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M-I CHALLENGE 86 LICTOR RESULTS

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Khamzat Dalgiev stops defending champion
Ivan Buchinger in opening round to capture
M-1 Challenge featherweight title
And the new M-1 Challenge featherweight champion…..Khamzat Dalgiev
INGUSHETIA, Russia (November 25, 2017) — Russian challenge Khamzat Dalgievended the three-year plus reign of John “Hoc est” Bunchinger as M-1 Challenge featherweight champion, knocking the Slovakian in the opening round in last night’s M-1 Challenge 86: Battle of the Narts” principale eventus, in Ingushetia, Russia.
M-I provocare 86 showcased MMA fighters from a dozen different countries: Russia, USA, Slovacia, Finland, Canada, Gallia, Brazil, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Ucraina, Azerbaijan and Georgia.
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Buchinger (32-6-0, M, I: 7-2-0) originally captured his M-1 Challenge featherweight title more than three years ago, Pulsante autem de Tural Nizami in the fourth round of their M-I provocare 52 De proelium Nocte, also held in Ingushetia. Buchinger had made two title defenses, winning a five-round unanimous decision over Mansour Barnaoui atM-I provocare 62 on October 10, 2016, as well as in his last action this past June atM-I provocare 80 in Sinis, at which he locked in a choke to defeat Timor Nagibin by fourth-round submission this past June.
The newly crowned M-1 Challenge featherweight champion, Dalgiev (10-1-0, M, I: 6-2-0), win series extendit suam 10 consecutive victories since he lost his pro debut.
Russian Mikhail Ragozin (9-3-0), M, I: 2-1-0) knocked out American Joseph “Leonidas” Henle (10-3-1, M, I: 1-1-0), who made his M-1 Global debut, on punches in the third round of the co-featured event that was contested at a 196-pound catchweight.
Finnish lightweight Aleksi Mantykivi (11-4-0, M, I: 1-0-0) and Canadian bantamweightChris “The Greek Assassin” Kelades (12-3-0, M, I: 1-0-0) both made strong statements against their Russian opponents in their M-1 Global debuts with submission victories. Mantykivi used a Guillotine choke to defeat Bashier Gagiev (5-3-0, M, I: 2-1-0), of Russia, in secundo circuitu, while Kelades employed a Kimura for his win over Russian Oleg Lichkovakha (8-2-0, M, I: 1-1-0) in the third frame.
In the main card opener, Kyrgyzstan featherweight) Busurmankut Abdibait Uulu (9-2-1, M, I: 1-0-1) punched out his Brazilian foe, veteran Diego Davella (18-7-1, M, I: 1-2-1), in foramen rotundum.
In preliminary card, Ukrainian welterweight Alexander “Iron Capture” Butenko(45-12-3, M, I: 11-2-1) registered the 45th win of his professional MMA career, when the doctor halted the action after one round versus Elerzhan Narmurzaev (4-1-0, M, I: 0-1-0), Kyrgyzstan. Georgian featherweight Soso “Stechkin” Nizharadze (5-4-0, M, I: 2-0-0) took a three-round unanimous decision over Russian Adam Gagiev (3-3-1, M, I: 2-2-0), Azerbaijan heavyweight Zaur Gadzhibabyev (6-1-0, M, I: 4-0-0) effodissetNikolay Savilov, of Russia, in primo circuitu super pugnis, and Brazilian lightweightRubenilton “Rubinho” Pirum (8-5-0, M, I: 2-2-0) put Russian Lom Al-Nalgiev (14-6-0, M, I: 5-1-0) to sleep via punches in the opening round.
In a pair of pre-undercard fights, Russian bantamweight prospect Selem Evloev (4-0-0, M, I: 4-0-0) kept eius habitus record integrum, unloading a bevy of punches on UkrainianDmitry Orlov (2-4-1, M, I: 1-1-0) for a first-round technical knockout, dum UkrainianYuri Chobuka (8-1-0, M, I: 2-0-0) improved his record to 8-1-1 with a first-round submission triumph by way of Guillotine choke versus Akhmadkhan Bokov (2-3-0, M, I: 2-1-0), of Russia, at a 150-pound catchweight.
Complete results, video of each fight, and more pictures below:
CARD PRINCEPS
PRINCEPS EXITUS – M-I CHALLENGE featherweight CHAMPIONSHIP
Khamzat Dalgiev (10-1-0, M, I: 7-1-0), Russia
WKO1 (Vapulet – 2:35)
Ivan Buchinger(32-6-0, M, I: 7-2-0), Slovacia
(Dalgiev won M-1 Challenge featherweight title)
CO-FEATURE – 196 LBS. CATCHWIGHT
Mikhail Ragozin (9-3-0, M, I: 3-1-0), Russia
WKO3 (Vapulet – 4:59)
Joseph Henle (10-3-1, M, I: 0-1-0), USA
LIGHTWEIGHTS
Aleksi Mantykivi, Finland
WSUB2 (Guillotine Choke – 1:06)
Bashir Gagiev (5-3-0, M, I: 2-1-), Russia
BANTAMWEIGHTS
Chris Kelades 12-3-0, M, I: 1-0-0), Canada
WSUB3 (Kimura – 1:37)
Oleg Lichkovakha (8-2-0, M, I: 1-1-0), Russia
FEATHERWEIGHTS
Busurmankut Abdibait Uulu (9-2-1, M, I: 1-0-1), Kyrgyzstan
WTKO (Vapulet – 4:12)
Diego Davella (18-6-1, M, I: 1-2-1), Brazil
CARD PRIMUS
LIGHTWEIGHTS
Arnaud Kherfallakh (5-1-0, M, I: 2-0-0), Gallia
WSUB1 (Guillotine Choke – 1:48)
Vaha Shankhoev (5-4-0, M, I: 4-3-0), Russia
FEATHERWEIGHTS
Mitte Nizharadze (5-4-0, M, I: 2-0-0), Georgia
WDEC3
Adam Gagiev (3-3-1, M, I: 2-2-0), Russia
Heavyweights
Zaur Gadzhibabyev (6-1-0, 4-0-0), Adrabigania
WKO1 (Punch – 4:33)
Nikolay Savilov (10-3-0, M, I: 3-1-0), Russia
WELTERWEIGHTS
Alexander Butenko (45-12-3, M, I: 11-2-1), Russia
WSUB1 (Arm-bar – 5:00)
Elerzhan Narmurzaev (4-1-0, M, I: 0-1-0), Kyrgyzstan
LIGHTWEIGHTS
Rubenilton Pereira (18-5-0, M, I: 2-2-0)
WKO1 (Punch – 3:08)
Lom-Ali Nalgiev (14-6-0, M, I: 5-1-0)
PRE – UNDERCARD
BANTAMWEIGHTS
Selem Evloev (3-0-0, M, I 3-0-0), Russia
WTKO1 (Vapulet 4:36)
Dmitry Orlov (2-3-0, M, I: 1-1-0) , Ucraina
150 LBS. CATCHWIGHT
Yuri Chobuka (8-1-0, M, I: 1-0-0), Ucraina
WSUB1 (Guillotine Choke – 2:14)
Akhmadkhan Bokov (2-3-0, M, I: 2-1-0), Russia
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Ivan Buchinger defends M-1 Challenge featherweight title vs. Khamzat Dalgiev to headline M-1 Challenge 86

