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BELLATOR 207: MITRIONE VS. BADER RESULTS & PHOTOS

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Complete Bellator 207: Mitrione vs. Bader Results:

Ryan Bader (25-5) hlōla Matt Mitrione (13-5) ka tsela ntsoe-leng qeto (30-25, 30-24, 30-25)

Sergei Kharitonov (29-7-1, 1 NC) hlōla Roy Nelson (23-16) ka KO (knees) ka 4:59 ea ho pota-pota e mong

Lorenz Larkin (20-7, 1 NC) hlōla Ion Pascu (18-9) ka tsela ntsoe-leng qeto (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Corey Browning (4-2) hlōla Baby Slice (3-2) ka TKO (punches) ka 2:08 ea ho pota-pota tse peli

Mandel Nallo (7-0) hlōla Carrington Banks (7-2) ka KO (lengole) ka :57 ea ho pota-pota tse peli

Selelekela Card Results:

Mike Kimbel (2-0) hlōla Alex Potts (1-1) ka KO (ka litebele) ka :06 ea ho pota-pota e mong

Janay Harding (4-4) hlōla Sinead Kavanagh (5-3) ka TKO (ngaka stoppage) ka 5:00 ea ho pota-pota e mong

Andre Fialho (10-1) hlōla Javier Torres (10-5, 1 NC) ka ba bangata qeto ea (28-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Sarah Click (2-2) hlōla Kristi Lopez (2-1-1) ka tsela ntsoe-leng qeto (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Vinicius de Jesus (6-2) hlōla Tim Caron (9-3) ka tsela ntsoe-leng qeto (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

Alexandra Ballou (1-0) hlōla Lisa Blaine (2-1) ka TKO (elbows) ka 3:28 ea ho pota-pota tse tharo

Pat Casey (4-0) hlōla Kastriot Xhema (2-2, 1 NC) ka tsela ntsoe-leng qeto (30-26, 30-26, 30-26)

Kemran Lachinov (7-2) hlōla Sean Lally (8-4) ka tsela ntsoe-leng qeto (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)

 

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FEDOR EMELIANENKO MEETS CHAEL SONNEN IN SEMIFINALS OF BELLATOR HEAVYWEIGHT WORLD GRAND PRIX AT NYCB LIVE, HOME OF THE NASSAU VETERANS MEMORIAL COLISEUM ON LONG ISLAND SATURDAY, Oct. 13

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TICKETS FOR BELLATOR 208: FEDOR VS. SONNEN ON SALE THIS Labohlano, July 27

 

 

LOS ANGELES – The greatest heavyweight of all time Fedor Emelianenko (37-5, 1 NC) will battle the trash-talking Chael Sonnen (31-15-1) in the second semifinal of Bellator’s Heavyweight World Grand Prix. The highly anticipated matchup will emanate from NYCB LIVE, home of the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Uniondale, N.Y., le feta 24 hours after Matt Mitrione nka ka Ryan Bader on the opposite side of the bracket.

 

 

 

Ditekete tsa Bellator 208: Fedor vs.. Sonnen are available 24-hours early through a special Bellator Nation pre-sale running exclusively on Thursday, July 26. Tickets will go on sale to the general public Friday, July 27 ka 10 a.m. ET and can be purchased at the NYCB LIVE box office, as well as Ticketmaster and Bellator.com. Please note that tickets are not available at the box office on the first day of public on sale.

 

 

 

The event will be broadcast LIVE on Paramount Network at 9 p.m. Et / 8 p.m. CT on Saturday, October 13 and will stream LIVE on DAZN, ha bohato selelekela tla phallela ho eona ka Bellator.com le lefatšeng ka bophara ka Bellator Mobile App. linako tse eketsehileng li tla phatlalatsoa ka libeke tse latela'ng.

 

 

 

Fighting out of Stary Oskol, Belgorod Oblast, Russia, Fedor will enter the Bellator MMA cage for the second time this year, and third time overall, ha o nka ka Sonnen in the Bellator Heavyweight World Grand Prix semifinals on Saturday, Oct. 13. The sambo fighter looks to build off of his impressive knockout victory over Frank Mir (18-12) ka Bellator 198, which came just 48 seconds into the bout. A former PRIDE FC Heavyweight Champion and PRIDE 2004 Heavyweight World Grand Prix Champion, “The Last Emperor” now has his eyes set on the Bellator MMA Heavyweight belt; a title that he is merely two wins away from. Le 28 ea hae 37 career victories ending in a finish, Emelianenko will undoubtedly pursue yet another highlight-reel knockout when he squares off with “The American Gangster” for a place in the World Grand Prix final.

