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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

洛杉磯 - Two of Bellator’s top recent free agent signings, Michael McDonald (17-4) 和 瓦萊麗·萊托諾 (8-6), will both make their long-awaited promotional debuts during Bellator 191 at Metro Radio Arena in Newcastle, England on 星期五, 十二月. 15.

 

“Mayday” will take on Peter Ligier (8-1-1) in a bantamweight main event, while “Trouble” will compete at flyweight against 凱特·傑克遜 (9-2-1) 在合作的主要事件. 此外, 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). 最後, 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 星期五, 十二月. 15 在 9 P.M. AND/ 8 P.M. CT. Tickets for the event can be purchased from Ticketmaster.co.uk & event.co.uk.

 

僅在 26 歲, McDonald will enter the Bellator cage with experience against some of the top bantamweights the sport of MMA has to offer, including Renan Barao, 約翰·萊因克爾, 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. 同 15 finishes in his 17 贏得作為一個專業, McDonald will look to hand Ligier his first stoppage loss of his career.

 

Hailing from Paris, 法國, 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. 現在, 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 八月, 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 終極戰士 季節 23. Hailing from Lostwithiel, 康沃爾, 英國, Jackson will have the home crowd to her advantage at Bellator 191.

完成 Bellator 191: McDonald vs. Ligier 戰卡:

輕量級的主要事件: Michael McDonald (17-4) VS. Peter Ligier (8-1-1)

Women’s Flyweight Co-Main Event: 瓦萊麗·萊托諾 (8-6) VS. 凱特·傑克遜 (9-2-1)

重量級特徵回合: 詹姆斯·湯普森 (20-16, 1 NC) VS. Philip De Fries (13-6, 1 NC)

輕量級功能回合: Jeremy Petley (11-8) VS. Lewis Monarch (9-2)

 

初步卡:

輕量級初步回合: Mohammad Yahya (3-1) VS. Ash Griffiths (4-4)

 

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FIRST-ROUND MATCHUPS SET FOR BELLATOR WORLD GRAND PRIX 2018 HEAVYWEIGHT TOURNAMENT

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

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

 

在 Bellator 192: 利馬VS. MacDonald 上 一月 20, 2018 在洛杉磯論壇, the tournament will begin with former champ 昆頓“橫衝直撞”傑克遜 (37-12) taking on renowned trash-talker Chael Sonnen的 (30-15-1) in an exciting first-round matchup. The event will air on the soon-to-launch Paramount Network.

 

此後不久, 馬特·米特里恩 (12-5) 見面會 羅伊·尼爾森 (23-14) 上 二月 16 在 Bellator 194, an event which will emanate from the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, 康涅狄格州. In April, 有史以來最偉大的重量級 費多爾艾米連科 (36-5, 1 NC) battles former UFC champ 弗蘭克·米爾(18-11) inside Allstate Arena in Chicago in a long-awaited clash. The final first round bout will feature current Bellator light heavyweight champion 瑞安貝德 (24-5) taking on former STRIKEFORCE champ “國王莫”拉瓦爾 (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.

 

下面, you will find the official trailer for the Bellator MMA World Grand Prix 2018 重量級錦標賽. Please feel free to share:

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Bellator Heavyweight Grand Prix First-Round Matchups:

Bellator 192 at The Forum – 一月. 20, 2018: 昆頓“橫衝直撞”傑克遜 (37-12) VS. Chael Sonnen的 (30-15-1)

Bellator 194 at Mohegan Sun Arena – 二月. 16, 2018: 馬特·米特里恩 (12-5) VS. 羅伊·尼爾森 (23-14)

Bellator at Allstate Arena – April, 2018: 費多爾艾米連科 (36-5, 1 NC) VS. 弗蘭克·米爾 (18-11)

Bellator at SAP Center – May, 2018: 瑞安貝德 (24-5) VS. “King Mo” 拉瓦爾 (21-6, 1 NC)

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BELLATOR MMA AND KICKBOXING RETURN TO THE NELSON MANDELA FORUM IN FLORENCE, 意大利上週六, DEC. 9

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

LOS ANGELES – Bellator returns to Florence, Italy on 星期六, 十二月 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. AND/7 P.M. CT and will be immediately followed by Bellator跆拳道 8. Tickets for the event start at just €30 and are available at Bellator.com.

