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MICHAEL ‘MAYDAY’ MCDONALD TULEE MYYNTIKUVAUSKESKUSTELU PETER LIGIERIA vastaan ​​BELLATORIN PÄÄTAPAHTUMAN AIKANA 191 Newcastlessa, ENGLANTI JOULULLA. 15

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VALERIE ‘TROUBLE’ LETOURNEAU ASETTI MYÖS BELLATORIN KESKUSTELUN KATE JACKSONIN VASTAAN

ENKELIT - Kaksi Bellatorin viimeisintä ilmaista edustajaa, Michael McDonald (17-4) ja Valerie Letourneau (8-6), molemmat tekevät kauan odotetut myynninedistämis debyyttinsä aikana Bellator 191 Metro Radio Arenalla Newcastlessa, Englanti päällä Perjantai, Joulukuu. 15.

 

“Mayday” saa Peter Ligierin (8-1-1) bantamweight-päätapahtumassa, kun taas “Trouble” kilpailee lentopainossa Kate Jackson (9-2-1) yhteistuotantoa päätapahtuma. Lisäksi, Brittiläiset raskaspainot törmäävät, kun James “The Colossus” Thompson (20-16, 1 NC) palaa Bellatorin häkkiin, jossa tapaa Philip De Friesin (13-6, 1 NC). Vihdoin, kaksi kevyttä kilpailua on myös lisätty, hahmona Jeremy Petley (11-8) taistelee Lewis Monarch (9-2) ja Ash Griffiths (4-4) ottaa Mohammad Yahyan (3-1).

 

Bellator 191: McDonald vs.. Ligier lähetetään ilmaiseksi SPIKE: ssä Perjantai, Joulukuu. 15 at 9 p.m. JA/ 8 p.m. CT. Lippuja tapahtumaan voi ostaa osoitteesta Ticketmaster.co.uk & event.co.uk.

 

Vain 26 vuotiaita, McDonald astuu Bellator-häkkiin kokemuksella joitain MMA-urheilun tarjoamia huippuluokan painoja vastaan., mukaan lukien Renan Barao, John Lineker, Urijah Faber ja Brad Pickett. WEC: n ja UFC: n veteraanien veteraani, Modesto, Kalifornian syntyperäinen allekirjoitti Bellatorin kanssa yhdeksän taistelun jälkeen, viisivuotinen juoksu entisellä ylennyksellään. Kanssa 15 päättyy hänen 17 voittaa ammattimaisena, McDonald näyttää luovuttavansa Ligierille uransa ensimmäisen pysäytystappion.

 

Tervehdys Pariisista, Ranska, Ligier kääntyi ammattilaiseksi 2013 ja on kilpaillut yksinomaan eurooppalaisella radalla koko 10-taisteluuransa. Tunnetaan myös nimellä “BadAzz,”31-vuotias on lopettanut vastustajansa viidessä kahdeksasta mahdollisuudesta, mikä on vaikuttava viimeistelyaste 63%. Debytoi nyt Bellatorin kanssa, Ligier kilpaili aiemmin BAMMA: sta vuonna 2014.

 

Kanadassa syntynyt Létourneau, entinen UFC: n olkipainon mestari, harjoittaa vaikuttavaa taistelua, korosti maailmanmestaruuskilpailu entistä mestaria Joanna Jedrzejczykia vastaan. Nyt, siirtymällä luonnollisempaan painoluokkaansa, 34-vuotias American Top Team -tuote debytoi Bellatorissa. Joulukuussa. 15, "Trouble" pyrkii parantamaan hänen kahdeksan voittoa ammattilaisena, yhteenveto, joka sisältää viisi maalia, Neljä tulee pudotuksena.

 

Tuore voito Colleen Schneideristä Bellator 182 elokuussa, voitto antoi Jacksonille viisi voittoa peräkkäin, mukaan lukien neljä pysähdystä. Jackson ei ole hävinnyt toukokuun jälkeen 2013, ajanjakso sisälsi myös juoksun todellisuuden televisio-ohjelmassa Ultimate Fighter vuodenaika 23. Tervehdys Lostwithieliltä, Cornwall, Englanti, Jackson saa kotijoukkueensa eduksi Bellator 191.

Saattaa loppuun Bellator 191: McDonald vs.. Ligier taistella kortti:

Bantamweight-päätapahtuma: Michael McDonald (17-4) vs. Peter Ligier (8-1-1)

Naisten perhopainotapahtuma: Valerie Letourneau (8-6) vs. Kate Jackson (9-2-1)

Raskaan sarjan ominaisuusottelu: James Thompson (20-16, 1 NC) vs. Philip De Fries (13-6, 1 NC)

Kevyt ominaisuusjousi: Jeremy petley (11-8) vs. Lewis Monarch (9-2)

 

Alustava Card:

Kevyt alustava ottelu: Mohammad Yahya (3-1) vs. 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.

