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ROYCE GRACIE, KIMBO SLICE EMERGE VICTORIOUS IN DOUBLE MAIN EVENT AT ‘BELLATOR 149’

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HOUSTON, TEXAS (Февруари 19) - Това е сдвояване, че е синоним на спорта на смесените бойни изкуства — Ken Shamrock срещу Royce Gracie — and on Friday night at Toyota Center in Houston, Texas during "Bellator 149: Shamrock срещу. Gracie," it was Gracie who went home with a second victory over Shamrock in the third fight of their classic rivalry.

 

After landing a knee to the body of Shamrock, Gracie pounced, raining down hammerfists to the temple of “The World’s Most Dangerous Man” that forced the referee to call a stoppage to the action at 2:22 на рамката на отваряне. Will this victory lead to more fights for Gracie inside the Bellator MMA cage? Продължавайте да се настройвате.

Kimbo Slice (6-2) emerged victorious after an all-out brawl with his old nemesis Гръден кош 5000, sending the South Florida resident facefirst into the mat at 1:32 на три кръгли. The win ends a longstanding beef between the two men that began in the streets of Perrine, and wound up being settled inside the Bellator MMA cage.

Дерек Fields (16-6) разстроен Melvin Guillard (32-16-2) with vicious strikes only 32 секунди във втория кръг. С тази победа, “The Stallion” bounced back from two consecutive defeats against Michael Бакалин и Brandon Girtz.

A light heavyweight rematch between Emanuel Newton и Линтън Васел featured multiple low blows, which ultimately cost “The Hardcore Kid” the bout on the scorecards, with judges’ giving scores of (30-26, 29-27, 29-27). С победата, “The Swarm” snapped a one-fight skid and moves one-step closer to the top at 205-pounds.

Emmanuel Sanchez (13-2) grinded out another split decision at "Bellator 149: Shamrock срещу. Gracie," побеждаване Даниел Пинеда (21-12) с десетки (29-28, 28-29, 29-28). С победата, “El Matador” has now won three consecutive bouts at featherweight and continues his pursuit of trying to become the “Oscar De La Hoya” of mixed martial arts.

Предварителните резултати:

Isaac Villanueva (9-7) победен Richard Knepp (3-3) чрез TKO (щанци) при :42 Mahon (5-4) победен Davis Sylvester (5-4) чрез TKO в 4:22 of R2

Адриан Янез (4-1) победен Ryan Hollins (10-8) чрез единодушно решение (29-28 x3)

Jason Langellier (3-0) победен Anthony Ivy (1-1) чрез представяне (задушаване от анаконда) при 2:09 or R1

Джъстин Wren (12-2) победен Хуан Торес (4-5) чрез единодушно решение (30-27 x3)

Mike Trinh (3-3) победен Angel Zamora чрез представяне (armbar) при 3:49 of R

C.J. Hancock (1-0) победен Ruben Esparza (1-1) чрез представяне (задно гол дросел) при 1:26 of R3

Manny Lozoya (1-0) победен Jacob Norsworthy (1-6) чрез представяне (гилотина) при 2:33 of R1

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MMA LEGENDS KEN SHAMROCK & ROYCE GRACIE SET FOR ‘BELLATOR 149’ SHOWDOWN TOMORROW

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HOUSTON, TEXAS (Февруари 18, 2016) – After weigh-ins в четвъртък inside the Toyota Center, the main card competitors of "Bellator 149: Shamrock срещу. Gracie " are set to enter the cage and fight утре night LIVE and FREE on Spike.

 

The big night features a double main event that pits Ken Shamrock (28-16-2) срещу Royce Gracie (14-2-3) за трети път и Kimbo Slice (5-2) fights the man who has been calling him out since their friendship ended years ago, Dhafir Harris, better known as “Dada 5000.” Also fin action is former light heavyweight champion Emanuel Newton (25-9-1) и Линтън Васел (15-5, 1 NC), who will look to top their epic 2014 slugfest. In catchweight action,Emmanuel Sanchez (12-2) looks to build on his impressive young career, когато той поема Даниел Пинеда (21-11). И, Melvin Guillard (35-15-2) returns to the cage to take on Дерек Fields (15-6), as the two lightweights go to battle.

