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Bellator középsúlyú CHAMPION RAFAEL LOVATO JR. Lemond CÍM A folyamatos orvosi problémák

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LOS ANGELES - Miután a orvosi komplikációk, amelyek arra közzéteszi az ismertetett Rafael Lovato Jr.. (10-0) a múlt hónap végén, A Bellator középsúlyú bajnok úgy döntött, hogy lemond a 185 lb világbajnoki címet. A veretlen Lovato Jr. legyőzte a korábbi bajnok Gegard Mousasi, hogy megnyerje a címet Bellator 223 Londonban június 22, 2019.



„Utam a csapatommal és a család lesz a Bellator középsúlyú világbajnok hihetetlen volt, és amit én vigyázok örökre,”Mondta Lovato Jr. „Azt álmodtam, hogy hosszú uralkodása bajnok, de néha az élet egy másik tervet. Bellator nagyon támogató e nehéz folyamat, a helyzet, hogy valójában soha nem történt meg a mi sport. Tudom, hogy a szétválás kell lépni, amíg én vagyok a pálya szélén, és kívánok mindenkinek jó harcol az utat, hogy a szalag. Fogok dolgozni, hogy jöjjön vissza, ha ez lehetséges -, és ha nem, az élet továbbra is elképesztő számomra, és várom, hogy együtt dolgozhassunk Bellator más módon.”



„Ez már egy hihetetlenül kihívást ideje Lovato Jr., csapata és a családja otthon,”Mondta Bellator elnök Scott Coker. „Ő egy igazi harcos a sport, és nem tudom elégszer mondani neki, amiért ilyen nehéz döntés. Az egészsége az elsődleges számunkra, és mi továbbra is együtt dolgozni vele foglalkozó következő lépéseket pályafutását.”



Bellator bejelenti terveit a betöltetlen középsúlyú címet az elkövetkező napokban.



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Bellator JELZÉSEK CRIS „CYBORG” A legnagyobb szerződéses női MMA TÖRTÉNETE

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LOS ANGELES - Bellator büszkén jelenti be az aláírását Cristiane "Cyborg" Justino (21-2, 1 NC) a szervezet. Az ügylet - a legnagyobb a maga nemében a női MMA történetében - kizárólag biztosítja „kiborg” tehetségek több évre, multi-harc szerződés.

„Cyborg” csatlakozik a jelenlegi bajnokJulia Budd, Olga Rubin, Arlene Blencowe, Janay Harding ésLeslie Smithtöbbek között a, megerősíthetjük Bellator 145 kilogrammos súlycsoportban, mint a legerősebb női pehelysúlyú részlege MMA.

„Cyborg” csatlakozik Bellator követő három éves távon az UFC, több világbajnoki címet és 20 küzdelem veretlen széria, amely magában foglalja említésre méltó győzelem ellen Holly Holm, Tonya Evinger, Marloes Coenen és Leslie Smith. nevezetesen, A 34 éves Curitiba, Brazília őshonos volt az alakuló Strikeforce Női Featherweight Champion, legyőzése Gina Carano a címet 2009.

„Dolgoztam számtalan sportolók több mint a harminc-egynéhány évben előmozdítása küzdősportok, de nincs egy egész, mint a „Cyborg”,”Bellator elnök Scott Coker mondta. „Az ő képessége, hogy gerjeszti a tömeg attól a pillanattól kezdve ő teszi meg séta a ketrec különleges, és miután volt szerencsém támogatása több lány harcol a múltban, Várom, hogy lehetőséget előmozdítása neki ismét. „Cyborg” a legdominánsabb nőstény harcos a sportág történetében, és ő lesz a tökéletes illeszkedést itt Bellator, ahol bajnok Julia Budd és a többi nő, hogy töltsük fel a legjobb női pehelysúlyú részlege a világ várva várt érkezése.”

