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OFFICIAL BELLATOR 199: BADER vs. KING MO RESULTS & Awọn fọto
Ryan Bader (25-5) defeated “King Mo” Lawal (21-7, 1 NC) nipasẹ knockout (Punch) ni :15 ti yika kan
Awọn fọto: https://tinyurl.com/ycysrnua
Jon Fitch (31-7-1, 1 NC) ṣẹgun Paul Daley (40-16-2) nipasẹ unanimous ipinnu (29-27, 29-26, 29-26)
Awọn fọto: https://tinyurl.com/y98s82hr
Aaron Pico (3-1) ṣẹgun Lee Morrison (19-9) nipasẹ TKO (punch to body) ni 1:10 ti yika kan
Awọn fọto: https://tinyurl.com/ycdhxdko
Cheick Kongo (28-10-2) ṣẹgun Javy Ayala (10-7) nipasẹ knockout (punches) ni 2:29 ti yika kan
Awọn fọto: https://tinyurl.com/yalv99d6
Adam Piccolot (10-2) ṣẹgun Carrington Banks (7-1) nipasẹ ifakalẹ (ru-ìhoho choke) ni 4:41 ti yika mẹta
Awọn fọto: https://tinyurl.com/y9bo2tea
Hyder Amil (2-0) ṣẹgun Elias Anderson (0-1) via TKO at 3:01 ti yika meji
Ignacio Ortiz (1-0) ṣẹgun Matt Aragoni (1-1) via TKO at 2:57 ti yika mẹta
Mark Climaco (2-0) ṣẹgun Daniel Oseguera (0-1) via TKO at 2:21 ti yika kan
J.J. Okanovich (6-1) ṣẹgun Hugo Lujan (3-3) nipasẹ unanimous ipinnu
Tom Ponce de Leon (2-0) ṣẹgun Dominic Sumner (1-2) via TKO at 2:48 ti yika meji
Nohelin Hernandez (7-2) ṣẹgun Josh San Diego (7-4) nipasẹ unanimous ipinnu
Josh Paiva (10-2) ṣẹgun Adam Antolin (13-4) via KO at :32 ti yika kan
Cass Bell (1-0) ṣẹgun Khai Wu (1-1) nipasẹ ifakalẹ (guillotine choke) ni 3:27 ti yika meji
Jordan Williams (7-2) ṣẹgun Brandon Hester (4-1) nipasẹ TKO (punches) ni 1:11 ti yika meji
Amber Leibrock (3-1) ṣẹgun Janay Harding (3-4) nipasẹ unanimous ipinnu (30-27, 30-26, 30-26)
James Terry (20-9) ṣẹgun Danasabe Mohammed (5-2) nipasẹ unanimous ipinnu (30-26, 30-26, 30-26)
Gaston Bolanos (3-1) ṣẹgun Malcom Hill (3-5) nipasẹ TKO (leg kicks) ni 2:54 ti yika kan
Justin Tenedora (2-1) ṣẹgun David Rivera (0-3) nipasẹ ifakalẹ (triangle-choke) ni 4:27 ti yika kan
Deron Winn (4-0) ṣẹgun Ahmed White (0-1) nipasẹ knockout (punches) ni 2:32 ti yika kan
FNU Combat Sports Show: Ija Recaps, Bellator ati UFC Awọn awotẹlẹ, Chuck vs. Tito 3?
