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

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ХОУСТОН, Текас (Фебруар 19) - То је спаривање који је синоним за спорт мешовитих борилачких вештина — Кен Схамроцк наспрам Роице Грацие — and on Friday night at Toyota Center in Houston, Texas during "Беллатор 149: Шамрок против. Грацие," 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 оквира отварања. Will this victory lead to more fights for Gracie inside the Bellator MMA cage? Будите у току.

Кимбо Слице (6-2) emerged victorious after an all-out brawl with his old nemesis Груди 5000, sending the South Florida resident facefirst into the mat at 1:32 рунде три. 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 Поља (16-6) узнемирен Мелвин Гуиллард (32-16-2) with vicious strikes only 32 секунди у други круг. Са победом, “The Stallion” bounced back from two consecutive defeats against Мајкл Свећар и Брендон Гиртз.

A light heavyweight rematch between Емануел Њутон и Линтон Васселл 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). Са победом, “The Swarm” snapped a one-fight skid and moves one-step closer to the top at 205-pounds.

Еммануел Санцхез (13-2) grinded out another split decision at "Беллатор 149: Шамрок против. Грацие," победивши Данијел Пинеда (21-12) са мноштвом (29-28, 28-29, 29-28). Са победом, “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.

Прелиминарни резултати:

Isaac Villanueva (9-7) поражен Richard Knepp (3-3) ТКО (ударци) у :42 Mahon (5-4) поражен Davis Sylvester (5-4) преко ТКО на 4:22 of R2

Adrian Yanez (4-1) поражен Ryan Hollins (10-8) једногласна одлука (29-28 Кс3)

Jason Langellier (3-0) поражен Anthony Ivy (1-1) субмиссион (anaconda choke) у 2:09 or R1

Џастин Царић (12-2) поражен Juan Torres (4-5) једногласна одлука (30-27 Кс3)

Mike Trinh (3-3) поражен Angel Zamora субмиссион (Армбар) у 3:49 of R

Ц.Ј. Hancock (1-0) поражен Ruben Esparza (1-1) субмиссион (позади-Накед Цхоке) у 1:26 of R3

Manny Lozoya (1-0) поражен Jacob Norsworthy (1-6) субмиссион (гиљотина) у 2:33 of R1

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

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ХОУСТОН, Текас (Фебруар 18, 2016) – After weigh-ins у четвртак inside the Toyota Center, the main card competitors of "Беллатор 149: Шамрок против. Грацие " are set to enter the cage and fight сутра night LIVE and FREE on Spike.

 

The big night features a double main event that pits Кен Схамроцк (28-16-2) против Роице Грацие (14-2-3) по трећи пут и Кимбо Слице (5-2) fights the man who has been calling him out since their friendship ended years ago, Дхафир Харис, better known as “Dada 5000.” Also fin action is former light heavyweight champion Емануел Њутон (25-9-1) и Линтон Васселл (15-5, 1 НЦ), who will look to top their epic 2014 slugfest. In catchweight action,Еммануел Санцхез (12-2) looks to build on his impressive young career, када је преузима Данијел Пинеда (21-11). И, Мелвин Гуиллард (35-15-2) returns to the cage to take on Дерек Поља (15-6), as the two lightweights go to battle.

"Беллатор 149: Шамрок против. Грацие " takes place at the Toyota Center in Houston, ТКС, and airs live on SPIKE at 9 п.м. И/8 п.м. ЦТ, док прелиминарни напади ће стреам на Спике.цом у 6 п.м. ЦТ. Full weigh-in results can be found below.

