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«Беллатор 150: GALVAO VS. DANTAS 2’ THIS FRIDAYUPDATED FIGHT CARD INFORMATION

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Santa Monica, Калифорния. (Ақпан 22, 2015) - Бұл жұма, Bellator MMA brings a world championship matchup between two highly skilled mixed martial arts practitioners when bantamweight champion Маркос «Loro» Galvao (17-6-1) defends his strap against former champion and former friend and training partner, Эдуардо «Dudu» Dantas (17-4) «деңгейіндеБеллатор 150: Galvao vs.. Dantas 2.

 

The event emanates from the Kansas Star Arena in Mulvane, Kansas this Жұма, Ақпан 26, and airs live on Spike at 9 p.m. ЖӘНЕ/8 p.m. CT, Алдын-ала айқастар тірі бойынша ағынмен, ал Bellator.com мен Беллатор қосымша. «БилеттерБеллатор 150: Galvao vs.. Dantas 2 « онда жай бойынша басталады $27, are on sale now at KansasStarEventCenter.com or Ticketmaster.com, сондай-ақ Канзас Star Арена кинокассада ретінде.

 

In addition to the title fight, a heavyweight co-main event of Cheick Конго (23-10-2) қарсы Vinicius Queiroz (8-3) will anchor the number two spot. Сондай-ақ, карточка бойынша, Kendall Grove (22-15) қабылдайды Francisco “Kiko” France (13-3-1), туған сүйікті Дэвид Rickels (16-4, 1 NC) will return to action against Bobby Cooper (12-5), plus the Bellator MMA debut of newly signed women’s flyweight Lena Ovchynnikova (10-3), кім қабылдайды Rebecca Ruth (5-1).

 

«Олар,«Бері әлемге әйгілі акциялар Дүниежүзілік Extreme Cagefighting және Shooto көреді шайқасты кім 2003, үшін бәсекелес болады 11ші Bellator MMA ту астында уақыты. 34 жастағы төрт күрес жеңіске жолақтар ортасында қазіргі болып табылады және оның соңғы сегіз бөліктерін жеті жеңді пайда болды. Соңғы серуен өз, Дайын Galvao Джо Уоррен жанында «Bellator 135: Уоррен В.С.. Galvao « via submission to win his first-ever championship and fulfil a promise he made to his mother before her unfortunate passing.

 

Сонымен қатар, Dantas ол өзінің алғашқы кездесуде Galvao қарсы болды табысқа қайталамауы қарап болады, which resulted in a second-round knockout at “Беллатор 89.” Last May, the 27-year-old Nova Uniao product dispelled of Майк Richman кезінде бірауыздан шешімімен арқылы «Bellator 137: Halsey В.С.. Grove. « Bellator Сезон 5 Bantamweight Tournament winner is looking to become a two-time bantamweight champion come Қазан 23.

 

Kongo will be making his eighth appearance under the Bellator MMA banner, looking to add to his impressive promotional mark of 5-2. The Parisian native has fought a who’s who in the mixed martial arts landscape, with notable wins against Mirko Cro Cop, Pat Barry, Matt Mitrione, and Alexander Volkov already on his record. In his last outing – which just so happened to be inside the Kansas Star ArenaKongo impressively defeated Volkov via unanimous decision.

 

After nearly two years out of action, Queiroz returned to the Bellator MMA cage against Ewerton Teixeira жанында «Bellator 139: Конго қарсы. Волков,« defeating his fellow Brazilian opponent via second round arm-triangle choke. “Spartan” hopes to plant the seeds for a busy 2016 with the matchup against Kongo, where a win can undoubtedly place him in the midst of the heavyweight title picture.

 

Grove capped off 2015 with an emphatic knockout of Joey Beltran жанында «Bellator 143: Уоррен В.С.. Дэвис,« қыркүйек айында. The winner of“The Ultimate Fighter: 3,« has fought professionally since 2003 for promotions all around the world, notably ProElite and UFC. This will be “Da Spyder’s” sixth appearance under the Bellator MMA banner as he hopes to climb back towards a 185-pound title shot – he competed for the gold last year against Brandon Halsey.