 

 

 

Hailing from West Linn, Hours., Sonnen is fresh off his first-round victory over “Rampage” Jackson ka Bellator 192 in the opening round of the Bellator Heavyweight World Grand Prix earlier this year. With other notable wins over the likes of Wanderlei Silva, Michael Bisping and “Shogun” Rua already under his belt, Sonnen now hopes to add the legendary Fedor to his brilliant resume of renowned victories. After jumping up in weight class to compete in the biggest tournament in the promotion’s history, the former University of Oregon wrestler doesn’t seem to have lost a step. Sonnen will look to join the select few who have ever been able to dethrone Emelianenko when he enters the cage on Oct. 13 at NYCB LIVE.

 

Ntjhafatswa Bellator 208: Fedor vs.. Sonnen Fight Card:

Heavyweight World Grand Prix Semifinal Bout: Fedor Emelianenko (37-5, 1 NC) vs.. Chael Sonnen (31-15-1)

 

*Card subject to change.

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OFFICIAL BELLATOR 199: BADER vs. KING MO RESULTS & PHOTOS

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Ryan Bader (25-5) defeated “King Mo” Lawal (21-7, 1 NC) ka knockout (ka litebele) ka :15 ea ho pota-pota e mong

 

Photos: https://tinyurl.com/ycysrnua

 

Jon Fitch (31-7-1, 1 NC) hlōla Pauluse Daley (40-16-2) ka tsela ntsoe-leng qeto (29-27, 29-26, 29-26)

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Arone Pico (3-1) hlōla Lee Morrison (19-9) ka TKO (punch to body) ka 1:10 ea ho pota-pota e mong

 

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Cheick Kongo (28-10-2) hlōla Javy Ayala (10-7) ka knockout (punches) ka 2:29 ea ho pota-pota e mong

 

Photos: https://tinyurl.com/yalv99d6

 

Adama Piccolot (10-2) hlōla Carrington Banks (7-1) ka tsela ho ikokobelletsa (ka morao-hlobotse a bipetsa) ka 4:41 ea ho pota-pota tse tharo

 

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Hyder Amil (2-0) hlōla Elias Anderson (0-1) via TKO at 3:01 ea ho pota-pota tse peli

Ignacio Ortiz (1-0) hlōla Matt Aragoni (1-1) via TKO at 2:57 ea ho pota-pota tse tharo

Mark Climaco (2-0) hlōla Daniel Oseguera (0-1) via TKO at 2:21 ea ho pota-pota e mong

J.J. Okanovich (6-1) hlōla Hugo Lujan (3-3) ka tsela ntsoe-leng qeto

Tom Ponce de Leon (2-0) hlōla Dominic Sumner (1-2) via TKO at 2:48 ea ho pota-pota tse peli

Nohelin Hernandez (7-2) hlōla Josh San Diego (7-4) ka tsela ntsoe-leng qeto

Josh Paiva (10-2) hlōla Adam Antolin (13-4) via KO at :32 ea ho pota-pota e mong

Cass Bell (1-0) hlōla Khai Wu (1-1) ka tsela ho ikokobelletsa (guillotine a bipetsa) ka 3:27 ea ho pota-pota tse peli

Jordan Williams (7-2) hlōla Brandon Hester (4-1) ka TKO (punches) ka 1:11 ea ho pota-pota tse peli

Amber Leibrock (3-1) hlōla Janay Harding (3-4) ka tsela ntsoe-leng qeto (30-27, 30-26, 30-26)

James Terry (20-9) hlōla Danasabe Mohammed (5-2) ka tsela ntsoe-leng qeto (30-26, 30-26, 30-26)

Gaston Bolanos (3-1) hlōla Malcom Hill (3-5) ka TKO (leg kicks) ka 2:54 ea ho pota-pota e mong

Justin Tenedora (2-1) hlōla David Rivera (0-3) ka tsela ho ikokobelletsa (triangle-choke) ka 4:27 ea ho pota-pota e mong