Главни картица: (Live on SPIKE – 9 п.м. И/8:00 п.м. ЦТ)

Bellator Openweight Main Event: Кен Схамроцк (201.2) вс. Роице Грацие (190.8)

Беллатор Хеавивеигхт Маин Евент: Кимбо Слице (232) вс. “Dada 5000” (265)

Беллатор Лаган функција Боут: Мелвин Гуиллард (156) вс. Дерек Поља (155)

Bellator Light Heavyweight Feature Bout: Емануел Њутон (205) вс. Линтон Васселл (205.4)

Bellator Catchweight Feature Bout: Еммануел Санцхез (149.2) вс. Данијел Пинеда (148.2)

 

Прелиминарни картица: (Спике.цом - 6 п.м. И/5:00 п.м. ЦТ)

 

Беллатор Хеавивеигхт Феатуре Борба: Џастин Царић (247) вс. Juan Torres (259.8)

Беллатор Феатхервеигхт Феатуре Борба: Davis Sylvester (144.2) вс. Jeremy Mahon (144.4)

Беллатор Лигхтвеигхт Феатуре Борба: Ruben Esparsa (184.2) вс. Ц.Ј. Hancock (185.6)

Беллатор Хеавивеигхт Феатуре Борба: Adrian Yanez (134.6) вс. Ryan Hollis (134.8)

Беллатор Лигхтвеигхт Феатуре Борба: Isaac Villanueva (185.8) вс. Richard Knepp (184.8)

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

Беллатор Лагане Феатуре Борба: Jason Langellier (158.4) вс. Anthony Ivy (154)

Беллатор Феатхервеигхт Феатуре Борба: Manny Lozoya (142) вс. 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, ТКС, (Фебруар 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 “Беллатор 149: Шамрок против. Грацие,” which airs сутра night on Spike at 9e/8c.

Bellator Kickboxing will feature many of the world’s best kickboxers including Џо Шилинг, Раимонд 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,", Рекао је 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 Пала Алпитоур у Торину, Италија.

 

The Bellator Kickboxing event’s headliner will feature Мелвин Манхоеф вс. 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 Денисе Киелхолтз. 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 Алессио Сакара вс. Бриан Рогерс, and also features Bellator MMA stars Патрицки "Питбулл" Фреире, Брент Примус, Anastasia Yankova и А.Ј. МцКее.

 

Bellator Kickboxing’s debut event will air on Spike Субота, Април 16 у 9:00ПМ ЕТ/ПТ on brief tape delay. Раније тог дана, Spike will broadcast Bellator MMA’s first international show, “Bellator 152,” LIVE at 3:00ПМ ЕТ.

 

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

 

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PHOTOS AND VIDEO FROM “BELLATOR 149: СХАМРОЦК ВС. GRACIE” PRESS CONFERENCE

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HOUSTON – (Јан. 17, 2016) – The four combatants of the “Беллатор 149: Шамрок против. Грацие " double-main event joined Bellator MMA President Скот Цокер on stage for the official press conference on Wedneday afternoon, са Кен Схамроцк (28-16-2), Роице Грацие (14-2-3), Кимбо Слице (5-2) и "Груди 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 ово петак at the Toyota Center in Houston and airs live and free on Spike at 9 п.м. И/8 п.м. ЦТ. Preliminary bouts will stream live on Беллатор.цоми Беллатор за мобилне уређаје .

Also fighting at "Беллатор 149: Шамрок против. Грацие " will be former light heavyweight champion Emanuel Newton (25-9-1) и Линтон Васселл (15-5, 1 НЦ), who will look to recreate their epic 2014 barnburner. In featherweight action, Еммануел Санцхез (12-2) will attempt to continue his torrid pace when he meets Данијел Пинеда (21-11) and a pair of lightweight assassins go to battle, када Мелвин Гуиллард (35-15-2) returns to meet Дерек Поља (15-6).

 

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PHOTOS FROM “BELLATOR 149: СХАМРОЦК ВС. GRACIE” OPEN WORKOUTS

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The four combatants from the “Беллатор 149: Шамрок против. Грацие " 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 у петак ноћ.

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Карактеристике догађаја Кен Схамроцк (28-16-2) in action against Роице Грацие (14-2-3) по трећи пут и Кимбо Слице (5-2) fights the man who has been calling him out since their friendship ended years ago, Дхафир Харис, познатији као "Груди 5000."

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Also fighting at "Беллатор 149: Шамрок против. Грацие " will be former light heavyweight champion Emanuel Newton (25-9-1) и Линтон Васселл (15-5, 1 НЦ), who will look to recreate their epic 2014 barnburner. In featherweight action, Еммануел Санцхез (12-2) will attempt to continue his torrid pace when he meets Данијел Пинеда (21-11) and a pair of lightweight assassins go to battle, када Мелвин Гуиллард (35-15-2) returns to meet Дерек Поља (15-6).

