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Categorie Archieven: MMA
FIRST-ROUND MATCHUPS SET FOR BELLATOR WORLD GRAND PRIX 2018 HEAVYWEIGHT TOURNAMENT
TOURNAMENT KICKS OFF WITH ‘RAMPAGE’ JACKSON VS. CHAEL SONNEN ATBellator 192 IN LA ON JAN. 20
LOS ANGELES –The bracket for the Bellator MMA World Grand Prix 2018 Heavyweight Tournament has been set.
Bij Bellator 192: Lima vs. MacDonald op Januari 20, 2018 at The Forum in Los Angeles, the tournament will begin with former champ Quinton "Rampage" Jackson (37-12) taking on renowned trash-talker Chael Sonnen (30-15-1) in an exciting first-round matchup. The event will air on the soon-to-launch Paramount Network.
Kort daarna, Matt Mitrione (12-5) ontmoet Roy Nelson (23-14) op Februari 16 bij Bellator 194, an event which will emanate from the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. In april, het grootste zwaargewicht aller tijden Fedor Emelianenko (36-5, 1 NC) battles former UFC champ Frank Mir(18-11) inside Allstate Arena in Chicago in a long-awaited clash. The final first round bout will feature current Bellator light heavyweight champion Ryan Bader (24-5) taking on former STRIKEFORCE champ "King Mo" Lawal (21-6, 1 NC) at San Jose, California’s SAP Center in May.
Dates for both the semi-finals and final will be determined, as will tournament alternates who will be available to fill in due to any unforeseen circumstances. The year-long World Grand Prix Heavyweight Tournament will culminate in the winner becoming the new Bellator world heavyweight champion.
Onder, you will find the official trailer for the Bellator MMA World Grand Prix 2018 Heavyweight Tournament. Please feel free to share:
Bellator Heavyweight Grand Prix First-Round Matchups:
Bellator 192 at The Forum – Jan. 20, 2018: Quinton "Rampage" Jackson (37-12) vs. Chael Sonnen (30-15-1)
Bellator 194 at Mohegan Sun Arena – Februari. 16, 2018: Matt Mitrione (12-5) vs. Roy Nelson (23-14)
Bellator at Allstate Arena – April, 2018: Fedor Emelianenko (36-5, 1 NC) vs. Frank Mir (18-11)
Bellator at SAP Center – May, 2018: Ryan Bader (24-5) vs. “King Mo” Lawal (21-6, 1 NC)
M-1 UITDAGING 86 Officiële resultaten
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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
Noad All (12-3) verslagen Jeremiah Monaghan (11-6) via unaniem besluit (29-27 x3)
Foto's: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/lqlr8xxw8peeomk/AAAKwiHgTm33fMz6nJjFBDbga?dl=0
Haim Gozali (8-4) verslagen Arsen Faitovich (4-2) via voorlegging (driehoek stikken) bij :45 van de eerste ronde
Foto's: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/ee0vjzs70r57iaw/AAB-nPS5o_IWkiN2zzcGpkQ5a?dl=0
John Salter (15-3) verslagen Jason Radcliffe (12-5) via voorlegging (achter-naakte vernauwing) bij 1:55 van de eerste ronde
Foto's: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/zeo87htbnc43m3h/AACnythlTH09nBjv1br0AlYIa?dl=0
Denise Kielholtz (1-1) verslagen Jessica Middleton (2-3) via voorlegging (armbar) bij 1:16 van de eerste ronde
Foto's: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/7smow9ic1rokft0/AADpDDq3mRQt3Pj2CTpjcdFxa?dl=0
Voorlopige Card:
Luiz Rocha (4-1) verslagen Almog Shay (2-2) via unaniem besluit (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Assaf Batan (1-0) verslagen Mor Attias (0-1) via voorlegging (achter-naakte vernauwing) bij 4:08 van ronde drie
Matan Levi (3-0) verslagen Erik Sianov (0-1) via meerderheidsbesluit (28-28, 29-27, 29-27)
Raz Bring (3-0) verslagen Nadim Kablan (1-1) via unaniem besluit (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Moshe Ben Chimol (2-0) verslagen Ivan Solomatov (0-1) via voorlegging (armbar) bij 4:00 van de eerste ronde
Adam Keresh (1-0) verslagen Romeins Kushnir (0-1) via TKO (stoten ) bij 3:00 van de tweede ronde
Natanial Parisi (1-0) verslagen Or Eliov (0-1) via voorlegging (anaconda choke) bij 3:45 van de eerste ronde
Gad David Abisror (Debuut) vs. Alexander Trofimov (1-0) – Geen Wedstrijd (accidental foul)
Alexander Nikulin (3-0) verslagen Rami Abuhav (0-1) via KO bij 1:57 van de eerste ronde
Oron Kahlon (3-0) verslagen Julian Maloku (0-1) via voorlegging (driehoek) bij 2:08 van de eerste ronde
Olga Rubin (4-0) verslagen Joana Filipa (0-1) via TKO (stakingen) bij 3:46 van de tweede ronde
Shimon Gosh (6-2) verslagen Francisco Silva (1-1) via unaniem besluit (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
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About Bellator:
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FNU Combat Sports Show: Tony, Tom and Rich Discuss All Things Combat Sports
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?
