RAMPAGE VS KING MO GRUDGE MATCH TO AIR LIVE AND EXCLUSIVELY ON SPIKE
LIVE SATURDAY 1ST APRIL FROM 12:00PM AEDT ON SPIKE, FETCH TV CHANNEL 112 MEDIA RELEASE - Tuesday 24th January, 2017 When MMA superstars ‘Rampage’ Jackson (37-11) and ‘King Mo’ (20-6, 1 NC) first met during the main event of Bellator 120, ‘Rampage’ emerged with a heavily-disputed victory. Now, nearly three years later, the two Bellator veterans will meet again, this time fighting as heavyweights during the main event of Bellator 175: ‘Rampage’ vs. ‘King Mo’ 2; Spike’s first live and exclusive fight on Saturday, April 1 from 12:00pm AEDT on Spike, Fetch TV channel 112.
A four-fight veteran of Bellator MMA, ‘Rampage’s’ legendary career has seen him compete against some of the top names in the sport, generating a loyal army of fans along the way. Jackson is the proud owner of many epic highlight reel slams and knockouts that he’s racked up throughout his battles with competitors like: Chuck Liddell, Dan Henderson, Kevin Randleman, Ricardo Arona, Marvin Eastman and perhaps most-notably his trilogy with fellow Bellator warrior Wanderlei Silva.
When he’s not contending in his MMA fights, Jackson’s larger than life personality has earned him multiple movie roles, where he’s been able to take his fighting to the big screen. Now, the 38-year-old returns to the action for the fifth time under the Bellator MMA banner, where he looks to continue his undefeated record and put an exclamation mark on his rivalry with the man who wears the crown.
Fresh off facing Mirko Cro Cop in Japan, ‘King Mo’ will again fight as a heavyweight and look to build off his success within the division, following recent wins against Satoshi Ishii and Cheick Kongo. A winner in eight out of his last 10 fights, we can expect big things from the rematch against Jackson. Will the 36-year-old look to claim heavyweight gold in 2017 and add to his championship collection that already includes a STRIKEFORCE belt? Or will the grudge that propelled these two men forward during their first meeting rear its ugly head again?
Tune into Bellator 175: ‘Rampage’ vs. ‘King Mo’ 2 LIVE on Saturday, April 1 from 12:00pm AEDT on Spike, Fetch TV channel 112.
UPCOMING FIGHTS ON SPIKE:
Guillard vs. Njokuani – Monday 30th January at 9.45pm
Fedor vs. Mitrione – Monday 20th February at 9.45pm
McGeary vs. Field – Monday 27th February at 9.45pm
Coenen vs. Budd – Monday 6th March at 9.45pm
For more information on upcoming fights please contact the press team below.
PRESS CONTACTS: Ebany Draper – [email protected] - +61 2 9921 0223
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