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AHEAD OF BELLATOR 188 DEZE 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 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)

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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. 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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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.

 

Een inwoner van Perry, Oklahoma., Hager would go on to be a collegiate wrestler at the University of Oklahoma, waar hij een All-American was en het schoolrecord vestigde voor de meeste pinnen in de gewichtsklasse van 285 pond in één seizoen met 30. Na het afstuderen en een gesprek met de legendarische pro-worstel-omroeper en mede-Oklahoma Sooner, Jim Ross, Hager made the transition to professional wrestling and signed with WWE.

 

Terwijl in WWE, Hager zou tijdens zijn tijd bij de organisatie meerdere felbegeerde professionele titels claimen, inclusief het WWE World Heavyweight Championship, ECW Championship en 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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QUINTON ‘RAMPAGE’ JACKSON SIGNS EXCLUSIVE MULTI-FIGHT DEAL WITH BELLATOR MMA

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LOS ANGELES – Bellator is pleased to announce that it has reached a multi-fight deal with Quinton "Rampage" Jackson (37-12), exclusively securing the talents of one of the most well-known and fan-favorite competitors in MMA history. This multi-fight deal was the result of a lengthy negotiation with Jackson’s manager Tiki Ghosn from Arsenal Sports Agency, and it promises to deliver to the Bellator fans more of the signature MMA action “Rampage” is known for.

 

“Rampage” is expected to return to the Bellator cage in early 2018.

 

Fighting out of Irvine, Calif., “Rampage” has made five appearances with Bellator, accruing an impressive mark of 4-1. His legendary career has seen him compete against some of the top names in the sport, generating a loyal army of fans along the way due to his exciting fighting style and unique personality. The former PRIDE star and UFC champion is the proud owner of epic highlight-reel slams and knockouts earned throughout his epic battles with the likes of Chuck Liddell, Dan Henderson |, "Koning Mo,” Kevin Randleman and, misschien wel het meest opvallend, his trilogy with fellow Bellator athlete Wanderlei Silva.

 

De Memphis, Tenn.-native was also a coach on one of the most memorable and successful seasons of The Ultimate Fighter on Spike in 2010. Coaching opposite Rashad Evans, the season featured multiple future Bellator stars, inclusief Matt Mitrione, Roy Nelson and the late Kimbo Slice.

 

“I am excited for this new beginning and looking forward to an action packed 2018,” Jackson said. “I can’t wait to get back in the cage and put on exciting fights for both the ‘Rampage’ and Bellator fans.”

 

“With ‘Rampage’ Jackson, you know what you’re going to get every time he steps inside the Bellator cage – an exciting fight and interest from fans all over the world,'Zei Bellator-president Scott Coker. “I knew that keeping ‘Rampage’ with Bellator was integral to our continued growth as a promotion and I’m pleased that we were able to come to an agreement that allows us to plan some great future matchups for him.”

 

An avid user of the video platform and community for gamers, Twitch, via his channel “RampageIsHuman,” Jackson has managed to connect with his fans in a yet another unique way. Whether on the silver screen, in the Bellator cage or the pro wrestling ring, the 39-year-old remains one of the most-recognized stars in the sport’s history.

 

The addition of Jackson adds depth to an ever-growing Bellator roster, which has recently seen free agents Gegard Mousasi, Rory MacDonald, Frank Mir, Roy Nelson, Michael McDonald and current Bellator light heavyweight champ Ryan Bader join the Viacom-owned promotion.

 

Check out this highlight-reel featuring some of “Rampage’s” top Bellator moments: https://youtu.be/0eSzSVe8q2g

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MONSTER ENERGY BELLATOR MMA FIGHT SERIES SET FOR FORD CHAMPIONSHIP WEEKEND AT HOMESTEAD-MIAMI SPEEDWAY PRIOR TO NASCAR SEASON FINALE SUNDAY, November. 19

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Ook, Appearances by Fan-Favorite and Monster Energy Athlete ‘Rampage’ Jackson and MMA Legend Dan Henderson

LOS ANGELES - The Monster Energy Bellator MMA Fight Series closes its 2017 season with a fourth and final stop at Homestead-Miami Speedway in Homestead, Fla. op Zondag, November. 19. Set to take place during Ford Championship Weekend, fighters will take to the cage Zondag morning ahead of the final race of the 2017 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs that will determine the next Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Champion.

