Cheick Kongo v Vincicius Spartan Heavyweight Tournament Final Set for Bellator PPV

Cheick Kongo v Vincicius Spartan Heavyweight Tournament Final Set for Bellator PPV

After knockout victories for both Cheick Kongo and Vinicius Spartan in the Bellator Heavyweight Semifinals, the two giants will meet inside the Bellator cage on November 2^nd live on Pay-Per-View from the Long Beach Arena, which is headlined by MMA icons Rampage Jackson and Tito Ortiz.

“To be able to put on a card of this caliber for our first Pay-Per-View is something really special,” Bellator CEO & Chairman Bjorn Rebney said. “Kongo vs. Spartan should be absolute fireworks, and will be a fantastic way to kick off what should be a historic night on November 2^nd from the Long Beach Arena.”

Kongo punched his ticket to the semifinals with a devastating combination of strikes and knees that left Mark Godbeer on the mat and advanced Kongo onto the Heavyweight Tournament Finals.  Holding notable victories over “Cro Cop”, Pat Barry and Matt Mitrione, Kongo has his sights set on capturing his first tournament crown.

“I want to fight the best in Bellator so I can be the best,” Kongo said. “When I try to do things as a competitor, I want to be the best. I messed up before because I wasn't focused like I've been from the beginning. But, now … I will be the best. It's my time. I came to Bellator for the opportunity to show the best Cheick Kongo. And that's it.”

Team Nogueira and Chute Boxe’s own Vinicius Spartan wasted no time collecting victory in the semifinals with a lightning-quick knockout over longtime MMA veteran Lavar Johnson. Now just one step away from his rightful title shot, Spartan will leave it all on the line November 2^nd.

“Winning a Bellator tournament today is very difficult and actually achieving victory has tremendous value,” Spartan said. “I prefer it to be difficult and I know Cheick is going to be very tough--that is a motivating factor for me and my team.”

The fight card for Bellator MMA’s inaugural Pay-Per-View is below. Additional fights will be announced in the coming weeks.

Pay-Per-View Main Card

Rampage Jackson vs. Tito Ortiz
Michael Chandler vs. Eddie Alvarez For the Bellator Lightweight Title
King Mo Lawal vs. Emanuel Newton For the Bellator Light-Heavyweight Interim Title
Pat Curran vs. Daniel Straus For the Bellator Featherweight Title
Cheick Kongo vs Vinicius Heavyweight Tournament Final


Spike TV Preliminary Fights 

Joe Riggs vs. Mike Bronzoulis Fight Master Season 1 Welterweight Final
Terry Etim vs. Patrick Cenoble

Spike.com Preliminary Fights
Joe Williams vs. Jesse Juarez
Brandon Halsey vs. Hector Ramirez
Mike Guymon vs. Aaron Miller
Joe Camacho vs. Cleber Luciano
Darren Smith vs. Josh Smith