ЛОС-АНДЖЕЛЕС — Bellator is proud to announce that Russian MMA greatФедір Ємельяненко(38-6, 1 Північна Кароліна) has signed an exclusive multi-fight contract extension to finish his career inside the Bellator cage.
Emelianenko’s farewell tour continues in Bellator’s stacked heavyweight division on the heels of a finals run during the promotion’s eight-man Heavyweight World Grand Prix.Fighting out of Stary Oskol, Belgorod Oblast, Росія, “The Last Emperor” recently earned first-round knockouts overСоннен і Френк Світ in the tourney’s semifinals and opening round, відповідно.
“I am pleased that we were able to sign Fedor, the greatest heavyweight of all time, to a new contract extension,”- сказав президент Bellator Скотт Кокер. “He is someone that I consider a friend in this business and am even more pleased that he has decided to finish his storied career with Bellator. There are exciting matchups for him here in Bellator that I know will appeal to his fans from the past, as well as new fans from his recent run in the tournament. As his time in the sport winds down, I am happy to see him close out his career on his own terms.”
“My strong friendship and respect for Scott Coker made reaching a contract extension a simple process,” said Fedor Emelianenko. “Bellator is my home – I look forward to helping Bellator continue to grow and reach its full potential as the world’s top MMA promotion.”
A former PRIDE Heavyweight Champion and PRIDE 2004 Heavyweight World Grand Prix Champion, Emelianenko is often referred to as “The GOAT” by fans around the world. With a career resume that stands as one of the most impressive in the history of the sport that includes victories over Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira, Mirko Cro Cop, Mark Hunt, Mark Coleman and Andrei Arlovski, назвати кілька. З 29 career victories ending via finish, the punching power and world-class Sambo of the stoic Russian can always result in yet another accolade in his illustrious career.
Emelianenko’s return to the Bellator cage is yet to be determined, but he is expected to return to action later this year.
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FULL FIGHT CARD ANNOUNCED FOR MADISON SQUARE GARDEN IN NYC THIS FRIDAY – AIRING EXCLUSIVELY ON DAZN
НЬЮ-ЙОРК - The line-up for the highly anticipatedBellator 222: MacDonald vs. Gracie подіяhas been completed with two title fights and 18 electric bouts in total filling out Bellator’s return to Madison Square Garden this Friday, Червень 14 – only onDAZN. The star-studded card is headlined by a double main event that will see a Welterweight World Grand Prix semi-final matchup between current Bellator welterweight world championРорі Макдональд (20-5-1) defending his title against the unbeaten Renzo Gracie-trained Brazilian jiu-jitsu black beltНейман Грейсі (9-0), as well as two of the sport’s biggest names inМачіда (25-8) і Соннен (31-16-1) finally meeting after years of parallel careers in the MMA world.
The main card ofBellator 222 буде транслювати в прямому ефірі DAZN на 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT, while preliminary action begins at 6:30 p.m. EST/3:30 p.m. PST and will also stream onDAZNor globally on the Bellator Mobile App.
The DAZN-streamed main card also featuresDarrion Колдуелл (13-2) defending his Bellator bantamweight world title against Rizin Fighting Federation’s bantamweight championКьоджі Хорігуті (27-2) in a true “champion vs. champion” matchup, following a Horiguchi submission victory when the two met in Rizin’s ring this past December in Japan, as well as a 175-pound catchweight contest between polarizing grappling aceDillon Danis (1-0) and Max Humphrey (3-2). Додатково, fans will see an intriguing featherweight bout featuring former Bellator 135-pound championЕдуардо Dantas (21-6) making the leap to 145-pounds in an attempt to handХуан Арчулета (21-1) the first loss of his Bellator career, в той час як Ricky Bandejas (11-2) welcomes unbeatenPatrick Mix (10-0) у вазі.
