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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

LOS ANGELES – Two of Bellator’s top recent free agent signings, Michael McDonald (17-4) и Valerie Letourneau (8-6), will both make their long-awaited promotional debuts during Bellator 191 at Metro Radio Arena in Newcastle, England on Петок, Декември. 15.

 

“Mayday” will take on Peter Ligier (8-1-1) in a bantamweight main event, while “Trouble” will compete at flyweight against Kate Jackson (9-2-1) во ко-главен настан. Во прилог, British heavyweights collide when James “The Colossus” Thompson (20-16, 1 Соединетите Американски Држави) returns to the Bellator cage where he meets Philip De Fries (13-6, 1 Соединетите Американски Држави). Конечно, 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 Петок, Декември. 15 на 9 вечер. И/ 8 вечер. КТ. Tickets for the event can be purchased from Ticketmaster.co.uk & event.co.uk.

 

На само 26 години, McDonald will enter the Bellator cage with experience against some of the top bantamweights the sport of MMA has to offer, including Renan Barao, Џон 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. Со 15 finishes in his 17 победи како професионален, McDonald will look to hand Ligier his first stoppage loss of his career.

 

Hailing from Paris, Франција, 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. Сега, 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 во август, 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 борец сезона 23. Hailing from Lostwithiel, Корнвол, Англија, Jackson will have the home crowd to her advantage at Bellator 191.

Заврши Bellator 191: McDonald vs. Ligier Карта за борба:

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

Women’s Flyweight Co-Main Event: Valerie Letourneau (8-6) наспроти. Kate Jackson (9-2-1)

Тешка категорија во борба: Џејмс Томпсон (20-16, 1 Соединетите Американски Држави) наспроти. Philip De Fries (13-6, 1 Соединетите Американски Држави)

Лесен меч за одлики: Jeremy Petley (11-8) наспроти. Lewis Monarch (9-2)

 

Прелиминарните картички:

Лесен прелиминарен меч: Mohammad Yahya (3-1) наспроти. 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 Јан. 20

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

 

На Bellator 192: Лима vs. MacDonald на Јануари 20, 2018 at The Forum in Los Angeles, the tournament will begin with former champ Квинтон "дивеење" Џексон (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.

 

Кратко потоа, Мет Mitrione (12-5) ќе се сретне Рој Нелсон (23-14) на Февруари 16 на Bellator 194, an event which will emanate from the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Конектикат. In April, the greatest heavyweight of all time Fedor Emelianenko (36-5, 1 Соединетите Американски Држави) battles former UFC champ Френк 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 Рајан Бадер (24-5) taking on former STRIKEFORCE champ "Кралот Мо" Lawal (21-6, 1 Соединетите Американски Држави) 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.

 

Подолу, you will find the official trailer for the Bellator MMA World Grand Prix 2018 Во тешка категорија турнир. Please feel free to share:

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Bellator Heavyweight Grand Prix First-Round Matchups:

Bellator 192 at The Forum – Јан. 20, 2018: Квинтон "дивеење" Џексон (37-12) наспроти. Chael Sonnen (30-15-1)

Bellator 194 at Mohegan Sun Arena – Февруари. 16, 2018: Мет Mitrione (12-5) наспроти. Рој Нелсон (23-14)

Bellator at Allstate Arena – April, 2018: Fedor Emelianenko (36-5, 1 Соединетите Американски Држави) наспроти. Френк Мир (18-11)

Bellator at SAP Center – May, 2018: Рајан Бадер (24-5) наспроти. “King Mo” Lawal (21-6, 1 Соединетите Американски Држави)

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

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

ЛОС АНЏЕЛЕС – Bellator returns to Florence, Italy on Сабота, Декември 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 вечер. И/7 вечер. CT and will be immediately followed by Кикбокс во Белатор 8. Tickets for the event start at just €30 and are available at Bellator.com.

 

Bellator 190 will be headlined by current middleweight champ Рафаел Карваљо (14-1), who will defend his title against Italy’s popular knockout artist, Alessio “Legionarius” Sakara (19-11, 2 Соединетите Американски Држави). Во прилог, Брендон Girtz (14-7) носи на Luca Jelcic (10-2) на лесни, а Mihail Nica (6-0) ги исполнува Carlos Miranda (10-3) in second lightweight clash. A women’s flyweight offering rounds out the card when Lena Ovchynnikova (12-4, 1 Соединетите Американски Држави) битки Алехандра Лара (6-1).

 

Во меѓувреме, Кикбокс во Белатор 8 boasts a pair of world champions in Рејмонд Даниелс (12-3) и Kevin Ross (45-12) преземање на Giannis Boukis (27-1) и Hamza Imane (49-12-2) соодветно, 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 130та time versus Piergiulio Paolucci (24-5-1) and Canadian featherweight Габриел Варга (13-5) rounds out the card in a matchup with Roberto Georghita (30-6-3).

