Санта Моника, Калифорнија (Октомври 11, 2016) – A lightweight showdown pitting Адам Piccolot (8-0) против Брендон Girtz (14-4) and a light heavyweight matchup pitting Linton “The Swarm” Vassell (16-5) наспроти Френсис Carmont (14-4) биле додадени на главната карта на "Bellator 165: Чендлер vs. Хендерсон " на САП Центар во Сан Хозе, Калифорнија. на ноември. 19.

 

The bouts join a pair of action-packed fights highlighted by a lightweight world title main event featuring Мајкл Чендлер (15-3) против Бенсон Хендерсон (24-6). Во прилог, a welterweight clash between undefeated British striker Мајкл "отровот" Page (11-0) and California’s own Фернандо Гонзалез (25-13) will also be the card’s co-main event. Additional contests will be announced in the coming weeks.

 

"Bellator 165: Чендлер vs. Хендерсон " ќе се одржи на Ноември 19, airing LIVE and FREE on SPIKE at 9 вечер ЕТ/ 8 вечер. КТ. Билетите за настанот се на продажба сега и може да се купат Bellator.com, as well as SAP Center Box Office and 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 Реј Вуд на "Bellator 154: Дејвис против. Кинг Мо," lifting his overall record to 8-0. The 27-year-old will look to protect his unblemished mark when he challenges Girtz on Ноември 19 inside SAP Center.

 

One year removed from an impressive first round finish that left opponent Дерек Полињата 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, Од., native holds an impressive 6-2 promotional mark since joining Bellator MMA, including four finishes and a pair of first round knockouts. Since making his professional debut in 2008, the 31-year-old Girtz has recorded 10 finishes, 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. Севкупно, “The Swarm” has finished 13 на неговата 16 противници, Вклучувајќи 10 first round finishes and six knockout blows. Vassell hopes to build off of a strong performance at the record shattering "Bellator 149: Vs Шамрок. Gracie " Настанот, 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: Дејли наспроти. Вар," 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 на неговата 25 career wins, Вклучувајќи 11 submission victories and six knockouts. Hailing from Paris, Франција, “Limitless” credits much of his success to the top-notch trainers at Tristar Gym in Montreal, Канада. 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 Рори МекДоналд. 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.

 

Ажурирано "Bellator 165: Чендлер vs. Henderson” Main Card:

Lightweight World Title Main Event: Мајкл Чендлер (15-3) наспроти. Бенсон Хендерсон (24-6)

Ко-главен настан во тешка категорија: Мајкл "отровот" Page (11-0) наспроти. Фернандо Гонзалез (25-13)

Лесен меч во тешка категорија: Линтон Vassell (16-5) наспроти. Френсис Carmont (25-11)

Лесен меч за одлики: Адам Piccolot (8-0) наспроти. Брендон Girtz (14-4)

 

Прелиминарните картички:

Прелиминарен меч во средна категорија: Diego Herzog (3-2) наспроти. Ник Пика (5-0)

Прелиминарен меч во тешка категорија: Џејмс Тери (17-9) наспроти. Justin Baesman (19-10-1)

Прелиминарен меч во перо категорија: Жозе Перез (2-1) наспроти. J.T. Donaldson (2-1)

Лесен прелиминарен меч: J.J. Okanovich (2-1) наспроти. Luis Vargas (Деби)

Лесен прелиминарен меч: Hugo Lujan (0-1) наспроти. Cesar Gonzalez (Деби)

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

Прелиминарен меч во тешка категорија: Danasabe Mohammed (5-0) наспроти. Dwight Grant (6-1)

Flyweight Preliminary Bout: Sarah D’Alelio (10-6) наспроти. Jaimelene Nievera (4-1)