MMA DieHards.com learned today that Bellator Fighting Championships will return to Cocopah Resort and Casino in Yuma, Az. for Bellator 55 on Saturday, Oct. 22.
Bantamweight semifinalist Alexis Vila scored knockout of the night when he delivered a first-round KO to tournament�favourite, �Joe Warren, at Bellator 51. The former Cuban Olympian will take on�Team Nova Uniao product Marcos Galvao, who secured his spot in the semifinals with a dominating performance over former WEC Champion Chase Beebe.
In another highly-anticipated semifinal matchup, long time Bellator veteran Ed West takes on Brazilian phenom Eduardo ?Dudu? Dantas. While West secured a decision victory, Dantas delivered an explosive flying-knee to Wilson Reis that propelled the rising star to the semifinals on Oct. 22.
Christian ?Tonton? M?Pumbu is back and will take on fellow light heavyweight Travis Wiuff in a non-title affair. M?Pumbu marched through the Season 4 Tournament field on his way to capturing the title, and will look to keep the momentum going at Bellator 55. Wiuff, looks for win No. 65 of his career when he takes on Bellator?s best 205-pounder.
Season 4 Light Heavyweight Tournament Finalist Richard Hale will be back in action looking to secure his spot in a future tournament with a victory over Bellator veteran Carlos Flores. Hale made headlines at Bellator 38 with an inverted triangle against Nik Fekete.
?We?re thrilled to be returning to Cocopah Resort and Casino for our only Season 5 outdoor event,? Bellator Chairman & CEO Bjorn Rebney said. ?And the Bantamweight Tournament in Season 5 is stacked from top to bottom, so Arizona MMA fans will able to see a truly spectacular show. This gives our audience an unbelievable viewing experience.?
Source: http://mmadiehards.com/news/bellator-55-returns-to-arizona-on-oct-22/
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