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"Bellator 150: Galvao VS. DANTAS 2’ THIS FRIDAY – UPDATED FIGHT CARD INFORMATION

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Санта Моника, Калифорнија. (Февруари 22, 2015) - Овој петок, 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, Едуардо "Дуду" Dantas (17-4) во "Bellator 150: Galvao vs.. Dantas 2.

 

The event emanates from the Kansas Star Arena in Mulvane, Kansas this Петок, Февруари 26, and airs live on Spike at 9 вечер. И/8 вечер. КТ, додека прелиминарните борби ќе поток во живо на Bellator.com и На Bellator мобилен стан. Билетите за "Bellator 150: Galvao vs.. Dantas 2 " кој со почеток во само $27, are on sale now at KansasStarEventCenter.com or Ticketmaster.com, како и благајните Канзас ѕвезда Арена.

 

In addition to the title fight, a heavyweight co-main event of Cheick конго (23-10-2) против Vinicius Queiroz (8-3) will anchor the number two spot. Исто така, на картичката, Кендал Grove (22-15) носи на Francisco “Kiko” France (13-3-1), родниот град омилени Дејвид Rickels (16-4, 1 Соединетите Американски Држави) will return to action against Боби Купер (12-5), plus the Bellator MMA debut of newly signed women’s flyweight Lena Ovchynnikova (10-3), кои се на Ребека Рут (5-1).

 

"Тие,", Кој се бореше за светски познатиот промоции сака на Светската Екстремни Cagefighting и Shooto од 2003, ќе се натпреваруваат за 11та време под знамето на Bellator МЛД. 34-годишниот е моментално во средината на четири борбата победничката низа на и победник во седум од последните осум белешки. Во неговата последна турнеја, Galvao заврши Џо Ворен на "Bellator 135: Ворен наспроти. Galvao " via submission to win his first-ever championship and fulfil a promise he made to his mother before her unfortunate passing.

 

Во меѓувреме, Dantas ќе се бара да се дуплираат успехот имал против Galvao во првата средба, which resulted in a second-round knockout at “Bellator 89.” Last May, the 27-year-old Nova Uniao product dispelled of Мајк Ричман преку едногласна одлука на "Bellator 137: Halsey наспроти. Grove ". На Bellator сезона 5 Bantamweight Tournament winner is looking to become a two-time bantamweight champion come Октомври 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, Мет Mitrione, and Alexander Volkov already on his record. In his last outing – which just so happened to be inside the Kansas Star Arena — Kongo impressively defeated Volkov via unanimous decision.

 

After nearly two years out of action, Queiroz returned to the Bellator MMA cage against Ewerton Тешеира на "Bellator 139: Kongo vs. 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 Џои Белтран на "Bellator 143: Ворен наспроти. Дејвис," во септември. 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 Брендон 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 Рајтер the first loss of his young career at "Bellator 146: Като наспроти. Manhoef. " It’s safe to classify the 33-year-old Arizona native as a “submission specialist,"Со 12 на неговата 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 Мајкл Чендлер минатата ноември. Rickels always comes ready to put on a show, без разлика дали е на пат кон кафезот, или кога тој е преземање на кој е кој на Bellator МЛД лесни талент. The 27-year-old will be making his 16таappearance 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. Сега, “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. Сега, Ovchynnikova looks to solidify herself as a top contender in the budding women’s flyweight division on Февруари 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.

 

 

Заврши "Bellator 150: Galvao vs.. Dantas 2” Fight Card:

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

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

Bellator МЛД Лесни Функција Бу: Дејв Rickels (16-4, 1 Соединетите Американски Држави) наспроти. Боби Купер (12-5)

Bellator MMA Middleweight Feature Bout: Кендал Grove (22-15) наспроти. Франциско Франција (13-3-1)

Меч за одлики во лесна категорија Bellator MMA: Lena Ovchynnikova (10-3) наспроти. Ребека Рут (5-1)

 

Прелиминарните картички:

Bellator МЛД во тешка категорија Функција Бу: David Hammons (1-1) наспроти. Kyle Noblitt (1-0)

