Welterweight clash pitting undefeated Michael “Venom” Page against Rudy “Bad News” Bears added to "Bellator MMA: Lima vs. Koreshkov"
Apr 28, 2015 Comments
(PRESS RELEASE) -- SANTA MONICA, California – Michael
Page (7-0) will look to keep his unbeaten streak alive when he
meets 29-fight veteran Rudy Bears
(16-13) in a welterweight tilt at "Bellator: Lima vs. Koreshkov,"
which takes place Friday, July 17, at Mohegan Sun Arena in
Uncasville, Conn.
The July 17 event is shaping up to be a tremendous showcase of welterweight talent, already featuring previously announced bouts between Bellator MMA Welterweight World Champion Douglas Lima (26-5) and Russian knockout artist Andrey Koreshkov (17-1), as well as Chris Honeycutt (6-0), who takes on Paul Bradley (22-6).
The two 170-pounders meet on the main card of "Bellator MMA: Lima
vs. Koreshkov," which airs live and free on Spike at 9 p.m. ET / 8
p.m. CT.
Tickets for the event are on sale now, and are available at the Mohegan Sun Arena Box Office or Ticketmaster.com.
A 36-year-old Missouri native, Bears began his combat sports training in high school. Fighting professionally since 2007, Bears has appeared seven times previously under the Bellator MMA banner and now returns to the promotion after racking up back-to-back victories on the regional stage. Bears has competed against MMA notables the likes of Zak Cummings, Paul Daley, Jason High, Ryan Jensen, Isaac Vallie-Flagg and Tyron Woodley, amongst others.
Additional contests for "Bellator MMA: Lima vs. Koreshkov" will be announced shortly.
"Bellator MMA: Lima vs. Koreshkov" – Friday, July 17, Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, Conn.
Bellator Welterweight Title Fight: Champ Douglas Lima (26-5) vs. Andrey Koreshkov (17-1)
Bellator Welterweight Feature Fight: Chris Honeycutt (6-0) vs. Paul Bradley (22-6)
Bellator Welterweight Feature Fight: Michael Page (7-0) vs. Rudy Bears (16-13)
About Bellator MMA
Bellator MMA is a leading Mixed Martial Arts organization featuring many of the best fighters in the world. Under the direction of veteran fight promoter Scott Coker, Bellator is available to nearly 400 million homes worldwide in over 120 countries. In the United States, Bellator can be seen on Spike, the MMA television leader. Bellator MMA is comprised of an executive team that includes top industry professionals in television production, live event orchestration, fighter development/relations, venue procurement, sponsorship creation/development, international licensing, marketing, advertising, publicity and commission relations. Bellator is based in Santa Monica, California and owned by entertainment giant Viacom, home to the world's premier entertainment brands that connect with audiences through compelling content across television, motion picture, online and mobile platforms.
About Spike:
Spike is available in 98.7 million homes and is a division of Viacom Media Networks. A unit of Viacom (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB), Viacom Media Networks is one of the world's leading creators of programming and content across all media platforms. Spike's Internet address is www.spike.com and for up-to-the-minute and archival press information and photographs, visit Spike's press site at http://www.spike.com/press. Follow us on Twitter @spiketvpr for the latest in breaking news updates, behind-the-scenes information and photos.
The July 17 event is shaping up to be a tremendous showcase of welterweight talent, already featuring previously announced bouts between Bellator MMA Welterweight World Champion Douglas Lima (26-5) and Russian knockout artist Andrey Koreshkov (17-1), as well as Chris Honeycutt (6-0), who takes on Paul Bradley (22-6).
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Tickets for the event are on sale now, and are available at the Mohegan Sun Arena Box Office or Ticketmaster.com.
Page is undoubtedly one of the fastest-rising stars in all of mixed
martial arts. Showcasing blazing speed and pinpoint accuracy,
“Venom’s” unorthodox striking style has been built over a lifetime
of study in a variety of standup disciplines. The 28-year-old
already owns three Bellator MMA victories, including a decision win
over Nah-Shon
Burrell this past October, as well as knockout wins over
Ricky
Rainey and Ryan
Sanders. Six of Page's seven career wins have come via
first-round finish.
A 36-year-old Missouri native, Bears began his combat sports training in high school. Fighting professionally since 2007, Bears has appeared seven times previously under the Bellator MMA banner and now returns to the promotion after racking up back-to-back victories on the regional stage. Bears has competed against MMA notables the likes of Zak Cummings, Paul Daley, Jason High, Ryan Jensen, Isaac Vallie-Flagg and Tyron Woodley, amongst others.
Additional contests for "Bellator MMA: Lima vs. Koreshkov" will be announced shortly.
"Bellator MMA: Lima vs. Koreshkov" – Friday, July 17, Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, Conn.
Bellator Welterweight Title Fight: Champ Douglas Lima (26-5) vs. Andrey Koreshkov (17-1)
Bellator Welterweight Feature Fight: Chris Honeycutt (6-0) vs. Paul Bradley (22-6)
Bellator Welterweight Feature Fight: Michael Page (7-0) vs. Rudy Bears (16-13)
About Bellator MMA
Bellator MMA is a leading Mixed Martial Arts organization featuring many of the best fighters in the world. Under the direction of veteran fight promoter Scott Coker, Bellator is available to nearly 400 million homes worldwide in over 120 countries. In the United States, Bellator can be seen on Spike, the MMA television leader. Bellator MMA is comprised of an executive team that includes top industry professionals in television production, live event orchestration, fighter development/relations, venue procurement, sponsorship creation/development, international licensing, marketing, advertising, publicity and commission relations. Bellator is based in Santa Monica, California and owned by entertainment giant Viacom, home to the world's premier entertainment brands that connect with audiences through compelling content across television, motion picture, online and mobile platforms.
About Spike:
Spike is available in 98.7 million homes and is a division of Viacom Media Networks. A unit of Viacom (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB), Viacom Media Networks is one of the world's leading creators of programming and content across all media platforms. Spike's Internet address is www.spike.com and for up-to-the-minute and archival press information and photographs, visit Spike's press site at http://www.spike.com/press. Follow us on Twitter @spiketvpr for the latest in breaking news updates, behind-the-scenes information and photos.
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