 

Bellator 190 will be headlined by current middleweight champ 拉斐爾·卡瓦略 (14-1), who will defend his title against Italy’s popular knockout artist, Alessio “Legionarius” Sakara (19-11, 2 NC). 此外, 布蘭登Girtz (14-7) 發生在 Luca Jelcic (10-2) 在輕量級, 而 Mihail Nica (6-0) 會見 Carlos Miranda (10-3) in second lightweight clash. A women’s flyweight offering rounds out the card when Lena Ovchynnikova (12-4, 1 NC) 戰鬥 亞歷杭德拉拉拉 (6-1).

 

與此同時, Bellator跆拳道 8 boasts a pair of world champions in 雷蒙德·丹尼爾斯（Raymond Daniels） (12-3) 和 凱文·羅斯 (45-12) 承擔 Giannis Boukis (27-1) 和 Hamza Imane (49-12-2) 分別, in non-title fights. Other kickboxing stars are on display as Joe “Stitch ‘Em Up” Schilling (22-9) 挑戰 Filipino Verlinden (44-18-1), Aussie legend John Wayne Parr (97-32) competes for the 130日 time versus Piergiulio Paolucci (24-5-1) and Canadian featherweight 加布里埃爾瓦爾加 (13-5) rounds out the card in a matchup with Roberto Georghita (30-6-3).

 

完成 Bellator 190: 卡瓦略VS. Sakara 卡:

中量級世界冠軍主賽事: 拉斐爾·卡瓦略 (14-1) VS. 阿萊西奧Sakara (19-11, 2 NC)

輕型主卡布特: 布蘭登Girtz (14-7) VS. Luka Jelcic (10-2)

Women’s Flyweight Main Card Bout: Lena Ovchynnikova (12-4, 1 NC) VS. 亞歷杭德拉拉拉 (6-1)

輕型主卡布特: Mihail Nica (6-0) VS. Carlos Miranda (10-3)

 

初步卡:

中量級初步回合: 格雷戈里·巴本 (18-11) VS. Tony Zanko (1-4)

完成 Bellator跆拳道 8: Daniels vs. Boukis 卡:

次中量級的主要事件 (non-title): 雷蒙德·丹尼爾斯（Raymond Daniels） (12-3) VS. Giannis Boukis (27-1)

中量級主卡布特: 喬·希林 (22-9) VS. Filipino Verlinden (44-18-1)

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

輕型主卡布特 (non-title): 凱文·羅斯 (45-12) VS. Hamza Imane (49-12-2)

羽主卡布特: 加布里埃爾瓦爾加 (13-5) VS. Roberto Gheorghita (30-6)

 

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ISRAELI FIGHTERS NOAD LAHAT AND HAIM GOZALI WALK AWAY VICTORIOUS IN FRONT OF SOLD OUT BELLATOR 188 CROWD IN TEL AVIV

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Noad Lahat (12-3) 打敗 耶利米·莫納漢 (11-6) 通過一致決定 (29-27 X3)

 

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

 

哈伊姆·維多多 (8-4) 打敗 Arsen Faitovich (4-2) 通過提交 (三角阻氣) 在 :45 圓一個

 

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

 

約翰·索爾特 (15-3) 打敗 Jason Radcliffe (12-5) 通過提交 (後方裸體扼流圈) 在 1:55 圓一個

 

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

 

丹妮絲·基爾霍爾茨（Denise Kielholtz） (1-1) 打敗 Jessica Middleton (2-3) 通過提交 (armbar) 在 1:16 圓一個

 

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

 

初步卡:

Luiz Rocha (4-1) 打敗 Almog Shay (2-2) 通過一致決定 (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

