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SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA’S LORENZ LARKIN AND FERNANDO GONZALEZ MEET IN MAIN EVENT OF BELLATOR 193 AT Pechanga RESORT & CASINO ON JAN. 26

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TICKETS FOR Bellator 193 GO ON SALE DEZE VRIJDAG AT 3 P.m. PST

 

LOS ANGELES – Bellator returns to Pechanga Resort & Casino in Temecula, Calif. voor Bellator 193 op Vrijdag, Jan. 26, 2018. The card will be headlined by Riverside, California-native Lorenz Larkin (18-7, 1 NC) against Menifee, Californië Fernando Gonzalez (27-14) in a 180-pound catchweight bout.

 

Tickets for this event start at $39 and are available at the Pechanga Box Office and Pechanga.com. Deuren voor het evenement geopend 4 p.m. PST, while the preliminary card will kick-off at 5 p.m. PST. Het evenement wordt live en gratis uitgezonden op Paramount Network op 9 p.m. EN/8 p.m. CT, while preliminary action will stream on Bellator.com and the newly updated Bellator Mobile App. Additional bouts for Bellator 193: Larkin vs. Gonzalez wordt binnenkort bekend gemaakt.

 

Larkin enters his main event matchup against Gonzalez following must-see bouts against Douglas Lima en Paul Daley in 2017. Nu, “Da Monsoon” looks to add to his impressive resume – which includes marquee wins over Robbie Lawler, Santiago Ponzinibbio, Jorge Masvidal and Neil Magny and stoppages in 11 uit 18 victories – by adding the name of a competitor that has nearly 50-fights as a professional. A short trek from Larkin’s hometown of Riverside, Calif. the Millenia MMA-product will represent his nearby hometown proudly on Jan. 26.

 

Hailing from Menifee, Calif., 33-year-old Fernando Gonzalez will enter the Bellator cage for the ninth time in his nearly 15-year professional career. Gonzalez has seen a great deal of success since joining forces with Bellator MMA, having collected seven victories over an eight-fight, four-year span.Gonzalez has come on strong as of late, tallying 10 wins over his last 13 uiteinden, including a pair of first round knockouts. Met 17 zijn 27 overwinningen in de loopbaan komen door middel van knock-out of onderwerping, “The Menifee Maniac” will look to see his win-streak continue following his recent success against Brennan Ward at Bellator 193.

 

Bijgewerkt Bellator 193: Larkin vs. Gonzalez Strijd kaart:

Catchweight (180 lbs.) Main Event: Lorenz Larkin (18-7, 1 NC) vs. Fernando Gonzalez (27-14)

Bellator, mixed martial arts, MMA, Spike TV

AHEAD OF BELLATOR 188 DEZE WEEK, BELLATOR FIGHTERS MEET WITH ISRAELI PRIME MINISTER NETANYAHU IN JERUSALEM

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Complete Photos Here — (c/o Office of Israel Prime Minister)

 

JERUSALEM – Earlier today, Bellator 188 competitors Noad All (11-3) en Haim Gozali (7-4), along with Bellator heavyweight Fedor Emelianenko (36-5, 1 NC) and Bellator brand ambassador Royce Gracie, met with Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu at the nation’s Parliament in Jerusalem.

 

During the visit, Netanyahu expressed his support for the upcoming Bellator event in Tel Aviv later this week. This event marks Bellator’s second show in Israel and features two prominent Israeli fighters at the top of the card, as Lahat headlines and Gozali competes in the co-main event. Daarnaast, the preliminary bouts feature many of Israel’s best up-and-coming regional talent.

 

Bellator 188: Lahat vs. Labiano vindt plaats Donderdag, November. 16 at the Menora Mivtachim Arena in Tel Aviv and airs free on Spike this Vrijdag, November. 17 bij 9 p.m. EST/8 p.m. CST. Full card details can be found below.