Deron Winn (4-0) hlōla Ahmed White (0-1) ka knockout (punches) ka 2:32 ea ho pota-pota e mong

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BELLATOR 199: BADER vs. KING MO WEIGH-IN RESULTS & PHOTOS

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EVENT AIRS ON PARAMOUNT NETWORK AT 9 P.M. LE / 8 P.M. CT

 

WEIGH-IN PHOTOS HERE | RE-WATCH WEIGH-INS HERE

Bellator 199: Bader vs. Morena Mo etsahala hosasane ka Sap Center a San Jose, Dorella. The event will be broadcast live and free on Paramount Network at 9 p.m. LE/8 p.m. CT, ha bohato selelekela tla phallela ho eona ka Bellator.com le lefatšeng ka bophara ka Bellator Mobile App.

Complete Bellator 199: Bader vs. Morena Mo Weigh-in Results:

Heavyweight Grand Prix Main Event: Ryan Bader (225.1) vs.. "King Mo” Lawal (217.4)

Welterweight Co-Main Event: Pauluse Daley (170.3) vs.. Jon Fitch (171)

Featherweight Main Card Bout: Lee Morrison (144) vs.. Arone Pico (145.7)

Heavyweight Main Card Bout: Cheick Kongo (241.7) vs.. Javy Ayala (265.5)

Lightweight Main Card Bout: Carrington Banks (155.6) vs.. Adama Piccolot (155.3)

140-Pound Catchweight Preliminary Bout: Elias Anderson (139.8) vs.. Hyder Amil (137.9)

Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Matt Aragoni (144.9) vs.. Ignacio Ortiz (145)

Flyweight Preliminary Bout: Mark Climaco (125) vs.. Daniel Oseguera (124.7)

Lightweight Preliminary Bout: Hugo Lujan (154.7) vs.. J.J. Okanovich (155.4)

Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Tom Ponce de Leon (169.7) vs.. Dominic Sumner (170.9)

Bantamweight Preliminary Bout: Nohelin Hernandez (135.9) vs.. Josh San Diego (135.5)

Flyweight Preliminary Bout: Josh Paiva (125.7) vs.. Adam Antolin (124.8)

Bantamweight Preliminary Bout: Cass Bell (135.8) vs.. Khai Wu (136)

Middleweight Preliminary Bout: Jordan Williams (184.1) vs.. Brandon Hester (185.4)

Women’s Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Janay Harding (145.8) vs.. Amber Leibrock (145)

165-Pound Catchweight Preliminary Bout: Danasabe Mohammed (164) vs.. James Terry (164.7)

Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Malcom Hill (144.4) vs.. Gaston Bolanos (145.6)

137-Pound Catchweight Preliminary Bout: Justin Tenedora (135.8) vs.. David Rivera (135.1)

190-Pound Catchweight Preliminary Bout: Deron Winn (192.1*) vs.. Ahmed White (188.4)

 

*Missed weight

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FNU Combat Sports Show: Ka tlas'a lefatše Frank Mir, Tlaleho ea Tony ea Ringside Philly Boxing le Tom le Rich ba pheta sehla sa morao-rao sa TUF

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FNU Combat Sports Show bekeng ena e akaretsa lihlooho tse fapaneng. Re qala ka puisano mabapi le ho heletsa ha Frank Mir Fedor Emelianenko karolong ea morao-rao ea leeto la bona la heavyweight. Re tsoela pele ho bua ka moriti oa FBI oa Fedor o lebisang ntoeng ea hae mafelo-bekeng a fetileng. Re buisana ka lipapali tse kholo tsa litebele tsa Cinco De Mayo tse tlang bekeng ena 'me re pheta lintoa tsa beke e fetileng, ho kenyelletsa le tseo Tony a neng a le teng ho tsona Philadelphia. Re boetse re fumana sehla sa morao-rao sa TUF se nang le koetliso ea Daniel Cormier khahlano le Stipe Miocic.