BELLATOR TO GIVE AWAY COMMEMORATIVE BOBBLEHEAD CELEBRATING LIFE OF KIMBO SLICE AT BELLATOR 192 ONSATURDAY, JAN. 20 IN LOS ANGELES
WAT: 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 Zaterdag, 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***
WAAR: The Forum
WANNEER: Zaterdag, Januari 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 van The Ultimate Fighter, 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.
FIGHT INFO: Bellator 192: Lima vs. MacDonald will be broadcast LIVE and FREE on Paramount Network at 9 p.m. EN/8 p.m. CT, terwijl de voorbereidende actie wordt gestreamd op Bellator.com en de Bellator Mobile App. Tickets voor het evenement zijn nu te koop en kunnen worden gekocht bij Bellator.com, as well as Ticketmaster.com.
Bijgewerkt Bellator 192: MacDonald vs. Kalk Strijd kaart:
Weltergewicht Wereldtitel Main Event: Douglas Lima (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 RESORT & CASINO ON JAN. 26
TICKETS FOR Bellator 193 GO ON SALE DEZE VRIJDAG AT 3 P.m. PST
LOS ANGELES – Bellator returns to Pechanga Resort & Casino in Temecula, Calif. voor Bellator 193 op Vrijdag, Jan. 26, 2018. The card will be headlined by Riverside, California-native Lorenz Larkin (18-7, 1 NC) against Menifee, Californië Fernando Gonzalez (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. Deuren voor het evenement geopend 4 p.m. PST, while the preliminary card will kick-off at 5 p.m. PST. Het evenement wordt live en gratis uitgezonden op Paramount Network op 9 p.m. EN/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 wordt binnenkort bekend gemaakt.
Larkin enters his main event matchup against Gonzalez following must-see bouts against Douglas Lima en Paul Daley in 2017. Nu, “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 uit 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, Calif. the Millenia MMA-product will represent his nearby hometown proudly on Jan. 26.
Hailing from Menifee, Calif., 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 uiteinden, including a pair of first round knockouts. Met 17 zijn 27 overwinningen in de loopbaan komen door middel van knock-out of onderwerping, “The Menifee Maniac” will look to see his win-streak continue following his recent success against Brennan Ward at Bellator 193.
Bijgewerkt Bellator 193: Larkin vs. Gonzalez Strijd kaart:
Catchweight (180 lbs.) Main Event: Lorenz Larkin (18-7, 1 NC) vs. Fernando Gonzalez (27-14)
AHEAD OF BELLATOR 188 DEZE WEEK, BELLATOR FIGHTERS MEET WITH ISRAELI PRIME MINISTER NETANYAHU IN JERUSALEM
Complete Photos Here — (c/o Office of Israel Prime Minister)
JERUSALEM – Earlier today, Bellator 188 competitors Noad All (11-3) en 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. Daarnaast, the preliminary bouts feature many of Israel’s best up-and-coming regional talent.