 

Just hours prior to the start of the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Ford EcoBoost 400 op zondag, November. 19, the Monster Energy Bellator MMA Fight Series will feature MMA action throughout the morning beginning at 11:30 a.m. EN at the Monster Energy Fan Zone at Homestead-Miami Speedway in the display area on the north side of the track. Admission to the event is free and open to fans.

 

Daarnaast, op Zaterdag, November. 18 uit 1-2 p.m. EN, fans will have the opportunity to meet former world champ and Monster Energy athlete Quinton "Rampage" Jackson, as well as former PRIDE and STRIKEFORCE titleholder En "Hendo" Henderson, at the Monster Energy Fan Zone at Homestead-Miami Speedway in the display area on the north side of the track. Admission to the event is free and open to fans.

 

“The Monster Energy Bellator MMA Fight Series has been a huge success this year and I’m looking forward to heading to Homestead-Miami Speedway during NASCAR’s championship weekend for another great event to end 2017,” said Bellator President Scott Coker. “This is a monumental weekend for Monster Energy, including Hans Molenkamp, Tom Norwood, Cody Dresser, Mitch Covington and their entire team, as they close out their first season with NASCAR, and I’m excited to once again make Bellator MMA a part of the fan experience.”

 

Through Bellator MMA, alongside longstanding partner Monster Energy, mixed martial arts will be included as a pre-race activation exclusively for fans in attendance. The lineup op zondag will consist of four MMA bouts featuring some of the best regional up-and-coming talent, with the main event prospects in consideration to be signed to a multi-fight Bellator MMA contract.

 

The Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Ford EcoBoost 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway takes place Zondag, November 19 bij 2:30 p.m. EN. Tickets to the race are available at www.Homestead-MiamiSpeedway.com of door te bellen naar 305-230-5255.

 

Bijgewerkt Monster Energy Bellator MMA Fight Series at Homestead-Miami Speedway Fight Card:

Vedergewicht Main Event: Matt Wagy (10-4, Delray Beach, Fla.) vs. Kester Mark (5-4, Hollywood, Fla.)

Middengewicht Bout: Johnny Eblen (2-0, Boca Raton, Fla.) vs. Emmanuel Verdier (3-1, Miami, Fla.)

Women’s Strawweight Amateur Bout: Thais Souza (0-1, Deerfield Beach, Fla.) vs. Ashley Samples (0-2, Athene, Ga.)

Vedergewicht Bout: Landon Stewart (Pro Debuut, Miami, Fla.) vs. Rudial Mora (Pro Debuut, Miami, Fla.)

 

Please visit Bellator.com for details.

*Event schedule subject to change.

 

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Bellator 186: Bader vs.. Vassell Results & Foto's

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Ryan Bader (24-5) verslagen Linton Vassell (18-6, 1 NC) via TKO (stoten) bij 3:58 van de tweede ronde

Foto's: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/hx0r62nfbc8y2ql/AABxoV96f8xO-PA6cKykGLCxa?dl=0

Ilima-Lei Macfarlane (7-0) verslagen Emily Ducote (6-3) via mondelinge onderwerping (arm bar) bij 3:42 van ronde vijf

 

Foto's: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/s7b7l5wfa27nvi8/AAA4YdcUjaoAJcMGyzNCb8jba?dl=0

 

Phil Davis (18-4, 1 NC) verslagen Leeuw melk (10-1) via unaniem besluit (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

 

Foto's: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/76ipvbxw3r1v660/AABQ-Tg_EQpxsW0F7FiGsoT1a?dl=0

 

En Ruth (4-0) verslagen Chris Dempsey (11-6) via KO (stempel) bij :27 van de tweede ronde

 

Foto's: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/185k0c5hl9wh7m2/AACIEShWpmwRdgFOW8jAWqmOa?dl=0

 