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Hoc Friday in Ingushetia, Russia
Ivan Buchinger (R) has been the M-1 Challenge featherweight champion for 3 annis
S. PETERSBURG, Russia (November 20, 2017) – M-1 Global holds one of its final events of the year on Friday nox, featuring M-1 Challenge featherweight champion John “Hoc est” Buchinger in his title defense against challenger Khamzat Dalgiev in the M-1 Challenge 86: Battle of the Narts in Ingushetia, Russia.
M-I provocare 86 will be streamed live from Ingushetia in high definition on www.M1Global.TV. Spectatores pugnae summa verti posset intueri card per colligationem in subcriptio www.M1Global.TV. Fans may watch all the action on their computers, Apple Android captiosus phones et dextralia necnon.
M-I provocare 86 will showcase MMA fighters from 12 different countries: Russia, USA, Slovacia, Finland, Canada, Gallia, Brazil, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Ucraina, Azerbaijan and Georgia.
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Buchinger (32-5-0, M, I: 7-1-0), pugnatorum de Slovakia, captured his M-1 Challenge featherweight title more than three years ago, Pulsante autem de Tural Nizami in the fourth round of their M-I provocare 52 De proelium Nocte, also held in Ingushetia. Buchinger has made two title defenses, winning a five-round unanimous decision over Mansour Barnaoui at M-I provocare 62 on October 10, 2016, as well as in his last action this past June at M-I provocare 80 in Sinis, at which he locked in a choke to defeat Timor Nagibin by fourth-round submission this past June.
After losing his pro debut, Dalgiev (9-1-0, M, I: 6-1-0), of Russia, has reeled-off nine consecutive victories to position himself as the top M-1 Global featherweight contender. In his last fight Dalgiev submitted Dragan Pesic at M-I provocare 79 with a heel hook and before that at M-I provocare 73, he earned a bonus Submission of the Night, using a choke to force Christian Holley into a second-round submission (see picture below).

