The newest addition to Bellator’s January event in Los Angeles is a Middleweight bout that will see BJJ ace Ralek Gracie (3-0) against knock out artist Hisaki “The Japanese Musketeer” Kato (7-2).
Ralek Gracie is a 31 year old, native of Los Angeles, who has 2 armbar wins of his 3 victories. Gracie last fought in MMA in May of 2010 defeating Kazushi Sakuraba at Dream 14.
Kato has 7 wins by knock out, with 5 1st round victories, but also has both his losses by knock out. Kato has won consecutive fights over Yuia Watanabe (tko) at Rizin 1 and AJ Matthews (tko) at Bellator 162.
Bellator 170 is January 21st at the Forum in Inglewood, California.
LHW: Tito Ortiz (18-12-1) vs. Chael Sonnen (28-14-1)
MW: Hisak Kato (7-2) vs. Ralek Gracie (3-0)