 

At Bellator 192: Lima vs. MacDonald päällä Tammikuu 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.

 

Pian tämän jälkeen, Matt Mitrione (12-5) tapaa Roy Nelson (23-14) päällä Helmikuu 16 at Bellator 194, an event which will emanate from the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. In April, the greatest heavyweight of all time 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 "Kuningas Mo" Lawalin (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.

 

Alla, 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 – Tammikuu. 20, 2018: Quinton "Rampage" Jackson (37-12) vs. Chael Sonnen (30-15-1)

Bellator 194 at Mohegan Sun Arena – Helmikuu. 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” Lawalia (21-6, 1 NC)

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BELLATOR MMA AND KICKBOXING RETURN TO THE NELSON MANDELA FORUM IN FLORENCE, ITALY ON SATURDAY, Joulukuu. 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 Lauantai, Joulukuu 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. JA/7 p.m. CT and will be immediately followed by Bellator Kickboxing 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). Lisäksi, Brandon Girtz (14-7) ottaa itselleen Luca Jelcic (10-2) klo kevyt, kun taas Mihail Nica (6-0) täyttää Carlos Miranda (10-3) in second lightweight clash. A women’s flyweight offering rounds out the card when Lena Ovchynnikova (12-4, 1 NC) taistelut Alejandra Lara (6-1).

 

Sillä välin, Bellator Kickboxing 8 boasts a pair of world champions in Raymond Daniels (12-3) ja Kevin Ross (45-12) ottamista Giannis Boukis (27-1) ja Hamza Imane (49-12-2) vastaavasti, 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) and Canadian featherweight Gabriel Varga (13-5) rounds out the card in a matchup with Roberto Georghita (30-6-3).

 

Saattaa loppuun Bellator 190: Carvalho vs. Sakara Card:

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

Lightweight Main Card Bout: Brandon Girtz (14-7) vs. Luka Jelcic (10-2)

Naisten kärpässarja pääkortin Bout: Lena Ovchynnikova (12-4, 1 NC) vs. Alejandra Lara (6-1)

Lightweight Main Card Bout: Mihail Nica (6-0) vs. Carlos Miranda (10-3)

 

Alustava Card:

Keskisarjan Alustavat Bout: Gregory Babene (18-11) vs. Tony Zanko (1-4)

Saattaa loppuun Bellator Kickboxing 8: Daniels vs. Boukis Card:

Welterweight Main Event (ei-otsikko): Raymond Daniels (12-3) vs. Giannis Boukis (27-1)

Middleweight Main Card Bout: Joe Schilling (22-9) vs. Filipino Verlinden (44-18-1)

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

Lightweight Main Card Bout (ei-otsikko): Kevin Ross (45-12) vs. Hamza Imane (49-12-2)

Höyhensarjan pääkortin Bout: Gabriel Varga (13-5) vs. Roberto Gheorghita (30-6)

 

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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) voitti Jeremiah Monaghan (11-6) kautta yksimielinen päätös (29-27 x3)

 

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

 

Haim Widodo (8-4) voitti Arsen Faitovich (4-2) via jättämisestä (kolmio kuristimen) at :45 of round one

 

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

 

John Salter (15-3) voitti Jason Radcliffe (12-5) via jättämisestä (taka-alasti kuristin) at 1:55 of round one

 

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

 

Denise Kielholtz (1-1) voitti Jessica Middleton (2-3) via jättämisestä (armbar) at 1:16 of round one

 

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

 

Alustava Card:

Luiz Rocha (4-1) voitti Almog Shay (2-2) kautta yksimielinen päätös (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

Assaf Batan (1-0) voitti Mor Attias (0-1) via jättämisestä (taka-alasti kuristin) at 4:08 kierroksen kolme

Matan Levi (3-0) voitti Erik Sianov (0-1) kautta enemmistöpäätös (28-28, 29-27, 29-27)

Raz Bring (3-0) voitti Nadim Kablan (1-1) kautta yksimielinen päätös (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Moshe Ben Chimol (2-0) voitti Ivan Solomatov (0-1) via jättämisestä (armbar) at 4:00 of round one

Voit etsiä Adam (1-0) voitti Roomalainen Kushnir (0-1) kautta TKO (lyöntejä ) at 3:00 kierroksen kaksi

Natanial Parisi (1-0) voitti Or Eliov (0-1) via jättämisestä (anaconda choke) at 3:45 of round one

Gad David Abisror (Debyytti) vs. Alexander Trofimov (1-0) – No Contest (accidental foul)

Alexander Nikulin (3-0) voitti Rami Abuhav (0-1) ja kautta KO 1:57 of round one

Oron Kahlon (3-0) voitti Julian Maloku (0-1) via jättämisestä (triangle) at 2:08 of round one

Olga Rubin (4-0) voitti Joana Filipa (0-1) kautta TKO (lakot) at 3:46 kierroksen kaksi