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"Беллатор 149: Шамрок против. Грацие " емитује уживо и бесплатно на Спике у 9 п.м. И/8 п.м. ЦТ, док прелиминарни напади ће стреам уживо Беллатор.цом и Беллатор за мобилне уређаје.

 

 

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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, Пхил Давис, Кинг Мо, Тито Ортиз, Емануел Њутон, Linton Vassell among others.

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BELLATOR MMA SIGNS LIGHTWEIGHT STANDOUT ‘IRON’ MICHAEL CHANDLER TO MULTI-YEAR, ПРОДУЖЕЊЕ УГОВОРА ЗА ВИШЕ БОРБА

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САНТА МОНИКА, Калиф. (Фебруар 12, 2015) – When sifting through a list of Bellator MMA’s greatest fights, few names appear as often as "Гвоздени" Мајкл Чендлер (14-3).

 

Данас, 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 Цокер. “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, наводећи: “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,", Рекао је 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. Као и увек, 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 Патрицки "Питбулл" Фреире, Марцин Хелд, Rick Hawn, и Дејвид рицкелс (2к). Of his 14 осваја као професионалац, Chandler has amassed 12 victories before reaching the judges’ scorecards.

 

Chandler remains in Bellator’s lightweight division, which includes kingpin Вил Брукс, упоредо са Џош Томсон, Брендон Гиртз, Мелвин Гуиллард, Бенсон Хендерсон, Брент Примус, Дерек Андерсон, иВи Авад.

 

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

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САНТА МОНИКА, Калиф. (Фебруар 11, 2015) – A fifth and final main card fight has been added to “Беллатор 150: Галвао вс. Dantas 2” at Kansas Star Arena in Mulvane, Kansas on Фебруар 26, with the news that Кендалл Грове (22-15) has agreed to fight Francisco “Kiko” France (13-3-1).

 

Додатно, Bellator MMA’s Bantamweight Championship will be on the line in a rematch pitting Маркос "Лоро" Галвао (17-6-1) против бившег шампиона Едуардо "Дуду" Дантас (17-4) and hometown favorite, Дејвид рицкелс (16-4, 1 НЦ) will return to action against Боби Купер (12-5). "Беллатор 150: Галвао вс. Дантас 2 " also features the Bellator MMA debut of newly signed women’s flyweight Lena Ovchynnikova (10-3), when she meets Ребецца Рутх (5-1) and a heavyweight co-main event of Цхеицк Конго (23-10-2) против Винициус Куеироз (8-3)

 

The contests make up the televised portion of “Беллатор 150: Галвао вс. Дантас 2,” која емитује уживо на Спике у 9 п.м. И/8 п.м. ЦТ, док прелиминарни напади ће стреам уживо Беллатор.цом и Беллатор за мобилне уређаје.

 

Улазнице за "Беллатор 150: Галвао вс. Дантас 2 " која се крећу од само $27, су у продаји сада у КансасСтарЕвентЦентер.цом or Ticketmaster.com, као и благајнама Канзас Стар Арена.

Grove capped off 2015 with an emphatic knockout of Џои Белтран у "Беллатор 143: Ворен вс. Дејвис," у септембру. Победник у “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 Халсеи.

 

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 "Беллатор 146: Като Вс. Манхоеф. " It’s safe to classify the 33-year-old Arizona native as a “submission specialist,"Са 12 његовог 13 wins as a professional coming by way of making his opponent tap.