 

Watch video of the meeting here, via The Prime Minister of Israel’s Official YouTube rekening:

Direct Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CfFWS8cAbmQ

 

 

Compleet Bellator 188: Lahat vs. Labiano Strijd kaart:

Vedergewicht Main Event: Noad All (11-3) vs. Jeremiah Monaghan (11-5)

Weltergewicht Co-Main Event: Haim Gozali (7-4) vs. Arsen Faitovich (4-1)

Middengewicht Feature Bout: John Salter (14-3) vs. Jason Radcliffe (12-4)

Vlieggewichtwedstrijd voor dames: Denise Kielholtz (0-1) vs. Jessica Middleton (2-2)

 

Voorlopige Card:

Weltergewicht Voorlopige aanval: Kiril Medvedovsky (11-5) vs. Luiz Rocha (3-1)

Lichtgewicht voorronde: Mor Attias (Debuut) vs. Assaf Batan (Debuut)

Weltergewicht Voorlopige aanval: Erik Sianov (0-1) vs. Matan Levi (2-0)

Catchweight (128 lbs.) Voorlopige aanval: Nadim Kablan (Debuut) vs. Raz Bring (2-1)

Vedergewicht voorlopige wedstrijd: Moshe Ben Chimol (1-0) vs. Ivan Solomatov (Debuut)

Zwaargewicht voorronde: Adam Keresh (Debuut) vs. Roman Kushnir (Debuut)

Vedergewicht voorlopige wedstrijd: Or Eliov (Debuut) vs. Natanial Parisi (Debuut)

Weltergewicht Voorlopige aanval: Gad David Abisror (Debuut) vs. Alexander Trofimov (1-0)

Bantamweight Voorlopige aanval: Anthony Nisim Mor (Debuut) vs. Shay Almog (2-1)

Catchweight (187 lbs.) Voorlopige aanval: Rami Abuhav (Debuut) vs. Alexander Nikulin (2-0)

Lichtgewicht voorronde: Julian Maloku (Debuut) vs. Oron Kahlon (2-0)

Vedergewicht voorlopige wedstrijd: Joana Filipa (Debuut) vs. Olga Rubin (3-0)

Weltergewicht Voorlopige aanval: Francisco Silva (1-0) vs. Shimon Gosh (5-2)

Bellator, mixed martial arts, MMA, Spike TV

BELLATOR TO HOLD EIGHT-MAN WORLD GRAND PRIX HEAVYWEIGHT TOURNAMENT IN 2018

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WINNER TO BE CROWNED NEW BELLATOR HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION

LOS ANGELES – Bellator has announced plans to host a year-long grand prix heavyweight tournament in 2018 featuring eight of the roster’s biggest stars with the winner becoming the new Bellator world heavyweight champion. The Bellator MMA World Grand Prix 2018 Heavyweight Tournament will air on the soon-to-launch Paramount Network.

 

The star-studded list of participants includes newly signed Quinton "Rampage" Jackson (37-12), Roy Nelson (23-14), Chael Sonnen (30-15-1),Frank Mir (18-11), “King Mo” (21-6, 1 NC), Fedor Emelianenko (36-5, 1 NC), Matt Mitrione (12-5) and Bellator light heavyweight champion Ryan Bader (24-5).

 

Spanning multiple events and locations throughout 2018, the three-round tournament allows for matchups never before thought possible and will ultimately crown a new Bellator heavyweight champion. Eerder, Bellator President Scott Coker orchestrated the most recent successful heavyweight tournament in mixed martial arts with the STRIKEFORCE Heavyweight Grand Prix that spanned from 2011-12.

 

Matchups, dates and locations for the single-elimination grand prix will be determined shortly, as will tournament alternates who will be available to fill in due to any unforeseen circumstances.

 

A five-fight veteran of Bellator MMA, “Rampage’s” legendary career has seen him compete against some of the top names in the sport, het genereren van een loyaal leger fans. De voormalige PRIDE- en UFC-kampioen is de trotse eigenaar van vele epische haspel-slams en knock-outs die hij tijdens zijn epische gevechten met mensen als Chuck Liddell heeft verzameld., Dan Henderson |, “King Mo,” Kevin Randleman and, misschien wel het meest opvallend, his trilogy with fellow Bellator athlete Wanderlei Silva.

 

Uitvechten van Las Vegas, Roy Nelson made his Bellator debut earlier this year with a hard-fought victory over Javy Ayala na een acht jaar, 19-fight run with UFC that saw him earn wins over Mirko Cro Cop, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, “Bigfoot” Silva and Cheick Kongo. "Big Country" versloeg ook memorabel de late Kimbo Slice en ging later het seizoen winnen 10 van The Ultimate Fighter. Met 19 zijn 22 carrière overwinningen komen door middel van een knock-out of onderwerping, the long-time fan-favorite looks to add a championship to his impressive resume.