Assaf Batan (1-0) 打敗 Mor Attias (0-1) 通過提交 (後方裸體扼流圈) 在 4:08 第三輪

他們殺死了列維 (3-0) 打敗 Erik Sianov (0-1) 通過多數決定 (28-28, 29-27, 29-27)

馬上把 (3-0) 打敗 Nadim Kablan (1-1) 通過一致決定 (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Moshe Ben Chimol (2-0) 打敗 Ivan Solomatov (0-1) 通過提交 (armbar) 在 4:00 圓一個

您可以搜索亞當 (1-0) 打敗 羅馬 Kushnir (0-1) 通過TKO (拳 ) 在 3:00 第二輪的

Natanial Parisi (1-0) 打敗 Or Eliov (0-1) 通過提交 (蟒蛇扼流圈) 在 3:45 圓一個

Gad David Abisror (登場) VS. Alexander Trofimov (1-0) – 沒有比賽 (accidental foul)

Alexander Nikulin (3-0) 打敗 Rami Abuhav (0-1) via KO at 1:57 圓一個

Oron Kahlon (3-0) 打敗 Julian Maloku (0-1) 通過提交 (triangle) 在 2:08 圓一個

奧爾加·魯賓 (4-0) 打敗 Joana Filipa (0-1) 通過TKO (罷工) 在 3:46 第二輪的

Shimon Gosh (6-2) 打敗 Francisco Silva (1-1) 通過一致決定 (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

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關於Bellator:

Bellator is a leading mixed martial arts and kickboxing organization featuring many of the best fighters in the world. 在老將拼子斯科特·科克爾的方向, Bellator提供近 1 billion people worldwide in over 160 國家. 在美國, Bellator can be seen on SPIKE, the combat sports television leader. Bellator由執行團隊，其中包括在電視製作行業頂尖人才, 現場活動編排, 戰鬥機研製/關係, 會場採購, 贊助創建/開發, 國際牌, 市場營銷, 廣告, 宣傳及佣金的關係. Bellator總部設在好萊塢, 加利福尼亞州. 被娛樂巨頭維亞康姆擁有, 家與觀眾通過電視對面引人注目的內容連接世界上首屈一指的娛樂品牌, 影, 在線和移動平台.

 

關於斯派克:

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FNU搏擊運動展: 托尼, Tom and Rich Discuss All Things Combat Sports

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

 

 

 

 

 

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BELLATOR TO GIVE AWAY COMMEMORATIVE BOBBLEHEAD CELEBRATING LIFE OF KIMBO SLICE AT BELLATOR 192 ONSATURDAY, JAN. 20 在洛杉磯

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什麼: Limited-Edition Kimbo切片 Bobblehead Giveaway

 

The world lost an icon in June of 2016 with the passing of Kimbo切片. 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 星期六, 一月. 20, and will be limited to the first 5,000 fans in attendance for Bellator 192: 利馬VS. MacDonald 在洛杉磯論壇.

 

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***

WHERE: The Forum

3900 該. Manchester Blvd.

英格伍德, 加利福尼亞州. 90305

 

什麼時候: 星期六, 一月 20

Kimbo切片 (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 的 終極戰士, where his bout with Roy Nelson on Spike TV set a viewership ratings record for the series that still stands today. Slice also made a flawless transition into professional boxing, where he earned seven consecutive victories. The multi-dimensional mixed martial artist, boxer and actor debuted inside the Bellator cage in 2015, where he collected his final win over Ken Shamrock at Bellator 138. A fan-favorite throughout his career, Slice was known just as much for his entertaining personality and signature look, as he was for his knockout power. Kimbo’s legacy in MMA is carried on by his son, Kevin “Baby Slice” Ferguson Jr.

 

FIGHT INFO: Bellator 192: 利馬VS. MacDonald will be broadcast LIVE and FREE on Paramount Network at 9 P.M. AND/8 P.M. CT, while preliminary action will stream on Bellator.com and the Bellator Mobile App. 該事件門票現已公開發售，並可以在購買 Bellator.com, as well as Ticketmaster.com.