 

A veteran of Strikeforce, “Kiko” France has strung together a five-fight winning streak as of late, most recently handing the formerly undefeated Бен Reiter the first loss of his young career at «Bellator 146: Kato қарсы. Manhoef. « It’s safe to classify the 33-year-old Arizona native as a “submission specialist,«Бар 12 оның 13 wins as a professional coming by way of making his opponent tap.

 

A Bellator MMA event in Mulvane, Kansas just wouldn’t be the same without “The Caveman,” who will return to action for the first time since competing against Майкл Чандлер Бұл өткен жылдың қараша айында. Rickels always comes ready to put on a show, ол торға жолында ма, немесе ол Беллатор MMA жеңіл талант кім екен ол қабылдау болғанда,. The 27-year-old will be making his 16шіappearance under the promotional banner.

 

The last time Bobby Cooper fought inside the Kansas Star Arena, he took home a closely contested split decision victory over“Bellator 147” co-headliner Пабло Villaseca. Қазір, “Super Duper” will look to move to 3-0 under the Bellator MMA banner when he faces Rickels in hostile territory. It’s worth noting that the Missouri native has only lost twice in his last eight MMA appearances.

 

Hailing from Ukraine, Ovchynnikova will enter the fray fresh off a new exclusive, multi-fight contract with Bellator MMA. “Hunter” has previously fought the likes of Joanne Calderwood and at only 28-years-old has already competed professionally since 2006. Қазір, Ovchynnikova looks to solidify herself as a top contender in the budding women’s flyweight division on Ақпан 26 against a tough foe in Ruth.

 

“Becky” Ruth was undefeated in 2015, winning all three of her matchups by technical knockout under the Shamrock Fighting Championships banner. The lone loss on the Missouri native’s record came against Resurrection Fighting Alliance champion Jocelyn Jones-Lybarger, via controversial split decision.

 

 

«Беллатор аяқтаңыз 150: Galvao vs.. Dantas 2” Fight Card:

Bellator MMA Bantamweight Title Main Event: Маркос Galvao (17-6-1) VS. Eduardo Dantas (17-4)

Bellator MMA Heavyweight Co-Main Event: Cheick Конго (23-10-2) VS. Vinicius Queiroz (8-3)

Беллатор MMA Жеңіл ерекшелігі Bout: Dave Rickels (16-4, 1 NC) VS. Bobby Cooper (12-5)

Bellator MMA Middleweight Feature Bout: Kendall Grove (22-15) VS. Франциско Франция (13-3-1)

Bellator MMA Flyweight Feature Bout: Lena Ovchynnikova (10-3) VS. Rebecca Ruth (5-1)

 

Алдын ала Card:

Беллатор MMA ауыр салмақта ерекшелігі Bout: David Hammons (1-1) VS. Kyle Noblitt (1-0)

Bellator MMA Middleweight Feature Bout: Brandon Farran (12-10) VS. Gregory Babene (16-11)

Беллатор MMA салмағы ерекшелігі Bout: Manny Meraz (7-1) VS. Andre Fialho (5-0)

Беллатор MMA салмағы Мүмкіндік Bout: Gaston Reyno (5-0) VS. Chuka Уиллис (6-2)

Bellator MMA Middleweight Feature Bout: Chris Harris (4-0) VS. Julian Marquez (2-0)

Беллатор MMA Жеңіл ерекшелігі Bout: Marcio Navarro (14-11) VS. Henry Lindsay (4-5)

Беллатор MMA салмағы Мүмкіндік Bout: Thai Clark (5-0) VS. Deron Carlis (4-1)

Беллатор MMA Жеңіл ерекшелігі Bout: Jason Witt (7-2) VS. Jonathan Gary (11-6)

Көкірек 5000 Statement on Post-Fight Condition

Statement from the Harris Family:

 

The Harris Family would like to inform Dada’s friends and fans that Dada is ok and resting comfortably in a Houston area Hospital under the care of an incredible staff of doctors and nurses.