In co-featured event, to be contested at a 196-pound catch-weight, Russian favorite Mikhail Ragozin (8-3-0, M, I: 2-1-0) takes on debuting M-1 Global American, Joseph “Leonidas” Henle (10-2-1, M, I: 0-0-0).
Also scheduled to fight on the M-1 Challenge 86 main card are Finnish lightweight Aleksi Mantykivi (10-4-0, M, I: 0-0-0) vs. Russian Bashir Gagiev (5-2-0, M, I: 2-0-0), Canadian bantamweight Chris “The Greek Assassin” Kelades (11-3-0, M, I: 0-0-0), also making his M-1 Global debut, vs. Russian Oleg Lichkovakha (8-1-0, M, I: 1-0-0), and Brazilian featherweight Diego Davella (18-6-1, M, I: 1-1-1) vs. Busurmankut Abdibait Uulu (8-2-1, M, I: 0-0-1), Kyrgyzstan.
The loaded preliminary card has Russian lightweight Lom-Ali Nalgiev (14-5-0, M, I: 5-0-0) vs. Brazilian Rubenilton “Rubinho” Pirum (17-5-0, M, I: 1-2-0), veteran Ukrainian welterweight Alexander “Iron Capture” Butenko (44-12-3, M, I: 10-1-1) vs. Kiamrian “Brazen” Abbasov (18-3-0, M, I: 0-0-0), Kyrgyzstan, Azerbaijan heavyweight Zaur Gadzhibabyev (5-1-0, M, I: 3-0-0) vs. Russian Nikolay Savilov (10-2-0, M, I: 3-0-0), et Russian featherweight Adam Gagiev (3-2-1, M, I: 2-1-0) vs. Soso “Stechkin” Nizharadze (4-4-0, M, I: 1-0-0), Georgianorum.
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M-I provocare 86: Nov. 24, 2017 in Ingushetia, Russia
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ISRAELI FIGHTERS NOAD LAHAT AND HAIM GOZALI WALK AWAY VICTORIOUS IN FRONT OF SOLD OUT BELLATOR 188 CROWD IN TEL AVIV

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Noad Lahat (12-3) victum Jeremiah Monaghan (11-6) via suasuri (29-27 x3)

 

Photos: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/lqlr8xxw8peeomk/AAAKwiHgTm33fMz6nJjFBDbga?dl=0

 

Haim Gozali (8-4) victum Arsen Faitovich (4-2) via deditionem (triangulum suffocat) at :45 of una circum

 

Photos: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/ee0vjzs70r57iaw/AAB-nPS5o_IWkiN2zzcGpkQ5a?dl=0

 

John Salter (15-3) victum Jason Radcliffe (12-5) via deditionem (rear, nudi suffocant) at 1:55 of una circum

 

Photos: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/zeo87htbnc43m3h/AACnythlTH09nBjv1br0AlYIa?dl=0

 

Denise Kielholtz (1-1) victum Jessica Middleton (2-3) via deditionem (armbar) at 1:16 of una circum

 

Photos: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/7smow9ic1rokft0/AADpDDq3mRQt3Pj2CTpjcdFxa?dl=0

 

Praevium Card:

Luiz Rocha (4-1) victum Almog Shay (2-2) via suasuri (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

Assaf Batan (1-0) victum Mor Attias (0-1) via deditionem (rear, nudi suffocant) at 4:08 rotundum trium

Matan Levi (3-0) victum Erik Sianov (0-1) via maioris (28-28, 29-27, 29-27)

Raz Bring (3-0) victum Nadim Kablan (1-1) via suasuri (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Moshe Ben Chimol (2-0) victum Ivan Solomatov (0-1) via deditionem (armbar) at 4:00 of una circum

Adam Keresh (1-0) victum Roman Kushnir (0-1) via TKO (pugnis ) at 3:00 rotundi duo

Natanial Parisi (1-0) victum Or Eliov (0-1) via deditionem (anaconda choke) at 3:45 of una circum

Gad David Abisror (Debut) vs. Alexander Trofimov (1-0) – Non Contest (accidental foul)

Alexander Nikulin (3-0) victum Rami Abuhav (0-1) via KO at 1:57 of una circum

Oron Kahlon (3-0) victum Julian Maloku (0-1) via deditionem (triangle) at 2:08 of una circum

Olga Rubin (4-0) victum Joana Filipa (0-1) via TKO (ferit,) at 3:46 rotundi duo

Shimon Gosh (6-2) victum Francisco Silva (1-1) via suasuri (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

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Certamina FNU Sports Show: Tony, Tom and Rich Discuss All Things Combat Sports

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Tom, Tony and Rich are back this week with a great show! We feature lots of engaging discussion about mixed martial arts and boxing, from Connor McGregor’s slapping a Bellator official to Deontay Wilder wanting to end Anthony Joshua’s career. We also chat about Dana White getting into boxing and Bellator’s 8 Man Heavyweight tournament. Again we get back to the nagging question of where are the legends in MMA, and we also cross over to where are the legends in boxing?

