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BELLATOR 206: MOUSASI vs. MACDONALD RESULTS & PHOTOS

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Bellator 206: Mousasi vs. MacDonald Main Card Results:

Gegard Mousasi (44-6-2) napildi Rory MacDonald (20-5) pinaagi sa TKO (kinumo) sa 3:23 sa round sa duha ka

Quinton "ob" Jackson (38-13) napildi Wanderlei Silva (35-14) pinaagi sa TKO (kinumo) sa 4:32 sa round sa duha ka

Douglas Lima (30-7) napildi Andrey Koreshkov (21-3) via technical submission (likod-hubo choke) sa 3:04 sa round lima ka

Aaron Pico (4-1) napildi Leandro Higo (18-5) pinaagi sa KO (kinumo) sa 3:19 sa round sa usa ka

Keri Taylor-Melendez (3-0) napildi Dakota Zimmerman (0-1) pinaagi sa split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Gaston Bolanos (4-1) napildi Ysidro Gutierrez (4-3) pinaagi sa knockout (kinumo) sa 1:37 sa round sa duha ka

 

Preliminary Card Results:

Adan Piccolot (11-2) napildi Santiago Terry (20-10) pinaagi sa unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)

Jeremias Monaghan (12-6) napildi Justin Smitley (10-8-1) pinaagi sa TKO (kinumo) sa 3:28 sa round sa usa ka

Arlene Blencowe (11-7) napildi Amber Leibrock (3-2) pinaagi sa TKO (slam, kinumo) sa 1:23 sa round sa tulo ka

Josh San Diego (8-4) napildi Joe Neal (6-4) pinaagi sa split decision (29-28, 27-30, 29-28)

Chuck Campbell (1-0) napildi Joseph Ramirez (1-2) pinaagi sa unanimous decision (30-27 X3)

Anthony Figueroa Jr. (1-0) napildi Samuel Romero (0-2) pinaagi sa unanimous decision (29-27, 28-26, 29-26)

Cass Bell (2-0) napildi Ty Costa (3-4) via verbal submission (armbar) 3:06 sa round sa duha ka

Isaiah Gonzalez (2-0) vs. Khai Wu (2-1)

Jacob Ycaro (1-0) vs. Ignacio Ortiz (1-0)

Laird Anderson (0-0) vs. Ahmed Abdelaziz (0-0)

 

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BELLATOR 206: MOUSASI vs. MACDONALD WEIGH-IN RESULTS & PHOTOS

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EVENT AIRS EXCLUSIVELY ON DAZN TOMORROW AT 9 Sa gabii. UG / 6 Sa gabii. PT

 

Weigh-in PHOTOS | WEIGH-IN VIDEO HERE

Complete Bellator 206 Weigh-in Results:

Middleweight World Title Main Event: Gegard Mousasi (184.4) vs. Rory MacDonald (184.9)

Heavyweight Co-Main Event: Quinton "ob" Jackson (254.4) vs. Wanderlei Silva (226.9)

Welterweight World Grand Prix First Round Bout: Douglas Lima (170) vs. Andrey Koreshkov (169.3)

Featherweight Main Card Bout: Aaron Pico (145.7) vs. Leandro Higo (145.1)

Women’s Strawweight Main Card Bout: Keri Taylor-Melendez (116) vs. Dakota Zimmerman (115.6)

Featherweight Main Card Bout: Gaston Bolanos (145.2) vs. Ysidro Gutierrez (145.3)

 

Preliminary Card:

160-Pound Catchweight Preliminary Bout: Adan Piccolot (159.1) vs. Santiago Terry (160)

Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Jeremias Monaghan (144.9) vs. Justin Smitley (144.2)

Women’s Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Amber Leibrock (145.4) vs. Arlene Blencowe (145.3)

Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Josh San Diego (139.2) vs. Joe Neal (139.9)

Bantamweight Preliminary Bout: Cass Bell (136) vs. Ty Costa (136)

Bantamweight Preliminary Bout: Isaiah Gonzalez (135.8) vs. Khai Wu (136)

Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Jacob Ycaro (145.3) vs. Ignacio Ortiz (144.9)

Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Laird Anderson (145.8) vs. Ahmed Abdelaziz (147.3)*

