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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,”Disse o Presidente 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 ASSINA CRIS 'CYBORG' AO MAIOR CONTRATO DA HISTÓRIA DE MMA MULHERES

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LOS ANGELES - O Bellator tem o orgulho de anunciar a assinatura do Cristiane “Cyborg” Justino (21-2, 1 NC) para a organização. O negócio - o maior de seu tipo na história do MMA feminino - garante exclusivamente os talentos da "Cyborg" com um período de vários anos, contrato multi-luta.

“Cyborg” se junta ao atual campeãoJulia Budd, Olga Rubin, Arlene Blencowe, Janay Harding eLeslie Smithentre outros, cimentando a classe de peso de 145 libras do Bellator como a divisão de peso pena feminino mais forte no MMA.

“Cyborg” se junta ao Bellator após uma temporada de três anos no UFC, múltiplos títulos mundiais e uma seqüência invencível de 20 lutas que inclui vitórias notáveis ​​contra Holly Holm, Tonya Evinger, Marloes Coenen e Leslie Smith. Notavelmente, a curitibana de 34 anos, O brasileiro foi o primeiro campeão peso pena feminino do Strikeforce, derrotando Gina Carano pelo título em 2009.

“Trabalhei com inúmeros atletas ao longo dos meus mais de trinta anos promovendo esportes de combate, mas não há ninguém como ‘Cyborg’,”O presidente do Bellator, Scott Coker, disse. “Sua capacidade de excitar a multidão desde o momento em que a faz caminhar até a jaula é especial, e ter tido o prazer de promover várias de suas lutas no passado, Estou ansioso pela oportunidade de promovê-la mais uma vez. ‘Cyborg’ é a lutadora feminina mais dominante da história do esporte e se encaixará perfeitamente aqui no Bellator, onde a campeã Julia Budd e as outras mulheres que compõem a melhor categoria de peso pena feminino do mundo aguardaram ansiosamente sua chegada. ”

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BELLATOR AND USO TEAM UP TO SALUTE THE TROOPS WITH SPECIAL LIVE EVENT IN HAWAII ON DECEMBER 14

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Brent Primus Defends Lightweight Title Against Michael Chandler in Long-Awaited Main Event Rematch to Kick Off Honolulu Doubleheader

 

OS ANJOS - To honor the brave men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces, Bellator MMA has partnered with the USO to present a special live event free for the troops, along with their friends and families, em dezembro 14.

 

 

“Having worked with the Army Combatives Program to evaluate and update their combat readiness, I have long respected the military and their courage,” said Royce Gracie, MMA Legend and Bellator Ambassador. “When I found out we were doing an event in Hawaii, knowing the large military population there, I knew we had to show our support and appreciation through MMA.”

 

 

 

Bellator President Scott Coker is proud of this new relationship with USO and is eager to show his support to the brave service men and women.

 

 

 

“The USO is a historic military support organization – not just in entertainment but in connecting them back to the things they love and fight for,"Disse Coker. “It made perfect sense for Bellator to establish a relationship with the USO and provide a unique opportunity to Hawaii’s military population. We appreciate their service to the nation, and we hope this is just the first of many opportunities for us to work together.”

 

 

 

Emanating from the Neal S. Blaisdell Arena in Honolulu, this unique show will be headlined by a title fight featuring current lightweight champ Brett Primus (8-0) against two-time former titlist Michael Chandler (18-4), while heavyweight icon Frank Mir (18-12) atenda Javy Ayala (10-7) in a heavyweight clash.

Bellator and USO Present: Salute the Troops will air on Paramount Network on Friday, Dezembro 14 em 10 p.m. E 9 p.m /. CT and will be simulcast on CMT. The event will also stream LIVE on DAZN, enquanto as lutas preliminares vão continuar Bellator.com e globalmente no Bellator Mobile App. ataques adicionais serão anunciados nas próximas semanas.