"Bellator 149: Shamrock срещу. Gracie " takes place at the Toyota Center in Houston, TX, and airs live on SPIKE at 9 p.m. И/8 p.m. CT, докато предварителните двубои ще се стекат на Spike.com в 6 p.m. CT. Full weigh-in results can be found below.

Main Card: (На живо на SPIKE - 9 p.m. И/8:00 p.m. CT)

Bellator Openweight Main Event: Ken Shamrock (201.2) срещу. Royce Gracie (190.8)

Bellator Heavyweight Main Event: Kimbo Slice (232) срещу. “Dada 5000” (265)

Bellator Lightweight Feature Bout: Melvin Guillard (156) срещу. Дерек Fields (155)

Bellator Light Heavyweight Feature Bout: Emanuel Newton (205) срещу. Линтън Васел (205.4)

Bellator Catchweight Feature Bout: Emmanuel Sanchez (149.2) срещу. Даниел Пинеда (148.2)

 

Предварителен Card: (Spike.com - 6 p.m. И/5:00 p.m. CT)

 

Bellator Heavyweight Feature Fight: Джъстин Wren (247) срещу. Хуан Торес (259.8)

Bellator перо Feature Fight: Davis Sylvester (144.2) срещу. Jeremy Mahon (144.4)

Bellator в средна Feature Fight: Ruben Esparsa (184.2) срещу. C.J. Hancock (185.6)

Bellator категория петел Feature Fight: Адриан Янез (134.6) срещу. Ryan Hollis (134.8)

Bellator в средна Feature Fight: Isaac Villanueva (185.8) срещу. Richard Knepp (184.8)

Bellator Catchweight Feature Fight: Mike Trinh (128.8) срещу. Angel Zamora (129.4)

Bellator Lightweight Feature Fight: Jason Langellier (158.4) срещу. Anthony Ivy (154)

Bellator перо Feature Fight: Manny Lozoya (142) срещу. Jacob Norsworthy (141.8)

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SCOTT COKER LAUNCHES BELLATOR KICKBOXING ADDITIONAL DETAILS REVEALED ABOUT THE PREMIERE BELLATOR KICKBOXING MEGA EVENT IN ITALY APRIL 16

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Хюстън, TX, (Февруари 18, 2016) – Scott Coker, President of Bellator MMA and one of combat sport’s most accomplished promoters, will launch “Bellator Kickboxing” this April with his partners at Spike. The announcement was made today at a press conference ahead of “Bellator 149: Shamrock срещу. Gracie,” which airs утре night on Spike at 9e/8c.

Bellator Kickboxing will feature many of the world’s best kickboxers including Джо Шилинг, Raymond Daniels, Кевин Рос, Кери Мелендес и Anastasia Yankova, who were in attendance at today’s press conference. The current Bellator MMA team based out of Santa Monica, CA will run the new league.

 

Coker has over 30 years of experience promoting combat sports, overseeing both K-1 and Strikeforce Kickboxing leagues during his illustrious career. “Kickboxing is a thrilling, non-stop action-packed sport that I believe will resonate with MMA fans,"Каза Кокър. “Our first goal is to develop stars and showcase these incredible athletes on the #1 home for combat sports, Spike TV.”

 

The first event for Bellator Kickboxing will be a co-promoted show with Bellator MMA and Oktagon Kickboxing on Април 16 в Pala Alpitour в Торино, Италия.

 

The Bellator Kickboxing event’s headliner will feature Melvin Manhoef срещу. Александру Негреа as well as a 5-round title fight when current ISKA 72kg champion Мустафа хайда will move up in weight to challenge Karim Ghajii for his ISKA 75 KG belt. Other participants competing at the inaugural Bellator Kickboxing extravaganza include Ross, Daniels and Дениз Килхолц. Opponents for these participants will be announced in the near future.

 

The event will also include “Bellator 152,” a mixed martial arts card will feature Alessio Sakara срещу. Брайън Роджърс, and also features Bellator MMA stars Patricky "Pitbull" Фрейре, Brent Primus, Anastasia Yankova и A.J. Маккий.

 

Bellator Kickboxing’s debut event will air on Spike Събота, Април 16 при 9:00ч ET/PT on brief tape delay. По-рано същия ден, Spike will broadcast Bellator MMA’s first international show, “Bellator 152,” LIVE at 3:00ч ET.

