Back to the MMA Newsfeed

Alessio Sakara becomes Brand Ambassador, headlines Bellator’s debut in Genoa, Italy

Bellator has announced that the organization will host their first event in Genoa, Italy on December 1 from the RDS Stadium. The show will be headlined by Italian legend Alessio Sakara (20-12, 2NC) as he takes on Kent Kauppinen (10-4) in a light heavyweight main event.

Bellator Kickboxing will also be represented on this show as well! The co-headliner sees Bellator Kickboxing Featherweight Champion, Gabriel Varga (16-6), put his title on the line against Genoa’s own Shan Cangelosi (10-6).