 

Chael Sonnen spent a majority of his 44-fight career with the UFC and WEC, a run that saw him defeat former middleweight champion Michael Bisping, and compete against the likes of Jon Jones, Anderson Silva (tweemaal), Rashad Evans, "Shogun" Rua, Demian Maia and Brian Stann. In addition to his in-ring action, the West Linn, Ore. native has mastered the art of being in front of the camera, having done broadcast work for both ESPN and Fox Sports. Following a three-year hiatus from active MMA competition, Sonnen returned to the cage against Tito Ortiz bij Bellator 170 in January and then went on to defeat Wanderlei Silva in the main event of Bellator: NYC.

 

Frank Mir trad Bellator eerder dit jaar na 15 years under in the UFC where he became a two-time world champion, verzamelde 16 victories and defeated the who’s who of heavyweight contenders, met inbegrip van Brock Lesnar, “Bigfoot” Silva, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and Roy Nelson. Uitvechten van Las Vegas, Mir set tal van verslagen, terwijl de concurrentie met zijn voormalige promotie, benadrukt door de meeste gevechten (27), overwinningen (16), en inzendingen (8) in zwaargewicht geschiedenis. Met 14 zijn 18 carrière overwinningen komen door middel van een knock-out of onderwerping, the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt will now try his hand in Bellator’s heavyweight division.

 

“King Mo” will again fight at heavyweight and look to build off his success within the division following recent wins against Satoshi Ishii and Cheick Kongo. A winner in nine out of his last 11 gevechten, the 36-year-old will look to claim heavyweight gold in 2018 and add to his championship collection that already includes a STRIKEFORCE light heavyweight title. The “Moneyweight” fighter owns additional wins over Linton Vassell, Gegard Mousasi, Roger Gracie and has split a pair of bouts with “Rampage” Jackson with their series tied at one win each.

 

Een voormalige PRIDE kampioen, “The Last Emperor” is één van de meest gerespecteerde en gerespecteerde zwaargewicht vechters de sport heeft gezien. Stone-faced en stil, Emelianenko pochte een van de meest indrukwekkende ongeslagen strepen in de geschiedenis van de MMA, niet verliezen van een gevecht tussen 2001 en 2009. Een multi-keer wereldkampioen in MMA en Sambo, Fedor keerde onlangs terug naar de sport na een korte onderbreking, accumulating two decisive wins since his return to action and competing against Matt Mitrione in an instant classic at Bellator: NYC.

 

Matt Mitrione remains poised to make an impact in the Bellator heavyweight division following three knockout wins since signing with Bellator in 2016, including a first-round KO of Fedor Emelianenko at Bellator NYC this June. The Illinois native and standout defensive end at Purdue University earned All-Big Ten honors in 2000 and subsequently earned his way into the NFL where he played six seasons as a member of the New York Giants and Minnesota Vikings. Mitrione ultimately found his way into MMA where he became a high-level competitor, defeating the likes of the late Kimbo Slice, Derrick Lewis and Gabriel Gonzaga.

 

Bader will make his third appearance for Bellator and first since defending his light heavyweight championship at Bellator 186. Fighting out of Tempe, Ariz., Bader began his professional career on an impressive run, steamrolling the competition en route to a 12-fight winning streak and winning one of the most competitive seasons of The Ultimate Fighter in franchise history on Spike in 2008. “Darth” continued his path of dominance by collecting 15 over some of the 105-pound division’s top talent, including victories over former world champions Antonio Rogerio Nogueira, Rashad Evans, as well as two wins over Phil Davis. Currently riding a four-fight winning streak with victories in nine of his past ten bouts, the former two-time NCAA Division I All-American wrestler from Arizona State University will look to become a current two-division champion in Bellator MMA.

 

Bellator Heavyweight Grand Prix Participants:

Bellator World Light Heavyweight Champion Ryan Bader (24-5)

Fedor Emelianenko (36-5, 1 NC)

Quinton "Rampage" Jackson (37-12)

“King Mo” Lawal (21-6, 1 NC)

Frank Mir (18-11)

Matt Mitrione (12-5)

Roy Nelson (23-14)

Chael Sonnen (30-15-1)

 

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Bellator, mixed martial arts, MMA, Spike TV, het worstelen, WWE

JAKE HAGER, FORMERLY KNOWN AS WWE’S JACK SWAGGER, SIGNS EXCLUSIVE MULTI-YEAR DEAL WITH BELLATOR MMA

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LOS ANGELES – Bellator is pleased to announce that it has reached a multi-fight, multi-year deal with Jake Hager, who was formerly known as “Jack Swagger” during his nearly nine-year run with WWE. The deal will see Hager make his MMA debut inside a Bellator cage.

