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QUINTON ‘RAMPAGE’ JACKSON SIGNS EXCLUSIVE MULTI-FIGHT DEAL WITH BELLATOR MMA

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Los Angeles – Bellator is pleased to announce that it has reached a multi-fight deal with Quinton "Rampage" Jackson (37-12), exclusively securing the talents of one of the most well-known and fan-favorite competitors in MMA history. This multi-fight deal was the result of a lengthy negotiation with Jackson’s manager Tiki Ghosn from Arsenal Sports Agency, and it promises to deliver to the Bellator fans more of the signature MMA action “Rampage” is known for.

 

“Rampage” is expected to return to the Bellator cage in early 2018.

 

Fighting out of Irvine, Calif., “Rampage” has made five appearances with Bellator, accruing an impressive mark of 4-1. His legendary career has seen him compete against some of the top names in the sport, generating a loyal army of fans along the way due to his exciting fighting style and unique personality. The former PRIDE star and UFC champion is the proud owner of epic highlight-reel slams and knockouts earned throughout his epic battles with the likes of Chuck Liddell, Dan Henderson, "Sarkin Mo,” Kevin Randleman and, perhaps most-notably, his trilogy with fellow Bellator athlete Wanderlei Silva.

 

The Memphis, Tenn.-native was also a coach on one of the most memorable and successful seasons of A Ultimate mai fada on Spike in 2010. Coaching opposite Rashad Evans, the season featured multiple future Bellator stars, duk da Matt Mitrione, Roy Nelson and the late Kimbo yanki.

 

“I am excited for this new beginning and looking forward to an action packed 2018,” Jackson said. “I can’t wait to get back in the cage and put on exciting fights for both the ‘Rampage’ and Bellator fans.”

 

“With ‘Rampage’ Jackson, you know what you’re going to get every time he steps inside the Bellator cage – an exciting fight and interest from fans all over the world,” Bellator President Scott Coker said. “I knew that keeping ‘Rampage’ with Bellator was integral to our continued growth as a promotion and I’m pleased that we were able to come to an agreement that allows us to plan some great future matchups for him.”

 

An avid user of the video platform and community for gamers, Twitch, via his channel “RampageIsHuman,” Jackson has managed to connect with his fans in a yet another unique way. Whether on the silver screen, in the Bellator cage or the pro wrestling ring, the 39-year-old remains one of the most-recognized stars in the sport’s history.

 

The addition of Jackson adds depth to an ever-growing Bellator roster, which has recently seen free agents Gegard Mousasi, Rory MacDonald, Frank Mir, Roy Nelson, Michael McDonald and current Bellator light heavyweight champ Ryan Bader join the Viacom-owned promotion.

 

Check out this highlight-reel featuring some of “Rampage’s” top Bellator moments: https://youtu.be/0eSzSVe8q2g

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MONSTER ENERGY BELLATOR MMA FIGHT SERIES SET FOR FORD CHAMPIONSHIP WEEKEND AT HOMESTEAD-MIAMI SPEEDWAY PRIOR TO NASCAR SEASON FINALE SUNDAY, Nov. 19

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Har ila yau,, Appearances by Fan-Favorite and Monster Energy Athlete 'Rampage’ Jackson and MMA Legend Dan Henderson

Los Angeles - The Monster Energy Bellator MMA Fight Series closes its 2017 season with a fourth and final stop at Homestead-Miami Speedway in Homestead, Fla. a kan Lahadi, Jan. 19. Set to take place during Ford Championship Weekend, fighters will take to the cage Lahadi morning ahead of the final race of the 2017 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs that will determine the next Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Champion.

 

Just hours prior to the start of the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Ford EcoBoost 400 ran Lahadi, Jan. 19, the Monster Energy Bellator MMA Fight Series will feature MMA action throughout the morning beginning at 11:30 a.m. DA at the Monster Energy Fan Zone at Homestead-Miami Speedway in the display area on the north side of the track. Admission to the event is free and open to fans.