Попередні дії для Bellator 222 is also must-see andfeatures many of Bellator’s rising stars. Those who tune in will see bouts highlighted byАарон Піко (4-2) проти Адам Борікс (12-0) at 145-pounds, as well as a second inter-promotional contest pittingRenaof Rizin (8-2) проти Lindsay VanZandt (5-1) in a 112-pound catchweight fight. Bellator 222will also see the return of “The Heat” to MSG, when world champion boxerХізер Харді (2-1) особи Taylor Turner (3-5) at flyweight. Familiar faces inМайк Кімбел (2-1), Робсон Грейсі-молодший. (1-0) і Haim Gozali (10-6) will all also compete, while formerUltimate Fighter учасник Phil Hawes (4-2) will make his promotional debut. Нарешті, it was recently announced that undefeated Taekwondo MasterВалері Луреда (1-0) will make her sophomore appearance when she welcomesLarkyn Dasch (0-1) to the Bellator cage on Friday night at Madison Square Garden.
Bellator 222 Головна Карта:
Welterweight World Grand Prix Semifinal Title Bout: Рорі Макдональд (20-5-1) проти. Нейман Грейсі (9-0)
Josh Streacker (6-2) переможений Scott Writz (2-1) нокаутом (пунш) на 3:33 два тури
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Рорі Макдональд (20-5-1) і Джон Фітч (32-7-2, 1 Північна Кароліна) fought to a majority draw (48-46, 47-47, 47-47) – MacDonald retains the welterweight title and advances in the Welterweight World Grand Prix
Ilima-Лей Макфарлейн (10-0) переможений Вета Артеага (5-3) технічним нокаутом (Лікар зупинка) на 1:50 of round three to retain the women’s flyweight title
Бен Хендерсон (27-8) переможений Адам Piccolot (11-3) за очками (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Філ Девіс (20-5, 1 Північна Кароліна) переможений Ліам Мак-Гирі (13-4) технічним нокаутом (страйку) на 4:11 три раунди з
Гастон Боланос (5-1) переможений Nathan Stolen (8-5) нокаутом (пунш) на 2:21 першого раунду
Попереднє Card:
Aviv gozali (2-0) переможений Travis Crain (0-1) за допомогою представлення (задній удушення) на 2:15 першого раунду
Brandon Faumui (5-3) переможений Chris Avila (6-8) за очками (30-27, 29-28, 28-29)
Метт Перез (5-2) переможений Justin Tenedora (2-2) нокаутом (удари) на 4:52 першого раунду
Касс Белл (3-0) переможений Peter Ishiguro (1-1) нокаутом (удари) 2:59 два тури
Чак Кемпбелл (2-0) переможений Bruno Casillas (0-1) нокаутом (коліно) на 1:45 першого раунду
Hyder Amil (3-0) переможений Paradise Vaovasa (6-4, 1 Північна Кароліна) за допомогою представлення (задній удушення) на 2:34 першого раунду
Josh San Diego (9-4) переможений Brandon Laroco (5-2) одноголосним рішенням суддів (30-27, 30-27, 30-26)
Джордан Вільямс (8-2, 1 Північна Кароліна) переможений Diego Herzog (4-3-1) через TKO за адресою 1:21 три раунди з
Abraham Vaesau (5-2, 1 Північна Кароліна) переможений Justin Roswell (3-3, 1 Північна Кароліна) через TKO за адресою 1:59 першого раунду
Chris Inocencio (1-1) переможений Boris Novachkov (0-1) за очками (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Thomas Ponce de Leon (3-0) переможений Jamario Mulder (2-4) одноголосним рішенням суддів (30-27, 29-27, 29-27)
Ігнасіо Ортіс (2-0-1) і Roger Severson (3-3-1) fought to a unanimous draw (28-28, 28-28, 28-28)
Erik Gunha (2-0-1) і Jon Adams (0-0-1) fought to a majority draw (29-27, 28-28, 28-28)
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САН ХОСЕ, Халіф. - Все 18 bouts for the highly anticipatedBellator 220: MacDonald vs. Fitchподія, streamed exclusively onDAZN, have been announced when Bellator returns home to the SAP Center at San Jose on Saturday, Квітня 27.
Two title fights sit atop the card, as Bellator welterweight championРорі Макдональд (20-5) defends his title world againstДжон Фітч (31-7-1, 1 Північна Кароліна) in the final opening round bout of the Welterweight World Grand Prix, while undefeated Bellator flyweight championIlima-Лей Макфарлейн(9-0) returns to action againstВета Артеага(5-2) in the evening’s co-headliner.
