Main Card Finalized for Bellator 26
Aug 18, 2010
(PRESS RELEASE) -- Bellator Fighting Championships announced today
the official main card fights for Bellator 26 which is taking place
at the Kansas City Power and Light District in Kansas City, MO. on
Aug. 26, marking the third appearance at the venue this year. In an
opening round Season 3 Heavyweight Tournament fight, Mike “300”
Hayes (12-3-1) takes on Russian submission specialist Alexey
Oleinik.
Oleinik, a Judo black belt, is not only one of the most respected fighters in Russia, but also one of the most dangerous heavyweight submission fighters in the sport. Oleinik brings a phenomenal 27-5-1 record to the tournament with 23 of those 27 victories coming via submission.
This will be Hayes’ second appearance under the Bellator banner; he
was victorious at Bellator 21 where he garnered a unanimous
decision victory over Steve Banks.
Also on the card, longtime rivals Jose Vega and Danny Tims will square off in an overdue rubber match with an opening round Bellator Season 3 Bantamweight World Championship Tournament fight.
The Fox Sports Net event will also feature an exciting Special Feature Fight between Season 2 Welterweight Tournament semi-finalist Steve Carl and hard-hitting UFC vet Rory Markham.
“The Kansas City Power & Light District has proven to be a consistently entertaining venue for us. I am glad that we’re able to bring yet another spectacular event to this great venue,” said Bellator Chairman and CEO Bjorn Rebney.
For more information, visit Bellator.com, follow Bellator on Twitter @BellatorMMA or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Bellator.
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
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 The Cordish Company
The Cordish Company is the largest and most successful developer of entertainment districts and concepts in the United States. In particular, the company has unparalleled experience in creating and revitalizing high-profile destinations in urban core locations. Many of the Cordish Company's projects involve public/private partnerships and are of unique significance to the cities in which they are located. Prime examples are the company's prominent role in the redevelopment of Baltimore's world-famous Inner Harbor; Atlantic City, NJ; Hollywood, FL; Charleston, SC; Houston, TX; Louisville, KY; Tampa, FL, Kansas City, MO; and Towson, MD.
The Cordish Company has received the highest possible national awards in its various areas of expertise. In real estate, the Cordish Company has received an unprecedented seven Urban Land Institute Awards of Excellence.
About the Kansas City Power & Light District
The Kansas City Power & Light District is a premier dining, entertainment and shopping district in the heart of downtown Kansas City. Offering over a half million square feet, The Kansas City Power & Light District is the Midwest’s entertainment epicenter. With more than 50 unique and captivating shops, restaurants, bars and entertainment venues, the District offers something for everyone. Located in the heart of downtown, this vibrant, eight-block neighborhood links the Convention Center to the Sprint Arena and is bringing the beat back to downtown Kansas City. World-class attractions include the Midland Theater by AMC, The Mainstreet Theater, and the KC Live! entertainment plaza. For more information on upcoming events, visit www.powerandlightdistrict.com
Oleinik, a Judo black belt, is not only one of the most respected fighters in Russia, but also one of the most dangerous heavyweight submission fighters in the sport. Oleinik brings a phenomenal 27-5-1 record to the tournament with 23 of those 27 victories coming via submission.
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Also on the card, longtime rivals Jose Vega and Danny Tims will square off in an overdue rubber match with an opening round Bellator Season 3 Bantamweight World Championship Tournament fight.
In Women’s Tournament action, undefeated Aisling Daly (9-0), the
best female mixed martial artist in Ireland and the world's No.
3-ranked 125 lbs. female fighter will take on dangerous veteran
submission artist Lisa Ward (12-5).
The Fox Sports Net event will also feature an exciting Special Feature Fight between Season 2 Welterweight Tournament semi-finalist Steve Carl and hard-hitting UFC vet Rory Markham.
“The Kansas City Power & Light District has proven to be a consistently entertaining venue for us. I am glad that we’re able to bring yet another spectacular event to this great venue,” said Bellator Chairman and CEO Bjorn Rebney.
For more information, visit Bellator.com, follow Bellator on Twitter @BellatorMMA or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Bellator.
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
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 The Cordish Company
The Cordish Company is the largest and most successful developer of entertainment districts and concepts in the United States. In particular, the company has unparalleled experience in creating and revitalizing high-profile destinations in urban core locations. Many of the Cordish Company's projects involve public/private partnerships and are of unique significance to the cities in which they are located. Prime examples are the company's prominent role in the redevelopment of Baltimore's world-famous Inner Harbor; Atlantic City, NJ; Hollywood, FL; Charleston, SC; Houston, TX; Louisville, KY; Tampa, FL, Kansas City, MO; and Towson, MD.
The Cordish Company has received the highest possible national awards in its various areas of expertise. In real estate, the Cordish Company has received an unprecedented seven Urban Land Institute Awards of Excellence.
About the Kansas City Power & Light District
The Kansas City Power & Light District is a premier dining, entertainment and shopping district in the heart of downtown Kansas City. Offering over a half million square feet, The Kansas City Power & Light District is the Midwest’s entertainment epicenter. With more than 50 unique and captivating shops, restaurants, bars and entertainment venues, the District offers something for everyone. Located in the heart of downtown, this vibrant, eight-block neighborhood links the Convention Center to the Sprint Arena and is bringing the beat back to downtown Kansas City. World-class attractions include the Midland Theater by AMC, The Mainstreet Theater, and the KC Live! entertainment plaza. For more information on upcoming events, visit www.powerandlightdistrict.com