Комплетан "Беллатор 150: Галвао вс. Dantas 2” Fight Card:

Bellator MMA Bantamweight Title Main Event: Марцос Галвао (17-6-1) вс. Едуардо Дантас (17-4)

Bellator MMA Heavyweight Co-Main Event: Цхеицк Конго (23-10-2) вс. Винициус Куеироз (8-3)

Беллатор ВМА Лаган функција Боут: Дејв рицкелс (16-4, 1 НЦ) вс. Боби Купер (12-5)

Bellator MMA Middleweight Feature Bout: Кендалл Грове (22-15) вс. Франциско Француска (13-3-1)

Bellator MMA Flyweight Feature Bout: Lena Ovchynnikova (10-3) вс. Ребецца Рутх (5-1)

 

Прелиминарни картица:

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

Беллатор ВМА Феатхервеигхт функција Боут: Гастон Реино (5-0) вс. Цхука Вилис (6-2)

Беллатор ВМА Хеавивеигхт функција Боут: David Hammons (1-1) вс. Kyle Noblitt (1-0)

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

Беллатор ВМА Лаган функција Боут: Marcio Navarro (14-11) вс. Henry Lindsay (4-5)

Беллатор ВМА Феатхервеигхт функција Боут: Thai Clark (5-0) вс. Deron Carlis (4-1)

Беллатор ВМА Велтервеигхт боут функција: Manny Meraz (7-1) вс. Andre Fialho (5-0)

Беллатор ВМА Лаган функција Боут: Jason Witt (7-2) вс. 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, Цалиф. (Фебруар 10, 2015) – The main card of "Беллатор 151: Ворен вс. Caldwell” оМарт 4 is complete with today’s announcement that Гилберт Смит (12-4) will replace Мицхаел Паге and now face Фернандо Гонзалес (24-13) in the evening’s co-main event.

 

Додатно, Сирван Какаи (12-3) ће направити свој деби против промотивну Џо Таимангло (21-6) in the fourth and final main card contest. Seven preliminary scraps have also been confirmed and can be found below.

Улазнице за "Беллатор 151: Ворен вс. Caldwell” are on sale now and start at just $45. You can purchase tickets at the WinStar World Casino and Resort Box Office, as well as Ticketmaster.com and Bellator.com. Врата за случај отвореном у 5:00 п.м. ЦТ Локално време, with the first contest taking place one hour later.

"Беллатор 151: Ворен вс. Caldwell” емитује уживо и бесплатно на КЛАСУ у 9 п.м. И/8 п.м. ЦТ, while preliminary boutswill stream live on Беллатор.цом и Беллатор за мобилне уређаје.

 

Smith will be making his Bellator MMA debut against a fighter who is currently in the midst of a four-fight winning streak. "Поноћ 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 "Беллатор ММА: Динамите 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 туче. Look for the 31-year-old to make an impression against the bantamweight division’s newest commodity.

 

Ажурирано "Беллатор 151: Ворен вс. Caldwell” Fight Card:

Bellator MMA Bantamweight Main Event: Џо Ворен (13-4) вс. Даррион Цалдвелл (8-0)

Bellator MMA Welterweight Co-Main Event: Гилберт Смит (12-4) вс. Фернандо Гонзалес (24-13)

Беллатор ВМА Феатхервеигхт функција Боут: Иамауцхи до (19-2) вс. Бубба Џенкинс (10-2)

Bellator MMA Bantamweight Feature Bout: Сирван Какаи (12-3) вс. Џо Таимангло (21-6-1)

 

Прелиминарни картица:

Беллатор ВМА Феатхервеигхт Прелиминарни Боут: Цхрис Јонес (10-3) вс. Раи Дрво (5-1)

Беллатор ВМА Хеавивеигхт Прелиминарни Боут: Стив Гарсија (6-0) вс. Ricky Turcios (5-0)

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

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САНТА МОНИКА (Фебруар 6, 2015) - Беллатор ВМА са поносом најављује потписивање Chris “The Crippler” Leben (22-11) ексклузивном мулти-иеар, Мулти-борба уговор. 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, Калиф. 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 Јосх Косцхецк. The 35-year-old has fought elite talent throughout his mixed martial arts tenure, against names the likes of: Вандерлеи Силва, Андерсон Силва, Бриан Станн, Мицхаел Биспинг, Patrick Cote, Марк Муноз, and Bellator MMA’s own Алессио Сакара.

 

“If I were to draw up the prototypical Bellator MMA competitor, there would be parts of Chris [Leben] in there,", Рекао је председник Беллатор ММА Скот Кокер. “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. Ја сам у одличној форми, 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 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.”