Shimon Gosh (6-2) voitti Francisco Silva (1-1) kautta yksimielinen päätös (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

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About Bellator:

Bellator is a leading mixed martial arts and kickboxing organization featuring many of the best fighters in the world. Johdolla veteraani taistelu promoottori Scott Coker, Bellator on käytettävissä lähes 1 billion people worldwide in over 160 maat. Yhdysvalloissa, Bellator can be seen on SPIKE, the combat sports television leader. Bellator is comprised of an executive team that includes top industry professionals in television production, live tapahtuma orkestrointi, taistelija kehitys / suhteet, paikka hankinnat, sponsorointi luominen / kehittäminen, kansainvälinen lisensointi, markkinointi, mainonta, julkisuutta ja komission suhteet. Bellator is based in Hollywood, Kalifornia. and owned by entertainment giant Viacom, koti maailman johtava viihde tuotemerkkejä, jotka yhdistävät yleisöt kautta kiinnostavaa sisältöä eri televisio, elokuva, verkossa ja mobiilialustoille.

 

Tietoja Spike:

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FNU Combat Sports Näytä: 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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MITÄ: 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 Lauantai, Tammikuu. 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***

MISSÄ: The Forum

3900 W. Manchester Blvd.

Inglewood, Kalifornia. 90305

 

KUN: Lauantai, Tammikuu 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 of 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. JA/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, sekä Ticketmaster.com.

 

Päivitetty Bellator 192: MacDonald vs. Lime taistella kortti:

Welterweight World Title 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

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TICKETS FOR Bellator 193 GO ON SALE Tänä perjantaina AT 3 P.m. PST

 

LOS ANGELES – Bellator returns to Pechanga Resort & Casino Temecula, Kalifornia. varten Bellator 193 päällä Perjantai, Tammikuu. 26, 2018. The card will be headlined by Riverside, California-native Lorenz Larkin (18-7, 1 NC) against Menifee, Kalifornian 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. Ovet tapahtumaan auki 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. JA/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 julkistetaan lähiaikoina.

 

Larkin enters his main event matchup against Gonzalez following must-see bouts against Douglas Lima ja Paul Daley sisään 2017. Nyt, “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 ulos 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, Kalifornia. the Millenia MMA-product will represent his nearby hometown proudly on Jan. 26.

 

Hailing from Menifee, Kalifornia., 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 päät, including a pair of first round knockouts. Kanssa 17 hänen 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.

 

Päivitetty Bellator 193: Larkin vs. Gonzalez taistella kortti:

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

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AHEAD OF BELLATOR 188 TÄLLÄ VIIKOLLA, 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 kilpailijoita Noad Lahat (11-3) ja Haim Widodo (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. Lisäksi, the preliminary bouts feature many of Israel’s best up-and-coming regional talent.

 

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

 

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

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

 

 

Saattaa loppuun Bellator 188: Lahat vs. Labiano taistella kortti:

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

Välisarjan Co-pääturnauksen: Haim Widodo (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)

 

Alustava Card:

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

Kevyt alustava ottelu: Mor Attias (Debyytti) vs. Assaf Batan (Debyytti)

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

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

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

Heavyweight Preliminary Bout: Voit etsiä Adam (Debyytti) vs. Roman Kushnir (Debyytti)

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

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

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

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

Kevyt alustava ottelu: Julian Maloku (Debyytti) vs. Oron Kahlon (2-0)

Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Joana Filipa (Debyytti) 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. Aiemmin, 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.

 

Taistelu ulos 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 of Ultimate Fighter. Kanssa 19 hänen 22 ura voittaa tulossa tapa tyrmäyksellä tai jättämistä, 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 (kahdesti), 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.

 

Frank Mir liittyi Bellator aiemmin tänä vuonna seuraavat 15 years under in the UFC where he became a two-time world champion, koottu 16 victories and defeated the who’s who of heavyweight contenders, kuten Brock Lesnar, ”Bigfoot” Silva, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and Roy Nelson. Taistelu ulos Las Vegas, Mir asettaa lukuisia kirjaa samalla kun kilpailevat hänen entisen edistämiseen, korostettu eniten taistelee (27), voittoja (16), ja näkökannat (8) vuonna raskaansarjan historia. Kanssa 14 hänen 18 ura voittaa tulossa tapa tyrmäyksellä tai jättämistä, 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 taistelee, 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.

 

Entinen PRIDE mestari, ”Viimeinen keisari” on yksi arvostettuihin ja arvostettu raskaansarjan taistelijoita laji on nähty. Kivi-edessään ja hiljainen, Emelianenko kehui yksi vaikuttava lyömätön raitoja historiassa MMA, ei menettää bout välillä 2001 ja 2009. Monen maailmanmestari MMA ja Sambo, Fedor hiljattain palannut urheilun jälkeen lyhyen tauon, 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 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” Lawalia (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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