Tom, Tony and Rich recap last week’s boxing action, including the quick KO of Vanes Martirosyan by Gennady Golovkin. We also look ahead to Ryan Bader vs. King Mo Lawal in the Bellator Heavyweight Tournament. Afikun ohun ti, Raquel Pennington takes on Amanda Nunes at UFC 224, and Pennington will likely have to win by knockout to get the belt in the Brazilian backyard of Nunes. We also chat about the week’s major news stories in combat sports, namely Chuck Liddell wanting a rematch with Tito Ortiz and Oscar De La Hoya promising to promote the fight in a new MMA venture for the boxing legend and promotional kingpin. Laipe, after our broadcast Thursday night, Tito and Chuck moved much closer to that trilogy fight with Tito announcing he is coming out of retirement for the bout. Listen to the whole show by clicking on the link below.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/to7cvpsxpajkvot/fnucombatsportsmay92018.mp3?dl=0
BELLATOR 199: BADER vs. KING MO WEIGH-IN RESULTS & Awọn fọto
EVENT AIRS ON PARAMOUNT NETWORK AT 9 P.M. ATI / 8 P.M. CT
WEIGH-IN PHOTOS HERE | RE-WATCH WEIGH-INS HERE
Bellator 199: Bader vs. King Mo gba ibi ọla ni awọn SAP Center ni San Jose, Calif. The event will be broadcast live and free on Paramount Network at 9 p.m. ATI/8 p.m. CT, nigba ti alakoko igbese yoo san lori Bellator.com ati agbaye lori awọn Bellator Mobile App.
Complete Bellator 199: Bader vs. King Mo Weigh-in Results:
Heavyweight Grand Prix Main Event: Ryan Bader (225.1) la. "King Mo” Lawal (217.4)
Welterweight Co-Main Event: Paul Daley (170.3) la. Jon Fitch (171)
Featherweight Main Card Bout: Lee Morrison (144) la. Aaron Pico (145.7)
Heavyweight Main Card Bout: Cheick Kongo (241.7) la. Javy Ayala (265.5)
Lightweight Main Card Bout: Carrington Banks (155.6) la. Adam Piccolot (155.3)
140-Pound Catchweight Preliminary Bout: Elias Anderson (139.8) la. Hyder Amil (137.9)
Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Matt Aragoni (144.9) la. Ignacio Ortiz (145)
Flyweight Preliminary Bout: Mark Climaco (125) la. Daniel Oseguera (124.7)
Lightweight Preliminary Bout: Hugo Lujan (154.7) la. J.J. Okanovich (155.4)
Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Tom Ponce de Leon (169.7) la. Dominic Sumner (170.9)
Bantamweight Preliminary Bout: Nohelin Hernandez (135.9) la. Josh San Diego (135.5)
Flyweight Preliminary Bout: Josh Paiva (125.7) la. Adam Antolin (124.8)
Bantamweight Preliminary Bout: Cass Bell (135.8) la. Khai Wu (136)
Middleweight Preliminary Bout: Jordan Williams (184.1) la. Brandon Hester (185.4)
Women’s Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Janay Harding (145.8) la. Amber Leibrock (145)
165-Pound Catchweight Preliminary Bout: Danasabe Mohammed (164) la. James Terry (164.7)
Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Malcom Hill (144.4) la. Gaston Bolanos (145.6)
137-Pound Catchweight Preliminary Bout: Justin Tenedora (135.8) la. David Rivera (135.1)
190-Pound Catchweight Preliminary Bout: Deron Winn (192.1*) la. Ahmed White (188.4)
*Missed weight
BELLATOR 198: FEDOR vs. MIR OFFICIAL RESULTS & Awọn fọto
FULL EVENT PHOTOS | FULL VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS
Bellator 198: Fedor la. Mi Awọn esi:
Fedor Emelianenko (37-5, 1 NC) ṣẹgun Frank Mir (18-12) nipasẹ TKO (punches) ni :48 ti yika kan
