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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

АНЂЕЛИ - Two of Bellator’s top recent free agent signings, Мицхаел МцДоналд (17-4) и Валерие Летоурнеау (8-6), will both make their long-awaited promotional debuts during Беллатор 191 at Metro Radio Arena in Newcastle, England on Петак, Нов. 15.

 

“Mayday” will take on Peter Ligier (8-1-1) in a bantamweight main event, while “Trouble” will compete at flyweight against Кате Јацксон (9-2-1) у ко-Маин Евент. Додатно, British heavyweights collide when James “The Colossus” Thompson (20-16, 1 НЦ) returns to the Bellator cage where he meets Philip De Fries (13-6, 1 НЦ). Коначно, 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 Петак, Нов. 15 у 9 п.м. И/ 8 п.м. ЦТ. Tickets for the event can be purchased from Ticketmaster.co.uk & event.co.uk.

 

На само 26 година, 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 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. Са 15 finishes in his 17 осваја као професионалац, McDonald will look to hand Ligier his first stoppage loss of his career.

 

Hailing from Paris, Француска, 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. Сада, 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 у августу, 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 Ултимате Фигхтер сезона 23. Hailing from Lostwithiel, Претраживање, Енглеска, Jackson will have the home crowd to her advantage at Беллатор 191.

комплетан Беллатор 191: McDonald vs. Ligier Фигхт Цард:

Bantamweight Main Event: Мицхаел МцДоналд (17-4) вс. Peter Ligier (8-1-1)

Women’s Flyweight Co-Main Event: Валерие Летоурнеау (8-6) вс. Кате Јацксон (9-2-1)

Тешка категорија: Јамес Тхомпсон (20-16, 1 НЦ) вс. Philip De Fries (13-6, 1 НЦ)

Лагана карактерна борба: Jeremy Petley (11-8) вс. Lewis Monarch (9-2)

 

Прелиминарни картица:

Лака прелиминарна борба: Mohammad Yahya (3-1) вс. 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 ATБеллатор 192 IN LA ON ЈАН. 20

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

 

У Беллатор 192: Лима вс. MacDonald о Јануар 20, 2018 at The Forum in Los Angeles, the tournament will begin with former champ Куинтон "Рампаге" Јацксон (37-12) taking on renowned trash-talker Цхаел Соннен (30-15-1) in an exciting first-round matchup. The event will air on the soon-to-launch Paramount Network.

 

Убрзо након тога, мат Митрионе (12-5) ће се састати Рои Нелсон (23-14) о Фебруар 16 у Беллатор 194, an event which will emanate from the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Цонн. In April, the greatest heavyweight of all time Федор Емелианенко (36-5, 1 НЦ) battles former UFC champ Франк 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 "Кинг Мо" Лауал (21-6, 1 НЦ) 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.

 

Испод, you will find the official trailer for the Bellator MMA World Grand Prix 2018 Тешкој категорији Турнир. Please feel free to share:

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Bellator Heavyweight Grand Prix First-Round Matchups:

Беллатор 192 at The Forum – Јан. 20, 2018: Куинтон "Рампаге" Јацксон (37-12) вс. Цхаел Соннен (30-15-1)

Беллатор 194 at Mohegan Sun Arena – Јан. 16, 2018: мат Митрионе (12-5) вс. Рои Нелсон (23-14)

Bellator at Allstate Arena – April, 2018: Федор Емелианенко (36-5, 1 НЦ) вс. Франк Мир (18-11)

Bellator at SAP Center – May, 2018: Рајан Бадер (24-5) вс. “King Mo” Лауал (21-6, 1 НЦ)

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

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

ЛОС АНГЕЛЕС – Bellator returns to Florence, Italy on Субота, Децембар 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 п.м. И/7 п.м. CT and will be immediately followed by Беллатор Кицкбокинг 8. Tickets for the event start at just €30 and are available at Беллатор.цом.

 

Беллатор 190 will be headlined by current middleweight champ Рафаел Царвалхо (14-1), who will defend his title against Italy’s popular knockout artist, Alessio “Legionarius” Sakara (19-11, 2 НЦ). Додатно, Брендон Гиртз (14-7) поприма Luca Jelcic (10-2) на лаган, док Mihail Nica (6-0) меетс Carlos Miranda (10-3) in second lightweight clash. A women’s flyweight offering rounds out the card when Lena Ovchynnikova (12-4, 1 НЦ) битака Алејандра Лара (6-1).

