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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, Oktoba. 13

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TICKETS FOR BELLATOR 208: FEDOR VS. SONNEN ON SALE THIS Ijumaa, Julai 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., zaidi 24 hours after Matt Mitrione inachukua Ryan Bader on the opposite side of the bracket.

 

 

 

Tiketi kwa ajili ya Bellator 208: Fedor vs. Sonnen are available 24-hours early through a special Bellator Nation pre-sale running exclusively on Thursday, Julai 26. Tickets will go on sale to the general public Friday, Julai 27 katika 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, Oktoba 13 and will stream LIVE on DAZN, wakati hatua za awali mkondo juu ya Bellator.com na kimataifa juu ya Bellator Mobile. kikohozi ziada watatangazwa katika wiki zijazo.

 

 

 

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, wakati anachukua juu ya Sonnen in the Bellator Heavyweight World Grand Prix semifinals on Saturday, Oktoba. 13. The sambo fighter looks to build off of his impressive knockout victory over Frank Mir (18-12) katika 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. Kwa 28 yake 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, Masaa., Sonnen is fresh off his first-round victory over “Rampage” Jackson katika 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.

 

Updated 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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This Week’s Combat Sports Show: Nunes vs. Pennington Recap, Lomachenko dhidi ya. Linares analysis, Liddell Unretires and calls out Jon Jones

This week’s fight news unlimited combat sports show is a great mix of boxing and mixed martial arts. Tom, Tony and Rich cover all the action from last weekend and marvel at the master of his craft that is Vasyl Lomachenko. We discuss Chuck Liddell coming out of retirement with Golden Boy MMA, and Tito Ortiz taking the debate to be his first opponent. We also have a bit of a debate about Raquel Pennington telling her corner she wanted to be done after the fourth round against Amanda Nunes. Her coaches pep talked her into continuing, which led to more blood loss and facial damage from a clearly more hyped up and fresh opponent. Weigh in right here in the comment section if you have your own opinion on the situation.

 

Listen to the show live through this link:

 

https://www.dropbox.com/s/8igg415vwt22dij/tomtonyrichmay18th2018.mp3?dl=0

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

 

 

Ryan Bader (25-5) defeated “King Mo” Lawal (21-7, 1 NC) kupitia mtoano (ngumi) katika :15 ya duru moja

 

Picha: https://tinyurl.com/ycysrnua

 

Jon Fitch (31-7-1, 1 NC) kushindwa Paul Daley (40-16-2) kupitia uamuzi usiojulikana (29-27, 29-26, 29-26)

Picha: https://tinyurl.com/y98s82hr

 

Aaron Pico (3-1) kushindwa Lee Morrison (19-9) kupitia TKO (punch to body) katika 1:10 ya duru moja

 

Picha: https://tinyurl.com/ycdhxdko

 

Cheick Kongo (28-10-2) kushindwa Javy Ayala (10-7) kupitia mtoano (kukwepa makonde) katika 2:29 ya duru moja

 

Picha: https://tinyurl.com/yalv99d6

 

Adam Piccolot (10-2) kushindwa Carrington Banks (7-1) kupitia utii (nyuma-uchi hulisonga) katika 4:41 ya pande zote tatu

 

Picha: https://tinyurl.com/y9bo2tea

 

Hyder Amil (2-0) kushindwa Elias Anderson (0-1) via TKO at 3:01 ya mbili duru

Ignacio Ortiz (1-0) kushindwa Matt Aragoni (1-1) via TKO at 2:57 ya pande zote tatu

Mark Climaco (2-0) kushindwa Daniel Oseguera (0-1) via TKO at 2:21 ya duru moja

J.J. Okanovich (6-1) kushindwa Hugo Lujan (3-3) kupitia uamuzi usiojulikana

Tom Ponce de Leon (2-0) kushindwa Dominic Sumner (1-2) via TKO at 2:48 ya mbili duru

Nohelin Hernandez (7-2) kushindwa Josh San Diego (7-4) kupitia uamuzi usiojulikana

Josh Paiva (10-2) kushindwa Adam Antolin (13-4) via KO at :32 ya duru moja

Cass Bell (1-0) kushindwa Khai Wu (1-1) kupitia utii (guillotine hulisonga) katika 3:27 ya mbili duru

Jordan Williams (7-2) kushindwa Brandon Hester (4-1) kupitia TKO (kukwepa makonde) katika 1:11 ya mbili duru

