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MICHAEL ‘MAYDAY’ MCDONALD MAKES PROMOTIONAL DEBUT AGAINST PETER LIGIER DURING MAIN EVENT OF BELLATOR 191 IN NEWCASTLE, ENGLAND ON DEC. 15

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VALERIE ‘TROUBLE’ LETOURNEAU ALSO SET FOR BELLATOR DEBUT AGAINST KATE JACKSON

ANDĚLÉ - Two of Bellator’s top recent free agent signings, Michael McDonald (17-4) a Valerie Letourneauová (8-6), will both make their long-awaited promotional debuts during Bellator 191 at Metro Radio Arena in Newcastle, England on Pátek, Prosince. 15.

 

“Mayday” will take on Peter Ligier (8-1-1) in a bantamweight main event, while “Trouble” will compete at flyweight against Kate Jacksonová (9-2-1) v co-hlavní události. Kromě toho, British heavyweights collide when James “The Colossus” Thompson (20-16, 1 NC) returns to the Bellator cage where he meets Philip De Fries (13-6, 1 NC). Konečně, two lightweight contests have also been added, as Jeremy Petley (11-8) battles Lewis Monarch (9-2) and Ash Griffiths (4-4) takes on Mohammad Yahya (3-1).

 

Bellator 191: McDonald vs. Ligier will be broadcast free on SPIKE Pátek, Prosince. 15 na 9 p.m. A/ 8 p.m. CT. Tickets for the event can be purchased from Ticketmaster.co.uk & event.co.uk.

 

At pouze 26 let, McDonald will enter the Bellator cage with experience against some of the top bantamweights the sport of MMA has to offer, including Renan Barao, John Lineker, Urijah Faber and Brad Pickett. A veteran of the WEC and UFC veteran, the Modesto, Calif.-native signed with Bellator following a nine-fight, five-year run with his former promotion. S 15 finishes in his 17 vítězí jako profesionální, McDonald will look to hand Ligier his first stoppage loss of his career.

 

Hailing from Paris, Francie, Ligier turned pro in 2013 and has competed exclusively on the European circuit throughout his 10-fight career. Also known as “BadAzz,” the 31-year-old has finished his opponent in five out of eight opportunities, amounting to an impressive finishing rate of 63%. Now making his debut with Bellator, Ligier formerly competed for BAMMA in 2014.

 

The Canadian-born Létourneau, a former UFC strawweight title challenger, carries an impressive track record of thrilling fights, highlighted by a world title contest against former champion Joanna Jedrzejczyk. Nyní, moving up to her more natural weight class, the 34-year-old American Top Team product will make her debut for Bellator. On Dec. 15, “Trouble” will look to improve upon her eight victories as a professional, a tally that includes five finishes, with four coming by way of knockout.

 

Fresh off a victory over Colleen Schneider at Bellator 182 v srpnu, the victory gave Jackson five wins in a row, including four stoppages. Jackson hasn’t lost since May of 2013, a period which also included a run on reality television show The Ultimate Fighter sezóna 23. Hailing from Lostwithiel, Cornwall, Anglie, Jackson will have the home crowd to her advantage at Bellator 191.

Kompletní Bellator 191: McDonald vs. Ligier Bojová karta:

Bantamweight Main Event: Michael McDonald (17-4) proti. Peter Ligier (8-1-1)

Women’s Flyweight Co-Main Event: Valerie Letourneauová (8-6) proti. Kate Jacksonová (9-2-1)

Heavyweight Feature Bout: James Thompson (20-16, 1 NC) proti. Philip De Fries (13-6, 1 NC)

Lehký celovečerní zápas: Jeremy Petley (11-8) proti. Lewis Monarch (9-2)

 

Předběžné Card:

Lehký předběžný zápas: Mohammad Yahya (3-1) proti. Ash Griffiths (4-4)

 

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FIRST-ROUND MATCHUPS SET FOR BELLATOR WORLD GRAND PRIX 2018 HEAVYWEIGHT TOURNAMENT

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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.

