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

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HOUSTON, TEXAS (二月 19) - 这是一个配对是等同于混合武术运动 — 肯三叶草 与 罗伊斯格雷西 — and on Friday night at Toyota Center in Houston, Texas during “Bellator 149: 沙姆洛克VS. 格雷西,” 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 开放框架. Will this victory lead to more fights for Gracie inside the Bellator MMA cage? 敬请关注.

Kimbo切片 (6-2) emerged victorious after an all-out brawl with his old nemesis 胸部 5000, sending the South Florida resident facefirst into the mat at 1:32 第三轮. 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.

德里克场 (16-6) 烦乱 梅尔文Guillard (32-16-2) with vicious strikes only 32 秒，进入第二轮. 同赢, “The Stallion” bounced back from two consecutive defeats against 迈克尔· 钱德勒 和 布兰登Girtz.

A light heavyweight rematch between 伊曼纽尔·牛顿 和 林顿瓦塞尔 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). 凭借这场胜利, “The Swarm” snapped a one-fight skid and moves one-step closer to the top at 205-pounds.

伊曼纽尔·桑切斯 (13-2) grinded out another split decision at “Bellator 149: 沙姆洛克VS. 格雷西,” 击败 丹尼尔·皮内达 (21-12) 随着分数 (29-28, 28-29, 29-28). 凭借这场胜利, “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.

初步结果:

Isaac Villanueva (9-7) 打败 Richard Knepp (3-3) 通过TKO (拳) 在 :42 Mahon (5-4) 打败 戴维斯·西尔维斯特 (5-4) 通过在将军澳 4:22 of R2

阿德里安·亚内兹 (4-1) 打败 Ryan Hollins (10-8) 通过一致决定 (29-28 X3)

Jason Langellier (3-0) 打败 Anthony Ivy (1-1) 通过提交 (蟒蛇扼流圈) 在 2:09 or R1

贾斯汀雷恩 (12-2) 打败 胡安·托雷斯（Juan Torres） (4-5) 通过一致决定 (30-27 X3)

Mike Trinh (3-3) 打败 Angel Zamora 通过提交 (armbar) 在 3:49 of R

J. Hancock (1-0) 打败 Ruben Esparza (1-1) 通过提交 (后方裸体扼流圈) 在 1:26 of R3

Manny Lozoya (1-0) 打败 Jacob Norsworthy (1-6) 通过提交 (断头台) 在 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 (二月 18, 2016) – After weigh-ins 周四 inside the Toyota Center, the main card competitors of “Bellator 149: 沙姆洛克VS. 格雷西“ are set to enter the cage and fight 明天 night LIVE and FREE on Spike.

 

The big night features a double main event that pits 肯三叶草 (28-16-2) 针对 罗伊斯格雷西 (14-2-3) 第三次和 Kimbo切片 (5-2) fights the man who has been calling him out since their friendship ended years ago, Dhafir哈里斯, better known as “Dada 5000.” Also fin action is former light heavyweight champion 伊曼纽尔·牛顿 (25-9-1) 和 林顿瓦塞尔 (15-5, 1 NC), who will look to top their epic 2014 slugfest. In catchweight action,伊曼纽尔·桑切斯 (12-2) looks to build on his impressive young career, 他对当 丹尼尔·皮内达 (21-11). 和, 梅尔文Guillard (35-15-2) returns to the cage to take on 德里克场 (15-6), as the two lightweights go to battle.

“Bellator 149: 沙姆洛克VS. 格雷西“ takes place at the Toyota Center in Houston, TX, and airs live on SPIKE at 9 P.M. AND/8 P.M. CT, 而初步的较量将在流在Spike.com 6 P.M. CT. Full weigh-in results can be found below.