Je Awad (21-9) verslagen Zach Freeman (9-3) via TKO (stoten) bij 1:07 van de eerste ronde

 

Foto's: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/h8r8f5gixl91luv/AACa8tdrvMVwwUHt2EFYd-8ra?dl=0

 

Voorlopige Card Resultaten:

Tywan Claxton (1-0) verslagen Johnny Bonilla-Bowman (1-1) via knock-out (flying-knee) bij 1:29 van de eerste ronde

 

Foto's: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/wbn0zv5dxry7n8q/AACBqdJ3F7GdInsklCwGrFLta?dl=0

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VirSoFoCUYE

Logan Storley (7-0) verslagen Matt Secor (9-5) via unaniem besluit (30-26, 30-27, 30-27)

 

Foto's: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/6y7cftw9kn32g1v/AAD1sI8H4qzSkzGGwFr9DbYsa?dl=0

 

Mike Wilkins (8-4) verslagen Brett Martinez (6-5) via voorlegging (achter-naakte vernauwing) bij 1:09 van de tweede ronde

Frank Buenafuente (8-4) verslagen Francis Healy (7-5) via unaniem besluit (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

Dominic Mazzotta (13-2) verslagen Matt Lozano (8-6) via TKO (arts stilstand) bij 2:37 van de eerste ronde

Michael Trizano (5-0) verslagen Mike Otwell (3-2) via voorlegging (D’arce Choke) bij 2:07 van de tweede ronde

Scott Clymer (1-0) verslagen Mike Putnam (1-2) via TKO (stoten) bij

Andrew Salas (4-1) verslagen Ethan Goss (3-4) via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Josh Fremd (2-0) verslagen Ryan Parker (0-1) via voorlegging (achter-naakte vernauwing) bij 1:25 van de tweede ronde

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Bellator 185: Mousasi vs. Shlemenko Official Results & Foto's

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Gegard Mousasi (43-6-2) verslagen Alexander Shlemenko (56-10, 1 NC) via unaniem besluit (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

 

Foto's: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/iaobj6dqfk4jq1y/AADPZmjhtmreJ-7mNCkqEKvua?dl=0

 

Neiman Gracie (7-0) verslagen Zak Bucia (18-9) via voorlegging (neck crank) bij 2:27 van de tweede ronde

Foto's: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/kvl101uwhi2zi3p/AABH7yRjFJHzNnRgDcEeGI23a?dl=0

Kristina Williams (1-0) verslagen Heather Hardy (1-1) via TKO (arts stilstand) bij 2:00 van de tweede ronde

Foto's: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/09r32tj0p0lfrlh/AAA2wiI3m1-pTHGaePuJeR5Ta?dl=0

Ryan Quinn (14-7) verslagen Marcus Surin (4-1) via unaniem besluit (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

 

Foto's: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/uzsfhmp09sbgh7r/AADZyyNKyuqDKiWfZW1F1MkAa?dl=0

Lisa Blaine (2-0) verslagen Ana Julaton (2-3) via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

 

Foto's: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/meae709iunpv7rt/AAAvcWOCHh0R5N0K9UT8o-Jna?dl=0

Voorlopige Card Resultaten:

John Lopez (6-4) verslagen Billy Giovanella (9-5) via unaniem besluit (29-28, 30-27, 30-26)

Kevin Carrier (1-0) verslagen Jose Antonio Perez (0-1) (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Vovk Clay (4-2) verslagen Frank Sforza (6-1) via voorlegging (guillotine) bij 1:17 van de tweede ronde

Don Shainis (4-1) verslagen Matthew Denning (5-7) via TKO (stakingen) bij 4:50 van de eerste ronde

Jordan Young (7-0) verslagen Alec Hooben (5-4) via voorlegging (driehoek stikken) bij 2:44 van de eerste ronde

Costello van Steenis (9-1) verslagen Steve Skrzat (8-10) via voorlegging (stakingen) bij 2:52 van de eerste ronde

Joaquin Buckley (8-1) verslagen Vinicius de Jesus (5-2) via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Pete Rogers (3-4) verslagen Timothy Wheeler (1-5) via voorlegging (guillotine) bij :37 van de eerste ronde