 

Na Bellator 192: Lima vs. MacDonald na Leden 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.

 

Krátce poté, Matt Mitrione (12-5) se setká Roy Nelson (23-14) na Únor 16 na Bellator 194, an event which will emanate from the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. In April, největší těžká váha všech dob 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 "Král 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.

 

Níže, you will find the official trailer for the Bellator MMA World Grand Prix 2018 Heavyweight Tournament. Please feel free to share:

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Bellator Heavyweight Grand Prix First-Round Matchups:

Bellator 192 at The Forum – Leden. 20, 2018: Quinton "Rampage" Jackson (37-12) proti. Chael Sonnen (30-15-1)

Bellator 194 at Mohegan Sun Arena – Únor. 16, 2018: Matt Mitrione (12-5) proti. Roy Nelson (23-14)

Bellator at Allstate Arena – April, 2018: Fedor Emelianenko (36-5, 1 NC) proti. Frank Mir (18-11)

Bellator at SAP Center – May, 2018: Ryan Bader (24-5) proti. “King Mo” Lawal (21-6, 1 NC)

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BELLATOR MMA AND KICKBOXING RETURN TO THE NELSON MANDELA FORUM IN FLORENCE, ITÁLIE V SOBOTU, Prosince. 9

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ITALIAN ALESSIO SAKARA CHALLENGES RAFAEL CARVALHO FOR MIDDLEWEIGHT WORLD TITLE AT Bellator 190

LOS ANGELES – Bellator returns to Florence, Italy on Sobota, Prosinec 9, when both Bellator MMA and Bellator Kickboxing, along with Oktagon, emanate from the Nelson Mandela Forum for another huge evening of combat sports action.

 

Bellator 190 will air free on SPIKE at 8 p.m. A/7 p.m. ČT a bude bezprostředně následovat Bellator Kickbox 8. Tickets for the event start at just €30 and are available at Bellator.com.

 

Bellator 190 will be headlined by current middleweight champ Rafael Carvalho (14-1), who will defend his title against Italy’s popular knockout artist, Alessio “Legionarius” Sakara (19-11, 2 NC). Kromě toho, Brandon Girtz (14-7) bere na Luca Jelcic (10-2) na lehké, zatímco Mihail Nica (6-0) splňuje Carlos Miranda (10-3) in second lightweight clash. A women’s flyweight offering rounds out the card when Lena Ovchynniková (12-4, 1 NC) bitvy Alejandra Lara (6-1).

 

Mezitím, Bellator Kickbox 8 boasts a pair of world champions in Raymond Daniels (12-3) a Kevin Ross (45-12) převzetí Giannis Boukis (27-1) a Hamza Imane (49-12-2) příslušně, in non-title fights. Other kickboxing stars are on display as Joe „Stitch‚Em Up“Schilling (22-9) challenges Filipino Verlinden (44-18-1), Aussie legend John Wayne Parr (97-32) competes for the 130th time versus Piergiulio Paolucci (24-5-1) a kanadská muší váha Gabriel Varga (13-5) rounds out the card in a matchup with Roberto Georghita (30-6-3).

 

Kompletní Bellator 190: Carvalho vs. Sakara Kartu:

Main Event World Title Main Event: Rafael Carvalho (14-1) proti. Alessio Sakara (19-11, 2 NC)

Lehká hlavní karta: Brandon Girtz (14-7) proti. Luka Jelcic (10-2)

Hlavní karetní zápas žen v muší váze: Lena Ovchynniková (12-4, 1 NC) proti. Alejandra Lara (6-1)

Lehká hlavní karta: Mihail Nica (6-0) proti. Carlos Miranda (10-3)

 

Předběžné Card:

Střední váha předběžného zápasu: Gregory Babene (18-11) proti. Tony Zanko (1-4)

Kompletní Bellator Kickbox 8: Daniels vs. Boukis Kartu:

Welterweight Main Event (non-title): Raymond Daniels (12-3) proti. Giannis Boukis (27-1)

