Joe Duarte replaces Janne Tulirinta, meets Carey Vanier in Bellator 13 tourney fight

Visa issues have forced Janne Tulirinta out of Bellator Fighting Championships’ season-two lightweight tourney and a fight with Carey Vanier at tomorrow’s Bellator 13 event, Bellator officials today announced.

Promotional newcomer Joe Duarte, a former U.S. Army Ranger, replaces Tulirinta in the eight-man tourney field.

Duarte vs. Vanier is one of four bouts scheduled to air live on FOX Sports Net (or via delay if preempted by local programming).


Visa issues have forced Janne Tulirinta out of Bellator Fighting Championships’ season-two lightweight tourney and a fight with Carey Vanier at tomorrow’s Bellator 13 event, Bellator officials today announced.

Promotional newcomer Joe Duarte, a former U.S. Army Ranger, replaces Tulirinta in the eight-man tourney field.

Duarte vs. Vanier is one of four bouts scheduled to air live on FOX Sports Net (or via delay if preempted by local programming).