Bellator220: MacDonald vs. Fitchбуде транслювати в прямому ефірі DAZN, the fastest-growing sports streaming service in the world, на 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT, в той час як попереднє дію буде текти по Bellator.com і в усьому світі на Bellator Mobile App.
Limited tickets remain available at the ThreatMetrix Ticket Office at SAP Center at San Jose, а також Ticketmaster.com та Bellator.com.
Three former world champions will also appear on the main card, як Бен Хендерсон (26-8) takes on the Bay Area’s ownАдам Piccolot (11-2) в легкій вазі, в той час як Філ Девіс(19-5, 1 Північна Кароліна) запустить його назад з Ліам Мак-Гирі (13-3) в напівважкій дії. Додатково, напівлегка вага Гастон Боланос (4-1) looks to add to hisimpressive highlight reelwhen he kicks off the main card versusNathan Stolen (8-4).
Попередні дії для Bellator 220: MacDonald vs. Fitchwill feature the U.S. debut of second-generation Israeli fighterAviv gozali (1-0) in his sophomore appearance againstTravis Crain (Pro Дебют).
Повний Bellator 220: MacDonald vs. FitchГоловна Карта:
Welterweight World Grand Prix Title Bout: Рорі Макдональд (20-5) проти. Джон Фітч (32-7-1, 1 Північна Кароліна)
Women’s Flyweight World Title Bout: Ilima-Лей Макфарлейн (9-0) проти. Вета Артеага (5-2)
Легкий поєдинок основної картки: Бен Хендерсон (26-8) проти. Адам Piccolot (11-2)
Light Heavyweight Main Card Bout: Філ Девіс (19-5, 1 Північна Кароліна) проти. Ліам Мак-Гирі (13-3)
Сутичка основної карти в напівважкій вазі: Гастон Боланос (4-1) проти. Nathan Stolen (8-4)
ЛОС-АНДЖЕЛЕС– Bellator’s return to WinStar World Casino and Resort in Thackerville, Оклахома. в п'ятницю, Липня 12 will be headlined by a women’s featherweight title fight featuring Canada’sЮлія Бадд(12-2) defending her title for a third time against undefeatedОльга Рубін(6-0) of Israel.
Подія буде транслюватись у прямому ефірі та безкоштовно в мережі Paramount 9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. Коннектикут, as well as DAZN.com, тоді як попередні дії продовжуватимуться Bellator.comand globally on theBellator Mobile App. Квиткиare on sale now and can be purchased at the WinStar World Casino and Resort box office, as well as through Ticketmaster and Bellator.com. Додаткові поєдинки будуть оголошені в найближчі тижні.
Fighting out of Port Moody, Британська Колумбія, Канада, Budd is set to enter the Bellator cage for the first time in 2019 and for the third time since claiming the inaugural Bellator women’s featherweight world title in 2017. Currently riding a winning streak of 10 кінці, including six straight since joining forces with Bellator in 2015, “The Jewel” has her eyes set on a third consecutive world title defense when she challenges the undefeated Rubin on July 12. Since knocking off Dutch legend Marloes Coenen for the 145-pound strap atBellator 174, the Gibson MMA-product has since collected back-to-back victories over top contendersАрлін Blencowe і Таліта Ногейра. With six of her 12 кар'єра перемог найближчого шляхом нокауту або подання, the former kickboxing standout will look to hand Rubin the first loss of her professional career.
Making her fifth appearance since signing with Bellator in 2017, Rubin looks to protect her unblemished professional mark en route to her first career women’s featherweight world title on July 12. Following a pair of notable knockouts in her first two promotional appearances atBellator 164 і Bellator 188, the 29-year-old prospect has bolstered her resume with dominating victories over the likes of Cindy Dandois and Iony Razafiarisonin each of her past two bouts. Now residing in Holon, Ізраїль, Rubin splits her time training between Tel Aviv and London’s Team Titan under the tutelage of veteran Brad Pickett. “Big Bad” will look to become the first fighter to beat Budd in almost eight years and join a select group of women that includes just Ronda Rousey and Amanda Nunes, who have succeeded against the champ in the past.