Emmanuel Sanchez (17-3) ṣẹgun Sam Sicilia (16-9) nipasẹ ifakalẹ (apa onigun-choke) ni 3:52 ti yika kan
Rafael Lovato Jr. (8-0) ṣẹgun Gerald Harris (25-6) nipasẹ ifakalẹ (armbar) ni 1:11 ti yika kan
Neiman Gracie (8-0) ṣẹgun Javier Torres (10-4, 1 NC) nipasẹ ifakalẹ (apa onigun-choke) ni 3:18 ti yika meji
Dillon Danis (1-0) ṣẹgun Kyle Walker (2-5) nipasẹ ifakalẹ (toe hold) ni 1:38 ti yika kan
Alakoko Kaadi:
R’Mandel Cameron (6-3) ṣẹgun P.J. Cajigas (6-7) via unanimous decisión (29-28 X3)
Mark Stoddard (16-9) ṣẹgun Dan Stittgen (12-6) nipasẹ ifakalẹ (onigun choke) ni 4:43 ti yika kan
Eric Wisely (29-9-1) ṣẹgun Morgan Sickinger (20-11) nipasẹ ifakalẹ (armbar) ni 1:12 ti yika kan
Joey Diehl (12-9) ṣẹgun Nate Williams (27-18) nipasẹ ifakalẹ (onigun choke) ni 54 seconds of round one
Asef Askar (1-0-1) ati Andrew Johnson (0-0-1) fought to a majority draw (28-27, 28-28, 28-28)
Adil Benjilany (4-1, 1 NC) ṣẹgun Corey Jackson (3-1) nipasẹ unanimous ipinnu (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
Sultan Umar (6-2) ṣẹgun Tom Angeloff (7-6, 1 NC) nipasẹ unanimous ipinnu (30-26, 30-27, 30-27)
Robert Morrow (24-21-1) ṣẹgun Adam Maciejewski (13-7-1) nipasẹ unanimous ipinnu (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Bellator ká Heavyweight WORLD GRAND Prix tẹsiwaju pẹlu ala matchup LÁÀRIN Fedor Emelianenko ATI Frank Mir AT ALLSTATE gbagede ON Kẹrin 28
Tiketi ON tita YII Jimo
Los Angeles - Awọn kẹta šiši yika matchup ni 2018 ká Bellator Heavyweight World Grand Prix yoo ẹya-ara awọn ti o tobi heavyweight ti gbogbo akoko Fedor Emelianenko (36-5, 1 NC) mu lori tele aye asiwaju Frank Mir (18-11) ni Bellator ká pada si Allstate Arena ni Rosemont, Aisan. lori Saturday, April 28.
Ohun iyasoto online presale fun yi iṣẹlẹ gba ibi Wednesday January 24 ati Thursday January 25, pẹlu tiketi nlo lori-tita si gbogboogbo àkọsílẹ on Friday January 26 ni 10 a.m. CT. Tiketi fun awọn iṣẹlẹ bẹrẹ ni o kan $30 ki o si wa o si wa ni Allstate Arena apoti ọfiisi ati Ticketmaster.
Awọn iṣẹlẹ, gbekalẹ nipasẹ Miller Lite, yoo wa ni sori afefe ifiwe ati ki o free lori Paramount Network (tẹlẹ Spike) ni 9 p.m. ATI/8 p.m. CT, nigba ti alakoko igbese yoo san lori Bellator.com ati agbaye lori awọn Bellator Mobile App. Afikun bouts ni yoo kede ni Wiwa ọsẹ.
A tele Igberaga asiwaju, "Awọn idile Emperor" jẹ ọkan ninu awọn julọ Revered ati ibuyin fun heavyweight awọn onija awọn idaraya ti ri. Stone-dojuko ati idakẹjẹ, Emelianenko iyan ọkan ninu awọn julọ ìkan unbeaten streaks ninu awọn itan ti MMA, ko ọdun kan ija laarin 2001 ati 2009. A olona-akoko aye asiwaju ninu MMA ati Sambo, Fedor laipe pada si awọn idaraya lẹhin kan finifini hiatus, tẹlera meji decisive AamiEye niwon rẹ pada si igbese ki o si mu on Matt Mitrione ni ohun ese Ayebaye ni Bellator NYC.
Frank Mir darapo Bellator sẹyìn odun yi wọnyi 15 ọdun ni UFC ibi ti o di a meji-akoko aye asiwaju, gbà 16 victories ati ki o ṣẹgun a ti o ni ti o ti heavyweight contenders, pẹlu Brock Lesnar, "Bigfoot" Silva, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira ati Mirko Cro cop. Ija jade ti Las fegasi, Mir ṣeto afonifoji igbasilẹ nigba ti located pẹlu rẹ tele igbega, afihan nipa awọn julọ njà (27), victories (16), ati awọn ifisilẹ (8) ni heavyweight itan. Pẹlu 14 ti re 18 ọmọ AamiEye nbo nipa ọna ti knockout tabi ifakalẹ, awọn Brazil jiu-jitsu dudu igbanu yoo bayi gbiyanju ọwọ rẹ ni Bellator ká heavyweight pipin.