 

Заврши Bellator 190: Карваљо vs. Sakara Card:

Middleweight World Title Main Event: Рафаел Карваљо (14-1) наспроти. Алесио Sakara (19-11, 2 Соединетите Американски Држави)

Лесен меч на главната картичка: Брендон Girtz (14-7) наспроти. Luka Jelcic (10-2)

Women’s Flyweight Main Card Bout: Lena Ovchynnikova (12-4, 1 Соединетите Американски Држави) наспроти. Алехандра Лара (6-1)

Лесен меч на главната картичка: Mihail Nica (6-0) наспроти. Carlos Miranda (10-3)

 

Прелиминарните картички:

Прелиминарен меч во средна категорија: Gregory Babene (18-11) наспроти. Tony Zanko (1-4)

Заврши Кикбокс во Белатор 8: Daniels vs. Boukis Card:

Полусредна категорија главниот настан (non-title): Рејмонд Даниелс (12-3) наспроти. Giannis Boukis (27-1)

Натпревар за главна картичка во средна категорија: Џо Шилинг (22-9) наспроти. Filipino Verlinden (44-18-1)

161 lb. Меч на главната картичка во тешка категорија: John Wayne Parr (97-32) наспроти. Piergiulio Paolucci (24-5-1)

Лесен меч на главната картичка (non-title): Kevin Ross (45-12) наспроти. Hamza Imane (49-12-2)

Пет категорија во главната карта: Габриел Варга (13-5) наспроти. 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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Ноад Лахат (12-3) поразен Еремија Монаган (11-6) преку едногласна одлука (29-27 x3)

 

Фото-Галерија: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/lqlr8xxw8peeomk/AAAKwiHgTm33fMz6nJjFBDbga?dl=0

 

Haim Gozali (8-4) поразен Arsen Faitovich (4-2) преку поднесување (триаголник задави) на :45 на првиот круг

 

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

 

Џон Салтер (15-3) поразен Jason Radcliffe (12-5) преку поднесување (задните гол задави) на 1:55 на првиот круг

 

Фото-Галерија: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/zeo87htbnc43m3h/AACnythlTH09nBjv1br0AlYIa?dl=0

 

Дениз Киелхолц (1-1) поразен Jessica Middleton (2-3) преку поднесување (armbar) на 1:16 на првиот круг

 

Фото-Галерија: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/7smow9ic1rokft0/AADpDDq3mRQt3Pj2CTpjcdFxa?dl=0

 

Прелиминарните картички:

Luiz Rocha (4-1) поразен Almog Shay (2-2) преку едногласна одлука (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

Assaf Batan (1-0) поразен Mor Attias (0-1) преку поднесување (задните гол задави) на 4:08 на три тркалезни

Matan Levi (3-0) поразен Erik Sianov (0-1) преку одлука на мнозинството (28-28, 29-27, 29-27)

Raz Bring (3-0) поразен Nadim Kablan (1-1) преку едногласна одлука (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Moshe Ben Chimol (2-0) поразен Ivan Solomatov (0-1) преку поднесување (armbar) на 4:00 на првиот круг

Adam Keresh (1-0) поразен Римската Kushnir (0-1) преку TKO (тупаници ) на 3:00 на вториот круг

Natanial Parisi (1-0) поразен Or Eliov (0-1) преку поднесување (anaconda choke) на 3:45 на првиот круг

Gad David Abisror (Деби) наспроти. Alexander Trofimov (1-0) – Не натпревар (accidental foul)

Alexander Nikulin (3-0) поразен Rami Abuhav (0-1) преку КО на 1:57 на првиот круг

Oron Kahlon (3-0) поразен Julian Maloku (0-1) преку поднесување (тријаголник) на 2:08 на првиот круг

Олга Рубин (4-0) поразен Joana Filipa (0-1) преку TKO (штрајкови) на 3:46 на вториот круг

Shimon Gosh (6-2) поразен Francisco Silva (1-1) преку едногласна одлука (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. Под раководство на ветеран борбата промотор Скот Coker, Bellator е достапен за речиси 1 billion people worldwide in over 160 земји. Во Соединетите Американски Држави, 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, живеат настан оркестрација, борец развој / односи, место набавки, спонзорство креирање / развој, меѓународни дозволи, маркетинг, рекламирање, Комисијата за односи со јавност и. Bellator is based in Hollywood, Калифорнија. and owned by entertainment giant Viacom, дом на светски премиерот забава брендови кои се поврзете со публиката преку релевантни содржини преку телевизија, филм, интернет и мобилни платформи.