主卡: (住在SPIKE - 9 P.M. AND/8:00 P.M. CT)

Bellator Openweight Main Event: 肯三叶草 (201.2) VS. 罗伊斯格雷西 (190.8)

Bellator重量级的主要事件: Kimbo切片 (232) VS. “Dada 5000” (265)

Bellator轻量级特征回合: 梅尔文Guillard (156) VS. 德里克场 (155)

Bellator Light Heavyweight Feature Bout: 伊曼纽尔·牛顿 (205) VS. 林顿瓦塞尔 (205.4)

Bellator Catchweight Feature Bout: 伊曼纽尔·桑切斯 (149.2) VS. 丹尼尔·皮内达 (148.2)

 

初步卡: (Spike.com - 6 P.M. AND/5:00 P.M. CT)

 

Bellator重量级功能扑灭: 贾斯汀雷恩 (247) VS. 胡安·托雷斯（Juan Torres） (259.8)

Bellator羽量级功能扑灭: 戴维斯·西尔维斯特 (144.2) VS. 杰里米·马翁（Jeremy Mahon） (144.4)

Bellator中量级功能扑灭: Ruben Esparsa (184.2) VS. J. Hancock (185.6)

Bellator轻量级功能扑灭: 阿德里安·亚内兹 (134.6) VS. Ryan Hollis (134.8)

Bellator中量级功能扑灭: Isaac Villanueva (185.8) VS. Richard Knepp (184.8)

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

Bellator轻量级功能扑灭: Jason Langellier (158.4) VS. Anthony Ivy (154)

Bellator羽量级功能扑灭: Manny Lozoya (142) VS. Jacob Norsworthy (141.8)

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SCOTT COKER 推出 BELLATOR Kickboxing 有关 4 月在意大利举行的首映式 BELLATOR Kickboxing 大型活动的更多详细信息 16

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休斯顿, TX, (二月 18, 2016) ——斯科特·科克, Bellator MMA 主席和格斗运动最有成就的推动者之一, 今年四月将与 Spike 合作伙伴推出“Bellator Kickboxing”. 该消息是在今天举行的新闻发布会上宣布的 “Bellator 149: 沙姆洛克VS. 格雷西,” 哪个播出 明天 晚上 9 点/8 点在 Spike 上.

Bellator Kickboxing 将汇聚世界上许多最优秀的跆拳道选手，包括 乔·希林, Raymond Daniels, Kevin Ross, 凯丽·梅伦德斯 和 Anastasia Yankova, 谁出席了今天的新闻发布会. 当前的 Bellator MMA 团队位于圣莫尼卡, CA将运营新联赛.

 

可乐已经结束了 30 多年推广格斗运动的经验, 在他辉煌的职业生涯中监管 K-1 和 Strikeforce Kickboxing 联盟. “跆拳道是一项激动人心的运动, 不间断的动感十足的运动，我相信会引起 MMA 粉丝的共鸣,“科克说：. “我们的首要目标是培养明星并在比赛中展示这些令人难以置信的运动员 #1 格斗运动之家, 秒杀电视。”

 

Bellator Kickboxing 的首场活动将是与 Bellator MMA 和 Oktagon Kickboxing 联合举办的节目 四月 16 在帕拉Alpitour都灵, 意大利.

 

Bellator 跆拳道赛事的头条新闻将是 梅尔文Manhoef VS. Alexandru Negrea 以及现任 ISKA 72 公斤级冠军的 5 回合冠军争夺战 Mustapha Haida 会增加体重来挑战 卡里姆·加吉 为了他的ISKA 75 公斤带. 参加首届 Bellator 跆拳道盛会的其他参赛者包括 Ross, 丹尼尔斯和 Denise Kielholtz. 这些参赛者的对手将在不久的将来公布.

 

此次活动还将包括 “贝尔拉特 152,” 综合武术卡将包含 阿莱西奥Sakara VS. 布莱恩·罗杰斯, 还有 Bellator MMA 明星 Patricky“斗犬”弗莱雷, 布伦特博智, Anastasia Yankova 和 A.J. 麦基.

 

Bellator Kickboxing 首场比赛将在 Spike 上播出 星期六, 四月 16 在 9:00下午ET/PT 短暂的磁带延迟. 当天早些时候，, Spike 将直播 Bellator MMA 的首场国际比赛, “贝尔拉特 152,” 住在 3:00下午ET.

 

未来活动的详细信息将在不久的将来公布.