 

 

 

 

 

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BELLATOR TO GIVE AWAY COMMEMORATIVE BOBBLEHEAD CELEBRATING LIFE OF KIMBO SLICE AT BELLATOR 192 ONSATURDAY, JAN. 20 In Los Angeles

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QUALIS: Limited-Edition Kimbo Slice Bobblehead Giveaway

 

The world lost an icon in June of 2016 with the passing of Kimbo Slice. The unmistakable backyard brawler and mixed martial artist will be commemorated, along with his signature golden smile and chain, with a limited-edition bobblehead.

 

The giveaway will take place Saturday, Jan. 20, and will be limited to the first 5,000 fans in attendance for Bellator 192: Lima vs. MacDonald at The Forum in Los Angeles.

 

The bobblehead giveaway is limited to one per person and will only be available to ticketholders upon entry into the arena.

***Bobblehead giveaway is exclusively for Bellator 192 ticketholders***

***Bobbleheads distributed at venue points of entry, only while supplies last at each entry***

UBI: The Forum

3900 The. Manchester Blvd.

Senatorius, Ill. 90305

 

POSTQUAM: Saturday, January 20

Kimbo Slice (5-2, 1 NC)

A native of the Bahamas, the late Kevin “Kimbo Slice” Ferguson was one of the most recognizable figures in all of combat sports. After making a name for himself in the infamous world of street fighting, where he was labeled “The King of the Web Brawlers” by Rolling Stone, the internet sensation left underground fighting to become a professional mixed martial artist. The street brawler found the same success inside the cage that he had in his backyard in South Florida, collecting victories in each of his first three professional fights. Slice would go onto compete on season 10 autem Ultimate Pugnator, where his bout with Roy Nelson on Spike TV set a viewership ratings record for the series that still stands today. Slice also made a flawless transition into professional boxing, where he earned seven consecutive victories. The multi-dimensional mixed martial artist, boxer and actor debuted inside the Bellator cage in 2015, where he collected his final win over Ken Shamrock at Bellator 138. A fan-favorite throughout his career, Slice was known just as much for his entertaining personality and signature look, as he was for his knockout power. Kimbo’s legacy in MMA is carried on by his son, Kevin “Baby Slice” Ferguson Jr.

 

Pugnamus: Bellator 192: Lima vs. MacDonald will be broadcast LIVE and FREE on Paramount Network at 9 p.m. ATQUE/8 p.m. CT, while preliminary action will stream on Bellator.com and the Bellator Mobile App. Tickets for the event are on sale now and can be purchased at Bellator.com, as well as Ticketmaster.com.

 

Updated Bellator 192: MacDonald vs. Lime Fight Card:

Welterweight World Title Main Event: Lima Douglas (29-6) vs. Rory MacDonald (19-4)

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SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA’S LORENZ LARKIN AND FERNANDO GONZALEZ MEET IN MAIN EVENT OF BELLATOR 193 AT Pechanga VENTITO & CASINO ON JAN. 26

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TICKETS FOR Bellator 193 GO ON SALE THIS FRIDAY APUD 3 P.m. PST

 

Los Angeles – Bellator returns to Pechanga Resort & Casino in Temecula, Ill. quia Bellator 193 on Friday, Jan. 26, 2018. The card will be headlined by Riverside, California-native Lorenz Larkin (18-7, 1 NC) against Menifee, California est scriptor Gonzalez Fernando (27-14) in a 180-pound catchweight bout.

 

Tickets for this event start at $39 and are available at the Pechanga Box Office and Pechanga.com. Pro foribus eventus patescunt 4 p.m. PST, while the preliminary card will kick-off at 5 p.m. PST. The event will be broadcast live and free on Paramount Network at 9 p.m. ATQUE/8 p.m. CT, while preliminary action will stream on Bellator.com and the newly updated Bellator Mobile App. Additional bouts for Bellator 193: Larkin vs. Gonzalez Annunciabitur cito.

 

Larkin enters his main event matchup against Gonzalez following must-see bouts against Lima Douglas atque Paul Daley in 2017. Autem, “Da Monsoon” looks to add to his impressive resume – which includes marquee wins over Robbie Lawler, Santiago Ponzinibbio, Jorge Masvidal and Neil Magny and stoppages in 11 de 18 victories – by adding the name of a competitor that has nearly 50-fights as a professional. A short trek from Larkin’s hometown of Riverside, Ill. the Millenia MMA-product will represent his nearby hometown proudly on Jan. 26.