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

Bellator МЛД боксер од полусредна категорија Функција Бу: Manny Meraz (7-1) наспроти. Andre Fialho (5-0)

Bellator МЛД Featherweight Функција Бу: Гастон Рејно (5-0) наспроти. Чука Вилис (6-2)

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

Bellator МЛД Лесни Функција Бу: Marcio Navarro (14-11) наспроти. Henry Lindsay (4-5)

Bellator МЛД Featherweight Функција Бу: Thai Clark (5-0) наспроти. Deron Carlis (4-1)

Bellator МЛД Лесни Функција Бу: Jason Witt (7-2) наспроти. Jonathan Gary (11-6)

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Градите 5000 Statement on Post-Fight Condition

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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.

 

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

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HOUSTON, TEXAS (Февруари, 19) – Bellator MMA is pleased to announce its next tentpole event, "Bellator 154: Дејвис против. Кинг Мо,” which will emanate from the SAP Center in San Jose, Калифорнија., мај 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, кога Мохамед "Кралот Мо" Lawal(19-4, 1 Соединетите Американски Држави) ги исполнува Фил "Г-дин. Прекрасна "Дејвис (15-3, 1 Соединетите Американски Држави) in a contest that was supposed to decide the victor of the 205-pound tournament at"Bellator МЛД: Динамит 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 Џош Томпсон (22-8, 1 Соединетите Американски Држави) chose to sign with Bellator MMA last year. “The Real Punk” will meet longtime lightweight standout "Железо" Мајкл Чендлер (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 и оди на продажба Петок, Февруари 26 на 10 изутрина. во Bellator.com, 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, Теодор Tall, 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 Емануел Њутн и Френсис Carmont enroute to winning the tourney at "Bellator МЛД: Динамит 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 Мајк Bronzoulis и 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 Дерек Полињата и Дејв 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: Дејвис против. King Mo” takes place on May 14, and airs live on SPIKE at 9 вечер. И/8 вечер. КТ — Не ја пропуштајте него.

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

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HOUSTON, TEXAS (Февруари 19) - Тоа е за впарување која е синоним за спорт на мешани боречки вештини — Кен Shamrock наспроти Ројс Gracie — and on Friday night at Toyota Center in Houston, Texas during "Bellator 149: Vs Шамрок. 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 на рамката на отворањето. Will this victory lead to more fights for Gracie inside the Bellator MMA cage? Stay tuned.

Kimbo сечете (6-2) emerged victorious after an all-out brawl with his old nemesis Градите 5000, sending the South Florida resident facefirst into the mat at 1:32 на три тркалезни. 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.

Дерек Полињата (16-6) upset Мелвин Guillard (32-16-2) with vicious strikes only 32 секунди во вториот круг. Со победа, “The Stallion” bounced back from two consecutive defeats against Мајкл Чендлер и Брендон Girtz.

A light heavyweight rematch between Емануел Њутн и 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). Со победата, “The Swarm” snapped a one-fight skid and moves one-step closer to the top at 205-pounds.

Емануел Санчез (13-2) grinded out another split decision at "Bellator 149: Vs Шамрок. Gracie," победувајќи Даниел Pineda (21-12) со голем број (29-28, 28-29, 29-28). Со победата, “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.

Прелиминарните резултати:

Isaac Villanueva (9-7) поразен Richard Knepp (3-3) преку TKO (тупаници) на :42 Mahon (5-4) поразен Davis Sylvester (5-4) преку ТКО на 4:22 of R2

Adrian Yanez (4-1) поразен Ryan Hollins (10-8) преку едногласна одлука (29-28 x3)

Jason Langellier (3-0) поразен Anthony Ivy (1-1) преку поднесување (anaconda choke) на 2:09 or R1

Џастин Врен (12-2) поразен Juan Torres (4-5) преку едногласна одлука (30-27 x3)

Mike Trinh (3-3) поразен Angel Zamora преку поднесување (armbar) на 3:49 of R

C.J. Hancock (1-0) поразен Ruben Esparza (1-1) преку поднесување (задните гол задави) на 1:26 of R3

Manny Lozoya (1-0) поразен Jacob Norsworthy (1-6) преку поднесување (гилотина) на 2:33 of R1

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

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HOUSTON, TEXAS (Февруари 18, 2016) – After weigh-ins во четвртокот inside the Toyota Center, the main card competitors of "Bellator 149: Vs Шамрок. Gracie " are set to enter the cage and fight утре night LIVE and FREE on Spike.

