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BELLATOR MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPION RAFAEL LOVATO JR. RELINQUISHES TITLE DUE TO ONGOING MEDICAL ISSUES

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LOS ANGELES – Following the medical complications that were publicly disclosed by Rafael Lovato Jr. (10-0) late last month, the Bellator middleweight champion has decided to relinquish his 185-lb world title. The unbeaten Lovato Jr. defeated former champ Gegard Mousasi to win the title at Bellator 223 in London on June 22, 2019.



“My journey with my team and family to become the Bellator middleweight world champion was incredible and something I will cherish forever,” said Lovato Jr. “I dreamed of having a long reign as champion, but sometimes life has another plan. Bellator has been very supportive during this difficult process, a situation that has never really happened before in our sport. I know the division must move on while I am on the sidelines and I wish everyone great fights on their way to that belt. I will be working to come back if it is possible – and if not, life will continue to be amazing for me and I look forward to working with Bellator in another fashion.”



“This has been an incredibly challenging time for Lovato Jr., his team and his family at home,"Kata Presiden Bellator Scott Coker. “He is a true warrior of the sport and I cannot say enough about him for making such a difficult decision. His health is the priority for us and we will continue to work with him on addressing the next steps in his career.”



Bellator will announce plans for the vacant middleweight title in the coming days.



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BELLATOR TANDA CRIS 'CYBORG' UNTUK KONTRAK TERBESAR DALAM SEJARAH MMA WANITA

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LOS ANGELES - Bellator is proud to announce the signing of Cristiane “Cyborg” Justino (21-2, 1 NC) to the organization. The deal – the largest of its kind in women’s MMA history – exclusively secures “Cyborg’s” talents with a multi-year, kontrak multi-pertarungan.

“Cyborg” joins current champJulia Budd, olga Rubin, Arlene Blencowe, Janay Harding danLeslie Smithantara lain, cementing Bellator’s 145-pound weight class as the strongest women’s featherweight division in MMA.

“Cyborg” joins Bellator following a three-year run in UFC, multiple world titles and a 20-fight unbeaten streak that includes notable victories against Holly Holm, Tonya Evinger, Marloes Coenen and Leslie Smith. Notably, the 34-year-old Curitiba, Brazil-native was the inaugural Strikeforce Women’s Featherweight Champion, defeating Gina Carano for the title in 2009.

“I have worked with countless athletes over my thirty-plus years of promoting combat sports, but there is no one quite like ‘Cyborg’,Presiden Bellator Scott Coker berkata. “Her ability to excite the crowd from the moment she makes her walk to the cage is special, and having had the pleasure of promoting several of her fights in the past, I am looking forward to the opportunity of promoting her once again. ‘Cyborg’ is the most dominant female fighter in the history of the sport and she will be a perfect fit here at Bellator, where champion Julia Budd and the other women that make up best female featherweight division in the world have eagerly awaited her arrival.”

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BELLATOR DAN TIM USO MENJADI SALUTE TROOPS DENGAN ACARA KHUSUS DI HAWAII PADA DESEMBER 14

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Brent Primus Mempertahankan Gelar Kelas Ringan Melawan Michael Chandler dalam Pertandingan Ulang Acara Utama Yang Telah Ditunggu-tunggu untuk Memulai Honolulu Doubleheader

 

MALAIKAT - Untuk menghormati pria dan wanita pemberani di AS. Pasukan bersenjata, Bellator MMA telah bermitra dengan USO untuk mempersembahkan acara langsung khusus gratis untuk pasukan, bersama dengan teman dan keluarga mereka, di Desember 14.

 

 

“Setelah bekerja dengan Program Kombatan Angkatan Darat untuk mengevaluasi dan memperbarui kesiapan tempur mereka, Saya telah lama menghormati militer dan keberanian mereka,Kata Royce Gracie, MMA Legend dan Bellator Ambassador. “Ketika saya tahu kami sedang mengadakan acara di Hawaii, mengetahui populasi militer yang besar di sana, Saya tahu kami harus menunjukkan dukungan dan apresiasi kami melalui MMA. "

 

 

 

Presiden Bellator Scott Coker bangga dengan hubungan baru ini dengan USO dan sangat ingin menunjukkan dukungannya kepada pria dan wanita yang berani melayani..