 

Hailing from Menifee, Ill., 33-year-old Fernando Gonzalez will enter the Bellator cage for the ninth time in his nearly 15-year professional career. Gonzalez has seen a great deal of success since joining forces with Bellator MMA, having collected seven victories over an eight-fight, four-year span.Gonzalez has come on strong as of late, tallying 10 wins over his last 13 finibus, including a pair of first round knockouts. Apud 17 eius 27 career victories coming by way of knockout or submission, “The Menifee Maniac” will look to see his win-streak continue following his recent success against Brennan Ward at Bellator 193.

 

Updated Bellator 193: Larkin vs. Gonzalez Fight Card:

Catchweight (180 pondo.) Main Event: Lorenz Larkin (18-7, 1 NC) vs. Gonzalez Fernando (27-14)

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AHEAD OF BELLATOR 188 HIC WEEK, BELLATOR FIGHTERS MEET WITH ISRAELI PRIME MINISTER NETANYAHU IN JERUSALEM

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Complete Photos Here — (c/o Office of Israel Prime Minister)

 

JERUSALEM – Earlier today, Bellator 188 competitors Noad Lahat (11-3) atque Haim Gozali (7-4), along with Bellator heavyweight Fedor Emelianenko (36-5, 1 NC) and Bellator brand ambassador Royce Gracie, met with Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu at the nation’s Parliament in Jerusalem.

 

During the visit, Netanyahu expressed his support for the upcoming Bellator event in Tel Aviv later this week. This event marks Bellator’s second show in Israel and features two prominent Israeli fighters at the top of the card, as Lahat headlines and Gozali competes in the co-main event. Superaddita, the preliminary bouts feature many of Israel’s best up-and-coming regional talent.

 

Bellator 188: Lahat vs. Labiano fit Thursday, Nov. 16 at the Menora Mivtachim Arena in Tel Aviv and airs free on Spike this Friday, Nov. 17 at 9 p.m. EST/8 p.m. CST. Full card details can be found below.

 

Watch video of the meeting here, via The Prime Minister of Israel’s Official YouTube propter:

Direct Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CfFWS8cAbmQ

 

 

Complete Bellator 188: Lahat vs. Labiano Fight Card:

Featherweight Main Event: Noad Lahat (11-3) vs. Jeremiah Monaghan (11-5)

Welterweight Co-Main Event: Haim Gozali (7-4) vs. Arsen Faitovich (4-1)

Middleweight Feature Bout: John Salter (14-3) vs. Jason Radcliffe (12-4)

Women’s Flyweight Feature Bout: Denise Kielholtz (0-1) vs. Jessica Middleton (2-2)

 

Praevium Card:

Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Kiril Medvedovsky (11-5) vs. Luiz Rocha (3-1)

Lightweight Preliminary Bout: Mor Attias (Debut) vs. Assaf Batan (Debut)

Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Erik Sianov (0-1) vs. Matan Levi (2-0)

Catchweight (128 pondo.) Preliminary Bout: Nadim Kablan (Debut) vs. Raz Bring (2-1)

Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Moshe Ben Chimol (1-0) vs. Ivan Solomatov (Debut)

Heavyweight Preliminary Bout: Adam Keresh (Debut) vs. Roman Kushnir (Debut)

Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Or Eliov (Debut) vs. Natanial Parisi (Debut)

Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Gad David Abisror (Debut) vs. Alexander Trofimov (1-0)

Bantamweight Preliminary Bout: Anthony Nisim Mor (Debut) vs. Shay Almog (2-1)

Catchweight (187 pondo.) Preliminary Bout: Rami Abuhav (Debut) vs. Alexander Nikulin (2-0)

Lightweight Preliminary Bout: Julian Maloku (Debut) vs. Oron Kahlon (2-0)

Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Joana Filipa (Debut) vs. Olga Rubin (3-0)

Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Francisco Silva (1-0) vs. Shimon Gosh (5-2)

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BELLATOR TO HOLD EIGHT-MAN WORLD GRAND PRIX HEAVYWEIGHT TOURNAMENT IN 2018

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WINNER TO BE CROWNED NEW BELLATOR HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION

Los Angeles – Bellator has announced plans to host a year-long grand prix heavyweight tournament in 2018 featuring eight of the roster’s biggest stars with the winner becoming the new Bellator world heavyweight champion. The Bellator MMA World Grand Prix 2018 Heavyweight Tournament will air on the soon-to-launch Paramount Network.

 

The star-studded list of participants includes newly signed Quinton "Rampage" Jackson (37-12), Roy Nelson (23-14), Chael Sonnen (30-15-1),Frank Mir (18-11), “King Mo” (21-6, 1 NC), Fedor Emelianenko (36-5, 1 NC), Matt Mitrione (12-5) and Bellator light heavyweight champion Ryan Bader (24-5).

