 ó 10 p.m. – midnight BST. Meanwhile in America, the card will air beo agus saor in aisce on SPIKE at 9 p.m. AGUS/PT.

 

Tickets start at only £40.00 and are on sale now at TheO2.co.uk or The O2 Box Office.

 

Hailing from Paris, France, the 34-year-old Carmont will be making his first appearance of 2016 and fourth under the Bellator MMA umbrella. Carmont had strung together a couple wins before his most recent appearance at "Bellator MMA: Dynamite 1. " After winning his first bout of the evening, Carmont replaced an injured Muhammed "Rí Mo" Lawal on just a few minutes’ notice, to face a formidable Phil Davis in the tournament final, where he was defeated. Anois, “Limitless” looks to upset Klinger during the main card of "Bellator 158: London.”

A native of Przemysl, An Pholainn, Klinger has been competing professionally since 2013 and taken fights almost exclusively in the United Kingdom. The 32-year-old went nearly three years without suffering his first loss as a pro, amassing finishes in all seven of his victories. “Hitman” has laced up the gloves once already in 2016, and now looks to impress in his Bellator MMA debut when he faces Carmont on Iúil 16 at The O2 in London.

 

"Bellator 158: London” Fight Card

Bellator MMA Welterweight Bout Gné: Douglas Lima (26-6) vs. Paul Daley (38-13-2)

Bellator MMA Heavyweight Bout Gné: Matt Mitrione (10-5) vs. Oli Thompson (17-8)

Bellator MMA Welterweight Bout Gné: Michael Leathanach (10-0) vs. Evangelista "Cyborg" Santos (21-17)

Bellator MMA Light Heavyweight Feature Bout: Francis Carmont (24-11) vs. Lukasz Klinger (7-2)

Bellator MMA featherweight Bout Gné: James Gallagher (3-0) vs. Mike Cutting (6-5)

 

Réamh Cárta:

Bellator MMA Heavyweight Preliminary Bout: James Mulheron (8-1) vs. Neil Grove (12-7)

Bellator MMA Middleweight Réamh Bout: Michael Shipman (8-1) vs. Lee Chadwick (21-12-1)

Bellator MMA flyweight Réamh Bout: Pietro Menga (12-0) vs. Spencer Hewitt (12-10)

Bellator MMA bantamweight Réamh Bout: Luiz Tosta (9-2) vs. Dean Garnett (7-0)

Bellator MMA Middleweight Réamh Bout: Jason Radcliffe (8-2) vs. Jack Mason (29-15)

Bellator MMA Welterweight Réamh Bout: Chase Morton (6-2) vs. Nathaniel Wood (8-3)

Bellator MMA Middleweight Réamh Bout: Alex Reid (11-9-1) vs. Manuel Garcia (27-19)

Bellator MMA Middleweight Réamh Bout: C.J. Meeks (4-1) vs. Danny Mitchell (17-7-1)

'Bellator 158: LONDON’ NOW FEATURES TWO OF THE GAME’S TOP HEAVYWEIGHT SLUGGERS WITH THE ADDITION OF MATT MITRIONE-OLI THOMPSON

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LONDON — (Iúil 1, 2016) – Fresh off his emphatic knockout victory over Carl Seumanutafa ag "Bellator: Dynamite 2,” former NFL player Matt Mitrione (10-5) has cleared medical testing and will now face “Britain’s Strongest Man” winner Oli Thompson(17-8) during the main card of “Bellator 158: Londain," which will take place on July 16 inside one of the world’s most popular venues, The O2 in London, Sasana.

 

Chomh maith leis sin, fans will also have the pleasure of watching the always-entertaining British sensation Paul Daley (38-13-2), as he prepares to put on a show for his hometown fans against Brazilian knockout specialist Douglas Lima (26-6). Michael "Venom" Page (10-0) aims to continue his raging pace and remain unbeaten when he challenges himself against MMA veteran “Cyborg” Santos (21-17), agus Linton Vassell (16-5), who returns to action against Francis Carmont (24-11).

 

In the United Kingdom, "Bellator 158: London” will be broadcast on SPIKE UK from 9 – 10 p.m. BST and Channel 5 ó 10 p.m. – midnight BST. Meanwhile in America, the card will air beo agus saor in aisce on SPIKE at 9 p.m. AGUS/PT.

 

Tickets start at only £40.00 and are on sale now at TheO2.co.uk or The O2 Box Office.

 

The 37-year-old Mitrione will enter the Bellator cage for the second time under a month, after knocking out Seumanutafa (10-6) in his promotional debut on June 24, in a journey that was brilliantly documented by Chuck Mindenhall. A native of Indianapolis, “Meathead” joined the Bellator MMA team as one of the highest profile free agent acquisitions ever, carrying with him a talented athletic background that includes stints in the NFL with the New York Giants, San Francisco 49ers and Minnesota Vikings. Mitrione is a 14-time UFC veteran that is known for ending fights early and violently, with nine of his ten victories coming by way of knockout and six of them ending in the first round.

 

A resident of East Sussex, Sasana, Thompson will be making his Bellator MMA debut after 25 career fights amongst the heavyweight division’s elite. “The Spartan,” who solidified himself as “Britain’s Strongest Man” in 2006, is looking to build off an impressive 2015 Feachtas, in which he emerged victorious in all five of his bouts, including two first round knockouts. Ós rud é a dhéanamh sé ar an bhfoireann ghairmiúil in 2009, Thompson has fought under the direction of multiple regional promotions, and the UFC. Ag 36 bliain d'aois, he will undoubtedly make the most important appearance of his career when he takes center stage in front of thousands of hometown fans in the main event of "Bellator: London” ar Iúil 16.

"Bellator 158: London” Fight Card

Bellator MMA Welterweight Bout Gné: Douglas Lima (26-6) vs. Paul Daley (38-13-2)

Bellator MMA Heavyweight Bout Gné: Matt Mitrione (9-5) vs. Oli Thompson (17-8)

Bellator MMA Welterweight Bout Gné: Michael Leathanach (10-0) vs. Evangelista "Cyborg" Santos (21-17)

Bellator MMA Light Heavyweight Feature Bout: Linton Vassell (16-5) vs. Francis Carmont (24-11)

Bellator MMA featherweight Bout Gné: James Gallagher (3-0) vs. Mike Cutting (6-5)

 

Réamh Cárta:

Bellator MMA Middleweight Réamh Bout: Michael Shipman (8-1) vs. Lee Chadwick (21-12-1)

Bellator MMA flyweight Réamh Bout: Pietro Menga (12-0) vs. Spencer Hewitt (12-10)

Bellator MMA bantamweight Réamh Bout: Luiz Tosta (9-2) vs. Dean Garnett (7-0)

Bellator MMA Middleweight Réamh Bout: Jason Radcliffe (8-2) vs. Jack Mason (29-15)

Bellator MMA Welterweight Réamh Bout: Chase Morton (6-2) vs. Nathaniel Wood (8-3)

Bellator MMA Middleweight Réamh Bout: Alex Reid (11-9-1) vs. Manuel Garcia (27-19)

Bellator MMA Middleweight Réamh Bout: C.J. Meeks (4-1) vs. Danny Mitchell (17-7-1)