Press Release – CHICAGO, Ill. (March 24, 2011) — Bellator Fighting Championships will make its first visit to Arizona with Bellator 41 on April 16, 2011 at Cocopah Resort and Casino in Yuma, Arizona. The event will air LIVE on MTV2.
Bellator 41 will be headlined by two Super Fights, with current Bellator World Featherweight Champion and self proclaimed “Baddest Man on the Planet” Joe Warren taking on Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt and WEC veteran Marcos “Louro” Galvao, while Bellator World Bantamweight Champion Zack Makovsky is set to square off against 11-0 Strikeforce alum Chad “Robo” Robichaux.
Along with the two non-title Super Fights, Bellator 41 will also host the semifinal matchups of the promotions Season 4 Featherweight Tournament.
Coming off an impressive decision victory over the previously undefeated Nazareno Malegarie in the quarterfinals, Daniel Straus looks to punch his ticket to the finals with a victory over hard-hitting Kenny “The Tooth Fairy” Foster, who earned his spot with a submission victory over NCAA Division I Wrestling Champion Eric Larkin. The other semifinal fight will see 7-time Bellator veteran and World Jiu-Jitsu Champion Wilson Reis battle heavy handed Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt Patricio Pitbull in a fight to secure a coveted Featherweight Finals appearance.
“As an MMA fan, I can’t wait for this event,” said Bellator Chairman and CEO Bjorn Rebney. “Both Super Fights and Semi-finals should be spectacular fights. And, Cocopah Casino’s outdoor venue is an amazing venue for MMA. We’ve wanted to bring an event to Arizona for some time. Overall, this should be a great live event 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.
About Cocopah Resort and Casino
Cocopah Casino is a popular entertainment destination for winter visitors and locals alike with over 500 slot machines, Blackjack and monthly promotions for cash, prizes & excitement 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.