 

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PHOTOS AND VIDEO FROM “BELLATOR 149: 三叶草VS. GRACIE” PRESS CONFERENCE

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HOUSTON – (二月. 17, 2016) – The four combatants of the “Bellator 149: 沙姆洛克VS. 格雷西“ double-main event joined Bellator MMA President 斯科特·科克尔 on stage for the official press conference on Wedneday afternoon, 同 肯三叶草 (28-16-2), 罗伊斯格雷西 (14-2-3), Kimbo切片 (5-2) 和“胸部 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 这个星期五 at the Toyota Center in Houston and airs live and free on Spike at 9 P.M. AND/8 P.M. CT. Preliminary bouts will stream live on Bellator.com和 该Bellator移动应用 .

Also fighting at “Bellator 149: 沙姆洛克VS. 格雷西“ will be former light heavyweight champion Emanuel Newton (25-9-1) 和林顿瓦塞尔 (15-5, 1 NC), who will look to recreate their epic 2014 barnburner. In featherweight action, 伊曼纽尔·桑切斯 (12-2) will attempt to continue his torrid pace when he meets 丹尼尔·皮内达 (21-11) and a pair of lightweight assassins go to battle, 什么时候 梅尔文Guillard (35-15-2) returns to meet 德里克场 (15-6).

 

门票这个混杂的武术大汇演开始只是 $50 并在销售中现在Bellator.com, 以及HoustonToyotaCenter.com, the Toyota Center Box Office and Houston area Randall’s locations.

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PHOTOS FROM “BELLATOR 149: 三叶草VS. GRACIE” OPEN WORKOUTS

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The four combatants from the “Bellator 149: 沙姆洛克VS. 格雷西“ 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 在周五 夜晚.

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本次活动的特点 肯三叶草 (28-16-2) in action against 罗伊斯格雷西 (14-2-3) 第三次和 Kimbo切片 (5-2) fights the man who has been calling him out since their friendship ended years ago, Dhafir哈里斯, 较著名的有“胸部 5000.”

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Also fighting at “Bellator 149: 沙姆洛克VS. 格雷西“ will be former light heavyweight champion Emanuel Newton (25-9-1) 和林顿瓦塞尔 (15-5, 1 NC), who will look to recreate their epic 2014 barnburner. In featherweight action, 伊曼纽尔·桑切斯 (12-2) will attempt to continue his torrid pace when he meets 丹尼尔·皮内达 (21-11) and a pair of lightweight assassins go to battle, 什么时候 梅尔文Guillard (35-15-2) returns to meet 德里克场 (15-6).

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门票这个混杂的武术大汇演开始只是 $50 并在销售中现在Bellator.com, 以及HoustonToyotaCenter.com, the Toyota Center Box Office and Houston area Randall’s locations.

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“Bellator 149: 沙姆洛克VS. 格雷西“ 宣扬直播和免费的尖峰 9 P.M. AND/8 P.M. CT, 而初步的较量将串流直播上 Bellator.com 和 该Bellator移动应用.

 

 

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横冲直撞回到Bellator MMA

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达成友好协议以解决双方之间的诉讼后, 总是有趣而令人兴奋的Quinton“ Rampage” Jackson重返Bellator.

 

Bellator MMA非常高兴拥有“斜坡,这项运动历史上最知名的战士之一, 加入竞争激烈的轻型重量级部门，冠军是冠军利亚姆·麦基里（Liam McGeary）, 菲尔·戴维斯, 莫景, 蒂托·奥尔蒂斯, 伊曼纽尔·牛顿, 林顿·瓦瑟尔（Linton Vassell）等.

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BELLATOR MMA SIGNS LIGHTWEIGHT STANDOUT ‘IRON’ MICHAEL CHANDLER TO MULTI-YEAR, MULTI-FIGHT CONTRACT EXTENSION

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Click for fight highlights: Michael Chandler vs. 埃迪·阿尔瓦雷斯

SANTA MONICA, 加利福尼亚州. (二月 12, 2015) – When sifting through a list of Bellator MMA’s greatest fights, few names appear as often as “铁”迈克尔·钱德勒 (14-3).

 

今天, 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 斯科特·科克尔. “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, 说明: “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,“钱德勒说. “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. 一如既往, 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“斗犬”弗莱雷, 马尔辛举行, Rick Hawn, 和 大卫Rickels (2X). 他的 14 赢得作为一个专业, Chandler has amassed 12 victories before reaching the judges’ scorecards.

 

Chandler remains in Bellator’s lightweight division, which includes kingpin 威尔·布鲁克斯, 随着 乔希汤姆森, 布兰登Girtz, 梅尔文Guillard, 本森亨德森, 布伦特博智, 德里克·安德森, 和你阿瓦德.