Light Heavyweight Preliminary Bout: Chuck Campbell (205.6) vs. Joseph Ramirez (202.4)

Lightweight Preliminary Bout: Anthony Figueroa Jr. (156) vs. Samuel Romero (156)

 

*Missed weight

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BELLATOR & DAZN SIGN NINE-FIGURE, MULTI-YEAR DISTRIBUTION DEAL

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LIVE SPORTS STREAMING PLATFORM TO DELIVER SEVEN EXCLUSIVE STAR-STUDDED BELLATOR MMA EVENTS PER YEAR

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CHAMPION VS. CHAMPION – GEGARD MOUSASI-RORY MACDONALD MIDDLEWEIGHT TITLE FIGHT, PLUS ‘RAMPAGE’ JACKSON-WANDERLEI SILVA IV HIGHLIGHT FIRST EVENT SA Sept. 29 FROM SAP CENTER AT SAN JOSE

 

LOS ANGELES – Bellator, a leading global combat sports franchise owned by Viacom, home to the world’s premier entertainment brands, and DAZN, the world’s largest dedicated live sports streaming service and part of Perform Group, today announced a multi-year landmark distribution agreement.

 

 

 

The nine-figure deal will feature seven exclusive stacked fight cards per year on DAZN and another 15 that are simulcast across Paramount Network and DAZN. All fights will stream in any country where DAZN is available. As part of the platform’s global expansion, DAZN will launch in the U.S. and Italy in 2018, with the service already live in Canada, Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Japan.

 

 

 

“The exciting new partnership with DAZN is a game-changer for Bellator,” miingon si Bellator President Scott Coker. “The investment will enable us to continue expanding our roster with free agents that make sense, so we can put on PPV-worthy fight cards that fans want to see. More, on DAZN’s worldwide platform, our fights will be seen live for the first time to new audiences around the globe.”

 

 

 

“It’s simple; fans want to see great fighters in competitive fights so we’ve handed the keys to Scott Coker and his venerable team to go out and recruit even more top-level talent to further stack Bellator fight cards and build on their success,” said DAZN CEO James Rushton. “With the combination of this investment and our recent announcement to bring more than 30 nights of boxing to the platform annually, DAZN will be a must-have for fight fans in the U.S.”

 

 

 

“The DAZN partnership speaks to the incredible growth of Bellator into a global sports powerhouse and high-valued franchise in the Viacom portfolio,” said Kevin Kay, Presidente, soberano Network, TV Land and CMT.

 

 

 

The deal begins with an epic event on Sabado, Pito ka. 29 from SAP Center at San Jose. The card features a highly anticipated middleweight title fight pitting Gegard Mousasi (44-6-2) batok sa Rory MacDonald (20-4), who is moving up a weight class for a title shot against the 185-pound champ, along with the fourth fight in the legendary rivalry between Quinton "ob" Jackson (37-13) ug Wanderlei Silva(35-13).

 

 

 

Also included on Pito ka. 29, will be the opening fight of Bellator’s first-ever Welterweight World Grand Prix, which will feature eight of the best welterweight fighters on the planet. The Bellator Welterweight World Grand Prix will be a major component of the first year of the multi-year agreement between Bellator and DAZN.

 

 

 

An exclusive online presale for this event takes place tomorrow, Hunyo 27 hangtod sa Huwebes, Hunyo 28, with tickets going on sale to the general public on Biyernes, Hunyo 29 sa 10 am. PT. Tickets start at just $30 and will be available at the ThreatMetrix Ticket Office at SAP Center at San Jose, ingon man usab sa Bellator.com and Ticketmaster.

 

 

 

The event will air live on DAZN at 10 sa gabii. UG/7 sa gabii. PT. Dugang nga mga bouts nga gipahibalo sa mga umaabot nga mga semana. DAZN, which now streams 15,000 live events and 100 million hours of sports content globally each year, will be available in the U.S. this September with exact pricing and dates being announced this summer.

 

Mousasi vs. MacDonald:

 

 

 

Gegard Mousasi impressed in his promotional debut over former Bellator middleweight champion Alexander Shlemenko, a win that earned him a shot at Rafael Carvalho, where 185-pound gold was on the line. Karon, after a decisive victory against Carvalho at Bellator 200, Mousasi will defend his crown against Rory MacDonald, entering the bout with his current unbeaten streak at seven fights. “The Dreamcatcher,” who trains out of The Netherlands, holds one of the most impressive resumes in all of the sport, at one time winning the STRIKEFORCE light heavyweight title, as well as the DREAM light heavyweight and middleweight titles.

