ट्याग अभिलेखालयबाट: Bellator

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

द एन्जल्स - Two of Bellator’s top recent free agent signings, Michael McDonald (17-4) र Valerie Letourneau (8-6), will both make their long-awaited promotional debuts during Bellator 191 at Metro Radio Arena in Newcastle, England on शुक्रबार, Dec. 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) यो सह-मुख्य घटना मा. साथै, British heavyweights collide when James “The Colossus” Thompson (20-16, 1 कांग्रेस) returns to the Bellator cage where he meets Philip De Fries (13-6, 1 कांग्रेस). अन्तमा, 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 शुक्रबार, Dec. 15 मा 9 p.m. र/ 8 p.m. CT. Tickets for the event can be purchased from Ticketmaster.co.uk & event.co.uk.

 

मा मात्र 26 वर्ष, McDonald will enter the Bellator cage with experience against some of the top bantamweights the sport of MMA has to offer, including Renan Barao, यूहन्ना 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. संग 15 finishes in his 17 एक व्यावसायिक रूपमा जीत, McDonald will look to hand Ligier his first stoppage loss of his career.

 

Hailing from Paris, फ्रान्स, 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. अब, 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 अगस्ट मा, 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 परम लडाकू मौसम 23. Hailing from Lostwithiel, कर्नवाल, इङ्गल्याण्ड, Jackson will have the home crowd to her advantage at Bellator 191.

Complete Bellator 191: McDonald vs. Ligier लडाई कार्ड:

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

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

Heavyweight Feature Bout: जेम्स थमसन (20-16, 1 कांग्रेस) बनाम. Philip De Fries (13-6, 1 कांग्रेस)

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

 

प्रारम्भिक कार्ड:

Lightweight Preliminary Bout: Mohammad Yahya (3-1) बनाम. 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 ATBELLATOR 192 IN LA ON पुस. 20

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

 

मा Bellator 192: लीमा बनाम. MacDonald मा जनवरी 20, 2018 at The Forum in Los Angeles, the tournament will begin with former champ Quinton "Rampage" जैक्सन (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.

 

त्यसको केही समयपछि, मत्ती Mitrione (12-5) पूरा हुनेछ रय नेल्सन (23-14) मा फेब्रुअरी 16 मा 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 कांग्रेस) battles former UFC champ फ्रैंक मीर(18-11) inside Allstate Arena in Chicago in a long-awaited clash. The final first round bout will feature current Bellator light heavyweight champion रयान Bader (24-5) taking on former STRIKEFORCE champ "राजा मो" Lawal (21-6, 1 कांग्रेस) 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.

 

तल, you will find the official trailer for the Bellator MMA World Grand Prix 2018 हैवीवेट प्रतियोगिताको. Please feel free to share:

Watch video here

 

Bellator Heavyweight Grand Prix First-Round Matchups:

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

Bellator 194 at Mohegan Sun Arena – Feb. 16, 2018: मत्ती Mitrione (12-5) बनाम. रय नेल्सन (23-14)

Bellator at Allstate Arena – April, 2018: Fedor Emelianenko (36-5, 1 कांग्रेस) बनाम. फ्रैंक मीर (18-11)

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

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 BELLATOR 190

LOS ANGELES – Bellator returns to Florence, Italy on शनिबार, डिसेम्बर 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. र/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 राफेल Carvalho (14-1), who will defend his title against Italy’s popular knockout artist, Alessio “Legionarius” Sakara (19-11, 2 कांग्रेस). साथै, ब्रैंडन Girtz (14-7) मा लिन्छ Luca Jelcic (10-2) हल्के मा, जबकि Mihail Nica (6-0) भेट्छन् Carlos Miranda (10-3) in second lightweight clash. A women’s flyweight offering rounds out the card when Lena Ovchynnikova (12-4, 1 कांग्रेस) लडाई Alejandra Lara (6-1).

 

यसैबीच, Bellator Kickboxing 8 boasts a pair of world champions in Raymond Daniels (12-3) र Kevin Ross (45-12) मा लिएर Giannis Boukis (27-1) र Hamza Imane (49-12-2) क्रमशः, 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 गब्रिएल Varga (13-5) rounds out the card in a matchup with Roberto Georghita (30-6-3).