 

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中量级比赛 KENDALL GROVE 对阵 FRANCISCO 法国队完成“BELLATOR 150”主卡

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SANTA MONICA, 加利福尼亚州. (二月 11, 2015) – 第五场也是最后一场主要卡牌战斗已添加到“Bellator 150: 加尔旺主场迎战. Dantas 2” 在马尔文的堪萨斯明星竞技场举行, 堪萨斯州是 二月 26, with the news that 肯德尔格罗夫 (22-15) 已同意战斗 弗朗西斯科·“基科” 法国 (13-3-1).

 

此外, Bellator MMA 雏量级冠军将在复赛中争夺 马科斯“罗洛”加尔旺 (17-6-1) 对前世界冠军 爱德华多“嘟嘟”丹塔斯 (17-4) 和家乡的喜爱, 大卫Rickels (16-4, 1 NC) 将重新采取行动反对 库珀鲍比 (12-5). “Bellator 150: 加尔旺主场迎战. 丹塔斯2“ 还包括新签约女子蝇量级选手 Bellator MMA 首秀 莉娜 奥夫琴尼科娃 (10-3), 当她遇见 丽贝卡·露丝 (5-1) 以及重量级联合主赛 谢赫·金刚 (23-10-2) 针对 维尼修斯奎罗斯 (8-3)

 

比赛由电视转播部分组成 “Bellator 150: 加尔旺主场迎战. 丹塔斯 2,” 播出住在穗 9 P.M. AND/8 P.M. CT, 而初步的较量将串流直播上 Bellator.com 和 该Bellator移动应用.

 

门票“Bellator 150: 加尔旺主场迎战. 丹塔斯2“ 这在刚开始 $27, 到货了在 KansasStarEventCenter.com 或Ticketmaster.com, 以及堪萨斯星竞技场票房.

格罗夫被封顶 2015 强烈淘汰 乔伊·贝尔特兰 在 “Bellator 143: 沃伦VS. 戴维斯,” 九月. 获胜者为 “终极战士: 3,” 已经转战专业自 2003 世界各地的促销活动, 尤其是 ProElite 和 UFC. 这将是“Da Spyder”在 Bellator MMA 旗帜下第六次亮相，因为他希望重回 185 磅的冠军头衔——他去年曾与对手争夺金牌 布兰登·哈尔西.

 

突击队的老兵, “Kiko”最近已经取得了五连胜, 最近交出以前不败的 本·瑞特 他年轻职业生涯的第一次失利 “Bellator 146: 加藤VS. Manhoef。“ 可以肯定地将这位 33 岁的亚利桑那州本地人归类为“提交专家”,“与 12 他 13 作为职业选手，通过让对手轻拍来获胜.

完成“Bellator 150: 加尔旺主场迎战. 丹塔斯2寸战斗卡:

Bellator MMA 最轻量级 标题 主赛事: 马科斯加尔旺 (17-6-1) VS. 爱德华多·丹塔斯 (17-4)

Bellator MMA 重量级联合主赛事: 谢赫·金刚 (23-10-2) VS. 维尼修斯奎罗斯 (8-3)

Bellator MMA轻量级特征回合: 戴夫Rickels (16-4, 1 NC) VS. 库珀鲍比 (12-5)

Bellator MMA 中量级专题比赛: 肯德尔格罗夫 (22-15) VS. 旧金山法国 (13-3-1)

Bellator MMA Flyweight Feature Bout: 莉娜·奥弗希尔温尼科瓦 (10-3) VS. 丽贝卡·露丝 (5-1)

 

初步卡:

Bellator MMA 中量级专题比赛: 格雷戈里·巴本 (16-11) VS. 布兰登法兰 (12-10)

Bellator羽量级MMA特征回合: 加斯顿Reyno (5-0) VS. 竹卡威利斯 (6-2)

Bellator MMA重量级特征回合: 大卫·哈蒙斯 (1-1) VS. 凯尔·诺布利特 (1-0)

Bellator MMA 中量级专题比赛: 克里斯·哈里斯 (4-0) VS. 朱利安·马尔克斯 (2-0)