Dean Hancock (3-1) verslagen John Beneduce (2-2) via TKO (stakingen) bij 3:38 van de eerste ronde

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A.J. MCKEE REPLACES INJURED JAMES GALLAGHER IN BELLATOR 187 MAIN EVENT, MEETS IRELAND’S BRIAN MOORE ON FRIDAY, November. 10 AT 3ARENA IN DUBLIN

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OOK, SBG’S SINEAD ‘KO’ KAVANAGH AND KEVIN ‘BABY SLICE’ FERGUSON JR. BOTH SET TO COMPETE ON THE CARD

JEREMIAH LABIANO NOW TAKES ON ISRAEL’S NOAD LAHAT IN BELLATOR’S RETURN TO TEL AVIV AT Bellator 188

LOS ANGELES – Bellator MMA is set for its return to Dublin, Ierland, as undefeated sensation A.J. McKee (9-0) will look to play the role of spoiler against Brian Moore (10-5), a teammate of James Gallagher at Dublin’s SBG, in the featherweight main event of Bellator 187: McKee tegen. Moore at 3Arena on November. 10.

 

In addition to the new main event, Ierland Sinead Kavanagh (4-2) zullen strijden Maria Casanova (2-4-1) in a women’s featherweight main card bout, terwijl Kevin “Baby Slice” Ferguson Jr. (1-1) will compete against Fred Freeman (1-0) in een 165 pound-catchweight contest.

 

James Gallagher was initially slated to headline against Jeremiah Monaghan, but was forced to withdraw from the card after suffering an injury during training, leaving room for his divisional rival to headline an event in hostile territory. Moore’s previously scheduled opponent, Andre Goncalves (3-1), will now face Northern Ireland’s Decky Dalton (7-3) in een Bellator 187 featherweight matchup.

 

Bellator 187: McKee tegen. Moore will be broadcast free on SPIKE at 9 p.m. EN/ 8 p.m. CT. Tickets for the event are on sale now and currently available at Ticketmaster.ie.

 

Labiano will now move to Bellator 188: Pitbull vs. Weichel 2 one week later in Tel Aviv, where he is set to take on Israel-born Noad All (11-3) in a main card featherweight bout. Bellator 188 takes place inside Menora Mivtachim Arena and airs on SPIKE at 9 p.m. EN/ 8 p.m. CT op November. 17.

 

The son of respected MMA veteran Antonio McKee, A.J. McKee spent his entire childhood in the gym soaking up every bit of knowledge and experience available to him. The 22-year-old prodigy has applied that knowledge inside the Bellator cage and has made quite a statement in his first nine fights as an MMA professional, racking up seven finishes in nine outings. The Long Beach, Calif.-native now heads to Ireland, a country that is all too familiar with “Mercenary” due to his feud with Gallagher.

 

Known around “The Emerald Isle” as “Pikeman,” Brian Moore will be making his third appearance in the Bellator cage and his first main event. Having previously competed against top-rated competition the likes of Daniel Weichel and Mike Wilkinson, the 30-year-old SBG Ireland standout most recently stopped Michal Horejsi via punches at Bellator 177 this past April. Moore grew up 90 minutes from 3Arena and will undoubtedly have home field advantage against McKee on November. 10.

 

Fresh off his first-round TKO finish of D.J. Griffin, bij Bellator 179 in Londen, the son of the legendary Kimbo Slice will return to Europe in search of his second victory as professional. Also training under the tutelage of Antonio McKee at Team Bodyshop in Long Beach, Calif., Slice is one of the main sparring partners for A.J. McKee, Aaron Pico en Joey Davis. Vechten uit St.. Louis, Fred Freeman made his professional debut in March, finishing his opponent with punches in the second round of their regional matchup. Before turning pro, Freeman laced up the gloves nine times as an amateur.

 

Set for her fourth Bellator appearance, Sinead Kavanagh returns to the site of her promotional debut, a venue that saw her defeat Elina Kallionidou with a decisive victory at Bellator 169. A three-time veteran of BAMMA, “KO” most recently took on Arlene Blencowe, who now fights Julia Voordeel for the women’s featherweight title. A native of France, Maria Casanova has competed professionally since 2015. With two submission victories on her resume, the KTP Scola-product will look to hand Kavanagh the first submission loss of her career.

