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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

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

LOS ANGELES - Two of Bellator’s top recent free agent signings, Michael McDonald (17-4) мен Валери Летурно (8-6), will both make their long-awaited promotional debuts during Беллатор 191 at Metro Radio Arena in Newcastle, England on Жұма, Dec. 15.

 

“Mayday” will take on Peter Ligier (8-1-1) in a bantamweight main event, while “Trouble” will compete at flyweight against Кейт Джексон (9-2-1) тең негізгі іс-шараға. Одан басқа, 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). Соңында, 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).

 

Беллатор 191: McDonald vs. Ligier will be broadcast free on SPIKE Жұма, Dec. 15 жанында 9 p.m. ЖӘНЕ/ 8 p.m. CT. Tickets for the event can be purchased from Ticketmaster.co.uk & event.co.uk.

 

Тек кезде 26 жастағы жыл, McDonald will enter the Bellator cage with experience against some of the top bantamweights the sport of MMA has to offer, including Renan Barao, Джон Линекер, 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. Бірге 15 finishes in his 17 кәсіби ретінде жеңіс, McDonald will look to hand Ligier his first stoppage loss of his career.

 

Hailing from Paris, Франция, 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. Қазір, 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 Беллатор 182 тамыз айында, 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 Ultimate Fighter маусымы 23. Hailing from Lostwithiel, Корнуолл, Англия, Jackson will have the home crowd to her advantage at Беллатор 191.

Аяқталды Беллатор 191: McDonald vs. Ligier Fight Card:

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

Women’s Flyweight Co-Main Event: Валери Летурно (8-6) VS. Кейт Джексон (9-2-1)

Heavyweight Feature Bout: Джеймс Томпсон (20-16, 1 NC) VS. Philip De Fries (13-6, 1 NC)

Lightweight Feature Bout: Jeremy Petley (11-8) VS. Lewis Monarch (9-2)

 

Алдын ала Card:

Жеңіл салмақ: 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

 

 

TOURNAMENT KICKS OFF WITH ‘RAMPAGE’ JACKSON VS. CHAEL SONNEN ATБеллатор 192 IN LA ON JAN. 20

LOS ANGELES –The bracket for the Bellator MMA World Grand Prix 2018 Heavyweight Tournament has been set.

 

Жанында Беллатор 192: Lima қарсы. MacDonald бойынша Қаңтар 20, 2018 at The Forum in Los Angeles, the tournament will begin with former champ Quinton «Rampage» Джексон (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.

 

Көп ұзамай, Matt Mitrione (12-5) сәйкес болады Рой Нельсон (23-14) бойынша Ақпан 16 жанында Беллатор 194, an event which will emanate from the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Конн. In April, барлық уақыттағы ең үлкен ауыр салмақ Федор Емельяненко (36-5, 1 NC) battles former UFC champ Frank Мир(18-11) inside Allstate Arena in Chicago in a long-awaited clash. The final first round bout will feature current Bellator light heavyweight champion Ryan Bader (24-5) taking on former STRIKEFORCE champ «King Мо» Лаваль (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.

 

Төменде, you will find the official trailer for the Bellator MMA World Grand Prix 2018 Ауыр салмақта турнир. Please feel free to share:

Watch video here

 

Bellator Heavyweight Grand Prix First-Round Matchups:

Беллатор 192 at The Forum – Jan. 20, 2018: Quinton «Rampage» Джексон (37-12) VS. Chael Sonnen (30-15-1)

Беллатор 194 at Mohegan Sun Arena – Feb. 16, 2018: Matt Mitrione (12-5) VS. Рой Нельсон (23-14)

Bellator at Allstate Arena – April, 2018: Федор Емельяненко (36-5, 1 NC) VS. Frank Мир (18-11)

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

BELLATOR MMA AND KICKBOXING RETURN TO THE NELSON MANDELA FORUM IN FLORENCE, ITALY ON SATURDAY, DEC. 9

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

LOS ANGELES – Bellator returns to Florence, Italy on Сенбі, Желтоқсан 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.

 

Беллатор 190 will air free on SPIKE at 8 p.m. ЖӘНЕ/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.

 

Беллатор 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). Одан басқа, Brandon Girtz (14-7) қабылдайды Luca Jelcic (10-2) жеңіл кезінде, уақыт Mihail Nica (6-0) сай Carlos Miranda (10-3) in second lightweight clash. A women’s flyweight offering rounds out the card when Lena Ovchynnikova (12-4, 1 NC) шайқас Alejandra Lara (6-1).

 

Сонымен қатар, Bellator Kickboxing 8 boasts a pair of world champions in Raymond Daniels (12-3) мен Kevin Ross (45-12) қабылдау Giannis Boukis (27-1) мен Hamza Imane (49-12-2) тиісінше, 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 130ші 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).