 

The big night features a double main event that pits Кен Shamrock (28-16-2) против Ројс Gracie (14-2-3) по трет пат и Kimbo сечете (5-2) fights the man who has been calling him out since their friendship ended years ago, Dhafir Харис, better known as “Dada 5000.” Also fin action is former light heavyweight champion Емануел Њутн (25-9-1) и Линтон Vassell (15-5, 1 Соединетите Американски Држави), who will look to top their epic 2014 slugfest. In catchweight action,Емануел Санчез (12-2) looks to build on his impressive young career, кога тој се осврнува на Даниел Pineda (21-11). И, Мелвин Guillard (35-15-2) returns to the cage to take on Дерек Полињата (15-6), as the two lightweights go to battle.

"Bellator 149: Vs Шамрок. Gracie " takes place at the Toyota Center in Houston, Соединетите Американски Држави, and airs live on SPIKE at 9 вечер. И/8 вечер. КТ, додека прелиминарните борби ќе поток на Spike.com на 6 вечер. КТ. Full weigh-in results can be found below.

Главната картичка: (Во живо на СПАЈК - 9 вечер. И/8:00 вечер. КТ)

Bellator Openweight Main Event: Кен Shamrock (201.2) наспроти. Ројс Gracie (190.8)

Bellator тешка категорија Главниот настан: Kimbo сечете (232) наспроти. “Dada 5000” (265)

Bellator Лесни Тема Бу: Мелвин Guillard (156) наспроти. Дерек Полињата (155)

Bellator Light Heavyweight Feature Bout: Емануел Њутн (205) наспроти. Линтон Vassell (205.4)

Bellator Catchweight Feature Bout: Емануел Санчез (149.2) наспроти. Даниел Pineda (148.2)

 

Прелиминарните картички: (Spike.com - 6 вечер. И/5:00 вечер. КТ)

 

Bellator тешка категорија Тема борба: Џастин Врен (247) наспроти. Juan Torres (259.8)

Bellator featherweight Тема борба: Davis Sylvester (144.2) наспроти. Jeremy Mahon (144.4)

Bellator средна Тема борба: Ruben Esparsa (184.2) наспроти. C.J. Hancock (185.6)

Bellator bantamweight Тема борба: Adrian Yanez (134.6) наспроти. Ryan Hollis (134.8)

Bellator средна Тема борба: Isaac Villanueva (185.8) наспроти. Richard Knepp (184.8)

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

Bellator Лесни Тема борба: Jason Langellier (158.4) наспроти. Anthony Ivy (154)

Bellator featherweight Тема борба: Manny Lozoya (142) наспроти. Jacob Norsworthy (141.8)

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

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Хјустон, Соединетите Американски Држави, (Февруари 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 “Bellator 149: Vs Шамрок. Gracie,” which airs утре night on Spike at 9e/8c.

Bellator Kickboxing will feature many of the world’s best kickboxers including Џо Шилинг, Рејмонд Даниелс, Kevin Ross, Keri Melendez и 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,"Рече Кокер. “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 Април 16 на Pala Alpitour во Торино, Италија.

 

The Bellator Kickboxing event’s headliner will feature Мелвин Manhoef наспроти. 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 Дениз Киелхолц. 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 Алесио Sakara наспроти. Брајан Роџерс, and also features Bellator MMA stars Patricky "Pitbull" Фреире, Брент Први, Anastasia Yankova и A.J. Меки.