 

Details on future events will be announced in the near future.

 

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PHOTOS AND VIDEO FROM “BELLATOR 149: Shamrock VS. GRACIE” PRESS CONFERENCE

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HOUSTON – (Февруари. 17, 2016) – The four combatants of the “Bellator 149: Shamrock срещу. Gracie " double-main event joined Bellator MMA President Скот Кокър on stage for the official press conference on Wedneday afternoon, с Ken Shamrock (28-16-2), Royce Gracie (14-2-3), Kimbo Slice (5-2) и "Гръден кош 5000” each contributing to the highly entertaining press conference with great soundbites, that you can find in the video above.

 

The highly anticipated event takes place този петък at the Toyota Center in Houston and airs live and free on Spike at 9 p.m. И/8 p.m. CT. Preliminary bouts will stream live on Bellator.comи В Bellator Mobile App .

Also fighting at "Bellator 149: Shamrock срещу. Gracie " will be former light heavyweight champion Emanuel Newton (25-9-1) и Линтън Васел (15-5, 1 NC), who will look to recreate their epic 2014 barnburner. In featherweight action, Emmanuel Sanchez (12-2) will attempt to continue his torrid pace when he meets Даниел Пинеда (21-11) и чифт леки убийци отидат да се бият, когато Melvin Guillard (35-15-2) се връща да се срещнат Дерек Fields (15-6).

 

Билети за този смесен бойни изкуства фарс старт на малко $50 и са в продажба сега в Bellator.com, както и HoustonToyotaCenter.com, места на Toyota Center Box Office и площ Хюстън Рандъл.

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PHOTOS FROM “BELLATOR 149: Shamrock VS. GRACIE” OPEN WORKOUTS

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The four combatants from the “Bellator 149: Shamrock срещу. Gracie " double-main event took part in an open workout this afternoon at the beautiful, state-of-the-art O Athletik gym in Houston prior to their fights в петък нощ.

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Гостите на събитието Ken Shamrock (28-16-2) в действие срещу Royce Gracie (14-2-3) за трети път и Kimbo Slice (5-2) fights the man who has been calling him out since their friendship ended years ago, Dhafir Harris, по-известен като "Гръден кош 5000."

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Also fighting at "Bellator 149: Shamrock срещу. Gracie " will be former light heavyweight champion Emanuel Newton (25-9-1) и Линтън Васел (15-5, 1 NC), who will look to recreate their epic 2014 barnburner. In featherweight action, Emmanuel Sanchez (12-2) will attempt to continue his torrid pace when he meets Даниел Пинеда (21-11) и чифт леки убийци отидат да се бият, когато Melvin Guillard (35-15-2) се връща да се срещнат Дерек Fields (15-6).

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Билети за този смесен бойни изкуства фарс старт на малко $50 и са в продажба сега в Bellator.com, както и HoustonToyotaCenter.com, места на Toyota Center Box Office и площ Хюстън Рандъл.

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"Bellator 149: Shamrock срещу. Gracie " се излъчва на живо и безплатно на Спайк в 9 p.m. И/8 p.m. CT, докато предварителните двубои ще се стекат на живо по Bellator.com и В Bellator Mobile App.

 

 

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Rampage Coming Back to Bellator MMA

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Following an amicable agreement to settle the litigation between the two parties, the always entertaining and exciting Quinton “Rampage” Jackson is returning to Bellator.

 

Bellator MMA is thrilled to have “Rampage,” one of the most recognizable fighters in the history of the sport, joining a very competitive light heavyweight division featuring champion Liam McGeary, Phil Davis, King Mo, Tito Ortiz, Emanuel Newton, Linton Vassell among others.

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BELLATOR MMA SIGNS LIGHTWEIGHT STANDOUT ‘IRON’ MICHAEL CHANDLER TO MULTI-YEAR, РАЗШИРЯВАНЕ НА ДОГОВОРА ЗА МНОГОБОЙ

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Санта Моника, Халиф. (Февруари 12, 2015) – When sifting through a list of Bellator MMA’s greatest fights, few names appear as often as "Iron" Michael Chandler (14-3).

