Lozano battles Yoshida in Bellator 31 “Eliminator”
Sep 21, 2010
(PRESS RELEASE) -- Bellator Fighting Championships announced today
that undefeated knockout artist Chris “The Assassin” Lozano will
take on UFC veteran and heavy handed Judo black belt Yoshiyuki
“Zenko” Yoshida in a Bellator Welterweight Tournament Qualifying
fight taking place at Bellator 31 from the L’Auberge du Lac Resort
in Lake Charles, LA on September 30th.
“Chris and Yoshiyuki both have knockout power in both hands, which makes this a very exciting qualifier at 170 lbs,” said Bellator Chairman and CEO Bjorn Rebney. “They’re fighting for one of the spots in our $100,000 welterweight tournament, so fans can expect both of them to put it all on the line.”
Entering the fight with a perfect 5-0 record, Lozano has ended
every fight by TKO or KO. “The Assassin” is fresh off of a TKO
victory of UFC veteran Jason Dent. The Cleveland native takes pride
in his accomplishments, but also knows how quickly things can
change.
“Any fighter who steps into the cage doesn't want to lose,” said Lozano. “With that said, all it takes is one tiny mistake, one split second mental error, and you've lost. I want to maintain my undefeated record, but if I don't, I will return hungrier and more passionate than before.”
“Being a Bellator Champion means you are one of the best in the world at what you do,” said Lozano. “It means you are elite. It is a dream to be champion for an organization like Bellator.”
For Yoshida, the chance to take on a fighter like Lozano is something the Japanese born fighter relishes.
“Lozano seems like a real good striker,” said Yoshida. “I have trained very hard for this fight, and I not only expect to win, but also provide a great fight for my fans.”
Tickets for the event - which will also be broadcast LIVE nationwide on FOX Sports Net along with action-packed highlight shows that will air on NBC Saturday nights - are on sale now at ticketmaster.com
For more information, visit Bellator.com, follow Bellator on Twitter @BellatorMMA or on Facebook at 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.
“Chris and Yoshiyuki both have knockout power in both hands, which makes this a very exciting qualifier at 170 lbs,” said Bellator Chairman and CEO Bjorn Rebney. “They’re fighting for one of the spots in our $100,000 welterweight tournament, so fans can expect both of them to put it all on the line.”
Advertisement
“Any fighter who steps into the cage doesn't want to lose,” said Lozano. “With that said, all it takes is one tiny mistake, one split second mental error, and you've lost. I want to maintain my undefeated record, but if I don't, I will return hungrier and more passionate than before.”
However, Lozano is not focused on the prospect of losing, rather of
going straight to the top.
“Being a Bellator Champion means you are one of the best in the world at what you do,” said Lozano. “It means you are elite. It is a dream to be champion for an organization like Bellator.”
For Yoshida, the chance to take on a fighter like Lozano is something the Japanese born fighter relishes.
“Lozano seems like a real good striker,” said Yoshida. “I have trained very hard for this fight, and I not only expect to win, but also provide a great fight for my fans.”
Tickets for the event - which will also be broadcast LIVE nationwide on FOX Sports Net along with action-packed highlight shows that will air on NBC Saturday nights - are on sale now at ticketmaster.com
For more information, visit Bellator.com, follow Bellator on Twitter @BellatorMMA or on Facebook at 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.