The doctors have now informed us that Dada had accumulated extremely high levels of potassium in his blood which led to severe dehydration, fatigue and renal failure. The high potassium levels were likely caused by his 40lbs weight loss in preparation for the fight.

Thanks to the EMTs and doctors, Dada is now recovering nicely.

Dada showed the heart of a lion in the cage- not backing down throughout. He worked extremely hard preparing for the fight and stepped forward for 3 rounds against a tough veteran. He kept digging through the adversity- leaving it all in the cage for his fans and supporters. You can never take that away from him.

We’d like to thank all those who have supported Dada as well as express our sincere appreciation to Scott Coker, and the good people at BELLATOR and Spike who have been on-site to visit Dada and support the family.

We ask for the public and media to respect Dada’s privacy as he recovers.

 

BELLATOR MMA RETURNS HOME TO SAN JOSE, CALIF. ON MAY 14 WITH KING MO VS. PHIL DAVIS AND MICHAEL CHANDLER VS. JOSH THOMSON IN TOW

 

HOUSTON, TEXAS (Ақпан, 19) – Bellator MMA is pleased to announce its next tentpole event, «Bellator 154: Дэвис В.С.. King Mo,” which will emanate from the SAP Center in San Jose, Калифорния., мамыр 14 and air LIVE on SPIKE.

 

A light heavyweight bout to determine the No. 1 contender for Liam McGeary’s (11-0) title will anchor the card, қашан Мұхаммед «King Мо» Лаваль(19-4, 1 NC) сай Phil “Mr. Wonderful” Davis (15-3, 1 NC) in a contest that was supposed to decide the victor of the 205-pound tournament at«Bellator MMA: Dynamite 1. «

 

But that’s not all –

 

The evening’s co-main event will feature a fight that mixed martial arts fans and media members have yearned for since Josh Thomson (22-8, 1 NC) chose to sign with Bellator MMA last year. “The Real Punk” will meet longtime lightweight standout «Темір» Майкл Chandler (14-3) who’s fresh off a new longterm contract extension with the Scott Coker-led promotion.

 

Tickets for this MMA supershow start at $30 және сату бойынша өтіңіз Жұма, Ақпан 26 жанында 10 -ден. Bellator.com кезінде, as well as SAP Center Box Office and Ticketmaster. Bellator Nation Presale offer will begin Wednesday February 24.

 

To reach this point, both Lawal and Davis had to dispatch of multiple opponents over the course of one night to win two separate tournaments. Lawal most recently was victorious in a light heavyweight tournament for Rizin FF in Japan, beating Brett McDermott, Tall Теодор, and Jiri Prochazka, running his current winning streak to seven-fights.

 

For Davis, his Bellator MMA debut came in September, when he ran through both Emanuel Newton мен Фрэнсис Carmont enroute to winning the tourney at «Bellator MMA: Dynamite 1. « The 31-year-old Alliance MMA product was slated to face “King Mo” in the final of the bracket, but Lawal suffered a broken rib that forced the fight to be delayed.

 

Chandler and Thomson have seemingly been on a collision course since Thomson entered the Bellator MMA fray, mainly due to a barrage of questions to both men that revolved around the other and when/if they would eventually meet inside the cage.

 

After racking up two wins – both in San Jose – against Майк Bronzoulis мен Пабло Villaseca, Thomson, a member of American Kickboxing Academy, has his sights set on a matchup with the 14-fight Bellator veteran.

 

A native of Missouri, “Iron Mike” has been riding a wave of momentum following emphatic victories against Derek Fields мен Dave Rickels. The 29-year-old former lightweight kingpin has made it clear that he intends on fighting everyone on the Bellator MMA roster, which he hopes culminates in another run with championship gold wrapped around his waist.