 

Днес, Bellator MMA is proud to announce that Chandler will be continuing to compete for the promotion for the foreseeable future, with the news that the former 155-pound champion has signed an exclusive multi-year, multi-fight extension to remain with the Scott Coker-led promotion.

 

“Michael Chandler is synonymous with our brand and doubles as an incredibly talented and exciting mixed martial artist,” said Bellator President Скот Кокър. “Not every fighter or free agent aligns with our future plans, but when looking at Chandler’s resume, inking him to a long-term extension was a no-brainer. I look forward to getting him back in action as soon as possible.”

 

Chandler was also pleased with his extension, посочва,: “I’m ecstatic to continue my career with Scott Coker and Bellator MMA. It’s obvious that good things are continuing to happen for this promotion and it’s correlating to big opportunities for myself as well,", Каза Чандлър. “I can’t wait to get back in action and test myself against some of these new guys coming in and move back up through the ranks. Както винаги, my eyes are on that belt, and it will be back around my waist soon.”

 

A 14-fight Bellator MMA veteran, Chandler has been a member of the Viacom-owned promotion since 2010. Prior to joining the Bellator ranks, the Missouri native competed for Strikeforce. Amongst his notable victories, Chandler bested Eddie Alvarez via submission at “Bellator 58” in what many fans and pundits alike considered the fight of 2011.

 

Further along the way, Chandler defeated the likes of Patricky "Pitbull" Фрейре, Marcin държани, Rick Hawn, и David Рикелс (2х). От неговите 14 победи като професионалист, Chandler has amassed 12 victories before reaching the judges’ scorecards.

 

Chandler remains in Bellator’s lightweight division, which includes kingpin Уил Брукс, заедно с Josh Thomson, Brandon Girtz, Melvin Guillard, Benson Henderson, Brent Primus, Дерек Андерсън, иМожете Ауад.

 

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MIDDLEWEIGHT BOUT PITTING KENDALL GROVE AGAINST FRANCISCO FRANCE COMPLETES ‘BELLATOR 150’ MAIN CARD

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Санта Моника, Халиф. (Февруари 11, 2015) – A fifth and final main card fight has been added to “Bellator 150: Galvao vs.. Dantas 2” at Kansas Star Arena in Mulvane, Kansas on Февруари 26, с новината, че Kendall Grove (22-15) has agreed to fight Francisco “Kiko” France (13-3-1).

 

В допълнение, Категория петел първенство Bellator MMA ще бъде на линия в мач-реванш хлътване Marcos "Loro" Galvao (17-6-1) срещу бившия шампион Eduardo "Dudu" Dantas (17-4) и любим на родния град, David Рикелс (16-4, 1 NC) will return to action against Боби Cooper (12-5). "Bellator 150: Galvao vs.. Dantas 2 " also features the Bellator MMA debut of newly signed women’s flyweight Lena Ovchynnikova (10-3), when she meets Ребека Рут (5-1) and a heavyweight co-main event of Cheick конгоански (23-10-2) срещу Виниций Кейрош (8-3)

 

The contests make up the televised portion of “Bellator 150: Galvao vs.. Dantas 2,” който се излъчва на живо по Spike в 9 p.m. И/8 p.m. CT, докато предварителните двубои ще се стекат на живо по Bellator.com и В Bellator Mobile App.

 

Билети за "Bellator 150: Galvao vs.. Dantas 2 " които започват от само $27, са в продажба сега в KansasStarEventCenter.com или Ticketmaster.com, както и касата на Kansas Star Arena.

Grove capped off 2015 with an emphatic knockout of Joey Белтран при "Bellator 143: Уорън срещу. Davis," през септември. The winner of “The Ultimate Fighter: 3," оттогава се бори професионално 2003 for promotions all around the world, notably ProElite and UFC. This will be “Da Spyder’s” sixth appearance under the Bellator MMA banner as he hopes to climb back towards a 185-pound title shot – he competed for the gold last year against Brandon Холси.

 

Ветеран от Strikeforce, “Kiko” has strung together a five-fight winning streak as of late, most recently handing the formerly undefeated Ben Reiter the first loss of his young career at "Bellator 146: Kato срещу. Manhoef. " It’s safe to classify the 33-year-old Arizona native as a “submission specialist,"С 12 на неговата 13 wins as a professional coming by way of making his opponent tap.