Updated Bellator: Budd vs. RubinКартка боротьби:
Women’s Featherweight World Title Bout:Юлія Бадд (12-2) проти. Ольга Рубін (6-0)
*Картка може бути змінена
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ЛОС-АНДЖЕЛЕС - Повна версія поєдинків для повернення Беллатора до казино та курорту WinStar World у Таккервілі, Оклахома. в цю п'ятницю, Березня 22 has been completed with a stacked four-fight main card and a total of 10 preliminary contests.
The main event of Friday’s card at 9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CT on Paramount Network, and simulcast on DAZN, will feature a 145-pound headliner, when former featherweight title contenderЕммануель Санчес (17-4) rematches the returningГеоргій Караханян (28-8-1, 1 Північна Кароліна). Rounding out the stacked main card will see a heavyweight matchup pitting England’sЛінтон Vassell (18-7, 1 Північна Кароліна) in his divisional debut against Russia’sВалентин Молдавський (7-1), the always-gameGerald Harris (25-7-1) returning to action against the surgingАнатолій Токов (27-2) in a middleweight contest and an intriguing middleweight contest between undefeated London Shootfighters-prospectNorbert Novenyi(2-0) and Kansas’Will Lavine (1-1).
The prelims forBellator 218: Санчес проти. Караханян 2 will be highlighted by multiple bouts featuring recent Bellator signings, including Duke Rufus-trained prospectДжордан Ньюман,the professional debut ofКрістіан Едвардс Академії ММА Джексона-Вінка в Альбукерке, Н.М., Sweden’sМалін Германссон (2-0) і Джонні Еблен (4-0), who brings his undefeated record to Bellator. Anatoly Tokov’s younger brother, Володимир Токов (3-0), will also enter the Bellator cage for the first time when he competes at lightweight againstRyan Walker (8-4). Додатково, seven-fight Bellator veteranJohn “Macapa” (21-4) meets 30-fight veteranКевін Крум (19-11) в напівлегкій вазі.
Bellator 218: Санчес проти. Караханян 2 will be broadcast Friday, Березня 22 on Paramount Network at 9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CT and will stream LIVE on DAZN. Preliminary action for both events will stream on Bellator.com and globally on the Bellator Mobile App.
Повний Bellator 218: Санчес проти. Караханян 2 Головна Карта:
Featherweight Main Event Bout:Еммануель Санчес (17-4) проти. Георгій Караханян (28-8-1, 1 Північна Кароліна)
ЛОС-АНДЖЕЛЕС– Bellator is proud to announce that both Patricio and Patricky Freire, better known to fans as the infamous “Pitbull Brothers,” will continue to compete inside the Bellator cage after signing exclusive multi-year, multi-fight extensions to remain with the promotion.
Fighting out of Natal, велика північна річка, Бразилія, the brothers have become synonymous with Bellator throughout their prolific careers. Having held titles and established themselves among the elite, there are very few names that appear in the Bellator record books more often than current featherweight champПатрісіо Pitbull (28-4) and his older brotherPatricky Pitbull(21-8).
“When I think about the talent on the Bellator roster, the Pitbull brothers are two of the fighters that immediately come to mind,”, - сказав президент Bellator Скотт Кокер. “They started early on in their careers here, have climbed to the top of their respective divisions and have come to represent what this promotion is all about. I’m thrilled that we’ll continue to see them compete inside the Bellator cage for our fans around the world for many years to come!"
“There are a lot of people on the Bellator roster I want to put my hands on – the first on the list, I’m fighting on May 11th, so renewing made perfect sense for me,” said Patricio. “I’m happy with the agreement and the plans for the future. Of all the fighters currently active on the promotion, I’m with Bellator the longest and the most successful. I plan to set that bar even higher. Роками, I said ‘I’d become the number one in the world here.’ If anyone still has any doubt, keep an eye on the next chapters.”
Patricky added, “Bellator is growing and so am I. I’m in the best moment of my career and the same can be said of the promotion with the quality of shows, the new TV deals and names under the roster. I’ve set the goal of becoming world champion and setting records. I already am the fighter with most finishes and fights in the organization and I don’t plan to let anyone catch up with me. I have grudges to settle and names to add to my belt. If things line up well, I’m looking at making noise in three weight classes in the near future, so expect the best of me! I’m glad to have reached a new agreement with Bellator and very excited for the new things to come.”