 

更新 Bellator 192: 麥當勞VS. 酸橙 戰卡:

次中量級世界冠軍主賽事: 道格拉斯·利馬 (29-6) VS. 羅裡·麥克唐納 (19-4)

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

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TICKETS FOR BELLATOR 193 GO ON SALE 這個星期五 AT 3 P.M. 太平洋標準時間

 

LOS ANGELES – Bellator returns to Pechanga Resort & 賭場在Temecula, 加利福尼亞州. 為 Bellator 193 上 星期五, 一月. 26, 2018. The card will be headlined by Riverside, California-native 勞倫斯·拉金 (18-7, 1 NC) against Menifee, 加州的 岡薩雷斯 (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. 門的事件在開放 4 P.M. 太平洋標準時間, while the preliminary card will kick-off at 5 P.M. 太平洋標準時間. 本次活動將進行現場直播，並免費派拉蒙網絡上的 9 P.M. AND/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. 岡薩雷斯 將在短期內公佈.

 

Larkin enters his main event matchup against Gonzalez following must-see bouts against 道格拉斯·利馬 和 保羅·戴利 在 2017. 現在, “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 出 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, 加利福尼亞州. the Millenia MMA-product will represent his nearby hometown proudly on Jan. 26.

 

Hailing from Menifee, 加利福尼亞州。, 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 結束, including a pair of first round knockouts. 同 17 他 27 淘汰賽或投降帶來的職業勝利, “The Menifee Maniac” will look to see his win-streak continue following his recent success against Brennan Ward at Bellator 193.

 

更新 Bellator 193: Larkin vs. 岡薩雷斯 戰卡:

Catchweight (180 磅。) 主要事件: 勞倫斯·拉金 (18-7, 1 NC) VS. 岡薩雷斯 (27-14)

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AHEAD OF BELLATOR 188 本星期, 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 Noad Lahat (11-3) 和 哈伊姆·維多多 (7-4), along with Bellator heavyweight 費多爾艾米連科 (36-5, 1 NC) and Bellator brand ambassador 羅伊斯格雷西, 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. 另外, the preliminary bouts feature many of Israel’s best up-and-coming regional talent.

 

Bellator 188: Lahat vs. Labiano 發生 星期四, 十一月. 16 at the Menora Mivtachim Arena in Tel Aviv and airs free on Spike this 星期五, 十一月. 17 在 9 P.M. 美東時間/8 P.M. CST. Full card details can be found below.

 

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

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

 

 

完成 Bellator 188: Lahat vs. Labiano 戰卡:

Featherweight Main Event: Noad Lahat (11-3) VS. 耶利米·莫納漢 (11-5)

次中量級聯手主賽事: 哈伊姆·維多多 (7-4) VS. Arsen Faitovich (4-1)

中量級功能賽: 約翰·索爾特 (14-3) VS. Jason Radcliffe (12-4)

Women’s Flyweight Feature Bout: 丹妮絲·基爾霍爾茨（Denise Kielholtz） (0-1) VS. Jessica Middleton (2-2)

 

初步卡:

重量級初步回合: Kiril Medvedovsky (11-5) VS. Luiz Rocha (3-1)

輕量級初步回合: Mor Attias (登場) VS. Assaf Batan (登場)

重量級初步回合: Erik Sianov (0-1) VS. 他們殺死了列維 (2-0)

Catchweight (128 磅。) Preliminary Bout: Nadim Kablan (登場) VS. 馬上把 (2-1)

羽初步回合: Moshe Ben Chimol (1-0) VS. Ivan Solomatov (登場)

重量級的初步回合: 您可以搜索亞當 (登場) VS. Roman Kushnir (登場)

羽初步回合: Or Eliov (登場) VS. Natanial Parisi (登場)

重量級初步回合: Gad David Abisror (登場) VS. Alexander Trofimov (1-0)

輕量級初步回合: Anthony Nisim Mor (登場) VS. Shay Almog (2-1)

Catchweight (187 磅。) Preliminary Bout: Rami Abuhav (登場) VS. Alexander Nikulin (2-0)