 

Mamela lenane le felletseng mona:

 

https://www.dropbox.com/s/s04cvryertbsj7r/tomtonyrichmay32018show.mp3?dl=0

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BELLATOR 198: FEDOR vs. MIR OFFICIAL RESULTS & PHOTOS

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FULL EVENT PHOTOS | FULL VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS

 

Bellator 198: Fedor vs.. 'Na Results:

Fedor Emelianenko (37-5, 1 NC) hlōla Frank Mir (18-12) ka TKO (punches) ka :48 ea ho pota-pota e mong

Emmanuel Sanchez (17-3) hlōla Sam Sicilia (16-9) ka tsela ho ikokobelletsa (letsoho-kgutlotharo bipetsa) ka 3:52 ea ho pota-pota e mong

Raphael Lovato Jr.. (8-0) hlōla Gerald Harris (25-6) ka tsela ho ikokobelletsa (armbar) ka 1:11 ea ho pota-pota e mong

Neiman Gracie (8-0) hlōla Javier Torres (10-4, 1 NC) ka tsela ho ikokobelletsa (letsoho-kgutlotharo bipetsa) ka 3:18 ea ho pota-pota tse peli

Dillon Danis (1-0) hlōla Kyle Walker (2-5) ka tsela ho ikokobelletsa (toe hold) ka 1:38 ea ho pota-pota e mong

 

Selelekela Card:

R’Mandel Cameron (6-3) hlōla P.J. Cajigas (6-7) via unanimous decisión (29-28 x3)

Mark Stoddard (16-9) hlōla Dan Stittgen (12-6) ka tsela ho ikokobelletsa (kgutlotharo bipetsa) ka 4:43 ea ho pota-pota e mong

Eric Wisely (29-9-1) hlōla Morgan Sickinger (20-11) ka tsela ho ikokobelletsa (armbar) ka 1:12 ea ho pota-pota e mong

Joey Diehl (12-9) hlōla Nate Williams (27-18) ka tsela ho ikokobelletsa (kgutlotharo bipetsa) ka 54 seconds of round one

Asef Askar (1-0-1) le Andrew Johnson (0-0-1) fought to a majority draw (28-27, 28-28, 28-28)

Adil Benjilany (4-1, 1 NC) hlōla Corey Jackson (3-1) ka tsela ntsoe-leng qeto (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)

Sultan Umar (6-2) hlōla Tom Angeloff (7-6, 1 NC) ka tsela ntsoe-leng qeto (30-26, 30-27, 30-27)

Robert Morrow (24-21-1) hlōla Adam Maciejewski (13-7-1) ka tsela ntsoe-leng qeto (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

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FNU Combat Sports Show: Lee vs.. Barboza Recap, Wilder Camp Offers $50 Million to Joshua for Boxing Superfight, jj.

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Sena beke Tom, Tony and Rich recap last week’s UFC Fight Night, all the boxing action from last Saturday, and all the biggest combat sports stories of the week, including the funeral of Wrestling Legend Bruno Sanmartino. Re boetse re fella liketsahalo tse tlang, with Tom and Rich making a push-up bet on Fedor vs. Mir in this Saturday’s Bellator Main Event.

Listen to the whole broadcast below:

 

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THE LONG-AWAITED MMA DEBUT OF DILLON ‘EL JEFE’ DANIS SET FOR BELLATOR 198 ON APRIL 28

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BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU WORLD CHAMP MEETS KYLE WALKER IN MAIN CARD BOUT AT ALLSTATE ARENA

 

 

Los Angeles – Renowned Brazilian jiu-jitsu ace Dillon Danis (0-0) will make his highly anticipated mixed martial arts debut against Kyle Walker (2-4) at Bellator’s return to Allstate Arena in Rosemont, A kula. ka Moqebelo, April 28bakeng sa Bellator 198: Fedor vs.. 'Na.

 

 

 

 

 

Bellator 198, headlined by a first-round Heavyweight World Grand Prix bout between Fedor Emelianenko (36-5, 1 NC) le Frank Mir (18-11), will be broadcast live and free on Paramount Network at 9 p.m. LE/8 p.m. CT, ha bohato selelekela tla phallela ho eona ka Bellator.com le lefatšeng ka bophara ka Bellator Mobile App. Tickets for the event are on sale now and are available at the Allstate Arena box office and Ticketmaster.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Under the tutelage of Marcelo Garcia at Alliance in New York, Danis began competing at an elite level on the jiu-jitsu circuit not long after emerging on the scene. Danis would win the IBJJF World Championship in Gi and No-Gi in 2014 as a brown belt, with those victories earning him his black belt in 2015. The very next year, Danis would return to the IBJJF tournament and take home the Pan American No-Gi Championship. Garnering the attention of fans along the way, Conor McGregor also took notice, enlisting the services of the New Jersey native to help him train for his 2016 rematch with Nate Diaz. Always one to challenge himself, Danis signed an exclusive multi-fight contract with Bellator in 2017 and has already settled in for training camp at the famed SBG Ireland.

