A.J. MCKEE PUTS UNDEFEATED MARK ON THE LINE AGAINST HENRY CORRALES AND BUBBA JENKINS LOOKS TO EVEN THE SCORE AGAINST GEORGI KARAKHANYAN

Santa Monica, Calif (July 25, 2016) – Two high-profile featherweight attractions have been added to the main card of the recently announced "Bellator 160: Henderson vs. Pitbull " umcimbi August 26 eHonda Center e-Anaheim, Calif. The first pitting the undefeated A.J. McKee (4-0) ngokumelene Henry Corrales (12-3), and the second newly-announced bout will see Bubba Jenkins(11-2) attempt to avenge a previous loss against Georgi Karakhanyan (24-6-1).

 

Amathikithi for "Bellator 160: Henderson vs. Pitbull " ukuqalisa at $30 futhi ingathengwa manje ku-Ticketmaster naseHonda Center Box Office. Lezivalo umcimbi evuliwe 4:45 p.m. PT isikhathi sendawo kanye ne-bout yokuqala yokuqala - Yimiphi imifudlana ebulela kuwo Bellator.com futhiI Bellator Mobile App — uqala at 5:00 p.m. PT. Additional contests will be announced in the coming weeks.

 

The main event of the evening features a marquee matchup at 155-pounds, nini Benson Henderson (23-6) returns to the division that he reigned supreme over for the many years to face former featherweight champion Patricio "Pitbull" (25-3), who is moving up in weight for the bout. Both men will be vying for a shot at UMichael Chandler's championship belt when they meet on August 26 e Anaheim.

 

At 21 iminyaka yobudala, McKee is undoubtedly one of the of mixed martial arts top young prospects. Ngemuva kokuqala umsebenzi wakhe 7-1 njengoba an amateur, “Mercenary” has made a splash on the professional circuit, Ukuqopha okuphelele 4-0 Maka ngokusebenzisa ama-bouts akhe amane okuqala. McKee has fought under the Bellator MMA banner since day one of his professional career, Ukuqeda yonke imincintiswano yakhe kufreyimu yokuvula, kufaka phakathi ama-knockout amathathu kanye nokuhanjiswa kwangemuva okunqunu. Ulwandle olude, Calif. native will bring his flashy skillset just down the 91 Freeway to Honda Center, where he will have the opportunity to put on a show in front of his hometown fans.

After beginning his professional career 12-0, Corrales will enter the cage for the second time this year in search of his first win under the direction of Bellator MMA. Since joining the Scott Coker-led promotion, Corrales has fought nothing short of elite talent, challenging current champion Daniel Straus, Emmanuel Sanchez, and Patricio “Pitbull” on short notice. Of his 12 career ngokunqoba, the 29-year-old featherweight has earned four knockouts and six submissions; including a brutal knockout of Gustavo Limon just 20 imizuzwana emjikelezweni owodwa. Fighting out of Whittier, Calif., Corrales will share the home floor with his opponent and fellow California native, A.J. McKee, in Anaheim during the main card of "Bellator 160: Henderson vs. Pitbull " on August 26.

 

I-vekeran yesikhathi eside kaBellator MMA, Karakhanyan will look to get back on track after dropping two closely-contested decision losses against Jenkins, Ngubani amhlula cishe eminyakeni emibili edlule nge-guillotine yokuthumela. Known to many mixed martial arts fans and pundits as “Insane,"Lowo oneminyaka engu-31 usuqedile 18 of yakhe 24 iwina njengoba professional, winning titles in multiple regional promotions along the way. A product of Millenia MMA in Rancho Cucamonga, Calif., where he trains alongside close friend Saad Awad, the Russian fighter is finally healthy following multiple setbacks to his knee. Karakhanyan now looks to climb the 145-pound ladder, in a stacked division that he once sat atop as the No. 1 Olwa.
Eminyakeni embalwa edlule, UBubba Jenkins wabhekwa kabanzi njengethemba eliphakeme le-MMA kuyo yonke imidlalo, though the title became tainted following the aforementioned loss to Karakhanyan at “Bellator 132.” The former NCAA National Champion wrestler with Arizona State University now has three consecutive wins under his belt, futhi ufuna ukuhlengwa. Heading into his 11th fight under the Bellator MMA banner, the 28-year-old “Highlight Kid” looks to put on a stand-out performance in Bellator’s incredibly deep featherweight division.

 

Kubuyekeziwe "Bellator 160: Henderson vs. Pitbull” Main Card:

Bellator MMA Lightweight No. 1 Umcimbi Omkhulu Wesisekelo: Benson Henderson (23-6) vs. Patricio "Pitbull" Freire (25-3)

Bellator MMA featherweight Isici Bout: A.J. McKee (4-0) vs. Henry Corrales (12-3)

Bellator MMA featherweight Isici Bout: Bubba Jenkins (11-2) vs. Georgi Karakhanyan (24-6-1)