 

Complete Bellator 190: Carvalho बनाम. Sakara Card:

Middleweight World Title Main Event: राफेल Carvalho (14-1) बनाम. एलेसियो Sakara (19-11, 2 कांग्रेस)

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

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

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

 

प्रारम्भिक कार्ड:

Middleweight Preliminary Bout: Gregory Babene (18-11) बनाम. Tony Zanko (1-4)

Complete Bellator Kickboxing 8: Daniels vs. Boukis Card:

Welterweight मुख्य घटना (non-title): Raymond Daniels (12-3) बनाम. Giannis Boukis (27-1)

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

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

Lightweight Main Card Bout (non-title): Kevin Ross (45-12) बनाम. Hamza Imane (49-12-2)

Featherweight Main Card Bout: गब्रिएल Varga (13-5) बनाम. 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) पराजित यर्मिया Monaghan (11-6) सर्वसम्मत निर्णय मार्फत (29-27 x3)

 

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

 

Haim Gozali (8-4) पराजित Arsen Faitovich (4-2) जम्मा मार्फत (त्रिकोण निसास्सिनु) मा :45 राउन्ड एक को

 

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

 

यूहन्ना साल्टर (15-3) पराजित Jason Radcliffe (12-5) जम्मा मार्फत (पछि-नाङ्गो दमा) मा 1:55 राउन्ड एक को

 

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

 

Denise Kielholtz (1-1) पराजित Jessica Middleton (2-3) जम्मा मार्फत (armbar) मा 1:16 राउन्ड एक को

 

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

 

प्रारम्भिक कार्ड:

Luiz Rocha (4-1) पराजित Almog Shay (2-2) सर्वसम्मत निर्णय मार्फत (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

Assaf Batan (1-0) पराजित Mor Attias (0-1) जम्मा मार्फत (पछि-नाङ्गो दमा) मा 4:08 राउन्ड तीन

Matan Levi (3-0) पराजित Erik Sianov (0-1) बहुमत निर्णय मार्फत (28-28, 29-27, 29-27)

Raz Bring (3-0) पराजित Nadim Kablan (1-1) सर्वसम्मत निर्णय मार्फत (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Moshe Ben Chimol (2-0) पराजित Ivan Solomatov (0-1) जम्मा मार्फत (armbar) मा 4:00 राउन्ड एक को

Adam Keresh (1-0) पराजित रोमन Kushnir (0-1) TKO मार्फत (घूंसे ) मा 3:00 राउन्ड दुई

Natanial Parisi (1-0) पराजित Or Eliov (0-1) जम्मा मार्फत (anaconda choke) मा 3:45 राउन्ड एक को

Gad David Abisror (पदार्पण) बनाम. Alexander Trofimov (1-0) – कुनै प्रतियोगिता (accidental foul)

Alexander Nikulin (3-0) पराजित Rami Abuhav (0-1) via KO at 1:57 राउन्ड एक को

Oron Kahlon (3-0) पराजित Julian Maloku (0-1) जम्मा मार्फत (triangle) मा 2:08 राउन्ड एक को

Olga Rubin (4-0) पराजित Joana Filipa (0-1) TKO मार्फत (आइपर्दा) मा 3:46 राउन्ड दुई

Shimon Gosh (6-2) पराजित Francisco Silva (1-1) सर्वसम्मत निर्णय मार्फत (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. अनुभवी झगडा प्रवर्तक स्कट Coker निर्देशनमा, Bellator लगभग उपलब्ध छ 1 billion people worldwide in over 160 देशहरुमा. संयुक्त राज्य अमेरिका मा, 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, जीवित घटना आर्केस्ट्रा, लडाकु विकास / सम्बन्ध, स्थल खरीद, प्रायोजन सृष्टि / विकास, अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय लाइसेन्स, विपणन, विज्ञापन, प्रचार र आयोग सम्बन्ध. Bellator is based in Hollywood, क्यालिफोर्निया. and owned by entertainment giant Viacom, टेलिभिजन भर सशक्त सामग्री माध्यम दर्शकहरु संग कनेक्ट संसारको प्रमुख मनोरञ्जन ब्रान्ड घर, चलचित्र, अनलाइन र मोबाइल प्लेटफर्म.