 

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FNU Борбен спортови Прикажи: Тони, Tom and Rich Discuss All Things Combat Sports

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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?

 

 

 

 

 

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BELLATOR TO GIVE AWAY COMMEMORATIVE BOBBLEHEAD CELEBRATING LIFE OF KIMBO SLICE AT BELLATOR 192 ONSATURDAY, Јан. 20 Во Лос Анџелес

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ШТО: Limited-Edition Kimbo сечете Bobblehead Giveaway

 

The world lost an icon in June of 2016 with the passing of Kimbo сечете. 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 Сабота, Јан. 20, and will be limited to the first 5,000 fans in attendance for Bellator 192: Лима vs. MacDonald at The Forum in Los Angeles.

 

Подарокот за боб-глава е ограничен на еден по лице и ќе им биде достапен на сопствениците на продавници само по влегувањето во арената.

***Bobblehead giveaway is exclusively for Bellator 192 држачи за тикет ***

***Bobbleheads дистрибуирани на местата каде што се влегува, само додека резервите траат на секој влез ***

КАДЕ: The Forum

3900 На. Manchester Blvd.

Inglewood, Калифорнија. 90305

 

КОГА: Сабота, Јануари 20

Kimbo сечете (5-2, 1 Соединетите Американски Држави)

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 на The Ultimate борец, 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.

 

БОРБА ИНФО: Bellator 192: Лима vs. MacDonald will be broadcast LIVE and FREE on Paramount Network at 9 вечер. И/8 вечер. КТ, додека прелиминарната акција ќе се пренесува на Bellator.com и апликацијата Bellator Mobile. Билетите за настанот се на продажба сега и може да се купат Bellator.com, како и Ticketmaster.com.

 

Ажурирано Bellator 192: MacDonald vs. Вар Карта за борба:

Welterweight World Title Main Event: Даглас Лима (29-6) наспроти. Рори МекДоналд (19-4)

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

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TICKETS FOR BELLATOR 193 GO ON SALE Овој петок АТ 3 Вечер. PST

 

ЛОС АНЏЕЛЕС – Bellator returns to Pechanga Resort & Казино во Temecula, Калифорнија. за Bellator 193 на Петок, Јан. 26, 2018. The card will be headlined by Riverside, California-native Lorenz Larkin (18-7, 1 Соединетите Американски Држави) against Menifee, Калифорнија Фернандо Гонзалез (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. Врати за настанот отворени 4 вечер. PST, while the preliminary card will kick-off at 5 вечер. PST. The event will be broadcast live and free on Paramount Network at 9 вечер. И/8 вечер. КТ, while preliminary action will stream on Bellator.com and the newly updated Bellator Mobile App. Additional bouts for Bellator 193: Larkin vs. Гонзалес ќе биде објавен наскоро.

 

Larkin enters his main event matchup against Gonzalez following must-see bouts against Даглас Лима и Пол Дејли во 2017. Сега, “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 надвор од 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, Калифорнија. the Millenia MMA-product will represent his nearby hometown proudly on Jan. 26.

 

Hailing from Menifee, Калифорнија., 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 краеви, including a pair of first round knockouts. Со 17 на неговата 27 победи во кариерата кои доаѓаат со нокаут или поднесување, “The Menifee Maniac” will look to see his win-streak continue following his recent success against Brennan Ward at Bellator 193.

 

Ажурирано Bellator 193: Larkin vs. Гонзалес Карта за борба:

Catchweight (180 lbs.) Главниот настан: Lorenz Larkin (18-7, 1 Соединетите Американски Држави) наспроти. Фернандо Гонзалез (27-14)

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AHEAD OF BELLATOR 188 Оваа недела, 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 Ноад Лахат (11-3) и Haim Gozali (7-4), along with Bellator heavyweight Fedor Emelianenko (36-5, 1 Соединетите Американски Држави) and Bellator brand ambassador Ројс 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. Дополнително, the preliminary bouts feature many of Israel’s best up-and-coming regional talent.

 

Bellator 188: Lahat vs. Labiano се одвива Четврток, Ноември. 16 at the Menora Mivtachim Arena in Tel Aviv and airs free on Spike this Петок, Ноември. 17 на 9 вечер. EST/8 вечер. CST. Full card details can be found below.