Complete "Bellator 150: Galvao vs.. Dantas 2 "Борба с карти:

Bellator MMA категория петел Main Event Заглавие: Marcos Galvao (17-6-1) срещу. Eduardo Dantas (17-4)

Bellator MMA Heavyweight Co-Main Event: Cheick конгоански (23-10-2) срещу. Виниций Кейрош (8-3)

Bellator MMA Lightweight Feature Bout: Dave Рикелс (16-4, 1 NC) срещу. Боби Cooper (12-5)

Bellator MMA Middleweight Feature Bout: Kendall Grove (22-15) срещу. Francisco Франция (13-3-1)

Bellator MMA Flyweight Feature Bout: Лена Овчинникова (10-3) срещу. Ребека Рут (5-1)

 

Предварителен Card:

Bellator MMA Middleweight Feature Bout: Григорий Бабене (16-11) срещу. Brandon Farran (12-10)

Bellator MMA перо Feature Bout: Гастон Reyno (5-0) срещу. Чука Уилис (6-2)

Bellator MMA Heavyweight Feature Bout: David Hammons (1-1) срещу. Kyle Noblitt (1-0)

Bellator MMA Middleweight Feature Bout: Крис Харис (4-0) срещу. Julian Marquez (2-0)

Bellator MMA Lightweight Feature Bout: Marcio Navarro (14-11) срещу. Henry Lindsay (4-5)

Bellator MMA перо Feature Bout: Thai Clark (5-0) срещу. Deron Carlis (4-1)

Bellator MMA Welterweight Feature Bout: Manny Meraz (7-1) срещу. Andre Fialho (5-0)

Bellator MMA Lightweight Feature Bout: Jason Witt (7-2) срещу. Jonathan Gary (11-6)

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GILBERT SMITH REPLACES MICHAEL PAGE, FACES FERNANDO GONZALEZ IN ‘BELLATOR 151’ CO-MAIN EVENT

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SIRWAN KAKAI MAKES PROFESSIONAL DEBUT AGAINST JOE TAIMANGLO

Санта Моника, CALIF. (Февруари 10, 2015) – The main card of "Bellator 151: Уорън срещу. Колдуел " наМарт 4 is complete with today’s announcement that Gilbert Smith (12-4) ще замени Michael Page and now face Фернандо Гонзалес (24-13) in the evening’s co-main event.

 

В допълнение, Sirwan Kakai (12-3) ще направи дебюта си срещу промоционална Joe Taimanglo (21-6) in the fourth and final main card contest. Seven preliminary scraps have also been confirmed and can be found below.

Билети за "Bellator 151: Уорън срещу. Колдуел " са в продажба сега и да започнете на току-що $45. Можете да закупите билети на Службата за Winstar World Casino Resort и Box, както и Ticketmaster.com и Bellator.com. Врати за събитието отворен 5:00 p.m. CT местно време, with the first contest taking place един час по-късно.

"Bellator 151: Уорън срещу. Колдуел " се излъчва на живо и безплатно на шип 9 p.m. И/8 p.m. CT, while preliminary boutswill stream live on Bellator.com и В Bellator Mobile App.

 

Smith will be making his Bellator MMA debut against a fighter who is currently in the midst of a four-fight winning streak. "Полунощ Magic” is on a bit of a roll of his own, coming into the promotion riding a two-bout winning streak. A veteran of UFC and most recently RFA, Smith won the regional promotion’s welterweight belt in June, defending the title one time before signing with Bellator.

 

Гонзалес взе кратка пауза от ВМА, за да се конкурират на кикбокс част на първата копка "Bellator MMA: Dynamite 1 " събитие през септември, losing a tightly contest decision to world-renowned striker Paul "Semtex" Daley. Гонзалес се връща в своята зона на комфорт на ВМА, където е нанизани впечатляващ четири поредни победи. Ветеран от Скот Кокър обоснована насърчаване на Strikeforce, както и World Extreme Cagefighting, Гонзалес се състезава професионално от 2003.