A two-time featherweight champion, Patricio “Pitbull” has competed for the promotion 20 times – winning 16 of those outings – and has successfully defended his belt three times since reclaiming the championship atBellator 178 проти Даніель Штраус. Зовсім недавно, Patricio defeatedЕммануель Санчес, edging out his opponent via unanimous decision atBellator 209 in Tel Aviv, Ізраїль. Заробивши фініш у 20 з його 28 виграє як професіонал, the reigning champion always brings an exciting style and fans can certainly expect more fireworks as he continues his run in Bellator. Patricio will now move up in weight to challenge current champМайкл Чандлерfor his lightweight crown in a long-awaited grudge match at Bellator’s return to Allstate Arena in Chicago on May 11.
A perennial lightweight contender since joining Bellator in 2011 на Bellator 36, the 33-year-old Patricky made an immediate impact by emphatically knocking out two true veterans of the sport and eventually competing in two tournament finals. Додатково, he holds the Bellator record for most fights with 21 and knockout wins with 10, including highlight-reel finishes overРайан Couture і Девід Rickels. Однак, his most impressive run has come as of late, stringing together seven wins in eight bouts and winning his last five againstДжош Томсон, Бен Хендерсон, Дерек Поля, Роджер Уерта а останнім часом проти Ryan Scopeна Bellator Newcastleлютого. 9.
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BELLATOR LIGHTWEIGHT CHAMP MICHAEL CHANDLER DEFENDS HIS TITLE AGAINST FEATHERWEIGHT KINGPIN PATRICIO ‘PITBULL’ IN LONG-AWAITED GRUDGE MATCH LIVE ON DAZN
THE WELTERWEIGHT WORLD GRAND PRIX CONTINUES WITH DOUGLAS LIMA TAKING ON MICHAEL ‘VENOM’ PAGE IN SEMI-FINAL ACTION
БІЛЬШЕ: UNDEFEATED PROSPECT A.J. MCKEE MEETS CHICAGO’S PAT CURRAN AND THE RETURN OF FORMER WWE STAR JAKE HAGER
ЛОС-АНДЖЕЛЕС– Bellator’s return to Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Погано. в суботу, Травня 11 is stacked with a must-see lineup of fights, headlined by current lightweight titleholderМайкл Чандлер(19-4) in his attempt to become the only man to defeat both Pitbull Brothers and put an end to their years-long rivalry, when he defends his belt against Bellator’s 145-pound champПатрік "Пітбуль" (28-4) в головній події Bellator 221 - which will be streamed live exclusively onDAZN.
The co-headliner will see former two-time Bellator welterweight championДуглас Ліма (30-7) face undefeatedМайкл "Яд" Сторінка (14-0), більш відомий шанувальникам як “MVP,” in the first semi-final matchup in Bellator’s Welterweight World Grand Prix. Each fighter has their eyes set on moving one step closer to becoming Bellator welterweight champ and taking home one million dollars.
На додаток, arguably one of the world’s top featherweight prospectsA.J. Маккі (13-0) will face the stiffest test of his young career when he fights two-time former Bellator featherweight championПет Карран(23-7) on Curran’s home turf. В кінці кінців, former WWE championДжейк Хагер (1-0) returns to the Bellator cage for the first time since his first-round submission victory in January looking to continue his early dominance inside the cage.
An exclusive online presale forBellator 221: Чандлер проти. Pitbull takes place between Wednesday, Лютого. 20 на 10 a.m. CT and Thursday, Лютого. 21 на 10 p.m. Коннектикут, with tickets going on-sale to the general public on Friday, Лютого. 22 на 12 p.m. Коннектикут. Tickets for the event will be available at the Allstate Arena box office, а також Ticketmaster.comand Bellator.com.
Bellator 221: Чандлер проти. Pitbull will be broadcast live onDAZN на 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT, в той час як попереднє дію буде текти по Bellator.com і в усьому світі на Bellator Mobile App. Додаткові поєдинки будуть оголошені в найближчі тижні.