 

«Bellator 154: Дэвис В.С.. King Mo” takes place on May 14, and airs live on SPIKE at 9 p.m. ЖӘНЕ/8 p.m. CT — Оны жіберіп алмаңыздар.

ROYCE GRACIE, KIMBO SLICE EMERGE VICTORIOUS IN DOUBLE MAIN EVENT AT ‘BELLATOR 149

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HOUSTON, TEXAS (Ақпан 19) - Ол аралас жекпе-жектердiң синонимі болып жұптастыру ғой — Кен Shamrock қарсы Royce Грейси and on Friday night at Toyota Center in Houston, Texas during «Bellator 149: Shamrock қарсы. Gracie,« it was Gracie who went home with a second victory over Shamrock in the third fight of their classic rivalry.

 

After landing a knee to the body of Shamrock, Gracie pounced, raining down hammerfists to the temple of “The World’s Most Dangerous Man” that forced the referee to call a stoppage to the action at 2:22 ашылуы жақтаудың. Will this victory lead to more fights for Gracie inside the Bellator MMA cage? Stay tuned.

Kimbo Slice (6-2) emerged victorious after an all-out brawl with his old nemesis Көкірек 5000, sending the South Florida resident facefirst into the mat at 1:32 Дөңгелек үш. The win ends a longstanding beef between the two men that began in the streets of Perrine, and wound up being settled inside the Bellator MMA cage.

Derek Fields (16-6) upset Мелвин Guillard (32-16-2) with vicious strikes only 32 Екінші турда ішіне секунд. Жеңіспен, “The Stallion” bounced back from two consecutive defeats against Майкл Chandler мен Brandon Girtz.

A light heavyweight rematch between Emanuel Newton мен Линтон Vassell featured multiple low blows, which ultimately cost “The Hardcore Kid” the bout on the scorecards, with judges’ giving scores of (30-26, 29-27, 29-27). Жеңіске бірге, “The Swarm” snapped a one-fight skid and moves one-step closer to the top at 205-pounds.

Эммануэль Санчес (13-2) grinded out another split decision at «Bellator 149: Shamrock қарсы. Gracie,« жеңіп Даниэль Pineda (21-12) балдарына сәйкес (29-28, 28-29, 29-28). Жеңіске бірге, “El Matador” has now won three consecutive bouts at featherweight and continues his pursuit of trying to become the “Oscar De La Hoya” of mixed martial arts.

Алдын ала нәтижелері:

Isaac Villanueva (9-7) жеңіліске Richard Knepp (3-3) техникалық нокаутпен арқылы (соққылары) жанында :42 Mahon (5-4) жеңіліске Davis Sylvester (5-4) Нокаутпен AT арқылы 4:22 of R2

Adrian Yanez (4-1) жеңіліске Ryan Hollins (10-8) бірауызды шешімімен арқылы (29-28 x3)

Jason Langellier (3-0) жеңіліске Anthony Ivy (1-1) ұсыну арқылы (Анаконда штуцер) жанында 2:09 or R1

Джастин Рен (12-2) жеңіліске Juan Torres (4-5) бірауызды шешімімен арқылы (30-27 x3)

Mike Trinh (3-3) жеңіліске Angel Zamora ұсыну арқылы (armbar) жанында 3:49 of R

C.J. Hancock (1-0) жеңіліске Ruben Esparza (1-1) ұсыну арқылы (Артқы жалаңаш штуцер) жанында 1:26 of R3

Manny Lozoya (1-0) жеңіліске Jacob Norsworthy (1-6) ұсыну арқылы (Гильотина) жанында 2:33 of R1

MMA LEGENDS KEN SHAMROCK & ROYCE GRACIE SET FOR ‘BELLATOR 149’ SHOWDOWN TOMORROW

Complete Weigh-In Photos Here

 

HOUSTON, TEXAS (Ақпан 18, 2016) – After weigh-ins бейсенбі күні inside the Toyota Center, the main card competitors of «Bellator 149: Shamrock қарсы. Грейси « are set to enter the cage and fight ертең night LIVE and FREE on Spike.