 

Spanning multiple events and locations throughout 2018, the three-round tournament allows for matchups never before thought possible and will ultimately crown a new Bellator heavyweight champion. Prius, Bellator President Scott Coker orchestrated the most recent successful heavyweight tournament in mixed martial arts with the STRIKEFORCE Heavyweight Grand Prix that spanned from 2011-12.

 

Matchups, dates and locations for the single-elimination grand prix will be determined shortly, as will tournament alternates who will be available to fill in due to any unforeseen circumstances.

 

A five-fight veteran of Bellator MMA, “Rampage’s” legendary career has seen him compete against some of the top names in the sport, generating a loyal army of fans along the way. The former PRIDE and UFC champion is the proud owner of many epic highlight reel slams and knockouts that he has racked up throughout his epic battles with the likes of Chuck Liddell, Dan Henderson, “King Mo,” Kevin Randleman and, perhaps most-notably, his trilogy with fellow Bellator athlete Wanderlei Silva.

 

Pugnatorum de Las Vegas, Roy Nelson made his Bellator debut earlier this year with a hard-fought victory over Javy Comines following an eight-year, 19-fight run with UFC that saw him earn wins over Mirko Cro Cop, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, “Bigfoot” Silva and Cheick Kongo. “Big Country” also memorably defeated the late Kimbo Slice and later went on to win season 10 autem Ultimate Pugnator. Apud 19 eius 22 uincit aut deditionem veniebant per orci ac Vestibulum arcu, the long-time fan-favorite looks to add a championship to his impressive resume.

 

Chael Sonnen spent a majority of his 44-fight career with the UFC and WEC, a run that saw him defeat former middleweight champion Michael Bisping, and compete against the likes of Jon Jones, Anderson Silva (bis), Rashad Evans, “Shogun” Rua, Demian Maia and Brian Stann. In addition to his in-ring action, the West Linn, Ore. native has mastered the art of being in front of the camera, having done broadcast work for both ESPN and Fox Sports. Following a three-year hiatus from active MMA competition, Sonnen returned to the cage against Tito Ortiz at Bellator 170 in January and then went on to defeat Wanderlei Silva in the main event of Bellator: NYC.

 

Umbra Sumus joined Bellator hoc anno sequenti mane 15 years under in the UFC where he became a two-time world champion, collected 16 victories and defeated the who’s who of heavyweight contenders, Brock Lesnar comprehendo, "Bigfoot" Silva, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and Roy Nelson. Pugnatorum de Las Vegas, Antiquis monumentis permultae undique certatim promotionem suam, pugnat maxime illustratur (27), rebus (16), et submissionibus (8) In historia heavyweight. Apud 14 eius 18 uincit aut deditionem veniebant per orci ac Vestibulum arcu, the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt will now try his hand in Bellator’s heavyweight division.

 

“King Mo” will again fight at heavyweight and look to build off his success within the division following recent wins against Satoshi Ishii and Cheick Kongo. A winner in nine out of his last 11 pugnat, the 36-year-old will look to claim heavyweight gold in 2018 and add to his championship collection that already includes a STRIKEFORCE light heavyweight title. The “Moneyweight” fighter owns additional wins over Linton Vassell, Gegard Mousasi, Roger Gracie and has split a pair of bouts with “Rampage” Jackson with their series tied at one win each.

 

A superbia pristini champion, "De Ultimo imperator" est unum ex maxime reuerendum venerandis et amandis heavyweight pugnantium videatur in ludo est. Stone-faced and quiet, Virgae Emelianenko gloriabantur de historia maxime seriis mma, neque amissis inter IRCA 2001 atque 2009. A multi-tempus mundi, et auctorem sequimini ad Sambo MMA, Nuper in ludo Fedor rediit post brevem hiatus, accumulating two decisive wins since his return to action and competing against Matt Mitrione in an instant classic at Bellator: NYC.

 

Matt Mitrione remains poised to make an impact in the Bellator heavyweight division following three knockout wins since signing with Bellator in 2016, including a first-round KO of Fedor Emelianenko at Bellator NYC this June. The Illinois native and standout defensive end at Purdue University earned All-Big Ten honors in 2000 and subsequently earned his way into the NFL where he played six seasons as a member of the New York Giants and Minnesota Vikings. Mitrione ultimately found his way into MMA where he became a high-level competitor, defeating the likes of the late Kimbo Slice, Derrick Lewis and Gabriel Gonzaga.

