Brazilian Lightweight and Top Prospect Thiago Michel Joins Bellator
Jul 5, 2011
(PRESS RELEASE) -- Bellator Fighting Championships today announced
the addition of lightweight striker Thiago Michel Pereira Silva.
The dangerous Brazilian is simply explosive in the cage, with all
eight of his victories coming by way of some form of knockout.
“I've always dreamt of being part of a great promotion like Bellator,” said the 27 year old who is known simply as Thiago Michel. “Now that I have this opportunity, I need to grab onto it with everything that I have.”
“Our stacked lightweight division with Eddie Alvarez, Michael
Chandler, Rene Nazare, Patricky Pitbull and many others just got
stronger with another tremendously talented fighter in Thiago
Michel,” said Bellator Chairman & CEO Bjorn Rebney. “I’m very happy
to have added Thiago to our organization and his style will fit
perfectly in this electrifying division.”
Known for his kicks and elite level striking, Michel turned pro in 2006 and is a World Kickboxing Champion and WBC Muay Thai Champion. His talent is only matched by his drive and desire to succeed in MMA. “I am inspired to give a better life to my son and my family,” said Michel. “Now I just need to do my job and show my style. I promise that I will always put on good fights for all the fans watching in attendance and LIVE on MTV2.”
For more information, visit Bellator.com, follow Bellator on Twitter @BellatorMMA or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Bellator
About Bellator Fighting Championships
Bellator Fighting Championships is a Mixed Martial Arts promotional company headquartered in Chicago. Bellator’s founder/CEO, Bjorn Rebney, is an experienced fighting sports and entertainment professional with a deep commitment to the purity and integrity of the sport of MMA and its athletes. Bellator Fighting Championships’ executive team is comprised of top industry professionals in the areas of live event production, television production, fighter relations, venue procurement, sponsorship creation/development, international licensing, marketing, advertising, publicity and commission relations.
About MTV2
MTV2 is a man's best friend, available in nearly 80 million homes and with the highest concentration of males 12-24 and 12-34 on TV today. A vibrant mix of music, lifestyle and action sports programming, MTV2 has reflected the habits and behavior of young people since its launch in 1996. MTV2 is part of MTV Networks, a unit of Viacom, one of the world’s leading creators of programming and content across all media platforms.
“I've always dreamt of being part of a great promotion like Bellator,” said the 27 year old who is known simply as Thiago Michel. “Now that I have this opportunity, I need to grab onto it with everything that I have.”
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Known for his kicks and elite level striking, Michel turned pro in 2006 and is a World Kickboxing Champion and WBC Muay Thai Champion. His talent is only matched by his drive and desire to succeed in MMA. “I am inspired to give a better life to my son and my family,” said Michel. “Now I just need to do my job and show my style. I promise that I will always put on good fights for all the fans watching in attendance and LIVE on MTV2.”
For more information, visit Bellator.com, follow Bellator on Twitter @BellatorMMA or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Bellator
About Bellator Fighting Championships
Bellator Fighting Championships is a Mixed Martial Arts promotional company headquartered in Chicago. Bellator’s founder/CEO, Bjorn Rebney, is an experienced fighting sports and entertainment professional with a deep commitment to the purity and integrity of the sport of MMA and its athletes. Bellator Fighting Championships’ executive team is comprised of top industry professionals in the areas of live event production, television production, fighter relations, venue procurement, sponsorship creation/development, international licensing, marketing, advertising, publicity and commission relations.
About MTV2
MTV2 is a man's best friend, available in nearly 80 million homes and with the highest concentration of males 12-24 and 12-34 on TV today. A vibrant mix of music, lifestyle and action sports programming, MTV2 has reflected the habits and behavior of young people since its launch in 1996. MTV2 is part of MTV Networks, a unit of Viacom, one of the world’s leading creators of programming and content across all media platforms.