 

Аяқталды Беллатор 190: Carvalho В.С.. Sakara Card:

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

Жеңіл салмақты негізгі карточка: Brandon Girtz (14-7) VS. Luka Jelcic (10-2)

Women’s Flyweight Main Card Bout: Lena Ovchynnikova (12-4, 1 NC) VS. Alejandra Lara (6-1)

Жеңіл салмақты негізгі карточка: Mihail Nica (6-0) VS. Carlos Miranda (10-3)

 

Алдын ала Card:

Орта салмақтағы алдын-ала жекпе-жек: Gregory Babene (18-11) VS. Tony Zanko (1-4)

Аяқталды Bellator Kickboxing 8: Daniels vs. Boukis Card:

Салмағы Басты оқиға (non-title): Raymond Daniels (12-3) VS. Giannis Boukis (27-1)

Орташа салмақтағы негізгі карточка: Джо Шиллинг (22-9) VS. Filipino Verlinden (44-18-1)

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

Жеңіл салмақты негізгі карточка (non-title): Kevin Ross (45-12) VS. Hamza Imane (49-12-2)

Жеңіл салмақтағы негізгі карточка: 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

 

Noad Lahat (12-3) жеңіліске Еремия Monaghan (11-6) бірауызды шешімімен арқылы (29-27 x3)

 

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

 

Хаим Widodo (8-4) жеңіліске Arsen Faitovich (4-2) ұсыну арқылы (үшбұрыш штуцер) жанында :45 дөңгелек бірі

 

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

 

Джон Salter (15-3) жеңіліске Jason Radcliffe (12-5) ұсыну арқылы (Артқы жалаңаш штуцер) жанында 1:55 дөңгелек бірі

 

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

 

Denise Kielholtz (1-1) жеңіліске Jessica Middleton (2-3) ұсыну арқылы (armbar) жанында 1:16 дөңгелек бірі

 

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

 

Алдын ала Card:

Luiz Rocha (4-1) жеңіліске Almog Shay (2-2) бірауызды шешімімен арқылы (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

Assaf Batan (1-0) жеңіліске Mor Attias (0-1) ұсыну арқылы (Артқы жалаңаш штуцер) жанында 4:08 Дөңгелек үш

Matan Levi (3-0) жеңіліске Erik Sianov (0-1) көпшілігі шешімімен арқылы (28-28, 29-27, 29-27)

әкел рет (3-0) жеңіліске Nadim Kablan (1-1) бірауызды шешімімен арқылы (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Moshe Ben Chimol (2-0) жеңіліске Ivan Solomatov (0-1) ұсыну арқылы (armbar) жанында 4:00 дөңгелек бірі

Сіз Адам іздеуге болады (1-0) жеңіліске Роман Kushnir (0-1) техникалық нокаутпен арқылы (соққылары ) жанында 3:00 дөңгелек екі

Natanial Parisi (1-0) жеңіліске Or Eliov (0-1) ұсыну арқылы (Анаконда штуцер) жанында 3:45 дөңгелек бірі

Gad David Abisror (Дебют) VS. Alexander Trofimov (1-0) – Бірде-байқауы (accidental foul)

Alexander Nikulin (3-0) жеңіліске Rami Abuhav (0-1) KO арқылы 1:57 дөңгелек бірі

Oron Kahlon (3-0) жеңіліске Julian Maloku (0-1) ұсыну арқылы (triangle) жанында 2:08 дөңгелек бірі

Ольга Рубин (4-0) жеңіліске Joana Filipa (0-1) техникалық нокаутпен арқылы (ереуілдер) жанында 3:46 дөңгелек екі

Shimon Gosh (6-2) жеңіліске Francisco Silva (1-1) бірауызды шешімімен арқылы (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

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Bellator туралы:

Bellator is a leading mixed martial arts and kickboxing organization featuring many of the best fighters in the world. Ардагері күрес промоутер Скотт кокстау қондырғысын басшылығымен, Беллатор дерлік қол жетімді 1 billion people worldwide in over 160 елдер. Америка Құрама Штаттарында, Bellator can be seen on SPIKE, the combat sports television leader. Bellator құрамына теледидар өндірісіндегі жоғары саланың кәсіби мамандары кіретін атқарушы топ кіреді, On-оқиға оркестрдің, Fighter дамыту / қарым-қатынас, Өтетін орны сатып алу, демеушілік құру / дамыту, халықаралық лицензиялау, маркетинг, жарнама, жариялылық және комиссиялық қарым-қатынастар. Bellator Голливудта орналасқан, Калифорния. және Viacom ойын-сауық алыбына тиесілі, теледидар арқылы нанымды мазмұны арқылы аудиториямен қосылу әлемдегі премьер ойын-сауық брендтер үй, Кинофильмдер, Онлайн және ұялы платформалар.

