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Lozano battles Yoshida
in Bellator 31 “Eliminator”
 (PRESS
RELEASE) -- Bellator Fighting Championships announced today that
undefeated knockout artist Chris “The Assassin” Lozano will take on
UFC veteran and heavy handed Judo black belt Yoshiyuki “Zenko”
Yoshida in a Bellator Welterweight Tournament Qualifying fight
taking place at Bellator 31 from the L’Auberge du Lac Resort in Lake
Charles, LA on September 30th.
“Chris and Yoshiyuki both have knockout power in both hands, which
makes this a very exciting qualifier at 170 lbs,” said Bellator
Chairman and CEO Bjorn Rebney. “They’re fighting for one of the
spots in our $100,000 welterweight tournament, so fans can expect
both of them to put it all on the line.”
Entering the fight with a perfect 5-0 record, Lozano has ended every
fight by TKO or KO. “The Assassin” is fresh off of a TKO victory of
UFC veteran Jason Dent. The Cleveland native takes pride in his
accomplishments, but also knows how quickly things can change.
“Any fighter who steps into the cage doesn't want to lose,” said
Lozano. “With that said, all it takes is one tiny mistake, one split
second mental error, and you've lost. I want to maintain my
undefeated record, but if I don't, I will return hungrier and more
passionate than before.”
However, Lozano is not focused on the prospect of losing, rather of
going straight to the top.
“Being a Bellator Champion means you are one of the best in the
world at what you do,” said Lozano. “It means you are elite. It is a
dream to be champion for an organization like Bellator.”
For Yoshida, the chance to take on a fighter like Lozano is
something the Japanese born fighter relishes.
“Lozano seems like a real good striker,” said Yoshida. “I have
trained very hard for this fight, and I not only expect to win, but
also provide a great fight for my fans.”
Tickets for the event - which will also be broadcast LIVE nationwide
on FOX Sports Net along with action-packed highlight shows that will
air on NBC Saturday nights - are on sale now at ticketmaster.com
For more information, visit Bellator.com, follow Bellator on Twitter
@BellatorMMA or on Facebook at 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. |