Střední váha hlavní karty: Joe Schilling (22-9) proti. Filipino Verlinden (44-18-1)

161 lb. Catchweight Main Card Souboj: John Wayne Parr (97-32) proti. Piergiulio Paolucci (24-5-1)

Lehká hlavní karta (non-title): Kevin Ross (45-12) proti. Hamza Imane (49-12-2)

Zápas o hlavní kartu muší váhy: Gabriel Varga (13-5) proti. Roberto Gheorghita (30-6)

 

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ISRAELI FIGHTERS NOAD LAHAT A HAIM GOZALI PROCHÁZEJÍ VÍTĚZSTVÍ PŘED VYPRODANÝM BELLATOREM 188 DAV V TEL AVIV

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Noad Vše (12-3) poražený Jeremiah Monaghan (11-6) via jednomyslným rozhodnutím (29-27 x3)

 

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

 

Haim Gozali (8-4) poražený Arsen Faitovič (4-2) via předložení (trojúhelník tlumivka) na :45 z prvního kola

 

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

 

John Salter (15-3) poražený Jason Radcliffe (12-5) via předložení (zadní nahý tlumivka) na 1:55 z prvního kola

 

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

 

Denise Kielholtz (1-1) poražený Jessica Middleton (2-3) via předložení (armbar) na 1:16 z prvního kola

 

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

 

Předběžné Card:

Luiz Rocha (4-1) poražený Almog Shay (2-2) via jednomyslným rozhodnutím (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

Assaf Batan (1-0) poražený Matka Attias (0-1) via předložení (zadní nahý tlumivka) na 4:08 na třetím kole

Zabijou Leviho (3-0) poražený Erik Sianov (0-1) prostřednictvím většinového rozhodnutí (28-28, 29-27, 29-27)

Jednou Přineste (3-0) poražený Nadim kablan (1-1) via jednomyslným rozhodnutím (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Moshe Ben Chimol (2-0) poražený Ivan Solomatov (0-1) via předložení (armbar) na 4:00 z prvního kola

Adam Keresh (1-0) poražený Římský Kushni (0-1) přes TKO (údery ) na 3:00 z kola dvou

Natanial Paris (1-0) poražený Nebo Eliov (0-1) via předložení (anaconda sytič) na 3:45 z prvního kola

Gad David Abisror (Debut) proti. Alexandr Trofimov (1-0) – No Contest (náhodný faul)

Alexandr Nikulin (3-0) poražený Rami Abuhav (0-1) přes KO na 1:57 z prvního kola

Oron Kahlon (3-0) poražený Julian Maloku (0-1) via předložení (trojúhelník) na 2:08 z prvního kola

Olga Rubin (4-0) poražený Joana Philippa (0-1) přes TKO (stávky) na 3:46 z kola dvou

Shimon Gosh (6-2) poražený Francisco Silva (1-1) via jednomyslným rozhodnutím (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

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O společnosti Bellator:

Bellator je přední smíšenou organizací bojových umění a kickboxu s mnoha nejlepšími bojovníky na světě. Pod vedením zkušeného boj promotoru Scott Coker, Bellator je k dispozici téměř 1 více než miliarda lidí na celém světě 160 země. Ve Spojených státech, Bellator lze vidět na SPIKE, vůdce bojových sportů v televizi. Bellator je složen z výkonného týmu, který zahrnuje špičkové profesionály v televizní produkci, živé instrumentace událost, rozvoj bojovník / vztahy, místo zadávání veřejných zakázek, Vytváření sponzorství / vývoj, mezinárodní licencí, marketing, reklama, propagace a provize vztahy. Bellator sídlí v Hollywoodu, Kalif. a vlastní zábavní gigant Viacom, domovem předních světových značek, zábavy, které se připojují s diváky prostřednictvím zajímavý obsah přes televizi, film, on-line a mobilní platformy.