 

Bugu da žari, a kan Asabar, Jan. 18 daga 1-2 p.m. DA, fans will have the opportunity to meet former world champ and Monster Energy athlete Quinton "Rampage" Jackson, as well as former PRIDE and STRIKEFORCE titleholder Dan “Hendo” Henderson, at the Monster Energy Fan Zone at Homestead-Miami Speedway in the display area on the north side of the track. Admission to the event is free and open to fans.

 

“The Monster Energy Bellator MMA Fight Series has been a huge success this year and I’m looking forward to heading to Homestead-Miami Speedway during NASCAR’s championship weekend for another great event to end 2017,” said Bellator President Scott Coker. “This is a monumental weekend for Monster Energy, including Hans Molenkamp, Tom Norwood, Cody Dresser, Mitch Covington and their entire team, as they close out their first season with NASCAR, and I’m excited to once again make Bellator MMA a part of the fan experience.”

 

Through Bellator MMA, alongside longstanding partner Monster Energy, mixed martial arts will be included as a pre-race activation exclusively for fans in attendance. The lineup ran Lahadi will consist of four MMA bouts featuring some of the best regional up-and-coming talent, with the main event prospects in consideration to be signed to a multi-fight Bellator MMA contract.

 

The Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Ford EcoBoost 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway takes place Lahadi, Nuwamba 19 a 2:30 p.m. DA. Tickets to the race are available at www.Homestead-MiamiSpeedway.com ko ta kira 305-230-5255.

 

Updated Monster Energy Bellator MMA Fight Series at Homestead-Miami Speedway Fight Card:

Featherweight Main Event: Matt Wagy (10-4, Delray Beach, Fla.) vs. Kester Mark (5-4, Hollywood, Fla.)

Middleweight fadan: Johnny Eblen (2-0, Boca Raton, Fla.) vs. Emmanuel Verdier (3-1, Miami, Fla.)

Women’s Strawweight Amateur Bout: Thais Souza (0-1, Deerfield Beach, Fla.) vs. Ashley Samples (0-2, Athens, Ga.)

Featherweight fadan: Landon Stewart (Pro halarta a karon, Miami, Fla.) vs. Rudial Mora (Pro halarta a karon, Miami, Fla.)

 

Please visit Bellator.com for details.

*Event schedule subject to change.

 

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Bellator 186: Bader vs.. Vassell Results & Hotuna

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Ryan Bader (24-5) ci Linton Vassell (18-6, 1 NC) via TKO (punches) a 3:58 na zagaye biyu

Hotuna: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/hx0r62nfbc8y2ql/AABxoV96f8xO-PA6cKykGLCxa?dl=0

Ilima-Lei Macfarlane (7-0) ci Emily Ducote (6-3) via verbal submission (arm bar) a 3:42 na zagaye biyar

 

Hotuna: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/s7b7l5wfa27nvi8/AAA4YdcUjaoAJcMGyzNCb8jba?dl=0

 

Phil Davis (18-4, 1 NC) ci Leo Leite (10-1) via sunyi baki daya yanke shawara (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

 

Hotuna: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/76ipvbxw3r1v660/AABQ-Tg_EQpxsW0F7FiGsoT1a?dl=0

 

Da kuma Ruth (4-0) ci Chris Dempsey (11-6) via KO (naushi) a :27 na zagaye biyu

 

Hotuna: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/185k0c5hl9wh7m2/AACIEShWpmwRdgFOW8jAWqmOa?dl=0

 

Ka Awad (21-9) ci Zach Freeman (9-3) via TKO (punches) a 1:07 na zagaye daya

 

Hotuna: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/h8r8f5gixl91luv/AACa8tdrvMVwwUHt2EFYd-8ra?dl=0

 

Na farko Card Results:

Tywan Claxton (1-0) ci Johnny Bonilla-Bowman (1-1) via knockout (flying-knee) a 1:29 na zagaye daya