 

The big night features a double main event that pits Кен Shamrock (28-16-2) қарсы Royce Грейси (14-2-3) үшінші рет және Kimbo Slice (5-2) fights the man who has been calling him out since their friendship ended years ago, Dhafir Harris, better known as “Dada 5000.” Also fin action is former light heavyweight champion Emanuel Newton (25-9-1) мен Линтон Vassell (15-5, 1 NC), who will look to top their epic 2014 slugfest. In catchweight action,Эммануэль Санчес (12-2) looks to build on his impressive young career, ол қабылдайды кезде Даниэль Pineda (21-11). Мен, Мелвин Guillard (35-15-2) returns to the cage to take on Derek Fields (15-6), as the two lightweights go to battle.

«Bellator 149: Shamrock қарсы. Грейси « takes place at the Toyota Center in Houston, TX, and airs live on SPIKE at 9 p.m. ЖӘНЕ/8 p.m. CT, Алдын-ала айқастар Spike.com уақытта ағынмен ал 6 p.m. CT. Full weigh-in results can be found below.

Негізгі Card: (Live on SPIKE – 9 p.m. ЖӘНЕ/8:00 p.m. CT)

Bellator Openweight Main Event: Кен Shamrock (201.2) VS. Royce Грейси (190.8)

Беллатор ауыр салмақта Негізгі Оқиға: Kimbo Slice (232) VS. “Dada 5000” (265)

Bellator Жеңіл Мүмкіндік бут: Мелвин Guillard (156) VS. Derek Fields (155)

Bellator Light Heavyweight Feature Bout: Emanuel Newton (205) VS. Линтон Vassell (205.4)

Bellator Catchweight Feature Bout: Эммануэль Санчес (149.2) VS. Даниэль Pineda (148.2)

 

Алдын ала Card: (Spike.com - 6 p.m. ЖӘНЕ/5:00 p.m. CT)

 

Беллатор ауыр салмақта Мүмкіндік Fight: Джастин Рен (247) VS. Juan Torres (259.8)

Беллатор Полулегкий Мүмкіндік Fight: Davis Sylvester (144.2) VS. Jeremy Mahon (144.4)

Беллатор орташа Мүмкіндік Fight: Ruben Esparsa (184.2) VS. C.J. Hancock (185.6)

Беллатор петуха Мүмкіндік Fight: Adrian Yanez (134.6) VS. Ryan Hollis (134.8)

Беллатор орташа Мүмкіндік Fight: Isaac Villanueva (185.8) VS. Richard Knepp (184.8)

Bellator Catchweight Feature Fight: Mike Trinh (128.8) VS. Angel Zamora (129.4)

Беллатор Жеңіл Мүмкіндік Fight: Jason Langellier (158.4) VS. Anthony Ivy (154)

Беллатор Полулегкий Мүмкіндік Fight: Manny Lozoya (142) VS. Jacob Norsworthy (141.8)

SCOTT COKER LAUNCHES BELLATOR KICKBOXING ADDITIONAL DETAILS REVEALED ABOUT THE PREMIERE BELLATOR KICKBOXING MEGA EVENT IN ITALY APRIL 16

 

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Хьюстон, TX, (Ақпан 18, 2016) – Scott Coker, President of Bellator MMA and one of combat sport’s most accomplished promoters, will launch “Bellator Kickboxing” this April with his partners at Spike. The announcement was made today at a press conference ahead of “Беллатор 149: Shamrock қарсы. Gracie,” which airs ертең night on Spike at 9e/8c.