 

O Spika:

Špiceje k dispozici v 98.7 millionhomes a je divizí Viacom Media Networks. Jednotka Viacom (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB), Viacom Media Networks je jedním z předních světových tvůrců programování a obsahu na všech mediálních platformách. Internetová adresa Spike jewww.spike.coma pro aktuální a archivní tiskové informace a fotografie, navštivte web Spike pro tisk nahttp://www.spike.com/press.Sleduj nás na Twitteruspiketvprpro nejnovější nejnovější zprávy, behind-the-scenes informace a fotografie.

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

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Tomáš, 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 V Los Angeles

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CO: 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 Sobota, Leden. 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***

KDE: The Forum

3900 W. Manchester Blvd.

Inglewood, Kalif. 90305

 

KDY: Sobota, Leden 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 na 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.

 

BOJ INFO: Bellator 192: Lima vs. MacDonald will be broadcast LIVE and FREE on Paramount Network at 9 p.m. A/8 p.m. CT, zatímco předběžná akce bude probíhat na Bellator.com a mobilní aplikaci Bellator. Tickets for the event are on sale now and can be purchased at Bellator.com, as well as Ticketmaster.com.

 

Aktualizováno Bellator 192: MacDonald vs. Vápno Bojová karta:

Hlavní událost světového titulu welterové váhy: Douglas Lima (29-6) proti. 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

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TICKETS FOR Bellator 193 GO ON SALE TENTO PÁTEK AT 3 P.m. PST

 

LOS ANGELES – Bellator returns to Pechanga Resort & Casino v Temecula, Kalif. pro Bellator 193 na Pátek, Leden. 26, 2018. The card will be headlined by Riverside, Rodák z Kalifornie Lorenz Larkin (18-7, 1 NC) against Menifee, Kalifornská 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. Dveře pro akce otevřené na 4 p.m. PST, while the preliminary card will kick-off at 5 p.m. PST. Událost bude vysílána živě a zdarma na Paramount Network na 9 p.m. A/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 Brzy budou oznámeny.

 

Larkin enters his main event matchup against Gonzalez following must-see bouts against Douglas Lima a Paul Daley v 2017. Nyní, “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 mimo 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, Kalif. 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, sčítání 10 wins over his last 13 konce, including a pair of first round knockouts. S 17 z jeho 27 kariérní vítězství přicházející formou knockoutu nebo odevzdání, “The Menifee Maniac” will look to see his win-streak continue following his recent success against Brennan Ward at Bellator 193.

 

Aktualizováno Bellator 193: Larkin vs. Gonzalez Bojová karta:

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

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PŘED BELLATOREM 188 TENTO TÝDEN, BELLATOR FIGHTERS SE SEJÍ S ISRAELI PRIME MINISTEREM NETANYAHU V JERUZALÉMU

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Kompletní fotografie zde — (c/o Izraelský premiér)

 

JERUZALÉM - Dnes dříve, Bellator 188 konkurenty Noad Vše (11-3) a Haim Gozali (7-4), spolu s Bellatorem těžké váhy Fedor Emelianenko (36-5, 1 NC) a ambasador značky Bellator Royce Gracie, se setkal s izraelským premiérem Benjaminem Netanjahuem v národním parlamentu v Jeruzalémě.

 

Během návštěvy, Netanjahu vyjádřil podporu nadcházející akci Bellator v Tel Avivu koncem tohoto týdne. Tato událost znamená druhou Bellatorovu show v Izraeli a v horní části karty jsou dva prominentní izraelští bojovníci, jako Lahat titulky a Gozali soutěží v co-hlavní události. Dále, v předběžných zápasech se objevuje mnoho z nejlepších izraelských regionálních talentů.

 

Bellator 188: Všichni vs.. Labiano probíhá Čtvrtek, Listopad. 16 v Menora Mivtachim Arena v Tel Avivu a vysílá zdarma na Spike this Pátek, Listopad. 17 na 9 p.m. EST/8 p.m. CST. Úplné údaje o kartě naleznete níže.