Bellator MMA轻量级特征回合: 马西奥·纳瓦罗 (14-11) VS. 亨利·林赛 (4-5)

Bellator羽量级MMA特征回合: 泰国克拉克 (5-0) VS. 德隆·查尔斯 (4-1)

Bellator MMA重量级特征回合: 曼尼·梅拉兹 (7-1) VS. 安德鲁·菲奥霍 (5-0)

Bellator MMA轻量级特征回合: 贾森·维特 (7-2) VS. 乔纳森·加里 (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

SANTA MONICA, CALIF. (二月 10, 2015) – The main card of “Bellator 151: 沃伦VS. Caldwell” 上三月 4 is complete with today’s announcement that 吉尔伯特·史密斯 (12-4) 将取代 迈克尔页 and now face 冈萨雷斯 (24-13) 在当晚的合作主要事件.

 

此外, Sirwan Kakai (12-3) 将他的宣传亮相反对 乔Taimanglo (21-6) in the fourth and final main card contest. Seven preliminary scraps have also been confirmed and can be found below.

门票 “Bellator 151: 沃伦VS. 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. 门的事件在开放 5:00 P.M. CT 当地时间, with the first contest taking place one hour later.

“Bellator 151: 沃伦VS. Caldwell” 宣扬直播和免费的尖峰 9 P.M. AND/8 P.M. CT, while preliminary boutswill stream live on Bellator.com 和 该Bellator移动应用.

 

Smith will be making his Bellator MMA debut against a fighter who is currently in the midst of a four-fight winning streak. “午夜 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 MMA: 炸药1“ event in September, losing a tightly contest decision to world-renowned striker 保罗“Semtex型爆炸物”戴利. 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 完成他的 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 打架. Look for the 31-year-old to make an impression against the bantamweight division’s newest commodity.

 

更新了“Bellator 151: 沃伦VS. Caldwell” Fight Card:

Bellator MMA Bantamweight Main Event: 乔·沃伦 (13-4) VS. Darrion考德威尔 (8-0)

Bellator MMA Welterweight Co-Main Event: 吉尔伯特·史密斯 (12-4) VS. 冈萨雷斯 (24-13)

Bellator羽量级MMA特征回合: 山内达 (19-2) VS. 布巴·詹金斯 (10-2)

Bellator MMA Bantamweight Feature Bout: Sirwan Kakai (12-3) VS. 乔Taimanglo (21-6-1)

 

初步卡:

Bellator羽量级MMA初步回合: 克里斯·琼斯 (10-3) VS. 雷·伍德 (5-1)

Bellator MMA轻量级初步回合: 史蒂夫·加西亚 (6-0) VS. Ricky Turcios (5-0)

Bellator MMA重量级初步回合: 贾斯汀·帕特森 (6-1) VS. 机会相遇 (8-1)

Bellator羽量级MMA初步回合: Treston Thomison (8-4) VS. 亚伦·罗伯森 (5-3)

Bellator MMA重量级初步回合: 罗杰·卡罗尔 (16-13) VS. 奈曼格雷西 (3-0)

Bellator MMA中量级初步回合: Derek Palmer (登场) VS. Jermayne Barnes (0-1)

Bellator羽量级MMA初步回合: 谢恩·彼得森 (13-4) VS. 斯蒂芬Banaszak (5-5)

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

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SANTA MONICA (二月 6, 2015) - Bellator MMA是自豪地宣布签署 Chris “The Crippler” Leben (22-11) 以独家多年, 多打合同. 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, 加利福尼亚州. and served as a coach at Victory MMA & 身体素质. 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 和 乔希Koscheck. The 35-year-old has fought elite talent throughout his mixed martial arts tenure, against names the likes of: 万德雷·席尔瓦, 安德森·席尔瓦, 布赖恩·斯坦恩, 迈克尔·比斯平, 帕特里克·科特, 马克·穆尼奥斯, and Bellator MMA’s own 阿莱西奥Sakara.

 

“If I were to draw up the prototypical Bellator MMA competitor, there would be parts of Chris [生活] in there,“Bellator MMA总裁斯科特·科克说：. “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. 我在伟大的形状, 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: 本森亨德森, Anastasia Yankova, 莉娜·奥弗希尔温尼科瓦, 和 谢尔盖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.”