Bellator Kickboxing will feature many of the world’s best kickboxers including Джо Шиллинг, Raymond Daniels, Kevin Ross, Keri Melendez мен Anastasia Yankova, who were in attendance at today’s press conference. The current Bellator MMA team based out of Santa Monica, CA will run the new league.

 

Coker has over 30 years of experience promoting combat sports, overseeing both K-1 and Strikeforce Kickboxing leagues during his illustrious career. “Kickboxing is a thrilling, non-stop action-packed sport that I believe will resonate with MMA fans,«Coker деді. “Our first goal is to develop stars and showcase these incredible athletes on the #1 home for combat sports, Spike TV.”

 

The first event for Bellator Kickboxing will be a co-promoted show with Bellator MMA and Oktagon Kickboxing on Сәуір 16 Турин Pala Alpitour кезінде, Италия.

 

The Bellator Kickboxing event’s headliner will feature Мелвин Manhoef VS. Alexandru Negrea as well as a 5-round title fight when current ISKA 72kg champion Mustapha Haida will move up in weight to challenge Karim Ghajii for his ISKA 75 KG belt. Other participants competing at the inaugural Bellator Kickboxing extravaganza include Ross, Daniels and Denise Kielholtz. Opponents for these participants will be announced in the near future.

 

The event will also include Bellator 152, a mixed martial arts card will feature Alessio Sakara VS. Brian Роджерс, and also features Bellator MMA stars Patricky «Pitbull» Freire, Brent Primus, Anastasia Yankova мен A.J. Макки.

 

Bellator Kickboxing’s debut event will air on Spike Сенбі, Сәуір 16 жанында 9:00PM ET/PT on brief tape delay. Бұрын сол күні, Spike will broadcast Bellator MMA’s first international show, Bellator 152, LIVE at 3:00PM ET.

 

Details on future events will be announced in the near future.

 

PHOTOS AND VIDEO FROM “BELLATOR 149: Shamrock В.С.. GRACIE” PRESS CONFERENCE

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HOUSTON – (Feb. 17, 2016) – The four combatants of the “Беллатор 149: Shamrock қарсы. Грейси « double-main event joined Bellator MMA President Скотт кокстеу on stage for the official press conference on Wedneday afternoon, бірге Кен Shamrock (28-16-2), Royce Грейси (14-2-3), Kimbo Slice (5-2) және «Көкірек 5000” each contributing to the highly entertaining press conference with great soundbites, that you can find in the video above.

 

The highly anticipated event takes place Осы жұма at the Toyota Center in Houston and airs live and free on Spike at 9 p.m. ЖӘНЕ/8 p.m. CT. Preliminary bouts will stream live on Bellator.comмен Беллатор қосымша .

Also fighting at «Беллатор 149: Shamrock қарсы. Грейси « will be former light heavyweight champion Emanuel Newton (25-9-1) және Линтон Vassell (15-5, 1 NC), who will look to recreate their epic 2014 barnburner. In featherweight action, Эммануэль Санчес (12-2) will attempt to continue his torrid pace when he meets Даниэль Pineda (21-11) and a pair of lightweight assassins go to battle, қашан Мелвин Guillard (35-15-2) returns to meet Derek Fields (15-6).

 

Бұл аралас жауынгерлік өнер феерия билеттері ғана басталады $50 және Bellator.com қазір сату болып табылады, сондай-ақ HoustonToyotaCenter.com, the Toyota Center Box Office and Houston area Randall’s locations.

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PHOTOS FROM “BELLATOR 149: Shamrock В.С.. GRACIE” OPEN WORKOUTS

 

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The four combatants from the “Беллатор 149: Shamrock қарсы. Грейси « double-main event took part in an open workout this afternoon at the beautiful, state-of-the-art O Athletik gym in Houston prior to their fights жұмада түн.