 

Hager will compete at heavyweight and is expected to debut in 2018.

 

Een inwoner van Perry, Oklahoma., Hager would go on to be a collegiate wrestler at the University of Oklahoma, waar hij een All-American was en het schoolrecord vestigde voor de meeste pinnen in de gewichtsklasse van 285 pond in één seizoen met 30. Na het afstuderen en een gesprek met de legendarische pro-worstel-omroeper en mede-Oklahoma Sooner, Jim Ross, Hager made the transition to professional wrestling and signed with WWE.

 

Terwijl in WWE, Hager zou tijdens zijn tijd bij de organisatie meerdere felbegeerde professionele titels claimen, inclusief het WWE World Heavyweight Championship, ECW Championship en WWE United States Championship.

 

After ending his run with the WWE earlier this year, Hager turned his sights toward another avenue, fully focusing on his mixed martial arts skillset and testing himself against some of the best athletes in the world.

 

“This is something I’ve wanted to do for a long time. It’s something that’s a part of me, so it makes sense. I’m very happy with the deal. I’ve felt a lot of love from Bellator,” said Hager. “I think there are certain types of guys who need to be punched in the face and taste blood. I’ve always been a fan of MMA, I’ve been wrestling since I was five-years-old. It’s awesome to be with Bellator. They’re really going to put 100 percent towards it!"

 

“I’m excited to see Jake Hager debut for Bellator in 2018,” Bellator President Scott Coker said. “When I heard he was seriously interested in competing in MMA and when you look at what he did at the collegiate level, I was very interested in having him on our roster. I think Jake will expose new fans to Bellator from his previous run with WWE and he will be given every opportunity to prove that he’s the real deal inside the cage.”

 

Hager is the latest in a long line of high-profile signings Bellator has made recently and joins a heavyweight division that will crown a champion in 2018 through the recently announced eight-man Bellator Heavyweight Grand Prix.

 

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M-1, M-1 Challenge, mixed martial arts, MMA, Rusland