 

Kakai is one of Bellator MMA’s latest signings, joining the fray after a two-fight stint in the UFC. “Zohan," 26, hails from Sweden and owns 10 завършва в неговата 12 victories as a professional fighter. With a bantamweight title fight one-week prior and another marquee 135-pound pairing in the main event, it will be interesting to see what a win does for Kakai in the grand scheme of things.

 

Taimanglo will be making his seventh appearance under the Bellator MMA umbrella, and is riding a two-fight winning streak. A Guam-native, “The Juggernaut” has stopped his opponent in 21 of his victories and has only lost twice in his last 14 битки. Look for the 31-year-old to make an impression against the bantamweight division’s newest commodity.

 

Обновено "Bellator 151: Уорън срещу. Колдуел "Борба с карти:

Bellator MMA Main Event в категория петел: Joe Warren (13-4) срещу. Darrion Caldwell (8-0)

Bellator MMA Welterweight Co Main Event-: Gilbert Smith (12-4) срещу. Фернандо Гонзалес (24-13)

Bellator MMA перо Feature Bout: Ямаучи нагоре (19-2) срещу. Bubba Jenkins (10-2)

Bellator MMA категория петел Feature Bout: Sirwan Kakai (12-3) срещу. Joe Taimanglo (21-6-1)

 

Предварителен Card:

Bellator MMA перо Предварителен Bout: Chris Jones (10-3) срещу. Ray Wood (5-1)

Bellator MMA категория петел Предварителен Bout: Стив Garcia (6-0) срещу. Ricky Turcios (5-0)

Bellator MMA Welterweight Предварителен Bout: Джъстин Патерсън (6-1) срещу. Chance Rencountre (8-1)

Bellator MMA перо Предварителен Bout: Treston Thomison (8-4) срещу. Aaron Roberson (5-3)

Bellator MMA Welterweight Предварителен Bout: Roger Carroll (16-13) срещу. Neiman Gracie (3-0)

Bellator MMA в средна Предварителен Bout: Derek Palmer (Дебют) срещу. Jermayne Barnes (0-1)

Bellator MMA перо Предварителен Bout: Shane Peterson (13-4) срещу. Стивън Banaszak (5-5)

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CHRIS ‘THE CRIPPLER’ LEBEN RETURNS TO MIXED MARTIAL ARTS, SIGNS WITH BELLATOR MMA

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Санта Моника (Февруари 6, 2015) - Bellator MMA е горд да обяви подписването на Chris “The Crippler” Leben (22-11) на изключителна многогодишно, мулти-борбата договор. The former World Extreme Cagefighting Middleweight World Champion has fought professionally since 2002, and holds the record for most fights in the UFC at 185-pounds (22).

 

Since taking a break from the sport in 2014, Leben has resided in San Diego, Халиф. and served as a coach at Victory MMA & Фитнес. Known for his tendency to put on an exciting show each and every time he enters the cage, Leben was a member of the inaugural cast of “The Ultimate Fighter” alongside fellow Bellator MMA competitors Stephan Bonnar и Josh Koscheck. The 35-year-old has fought elite talent throughout his mixed martial arts tenure, against names the likes of: Wanderlei Silva, Anderson Silva, Брайън Стан, Michael Bisping, Patrick Cote, Mark Munoz, and Bellator MMA’s own Alessio Sakara.

 

“If I were to draw up the prototypical Bellator MMA competitor, there would be parts of Chris [живот] in there,"Каза Bellator MMA председател Скот Кокър. “The guy has never had a boring fight and as I’ve said from day one, we’re going to continue to grow from the ground up and buy from the top down. I know that Chris still has a lot of fight left in him and I’m excited to see him fight We are hoping to see his Bellator debut this Spring.”

 

“Focusing on just coaching at Victory MMA has been amazing, but recently, I started to get the itch to compete again,” Leben said. “So I extended an olive branch to the people at Bellator and here I am. Аз съм в страхотна форма, I love the possible matchups this roster has to offer and I’m ready to show the world why they call me ‘The Crippler.’”

 

Leben joins a budding roster of Bellator MMA talent, with recent signings that include: Benson Henderson, Anastasia Yankova, Лена Овчинникова, и Сергей Харитонов.

 

It has yet to be determined what weight class Leben will compete at, but when asked what division he hopes to settle in, Leben made it clear: “I’ll go wherever the big fights are.”