 

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FNU कम्ब्याट खेल देखाउनुहोस्: टोनी, Tom and Rich Discuss All Things Combat Sports

टम, 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, पुस. 20 लस एन्जलसका

 

 

के: 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 शनिबार, जनवरी. 20, and will be limited to the first 5,000 fans in attendance for Bellator 192: लीमा बनाम. 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***

कहाँ: The Forum

3900 यो. Manchester Blvd.

इङ्घलहुड, क्यालिफोर्निया. 90305

 

कहिले: शनिबार, जनवरी 20

Kimbo Slice (5-2, 1 कांग्रेस)

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 को परम लडाकू, 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 जानकारी: Bellator 192: लीमा बनाम. MacDonald will be broadcast LIVE and FREE on Paramount Network at 9 p.m. र/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.

 

Updated Bellator 192: MacDonald vs. कागति लडाई कार्ड:

Welterweight World Title Main Event: डगलस लीमा (29-6) बनाम. Rory MacDonald (19-4)

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

TICKETS FOR BELLATOR 193 GO ON SALE यस शुक्रवार AT 3 P.M. पीएसटी

 

LOS ANGELES – Bellator returns to Pechanga Resort & Temecula मा क्यासिनो, क्यालिफोर्निया. लागि Bellator 193 मा शुक्रबार, जनवरी. 26, 2018. The card will be headlined by Riverside, California-native Lorenz Larkin (18-7, 1 कांग्रेस) against Menifee, क्यालिफोर्निया गरेको फर्नान्डो गोंजालेज (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. मा खुला घटना लागि दरवाजे 4 p.m. पीएसटी, while the preliminary card will kick-off at 5 p.m. पीएसटी. The event will be broadcast live and free on Paramount Network at 9 p.m. र/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. गोंजालेज केही समयअघि घोषणा गरिनेछ.

 

Larkin enters his main event matchup against Gonzalez following must-see bouts against डगलस लीमा पावलले Daley मा 2017. अब, “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 बाहिर 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, क्यालिफोर्निया. the Millenia MMA-product will represent his nearby hometown proudly on Jan. 26.

 

Hailing from Menifee, क्यालिफोर्निया।, 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 अन्त, including a pair of first round knockouts. संग 17 को आफ्नो 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.

 

Updated Bellator 193: Larkin vs. गोंजालेज लडाई कार्ड:

Catchweight (180 lbs।) मुख्य घटना: Lorenz Larkin (18-7, 1 कांग्रेस) बनाम. फर्नान्डो गोंजालेज (27-14)

AHEAD OF BELLATOR 188 यस हप्ता, BELLATOR FIGHTERS MEET WITH ISRAELI PRIME MINISTER NETANYAHU IN JERUSALEM

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

 

JERUSALEM – Earlier today, Bellator 188 competitors Noad Lahat (11-3) र Haim Gozali (7-4), along with Bellator heavyweight Fedor Emelianenko (36-5, 1 कांग्रेस) and Bellator brand ambassador रयस 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. यसबाहेक, the preliminary bouts feature many of Israel’s best up-and-coming regional talent.

 

Bellator 188: Lahat vs. Labiano ठाँउ लिन्छ बिहीबार, नोभेम्बर. 16 at the Menora Mivtachim Arena in Tel Aviv and airs free on Spike this शुक्रबार, नोभेम्बर. 17 मा 9 p.m. EST/8 p.m. शिवाजी. Full card details can be found below.