 

 

 

 

 

Fighting out of Herrin, Kula., Kyle Walker will enter the Bellator cage for the first time at Bellator 198, where he will likely play the role of underdog to the BJJ kingpin. Walker made his pro debut in 2013, racking up wins in two of his first three matchups within the calendar year. After taking some time away from the sport, Walker stepped back inside the cage competing for some of the best regional promotions, including a return to Shamrock FC.

 

 

 

 

 

Complete Bellator 198 Main Card:

Heavyweight Grand Prix Pele Round: Fedor Emelianenko (36-5, 1 NC) vs.. Frank Mir (18-11)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Featherweight Co-Main Event: Emmanuel Sanchez (16-3) vs.. Sam Sicilia (16-8)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Middleweight Main Card Bout: John Salter (15-3) vs.. Raphael Lovato Jr.. (7-0)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Welterweight Main Card Bout: Neiman Gracie (7-0) vs.. Javier Torres (10-3)

 

 

 

 

 

 

175-Pound Catchweight Main Card Bout: Dillon Danis (Pro qalo) vs.. Kyle Walker (2-4)

 

 

 

 

 

Selelekela Card:

 

 

 

 

 

Welterweight Preliminary Bout: R’Mandel Cameron (4-3) vs.. P.J. Cajigas (6-6)

 

 

 

 

 

Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Dan Stittgen (12-5) vs.. Mark Stoddard (15-9)

 

 

 

 

 

150-Pound Catchweight Feature Bout: Eric Wisely (27-9-1) vs.. Morgan Sickinger (20-10)

 

 

 

 

 

Middleweight Preliminary Bout: Matt Paul (2-2) vs.. Brian Booth (4-3)

 

 

 

 

 

Flyweight Preliminary Bout: Joey Diehl (11-9) vs.. Nate Williams (27-17)

 

 

 

 

 

Lightweight Preliminary Bout: Tom Shoaff (8-3) vs.. Mike Budnik (13-4)

 

 

 

 

*Card subject to change

 

 

 

 

 

Please visit Bellator.com for additional information.

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BELLATOR S HEAVYWEIGHT LEFATŠE GRAND Prix tsoela pele ka litoro MATCHUP PAKENG TSA FEDOR EMELIANENKO AND FRANK Mir AT ALLSTATE Arena ON APRIL 28

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Tickets ON SALE ENA Labohlano

 

Los Angeles - The ea boraro a qalang ho potoloha matchup ka Bellator Heavyweight World 2018 e Moholo Prix tla bontšang ho heavyweight khōlō ka ho fetisisa ea nako tsohle Fedor Emelianenko (36-5, 1 NC) ho ka pele e neng e lefatše 'mampoli Frank Mir (18-11) ka Bellator a khutle ho Allstate Arena a Rosemont, A kula. ka Moqebelo, April 28.

 

 

A ikgethileng a online, presale bakeng sa ketsahalo ena e nka sebaka Laboraro January 24 le Labone January 25, le litekete etsahalang-pabatsong ho batho ka kakaretso ka Labohlano January 26 ka 10 a.m. CT. Litekete tsa ketsahalo eo e qala ka feela $30 'me li fumaneha ka lebokose ofisi Allstate Arena le Ticketmaster.

 

 

 

Ketsahalo ena e, hlahiswa ke Miller Lite, tla hasa phelang 'me a lokolohile ka ho fetisisa Network (eo pele e neng Spike) ka 9 p.m. LE/8 p.m. CT, ha bohato selelekela tla phallela ho eona ka Bellator.com le lefatšeng ka bophara ka Bellator Mobile App. linako tse eketsehileng li tla phatlalatsoa ka libeke tse latela'ng.