 

 

 

Over the last several years, “The Red King” Rory MacDonald has become the most popular Canadian mixed martial artist due to his classic stand-up wars and wins over some of MMA’s best in Paul Daley, Nate Diaz, Tyron Woodley, B.J. Penn and Demian Maia. Bellator’s welterweight champion joined the Viacom-owned promotion in 2016 and went on to defeat Douglas Lima for the welterweight title at Bellator 192. Karon, the Tristar Gym-trained fighter sets his sights on winning gold in not one, but two separate weight classes.

 

“Rampage” vs. Silva:

 

 

A six-fight veteran of Bellator, “Rampage” Jackson’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, who he now meets at heavyweight on Pito ka. 29.

 

 

Wanderlei Silva’s wars with “Rampage,” Tito Ortiz, Mirko Cro Cop, Vitor Belfort, Dan Henderson, Kazushi Sakuraba, Chuck Liddell and Michael Bisping remain some of the more memorable bouts in MMA history. “The Axe Murderer” is far from ready to close the book on his illustrious career, returning to action against a man he has already competed against three times before. In addition to the PRIDE middleweight title, Silva’s trophy case includes awards for “Fight of the Year” (2003, 2004, 2007), KO sa Tuig (2008) and multiple “Fight of the Night” awards. Labing bag-o lang, the Brazilian native made his Bellator debut against Chael Sonnen in the main event of Bellator: NYC.

 

Updated Bellator Fight Card:

Middleweight World Title Bout: Gegard Mousasi (44-6-2) vs. Rory MacDonald (20-4)

Gibug-aton sa timbang nga Feature Bout: Quinton "ob" Jackson (37-13) vs. Wanderlei Silva (35-13)

Welterweight World Grand Prix First Round Bout

 

 

*Card subject sa kausaban.

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

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Ryan Bader (25-5) defeated “King Mo” Lawal (21-7, 1 NC) pinaagi sa knockout (sukmag) sa :15 sa round sa usa ka

 

Litrato: https://tinyurl.com/ycysrnua

 

Jon Fitch (31-7-1, 1 NC) napildi Si Pablo Daley (40-16-2) pinaagi sa unanimous decision (29-27, 29-26, 29-26)

Litrato: https://tinyurl.com/y98s82hr

 

Aaron Pico (3-1) napildi Lee Morrison (19-9) pinaagi sa TKO (punch to body) sa 1:10 sa round sa usa ka

 

Litrato: https://tinyurl.com/ycdhxdko

 

Cheick Kongo (28-10-2) napildi Javy Ayala (10-7) pinaagi sa knockout (kinumo) sa 2:29 sa round sa usa ka

 

Litrato: https://tinyurl.com/yalv99d6

 

Adan Piccolot (10-2) napildi Carrington Banks (7-1) pinaagi sa pagpasakop (likod-hubo choke) sa 4:41 sa round sa tulo ka

 

Litrato: https://tinyurl.com/y9bo2tea

 

Hyder Amil (2-0) napildi Elias Anderson (0-1) via TKO at 3:01 sa round sa duha ka

Ignacio Ortiz (1-0) napildi Matt Aragoni (1-1) via TKO at 2:57 sa round sa tulo ka

Mark Climaco (2-0) napildi Daniel Oseguera (0-1) via TKO at 2:21 sa round sa usa ka

J.J. Okanovich (6-1) napildi Hugo Lujan (3-3) pinaagi sa unanimous decision

Tom Ponce de Leon (2-0) napildi Dominic Sumner (1-2) via TKO at 2:48 sa round sa duha ka

Nohelin Hernandez (7-2) napildi Josh San Diego (7-4) pinaagi sa unanimous decision

Josh Paiva (10-2) napildi Adam Antolin (13-4) via KO at :32 sa round sa usa ka

Cass Bell (1-0) napildi Khai Wu (1-1) pinaagi sa pagpasakop (guillotine choke) sa 3:27 sa round sa duha ka