 

Hotuna: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/wbn0zv5dxry7n8q/AACBqdJ3F7GdInsklCwGrFLta?dl=0

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VirSoFoCUYE

Logan Storley (7-0) ci Matt Secor (9-5) via sunyi baki daya yanke shawara (30-26, 30-27, 30-27)

 

Hotuna: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/6y7cftw9kn32g1v/AAD1sI8H4qzSkzGGwFr9DbYsa?dl=0

 

Mike Wilkins (8-4) ci Brett Martinez (6-5) via biyayya (raya-tsirara shaƙa) a 1:09 na zagaye biyu

Frank Buenafuente (8-4) ci Francis Healy (7-5) via sunyi baki daya yanke shawara (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

Dominic Mazzotta (13-2) ci Matt Lozano (8-6) via TKO (likita dakatar) a 2:37 na zagaye daya

Michael Trizano (5-0) ci Mike Otwell (3-2) via biyayya (D’arce Choke) a 2:07 na zagaye biyu

Scott Clymer (1-0) ci Mike Putnam (1-2) via TKO (punches) a

Andrew Salas (4-1) ci Ethan Goss (3-4) via tsaga yanke shawara (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Josh Fremd (2-0) ci Ryan Parker (0-1) via biyayya (raya-tsirara shaƙa) a 1:25 na zagaye biyu

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BELLATOR LAUNCHES GLOBAL NEXT GENERATION MOBILE APP

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THE COMPREHENSIVE DESTINATION FOR ALL THINGS BELLATOR NOW AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD

LOS ANGELES – Fans can now take Bellator with them wherever they go with the launch of a next generation mobile app that makes keeping up with all things Bellator as simple as the touch of a button on your smartphone or tablet.

 

With a sleek new design that provides an engaging user experience through the convenience of persistent navigation, the brand-new Bellator global app is tailored to be fan-focused and content-driven.

 

For the first time, Bellator fans can now watch LIVE main card fights within the app, through television provider authentication, allowing them to keep up with the action as it happens. Bugu da žari, Bellator MMA’s preliminary cards will be available worldwide and will stream LIVE, without geo-restrictions, within the global app.

 

Fully integrated with Apple AirPlay, users can also wirelessly stream all of the content available in the global app, including LIVE preliminary action, LIVE main card action (through television provider authentication) and Bellator’s exclusive digital content, directly to their televisions at home.

 

The next-gen mobile app also features the rich history of Bellator MMA and its athletes. With detailed fighter bios and stats, as well as the most up-to-date information on Bellator MMA’s upcoming events, the app is editorialized daily and delivered straight to fans looking to stay in the know.

 

Seamless integration allows fans to also easily purchase tickets to upcoming events and visit BellatorShop.com without ever needing to leave the app interface.

 

Now available for download in the App Store and Google Play. Android 4.2 and higher, as well as iOS 9.0 and higher, required for download.

 

Ziyarci Bellator.com information.

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Bellator 185: Mousasi vs. Shlemenko Official Results & Hotuna

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Gegard Mousasi (43-6-2) ci Alexander Shlemenko (56-10, 1 NC) via sunyi baki daya yanke shawara (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

 

Hotuna: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/iaobj6dqfk4jq1y/AADPZmjhtmreJ-7mNCkqEKvua?dl=0

 

Neiman Gracie (7-0) ci Zak Bucia (18-9) via biyayya (neck crank) a 2:27 na zagaye biyu

Hotuna: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/kvl101uwhi2zi3p/AABH7yRjFJHzNnRgDcEeGI23a?dl=0

Kristina Williams (1-0) ci Amanda Hardy (1-1) via TKO (likita ta dakatar) a 2:00 na zagaye biyu

Hotuna: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/09r32tj0p0lfrlh/AAA2wiI3m1-pTHGaePuJeR5Ta?dl=0

