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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) - Тоа е за впарување која е синоним за спорт на мешани боречки вештини — Кен Shamrock наспроти Ројс Gracie — and on Friday night at Toyota Center in Houston, Texas during "Bellator 149: Vs Шамрок. 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 отворањето. Will this victory lead to more fights for Gracie inside the Bellator MMA cage? Stay tuned.

Kimbo сечете (6-2) emerged victorious after an all-out brawl with his old nemesis Градите 5000, sending the South Florida resident facefirst into the mat at 1:32 на три тркалезни. 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 Полињата (16-6) upset Мелвин Guillard (32-16-2) with vicious strikes only 32 секунди во вториот круг. Со победа, “The Stallion” bounced back from two consecutive defeats against Мајкл Чендлер и Брендон Girtz.

A light heavyweight rematch between Емануел Њутн и Линтон Vassell 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). Со победата, “The Swarm” snapped a one-fight skid and moves one-step closer to the top at 205-pounds.

Емануел Санчез (13-2) grinded out another split decision at "Bellator 149: Vs Шамрок. Gracie," победувајќи Даниел Pineda (21-12) со голем број (29-28, 28-29, 29-28). Со 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.

Прелиминарните резултати:

Isaac Villanueva (9-7) поразен Richard Knepp (3-3) преку TKO (тупаници) на :42 Mahon (5-4) поразен Davis Sylvester (5-4) преку ТКО на 4:22 of R2

Adrian Yanez (4-1) поразен Ryan Hollins (10-8) преку едногласна одлука (29-28 x3)

Jason Langellier (3-0) поразен Anthony Ivy (1-1) преку поднесување (anaconda choke) на 2:09 or R1

Џастин Врен (12-2) поразен Juan Torres (4-5) преку едногласна одлука (30-27 x3)

Mike Trinh (3-3) поразен Angel Zamora преку поднесување (armbar) на 3:49 of R

C.J. Hancock (1-0) поразен Ruben Esparza (1-1) преку поднесување (задните гол задави) на 1:26 of R3

Manny Lozoya (1-0) поразен Jacob Norsworthy (1-6) преку поднесување (гилотина) на 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 во четвртокот inside the Toyota Center, the main card competitors of "Bellator 149: Vs Шамрок. 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 Кен Shamrock (28-16-2) против Ројс Gracie (14-2-3) по трет пат и Kimbo сечете (5-2) fights the man who has been calling him out since their friendship ended years ago, Dhafir Харис, better known as “Dada 5000.” Also fin action is former light heavyweight champion Емануел Њутн (25-9-1) и Линтон Vassell (15-5, 1 Соединетите Американски Држави), who will look to top their epic 2014 slugfest. In catchweight action,Емануел Санчез (12-2) looks to build on his impressive young career, кога тој се осврнува на Даниел Pineda (21-11). И, Мелвин Guillard (35-15-2) returns to the cage to take on Дерек Полињата (15-6), as the two lightweights go to battle.

"Bellator 149: Vs Шамрок. Gracie " takes place at the Toyota Center in Houston, Соединетите Американски Држави, and airs live on SPIKE at 9 вечер. И/8 вечер. КТ, додека прелиминарните борби ќе поток на Spike.com на 6 вечер. КТ. Full weigh-in results can be found below.

Главната картичка: (Во живо на СПАЈК - 9 вечер. И/8:00 вечер. КТ)

Bellator Openweight Main Event: Кен Shamrock (201.2) наспроти. Ројс Gracie (190.8)

Bellator тешка категорија Главниот настан: Kimbo сечете (232) наспроти. “Dada 5000” (265)

Bellator Лесни Тема Бу: Мелвин Guillard (156) наспроти. Дерек Полињата (155)

Bellator Light Heavyweight Feature Bout: Емануел Њутн (205) наспроти. Линтон Vassell (205.4)

Bellator Catchweight Feature Bout: Емануел Санчез (149.2) наспроти. Даниел Pineda (148.2)

 

Прелиминарните картички: (Spike.com - 6 вечер. И/5:00 вечер. КТ)

 