Jordan Williams (7-2) napildi Brandon Hester (4-1) pinaagi sa TKO (kinumo) sa 1:11 sa round sa duha ka

Amber Leibrock (3-1) napildi Janay Harding (3-4) pinaagi sa unanimous decision (30-27, 30-26, 30-26)

Santiago Terry (20-9) napildi Danasabe Mohammed (5-2) pinaagi sa unanimous decision (30-26, 30-26, 30-26)

Gaston Bolanos (3-1) napildi Malcom Hill (3-5) pinaagi sa TKO (leg kicks) sa 2:54 sa round sa usa ka

Justin Tenedora (2-1) napildi David Rivera (0-3) pinaagi sa pagpasakop (triangle-choke) sa 4:27 sa round sa usa ka

Deron Winn (4-0) napildi Ahmed White (0-1) pinaagi sa knockout (kinumo) sa 2:32 sa round sa usa ka

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

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EVENT AIRS ON PARAMOUNT NETWORK SA 9 Sa gabii. UG / 8 Sa gabii. CT

 

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

Bellator 199: Bader vs. Hari Mo mahitabo ugma sa SAP Center sa San Jose, Calif. The event will be broadcast live and free on Paramount Network at 9 sa gabii. UG/8 sa gabii. CT, samtang ang preliminary aksyon magaganayan sa Bellator.com ug sa kalibutan sa Bellator Mobile App.

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

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

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

Featherweight Main Card Bout: Lee Morrison (144) vs. Aaron 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. Adan 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. Santiago 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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BELLATOR 198: FEDOR vs. MIR OFFICIAL RESULTS & PHOTOS

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FULL EVENT PHOTOS | FULL VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS

 

Bellator 198: Fedor vs. Kanako Results:

Fedor Emelianenko (37-5, 1 NC) napildi Frank Mir (18-12) pinaagi sa TKO (kinumo) sa :48 sa round sa usa ka

Emmanuel Sanchez (17-3) napildi Sam Sicilia (16-9) pinaagi sa pagpasakop (bukton-triangle choke) sa 3:52 sa round sa usa ka

Rafael Lovato Jr. (8-0) napildi Gerald Harris (25-6) pinaagi sa pagpasakop (armbar) sa 1:11 sa round sa usa ka

Neiman Gracie (8-0) napildi Javier Torres (10-4, 1 NC) pinaagi sa pagpasakop (bukton-triangle choke) sa 3:18 sa round sa duha ka

Dillon Danis (1-0) napildi Kyle Walker (2-5) pinaagi sa pagpasakop (toe hold) sa 1:38 sa round sa usa ka

 

Preliminary Card:

R’Mandel Cameron (6-3) napildi P.J. Cajigas (6-7) via unanimous decisión (29-28 X3)

Mark Stoddard (16-9) napildi Dan Stittgen (12-6) pinaagi sa pagpasakop (triangle choke) sa 4:43 sa round sa usa ka

Eric Wisely (29-9-1) napildi Morgan Sickinger (20-11) pinaagi sa pagpasakop (armbar) sa 1:12 sa round sa usa ka

Joey Diehl (12-9) napildi Nate Williams (27-18) pinaagi sa pagpasakop (triangle choke) sa 54 seconds of round one

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

Adil Benjilany (4-1, 1 NC) napildi Corey Jackson (3-1) pinaagi sa unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)

Sultan Umar (6-2) napildi Tom Angeloff (7-6, 1 NC) pinaagi sa unanimous decision (30-26, 30-27, 30-27)

Robert Morrow (24-21-1) napildi Adam Maciejewski (13-7-1) pinaagi sa unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

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Heavyweight KALIBUTAN Grand Prix BELLATOR NI NAGPADAYON SA DREAM match TALI Fedor EMELIANENKO UG FRANK Mir SA ALLSTATE ARENA SA ABRIL 28

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Mga tiket SA PAGBALIGYA KINI BIYERNES

 

LOS ANGELES - Ang ikatulo nga opening round match sa 2018 ni Bellator heavyweight World Grand Prix naglatid sa labing dako nga heavyweight sa tanang panahon Fedor Emelianenko (36-5, 1 NC) pagkuha sa kanhi world champion Frank Mir (18-11) sa pagbalik ni Bellator sa Allstate Arena sa Rosemont, Ill. sa Sabado, Abril 28.