 

Шипа туралы:

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FNU Жауынгерлік Спорт көрсету: Тони, Tom and Rich Discuss All Things Combat Sports

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

 

 

 

 

 

BELLATOR TO GIVE AWAY COMMEMORATIVE BOBBLEHEAD CELEBRATING LIFE OF KIMBO SLICE AT BELLATOR 192 ONSATURDAY, JAN. 20 Лос-Анджелесте

 

 

НЕ: 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 Сенбі, Jan. 20, and will be limited to the first 5,000 fans in attendance for Беллатор 192: Lima қарсы. 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 Беллатор 192 ticketholders***

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

ҚАЙДА: The Forum

3900 The. Manchester Blvd.

Inglewood, Калифорния. 90305

 

ҚАШАН: Сенбі, Қаңтар 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 туралы 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 Беллатор 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.

 

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

 

Жаңартылған Беллатор 192: MacDonald vs. Әк Fight Card:

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

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

TICKETS FOR Беллатор 193 GO ON SALE Осы жұма AT 3 P.M. ТЫНЫҚ МҰХИТЫНДАҒЫ ОҢТҮСТІК АМЕРИКА СТАНДАРТТЫ УАҚЫТЫ

 

LOS ANGELES – Bellator returns to Pechanga Resort & Temecula казино, Калифорния. үшін Беллатор 193 бойынша Жұма, Jan. 26, 2018. The card will be headlined by Riverside, California-native Lorenz Larkin (18-7, 1 NC) against Menifee, Калифорния ның Фернандо Гонсалес (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. Ашық іс-шара үшін есік 4 p.m. ТЫНЫҚ МҰХИТЫНДАҒЫ ОҢТҮСТІК АМЕРИКА СТАНДАРТТЫ УАҚЫТЫ, while the preliminary card will kick-off at 5 p.m. ТЫНЫҚ МҰХИТЫНДАҒЫ ОҢТҮСТІК АМЕРИКА СТАНДАРТТЫ УАҚЫТЫ. Іс-шара Paramount Network мекен-жайында тікелей эфирде және ақысыз көрсетіледі 9 p.m. ЖӘНЕ/8 p.m. CT, while preliminary action will stream on Bellator.com and the newly updated Bellator Mobile App. Additional bouts for Беллатор 193: Larkin vs. Гонсалес Жақын арада хабарланады.

 

Larkin enters his main event matchup against Gonzalez following must-see bouts against Douglas Lima мен Paul Дейли жылы 2017. Қазір, “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 тыс 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, Калифорния. the Millenia MMA-product will represent his nearby hometown proudly on Jan. 26.

 

Hailing from Menifee, Калифорния., 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 шеттері, including a pair of first round knockouts. Бірге 17 оның 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 Беллатор 193.

 

Жаңартылған Беллатор 193: Larkin vs. Гонсалес Fight Card:

Catchweight (180 фунт.) Негізгі оқиға: Lorenz Larkin (18-7, 1 NC) VS. Фернандо Гонсалес (27-14)

AHEAD OF BELLATOR 188 ОСЫ АПТА, BELLATOR FIGHTERS MEET WITH ISRAELI PRIME MINISTER NETANYAHU IN JERUSALEM

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

 

JERUSALEM – Earlier today, Беллатор 188 competitors Noad Lahat (11-3) мен Хаим Widodo (7-4), along with Bellator heavyweight Федор Емельяненко (36-5, 1 NC) and Bellator brand ambassador Royce Грейси, 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. Бұған қоса, the preliminary bouts feature many of Israel’s best up-and-coming regional talent.

 

Беллатор 188: Lahat vs. Labiano орын алады Бейсенбі, Қараша. 16 at the Menora Mivtachim Arena in Tel Aviv and airs free on Spike this Жұма, Қараша. 17 жанында 9 p.m. ОҢТҮСТІК АМЕРИКА ШЫҒЫС БӨЛІГІНІҢ СТАНДАРТТЫ УАҚЫТЫ/8 p.m. CST. Full card details can be found below.