Bellator тешка категорија Тема борба: Џастин Врен (247) наспроти. Juan Torres (259.8)

Bellator featherweight Тема борба: Davis Sylvester (144.2) наспроти. Jeremy Mahon (144.4)

Bellator средна Тема борба: Ruben Esparsa (184.2) наспроти. C.J. Hancock (185.6)

Bellator bantamweight Тема борба: Adrian Yanez (134.6) наспроти. Ryan Hollis (134.8)

Bellator средна Тема борба: Isaac Villanueva (185.8) наспроти. Richard Knepp (184.8)

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

Bellator Лесни Тема борба: Jason Langellier (158.4) наспроти. Anthony Ivy (154)

Bellator featherweight Тема борба: Manny Lozoya (142) наспроти. 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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Хјустон, Соединетите Американски Држави, (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: Vs Шамрок. Gracie,” which airs утре night on Spike at 9e/8c.

Bellator Kickboxing will feature many of the world’s best kickboxers including Џо Шилинг, Рејмонд Даниелс, Kevin Ross, Keri Melendez 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,"Рече Кокер. “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 на Pala Alpitour во Торино, Италија.

 

The Bellator Kickboxing event’s headliner will feature Мелвин Manhoef наспроти. Alexandru Negrea as well as a 5-round title fight when current ISKA 72kg champion Mustapha Haida 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 Киелхолц. 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 Алесио Sakara наспроти. Брајан Роџерс, and also features Bellator MMA stars Patricky "Pitbull" Фреире, Брент Први, Anastasia Yankova и A.J. Меки.

 

Bellator Kickboxing’s debut event will air on Spike Сабота, Април 16 на 9:00ЕТ/Португалија on brief tape delay. Претходно истиот ден, Spike will broadcast Bellator MMA’s first international show, “Bellator 152,” LIVE at 3:00ЕТ.

 

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

 

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PHOTOS AND VIDEO FROM “BELLATOR 149: SHAMROCK В.С.. GRACIE” PRESS CONFERENCE

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HOUSTON – (Февруари. 17, 2016) – The four combatants of the “Bellator 149: Vs Шамрок. Gracie " double-main event joined Bellator MMA President Скот Coker on stage for the official press conference on Wedneday afternoon, со Кен Shamrock (28-16-2), Ројс Gracie (14-2-3), Kimbo сечете (5-2) и "Градите 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 овој петок at the Toyota Center in Houston and airs live and free on Spike at 9 вечер. И/8 вечер. КТ. Preliminary bouts will stream live on Bellator.comи На Bellator мобилен стан .

Also fighting at "Bellator 149: Vs Шамрок. Gracie " will be former light heavyweight champion Emanuel Newton (25-9-1) и Линтон Vassell (15-5, 1 Соединетите Американски Држави), who will look to recreate their epic 2014 barnburner. In featherweight action, Емануел Санчез (12-2) will attempt to continue his torrid pace when he meets Даниел Pineda (21-11) and a pair of lightweight assassins go to battle, кога Мелвин Guillard (35-15-2) returns to meet Дерек Полињата (15-6).

 

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PHOTOS FROM “BELLATOR 149: SHAMROCK В.С.. GRACIE” OPEN WORKOUTS

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The four combatants from the “Bellator 149: Vs Шамрок. 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 во петокот ноќ.

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Карактеристики на настанот Кен Shamrock (28-16-2) во акција против Ројс Gracie (14-2-3) по трет пат и Kimbo сечете (5-2) fights the man who has been calling him out since their friendship ended years ago, Dhafir Харис, подобро познат како "Градите 5000."

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Also fighting at "Bellator 149: Vs Шамрок. Gracie " will be former light heavyweight champion Emanuel Newton (25-9-1) и Линтон Vassell (15-5, 1 Соединетите Американски Држави), who will look to recreate their epic 2014 barnburner. In featherweight action, Емануел Санчез (12-2) will attempt to continue his torrid pace when he meets Даниел Pineda (21-11) and a pair of lightweight assassins go to battle, кога Мелвин Guillard (35-15-2) returns to meet Дерек Полињата (15-6).