 

 

Usa ka exclusive online presale alang niini nga panghitabo mahitabo Miyerkules Enero 24 ug Huwebes Enero 25, uban sa mga tiket na sa-sale sa kinatibuk-ang publiko sa Biyernes Enero 26 sa 10 am. CT. Ang mga tiket alang sa maong kalihokan magsugod sa lang $30 ug ang mga anaa sa kahon buhatan sa Allstate Arena ug Ticketmaster.

 

 

 

Ang maong kalihokan, gipresentar sa Miller Lite, isibya live ug free sa soberano Network (kanhi mibugway) sa 9 sa gabii. UG/8 sa gabii. CT, samtang ang preliminary aksyon magaganayan sa Bellator.com ug sa kalibutan sa Bellator Mobile App. Dugang nga mga bouts nga gipahibalo sa pag-anhi semana.

 

 

 

Usa ka kanhi PRIDE champion, "Ang Katapusan nga Emperador" mao ang usa sa ilang balaang ug tinahod nga heavyweight manggugubat sa sport nga nakakita sa. Bato-ug nawong ug hilum, Emelianenko nanghambog sa usa sa mga labing impresibo walay pilde streaks sa kasaysayan sa MMA, dili mawad-an sa usa ka away tali sa 2001 ug 2009. Usa ka multi-time world champion sa MMA ug Sambo, Fedor bag-o lang mibalik sa sport human sa usa ka mubo nga pahulay, pagtipon sa duha ka mahukmanon daog sukad sa iyang pagbalik sa aksyon ug sa pagkuha sa Mat Mitrione sa usa ka instant classic sa Bellator NYC.

 

 

 

Frank Mir miduyog Bellator sa sayo pa niini nga tuig mosunod 15 ka tuig sa UFC diin siya nahimong usa ka duha ka-time world champion, nakolekta 16 mga kadaugan ug napildi sa usa ka nga ni nga sa heavyweight contenders, lakip na ang Brock Lesnar, "Bigfoot" Silva, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira ug Mirko Cro pulis. Nakig-away gikan sa Las Vegas, Mir gibutang daghang mga rekord samtang indig uban sa iyang kanhi nga promosyon, nagpasiugda sa labing away (27), mga kadaugan (16), ug pagsumiter (8) sa heavyweight kasaysayan. Uban sa 14 sa iyang 18 karera nga kadaugan pag-abot sa dalan sa knockout o pagpasakop, sa Brazil Jiu-jitsu itom nga belt karon mosulay sa iyang kamot diha sa heavyweight division ni Bellator.

 

 

 

Updated Fight Card:

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

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‘BIG’ JOHN MCCARTHY TO JOIN BELLATOR BROADCAST TEAM

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WILL MAKE COLOR COMMENTARY DEBUT AT BELLATOR 192 SA ENERO. 20 – LIVE ON PARAMOUNT NETWORK

USAB, CHAEL SONNEN SIGNS EXTENSION TO REMAIN IN BROADCAST BOOTH

ANG ANGHEL - Bellator is pleased to announce that it has come to an agreement with Juan McCarthy to serve as color commentator during broadcasts on the soon-to-launch Paramount Network, which kicks off with Bellator 192 sa Sabado, Enero 20.

 

“With the addition of ‘Big’ John to our broadcast team, we have put together the premier group of MMA commentators ahead of our Jan. 20 debut on the Paramount Network,"Si Presidenteator Bellator nga si Scott Coker miingon. “With John and Chael providing analysis, you’re getting two people who have spent more time in the cage than they have spent with a headset on, and that will translate to a positive viewing experience for Bellator fans.”

 

Over the past 20 ka tuig, “Big” John McCarthy has set the bar when it comes to officiating in MMA, a sport where he has overseen countless fights promoted by Bellator and other promotions all over the world, serving as the referee for some of the biggest bouts in the history of the sport. A former Los Angeles Police Officer, and a Self-Defense Instructor at the Los Angeles Police Academy, McCarthy is also the founder of “C.O.M.M.A.N.D.,” a program that trains and certifies hopeful MMA referees and judges. McCarthy’s regulatory work is equally as impressive, as he was a key figure in the writing of the sport’s Unified Rules, which are recognized by the ABC and athletic commissions all across North America.