Ryan Quinn (14-7) ci Marcus Surin (4-1) via sunyi baki daya yanke shawara (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

 

Hotuna: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/uzsfhmp09sbgh7r/AADZyyNKyuqDKiWfZW1F1MkAa?dl=0

Lisa Blaine (2-0) ci Ana Julaton (2-3) via tsaga yanke shawara (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

 

Hotuna: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/meae709iunpv7rt/AAAvcWOCHh0R5N0K9UT8o-Jna?dl=0

Na farko Card Results:

John Lopez (6-4) ci Billy Giovanella (9-5) via sunyi baki daya yanke shawara (29-28, 30-27, 30-26)

Kevin Carrier (1-0) ci Jose Antonio Perez (0-1) (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Vovk Clay (4-2) ci Frank Sforza (6-1) via biyayya (guillotine) a 1:17 na zagaye biyu

Don Shainis (4-1) ci Matthew Denning (5-7) via TKO (buga) a 4:50 na zagaye daya

Jordan Young (7-0) ci Alec Hooben (5-4) via biyayya (alwatika shaƙa) a 2:44 na zagaye daya

Costello van Steenis (9-1) ci Steve Skrzat (8-10) via biyayya (buga) a 2:52 na zagaye daya

Joaquin Buckley (8-1) ci Vinicius de Jesus (5-2) via tsaga yanke shawara (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Pete Rogers (3-4) ci Timothy Wheeler (1-5) via biyayya (guillotine) a :37 na zagaye daya

Dean Hancock (3-1) ci John Beneduce (2-2) via TKO (buga) a 3:38 na zagaye daya

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FIRST 5,000 FANS TO RECEIVE FREE LIMITED-EDITIONRANDY COUTURE BOBBLEHEAD AT BELLATOR 186 ONFRIDAY, Nov. 3 AT BRYCE JORDAN CENTER

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EXCLUSIVE RANDY COUTURE MEET AND GREET TO BE HELD FOR BELLATOR 186 TICKETHOLDERS ON FIGHT NIGHT

ABIN: Limited-Edition Randy Couture Bobblehead Giveaway and Meet & Gaishe

 

Bellator MMA will be giving away a free limited-edition Randy Couture bobblehead on Jumma'a, Jan. 3 to the first 5,000 fans in attendance at Bryce Jordan Center on the campus of Penn State University for Bellator 186: Bader vs.. Vassell. The bobblehead giveaway is limited to one per person and will only be available to ticketholders upon entry into the arena.

 

Bugu da žari, Bellator MMA fans are invited to attend a unique opportunity to meet the MMA and wrestling great prior to Bellator 186: Bader vs.. Vassell. The meet and greet will take place on the concourse of Bryce Jordan Center on Jumma'a, Jan. 3, daga 6:30-8:30 p.m. DA. Space is limited and fans are encouraged to arrive early to reserve their place in line.

 

***Bobblehead giveaway and meet and greet are exclusively for Bellator 186 ticketholders***

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

INA: Bryce Jordan Center

127 Bryce Jordan Center

University Park, Pa. 16802

 

SA'AD: Meet & Gaishe

Jumma'a, Nuwamba 3 daga 6:30-8:30 p.m. DA

 

WHO: Randy salon masu aji

 

Randy salon masu aji (19-11)

Randy “The Natural” Couture made his mark in the sport of wrestling and later MMA, where he was a multiple-time world champion at both heavyweight and light heavyweight. Over his 14-year career, Couture compiled 19 nasarori, while also competing in 15 take fada. Prior to his professional career in mixed martial arts, the retired United States Army Sergeant made an impact on the high school and collegiate wrestling community by earning a state championship while attending Lynnwood High School in Washington state and a historic collegiate career that saw him become a three-time NCAA DI All-American at Oklahoma State University. Couture also serves as a coach for his son, Ryan salon masu aji, who currently competes in Bellator MMA’s welterweight division.