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"Bellator 149: Vs Шамрок. Gracie " емитува во живо и бесплатно на Спајк во 9 вечер. И/8 вечер. КТ, додека прелиминарните борби ќе поток во живо на Bellator.com и На Bellator мобилен стан.

 

 

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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, Фил Дејвис, Кинг Мо, Тито Ортиз, Емануел Њутн, Linton Vassell among others.

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BELLATOR MMA SIGNS LIGHTWEIGHT STANDOUT ‘IRON’ MICHAEL CHANDLER TO MULTI-YEAR, ПРОДОЛУВАЕ НА ДОГОВОРОТ ЗА МНОГУ БОРБА

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Click for fight highlights: Michael Chandler vs. Еди Алварез

Санта Моника, Калифорнија. (Февруари 12, 2015) – When sifting through a list of Bellator MMA’s greatest fights, few names appear as often as "Железо" Мајкл Чендлер (14-3).

 

Денес, 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 Coker. “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, во која се наведува: “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,"Рече Чендлер. “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. Како и секогаш, 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" Фреире, Marcin Одржана, Rick Hawn, и Дејвид Rickels (2X). Of his 14 победи како професионален, Chandler has amassed 12 victories before reaching the judges’ scorecards.

 

Chandler remains in Bellator’s lightweight division, which includes kingpin Вил Брукс, заедно со Џош Томпсон, Брендон Girtz, Мелвин Guillard, Бенсон Хендерсон, Брент Први, Дерек Андерсон, иВие Авад.

 

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

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Санта Моника, Калифорнија. (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, со веста дека Кендал Grove (22-15) has agreed to fight Francisco “Kiko” France (13-3-1).

 

Во прилог, Bellator MMA’s Bantamweight Championship will be on the line in a rematch pitting Маркос "Loro" Galvao (17-6-1) против поранешниот шампион Едуардо "Дуду" Dantas (17-4) and hometown favorite, Дејвид Rickels (16-4, 1 Соединетите Американски Држави) will return to action against Боби Купер (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 конго (23-10-2) против Vinicius Queiroz (8-3)

 

The contests make up the televised portion of “Bellator 150: Galvao vs.. Dantas 2,” што се емитува во живо на Спајк на 9 вечер. И/8 вечер. КТ, додека прелиминарните борби ќе поток во живо на Bellator.com и На Bellator мобилен стан.

 

Билетите за "Bellator 150: Galvao vs.. Dantas 2 " кој со почеток во само $27, are on sale now at KansasStarEventCenter.com or Ticketmaster.com, како и благајните Канзас ѕвезда Арена.

Grove capped off 2015 with an emphatic knockout of Џои Белтран на "Bellator 143: Ворен наспроти. Дејвис," во септември. The winner of “The Ultimate Fighter: 3," has fought professionally since 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 Брендон Halsey.

 

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

Заврши "Bellator 150: Galvao vs.. Dantas 2” Fight Card:

Bellator MMA Bantamweight Title Main Event: Маркос Galvao (17-6-1) наспроти. Eduardo Dantas (17-4)

Bellator MMA Heavyweight Co-Main Event: Cheick конго (23-10-2) наспроти. Vinicius Queiroz (8-3)

Bellator МЛД Лесни Функција Бу: Дејв Rickels (16-4, 1 Соединетите Американски Држави) наспроти. Боби Купер (12-5)

Bellator MMA Middleweight Feature Bout: Кендал Grove (22-15) наспроти. Франциско Франција (13-3-1)

Меч за одлики во лесна категорија Bellator MMA: Lena Ovchynnikova (10-3) наспроти. Ребека Рут (5-1)

 

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Bellator MMA Middleweight Feature Bout: Gregory Babene (16-11) наспроти. Brandon Farran (12-10)

Bellator МЛД Featherweight Функција Бу: Гастон Рејно (5-0) наспроти. Чука Вилис (6-2)

Bellator МЛД во тешка категорија Функција Бу: David Hammons (1-1) наспроти. Kyle Noblitt (1-0)

Bellator MMA Middleweight Feature Bout: Chris Harris (4-0) наспроти. Julian Marquez (2-0)