 

Along with his broadcasting duties, the man behind the catchphrase “Let’s get it on!” will also provide a unique level of first-hand insight to the plethora of original content produced by Bellator’s digital team.

 

“I first want to say how grateful I am for the opportunity I have been given to work with the incredible team Bellator has assembled. It is always so hard to leave something you love, but I have always wanted to step away based on my terms rather than someone else’s. My goals are to work as hard as I can to meet the expectations everyone will have for me and to hopefully someday exceed them.” McCarthy said. “I cannot think of anyone I would rather be working with than Scott Coker. Scott has always been a person I admire because of his honesty, loyalty and love for the martial arts. I want to thank everyone from Bellator and Viacom for the trust you are bestowing upon me to keep the commentating of Bellator MMA at the highest levels of the sport.”

 

Dugang pa, Guel Sonnen has signed an extension to remain a part of select Bellator broadcasts, breaking down all the action alongside Bellator announcers Mike Goldberg ug Mauro Ranallo.

 

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 (kaduha), 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 sa Bellator 170 in January and then went on to defeat Wanderlei Silva during the main event of Bellator: NYC.

 

Bellator and the soon-to-launch Paramount Network open 2018 with a bang when Bellator 192: Lima vs. MacDonald emanates from The Forum in California on Jan. 20. Anchored by a welterweight world title fight featuring Douglas Lima defending his championship against Rory MacDonald, the blockbuster event also will see the aforementioned Chael Sonnen compete against “Rampage” Jackson in the opening contest of 2018’s Bellator Heavyweight World Grand Prix.

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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 ENERO. 20

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

 

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

 

Wala madugay human niana, Mat Mitrione (12-5) makigtagbo Roy Nelson (23-14) sa Pebrero 16 sa 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 "Hari 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.

 

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Bellator Heavyweight Grand Prix First-Round Matchups:

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

Bellator 194 at Mohegan Sun Arena – Feb. 16, 2018: Mat 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)

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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 "ob" Jackson (37-12), Roy Nelson (23-14), Guel Sonnen (30-15-1),Frank Mir (18-11), “King Mo” (21-6, 1 NC), Fedor Emelianenko (36-5, 1 NC), Mat 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. Kaniadto, 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.

 

Nakig-away gikan sa Las Vegas, 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 Dilim and later went on to win season 10 sa Ang Ultimate Fighter. Uban sa 19 sa iyang 22 karera nga kadaugan pag-abot sa dalan sa knockout o pagpasakop, 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 (kaduha), 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 sa Bellator 170 in January and then went on to defeat Wanderlei Silva in the main event of Bellator: NYC.

 

Frank Mir miduyog Bellator sa sayo pa niini nga tuig mosunod 15 years under in the UFC where he became a two-time world champion, nakolekta 16 victories and defeated the who’s who of heavyweight contenders, lakip na ang Brock Lesnar, "Bigfoot" Silva, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and Roy Nelson. Nakig-away gikan sa Las Vegas, Mir gibutang daghang mga rekord samtang indig uban sa iyang kanhi nga promosyon, nagpasiugda sa labing away (27), mga kadaugan (16), ug pagsumiter (8) sa heavyweight kasaysayan. Uban sa 14 sa iyang 18 karera nga kadaugan pag-abot sa dalan sa knockout o pagpasakop, 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 away, 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.

 

Usa ka kanhi PRIDE champion, "Ang Katapusan nga Emperador" mao ang usa sa ilang balaang ug tinahod nga heavyweight manggugubat sa sport nga nakakita sa. Bato-ug nawong ug hilum, Emelianenko nanghambog sa usa sa mga labing impresibo walay pilde streaks sa kasaysayan sa MMA, dili mawad-an sa usa ka away tali sa 2001 ug 2009. Usa ka multi-time world champion sa MMA ug Sambo, Fedor bag-o lang mibalik sa sport human sa usa ka mubo nga pahulay, 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 Ang 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 "ob" Jackson (37-12)

“King Mo” Lawal (21-6, 1 NC)

Frank Mir (18-11)

Mat Mitrione (12-5)

Roy Nelson (23-14)

Guel Sonnen (30-15-1)

 

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