 

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

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

 

 

Аяқталды Беллатор 188: Lahat vs. Labiano Fight Card:

Featherweight Main Event: Noad Lahat (11-3) VS. Еремия Monaghan (11-5)

Жартылай орта салмақтағы негізгі оқиға: Хаим Widodo (7-4) VS. Arsen Faitovich (4-1)

Middleweight Feature Bout: Джон Salter (14-3) VS. Jason Radcliffe (12-4)

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

 

Алдын ала Card:

Жартылай орта салмақтағы алдын-ала жекпе-жек: Kiril Medvedovsky (11-5) VS. Luiz Rocha (3-1)

Жеңіл салмақ: Mor Attias (Дебют) VS. Assaf Batan (Дебют)

Жартылай орта салмақтағы алдын-ала жекпе-жек: Erik Sianov (0-1) VS. Matan Levi (2-0)

Catchweight (128 фунт.) Preliminary Bout: Nadim Kablan (Дебют) VS. әкел рет (2-1)

Жеңіл салмақ: Moshe Ben Chimol (1-0) VS. Ivan Solomatov (Дебют)

Heavyweight Preliminary Bout: Сіз Адам іздеуге болады (Дебют) VS. Roman Kushnir (Дебют)

Жеңіл салмақ: Or Eliov (Дебют) VS. Natanial Parisi (Дебют)

Жартылай орта салмақтағы алдын-ала жекпе-жек: Gad David Abisror (Дебют) VS. Alexander Trofimov (1-0)

Алдын ала салмақ: Anthony Nisim Mor (Дебют) VS. Shay Almog (2-1)

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Жеңіл салмақ: Julian Maloku (Дебют) VS. Oron Kahlon (2-0)

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

WINNER TO BE CROWNED NEW BELLATOR HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION

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

 

The star-studded list of participants includes newly signed Quinton «Rampage» Джексон (37-12), Рой Нельсон (23-14), Chael Sonnen (30-15-1),Frank Мир (18-11), “King Mo” (21-6, 1 NC), Федор Емельяненко (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. Бұрын, 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, жолда жанкүйерлер адал армия генерациялау. бұрынғы PRIDE және UFC чемпионы ол Чак Лиддела көреді өз эпикалық шайқасында бүкіл дейінгі тігуде деп көптеген эпостық бөлектеңіз барабаны дулыға және нокдауны мақтан иесі болып, Dan Henderson, “King Mo,” Kevin Randleman and, бәлкім, ең-әсіресе, his trilogy with fellow Bellator athlete Wanderlei Сильва.

 

Лас-Вегаста жүзеге күрес, Roy Nelson made his Bellator debut earlier this year with a hard-fought victory over Javy Аяла following an eight-year, 19-fight run with UFC that saw him earn wins over Mirko Cro Cop, Антонио Родриго Nogueira, “Bigfoot” Silva and Cheick Kongo. “Big Country” also memorably defeated the late Kimbo Slice and later went on to win season 10 туралы Ultimate Fighter. Бірге 19 оның 22 мансап нокаутқа немесе ұсыну жолымен келе жеңіске жетті, 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 (екі рет), 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 Тито Ortiz жанында Беллатор 170 in January and then went on to defeat Wanderlei Silva in the main event of Беллатор: NYC.

 

Фрэнк Мир мынадай биылғы жылы бұрын Беллатор қосылды 15 years under in the UFC where he became a two-time world champion, жиналды 16 victories and defeated the who’s who of heavyweight contenders, Брок Леснар оның ішінде, «Bigfoot» Сильва, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and Roy Nelson. Лас-Вегаста жүзеге күрес, өзінің бұрынғы насихаттау бәсекелес ал Мир көптеген рекорд, Ең жекпе атап (27), жеңістері (16), және құжаттарды тапсырғаннан (8) ауыр салмақты тарихында. Бірге 14 оның 18 мансап нокаутқа немесе ұсыну жолымен келе жеңіске жетті, 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 төбелес, 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 Линтон Vassell, Gegard Mousasi, Roger Gracie and has split a pair of bouts with “Rampage” Jackson with their series tied at one win each.

 

Бұрынғы PRIDE чемпионы, «Соңғы император» спорт көрген ең дiндi ұстанушылар мен құрметті ауыр салмақты сарбаздың бірі болып табылады. Тас-қырлы және тыныш, Емельяненко ММА тарихындағы ең әсерлі жеңіліссіз жолақ бірін мақтанбайтын, арасындағы айқасты жоғалтып емес 2001 мен 2009. ММА және самбодан Көп дүркін әлем чемпионы, Федор жақында қысқаша үзілістен кейін спортқа қайта оралды, accumulating two decisive wins since his return to action and competing against Matt Mitrione in an instant classic at Беллатор: 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 Беллатор 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 Беллатор 186. Fighting out of Tempe, Аризона штаты., 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 Дэвис. 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)

Федор Емельяненко (36-5, 1 NC)

Quinton «Rampage» Джексон (37-12)

“King Mo” Лаваль (21-6, 1 NC)

Frank Мир (18-11)

Matt Mitrione (12-5)

Рой Нельсон (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

LOS ANGELES – Bellator is pleased to announce that it has reached a multi-fight, multi-year deal with Джейк Хагер, 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, Окла., 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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