 

Bader will make his third appearance for Bellator and first since defending his light heavyweight championship at Bellator 186. Fighting out of Tempe, Ariz., Bader began his professional career on an impressive run, steamrolling the competition en route to a 12-fight winning streak and winning one of the most competitive seasons of Ultimate Pugnator in franchise history on Spike in 2008. “Darth” continued his path of dominance by collecting 15 over some of the 105-pound division’s top talent, including victories over former world champions Antonio Rogerio Nogueira, Rashad Evans, as well as two wins over Phil Davis. Currently riding a four-fight winning streak with victories in nine of his past ten bouts, the former two-time NCAA Division I All-American wrestler from Arizona State University will look to become a current two-division champion in Bellator MMA.

 

Bellator Heavyweight Grand Prix Participants:

Bellator World Light Heavyweight Champion Ryan Bader (24-5)

Fedor Emelianenko (36-5, 1 NC)

Quinton "Rampage" Jackson (37-12)

“King Mo” Lawal (21-6, 1 NC)

Frank Mir (18-11)

Matt Mitrione (12-5)

Roy Nelson (23-14)

Chael Sonnen (30-15-1)

 

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JAKE HAGER, FORMERLY KNOWN AS WWE’S JACK SWAGGER, SIGNS EXCLUSIVE MULTI-YEAR DEAL WITH BELLATOR MMA

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Los Angeles – Bellator is pleased to announce that it has reached a multi-fight, multi-year deal with Jake Hager, who was formerly known as “Jack Swagger” during his nearly nine-year run with WWE. The deal will see Hager make his MMA debut inside a Bellator cage.

 

Hager will compete at heavyweight and is expected to debut in 2018.

 

A native of Perry, Okla., Hager would go on to be a collegiate wrestler at the University of Oklahoma, where he was an All-American and set the school record for most pins at the 285-pound weight class in a single season with 30. Following graduation and a conversation with legendary pro wrestling announcer and fellow Oklahoma Sooner, Jim Ross, Hager made the transition to professional wrestling and signed with WWE.

 

While in WWE, Hager would go on to claim multiple coveted professional titles during his time with the organization, including the WWE World Heavyweight Championship, ECW Championship and WWE United States Championship.

 

After ending his run with the WWE earlier this year, Hager turned his sights toward another avenue, fully focusing on his mixed martial arts skillset and testing himself against some of the best athletes in the world.

 

“This is something I’ve wanted to do for a long time. It’s something that’s a part of me, so it makes sense. I’m very happy with the deal. I’ve felt a lot of love from Bellator,” said Hager. “I think there are certain types of guys who need to be punched in the face and taste blood. I’ve always been a fan of MMA, I’ve been wrestling since I was five-years-old. It’s awesome to be with Bellator. They’re really going to put 100 percent towards it!"

 

“I’m excited to see Jake Hager debut for Bellator in 2018,” Bellator President Scott Coker said. “When I heard he was seriously interested in competing in MMA and when you look at what he did at the collegiate level, I was very interested in having him on our roster. I think Jake will expose new fans to Bellator from his previous run with WWE and he will be given every opportunity to prove that he’s the real deal inside the cage.”

 

Hager is the latest in a long line of high-profile signings Bellator has made recently and joins a heavyweight division that will crown a champion in 2018 through the recently announced eight-man Bellator Heavyweight Grand Prix.

 

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Damir Ismagulov takes decision in Super Fight over Rogerio Karranca