 

 

 

Reigning champ Brent Primus puts both his title and undefeated streak on the line in a highly anticipated rematch for the Bellator lightweight title. After upsetting Chandler last year, the Eugene, Ore.-native has since battled injuries that have delayed his return to the cage. Agora, he looks to silence the critics and prove that he is the rightful and deserving 155-pound champion. One of the most-decorated fighters in Bellator history, Michael Chandler has plans to reclaim the championship and become a three-time titleholder. “Iron” has defeated a who’s who among the division’s elite, Incluindo Benson

Henderson, Patricky Pitbull (x2), Yamauchi-se and Eddie Alvarez. The former University of Missouri wrestler, who now calls Nashville home, has earned his way back to No. 1-contender status with his sights set on leaving Hawaii with the belt.

 

 

 

Former UFC heavyweight champ Frank Mir returns to the Bellator cage following his exciting back-and-forth battle with Fedor Emelianenko last spring. With career wins over Roy Nelson, Antonio “Big Nog” Nogueira (x2), Brock Lesnar and Mirko Cro Cop, the Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt looks for another impressive victory to add to his illustrious career. After shocking the world when he KO’d Sergei Kharitonov, Javy Ayala become an overnight sensation to MMA fans. Known to fans as “Eye Candy,” the heavyweight has also impressively defeated Eric Prindle and Raphael Butler. Fighting out of Porterville, Calif., Ayala returns hoping to yet again shock the world and defeat one of the greatest heavyweights in MMA history.

 

 

 

This unforgettable night will be part of an historic weekend culminating with the previously announced Bellator Hawaii no sábado, Dezembro 15, airing exclusively on DAZN. This highly-anticipated fight card includes Bellator women’s flyweight champ Ilima-Lei Macfarlane defending her title against Valérie Létourneau, Lyoto Machida making his Bellator debut against former champ Rafael Carvalho, Neiman Gracie assumindo E Ruth in an opening round matchup in the Bellator Welterweight World Grand Prix and much more.

 

 

Bellator and the USO will also partner for a week of special events in Hawaii leading up to the big weekend of exciting fights on December 14 e 15. More details to come soon.

 

Atualizado Bellator and USO Present: Salute the Troops Cartão de luta:

Lightweight World Title Main Event: Brent Primus (8-0) vs. Michael Chandler (18-4)

Luta de card principal de peso pesado: Frank Mir (18-12) vs. Javy Ayala (10-7)

 

*Cartão sujeitas a alterações

 

 

 

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Bellator 206: MOUSASI vs. MACDONALD RESULTS & FOTOS

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Complete Fight Night Photos

Bellator 206: Mousasi vs. MacDonald Cartão Principal Resultados:

Gegard Mousasi (44-6-2) derrotado Rory MacDonald (20-5) por TKO (socos) em 3:23 da segunda rodada

Quinton "Rampage" Jackson (38-13) derrotado Wanderlei Silva (35-14) por TKO (socos) em 4:32 da segunda rodada

Douglas Lima (30-7) derrotado Andrey Koreshkov (21-3) via submissão técnica (mata-leão) em 3:04 da quinta rodada

Aaron Pico (4-1) derrotado Leandro Higo (18-5) por KO (socos) em 3:19 de uma rodada

Keri Taylor-Melendez (3-0) derrotado Dakota Zimmerman (0-1) por decisão dividida (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Gaston Bolanos (4-1) derrotado Ysidro Gutierrez (4-3) por nocaute (socos) em 1:37 da segunda rodada

 

Card preliminar Resultados:

Adam Piccolot (11-2) derrotado James Terry (20-10) por decisão unânime (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)

Jeremiah Monaghan (12-6) derrotado Justin Smitley (10-8-1) por TKO (socos) em 3:28 de uma rodada

Arlene Blencowe (11-7) derrotado Amber Leibrock (3-2) por TKO (slam, socos) em 1:23 de três rounds

Josh San Diego (8-4) derrotado Joe Neal (6-4) por decisão dividida (29-28, 27-30, 29-28)

Chuck Campbell (1-0) derrotado Joseph Ramirez (1-2) por decisão unânime (30-27 x3)

Anthony Figueroa Jr. (1-0) derrotado Samuel Romero (0-2) por decisão unânime (29-27, 28-26, 29-26)

Cass Bell (2-0) derrotado Ty Costa (3-4) via submissão verbal (armlock) 3:06 da segunda rodada

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 & FOTOS

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EVENT AIRS EXCLUSIVELY ON DAZN TOMORROW AT 9 P.M. E / 6 P.M. PT

 