 

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

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

 

 

Complete Bellator 188: Lahat vs. Labiano लडाई कार्ड:

फेदरवेट मुख्य घटना: Noad Lahat (11-3) बनाम. यर्मिया Monaghan (11-5)

Welterweight Co-Main Event: Haim Gozali (7-4) बनाम. Arsen Faitovich (4-1)

Middleweight Feature Bout: यूहन्ना साल्टर (14-3) बनाम. Jason Radcliffe (12-4)

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

 

प्रारम्भिक कार्ड:

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

Lightweight Preliminary Bout: Mor Attias (पदार्पण) बनाम. Assaf Batan (पदार्पण)

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

Catchweight (128 lbs।) Preliminary Bout: Nadim Kablan (पदार्पण) बनाम. Raz Bring (2-1)

Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Moshe Ben Chimol (1-0) बनाम. Ivan Solomatov (पदार्पण)

Heavyweight Preliminary Bout: Adam Keresh (पदार्पण) बनाम. Roman Kushnir (पदार्पण)

Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Or Eliov (पदार्पण) बनाम. Natanial Parisi (पदार्पण)

Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Gad David Abisror (पदार्पण) बनाम. Alexander Trofimov (1-0)

Bantamweight Preliminary Bout: Anthony Nisim Mor (पदार्पण) बनाम. Shay Almog (2-1)

Catchweight (187 lbs।) Preliminary Bout: Rami Abuhav (पदार्पण) बनाम. Alexander Nikulin (2-0)

Lightweight Preliminary Bout: Julian Maloku (पदार्पण) बनाम. Oron Kahlon (2-0)

Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Joana Filipa (पदार्पण) बनाम. Olga Rubin (3-0)

Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Francisco Silva (1-0) बनाम. Shimon Gosh (5-2)

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" जैक्सन (37-12), रय नेल्सन (23-14), Chael Sonnen (30-15-1),फ्रैंक मीर (18-11), “King Mo” (21-6, 1 कांग्रेस), Fedor Emelianenko (36-5, 1 कांग्रेस), मत्ती Mitrione (12-5) and Bellator light heavyweight champion रयान 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. पहिले, 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 सिल्वा.

 

लस भेगास बाहिर लडिरहेका, 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 को परम लडाकू. संग 19 को आफ्नो 22 क्यारियर नकआउट वा पेश्की बाटो द्वारा आउँदै जीत, 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, एन्डरसन सिल्वा (दुई), 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 टिटो Ortiz मा Bellator 170 in January and then went on to defeat Wanderlei Silva in the main event of Bellator: NYC.

 

फ्रैंक मीर यस वर्ष पहिले Bellator सामेल निम्न 15 years under in the UFC where he became a two-time world champion, संकलित 16 victories and defeated the who’s who of heavyweight contenders, बिज्जू Lesnar सहित, "Bigfoot" सिल्वा, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and Roy Nelson. लस भेगास बाहिर लडिरहेका, आफ्नो पूर्व पदोन्नति संग प्रतिस्पर्धा गर्दा मीर धेरै रेकर्ड सेट, सबैभन्दा झगडे द्वारा हाइलाइट (27), संग्रामहरू जीतेको (16), र प्रस्तुतिहरु (8) हैवीवेट इतिहास मा. संग 14 को आफ्नो 18 क्यारियर नकआउट वा पेश्की बाटो द्वारा आउँदै जीत, 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 झगडे, 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.

 

एक पूर्व घमन्ड च्याम्पियन, "पछिल्लो सम्राट" सबैभन्दा revered र सम्मान हैवीवेट लडाकूको खेल देखेको छ को छ. पत्थर-सामना र शान्त, Emelianenko एमएमए को इतिहास मा सबै भन्दा प्रभावशाली unbeaten streaks एक घमण्ड, बीच एक पल्ट गुमाउने छैन 2001 र 2009. एमएमए र स्याम्बो एक बहु-समय विश्व च्याम्पियन, Fedor हालै एक संक्षिप्त hiatus पछि खेल फर्के, 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 परम लडाकू 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 फिल डेविस. 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 रयान Bader (24-5)

Fedor Emelianenko (36-5, 1 कांग्रेस)

Quinton "Rampage" जैक्सन (37-12)

“King Mo” Lawal (21-6, 1 कांग्रेस)

फ्रैंक मीर (18-11)

मत्ती Mitrione (12-5)

रय नेल्सन (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 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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