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M-I CHALLENGE 85 RESULTS
M-1 Challenge lightweight champion Damir Ismagulov (in vertice) won a decision over Rogerio Karranca in their non-title, Super Fight at M-I provocare 85
MOSCOW (November 11, 2017) — M-1 Challenger lightweight champion Damir Ismagulov victum Rogerio Karranca in a non-title, Super Fight last night in the M-I provocare 85principale eventus, at the Ice Palace in Moscow.
In another true international MMA event, 10 different countries were represented by the 24 pugnatores: Russia, USA, Brazil, Georgia, Germania, Kazakhstan, Ucraina, Croatia, Switzerland and Spain.
Ismagulov (13-2-0, 8-1-0), fighting out of Russia by way of Kazakhstan, needed all five rounds to take a decision over his Brazilian opponent, M-1 Global pro-debuting Karranca (13-3-0, M, I: 0-1-0).
In co-featured event, American Featherweight Nate “The Train” Landwehr (10-2-0, M, I: 2-0-0) took a three-round decision from always tough Viktor Kolesnik (11-3-1, M, I: 2-1-1), of Russia.
Pontica lux heavyweight Giga Kukhalashvili (9-3-0, M, I: 2-0-0), undefeated Russian lightweight Abubakar Mestoev (6-0-0, M, I: 6-0-0) and Kazakh flyweight Arman Ashimov(7-2-1, M, I: 2-0-0) all registered opening-round knockout via punches, respective;, over late replacement Sebastian Heil (6-2-0, M, I: 0-1-0), Germaniae, Russian Alexey “Assignatione” Makhno (16-6-0, M, I: 4-3-0) atque Rodrigo “Puer malus” Melonio (16-3-0, M, I: 0-1-0), Germaniae.
In preliminary card, former M-1 Challenge champion Maxim Divnich (13-3-0, M, I: 7-4-0), pugnae de Russia, lost a decision to hot Russian lightweight prospect Ruslan Rakhmonkulov (11-1-1, M, I: 1-0-0), who was making his M-1 Global debut.
American Featherweight “The Finisher” Josh Rectification Domus (16-4-0, M, I: 4-0-0) took a three-round decision over Ukranian Alexander Luna (21-11-0, M, I: 1-1-0), as did Ukrainian Andrey “Ferrum” Lezhnev (17-7-0, M, I: 5-3-0) versus Russian Ilfat Amirov (9-3-0, M, I: 0-1-0).
Russian middleweight used a rear-naked choke for a second-round submission win against Croatian Argentum Kristijan (9-4-2, M, I: 0-3-2) and Russian bantamweight Sergey Klyuev(5-0-0, M, I: 3-0-0) remained unbeaten using an arm-bar for a first-round victory by way of an opening round submission of previously unbeaten Spaniard Oscar Suarez (3-1-1, M, I: 0-1-0).
Georgian flyweight Vazha Tsiptauri (3-1-0, M, I: 1-0-0) employed a Guillotine Choke for a third-round win by submission over his Swiss opponent, Frederico Gutzwiller (3-3-0, M, I: 1-1-0), dum Maxim Yakobyuk (2-0-0, M, I: 1-0-0) forced Victor “Tatra” Trushov (2-1-0) into a second-round submission in a battle of Russian heavyweights.
Complete results and photo gallery gallery (click on pictures for IDs):
CARD PRINCEPS
PRINCEPS EXITUS – LIGHTWEIGHT SUPER FIGHT
Damir Ismagulov (13-2-0, M, I: 8-1-0), Kazakhstan by way of Russia
WDEC5
Rogerio Karranca (13-3-0, M, I: 0-1-0), Brazil
CO-FEATURE FEATHERWEIGHTS
Nate Landwehr (10-2-0, M, I: 2-0-0), USA
DEC3
Victor Kolesnik (11-3-1, M, I: 2-1-1), Russia
LUX heavyweights
Giga Kukhalashvili (9-3-0, M, I: 2-0-0), Georgia
WKO1 (Vapulet – 1:16)
Sebastian Heil (6-2-0, M, I; 0-1-0), Germania
LIGHTWEIGHTS
Abubaker Mestoev (6-0-0, M, I: 6-0-0), Russia
WKO1 (Vapulet – 3:27)
Alexey Makhano (16-6-0, M, I: 4-3-0), Russia
FLYWEIGHTS
Arman Ashimov (7-2-1, M, I: 2-0-0), Kazakhstan
WKO1 (Vapulet – 3:27)
Rodrigo Melonio (16-3-0, M, I: 0-1-0), Brazil
CARD PRIMUS
Heavyweights
Maxim Yakobyuk (2-0-0, M, I: 1-0-0), Russia
WSUB2 (Side Choke – 1:16)
Victor Trushov (2-1-0, M, I: 0-1-0), Russia
MIDDLEWEIGHTS
Vitaliy Slipenko (9-1-0, M, I: 2-0-0), Russia
WSUB2 (Nudus Rear Choke – 2:19)
Argentum Kristijan (9-4-2, M, I: 0-3-2), Croatia
LIGHTWEIGHTS
Ruslan Rakhmonkulov (11-1-1, M, I: 1-0-0), Russia
WDEC3
Maxim Divnich (13-3-0, M, I: 7-4-0), Russia by way of Ukraine
BANTAMWEIGHTS
Sergey Klyuev (5-0-0, M, I: 3-0-0), Russia
WSUB1 (Arm Bar – 0:45)
Oscar Suarez (3-1-0, M, I: 0-1-0), Hispania
FEATHERWEIGHTS
Andrey Lezhnev (17-7-0, M, I: 5-3-0), Ucraina
WDEC3
Ilfat Amirov (9-3-0, M, I: 0-1-0), Russia
Josh Rectification Domus (16-4-0, M, I: 4-0-0), USA
WDEC3
Aleksander Lunga (21-11-0, M, I: 1-1-0), Ucraina
FLYWEIGHTS
Vazha Tsiptauri (2-1-0, M, I: 0-0-0), Georgia
WSUB3 (Guillotine Choke – 0:32)
Frederico Gutzwiller (3-2-0, M, I: 1-0-0), Switzerland, 124,78 lbs. (56,6 kg.)





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