IRVINE. Calif. – April 9, 2015 – 25 of the 26 fighters competing on Friday’s “Bellator: Brooks vs. Jansen” took to the scales and successfully hit their targeted weights Thursday afternoon at the Radisson Hotel in Newport Beach, Calif. The stacked MMA card emanates from the Bren Events Center in Irvine, Calif., tomorrow, airing LIVE and FREE on Spike at 9 p.m. ET.
“Bellator: Brooks vs. Jansen” is headlined by a fight between Bellator Lightweight World Champion Will Brooks (15-1) and Dave Jansen (20-2). “Ill Will” has won six consecutive bouts, while “The Fugitive” has rallied off seven straight victories of his own.
The event also features the return of multi-combat sports star Joe Schilling (2-3), who faces Brazilian standout Rafael Carvalho (10-1) in a middleweight co-main event.
“Bellator: Brooks vs. Jansen” – Friday, April 10, Bren Events Center, Irvine, Calif.
Joe Schilling (185.6) vs. Rafael Carvalho (185.8)
Joe Schilling (185.6) vs. Rafael Carvalho (185.8)
Marcin Held (155.8) vs. Alexander Tiger Sarnavskiy (155)
Marcin Held (155.8) vs. Alexander “Tiger” Sarnavskiy (155)
Alexander Volkov (243) vs. Tony Johnson (264)
Alexander Volkov (243) vs. Tony Johnson (264)
Fabricio Guerreiro (145.8) vs. John Teixeira (145.2)
Fabricio Guerreiro (145.8) vs. John Teixeira (145.2)
Joey Beltran (184) vs. Brian Rogers (186)
Joey Beltran (184) vs. Brian Rogers (186)
Saad Awad (155.4) vs. Rob Sinclair (155.2)
Saad Awad (155.4) vs. Rob Sinclair (155.2)
A.J. McKee (144) vs. Marcos Bonilla (147)
A.J. McKee (144) vs. Marcos Bonilla (146
Jonathan Santa Maria (125) vs. Steve Ramirez (126)
Jonathan Santa Maria (125) vs. Steve Ramirez (126)
Chris Herrera (186) vs. Luc Bondole (185.6)
Chris Herrera (186) vs. Luc Bondole (185.6)
Chad George (136) vs. Mark Vorgeas (135.6)
Chad George (136) vs. Mark Vorgeas (135.6)
Jay Bogan (147.4) vs. Justin Governale (146)
Jay Bogan (146.6) vs. Justin Governale (146)
Aaron Miller (150) vs. Cleber Luciano (150)
Aaron Miller (150) vs. Cleber Luciano (150)
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 500 million homes worldwide in over 140 countries. In the United States, Bellator can be seen on Spike TV, 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.