 

 

 

“USO adalah organisasi pendukung militer yang bersejarah – tidak hanya dalam hiburan tetapi dalam menghubungkan mereka kembali ke hal-hal yang mereka sukai dan perjuangkan,"Kata Coker. “Sangat masuk akal bagi Bellator untuk menjalin hubungan dengan USO dan memberikan kesempatan unik bagi populasi militer Hawaii. Kami menghargai pengabdian mereka kepada bangsa, dan kami berharap ini hanyalah yang pertama dari banyak peluang bagi kami untuk bekerja sama. ”

 

 

 

Berasal dari Neal S. Blaisdell Arena di Honolulu, Pertunjukan unik ini akan diawali dengan pertarungan perebutan gelar yang menampilkan juara ringan saat ini Brett Primus (8-0) terhadap dua kali mantan titlist Michael Chandler (18-4), sementara ikon kelas berat Frank Mir (18-12) memenuhi Javy Ayala (10-7) dalam bentrokan kelas berat.

Bellator dan USO Hadir: Salut Pasukan akan tayang di Paramount Network pada hari Jumat, Bulan Desember 14 di 10 p.m. DAN / 9 malam. CT dan akan disiarkan secara bersamaan di CMT. Acara ini juga akan disiarkan LANGSUNG di DAZN, sementara pertarungan pendahuluan akan terus berlanjut Bellator.com dan secara global di Aplikasi Seluler Bellator. serangan tambahan akan diumumkan dalam beberapa pekan mendatang.

 

 

 

Juara bertahan Brent Primus mempertaruhkan gelar dan rekor tak terkalahkannya dalam pertandingan ulang yang sangat dinantikan untuk gelar ringan Bellator. Setelah mengecewakan Chandler tahun lalu, yang Eugene, Ore.-native sejak itu berjuang melawan cedera yang telah menunda kepulangannya ke kandang. Saat Ini, dia berusaha untuk membungkam para kritikus dan membuktikan bahwa dia adalah yang berhak dan layak mendapatkan juara seberat 155 pound. Salah satu petarung paling bergengsi dalam sejarah Bellator, Michael Chandler memiliki rencana untuk merebut kembali kejuaraan dan menjadi pemegang gelar tiga kali. "Iron" telah mengalahkan siapa yang berada di antara elit divisi, termasuk di dalamnya Benson

Henderson, Patricky Pitbull (x2), Yamauchi up dan Eddie Alvarez. Mantan pegulat Universitas Missouri, yang sekarang menyebut rumah Nashville, telah mendapatkan jalannya kembali ke No. 1-status pesaing dengan pandangannya untuk meninggalkan Hawaii dengan sabuk pengaman.

 

 

 

Mantan juara kelas berat UFC Frank Mir kembali ke kandang Bellator setelah pertarungan bolak-baliknya yang menarik dengan Fedor Emelianenko musim semi lalu. Dengan karir menang Roy Nelson, Antonio "Big Nog" Nogueira (x2), Brock Lesnar dan Mirko Cro Cop, sabuk hitam jiu-jitsu Brazil mencari kemenangan mengesankan lainnya untuk menambah karirnya yang termasyhur. Setelah mengejutkan dunia saat dia meng-KO Sergei Kharitonov, Javy Ayala menjadi sensasi semalam bagi penggemar MMA. Dikenal oleh penggemar sebagai "Eye Candy,Kelas berat juga secara mengesankan mengalahkan Eric Prindle dan Raphael Butler. Bertarung di Porterville, California., Ayala kembali dengan harapan untuk sekali lagi mengejutkan dunia dan mengalahkan salah satu kelas berat terbesar dalam sejarah MMA.

 

 

 

Malam yang tak terlupakan ini akan menjadi bagian dari akhir pekan bersejarah yang berpuncak dengan pengumuman sebelumnya Bellator Hawaii pada hari Sabtu, Bulan Desember 15, ditayangkan secara eksklusif di DAZN. Kartu pertarungan yang sangat ditunggu-tunggu ini termasuk juara kelas terbang wanita Bellator Ilima-Lei Macfarlane mempertahankan gelarnya melawan Valsekarangtertawa Letourneau, Lyoto Machida membuat debut Bellator melawan mantan juara Rafael Carvalho, Neiman Gracie mengambil Dan Ruth dalam pertarungan babak pembukaan di Grand Prix Dunia Bellator Welterweight dan banyak lagi.