 

Ku yãƙi takardunku: Bellator 186: Bader vs.. Vassell will be broadcast LIVE and FREE on SPIKE, Jumma'a, Jan. 3 a 9 p.m. DA/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 the Bryce Jordan Center box office and Ticketmaster.

 

Kammala Bellator 186: Bader vs.. Vassell Katin yaƙi:

Light Heavyweight World Title Bout: Ryan Bader (23-5) vs. Linton Vassell (18-5, 1 NC)

Women’s Flyweight World Title Bout: Ilima-Lei Macfarlane (6-0) vs. Emily Ducote (6-2)

Light Heavyweight Feature Bout: Phil Davis (17-4, 1 NC) vs. Leo Leite (10-0)

Middleweight Feature Bout: Da kuma Ruth (3-0) vs. Chris Dempsey (11-5)

Lightweight Feature Bout: Ka Awad (20-9) vs. Zach Freeman (9-2)

 

Na farko Card:

Wasan farko na Welterweight: Logan Storley (6-0) vs. Matt Secor (9-4)

Wasan Farko na Fim mai nauyi: Tywan Claxton (Pro halarta a karon) vs. Johnny Bonilla-Bowman (1-0)

Wasan Farko na Bantamweight: Dominic Mazzotta (12-2) vs. Matt Lozano (8-5)

160 laba. Catchweight Preliminary Bout: Brett Martinez (6-4) vs. Mike Wilkins (7-4)

Wasan Farko na Fim mai nauyi: Frank Buenafuente (7-4) vs. Francis Healy (7-4)

Wasan Farko na Fim mai nauyi: Michael Trizano (4-0) vs. Mike Otwell (3-1)

150 laba. Catchweight Preliminary Bout: Scott Clymer (Pro halarta a karon) vs. Mike Putnam (1-1)

Wasan Farko na Fim mai nauyi: Andrew Salas (3-1) vs. Ethan Goss (3-3)

Wasan Farko na Tsakiya: Josh Fremd (1-0) vs. Mike Diorio (1-0)

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A.J. MCKEE REPLACES INJURED JAMES GALLAGHER IN BELLATOR 187 MAIN FARUWA, MEETS IRELAND’S BRIAN MOORE ON FRIDAY, Nov. 10 AT 3ARENA IN DUBLIN

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Har ila yau,, SBG’S SINEAD ‘KO’ KAVANAGH AND KEVIN ‘BABY SLICE’ FERGUSON JR. BOTH SET TO COMPETE ON THE CARD

JEREMIAH LABIANO NOW TAKES ON ISRAEL’S NOAD LAHAT IN BELLATOR’S RETURN TO TEL AVIV AT BELLATOR 188

Los Angeles – Bellator MMA is set for its return to Dublin, Ireland, as undefeated sensation A.J. McKee (9-0) will look to play the role of spoiler against Brian Moore (10-5), a teammate of James Gallagher at Dublin’s SBG, in the featherweight main event of Bellator 187: McKee vs. Moore at 3Arena on Jan. 10.

 

In addition to the new main event, Ireland ta Sinead Kavanagh (4-2) Za yaƙi Maria Casanova (2-4-1) in a women’s featherweight main card bout, yayin da Kevin “Baby Slice” Ferguson Jr. (1-1) will compete against Fred Freeman (1-0) a cikin wani 165 pound-catchweight contest.

 

James Gallagher was initially slated to headline against Irmiya Monaghan, but was forced to withdraw from the card after suffering an injury during training, leaving room for his divisional rival to headline an event in hostile territory. Moore’s previously scheduled opponent, Andre Goncalves (3-1), will now face Northern Ireland’s Decky Dalton (7-3) a cikin wani Bellator 187 featherweight matchup.

 

Bellator 187: McKee vs. Moore will be broadcast free on SPIKE at 9 p.m. DA/ 8 p.m. CT. Tickets for the event are on sale now and currently available at Ticketmaster.ie.