Bellator МЛД Лесни Функција Бу: Marcio Navarro (14-11) наспроти. Henry Lindsay (4-5)

Bellator МЛД Featherweight Функција Бу: Thai Clark (5-0) наспроти. Deron Carlis (4-1)

Bellator МЛД боксер од полусредна категорија Функција Бу: Manny Meraz (7-1) наспроти. Andre Fialho (5-0)

Bellator МЛД Лесни Функција Бу: Jason Witt (7-2) наспроти. 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, Калифорнија. (Февруари 10, 2015) – The main card of "Bellator 151: Ворен наспроти. Caldwell” наМарт 4 is complete with today’s announcement that Гилберт Смит (12-4) will replace Мајкл страна and now face Фернандо Гонзалез (24-13) in the evening’s co-main event.

 

Во прилог, Sirwan Kakai (12-3) ќе направи промотивна деби против 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: Ворен наспроти. Caldwell” are on sale now and start at just $45. You can purchase tickets at the WinStar World Casino and Resort Box Office, како и Ticketmaster.com и Bellator.com. Врати за настанот отворени 5:00 вечер. КТ по локално време, with the first contest taking place one hour later.

"Bellator 151: Ворен наспроти. Caldwell” емитува во живо и бесплатно на Спајк во 9 вечер. И/8 вечер. КТ, while preliminary boutswill stream live on Bellator.com и На Bellator мобилен стан.

 

Smith will be making his Bellator MMA debut against a fighter who is currently in the midst of a four-fight winning streak. "Полноќ 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.

 

Gonzalez took a brief hiatus from MMA to compete in the kickboxing portion of the groundbreaking "Bellator МЛД: Динамит 1 " event in September, losing a tightly contest decision to world-renowned striker Павле "семтекс" Дејли. Gonzalez now returns to his comfort zone of MMA, where he has strung together an impressive four-fight winning streak. A veteran of the Scott Coker-founded Strikeforce promotion, as well as World Extreme Cagefighting, Gonzalez has been competing professionally since 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 finishes in his 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 тепачки. Look for the 31-year-old to make an impression against the bantamweight division’s newest commodity.

 

Ажурирано "Bellator 151: Ворен наспроти. Caldwell” Fight Card:

Bellator MMA Bantamweight Main Event: Џо Ворен (13-4) наспроти. Darrion Колдвел (8-0)

Ко-главен настан за белтер категорија Bellator MMA: Гилберт Смит (12-4) наспроти. Фернандо Гонзалез (24-13)

Bellator МЛД Featherweight Функција Бу: Јамаучи до (19-2) наспроти. Bubba Џенкинс (10-2)

Меч за одлики на Bellator MMA Bantamweight: Sirwan Kakai (12-3) наспроти. Joe Taimanglo (21-6-1)

 

Прелиминарните картички:

Bellator МЛД Featherweight Прелиминарните Бу: Крис Џонс (10-3) наспроти. Реј Вуд (5-1)

Bellator МЛД bantamweight Прелиминарните Бу: Стив Гарсија (6-0) наспроти. Ricky Turcios (5-0)

Bellator МЛД боксер од полусредна категорија Прелиминарните Бу: Џастин Патерсон (6-1) наспроти. Chance Rencountre (8-1)

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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 МЛД е горд да го објави потпишувањето на Chris “The Crippler” Leben (22-11) на ексклузивен мулти-година, мулти-борба 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, Калифорнија. 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 Џош Koscheck. The 35-year-old has fought elite talent throughout his mixed martial arts tenure, against names the likes of: Wanderlei Силва, Андерсон Силва, Брајан Стан, Мајкл Bisping, Patrick Cote, Означи Муњоз, and Bellator MMA’s own Алесио Sakara.

 

“If I were to draw up the prototypical Bellator MMA competitor, there would be parts of Chris [Leben] in there,", Рече Bellator МЛД претседателот Скот Coker. “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. Јас сум во одлична 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: Бенсон Хендерсон, Anastasia Yankova, Lena Ovchynnikova, и Сергеј Kharitonov.

 

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.”