Amber Leibrock (3-1) kushindwa Janay Harding (3-4) kupitia uamuzi usiojulikana (30-27, 30-26, 30-26)

James Terry (20-9) kushindwa Danasabe Mohammed (5-2) kupitia uamuzi usiojulikana (30-26, 30-26, 30-26)

Gaston Bolanos (3-1) kushindwa Malcom Hill (3-5) kupitia TKO (leg kicks) katika 2:54 ya duru moja

Justin Tenedora (2-1) kushindwa David Rivera (0-3) kupitia utii (triangle-choke) katika 4:27 ya duru moja

Deron Winn (4-0) kushindwa Ahmed White (0-1) kupitia mtoano (kukwepa makonde) katika 2:32 ya duru moja

FNU Michezo ya Kupambana Show: Fight Recaps, Bellator and UFC Previews, 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. Zaidi ya hayo, 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. Hivi karibuni, 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 & PHOTOS

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

 

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

Bellator 199: Bader vs. King Mo unafanyika kesho katika Kituo cha SAP katika San Jose, Calif. The event will be broadcast live and free on Paramount Network at 9 p.m. NA/8 p.m. CT, wakati hatua za awali mkondo juu ya Bellator.com na kimataifa juu ya Bellator Mobile.

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

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

Welterweight Co-Main Event: Paul 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. Adam 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

BELLATOR 198: FEDOR vs. MIR OFFICIAL RESULTS & PHOTOS

 

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FULL EVENT PHOTOS | FULL VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS

 

Bellator 198: Fedor vs. Me Matokeo:

Fedor Emelianenko (37-5, 1 NC) kushindwa Frank Mir (18-12) kupitia TKO (kukwepa makonde) katika :48 ya duru moja

Emmanuel Sanchez (17-3) kushindwa Sam Sicilia (16-9) kupitia utii (mkono-pembe tatu hulisonga) katika 3:52 ya duru moja

Rafael Lovato Jr. (8-0) kushindwa Gerald Harris (25-6) kupitia utii (armbar) katika 1:11 ya duru moja

Neiman Gracie (8-0) kushindwa Javier Torres (10-4, 1 NC) kupitia utii (mkono-pembe tatu hulisonga) katika 3:18 ya mbili duru

Dillon Danis (1-0) kushindwa Kyle Walker (2-5) kupitia utii (toe hold) katika 1:38 ya duru moja

 

Awali Kadi:

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

Mark Stoddard (16-9) kushindwa Dan Stittgen (12-6) kupitia utii (pembe tatu hulisonga) katika 4:43 ya duru moja

Eric Wisely (29-9-1) kushindwa Morgan Sickinger (20-11) kupitia utii (armbar) katika 1:12 ya duru moja

Joey Diehl (12-9) kushindwa Nate Williams (27-18) kupitia utii (pembe tatu hulisonga) katika 54 seconds of round one

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

Adil Benjilany (4-1, 1 NC) kushindwa Corey Jackson (3-1) kupitia uamuzi usiojulikana (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)

Sultan Umar (6-2) kushindwa Tom Angeloff (7-6, 1 NC) kupitia uamuzi usiojulikana (30-26, 30-27, 30-27)

Robert Morrow (24-21-1) kushindwa Adam Maciejewski (13-7-1) kupitia uamuzi usiojulikana (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Bellator'S Heavyweight WORLD Grand Prix YAENDELEA NA DREAM matchup KATI Fedor Emelianenko NA FRANK MIR AT ALLSTATE ARENA Aprili 28

 

Tiketi kwenye SALE Ijumaa hii

 

LOS ANGELES - tatu kufungua duru matchup katika Bellator Heavyweight World 2018 ya Grand Prix kipengele Heavyweight mkuu wa wakati wote Fedor Emelianenko (36-5, 1 NC) kuchukua zamani bingwa wa dunia Frank Mir (18-11) katika Bellator ya kurudi Allstate Arena katika Rosemont, Mgonjwa. juu ya Jumamosi, Aprili 28.

 

 

kipekee online presale ajili ya tukio hili hufanyika Jumatano Januari 24 na Alhamisi Januari 25, kwa tiketi ya kwenda kwenye mauzo kwa umma juu ya Ijumaa Januari 26 katika 10 a.m. CT. Tikiti kwenye mashindano ya kuanza saa tu $30 na zinapatikana katika ofisi ya sanduku Allstate Arena na Ticketmaster.