Imudojuiwọn Ija Card:
Heavyweight Grand Prix First Yika: Fedor Emelianenko (36-5, 1 NC) la. Frank Mir (18-11)
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FIRST-ROUND MATCHUPS SET FOR BELLATOR WORLD GRAND PRIX 2018 HEAVYWEIGHT TOURNAMENT
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.
Ni Bellator 192: Lima vs. MacDonald lori 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.
Kó lẹhin naa, Matt Mitrione (12-5) yoo pade Roy Nelson (23-14) lori Kínní 16 ni Bellator 194, an event which will emanate from the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. Ni 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 "Mo King" 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.
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Bellator Heavyweight Grand Prix First-Round Matchups:
Bellator 192 at The Forum – Jan. 20, 2018: Quinton "Rampage" Jackson (37-12) la. Chael Sonnen (30-15-1)
Bellator 194 at Mohegan Sun Arena – Feb. 16, 2018: Matt Mitrione (12-5) la. Roy Nelson (23-14)
Bellator at Allstate Arena – April, 2018: Fedor Emelianenko (36-5, 1 NC) la. Frank Mir (18-11)
Bellator at SAP Center – May, 2018: Ryan Bader (24-5) la. “King Mo” Lawal (21-6, 1 NC)
BELLATOR TO HOLD EIGHT-MAN WORLD GRAND PRIX HEAVYWEIGHT TOURNAMENT IN 2018
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. Tẹlẹ, 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, generating a loyal army of fans along the way. The former PRIDE and UFC champion is the proud owner of many epic highlight reel slams and knockouts that he has racked up throughout his epic battles with the likes of Chuck Liddell, Dan Henderson, “King Mo,” Kevin Randleman and, perhaps most-notably, his trilogy with fellow Bellator athlete Wanderlei Silva.
Ija jade ti Las fegasi, Roy Nelson made his Bellator debut earlier this year with a hard-fought victory over Javy Ayala following an eight-year, 19-fight run with UFC that saw him earn wins over Mirko Cro Cop, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, “Bigfoot” Silva and Cheick Kongo. “Big Country” also memorably defeated the late Kimbo bibẹ and later went on to win season 10 ti The Gbẹhin Onija. Pẹlu 19 ti re 22 ọmọ AamiEye nbo nipa ọna ti knockout tabi ifakalẹ, 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 (lemeji), 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 ni Bellator 170 in January and then went on to defeat Wanderlei Silva in the main event of Bellator: NYC.
Frank Mir darapo Bellator sẹyìn odun yi wọnyi 15 years under in the UFC where he became a two-time world champion, gbà 16 victories and defeated the who’s who of heavyweight contenders, pẹlu Brock Lesnar, "Bigfoot" Silva, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and Roy Nelson. Ija jade ti Las fegasi, Mir ṣeto afonifoji igbasilẹ nigba ti located pẹlu rẹ tele igbega, afihan nipa awọn julọ njà (27), victories (16), ati awọn ifisilẹ (8) ni heavyweight itan. Pẹlu 14 ti re 18 ọmọ AamiEye nbo nipa ọna ti knockout tabi ifakalẹ, 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 njà, 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.