Damir Ismagulov neemt de beslissing in Super Fight over Rogerio Karranca

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M-1 UITDAGING 85 RESULTATEN
M-1 Challenge lichtgewicht kampioen Damir Ismagulov (bovenop) won een beslissing over Rogerio Karranca in hun niet-titel, Super Fight bij M-1 Challenge 85
MOSKOU (November 11, 2017) — M-1 Challenger lichtgewicht kampioen Damir Ismagulov verslagen Rogerio Karranca in een niet-titel, Super Fight gisteravond in de M-1 Challenge 85main event, in het ijspaleis in Moskou.
In een ander echt internationaal MMA-evenement, 10 verschillende landen werden vertegenwoordigd door de 24 strijders: Rusland, VS, Brazilië, Georgia, Duitsland, Kazachstan, Oekraïne, Kroatië, Zwitserland en Spanje.
Ismagulov (13-2-0, 8-1-0), uitvechten van Rusland door middel van Kazachstan, had alle vijf ronden nodig om een ​​beslissing te nemen over zijn Braziliaanse tegenstander, M-1 Global pro-debuterende Karranca (13-3-0, M-1: 0-1-0).
In de co-featured evenement, Amerikaans vedergewicht Nate “De trein” Landwehr (10-2-0, M-1: 2-0-0) nam een ​​beslissing van drie ronden van altijd moeilijk Viktor Kolesnik (11-3-1, M-1: 2-1-1), van Rusland.
Georgische licht zwaargewicht Giga Kukhalashvili (9-3-0, M-1: 2-0-0), ongeslagen Russisch lichtgewicht Abubakar mestoev (6-0-0, M-1: 6-0-0) en Kazachs vlieggewicht Arman Ashimov(7-2-1, M-1: 2-0-0) alle geregistreerde knock-out tijdens de openingsronde via stoten, respectievelijk, over late vervanging Sebastian Heil (6-2-0, M-1: 0-1-0), Duitsland, Russisch Alexey “Toewijzing” Makhno (16-6-0, M-1: 4-3-0) en Rodrigo “Bad Boy” Melonio (16-3-0, M-1: 0-1-0), Duitsland.
Op de voorlopige kaart, voormalig M-1 Challenge-kampioen Maxim Divnich (13-3-0, M-1: 7-4-0), uitvechten van Rusland, verloor een beslissing aan hete Russische lichtgewicht prospect Ruslan Rakhmonkulov (11-1-1, M-1: 1-0-0), die zijn M-1 Global-debuut maakte.
Amerikaans vedergewicht “de Finisher” Josh Rectificatie House (16-4-0, M-1: 4-0-0) nam een ​​besluit van drie ronden over het Oekraïens Alexander Luna (21-11-0, M-1: 1-1-0), net als de Oekraïense Andrey “Ijzeren” Lezhnev (17-7-0, M-1: 5-3-0) tegen Russisch Ilfat Amirov (9-3-0, M-1: 0-1-0).
De Russische middengewicht gebruikte een achter-naakte vernauwing voor een overwinning in de tweede ronde tegen de Kroaat Kristijan Silver (9-4-2, M-1: 0-3-2) en Russische bantamgewicht Sergey Klyuev(5-0-0, M-1: 3-0-0) bleef ongeslagen met behulp van een arm-bar voor een overwinning in de eerste ronde door middel van een onderwerping in de openingsronde van een voorheen ongeslagen Spanjaard Oscar Suarez (3-1-1, M-1: 0-1-0).
Georgian vlieggewicht Vazha Tsiptauri (3-1-0, M-1: 1-0-0) gebruikte een Guillotine Choke voor een derde ronde overwinning door onderwerping over zijn Zwitserse tegenstander, Frederico Gutzwiller (3-3-0, M-1: 1-1-0), terwijl Maxim Yakobyuk (2-0-0, M-1: 1-0-0) gedwongen Victor “Tatra” Trushov (2-1-0) in een tweede ronde onderwerping in een strijd tussen Russische zwaargewichten.
Volledige resultaten en fotogalerij galerij (klik op afbeeldingen voor ID's):
Belangrijkste kaart
MAIN EVENT – LICHTGEWICHT SUPERVECHT
Damir Ismagulov (13-2-0, M-1: 8-1-0), Kazachstan via Rusland
WDEC5
Rogerio Karranca (13-3-0, M-1: 0-1-0), Brazilië
CO-FEATURE FEATHERWEIGHTS
Nate Landwehr (10-2-0, M-1: 2-0-0), VS
DEC3
Victor Kolesnik (11-3-1, M-1: 2-1-1), Rusland
Licht zwaargewichten
Giga Kukhalashvili (9-3-0, M-1: 2-0-0), Georgia
WKO1 (Ponsen – 1:16)
Sebastian Heil (6-2-0, M-1; 0-1-0), Duitsland
Lichtgewichten
Abubaker mestoev (6-0-0, M-1: 6-0-0), Rusland
WKO1 (Ponsen – 3:27)
Alexey Makhano (16-6-0, M-1: 4-3-0), Rusland
vlieggewicht
Arman Ashimov (7-2-1, M-1: 2-0-0), Kazachstan
WKO1 (Ponsen – 3:27)
Rodrigo Melonio (16-3-0, M-1: 0-1-0), Brazilië
VOORAF CARD
ZWAARGEWICHTEN
Maxim Yakobyuk (2-0-0, M-1: 1-0-0), Rusland
WSUB2 (Side Choke – 1:16)
Victor Trushov (2-1-0, M-1: 0-1-0), Rusland
Middleweights
Vitaliy Slipenko (9-1-0, M-1: 2-0-0), Rusland
WSUB2 (Rear Naked Choke – 2:19)
Kristijan Silver (9-4-2, M-1: 0-3-2), Kroatië
Lichtgewichten
Ruslan Rakhmonkulov (11-1-1, M-1: 1-0-0), Rusland
WDEC3
Maxim Divnich (13-3-0, M-1: 7-4-0), Rusland via Oekraïne
Bantamweights
Sergey Klyuev (5-0-0, M-1: 3-0-0), Rusland
WSUB1 (Arm Bar – 0:45)
Oscar Suarez (3-1-0, M-1: 0-1-0), Spanje
Featherweights
Andrey Lezhnev (17-7-0, M-1: 5-3-0), Oekraïne
WDEC3
Ilfat Amirov (9-3-0, M-1: 0-1-0), Rusland
Josh Rectificatie House (16-4-0, M-1: 4-0-0), VS
WDEC3
Alexander Lunga (21-11-0, M-1: 1-1-0), Oekraïne
vlieggewicht
Vazha Tsiptauri (2-1-0, M-1: 0-0-0), Georgia
WSUB3 (Guillotine Choke – 0:32)
Frederico Gutzwiller (3-2-0, M-1: 1-0-0), Zwitserland, 124,78 lbs. (56,6 kg.)