 

Compleet Bellator 187: McKee tegen. Moore Strijd kaart:

Vedergewicht Main Event: A.J. McKee (9-0) vs. Brian Moore (10-5)

Vrouwen vedergewicht hoofdkaartgevecht: Sinead Kavanagh (4-2) vs. Maria Casanova (2-4-1)

165 pond. Catchweight Main Card Bout: Kevin “Baby Slice” Ferguson Jr. (1-1) vs. Fred Freeman (1-0)

Vedergewicht hoofdkaartgevecht: Charlie Ward (3-3) vs. John Redmond (7-12)

 

Voorlopige Card:

Vedergewicht voorlopige wedstrijd: Decky Dalton (7-3) vs. Andre Goncalves (3-1)

 

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Bellator 184: DANTAS VS. CALDWELL RESULTS & FOTO'S

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VOLLEDIGE FOTO'S VAN HET EVENEMENT HIER

Darrion Caldwell (11-1) verslagen Eduardo Dantas (20-4) via unaniem besluit (48-47, 48-47, 50-45)

 

Quote from Darrion Caldwell: "I have been waiting for this moment for my whole life. Darrion Caldwell is the Bellator bantamweight champion, that has a nice ring to it doesn’t it? I want to be an active champion, I want to bring some prestige to this belt. You’ll be hearing from me very soon.”

 

Emmanuel Sanchez (16-3) verslagen Daniel Straus (24-8, 1 NC) via voorlegging (driehoek stikken) bij 1:56 van ronde drie

 

Quote from Emmanuel Sanchez: “Since I signed with Bellator I’ve always taken on everyone Scott Coker has put in front of me. Nothing is changing now, so tell me, who’s next? It doesn’t matter what weight class, or who it is, I’ll fight anyone.”


Pat Curran (23-7) verslagen John "Macapa" (21-3-2) via unaniem besluit (29-28, 30-27, 30-26)

 

Quote from Pat Curran: “It felt so great to get back inside the Bellator cage. This was the calmest, most composed I’ve ever felt while competing. Nu, one job is done and I can focus on my other. But let me make one thing clear, I want that belt.”

 

Leandro Higo (18-3) verslagen Joe Taimanglo (23-8) via unaniem besluit (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)

 

Quote from Leandro Higo: "Tonight was my first step towards getting back to where I belong. During my debut, I was filling in on short notice and unfortunately missed weight. Voor deze strijd, I made sure to come in at 135-pounds to show my commitment to becoming a world champion. It doesn’t matter who wins tonight’s main event, the bantamweight belt will be mine.”

 

Manny muur (9-3) verslagen Emmanuel Rivera (6-2) via unaniem besluit (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Sean Holden (6-2) verslagen Shakir McKillup (7-6) via TKO (stoten) bij 4:39 van de tweede ronde

Carrington Banks (7-0) verslagen Steve Kozola (8-1) via unaniem besluit (30-27, 30-25, 30-25)

Kans Rencountre (11-2) verslagen Justin Patterson (9-4) via voorlegging (D’Arce choke) bij 2:58 van de eerste ronde

Teagan Dooley (6-2) verslagen DeMarcus Simmons (1-1) via voorlegging (Americana) bij 2:12 van de tweede ronde

Westin Wilson (5-2) verslagen L.J. Hermreck (3-3) via voorlegging (achter-naakte vernauwing) bij :55 van de tweede ronde

Kendall Carnahan (6-1) verslagen Daniel Carey (3-2) via unaniem besluit (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)

Ernest James (1-0) verslagen Ray Jones (0-1) via TKO (stoten) 2:53 van de eerste ronde

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Bellator 189 OP VRIJDAG, December. 1 DE FEATHERWEIGHT CHAMP JULIA BUDD VOOR VROUWEN DIE EERSTE TITELVERDEDIGING MAAKT IN REMATCH TEGEN ARLENE BLENCOWE