 

Podívejte se na video ze setkání zde, přes Izraelský předseda vlády na YouTube účet:

Přímý odkaz: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CfFWS8cAbmQ

 

 

Kompletní Bellator 188: Všichni vs.. Labiano Bojová karta:

Hlavní událost muší váhy: Noad Vše (11-3) proti. Jeremiah Monaghan (11-5)

Hlavní událost welterové váhy: Haim Gozali (7-4) proti. Arsen Faitovič (4-1)

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

Zápas s muší váhou žen: Denise Kielholtz (0-1) proti. Jessica Middleton (2-2)

 

Předběžné Card:

Welterweight Předběžný zápas: Kirill Medvedovský (11-5) proti. Luiz Rocha (3-1)

Lehký předběžný zápas: Matka Attias (Debut) proti. Assaf Batan (Debut)

Welterweight Předběžný zápas: Erik Sianov (0-1) proti. Zabijou Leviho (2-0)

Catchweight (128 lbs.) Předběžný zápas: Nadim kablan (Debut) proti. Jednou Přineste (2-1)

Featherweight Předběžný zápas: Moshe Ben Chimol (1-0) proti. Ivan Solomatov (Debut)

Heavyweight Předběžný zápas: Adam Keresh (Debut) proti. Roman Kushnir (Debut)

Featherweight Předběžný zápas: Nebo Eliov (Debut) proti. Natanial Paris (Debut)

Welterweight Předběžný zápas: Gad David Abisror (Debut) proti. Alexandr Trofimov (1-0)

Bantamweight Předběžný zápas: Anthony Nisim Mor (Debut) proti. Shay Almog (2-1)

Catchweight (187 lbs.) Předběžný zápas: Rami Abuhav (Debut) proti. Alexandr Nikulin (2-0)

Lehký předběžný zápas: Julian Maloku (Debut) proti. Oron Kahlon (2-0)

Featherweight Předběžný zápas: Joana Philippa (Debut) proti. Olga Rubin (3-0)

Welterweight Předběžný zápas: Francisco Silva (1-0) proti. 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. Dříve, 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, generování loajální armády fanoušků podél cesty. Bývalý šampion PRIDE a UFC je hrdým vlastníkem mnoha impozantních bouchnutí a knockoutů, které nasbíral během svých epických bitev s lidmi jako Chuck Liddell., Dan Henderson, “King Mo,” Kevin Randleman and, možná nejvýrazněji, his trilogy with fellow Bellator athlete Wanderlei Silva.

 

Boj z Las Vegas, Roy Nelson made his Bellator debut earlier this year with a hard-fought victory over Javy Ayala 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 na The Ultimate Fighter. S 19 z jeho 22 kariéra vyhraje přichází formou knockout nebo předložení, 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 (dvakrát), 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 na Bellator 170 in January and then went on to defeat Wanderlei Silva in the main event of Bellator: NYC.

 

Frank Mir vstoupil Bellator na začátku tohoto roku následujícího 15 years under in the UFC where he became a two-time world champion, klidný 16 victories and defeated the who’s who of heavyweight contenders, včetně Brock Lesnar, „Bigfoot“ Silva, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and Roy Nelson. Boj z Las Vegas, Mir nastavit četné záznamy, zatímco konkurenční s jeho bývalým povýšení, zdůrazněna většině soubojů (27), vítězství (16), a podání (8) v těžké váze historii. S 14 z jeho 18 kariéra vyhraje přichází formou knockout nebo předložení, 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 boje, 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.

 

Bývalý mistr PRIDE, „Poslední císař“ je jedním z nejvíce ctěných a respektoval vysokou gramáží bojovníků tento sport viděl. Kamennou tváří a tichý, Emelianenko chlubil jeden z nejpůsobivějších neporažený pruhy v historii MMA, neztrácí záchvat mezi 2001 a 2009. Multi-mistr světa v MMA a Sambo, Fedor nedávno vrátil do sportu po krátké přestávce, 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.

 

A native of Perry, Oklahoma., 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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