 

 

Bellator dan USO juga akan bermitra selama seminggu acara khusus di Hawaii menjelang akhir pekan besar pertarungan seru pada bulan Desember. 14 dan 15. Detail selengkapnya akan segera hadir.

 

Diperbarui Bellator dan USO Hadir: Salut Pasukan Fight Card:

Acara Utama Judul Dunia Ringan: Brent Primus (8-0) vs. Michael Chandler (18-4)

Pertandingan Kartu Utama Kelas Berat: Frank Mir (18-12) vs. Javy Ayala (10-7)

 

*Kartu dapat berubah

 

 

 

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Bellator 206: MOUSASI vs. MACDONALD RESULTS & FOTO

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Foto Fight Night Lengkap

Bellator 206: Mousasi vs.. MacDonald Kartu Utama Hasil:

Gegard Mousasi (44-6-2) dikalahkan Rory MacDonald (20-5) melalui TKO (pukulan) di 3:23 putaran dua

Quinton "Rampage" Jackson (38-13) dikalahkan Wanderlei Silva (35-14) melalui TKO (pukulan) di 4:32 putaran dua

Douglas Lima (30-7) dikalahkan Andrey Koreshkov (21-3) melalui pengajuan teknis (belakang telanjang tersedak) di 3:04 putaran lima

Aaron Pico (4-1) dikalahkan Leandro Higo (18-5) melalui KO (pukulan) di 3:19 dari ronde pertama

Keri Taylor-Melendez (3-0) dikalahkan Dakota Zimmerman (0-1) melalui keputusan split (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Gaston Bolanos (4-1) dikalahkan Ysidro Gutierrez (4-3) melalui KO (pukulan) di 1:37 putaran dua

 

Kartu awal Hasil:

Adam Piccolot (11-2) dikalahkan James Terry (20-10) melalui keputusan bulat (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)

Yeremia Monaghan (12-6) dikalahkan Justin Smitley (10-8-1) melalui TKO (pukulan) di 3:28 dari ronde pertama

Arlene Blencowe (11-7) dikalahkan Amber Leibrock (3-2) melalui TKO (slam, pukulan) di 1:23 dari putaran tiga

Josh San Diego (8-4) dikalahkan Joe Neal (6-4) melalui keputusan split (29-28, 27-30, 29-28)

Chuck Campbell (1-0) dikalahkan Joseph Ramirez (1-2) melalui keputusan bulat (30-27 x3)

Anthony Figueroa Jr. (1-0) dikalahkan Samuel Romero (0-2) melalui keputusan bulat (29-27, 28-26, 29-26)

Cass Bell (2-0) dikalahkan Ty Costa (3-4) melalui penyerahan lisan (armbar) 3:06 putaran dua

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. HASIL BERAT MACDONALD & FOTO

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EVENT AIRS EXCLUSIVELY ON DAZN TOMORROW AT 9 P.m. DAN / 6 P.m. PT

 

FOTO menimbang-in | WEIGH-IN VIDEO HERE

Lengkap Bellator 206 Menimbang Hasil:

Acara Utama Gelar Dunia Kelas Menengah: Gegard Mousasi (184.4) vs. Rory MacDonald (184.9)

Acara Co-Main Kelas Berat: Quinton "Rampage" Jackson (254.4) vs. Wanderlei Silva (226.9)

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

Pertandingan Kartu Utama Kelas Bulu: Aaron Pico (145.7) vs. Leandro Higo (145.1)

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

Pertandingan Kartu Utama Kelas Bulu: Gaston Bolanos (145.2) vs. Ysidro Gutierrez (145.3)

 

Kartu awal:

160-Pertandingan Penyisihan Pound Catchweight: Adam Piccolot (159.1) vs. James Terry (160)

Pertandingan Awal Kelas Bulu: Yeremia Monaghan (144.9) vs. Justin Smitley (144.2)

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

Pertandingan Awal Kelas Bulu: Josh San Diego (139.2) vs. Joe Neal (139.9)