Bellator 188: Lahat vs. Labiano vindt plaats Donderdag, November. 16 at the Menora Mivtachim Arena in Tel Aviv and airs free on Spike this Vrijdag, November. 17 bij 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 rekening:
Direct Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CfFWS8cAbmQ
Compleet Bellator 188: Lahat vs. Labiano Strijd kaart:
Vedergewicht Main Event: Noad All (11-3) vs. Jeremiah Monaghan (11-5)
Weltergewicht Co-Main Event: Haim Gozali (7-4) vs. Arsen Faitovich (4-1)
Middengewicht Feature Bout: John Salter (14-3) vs. Jason Radcliffe (12-4)
Vlieggewichtwedstrijd voor dames: Denise Kielholtz (0-1) vs. Jessica Middleton (2-2)
Voorlopige Card:
Weltergewicht Voorlopige aanval: Kiril Medvedovsky (11-5) vs. Luiz Rocha (3-1)
Lichtgewicht voorronde: Mor Attias (Debuut) vs. Assaf Batan (Debuut)
Weltergewicht Voorlopige aanval: Erik Sianov (0-1) vs. Matan Levi (2-0)
Catchweight (128 lbs.) Voorlopige aanval: Nadim Kablan (Debuut) vs. Raz Bring (2-1)
Vedergewicht voorlopige wedstrijd: Moshe Ben Chimol (1-0) vs. Ivan Solomatov (Debuut)
Zwaargewicht voorronde: Adam Keresh (Debuut) vs. Roman Kushnir (Debuut)
Vedergewicht voorlopige wedstrijd: Or Eliov (Debuut) vs. Natanial Parisi (Debuut)
Weltergewicht Voorlopige aanval: Gad David Abisror (Debuut) vs. Alexander Trofimov (1-0)
Bantamweight Voorlopige aanval: Anthony Nisim Mor (Debuut) vs. Shay Almog (2-1)
Catchweight (187 lbs.) Voorlopige aanval: Rami Abuhav (Debuut) vs. Alexander Nikulin (2-0)
Lichtgewicht voorronde: Julian Maloku (Debuut) vs. Oron Kahlon (2-0)
Vedergewicht voorlopige wedstrijd: Joana Filipa (Debuut) vs. Olga Rubin (3-0)
Weltergewicht Voorlopige aanval: Francisco Silva (1-0) vs. Shimon Gosh (5-2)
BELLATOR TO HOLD EIGHT-MAN WORLD GRAND PRIX HEAVYWEIGHT TOURNAMENT IN 2018
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. Eerder, 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, het genereren van een loyaal leger fans. De voormalige PRIDE- en UFC-kampioen is de trotse eigenaar van vele epische haspel-slams en knock-outs die hij tijdens zijn epische gevechten met mensen als Chuck Liddell heeft verzameld., Dan Henderson |, “King Mo,” Kevin Randleman and, misschien wel het meest opvallend, his trilogy with fellow Bellator athlete Wanderlei Silva.
Uitvechten van Las Vegas, Roy Nelson made his Bellator debut earlier this year with a hard-fought victory over Javy Ayala na een acht jaar, 19-fight run with UFC that saw him earn wins over Mirko Cro Cop, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, “Bigfoot” Silva and Cheick Kongo. "Big Country" versloeg ook memorabel de late Kimbo Slice en ging later het seizoen winnen 10 van The Ultimate Fighter. Met 19 zijn 22 carrière overwinningen komen door middel van een knock-out of onderwerping, 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 (tweemaal), 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 bij Bellator 170 in January and then went on to defeat Wanderlei Silva in the main event of Bellator: NYC.
Frank Mir trad Bellator eerder dit jaar na 15 years under in the UFC where he became a two-time world champion, verzamelde 16 victories and defeated the who’s who of heavyweight contenders, met inbegrip van Brock Lesnar, “Bigfoot” Silva, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and Roy Nelson. Uitvechten van Las Vegas, Mir set tal van verslagen, terwijl de concurrentie met zijn voormalige promotie, benadrukt door de meeste gevechten (27), overwinningen (16), en inzendingen (8) in zwaargewicht geschiedenis. Met 14 zijn 18 carrière overwinningen komen door middel van een knock-out of onderwerping, 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 gevechten, 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.
Een voormalige PRIDE kampioen, “The Last Emperor” is één van de meest gerespecteerde en gerespecteerde zwaargewicht vechters de sport heeft gezien. Stone-faced en stil, Emelianenko pochte een van de meest indrukwekkende ongeslagen strepen in de geschiedenis van de MMA, niet verliezen van een gevecht tussen 2001 en 2009. Een multi-keer wereldkampioen in MMA en Sambo, Fedor keerde onlangs terug naar de sport na een korte onderbreking, 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 The Ultimate Fighter 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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