A tele Igberaga asiwaju, "Awọn idile Emperor" jẹ ọkan ninu awọn julọ Revered ati ibuyin fun heavyweight awọn onija awọn idaraya ti ri. Stone-dojuko ati idakẹjẹ, Emelianenko iyan ọkan ninu awọn julọ ìkan unbeaten streaks ninu awọn itan ti MMA, ko ọdun kan ija laarin 2001 ati 2009. A olona-akoko aye asiwaju ninu MMA ati Sambo, Fedor laipe pada si awọn idaraya lẹhin kan finifini hiatus, 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 Gbẹhin Onija 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 185: Mousasi vs. Shlemenko Official Results & Awọn fọto
Gegard Mousasi (43-6-2) ṣẹgun Alexander Shlemenko (56-10, 1 NC) nipasẹ unanimous ipinnu (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Awọn fọto: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/iaobj6dqfk4jq1y/AADPZmjhtmreJ-7mNCkqEKvua?dl=0
Neiman Gracie (7-0) ṣẹgun Zak Bucia (18-9) nipasẹ ifakalẹ (neck crank) ni 2:27 ti yika meji
Awọn fọto: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/kvl101uwhi2zi3p/AABH7yRjFJHzNnRgDcEeGI23a?dl=0
Kristina Williams (1-0) ṣẹgun Heather Hardy (1-1) nipasẹ TKO (dokita stoppage) ni 2:00 ti yika meji
Awọn fọto: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/09r32tj0p0lfrlh/AAA2wiI3m1-pTHGaePuJeR5Ta?dl=0
Ryan Quinn (14-7) ṣẹgun Marcus Surin (4-1) nipasẹ unanimous ipinnu (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Awọn fọto: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/uzsfhmp09sbgh7r/AADZyyNKyuqDKiWfZW1F1MkAa?dl=0
Lisa Blaine (2-0) ṣẹgun Ana Julaton (2-3) nipasẹ pipin ipinnu (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Awọn fọto: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/meae709iunpv7rt/AAAvcWOCHh0R5N0K9UT8o-Jna?dl=0
Alakoko Kaadi esi:
John Lopez (6-4) ṣẹgun Billy Giovanella (9-5) nipasẹ unanimous ipinnu (29-28, 30-27, 30-26)
Kevin Carrier (1-0) ṣẹgun Jose Antonio Perez (0-1) (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Vovka Clay (4-2) ṣẹgun Frank Sforza (6-1) nipasẹ ifakalẹ (guillotine) ni 1:17 ti yika meji
Don Shainis (4-1) ṣẹgun Matthew Denning (5-7) nipasẹ TKO (dasofo) ni 4:50 ti yika kan
Jordan Young (7-0) ṣẹgun Alec Hooben (5-4) nipasẹ ifakalẹ (onigun choke) ni 2:44 ti yika kan
Costello van Steenis (9-1) ṣẹgun Steve Skrzat (8-10) nipasẹ ifakalẹ (dasofo) ni 2:52 ti yika kan
Joaquin Buckley (8-1) ṣẹgun Vinicius de Jesus (5-2) nipasẹ pipin ipinnu (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Pete Rogers (3-4) ṣẹgun Timothy Wheeler (1-5) nipasẹ ifakalẹ (guillotine) ni :37 ti yika kan
Dean Hancock (3-1) ṣẹgun John Beneduce (2-2) nipasẹ TKO (dasofo) ni 3:38 ti yika kan
GEGARD MOUSASI TO DEBUT AT BELLATOR 185 AGAINST ALEXANDER SHLEMENKO ON OCTOBER 20
‘KING MO’ MEETS LIAM MCGEARY IN LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT CO-MAIN EVENT AT MOHEGAN SUN ARENA
Los Angeles – On the heels of his recent Bellator signing, Gegard Mousasi (42-6-2) will make his promotional debut against former champ Alexander Shlemenko (56-9, 1 NC) lori Friday, October 20 ni Bellator 185: Mousasi vs. Shlemenko, an event that takes place at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn.
Ni afikun, the co-main event of Bellator 185: Mousasi vs. Shlemenko will feature a light heavyweight contest pitting “King Mo” Lawal (21-6, 1 NC) against former titleholder Liam McGeary (12-2). Additional main and preliminary card bouts will be announcing in the coming weeks.
The event will be broadcast live and free on SPIKE at 9 p.m. ATI/8 p.m. CT, while preliminary action will stream on Bellator.com and the Bellator Mobile App. Tickets for this massive event start at $30, with an exclusive Bellator Nation Presale offer on Wednesday, July 19 ni 10 a.m. ATI nipasẹ Thursday, July at 10 p.m. ATI. Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, July 21 ni 10 a.m. ATI and are available at the Mohegan Sun Arena Box Office, as well as Ticketmaster and Bellator.com.
