PROMOTIONAL DEBUT TO TAKE PLACE LATER THIS YEAR
LOS ANGELES — Bellator MMA is proud to announce the signing of heavyweight knockout artist Roy Nelson (22-14) à une exclusive, contrat de plusieurs combat.
Combats de Las Vegas, Nelson joins the Viacom-owned promotion following an eight-year, 19-fight run under the direction of the UFC that saw him earn wins over Mirko Cro Cop, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, "Bigfoot" Silva et Cheick Kongo, while tangling in notable slugfests with former and current UFC title holders Fabricio Werdum, Stipe Miocic and Daniel Cormier. Avec 19 de son 22 carrière victoires à venir par voie d'élimination directe ou de la soumission, Nelson should prove to be an exciting addition to the heavyweight division.
The signing sees Nelson return to Spike, where his bout with the late Kimbo Slice on season 10 de The Ultimate Fighter remains the most-watched fight in the history of the reality series. Nelson would eventually go on to win the season, defeating Brendan Schaub in the finale.
“With the direction that Bellator MMA is heading, I consider Roy an extremely valuable addition to our roster,», A déclaré le président Bellator Scott Coker. “When you look at Nelson’s record and some of the superstar opponents that he’s faced over the years, as well as his ability to connect with the fans, we felt he was the perfect fit for Bellator. I’ve been a fan of his for years and we are anxious to see him return to Spike inside the Bellator cage.”
“I wanted to work with Scott Coker because I have heard nothing but great things – plus I get to work with Spike and Viacom again who catapulted MMA in America,” added Nelson. “I am excited to join Bellator and to show how an All-American like myself will make new and old fans fall in love with MMA again and again!"
Nelson’s promotional debut will be determined at a later date, but the heavyweight slugger is expected to return to action at some point this year. “Big Country” joins the Bellator MMA fray with an impressive 22-14 professional record and will compete in a heavyweight class that features accomplished fighters, y compris Fedor Emelianenko, Matt Mitrione, Cheick Kongo, Bobby Lashley et Sergei Kharitonov entre autres.
A propos de Bellator:
Bellator is a leading mixed martial arts and kickboxing organization featuring many of the best fighters in the world. Sous la direction du vétéran promoteur de lutte Scott Coker, Bellator est disponible à près de 500 millions de foyers à travers le monde dans plus de 140 pays. Aux États-Unis, Bellator can be seen on SPIKE, the combat sports television leader. Bellator est composé d'une équipe de direction qui comprend les meilleurs professionnels de l'industrie de la production télévisuelle, l'orchestration d'événements en direct, développement de chasse / relations, achats lieu, la création de parrainage / développement, licences internationales, commercialisation, publicité, publicité et des relations. Bellator est basée à Hollywood, Californie. et appartenant à Viacom géant du divertissement, maison pour les marques de divertissement de premier plan dans le monde qui se connectent avec le public grâce à un contenu attrayant pour la télévision, film, plates-formes en ligne et mobiles.