 

Labiano will now move to Bellator 188: Lucenzo, Daddy Yankee vs. Weichel 2 one week later in Tel Aviv, where he is set to take on Israel-born Noad Lahat (11-3) in a main card featherweight bout. Bellator 188 takes place inside Menora Mivtachim Arena and airs on SPIKE at 9 p.m. DA/ 8 p.m. CT a kan Jan. 17.

 

The son of respected MMA veteran Antonio McKee, A.J. McKee spent his entire childhood in the gym soaking up every bit of knowledge and experience available to him. The 22-year-old prodigy has applied that knowledge inside the Bellator cage and has made quite a statement in his first nine fights as an MMA professional, racking up seven finishes in nine outings. The Long Beach, Calif.-native now heads to Ireland, a country that is all too familiar with “Mercenary” due to his feud with Gallagher.

 

Known around “The Emerald Isle” as “Pikeman,” Brian Moore will be making his third appearance in the Bellator cage and his first main event. Having previously competed against top-rated competition the likes of Daniel Weichel and Mike Wilkinson, the 30-year-old SBG Ireland standout most recently stopped Michal Horejsi via punches at Bellator 177 this past April. Moore grew up 90 minutes from 3Arena and will undoubtedly have home field advantage against McKee on Jan. 10.

 

Fresh off his first-round TKO finish of D.J. Griffin, a Bellator 179 a London, the son of the legendary Kimbo Slice will return to Europe in search of his second victory as professional. Also training under the tutelage of Antonio McKee at Team Bodyshop in Long Beach, Calif., Slice is one of the main sparring partners for A.J. McKee, Aaron Pico da kuma Joey Davis. Fighting out of St. Louis, Fred Freeman made his professional debut in March, finishing his opponent with punches in the second round of their regional matchup. Before turning pro, Freeman laced up the gloves nine times as an amateur.

 

Set for her fourth Bellator appearance, Sinead Kavanagh returns to the site of her promotional debut, a venue that saw her defeat Elina Kallionidou with a decisive victory at Bellator 169. A three-time veteran of BAMMA, “KO” most recently took on Arlene Blencowe, who now fights Julia Amfani for the women’s featherweight title. A native of France, Maria Casanova has competed professionally since 2015. With two submission victories on her resume, the KTP Scola-product will look to hand Kavanagh the first submission loss of her career.

 

Kammala Bellator 187: McKee vs. Moore Katin yaƙi:

Featherweight Main Event: A.J. McKee (9-0) vs. Brian Moore (10-5)

Women’s Featherweight Main Card Bout: Sinead Kavanagh (4-2) vs. Maria Casanova (2-4-1)

165 laba. Catchweight Main Card Bout: Kevin “Baby Slice” Ferguson Jr. (1-1) vs. Fred Freeman (1-0)

Babban Katin Jirgin Ruwa Na Featherweight: Charlie Ward (3-3) vs. John Redmond (7-12)

 

Na farko Card:

Wasan Farko na Fim mai nauyi: Decky Dalton (7-3) vs. Andre Goncalves (3-1)

 

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BELLATOR 184: DANTAS VS. CALDWELL RESULTS & Hotuna

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COMPLETE EVENT PHOTOS HERE

Darrion Caldwell (11-1) ci Eduardo Dantas (20-4) via sunyi baki daya yanke shawara (48-47, 48-47, 50-45)

 

Quote from Darrion Caldwell: "I have been waiting for this moment for my whole life. Darrion Caldwell is the Bellator bantamweight champion, that has a nice ring to it doesn’t it? I want to be an active champion, I want to bring some prestige to this belt. You’ll be hearing from me very soon.”