輕量級初步回合: Julian Maloku (登場) VS. Oron Kahlon (2-0)

羽初步回合: Joana Filipa (登場) VS. 奧爾加·魯賓 (3-0)

重量級初步回合: Francisco Silva (1-0) VS. Shimon Gosh (5-2)

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

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WINNER TO BE CROWNED NEW BELLATOR HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION

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

 

The star-studded list of participants includes newly signed 昆頓“橫衝直撞”傑克遜 (37-12), 羅伊·尼爾森 (23-14), Chael Sonnen的 (30-15-1),弗蘭克·米爾 (18-11), “King Mo” (21-6, 1 NC), 費多爾艾米連科 (36-5, 1 NC), 馬特·米特里恩 (12-5) and Bellator light heavyweight champion 瑞安貝德 (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. 早先, 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, 生成的球迷忠誠的軍隊前進的道路上. 前PRIDE和UFC冠軍是許多史詩集錦抨擊驕傲的主人和擊倒，他已經累積了在他的史詩戰役與查利德爾的喜歡, 丹·亨德森, “King Mo,” Kevin Randleman and, 也許最顯著, his trilogy with fellow Bellator athlete 萬德雷·席爾瓦.

 

戰鬥在外面拉斯維加斯, Roy Nelson made his Bellator debut earlier this year with a hard-fought victory over Javy阿亞拉 following an eight-year, 19-fight run with UFC that saw him earn wins over Mirko Cro Cop, 安東尼奧·羅德里戈·諾蓋拉, “Bigfoot” Silva and Cheick Kongo. “Big Country” also memorably defeated the late Kimbo切片 and later went on to win season 10 的 終極戰士. 同 19 他 22 事業勝利所擊倒或提交的方式來, 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, 安德森·席爾瓦 (兩次), 拉沙德·埃文斯（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 蒂托·奧爾蒂斯 在 Bellator 170 in January and then went on to defeat Wanderlei Silva in the main event of Bellator: 紐約市.

 

弗蘭克米爾今年早些時候加入Bellator以下 15 years under in the UFC where he became a two-time world champion, 集 16 victories and defeated the who’s who of heavyweight contenders, 包括布羅克Lesnar, “大腳”席爾瓦, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and Roy Nelson. 戰鬥在外面拉斯維加斯, 米爾創下了無數的記錄，而與他的前推廣競爭, 由最突出的戰鬥 (27), 勝利 (16), 和提交 (8) 在重量級的歷史. 同 14 他 18 事業勝利所擊倒或提交的方式來, 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 打架, 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 林頓瓦塞爾, Gegard Mousasi, Roger Gracie and has split a pair of bouts with “Rampage” Jackson with their series tied at one win each.

 

一位前PRIDE冠軍, “末代皇帝”，是最受尊敬和推崇的重量級戰士運動已經看到了一個. 石坎和安靜, 艾米連科自詡最令人印象深刻的不敗條紋之一MMA歷史, 沒有失去之間的較量 2001 和 2009. 多世界冠軍在MMA和三寶, 費多爾最近回到這項運動短暫的沉寂, accumulating two decisive wins since his return to action and competing against Matt Mitrione in an instant classic at Bellator: 紐約市.

 

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, 亞利桑那州。, 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 終極戰士 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, 拉沙德·埃文斯（Rashad Evans）, as well as two wins over 菲爾·戴維斯. 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 瑞安貝德 (24-5)

費多爾艾米連科 (36-5, 1 NC)

昆頓“橫衝直撞”傑克遜 (37-12)

“King Mo” 拉瓦爾 (21-6, 1 NC)

弗蘭克·米爾 (18-11)

馬特·米特里恩 (12-5)

羅伊·尼爾森 (23-14)

Chael Sonnen的 (30-15-1)

 

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

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LOS ANGELES – Bellator is pleased to announce that it has reached a multi-fight, multi-year deal with 傑克·黑格, 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, 俄克拉何馬州。, 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, 吉姆·羅斯, 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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