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FNU Combat Sports Show: The MMA Report

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“Psychisch” Tom Padgett and “Gespuis Rousin '” Rich Bergeron catch up after a three-week hiatus. Tony “De Tornado” Penecale will join us again next week for the broadcast. This week we cover as much as we can jam into the show to make up for lost time. From GSP’s triumphant return to McGregor’s conditions to come back to the cage, we cover it all. Eindelijk, Tom asks a very important question: Where are the legends of MMA?

 

Bellator, mixed martial arts, MMA, Spike TV

QUINTON ‘RAMPAGE’ JACKSON SIGNS EXCLUSIVE MULTI-FIGHT DEAL WITH BELLATOR MMA

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LOS ANGELES – Bellator is pleased to announce that it has reached a multi-fight deal with Quinton "Rampage" Jackson (37-12), exclusively securing the talents of one of the most well-known and fan-favorite competitors in MMA history. This multi-fight deal was the result of a lengthy negotiation with Jackson’s manager Tiki Ghosn from Arsenal Sports Agency, and it promises to deliver to the Bellator fans more of the signature MMA action “Rampage” is known for.

 

“Rampage” is expected to return to the Bellator cage in early 2018.

 

Fighting out of Irvine, Calif., “Rampage” has made five appearances with Bellator, accruing an impressive mark of 4-1. His legendary career has seen him compete against some of the top names in the sport, generating a loyal army of fans along the way due to his exciting fighting style and unique personality. The former PRIDE star and UFC champion is the proud owner of epic highlight-reel slams and knockouts earned throughout his epic battles with the likes of Chuck Liddell, Dan Henderson |, "Koning Mo,” Kevin Randleman and, misschien wel het meest opvallend, his trilogy with fellow Bellator athlete Wanderlei Silva.

 

De Memphis, Tenn.-native was also a coach on one of the most memorable and successful seasons of The Ultimate Fighter on Spike in 2010. Coaching opposite Rashad Evans, the season featured multiple future Bellator stars, inclusief Matt Mitrione, Roy Nelson and the late Kimbo Slice.

 

“I am excited for this new beginning and looking forward to an action packed 2018,” Jackson said. “I can’t wait to get back in the cage and put on exciting fights for both the ‘Rampage’ and Bellator fans.”

 

“With ‘Rampage’ Jackson, you know what you’re going to get every time he steps inside the Bellator cage – an exciting fight and interest from fans all over the world,'Zei Bellator-president Scott Coker. “I knew that keeping ‘Rampage’ with Bellator was integral to our continued growth as a promotion and I’m pleased that we were able to come to an agreement that allows us to plan some great future matchups for him.”

 

An avid user of the video platform and community for gamers, Twitch, via his channel “RampageIsHuman,” Jackson has managed to connect with his fans in a yet another unique way. Whether on the silver screen, in the Bellator cage or the pro wrestling ring, the 39-year-old remains one of the most-recognized stars in the sport’s history.

 

The addition of Jackson adds depth to an ever-growing Bellator roster, which has recently seen free agents Gegard Mousasi, Rory MacDonald, Frank Mir, Roy Nelson, Michael McDonald and current Bellator light heavyweight champ Ryan Bader join the Viacom-owned promotion.

 

Check out this highlight-reel featuring some of “Rampage’s” top Bellator moments: https://youtu.be/0eSzSVe8q2g

LFA, mixed martial arts, MMA

LFA RETURNS TO DALLAS IN DECEMBER WITH LFA 28 – CUTTS vs. WILLIS

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MAIN EVENT:
“THE BUTCHER”
EVAN CUTTS
vs.
“THE REALEST”
JALEEL WILLIS
WELTERGEWICHT OORLOG
Co-main event:
“THE LEECH”
DAMON JACKSON
vs.
“LANDSHARK”
THAI CLARK
LIGHTWEIGHT SHOWDOWN
Vrijdag, DECEMBER 8th LIVE op AXS TV
DE BOMFABRIEK in DALLAS, TEXAS
Tickets zijn NU te koop via TheBombFactory.com