 

Emmanuel Sanchez (16-3) ci Daniel Straus (24-8, 1 NC) via biyayya (alwatika shaƙa) a 1:56 na zagaye uku

 

Quote from Emmanuel Sanchez: “Since I signed with Bellator I’ve always taken on everyone Scott Coker has put in front of me. Nothing is changing now, so tell me, who’s next? It doesn’t matter what weight class, or who it is, I’ll fight anyone.”


Pat Curran (23-7) ci John “Macapa” (21-3-2) via sunyi baki daya yanke shawara (29-28, 30-27, 30-26)

 

Quote from Pat Curran: “It felt so great to get back inside the Bellator cage. This was the calmest, most composed I’ve ever felt while competing. Yanzu, one job is done and I can focus on my other. But let me make one thing clear, I want that belt.”

 

Leandro Higo (18-3) ci Joe Taimanglo (23-8) via sunyi baki daya yanke shawara (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)

 

Quote from Leandro Higo: "Tonight was my first step towards getting back to where I belong. During my debut, I was filling in on short notice and unfortunately missed weight. A saboda wannan yaki, I made sure to come in at 135-pounds to show my commitment to becoming a world champion. It doesn’t matter who wins tonight’s main event, the bantamweight belt will be mine.”

 

Bangon Manny (9-3) ci Emmanuel rivera (6-2) via sunyi baki daya yanke shawara (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Sean Holden (6-2) ci Shakir McKillup (7-6) via TKO (punches) a 4:39 na zagaye biyu

Bankunan Carrington (7-0) ci Steve Kozola (8-1) via sunyi baki daya yanke shawara (30-27, 30-25, 30-25)

Chance Rencountre (11-2) ci Justin Patterson (9-4) via biyayya (D’Arce choke) a 2:58 na zagaye daya

Teagan Dooley (6-2) ci DeMarcus Simmons (1-1) via biyayya (Americana) a 2:12 na zagaye biyu

Westin Wilson (5-2) ci L.J. Hermreck (3-3) via biyayya (raya-tsirara shaƙa) a :55 na zagaye biyu

Kendall Carnahan (6-1) ci Daniel Carey (3-2) via sunyi baki daya yanke shawara (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)

Ernest James (1-0) ci Ray Jones (0-1) via TKO (punches) 2:53 na zagaye daya

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BELLATOR 189 RAN JUMA'A, Dec. 1 TO FEATURE WOMEN’S FEATHERWEIGHT CHAMP JULIA BUDD MAKING FIRST TITLE DEFENSE IN REMATCH AGAINST ARLENE BLENCOWE

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CHRIS HONEYCUTT BATTLES UNDEFEATED JIU-JITSU ACE RAFAEL LOVATO JR. IN MIDDLEWEIGHT CO-MAIN EVENT

Los Angeles – The Bellator women’s featherweight championship will be up for grabs on Jumma'a, Dec. 1 a lokacin da Julia Budd (10-2) defends her title in a rematch against Arlene Blencowe (10-6) a Bellator 189 inside WinStar World Casino and Resort in Thackerville, Okla., the same venue where Budd captured the inaugural belt earlier this year.

 

Bugu da kari, the co-main event of Bellator 189: Budd vs. Blencowe 2 will feature a middleweight contest pitting rising contender Chris Honeycutt (10-1) da undefeated Rafael Lovato Jr. (6-0). Additional main card and preliminary bouts will be announced in the coming weeks.

 

The event will be broadcast live and free on SPIKE at 9 p.m. DA/8 p.m. CT, while preliminary action will stream on Bellator.com and the Bellator Mobile App. Tikiti na Bellator 189: Budd vs. Blencowe 2 are on sale now and can be purchased at the WinStar World Casino and Resort box office, as well as Ticketmaster and Bellator.com.