FOTOS pesagem | WEIGH-IN VIDEO HERE

Completo Bellator 206 Resultados de pesagem:

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

Heavyweight Co-Main Event: 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)

Luta do card principal peso pena: Aaron Pico (145.7) vs. Leandro Higo (145.1)

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

Luta do card principal peso pena: Gaston Bolanos (145.2) vs. Ysidro Gutierrez (145.3)

 

Card preliminar:

160-Pound Catchweight Preliminary Bout: Adam Piccolot (159.1) vs. James Terry (160)

Luta preliminar peso pena: Jeremiah Monaghan (144.9) vs. Justin Smitley (144.2)

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

Luta preliminar peso pena: Josh San Diego (139.2) vs. Joe Neal (139.9)

Peso galo - luta preliminar: Cass Bell (136) vs. Ty Costa (136)

Peso galo - luta preliminar: Isaiah Gonzalez (135.8) vs. Khai Wu (136)

Luta preliminar peso pena: Jacob Ycaro (145.3) vs. Ignacio Ortiz (144.9)

Luta preliminar peso pena: Laird Anderson (145.8) vs. Ahmed Abdelaziz (147.3)*

Luta preliminar peso-leve: Chuck Campbell (205.6) vs. Joseph Ramirez (202.4)

Luta Preliminar Leve: 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 EM Setembro. 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, Alemanha, Austria, Switzerland and Japan.

 

 

 

“The exciting new partnership with DAZN is a game-changer for Bellator,”Disse o Presidente 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. Mais, 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, Paramount Network, TV Land and CMT.

 

 

 

The deal begins with an epic event on Sábado, Sete. 29 from SAP Center at San Jose. The card features a highly anticipated middleweight title fight pitting Gegard Mousasi (44-6-2) contra 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) e Wanderlei Silva(35-13).

 

 

 

Also included on Sete. 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, Junho 27 até quinta, Junho 28, with tickets going on sale to the general public on Sexta-feira, Junho 29 em 10 a.m. PT. Os ingressos começam em apenas $30 and will be available at the ThreatMetrix Ticket Office at SAP Center at San Jose, bem como Bellator.com and Ticketmaster.

 

 

 

The event will air live on DAZN at 10 p.m. E/7 p.m. PT. Lutas adicionais serão anunciadas nas próximas semanas. 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. Agora, 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. Agora, 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 Sete. 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 do Ano (2008) and multiple “Fight of the Night” awards. Mais recentemente, the Brazilian native made his Bellator debut against Chael Sonnen in the main event of Bellator: NYC.

 

Updated Bellator Fight Card:

Luta pelo título mundial dos médios: Gegard Mousasi (44-6-2) vs. Rory MacDonald (20-4)

Luta de recursos pesados: Quinton "Rampage" Jackson (37-13) vs. Wanderlei Silva (35-13)

Welterweight World Grand Prix First Round Bout

 

 

*Cartão sujeitas a alterações.

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‘BIG’ JOHN MCCARTHY TO JOIN BELLATOR BROADCAST TEAM

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

TAMBÉM, CHAEL SONNEN SIGNS EXTENSION TO REMAIN IN BROADCAST BOOTH

OS ANJOS - 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 em Sábado, Janeiro 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,”O presidente do Bellator, Scott Coker, disse. “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.”

 

Nos últimos 20 anos, “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.”

 

Além, Chael Sonnen has signed an extension to remain a part of select Bellator broadcasts, breaking down all the action alongside Bellator announcers Mike Goldberg e 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 (duas vezes), Rashad Evans, “Shogun” Rua, Demian Maia and Brian Stann. In addition to his in-ring action, the West Linn, Minério. 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 em 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 Jackson “Rampage” 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 a uma exclusiva, contrato multi-luta.

 

Long-considered to be one of the elite two-division threats in 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. Antes de sua gestão no UFC, Mousasi captured the STRIKEFORCE light heavyweight title, as well as the DREAM light heavyweight and middleweight titles in Japan. 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,”Disse o Presidente 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, including Dan Henderson, “Jacare” Souza, Mark Hunt, Ovince Saint-Preux, Melvin Manhoef, Hector Lombard and “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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MULHERES Bellator flyweight CHAMP para ser coroado IN 2017

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LOS ANGELES - Bellator é o prazer de anunciar as contratações de Valérie Létourneau (8-6), Alejandra Lara (6-1), sabria Sengul(Estréia), Kristi Lopez (2-0), Na Liang (6-0) e Juliana Velasquez (5-0) aos contratos multi-luta que vai vê-los competir na divisão de 125 libras emergente do Bellator. Adicionalmente, Bellator vai olhar para coroar flyweight campeão mundial de seus próximos das mulheres este ano.