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CHRIS HONEYCUTT GEVECHTEN ONAFVALLENDE JIU-JITSU ACE RAFAEL LOVATO JR. MIDDENGEWICHT CO-MAIN EVENT

LOS ANGELES - Het vedergewicht kampioenschap voor dames van Bellator ligt voor het grijpen Vrijdag, December. 1 wanneer Julia Budd (10-2) verdedigt haar titel in een rematch tegen Arlene Blencowe (10-6) bij Bellator 189 binnen WinStar World Casino and Resort in Thackerville, Oklahoma., dezelfde locatie waar Budd eerder dit jaar de inaugurele gordel veroverde.

 

Bovendien, het co-main event van Bellator 189: Budd vs.. Blencowe 2 zal beschikken over een middengewicht wedstrijd pitting stijgende mededinger Chris Honeycutt (10-1) tegen de ongeslagen Rafael Lovato Jr. (6-0). Extra hoofdkaart en voorlopige wedstrijden worden de komende weken aangekondigd.

 

Het evenement wordt live en gratis uitgezonden op SPIKE op 9 p.m. EN/8 p.m. CT, terwijl de voorbereidende actie wordt gestreamd op Bellator.com en de Bellator Mobile App. Tickets voor Bellator 189: Budd vs.. Blencowe 2 zijn nu in de verkoop en kunnen worden gekocht bij de kassa van WinStar World Casino and Resort, evenals Ticketmaster en Bellator.com.

 

EEN STRIKEFORCE-veteraan, Budd gaat de Bellator-kooi binnen December. 1 als de eerste en enige vedergewichtkampioen voor vrouwen in de promotiegeschiedenis. Momenteel midden in een acht-gevecht, zesjarige winning streak, de inwoner van British Columbia heeft in de loop van haar carrière overwinningen behaald Marloes Coenen, Germaine de Randamie, evenals Gina Carano in kickboksen. Budd heeft ook eerder meegedaan aan bantamgewicht, teen-tot-teen gaan met zowel Amanda Nunes als Ronda Rousey tijdens haar ambtsperiode bij STRIKEFORCE. De trend van het aangaan van topconcurrentie voortzetten, Budd ontmoet Blencowe bij Bellator 189, in haar tweede hoofdevenement met Bellator.

 

De vechtende trots van New South Wales, Australië, Arlene Blencowe komt in haar gevecht met Budd die een winning streak van drie gevechten berijdt, meest recentelijk een gesplitste beslissing tegen Sinead Kavanagh in augustus. Een voormalig wereldkampioen bokser onder de World Boxing Federation en Women’s International Boxing Association, "Angerfist" versloeg Budd bijna tijdens hun vorige bijeenkomst om Bellator 162. Een trotse moeder van twee, de 34-jarige heeft nu de kans om meer goud aan haar mantel toe te voegen, dit keer in de vorm van een Bellator MMA-kampioenschap.

 

Sinds de sprong van weltergewicht naar middengewicht, de Fresno, De in Californië gevestigde Chris Honeycutt voelt zich alsof hij thuis is in zijn nieuwe divisie. Op een golf van vaart, die voor het laatst uitmondde in een vicieuze stop tegen Kevin Casey, “The Cutt” moet nu door BJJ-aas Rafael Lovato Jr. De ongeslagen Lovato Jr. heeft zijn eigen succes ervaren sinds hij bij Bellator tekende, inclusief een overwinning op onderwerping Mike "Biggie" Rhodes. Deze twee middleweights zullen elkaar ontmoeten in het co-main event van Bellator 189: Budd vs.. Blencowe 2 in een spannende strijd tussen een tweevoudig NCAA Division I Wrestling All-American aan de Edinboro University die het opneemt tegen een World Jiu-Jitsu en World No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu-kampioen.

 

Bijgewerkt Bellator 189: Budd vs.. Blencowe 2 Strijd kaart:

Main Event vedergewicht wereldtitel dames: Julia Budd (10-2) vs. Arlene Blencowe (10-6)

Middengewicht Co-Main Event: Chris Honeycutt (10-1) vs. Rafael Lovato Jr. (6-0)