 

A STRIKEFORCE veteran, Budd enters the Bellator cage on Dec. 1 as the first and only women’s featherweight champion in promotional history. Currently in the midst of an eight-fight, six-year winning streak, the British Columbia native owns victories over the course of her career against Marloes Coenen, Germaine de Randamie, as well as Gina Carano in kickboxing. Budd has also previously competed at bantamweight, going toe-to-toe with both Amanda Nunes and Ronda Rousey during her tenure in STRIKEFORCE. Continuing the trend of taking on top-flight competition, Budd meets Blencowe at Bellator 189, in her second main event with Bellator.

 

The fighting pride of New South Wales, Australia, Arlene Blencowe enters her fight with Budd riding a three-fight winning streak, most recently edging out a split decision against Sinead Kavanagh a watan Agusta. A former world champion boxer under the World Boxing Federation and Women’s International Boxing Association, “Angerfist” nearly defeated Budd during their previous meeting at Bellator 162. A proud mother of two, the 34-year-old now has a chance to add more gold to her mantle, this time coming in the form of a Bellator MMA championship.

 

Since making the jump from welterweight to middleweight, the Fresno, Calif.-based Chris Honeycutt feels as though he is right at home in his newfound division. Riding a wave of momentum, which most recently culminated in a vicious stoppage against Kevin Casey, “The Cutt” must now get through BJJ ace Rafael Lovato Jr. The undefeated Lovato Jr. has experienced his own wave of success since signing with Bellator, including a submission victory over Mike “Biggie” Rhodes. These two middleweights will meet in the co-main event of Bellator 189: Budd vs. Blencowe 2 in an exciting battle between a two-time NCAA Division I Wrestling All-American at Edinboro University taking on a World Jiu-Jitsu and World No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu champion.

 

Updated Bellator 189: Budd vs. Blencowe 2 Katin yaƙi:

Women’s Featherweight World Title Main Event: Julia Budd (10-2) vs. Arlene Blencowe (10-6)

Middleweight Co-Main Event: Chris Honeycutt (10-1) vs. Rafael Lovato Jr. (6-0)

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CHAMP DOUGLAS LIMA SET FOR BELLATOR WELTERWEIGHT TITLE DEFENSE AGAINST RORY MACDONALD AT THE FORUM IN LOS ANGELES ON JAN. 20

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Los Angeles – One year removed from its previous event at the world-famous Forum, Bellator returns to Los Angeles to kick off its 2018 schedule with a championship bout on Saturday, Janairu 20.

The main event features two of the best 170-pounders in the world, as champ Douglas Lima (29-6) defends his Bellator welterweight world title against Rory MacDonald (19-4) in a thrilling five-round matchup.

A special Bellator Nation presale takes place Laraba, Bakwai. 27 and Thursday, Bakwai. 28, while tickets go on sale to the general public starting Jumma'a, Bakwai. 29 a 10 a.m. Santa and can be purchased at the Forum box office, as well as Ticketmaster.com. The event will be broadcast live and free on Paramount Network (formerly named Spike TV) a 9 p.m. DA/8 p.m. CT, while preliminary action will stream on Bellator.com and the Bellator Mobile App. Za a sanar da ƙarin fadan a cikin makonni masu zuwa.

Fighting out of Atlanta, Ga., Douglas “The Phenom” Lima has been ruling the roost at 170-pounds in Bellator for the better part of three years. With wins against the likes of Lorenz Larkin, Yanina Koreshkov, Bulus Daley and Ben Saunders, the 29-year-old has quietly placed himself among division’s elite. A winner of 17 da ya gabata 19 gasar, the American Top Team product remains set on showing the world how dominant he is.

 

Over the last several years, “The Red King” Rory MacDonald has become the most popular Canadian mixed martial artist due to his classic stand-up wars and wins over some of MMA’s best in Nate Diaz, Tyron Woodley, B.J. Penn and Demian Maia. A training partner of Georges St-Pierre at the world-renowned TriStar Gym in Montreal, the 28-year-old joined Bellator’s welterweight fray in 2016 and immediately made an impact by submittingBulus Daley a Bellator 179 a zagaye na biyu.

 

Updated Bellator Card:

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

 

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