HOUSTON, Texas – Legacy strijdgemeenschap (LFA) CEO Ed Soares announced today that the promotion will return to northern Texas next month at LFA 28 with a pair of talented veterans facing undefeated prospects at the top of the card.
In het main event, Legacy FC standout Evan “De slager” Cutts faces top undefeated prospect Jaleel “The Realest” Willis in a welterweight war. In de co-headliner, UFC vet Damon “The Leech” Jackson squares off with undefeated Kansan Thai “Landshark” Clark in a lightweight showdown. LFA 28 – Cutts vs. Willis takes place this Vrijdag, December 8th at The Bomb Factory in Dallas, Texas. De gehele belangrijkste kaart zal live worden uitgezonden en de landelijke op AXS TV bij 9 p.m. EN / 6 p.m. PT.
“Evan Cutts is a long-time Legacy FC standout that has made a name for himself by taking out big name prospects,” Opgegeven Soares. “He will make his LFA debut against Jaleel Willis, who is one of the top undefeated welterweight prospects in the sport. LFA started at The Bomb Factory in Dallas in January and returned in July. LFA 28 will continue our exciting history in Big D on Vrijdag, December 8th.”
Tickets for LFA 28 – Cutts vs. Willis are available for purchase NOW at TheBombFactory.com.
Cutts (8-3) is a longtime Legacy FC standout that will be making his LFA debut in front of his friends and family in the Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) gebied. “De slager” has made a career out of cutting through the dreams of highly-touted prospects, while proving to be one of the most formidable ground specialists in the 170-pound division. In 2011, not long after his 20th birthday, the now 26-year-old Texan made his pro debut and quickly gained global recognition later that year. This happened when he faced Reagan Penn, the prodigious younger brother of UFC Hall of Fame member B.J. Penn. Cutts eagerly took the high-profile bout and made the most of his opportunity by defeating the jiu-jitsu wunderkind. Cutts later reached the quarter-finals of Bellator’s hit reality television show Gevecht Master. Now the Legacy FC standout is looking to hand another highly-touted prospect his first career loss in the main event of LFA 28.

Willis (8-0) makes his LFA debut to much fanfare. Widely-regarded as one of the top prospects in the world at 170-pounds, the Memphis native has done it all and made it look easy up to this point. The Bellator and WSOF vet has run roughshod over the competition throughout his three and a half year career. After winning a regional title in his hometown over the summer, Willis signed a multi-fight contract with LFA, the leading developmental organization for prospects looking to reach the UFC. His first assignment as an LFA fighter will be the perfect task for the hungry, young welterweight. The 25-year-old heads into enemy territory to face a man many consider a true “prospect killer” in the headlining bout of LFA 28. If successful, de man die bekend staat als “The Realest” could cement his case as the realest threat to current LFA welterweight champion James Nakashima, while also pushing himself up the overall pound-for-pound prospect list.

Het co-main event van LFA 28 will feature another showdown between a battle-tested veteran looking to regain past glory and an aspiring undefeated prospect looking for a marquee win. Three-time UFC vet and former Legacy FC featherweight champion Damon “The Leech” Jackson is moving back up to the lightweight division, which is the same weight class where he made his UFC debut on the main card of UFC 177. He will take on undefeated Bellator vet Thai “Landshark” Clark, who will be competing in his first live televised fight. The Kansas native is looking to take advantage of this opportunity by staying undefeated against his toughest test to date.
Hoofd Card (Uitgezonden op AXS TV op 9 p.m. EN / 6 p.m. PT):
Main Event | Weltergewicht Bout (170 pond)
– Evan Cutts (8-3) vs. Jaleel Willis (8-0)
Co-Main Event | Lichtgewicht Bout (155 pond)
– Damon Jackson (12-2-1) vs. Thai Clark (7-0)
Light-Heavyweight Bout (205 pond)
– Alonzo Menifield (4-0) vs. Otavio Lacerda (9-4)
Bantamgewicht Bout (135 pond)
– Miles Johns (5-0) vs. Caio Machado (10-4)
Bantamgewicht Bout (135 pond)
– Steven Peterson (15-6) vs. Tristan Grimsley (7-7)
Weltergewicht Bout (170 pond)
– Melvin Jordan (5-2) vs. Nikolay Veretennikov (4-3)
Weltergewicht Bout (170 pond)
– Ramiz Brahimaj (4-0) vs. Chad Box (3-0)
In September 2016, Legacy FC- en RFA-functionarissen kondigden aan dat ze zouden fuseren om de belangrijkste ontwikkelingsorganisatie in Mixed Martial Arts te vormen (MMA) vanaf januari 2017. Legacy FC en RFA hebben de carrières van over gelanceerd 150 atleten die het toppunt van MMA hebben bereikt door deel te nemen aan de UFC.
LFA 28 will be the third LFA event to take place in the City of Dallas. It will also be the seventh time that the LFA has traveled to “Texas” van Texas. Meer informatie over LFA 28 zal binnenkort worden aangekondigd. De volledige hoofdkaart van LFA 28 zal live worden uitgezonden en de landelijke op AXS TV bij 9 p.m. EN / 6 p.m. PT.
Kunt u terecht op LFAfighting.com voor bout updates en informatie. LFA is op Facebook op Legacy strijdgemeenschap. LFA staat ook op Instagram op @LFAvechten en Twitter op @LFAvechten.
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MONSTER ENERGY BELLATOR MMA FIGHT SERIES SET FOR FORD CHAMPIONSHIP WEEKEND AT HOMESTEAD-MIAMI SPEEDWAY PRIOR TO NASCAR SEASON FINALE SUNDAY, November. 19