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Іс-шара ерекшеліктері Кен Shamrock (28-16-2) in action against Royce Грейси (14-2-3) үшінші рет және Kimbo Slice (5-2) fights the man who has been calling him out since their friendship ended years ago, Dhafir Harris, жақсы «ретінде белгіліКөкірек 5000

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Also fighting at «Беллатор 149: Shamrock қарсы. Грейси « will be former light heavyweight champion Emanuel Newton (25-9-1) және Линтон Vassell (15-5, 1 NC), who will look to recreate their epic 2014 barnburner. In featherweight action, Эммануэль Санчес (12-2) will attempt to continue his torrid pace when he meets Даниэль Pineda (21-11) and a pair of lightweight assassins go to battle, қашан Мелвин Guillard (35-15-2) returns to meet Derek Fields (15-6).

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Бұл аралас жауынгерлік өнер феерия билеттері ғана басталады $50 және Bellator.com қазір сату болып табылады, сондай-ақ HoustonToyotaCenter.com, the Toyota Center Box Office and Houston area Randall’s locations.

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«Bellator 149: Shamrock қарсы. Грейси « Spike уақытта тірі және тегін таратылса 9 p.m. ЖӘНЕ/8 p.m. CT, Алдын-ала айқастар тірі бойынша ағынмен, ал Bellator.com мен Беллатор қосымша.

 

 

Rampage Coming Back to Bellator MMA

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Following an amicable agreement to settle the litigation between the two parties, the always entertaining and exciting Quinton “Rampage” Jackson is returning to Bellator.

 

Bellator MMA is thrilled to have “Rampage,” one of the most recognizable fighters in the history of the sport, joining a very competitive light heavyweight division featuring champion Liam McGeary, Phil Дэвис, King Mo, Тито Ortiz, Emanuel Newton, Linton Vassell among others.

BELLATOR MMA SIGNS LIGHTWEIGHT STANDOUT ‘IRON’ MICHAEL CHANDLER TO MULTI-YEAR, MULTI-FIGHT CONTRACT EXTENSION

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Santa Monica, Калифорния. (Ақпан 12, 2015) – When sifting through a list of Bellator MMA’s greatest fights, few names appear as often as «Темір» Майкл Chandler (14-3).

 

Бүгін, Bellator MMA is proud to announce that Chandler will be continuing to compete for the promotion for the foreseeable future, with the news that the former 155-pound champion has signed an exclusive multi-year, multi-fight extension to remain with the Scott Coker-led promotion.

 

“Michael Chandler is synonymous with our brand and doubles as an incredibly talented and exciting mixed martial artist,” said Bellator President Скотт кокстеу. “Not every fighter or free agent aligns with our future plans, but when looking at Chandler’s resume, inking him to a long-term extension was a no-brainer. I look forward to getting him back in action as soon as possible.”

 

Chandler was also pleased with his extension, көрсете отырып,: “I’m ecstatic to continue my career with Scott Coker and Bellator MMA. It’s obvious that good things are continuing to happen for this promotion and it’s correlating to big opportunities for myself as well,«Chandler деді. “I can’t wait to get back in action and test myself against some of these new guys coming in and move back up through the ranks. Әдеттегідей, my eyes are on that belt, and it will be back around my waist soon.”

 

A 14-fight Bellator MMA veteran, Chandler has been a member of the Viacom-owned promotion since 2010. Prior to joining the Bellator ranks, the Missouri native competed for Strikeforce. Amongst his notable victories, Chandler bested Eddie Alvarez via submission at “Bellator 58” in what many fans and pundits alike considered the fight of 2011.

 

Further along the way, Chandler defeated the likes of Patricky «Pitbull» Freire, Marcin өтті, Rick Hawn, мен Дэвид Rickels (2X). Of his 14 кәсіби ретінде жеңіс, Chandler has amassed 12 victories before reaching the judges’ scorecards.

 

Chandler remains in Bellator’s lightweight division, which includes kingpin Will Brooks, бірге Josh Thomson, Brandon Girtz, Мелвин Guillard, Benson Хендерсон, Brent Primus, Derek Anderson, менСіз Ауад.