Bellator returns to the UK on Saturday September 14th for its Champions Series and GBTT has 4 athletes featuring in an action packed card!
Simeon Powell (9-1-0) has been waiting impatiently. After having his last fight with Abdellah Er-Ramy cancelled days before the event, The smooth one has been sharpening his tools in the gym, making sure that he is in the best shape of his life coming into his long awaited return.
Hailing from Harrow and having worked as a steward at Wembley Arena. This fight being held at the Wembley OVo Arena holds a special place in the Londoners heart. He will be going up against Rafael Xavier (13-7-0)
The future is bright for Simeon but you can believe he is not underestimating a match up against a dangerous striker who has won 4 out of his last 5.
Powell is prepared to remind everyone why he is one of the brightest stars in UK MMA & earned his title as one of the most dangerous light heavyweights walking the planet right now!
Speaking of dangerous, Luke Trainer (8-1-0) is also on the card, up against Laurynas Urbonavicius (14-1-0) The Gent has been on an absolute tear since debuting for Bellator back in 2020. showing the world just how well rounded a martial artist he is with dangerous striking and a clinical ground game that has been honed and developed by GBTT head grappling coach Ashleigh Grimshaw.
Luke is as passionate outside of the cage as he is inside and has been putting everything into his preparations for a hometown show. Being Simeon Powells training partner has done nothing but benefit the 28 year old and we are proud to have the two best light heavyweights in the country both fighting out of our gym!
Marc Diakiese (17-7-0) is making his Bellator debut. After parting ways with the UFC, there was a lot of speculation about where Bonecrusher would end up. The 31 year old decided that PFL / Bellator was the right organisation to showcase his MMA skillset.
At only 31, Marc has been in there with some of the best in the world. Showing of his dynamic striking and strong wrestling arsenal. It’s safe to say you do not want to miss this one!
Diakiese is up against “The Experiment” Tim Wilde (17-5-1) who is coming off a vicious knockout loss at the hands of Manoel Sousa (11-0-0) but is not to be overlooked. Diakiese has his sights set on making a statement as he steps into the Bellator cage for the first time this Saturday.
Last but by no means least. Female MMA juggernaut Eman Almudhaf (4-0-0) who is making her long awaited Bellator debut against fellow unbeaten fighter Daiane Silva (3-0-0)
Eman has had a perfect start to her pro MMA career. with a 100% finish rate with UAE Warriors, she has quickly become one of the scariest prospects in female MMA. A wrestling specialist with heavy hands is a literal nightmare for anyone who comes into contact with the Kuwaiti national who has made London her home.
We are beyond excited that Almudhaf has the opportunity to show her skillset to a new audience. Bellator have got themselves a world champion in the making!!
Tickets are available here and you can watch live on DAZN