“2017 foi um grande ano para nós em termos de trazer agentes livres marquise que podem ter um impacto imediato sobre sua divisão,”Disse o Presidente Bellator Scott Coker. “Este grupo de contratações flyweight demonstra que estamos empenhados em que todo o nosso roster, como estamos adicionando ainda mais profundidade a uma classe de peso já competitivo. Estamos adicionando um candidato ao título comprovada, juntamente com um grupo de perspectivas de todo o mundo, e estamos ansiosos para colocar em grandes lutas e exibindo o talento dessa divisão tem para oferecer.”

Estas estrelas de notícias participar de uma divisão que já inclui lutadores talentosos, tal como Keri Taylor-Melendez (1-0), Ilima-Lei Macfarlane (6-0),Anastasia Yankova (5-0), Emily Ducote (5-2), Colleen Schneider (11-7) e Lena Ovchynnikova (12-4, 1 NC).

O Létourneau canadense, ex desafiante título strawweight UFC, carrega um histórico impressionante de lutas emocionantes, com destaque para um concurso de título mundial contra o invicto campeão do UFC Joanna Jędrzejczyk. Agora, movendo-se a uma classe de peso mais natural, a 33-year-old produto da American Top Team vai fazer a sua estreia para Bellator em 2017. Ela vai olhar para melhorar em cima de seus oito vitórias como profissional, uma contagem que inclui cinco acabamentos, com quatro vindo por nocaute.

Vindos de Medellin, Colômbia, Alejandra Lara vai olhar para fazer uma declaração em brotamento categoria peso mosca das mulheres do Bellator. O artista knockout 22-year-old ganhou seis vitórias em sete partidas desde que fez sua estréia profissional em 2011. “Azul” tem mostrado tenacidade em suas lutas até agora, apresentando um par de primeiros nocautes redondas, bem como uma primeira submissão armlock rodada. Lara treina ao lado do UFC lutadores Alexa Grasso e Irene Aldana na Team Lobo no México.

Lutando fora de Hollywood, Calif., Kristi Lopez vai entrar na briga Bellator como ela se prepara para sua terceira luta profissional. Antes disso, “Loba” também registrou três vitórias ao longo de um de quatro lutas, período de dois anos no circuito amador.

Chinês especialista em finalizações Na Liang vai olhar para construir em um 2017 campanha que já vi terminar um oponente em um mero 38 segundos. A paralisação primeira rodada marcou pela quinta vez em seis aparições que a oposição de Liang não conseguiu fazê-lo fora da rodada de abertura. Depois de competir exclusivamente no galo para começar sua carreira, Liang decidiu mudar-se para baixo para a categoria peso mosca, onde ela também viu o sucesso através da recolha de um trio de primeiros acabamentos redondas.

Com uma sequência impressionante na Turquia de sua carreira kickboxing, Sabriye Şengül irá agora fazer a transição para o MMA, sob a direcção de Bellator. Com um recorde de kickboxing profissional de 6-1, a 26-year-old perspectiva tem potencial para alcançar o mesmo sucesso em várias modalidades esportivas de combate.

Invicto em 30 anos de idade, Juliana Velasquez treina sob os irmãos Nogueira no Brasil, levando um dos nomes mais famosos no MMA com ela dentro da gaiola Bellator. Adicionalmente, Juliana treina ao lado do companheiro Bellator flyweight Bruna Vargas. Com cinco vitórias em cinco jogos, o residente Rio de Janeiro vai olhar para se tornar outro campeão do Bellator brasileira.

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PETROSYAN, KIELHOLTZ, HAIDA, & BOLANOS EMERGE VICTORIOUS FROM BELLATOR KICKBOXING 5 IN TORINO

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Abril 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. “Realmente, para mim, 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) via Head Kick at 2:59 of Round 2

John Wayne Parr Quote: “Ele era duro, 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