Pertandingan Penyisihan Kelas Bantam: Cass Bell (136) vs. Ty Costa (136)

Pertandingan Penyisihan Kelas Bantam: Isaiah Gonzalez (135.8) vs. Khai Wu (136)

Pertandingan Awal Kelas Bulu: Jacob Ycaro (145.3) vs. Ignacio Ortiz (144.9)

Pertandingan Awal Kelas Bulu: Laird Anderson (145.8) vs. Ahmed Abdelaziz (147.3)*

Pertandingan Penyisihan Kelas Berat Ringan: Chuck Campbell (205.6) vs. Joseph Ramirez (202.4)

Pertandingan Awal Kelas Ringan: 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 ON September. 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, Jerman, Austria, Switzerland and Japan.

 

 

 

“The exciting new partnership with DAZN is a game-changer for Bellator,"Kata Presiden Bellator 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. Lebih Banyak, 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, Presiden, Paramount Jaringan, TV Land and CMT.

 

 

 

The deal begins with an epic event on Hari Sabtu, Tujuh. 29 from SAP Center at San Jose. The card features a highly anticipated middleweight title fight pitting Gegard Mousasi (44-6-2) terhadap 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 "Rampage" Jackson (37-13) dan Wanderlei Silva(35-13).

 

 

 

Also included on Tujuh. 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, Bulan Juni 27 through Thursday, Bulan Juni 28, with tickets going on sale to the general public on Hari Jumat, Bulan Juni 29 di 10 a.m. PT. Tiket mulai dari hanya $30 and will be available at the ThreatMetrix Ticket Office at SAP Center at San Jose, sebaik Bellator.com and Ticketmaster.

 

 

 

The event will air live on DAZN at 10 p.m. DAN/7 p.m. PT. Pertarungan tambahan akan diumumkan dalam beberapa minggu mendatang. 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. Saat Ini, 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. “Penangkap Mimpi,” 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. Saat Ini, 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 Tujuh. 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 of the Year (2008) and multiple “Fight of the Night” awards. Baru-baru ini, the Brazilian native made his Bellator debut against Chael Sonnen in the main event of Bellator: NYC.

 

Updated Bellator Fight Card:

Perebutan Gelar Juara Dunia Kelas Menengah: Gegard Mousasi (44-6-2) vs. Rory MacDonald (20-4)

Pertarungan Fitur Kelas Berat: Quinton "Rampage" Jackson (37-13) vs. Wanderlei Silva (35-13)

Welterweight World Grand Prix First Round Bout

 

 

*Kartu dapat berubah.

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‘BIG’ JOHN MCCARTHY TO JOIN BELLATOR BROADCAST TEAM

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WILL MAKE COLOR COMMENTARY DEBUT AT Bellator 192 ON JAN. 20 – LIVE ON PARAMOUNT NETWORK

JUGA, CHAEL SONNEN SIGNS EXTENSION TO REMAIN IN BROADCAST BOOTH

MALAIKAT - Bellator is pleased to announce that it has come to an agreement with John McCarthy to serve as color commentator during broadcasts on the soon-to-launch Paramount Network, which kicks off with Bellator 192 pada tanggal Hari Sabtu, Bulan Januari 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,Presiden Bellator Scott Coker berkata. “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.”

 

Selama masa lalu 20 tahun, “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.”

 

Tambahan lagi, Chael Sonnen has signed an extension to remain a part of select Bellator broadcasts, breaking down all the action alongside Bellator announcers Mike Goldberg dan 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 (dua kali), 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 di 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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BELLATOR MMA SIGNS TOP-RANKED MIDDLEWEIGHT GEGARD MOUSASI TO EXCLUSIVE MULTI-FIGHT CONTRACT

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PROMOTIONAL DEBUT TO BE ANNOUNCED IN COMING DAYS

LOS ANGELES — Bellator MMA is proud to announce the signing of perennial top contender Gegard Mousasi untuk eksklusif, kontrak multi-pertarungan.