Long-considered to be one of the elite two-division threats in MMA, Mousasi is set for his Bellator debut and is currently riding a five-fight win streak that includes recent knockout victories over two former world champions in Chris Weidman and Vitor Belfort. Prior to his UFC tenure, Mousasi captured the STRIKEFORCE light heavyweight title, as well as the DREAM light heavyweight and middleweight titles in Japan. “The Dreamcatcher,” who currently trains out of The Netherlands, has earned victories over some of the sports’ biggest names, including Dan Henderson, “Jacare” Souza, Mark Hunt, Ovince Saint-Preux, Melvin Manhoef, Hector Lombard and “Babalu” Sobral.
Shlemenko, a former middleweight champion, has competed under the Viacom-owned promotion’s umbrella since Bellator 16 ni 2010. Known for his vicious finishing ability, “Storm” ruled with an iron fist over Bellator’s 185-pound division, defending his belt on three occasions. One of the most dominant champions in Bellator history and currently riding a five-fight win streak, which includes a TKO victory over Kendall Grove ni Bellator 162, Shlemenko has his sights set on earning a shot at once again becoming world champion.
It was only a matter of time before “King Mo” Lawal and Liam McGeary squared off inside the Bellator cage. On the heels of a unanimous decision victory over “Rampage” Jackson at Bellator 175, the king of Bellator’s “money-weight” division returns to meet Britain’s McGeary. Never one to shy away from a fight, the former STRIKEFORCE champion, has stepped inside the Bellator cage on 14 separate occasions and was also victorious during RIZIN’s first open-weight tournament in 2015.
Widely regarded as one of the top light heavyweights in the world, McGeary will enter his bout with Lawal looking to once again stake his claim on the division he once sat atop of. A member of Team Renzo Gracie in New York, McGeary brings his renowned jiu-jitsu skills to the table against an opponent who has yet to be submitted in 27-fights as a professional. Of the 34-year-old’s 12 AamiEye, 11 have come before reaching the judges’ scorecards, a feat McGeary hopes to continue in the co-main event of Bellator 185: Mousasi vs. Shlemenko.
Imudojuiwọn Bellator 185: Mousasi vs. Shlemenko Fight Card:
Middleweight Main Event: Gegard Mousasi (42-6-2) la. Alexander Shlemenko (56-9, 1 NC)
Light Heavyweight Co-Main ti oyan: Muhammed "Ọba Mo" Lawal (21-6, 1 NC) la. Liam McGeary (12-2)
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About Bellator:
Bellator is a leading mixed martial arts and kickboxing organization featuring many of the best fighters in the world. Labẹ awọn itọsọna ti oniwosan ija olugbeleke Scott Coker, Bellator wa si fere 1 billion people worldwide in over 160 awọn orilẹ-ede. Ni awọn United States, Bellator can be seen on SPIKE, the combat sports television leader. Bellator is comprised of an executive team that includes top industry professionals in television production, ifiwe ìṣẹlẹ orchestration, Onija idagbasoke / ajosepo, ibi isere igbankan, igbowo ẹda / idagbasoke, okeere asẹ ni, tita, ìpolówó, sagbaye ati Igbimo ajosepo. Bellator is based in Hollywood, Calif. and owned by entertainment giant Viacom, ile si aye di Giwa Idanilaraya burandi ti o sopọ pẹlu olugbo nipasẹ ọranyan akoonu kọja tẹlifisiọnu, išipopada aworan, online ati ki o mobile awọn iru ẹrọ.
About Spike:
Spike is available in 98.7 million homes and is a division of Viacom Media Networks. A unit of Viacom (NASDAQ: Nipasẹ, VIAB), Viacom Media Networks is one of the world’s leading creators of programming and content across all media platforms. Spike’s internet address is www.spike.com and for up-to-the-minute and archival press information and photographs, visit Spike’s press site at http://www.spike.com/press. Follow us on Twitter spiketvpr for the latest in breaking news updates, sile-ni-sile alaye ati awọn fọto.