 

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

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

 

 

Заврши Bellator 188: Lahat vs. Labiano Карта за борба:

Featherweight Main Event: Ноад Лахат (11-3) наспроти. Еремија Монаган (11-5)

Ко-главен настан во тешка категорија: Haim Gozali (7-4) наспроти. Arsen Faitovich (4-1)

Функција за средна категорија: Џон Салтер (14-3) наспроти. Jason Radcliffe (12-4)

Women’s Flyweight Feature Bout: Дениз Киелхолц (0-1) наспроти. Jessica Middleton (2-2)

 

Прелиминарните картички:

Прелиминарен меч во тешка категорија: Kiril Medvedovsky (11-5) наспроти. Luiz Rocha (3-1)

Лесен прелиминарен меч: Mor Attias (Деби) наспроти. Assaf Batan (Деби)

Прелиминарен меч во тешка категорија: Erik Sianov (0-1) наспроти. Matan Levi (2-0)

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

Прелиминарен меч во перо категорија: Moshe Ben Chimol (1-0) наспроти. Ivan Solomatov (Деби)

Прелиминарен меч во тешка категорија: Adam Keresh (Деби) наспроти. Roman Kushnir (Деби)

Прелиминарен меч во перо категорија: Or Eliov (Деби) наспроти. Natanial Parisi (Деби)

Прелиминарен меч во тешка категорија: Gad David Abisror (Деби) наспроти. Alexander Trofimov (1-0)

Прелиминарен меч во Бантам категорија: Anthony Nisim Mor (Деби) наспроти. Shay Almog (2-1)

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

Лесен прелиминарен меч: Julian Maloku (Деби) наспроти. Oron Kahlon (2-0)

Прелиминарен меч во перо категорија: Joana Filipa (Деби) наспроти. Олга Рубин (3-0)

Прелиминарен меч во тешка категорија: Francisco Silva (1-0) наспроти. Shimon Gosh (5-2)

Bellator, мешани боречки вештини, МЛД, Спајк ТВ

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

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WINNER TO BE CROWNED NEW BELLATOR HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION

ЛОС АНЏЕЛЕС – 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 Квинтон "дивеење" Џексон (37-12), Рој Нелсон (23-14), Chael Sonnen (30-15-1),Френк Мир (18-11), “King Mo” (21-6, 1 Соединетите Американски Држави), Fedor Emelianenko (36-5, 1 Соединетите Американски Држави), Мет Mitrione (12-5) and Bellator light heavyweight champion Рајан Бадер (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. Претходно, 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, Дан Хендерсон |, “King Mo,” Kevin Randleman and, perhaps most-notably, his trilogy with fellow Bellator athlete Wanderlei Силва.

 

Се борат надвор од Лас Вегас, 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 сечете and later went on to win season 10 на The Ultimate борец. Со 19 на неговата 22 победи во кариерата дојде со нокаут или поднесување, 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, Андерсон Силва (два пати), Рашад Еванс, „Шогун“ Руа, 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 Ортиз на Bellator 170 in January and then went on to defeat Wanderlei Silva in the main event of Bellator: NYC.

 

Френк Мир приклучи Bellator претходно оваа година, по 15 years under in the UFC where he became a two-time world champion, собрани 16 victories and defeated the who’s who of heavyweight contenders, вклучувајќи Брок Lesnar, "Големата чекор", Силва, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and Roy Nelson. Се борат надвор од Лас Вегас, Мир постави бројни рекорди додека се натпреваруваат со својот поранешен промоција, истакната од страна на повеќето борби (27), победи (16), и поднесоци (8) во тешка категорија историја. Со 14 на неговата 18 победи во кариерата дојде со нокаут или поднесување, 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 тепачки, 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.

 

Поранешниот шампион PRIDE, "Последниот император", е еден од најпочитуваните и почитувана во тешка категорија борци спортот го видел. Камено лице и тишина, Emelianenko пофали еден од најимпресивните непобедливост во историјата на МЛД, не губи рунда помеѓу 2001 и 2009. А мулти-светски шампион во МЛД и самбо, Fedor неодамна се врати во спортот по кратка пауза, 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 Њујорк 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, Аризона., 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 борец 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, Рашад Еванс, as well as two wins over Фил Дејвис. 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 Рајан Бадер (24-5)

Fedor Emelianenko (36-5, 1 Соединетите Американски Држави)

Квинтон "дивеење" Џексон (37-12)

“King Mo” Lawal (21-6, 1 Соединетите Американски Држави)

Френк Мир (18-11)

Мет Mitrione (12-5)

Рој Нелсон (23-14)

Chael Sonnen (30-15-1)

 

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Bellator, мешани боречки вештини, МЛД, Спајк ТВ, борење, WWE

JAKE HAGER, FORMERLY KNOWN AS WWE’S JACK SWAGGER, SIGNS EXCLUSIVE MULTI-YEAR DEAL WITH BELLATOR MMA

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ЛОС АНЏЕЛЕС – 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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