 

У међувремену, Беллатор Кицкбокинг 8 boasts a pair of world champions in Раимонд Даниелс (12-3) и Kevin Ross (45-12) преузимајући Giannis Boukis (27-1) и Hamza Imane (49-12-2) односно, 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 Јохн Ваине Парр (97-32) competes for the 130тх time versus Piergiulio Paolucci (24-5-1) and Canadian featherweight Габријел Варга (13-5) rounds out the card in a matchup with Roberto Georghita (30-6-3).

 

комплетан Беллатор 190: царвалхо против. Sakara Цард:

Middleweight World Title Main Event: Рафаел Царвалхо (14-1) вс. Алессио Сакара (19-11, 2 НЦ)

Lightweight Main Card Bout: Брендон Гиртз (14-7) вс. Luka Jelcic (10-2)

Борба за главну карту у женској мушкој категорији: Lena Ovchynnikova (12-4, 1 НЦ) вс. Алејандра Лара (6-1)

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

 

Прелиминарни картица:

Претежни меч у средњој категорији: Gregory Babene (18-11) вс. Tony Zanko (1-4)

комплетан Беллатор Кицкбокинг 8: Daniels vs. Boukis Цард:

Велтервеигхт Маин Евент (non-title): Раимонд Даниелс (12-3) вс. Giannis Boukis (27-1)

Бој главне карте у средњој категорији: Џо Шилинг (22-9) вс. Filipino Verlinden (44-18-1)

161 лб. Catchweight Main Card Bout: Јохн Ваине Парр (97-32) вс. Piergiulio Paolucci (24-5-1)

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

Борба за главну карту у перолакој категорији: Габријел Варга (13-5) вс. 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) поражен Јеремија Монаган (11-6) једногласна одлука (29-27 Кс3)

 

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

 

Хаим Гозали (8-4) поражен Arsen Faitovich (4-2) субмиссион (Триангле Цхоке) у :45 округлог једног

 

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

 

Јохн Салтер (15-3) поражен Jason Radcliffe (12-5) субмиссион (позади-Накед Цхоке) у 1:55 округлог једног

 

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

 

Денисе Киелхолтз (1-1) поражен Jessica Middleton (2-3) субмиссион (Армбар) у 1:16 округлог једног

 

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

 

Прелиминарни картица:

Luiz Rocha (4-1) поражен Almog Shay (2-2) једногласна одлука (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

Assaf Batan (1-0) поражен Mor Attias (0-1) субмиссион (позади-Накед Цхоке) у 4:08 рунде три

Matan Levi (3-0) поражен Erik Sianov (0-1) преко одлуке већине (28-28, 29-27, 29-27)

Raz Bring (3-0) поражен Nadim Kablan (1-1) једногласна одлука (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Moshe Ben Chimol (2-0) поражен Ivan Solomatov (0-1) субмиссион (Армбар) у 4:00 округлог једног

Adam Keresh (1-0) поражен Римски Kushnir (0-1) ТКО (ударци ) у 3:00 рунде два

Natanial Parisi (1-0) поражен Or Eliov (0-1) субмиссион (anaconda choke) у 3:45 округлог једног

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

Alexander Nikulin (3-0) поражен Rami Abuhav (0-1) преко КО у 1:57 округлог једног

Oron Kahlon (3-0) поражен Julian Maloku (0-1) субмиссион (triangle) у 2:08 округлог једног

Олга Рубин (4-0) поражен Joana Filipa (0-1) ТКО (штрајкови) у 3:46 рунде два

Shimon Gosh (6-2) поражен Francisco Silva (1-1) једногласна 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 руководством ветерана борба промотора Сцотт Цокер, Беллатор је доступан готово 1 billion people worldwide in over 160 Земље. У Сједињеним Америчким Државама, 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, догађај уживо Оркестрација, развојни борац / односи, венуе набавке, Стварање спонзорство / развој, Међународни лиценцирање, маркетинг, оглашавање, публицитет и провизија односи. Bellator is based in Hollywood, Калиф. and owned by entertainment giant Viacom, дом за забаву премијер светских брендова који повезују са публиком кроз занимљив материјал широм телевизији, филм, Онлине и мобилне платформе.