 

Bellator Kickboxing’s debut event will air on Spike Сабота, Април 16 на 9:00ЕТ/Португалија on brief tape delay. Претходно истиот ден, Spike will broadcast Bellator MMA’s first international show, “Bellator 152,” LIVE at 3:00ЕТ.

 

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

 

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

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HOUSTON – (Февруари. 17, 2016) – The four combatants of the “Bellator 149: Vs Шамрок. Gracie " double-main event joined Bellator MMA President Скот Coker on stage for the official press conference on Wedneday afternoon, со Кен Shamrock (28-16-2), Ројс Gracie (14-2-3), Kimbo сечете (5-2) и "Градите 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 овој петок at the Toyota Center in Houston and airs live and free on Spike at 9 вечер. И/8 вечер. КТ. Preliminary bouts will stream live on Bellator.comи На Bellator мобилен стан .

Also fighting at "Bellator 149: Vs Шамрок. Gracie " will be former light heavyweight champion Emanuel Newton (25-9-1) и Линтон Vassell (15-5, 1 Соединетите Американски Држави), who will look to recreate their epic 2014 barnburner. In featherweight action, Емануел Санчез (12-2) will attempt to continue his torrid pace when he meets Даниел Pineda (21-11) and a pair of lightweight assassins go to battle, кога Мелвин Guillard (35-15-2) returns to meet Дерек Полињата (15-6).

 

Билетите за овој мешани боречки вештини спектакл со почеток во само $50 и се на продажба сега во Bellator.com, како и 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 “Bellator 149: Vs Шамрок. Gracie " 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 во петокот ноќ.

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Карактеристики на настанот Кен Shamrock (28-16-2) во акција против Ројс Gracie (14-2-3) по трет пат и Kimbo сечете (5-2) fights the man who has been calling him out since their friendship ended years ago, Dhafir Харис, подобро познат како "Градите 5000."

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Also fighting at "Bellator 149: Vs Шамрок. Gracie " will be former light heavyweight champion Emanuel Newton (25-9-1) и Линтон Vassell (15-5, 1 Соединетите Американски Држави), who will look to recreate their epic 2014 barnburner. In featherweight action, Емануел Санчез (12-2) will attempt to continue his torrid pace when he meets Даниел Pineda (21-11) and a pair of lightweight assassins go to battle, кога Мелвин Guillard (35-15-2) returns to meet Дерек Полињата (15-6).

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Билетите за овој мешани боречки вештини спектакл со почеток во само $50 и се на продажба сега во Bellator.com, како и HoustonToyotaCenter.com, the Toyota Center Box Office and Houston area Randall’s locations.

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"Bellator 149: Vs Шамрок. Gracie " емитува во живо и бесплатно на Спајк во 9 вечер. И/8 вечер. КТ, додека прелиминарните борби ќе поток во живо на Bellator.com и На Bellator мобилен стан.

 

 

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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, Фил Дејвис, Кинг Мо, Тито Ортиз, Емануел Њутн, Linton Vassell among others.

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BELLATOR MMA SIGNS LIGHTWEIGHT STANDOUT ‘IRON’ MICHAEL CHANDLER TO MULTI-YEAR, ПРОДОЛУВАЕ НА ДОГОВОРОТ ЗА МНОГУ БОРБА

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Click for fight highlights: Michael Chandler vs. Еди Алварез

Санта Моника, Калифорнија. (Февруари 12, 2015) – When sifting through a list of Bellator MMA’s greatest fights, few names appear as often as "Железо" Мајкл Чендлер (14-3).

 

Денес, 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 Скот Coker. “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, во која се наведува: “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,"Рече Чендлер. “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. Како и секогаш, 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" Фреире, Marcin Одржана, Rick Hawn, и Дејвид Rickels (2X). Of his 14 победи како професионален, Chandler has amassed 12 victories before reaching the judges’ scorecards.

 

Chandler remains in Bellator’s lightweight division, which includes kingpin Вил Брукс, заедно со Џош Томпсон, Брендон Girtz, Мелвин Guillard, Бенсон Хендерсон, Брент Први, Дерек Андерсон, иВие Авад.