One of the most-decorated fighters in Bellator history, Michael Chandler reclaimed the lightweight championship this past December to become a three-time titleholder. “Iron” has defeated a who’s who among the division’s elite, у тому числі Брент Примус, Бен Хендерсон, Patricky Pitbull (x2), Ямаучи до and Eddie Alvarez. The former University of Missouri wrestler from High Ridge, Мо, who now calls Nashville home, has had a slow-building feud with his May 11 противник, verbally sparring with his foe following wins over Patricio’s brother Patricky and on social media. Зараз, the time for talk is over and both will enter the Bellator cage to finally settle the score.
Родом з Наталу, велика північна річка, Бразилія, two-time featherweight champ Patricio “Pitbull” will enter the Bellator cage for a promotional record 21th time. With impressive wins to his name overДаніель Штраус (x3), Даніель Weichel (x2) і Пет Карран, he most recently defeatedЕммануель Санчес одноголосним рішенням суддів у Bellator 209. Moving up a weight class for the first time sinceBellator 160when he met Benson Henderson, “Pitbull” is planning to leave his mark in a new division and go down as one of the all-time greats. Заробивши фініш у 20 з його 28 виграє як професіонал, the reigning champion has become synonymous with excitement and fans can certainly expect more fireworks when looks to become a simultaneous two-division champion on May 11.
Fighting out of Atlanta, Га, by way of Goiania, Бразилія, Douglas “The Phenom” Lima has been a mainstay at the top of the 170-pound division for the better part of three years. With wins against the likes ofЛоуренс Ларкін, Андрій Корінців (x2), Пол Дейліand Ben Saunders, the 31-year-old advanced to the semifinals of the Welterweight World Grand Prix after a technical submission win against Koreshkov. A winner of nine out of his last 11 конкурси, the American Top Team product remains set on showing the world how dominant he truly is.
One of the most unorthodox strikers to ever compete, “MVP” has steadily worked his way up the welterweight ranks since signing with the organization in 2013. Known for his unique style and personality both inside the cage and out, every Michael Page fight is must-see entertainment. With an undefeated record of 14-0, і 11 of those victories coming by stoppage, the 31-year-old out of London Shootfighters advanced to the semifinals following a closely contested unanimous decision win against rival Paul Daley atBellator 216.
Fighting out of Long Beach, Каліфорнія., A.J. Маккіputs his undefeated record on the line against the former champ on May 11. Currently training alongside the likes ofАарон Піко,“Дитина шматочок” і Джої Девіс at The Body Shop under the tutelage of his father, MMA veteran Antonio McKee, the second-generation fighter has been making quite the name for himself since joining the professional ranks. На тільки 23 років, “Mercenary” has set the Bellator record for consecutive wins at 13, перемігши Daniel Crawford, Браян Мур, John “Macapa, Justin Lawrence andДомінік Маццотта по шляху. Known for his highlight-reel finishes, McKee will look to remain unbeaten and keep his name etched in the record books when he meets Curran atBellator 221. A former two-time Bellator world featherweight champion, Пет Карранreturns to the cage near his hometown looking to earn another shot at gold. Fighting out of Crystal Lake, Жорстоке., “Paddy Mike” is in the midst of a three-fight win streak that includes victories overЕммануель Санчес, John “Macapa”and Georgi Karakhanyan. The longtime Bellator veteran, who debuted atBellator 14 в 2010, owns additional wins overПатрісіо «Пітбулл,” Joe Warren, Роджер Уерта і Даніель Штраус. Також, a two-time Bellator tournament winner, the 31-year-old’s return to the top of the 145-pound division begins with a tough test against McKee.
A native of Perry, Оклахома., Hager emphatically showed the world that he belongs in the sport of MMA with a submission win over J.W. Kizerна Bellator 214 у січні. A collegiate wrestler at the University of Oklahoma, where he was an All-American and set the school record for most pins at the 285-pound weight class in a single season with 30. Following graduation and a conversation with legendary pro wrestling announcer and fellow Oklahoma Sooner, Джим Росс, Hager made the transition to professional wrestling and signed with World Wrestling Entertainment. While in WWE, Hager would go on to claim multiple coveted professional titles during his time with the organization, including the WWE World Heavyweight Championship, ECW Championship and WWE United States Championship. Зараз, the man also known to fans around the globe as “Jack Swagger” will return to action MMA action in Chicago against a soon-to-be-announced heavyweight opponent.
