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CHEICK KONGO-TONY JOHNSON SET TO COMPETE IN MAIN EVENT OF 'BELLATOR 161' TOMORROW NIGHT ON SPIKE
Complete Weigh-In Photos Here / Weigh-In Video Here
AUSTIN, TEXAS (Sept. 15, 2016) – After today's official weigh-ins ahead of“Bellator 161: Kongo vs. Johnson” at H-E-B Center at Cedar Park in Austin, all of the event's competitors are now ready for action tomorrow night.
Heavyweight sluggers Cheick Kongo (24-10-2) and Tony Johnson (10-2) are set to headline a fantastic night of fights that includes a co-main event between the always animated Joe Warren (13-5) and former UFC competitor Sirwan Kakai (12-4). “Bellator 161: Kongo vs. Johnson” will also feature a lightweight fight pitting Texas’ own Derek Campos (16-6) against Djamil Chan (12-2) and a female flyweight battle between budding superstar Anastasia Yankova (3-0) and Veta Arteaga (2-0). As always, the card’s main card will air LIVE and FREE on SPIKE at 9 p.m. ET/8 p.m. CT.
Main Card: (Live on SPIKE – 9 p.m. ET/8:00 p.m. CT)
Heavyweight Main Event: Cheick Kongo (237.5) vs. Tony Johnson (264)
Bantamweight Co-Main Event: Joe Warren (135.4) vs. Sirwan Kakai (135.8)
Lightweight Feature Bout: Derek Campos (155.1) vs. Djamil Chan (156)
Flyweight Feature Bout: Anastasia Yankova (131) vs. Veta Arteaga (130.4)
Preliminary Card: (Bellator.com – 6:50 p.m. ET/5:50 p.m. CT)
Flyweight Preliminary Bout: Kenya Miranda (126.8) vs. Emily Ducote (124.9)
Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Mark Dickman (145.5) vs. Daniel Pineda (144.4)
Bantamweight Preliminary Bout: Tommy Burghart (133.8) vs. Armando Villareal (135.9)
Lightweight Preliminary Bout: Nick Gonzalez (158.8) vs. Warren Stewart (151.7)
Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Deuce King (150) vs. Rey Trujillo (153.4)
Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Matt Mazurek (146) vs. Jose Guerra (145)
Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Garrett Scott (169.7) vs. Waylon Brunstrup (168.9)
Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Sean Clements (154.6) vs. Jonathon Taylor (153.5)
About Bellator MMA
Bellator MMA is a leading Mixed Martial Arts organization featuring many of the best fighters in the world. Under the direction of veteran fight promoter Scott Coker, Bellator is available to nearly 400 million homes worldwide in over 120 countries. In the United States, Bellator can be seen on Spike, the MMA television leader. Bellator MMA is comprised of an executive team that includes top industry professionals in television production, live event orchestration, fighter development/relations, venue procurement, sponsorship creation/development, international licensing, marketing, advertising, publicity and commission relations. Bellator is based in Santa Monica, California and owned by entertainment giant Viacom, home to the world's premier entertainment brands that connect with audiences through compelling content across television, motion picture, online and mobile platforms.
About Spike:
Spike is available in 98.7 million homes and is a division of Viacom Media Networks. A unit of Viacom (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB), Viacom Media Networks is one of the world's leading creators of programming and content across all media platforms. Spike's Internet address is www.spike.com and for up-to-the-minute and archival press information and photographs, visit Spike's press site at http://www.spike.com/press. Follow us on Twitter @spiketvpr for the latest in breaking news updates, behind-the-scenes information and photos.
About H-E-B Center at Cedar Park:
H-E-B Center at Cedar Park (formerly Cedar Park Center) is the premier multi-use entertainment facility of Central Texas hosting more than 150 events per year including sporting events, concerts, and family shows. H-E-B Center at Cedar Park is home of the AHL's Texas Stars, the primary development affiliate of the NHL's Dallas Stars and home of the Austin Spurs, the NBA D-League affiliate of the San Antonio Spurs. H-E-B Center is located at the intersection of New Hope Drive and Toll Road 183-A in Cedar Park, just north of Austin.