 

 

 

tukio, yaliyowasilishwa na Miller Lite, itakuwa matangazo ya kuishi na bure juu ya Paramount Network (zamani Spike) katika 9 p.m. NA/8 p.m. CT, wakati hatua za awali mkondo juu ya Bellator.com na kimataifa juu ya Bellator Mobile. kikohozi ziada watatangazwa katika wiki zijazo.

 

 

 

bingwa wa zamani PRIDE, "Mfalme Mwisho" ni mojawapo ya kuheshimiwa na kuheshimika wapiganaji Heavyweight michezo imeshuhudia. Stone-wanakabiliwa na utulivu, Emelianenko boasted moja ya kuvutia Streaks unbeaten katika historia ya MMA, si kupoteza bout kati ya 2001 na 2009. mbalimbali wakati bingwa wa dunia katika MMA na Sambo, Fedor hivi karibuni alirejea michezo baada ya hiatus mfupi, kukusanya kushinda mechi mbili maamuzi tangu kurudi kwake hatua na kuchukua Matt Mitrione na ya zamani ya papo kwa Bellator NYC.

 

 

 

Frank Mir alijiunga Bellator mapema mwaka huu baada ya 15 miaka katika UFC ambapo akawa mara mbili wa bingwa wa dunia, zilizokusanywa 16 ushindi na kushindwa nani ni nani katika wagombea Heavyweight, ikiwa ni pamoja na Brock Lesnar, "Bigfoot" Silva, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira na Mirko Cro Cop. Kupambana na nje ya Las Vegas, Mir iliweka rekodi kadhaa wakati kushindana na kukuza yake ya zamani, yalionyesha na vita ya (27), ushindi (16), na maoni (8) katika historia Heavyweight. Kwa 14 yake 18 kazi mafanikio kuja kwa njia ya mtoano au kuwasilisha, Brazil jiu-jitsu nyeusi ukanda sasa kujaribu mkono wake katika mgawanyiko Bellator ya Heavyweight.

 

 

 

Updated Kadi Fight:

Heavyweight Grand Prix Raundi ya kwanza: 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

 

 

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.

 

Wakati Bellator 192: Lima vs. MacDonald juu ya Januari 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.

 

Muda mfupi baadaye, Matt Mitrione (12-5) watakutana Roy Nelson (23-14) juu ya Februari 16 katika 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 "Mfalme 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.

 

Chini, you will find the official trailer for the Bellator MMA World Grand Prix 2018 Heavyweight mashindano. 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 – Februari. 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)

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. Hapo awali, 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.

 

Kupambana na nje ya 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 Slice and later went on to win season 10 ya Ultimate Fighter. Kwa 19 yake 22 kazi mafanikio kuja kwa njia ya mtoano au kuwasilisha, 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 (mara mbili), 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 katika Bellator 170 in January and then went on to defeat Wanderlei Silva in the main event of Bellator: NYC.

 

Frank Mir alijiunga Bellator mapema mwaka huu baada ya 15 years under in the UFC where he became a two-time world champion, zilizokusanywa 16 victories and defeated the who’s who of heavyweight contenders, ikiwa ni pamoja na Brock Lesnar, "Bigfoot" Silva, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and Roy Nelson. Kupambana na nje ya Las Vegas, Mir iliweka rekodi kadhaa wakati kushindana na kukuza yake ya zamani, yalionyesha na vita ya (27), ushindi (16), na maoni (8) katika historia Heavyweight. Kwa 14 yake 18 kazi mafanikio kuja kwa njia ya mtoano au kuwasilisha, 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 mapambano, 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.

 

bingwa wa zamani PRIDE, "Mfalme Mwisho" ni mojawapo ya kuheshimiwa na kuheshimika wapiganaji Heavyweight michezo imeshuhudia. Stone-wanakabiliwa na utulivu, Emelianenko boasted moja ya kuvutia Streaks unbeaten katika historia ya MMA, si kupoteza bout kati ya 2001 na 2009. mbalimbali wakati bingwa wa dunia katika MMA na Sambo, Fedor hivi karibuni alirejea michezo baada ya hiatus mfupi, 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 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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FNU Michezo ya Kupambana Show: The MMA Report

“Psychic” Tom Padgett and “Aki Rousin '” Rich Bergeron catch up after a three-week hiatus. Tony “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. Hatimaye, Tom asks a very important question: Where are the legends of MMA?