 

Sudah lama dianggap sebagai salah satu ancaman dua divisi elit di MMA, Mousasi joins Bellator currently riding a five-fight win streak that includes recent knockout victories over two former world champions in Chris Weidman and Vitor Belfort. Sebelum masa jabatannya di UFC, Mousasi merebut gelar kelas berat ringan STRIKEFORCE, serta gelar kelas berat ringan dan menengah DREAM di Jepang. The signing sees Mousasi rejoin Bellator President Scott Coker following his successful run with STRIKEFORCE from 2009-2013.

“I’m thrilled to welcome Gegard to the growing Bellator family,"Kata Presiden Bellator Scott Coker. “He’s one of the most well-rounded fighters in all of MMA and can compete in multiple divisions, so that really opens up some exciting matchmaking opportunities for us and for the fans. We’re looking forward to having him compete on Spike very soon.”

“I am looking forward to fighting in Bellator,” added Mousasi. “I have a long-standing relationship with Scott Coker that goes back many years. Be ready, I am coming after the Bellator middleweight championship.”

The Iranian-born Mousasi, who currently trains out of The Netherlands, has amassed an overall career record of 42-6-2 and has earned victories over some of the sports’ biggest names, termasuk Dan Henderson, "Jacare" Souza, Mark Hunt, Ovince Saint-Preux, Melvin Manhoef, Hector Lombard dan "Babalu" Sobral. The addition of Mousasi adds depth to an ever-growing Bellator roster, which has recently seen free agents Rory MacDonald, Lorenz Larkin, Michael McDonald and current Bellator light heavyweight champ Ryan Bader join the Viacom-owned promotion.

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BELLATOR WOMEN’S FLYWEIGHT CHAMP TO BE CROWNED IN 2017

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LOS ANGELES – Bellator is pleased to announce the signings of Valérie Létourneau (8-6), Alejandra Lara (6-1), Sabriye Şengül(Debut), Kristi Lopez (2-0), Na Liang (6-0) dan Juliana Velasquez (5-0) to multi-fight contracts that will see them compete in Bellator’s emerging 125-pound division. Selain itu, Bellator will look to crown its next women’s flyweight world champion this year.

“2017 has been a big year for us in terms of bringing in marquee free agents that can have an immediate impact on their division,"Kata Presiden Bellator Scott Coker. “This group of flyweight signings demonstrates that we’re committed to that throughout our roster, as we’re adding even more depth to an already-competitive weight class. We’re adding a proven title contender, along with a group of prospects from all around the globe, and we look forward to putting on great fights and displaying the talent this division has to offer.”

These news stars join a division that already includes talented fighters, seperti Keri Taylor-Melendez (1-0), Ilima-Lei Macfarlane (6-0),anastasia Yankova (5-0), Emily Ducote (5-2), Colleen Schneider (11-7) dan Lena Ovchynnikova (12-4, 1 NC).

The Canadian-born Létourneau, a former UFC strawweight title challenger, carries an impressive track record of thrilling fights, highlighted by a world title contest against undefeated UFC champion Joanna Jędrzejczyk. Saat Ini, moving up to a more natural weight class, the 33-year-old American Top Team product will make her debut for Bellator in 2017. She will look to improve upon her eight victories as a professional, a tally that includes five finishes, with four coming by way of knockout.

Hailing from Medellin, Kolumbia, Alejandra Lara will look to make a statement in Bellator’s budding women’s flyweight division. The 22-year-old knockout artist has earned six victories in seven outings since making her professional debut in 2011. “Azul” has shown tenacity in her fights thus far, showcasing a pair of first round knockouts, as well as a first round armbar submission. Lara trains alongside UFC fighters Alexa Grasso and Irene Aldana at Team Lobo in Mexico.

Fighting out of Hollywood, California., Kristi Lopez will enter the Bellator fray as she prepares for her third professional bout. Sebelum itu, “Loba” also tallied three victories over a four-fight, two-year span on the amateur circuit.

Chinese submission specialist Na Liang will look to build on a 2017 campaign that already saw her finish an opponent in a mere 38 detik. The first-round stoppage marked the fifth time in six appearances that Liang’s opposition failed to make it out of the opening round. After competing exclusively at bantamweight to begin her career, Liang decided to move down to the flyweight division, where she also saw success by collecting a trio of first round finishes.

With an impressive following in Turkey from her kickboxing career, Sabriye Şengül will now transition to MMA under the direction of Bellator. With a professional kickboxing record of 6-1, the 26-year-old prospect holds the potential to achieve the same success in multiple combat sport disciplines.