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Ook, Appearances by Fan-Favorite and Monster Energy Athlete ‘Rampage’ Jackson and MMA Legend Dan Henderson

LOS ANGELES - The Monster Energy Bellator MMA Fight Series closes its 2017 season with a fourth and final stop at Homestead-Miami Speedway in Homestead, Fla. op Zondag, November. 19. Set to take place during Ford Championship Weekend, fighters will take to the cage Zondag morning ahead of the final race of the 2017 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs that will determine the next Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Champion.

 

Just hours prior to the start of the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Ford EcoBoost 400 op zondag, November. 19, the Monster Energy Bellator MMA Fight Series will feature MMA action throughout the morning beginning at 11:30 a.m. EN at the Monster Energy Fan Zone at Homestead-Miami Speedway in the display area on the north side of the track. Admission to the event is free and open to fans.

 

Daarnaast, op Zaterdag, November. 18 uit 1-2 p.m. EN, fans will have the opportunity to meet former world champ and Monster Energy athlete Quinton "Rampage" Jackson, as well as former PRIDE and STRIKEFORCE titleholder En "Hendo" Henderson, at the Monster Energy Fan Zone at Homestead-Miami Speedway in the display area on the north side of the track. Admission to the event is free and open to fans.

 

“The Monster Energy Bellator MMA Fight Series has been a huge success this year and I’m looking forward to heading to Homestead-Miami Speedway during NASCAR’s championship weekend for another great event to end 2017,” said Bellator President Scott Coker. “This is a monumental weekend for Monster Energy, including Hans Molenkamp, Tom Norwood, Cody Dresser, Mitch Covington and their entire team, as they close out their first season with NASCAR, and I’m excited to once again make Bellator MMA a part of the fan experience.”

 

Through Bellator MMA, alongside longstanding partner Monster Energy, mixed martial arts will be included as a pre-race activation exclusively for fans in attendance. The lineup op zondag will consist of four MMA bouts featuring some of the best regional up-and-coming talent, with the main event prospects in consideration to be signed to a multi-fight Bellator MMA contract.

 

The Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Ford EcoBoost 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway takes place Zondag, November 19 bij 2:30 p.m. EN. Tickets to the race are available at www.Homestead-MiamiSpeedway.com of door te bellen naar 305-230-5255.

 

Bijgewerkt Monster Energy Bellator MMA Fight Series at Homestead-Miami Speedway Fight Card:

Vedergewicht Main Event: Matt Wagy (10-4, Delray Beach, Fla.) vs. Kester Mark (5-4, Hollywood, Fla.)

Middengewicht Bout: Johnny Eblen (2-0, Boca Raton, Fla.) vs. Emmanuel Verdier (3-1, Miami, Fla.)

Women’s Strawweight Amateur Bout: Thais Souza (0-1, Deerfield Beach, Fla.) vs. Ashley Samples (0-2, Athene, Ga.)

Vedergewicht Bout: Landon Stewart (Pro Debuut, Miami, Fla.) vs. Rudial Mora (Pro Debuut, Miami, Fla.)

 

Please visit Bellator.com for details.

*Event schedule subject to change.