 

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Име непознато Борилачки спортови Покажи: 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 У Лос Анђелесу

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ШТА: Limited-Edition Кимбо Слице Bobblehead Giveaway

 

The world lost an icon in June of 2016 with the passing of Кимбо Слице. 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 Субота, Јан. 20, and will be limited to the first 5,000 fans in attendance for Беллатор 192: Лима вс. 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***

ГДЕ: The Forum

3900 W. Manchester Blvd.

Инглвуд, Калиф. 90305

 

КАДА: Субота, Јануар 20

Кимбо Слице (5-2, 1 НЦ)

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 од Ултимате Фигхтер, 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.

 

БОРБА ИНФО: Беллатор 192: Лима вс. MacDonald will be broadcast LIVE and FREE on Paramount Network at 9 п.м. И/8 п.м. ЦТ, 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 Беллатор.цом, as well as Ticketmaster.com.

 

Упдатед Беллатор 192: МацДоналд вс. Креч Фигхт Цард:

Welterweight World Title Main Event: Доуглас Лима (29-6) вс. Рори МацДоналд (19-4)

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SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA’S LORENZ LARKIN AND FERNANDO GONZALEZ MEET IN MAIN EVENT OF BELLATOR 193 НА Пецханга Ресорт & CASINO ON JAN. 26

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TICKETS FOR Беллатор 193 GO ON SALE ОВО ПЕТАК НА 3 П.М. ПСТ

 

ЛОС АНГЕЛЕС – Bellator returns to Pechanga Resort & Казино у Темецула, Калиф. за Беллатор 193 о Петак, Јан. 26, 2018. The card will be headlined by Riverside, California-native Lorenz Larkin (18-7, 1 НЦ) against Menifee, Калифорнија је Фернандо Гонзалес (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. Врата за случај отвореном у 4 п.м. ПСТ, while the preliminary card will kick-off at 5 п.м. ПСТ. The event will be broadcast live and free on Paramount Network at 9 п.м. И/8 п.м. ЦТ, while preliminary action will stream on Bellator.com and the newly updated Bellator Mobile App. Additional bouts for Беллатор 193: Larkin vs. Гонзалез ће бити објављен ускоро.

 

Larkin enters his main event matchup against Gonzalez following must-see bouts against Доуглас Лима и Паул Далеи у 2017. Сада, “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 od 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, Калиф. the Millenia MMA-product will represent his nearby hometown proudly on Jan. 26.

 

Hailing from Menifee, Цалиф., 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 крајеви, including a pair of first round knockouts. Са 17 његовог 27 победе у каријери долазе нокаутом или подношењем, “The Menifee Maniac” will look to see his win-streak continue following his recent success against Brennan Ward at Беллатор 193.

 

Упдатед Беллатор 193: Larkin vs. Гонзалез Фигхт Цард:

Цатцхвеигхт (180 кг.) Маин Евент: Lorenz Larkin (18-7, 1 НЦ) вс. Фернандо Гонзалес (27-14)

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AHEAD OF BELLATOR 188 ОВЕ НЕДЕЉЕ, 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, Беллатор 188 competitors Noad Lahat (11-3) и Хаим Гозали (7-4), along with Bellator heavyweight Федор Емелианенко (36-5, 1 НЦ) and Bellator brand ambassador Роице Грацие, 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. Додатно, the preliminary bouts feature many of Israel’s best up-and-coming regional talent.

 

Беллатор 188: Lahat vs. Labiano одвија Четвртак, Нов. 16 at the Menora Mivtachim Arena in Tel Aviv and airs free on Spike this Петак, Нов. 17 у 9 п.м. ЕСТ/8 п.м. ЕСТ. Full card details can be found below.