Terkalahkan di 30 tahun, Juliana Velasquez trains under the Nogueira brothers in Brazil, carrying one of the most famous names in MMA with her inside the Bellator cage. Selain itu, Juliana trains alongside fellow Bellator flyweight Bruna Vargas. With five wins in five appearances, the Rio de Janeiro resident will look to become another Brazilian Bellator champion.

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PETROSYAN, KIELHOLTZ, HAIDA, & BOLANOS EMERGE VICTORIOUS FROM BELLATOR KICKBOXING 5 DI TURIN

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Bulan April 8, 2017

Giorgio Petrosyan (84-2-2, 1 NC) defeated Amansio Paraschiv (23-5-1) via Unanimous Decision (30-26, 29-27, 30-26)

Giorgio Petrosyan Quote: “I’ve spent a lot of time studying this opponent and I felt like I knew his fighting style well so I was able to put together a solid game plan and execute it successfully,” Petrosyan said. “Now I’m looking forward to getting some rest, and we will let Scott Coker and Carlo DiBlasi decide what is next for me.”

Petrosyan vs. Paraschiv Photos

Denise Kielholtz (46-3) defeated Martine Michieletto (18-11-3) via Unanimous Decision (50-45, 49-46, 49-46)

Denise Kielholtz Quote: “It was a good night for me with the win, but it was tough fight. She’s a taller southpaw fighter and she really brought it. All rounds were for me and that’s the most important thing for me. It’s great to retain this belt, this is my biggest prize in the sport and I’m honored to be the world champion for Bellator,” Kielholtz said. “Benar-benar, untukku, Bellator is the biggest kickboxing organization in the world, they are really for the fighters, so I am very happy to be representing this company. The next time you see me out there might be in the Bellator cage fighting MMA. We’re working very hard on all aspects of my training and so hopefully before the end of summer you will see me fighting MMA.”

Kielholtz vs. Michieletto Photos

John Wayne Parr (96-32) def. Nando Calzetta (45-10) melalui Head Kick at 2:59 dari Round 2

John Wayne Parr Quote: “Dia tangguh, he came to fight. He wanted to mix and trade but I was more than happy to do that with the hands. I thought I was a little bit sharper, but he had a crack – he had a good go and hopefully it was entertaining for the crowd,” John Wayne Parr said. “Before this fight I really wanted to do something impressive and get an impressive finish so to score a head kick knockout is like a slam dunk. I feel like Michael Jordan right now. I’ve been watching Bellator and I just want to be a star here and hopefully tonight is gonna put that notch in my belt and help me fulfill that dream.”

Parr vs. Calzetta Photos

Mustapha Haida (46-5-2) defeated Enriko Kehl (45-12-1) via Split Decision (30-27, 28-29, 29-28)

Mustapha Haida Quote: I’m very happy for with the victory. I think I broke my hand or my wrist in the second round so I wasn’t sure if I’d be able to finish the fight, but I dug down deep and was able to get through the match,” Haida said. “Fighting for Bellator Kickboxing here in Italy has been a great experience for me and I hope to continue to fight here.”

Haida vs. Kehl Photos

Gaston Bolanos defeated Luca D’Isanto via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Gaston Bolanos Quote: “I came into someone’s home town tonight, and the guy had a lot more experience in kickboxing than I do, so I’m quite happy with the win. It’s a different rhythm out there. I’m used to Muay-Thai, which I’ve been practicing my whole life. I’ve done a few fights without elbows even though it’s still Muay-Thai so it’s a bit different from what I just did tonight. I just came from an MMA fight so I had to switch up my whole camp but this is what I want to do and this is the opportunity that Bellator has provided for me, so I’m going to take it and stay as busy as possible,” Bolanos said. “I want to thank Bellator, Scott Coker, my coach Kirian Fitzgibbons and my team at CSA Gym for helping me and giving me all the opportunities that I’ve been given in my career. I’m hoping to get another MMA fight in here soon and develop a rhythm there. I want to become the biggest star in both sports and I know that I’ve got the opportunity and the talent to do just that.”

Bolanos vs. D’Isanto Photos