 

 

 

A mampoli pele e neng e ikhantša, "The Moemphera Last" ke o mong oa ka ho fetisisa hlomphuoa ebile aa hlomphuoa ralitima heavyweight le dipapadi ea boneng. Lejoe-u talimane le khutso, Emelianenko ithorisa e mong oa ka ho fetisisa e tsotehang streaks unbeaten historing ea MMA, sa lahleheloa ke a tšoaroa pakeng 2001 le 2009. A selotlolo nako lefatše mampoli ka MMA le Sambo, Fedor sa tsoa khutlela papali eo ka mor'a hiatus e khutšoanyane, ho bokella hlolang tse peli tsa makhaola-khang ho tloha a khutletse bohato le ho jara Matt Mitrione ka khale hang-hang ka Bellator NYC.

 

 

 

Frank Mir ikopanya Bellator pele ho moo selemong sena tse latelang 15 lilemo tse ka UFC moo a ile ea e-ba babeli nako ea lefatše mampoli, bokella 16 hlōla 'me ba hlōla ho ba le ba sa hlolisanang heavyweight, ho akarelletsa le Brock Lesnar, "Bigfoot" Silva, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira le Mirko Cro Cop. Loantša ho tsoa Las Vegas, Mir beha direkoto tsa tse ngata ha a ntse a gaisana mo le ho phahamiswa ea hae ea pele, totobatsoa ke lintoa ho fetisisa (27), tlhōlo (16), le dipehelo (8) historing heavyweight. Le 14 ea hae 18 mosebetsi oa hapa tla ka tsela ea knockout kapa ikokobelletsa, ea Brazil jiu-jitsu ba batsho lebanta tla hona joale o leka letsoho la hae ka karohano Bellator o heavyweight.

 

 

 

Ntjhafatswa Card Ntoa:

Heavyweight Grand Prix Pele Round: Fedor Emelianenko (36-5, 1 NC) vs.. Frank Mir (18-11)

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FIRST-ROUND MATCHUPS SET FOR BELLATOR WORLD GRAND PRIX 2018 HEAVYWEIGHT TOURNAMENT

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TOURNAMENT KICKS OFF WITH ‘RAMPAGE’ JACKSON VS. CHAEL SONNEN ATBELLATOR 192 IN LA ON Jan. 20

Los Angeles –The bracket for the Bellator MMA World Grand Prix 2018 Heavyweight Tournament has been set.

 

Ka Bellator 192: Lima vs.. MacDonald ka January 20, 2018 at The Forum in Los Angeles, the tournament will begin with former champ Quinton "Rampage" Jackson (37-12) taking on renowned trash-talker Chael Sonnen (30-15-1) in an exciting first-round matchup. The event will air on the soon-to-launch Paramount Network.

 

Nakoana ka mor'a moo, Matt Mitrione (12-5) tla kopana Roy Nelson (23-14) ka February 16 ka Bellator 194, an event which will emanate from the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. In April, the greatest heavyweight of all time Fedor Emelianenko (36-5, 1 NC) battles former UFC champ Frank Mir(18-11) inside Allstate Arena in Chicago in a long-awaited clash. The final first round bout will feature current Bellator light heavyweight champion Ryan Bader (24-5) taking on former STRIKEFORCE champ "Morena Mo" Lawal (21-6, 1 NC) at San Jose, California’s SAP Center in May.

 

Dates for both the semi-finals and final will be determined, as will tournament alternates who will be available to fill in due to any unforeseen circumstances. The year-long World Grand Prix Heavyweight Tournament will culminate in the winner becoming the new Bellator world heavyweight champion.

 

Ka tlaase mona, you will find the official trailer for the Bellator MMA World Grand Prix 2018 Heavyweight Tournament. Please feel free to share:

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Bellator Heavyweight Grand Prix First-Round Matchups:

Bellator 192 at The Forum – Jan. 20, 2018: Quinton "Rampage" Jackson (37-12) vs.. Chael Sonnen (30-15-1)

Bellator 194 at Mohegan Sun Arena – Feb. 16, 2018: Matt Mitrione (12-5) vs.. Roy Nelson (23-14)

Bellator at Allstate Arena – April, 2018: Fedor Emelianenko (36-5, 1 NC) vs.. Frank Mir (18-11)

Bellator at SAP Center – May, 2018: Ryan Bader (24-5) vs.. “King Mo” Lawal (21-6, 1 NC)