 

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

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

 

 

комплетан Беллатор 188: Lahat vs. Labiano Фигхт Цард:

Перолаки главни догађај: Noad Lahat (11-3) вс. Јеремија Монаган (11-5)

Колумниста у полутешкој категорији: Хаим Гозали (7-4) вс. Arsen Faitovich (4-1)

Борба за средњу категорију: Јохн Салтер (14-3) вс. Jason Radcliffe (12-4)

Women’s Flyweight Feature Bout: Денисе Киелхолтз (0-1) вс. Jessica Middleton (2-2)

 

Прелиминарни картица:

Претечај у полутешкој категорији: Kiril Medvedovsky (11-5) вс. Luiz Rocha (3-1)

Лака прелиминарна борба: Mor Attias (Деби) вс. Assaf Batan (Деби)

Претечај у полутешкој категорији: Erik Sianov (0-1) вс. Matan Levi (2-0)

Цатцхвеигхт (128 кг.) Preliminary Bout: Nadim Kablan (Деби) вс. Raz Bring (2-1)

Перолака прелиминарна борба: Moshe Ben Chimol (1-0) вс. Ivan Solomatov (Деби)

Претешка борба у тешкој категорији: Adam Keresh (Деби) вс. Roman Kushnir (Деби)

Перолака прелиминарна борба: Or Eliov (Деби) вс. Natanial Parisi (Деби)

Претечај у полутешкој категорији: Gad David Abisror (Деби) вс. Alexander Trofimov (1-0)

Бантам категорија прелиминарни окршај: Anthony Nisim Mor (Деби) вс. Shay Almog (2-1)

Цатцхвеигхт (187 кг.) Preliminary Bout: Rami Abuhav (Деби) вс. Alexander Nikulin (2-0)

Лака прелиминарна борба: Julian Maloku (Деби) вс. Oron Kahlon (2-0)

Перолака прелиминарна борба: Joana Filipa (Деби) вс. Олга Рубин (3-0)

Претечај у полутешкој категорији: Francisco Silva (1-0) вс. 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

ЛОС АНГЕЛЕС – 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 Куинтон "Рампаге" Јацксон (37-12), Рои Нелсон (23-14), Цхаел Соннен (30-15-1),Франк Мир (18-11), “King Mo” (21-6, 1 НЦ), Федор Емелианенко (36-5, 1 НЦ), мат Митрионе (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 Вандерлеи Силва.

 

Фигхтинг из Лас Вегаса, Roy Nelson made his Bellator debut earlier this year with a hard-fought victory over Јави Аиала following an eight-year, 19-fight run with UFC that saw him earn wins over Mirko Cro Cop, Антонио Родриго Ногуеира, “Bigfoot” Silva and Cheick Kongo. “Big Country” also memorably defeated the late Кимбо Слице and later went on to win season 10 од Ултимате Фигхтер. Са 19 његовог 22 каријера освојити долази путем нокаутом или подношења, 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 (двапут), Rashad Evans, „Схогун“ 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 у Беллатор 170 in January and then went on to defeat Wanderlei Silva in the main event of Беллатор: NYC.

 

Френк мир придружио Беллатор раније ове године после 15 years under in the UFC where he became a two-time world champion, прикупљени 16 victories and defeated the who’s who of heavyweight contenders, укључујући Броцк Леснар, "Јети" Силва, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and Roy Nelson. Фигхтинг из Лас Вегаса, Мир сет бројне рекорде, а такмичи са својим бившим промоције, наглашени су у већини борби (27), победе (16), и поднесака (8) у тешкој категорији историји. Са 14 његовог 18 каријера освојити долази путем нокаутом или подношења, 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 туче, 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 Васселл, Гегард Мусаси, Roger Gracie and has split a pair of bouts with “Rampage” Jackson with their series tied at one win each.

 

Бивши Приде шампион, "Тхе цар" је један од најцењенијих и најпоштованијих тешке категорије бораца спорт је видели. Камена лица и тиха, Федор хвалио један од најупечатљивијих без пораза пруге у историји ММА, не губи борбу између 2001 и 2009. Мулти-пут светски шампион у ВМА и Самбо, Федор недавно вратио у спорту, након кратког паузе, 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 Њујорку 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, 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 Ултимате Фигхтер 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 Пхил Давис. 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)

Федор Емелианенко (36-5, 1 НЦ)

Куинтон "Рампаге" Јацксон (37-12)

“King Mo” Лауал (21-6, 1 НЦ)

Франк Мир (18-11)

мат Митрионе (12-5)

Рои Нелсон (23-14)

Цхаел Соннен (30-15-1)

 

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Беллатор, Микед Мартиал Артс, ММА, Спике ТВ, рвање, ВВЕ

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

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ЛОС АНГЕЛЕС – Bellator is pleased to announce that it has reached a multi-fight, multi-year deal with Јаке 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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