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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

 

LOS ANGELES - Tiszteletére a bátor férfiak és nők az Egyesült Államokat. Fegyveres erők, Bellator MMA has partnered with the USO to present a special live event free for the troops, együtt a barátok és a család, december 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,"Mondta 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 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) megfelel Javy Ayala (10-7) nehézsúlyú összecsapásban.

Bellator and USO Present: Salute a csapatok kerül adásba Paramount Network pénteken, December 14 at 10 p.m. ÉS / 9 p.m. CT and will be simulcast on CMT. The event will also stream LIVE on DAZN, míg az előzetes roham lesz stream Bellator.com és világszerte a Bellator mobilalkalmazás. További mérkőzések kerül be az elkövetkező hetekben.

 

 

 

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. Most, 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, beleértve Benson

Henderson, Patricky Pitbull (x2), Yamauchi up 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 Szergej 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, Kalifornia., Ayala returns hoping to yet again shock the world and defeat one of the greatest heavyweights in MMA history.

 

 

 

Ez felejthetetlen éjszakát része lesz egy történelmi hétvégén zárul a korábban bejelentett Bellator Hawaii szombat, December 15, airing exclusively on DAZN. This highly-anticipated fight card includes Bellator women’s flyweight champ Ilima-Lei Macfarlane megvédeni a címét ellen Valvanrie Létourneau, Lyoto Machida making his Bellator debut against former champ Rafael Carvalho, Neiman Gracie figyelembe a És Ruth in an opening round matchup in the Bellator Welterweight World Grand Prix and much more.

 

 

Bellator és az USO is partner egy hétig a különleges események Hawaii vezető a nagy hétvégi izgalmas harcok december 14 és 15. More details to come soon.

 

Korszerűsített Bellator and USO Present: Salute a csapatok Fight Card:

Könnyűsúlyú világbajnoki cím főversenye: Brent Primus (8-0) vs. Michael Chandler (18-4)

Nehézsúlyú főkártya: Frank Mir (18-12) vs. Javy Ayala (10-7)

 

*Card változhatnak

 

 

 

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Bellator 206: MOUSASI vs. MACDONALD RESULTS & FOTÓK

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Bellator 206: Mousasi vs. MacDonald Fő Card Eredmények:

Gegard Mousasi (44-6-2) legyőzött Rory MacDonald (20-5) via TKO (ütések) at 3:23 A második körben

Quinton "Rampage" Jackson (38-13) legyőzött Wanderlei Silva (35-14) via TKO (ütések) at 4:32 A második körben

Douglas Lima (30-7) legyőzött Andrey Koreshkov (21-3) via műszaki benyújtása (hátsó meztelen fojtó) at 3:04 A kerek öt

Aaron Pico (4-1) legyőzött Leandro Higo (18-5) keresztül KO (ütések) at 3:19 A kerek egy

Keri Taylor-Melendez (3-0) legyőzött Dakota Zimmerman (0-1) keresztül osztott döntést (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Gaston Bolanos (4-1) legyőzött Ysidro Gutierrez (4-3) keresztül kieséses (ütések) at 1:37 A második körben

 

Előzetes Card Eredmények:

Adam Piccolot (11-2) legyőzött James Terry (20-10) via egyhangú döntést (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)

Jeremiah Monaghan (12-6) legyőzött Justin Smitley (10-8-1) via TKO (ütések) at 3:28 A kerek egy

Arlene Blencowe (11-7) legyőzött Amber Leibrock (3-2) via TKO (slam, ütések) at 1:23 A kerek három

Josh San Diego (8-4) legyőzött Joe Neal (6-4) keresztül osztott döntést (29-28, 27-30, 29-28)

Chuck Campbell (1-0) legyőzött Joseph Ramirez (1-2) via egyhangú döntést (30-27 X3)

Anthony Figueroa Jr. (1-0) legyőzött Samuel Romero (0-2) via egyhangú döntést (29-27, 28-26, 29-26)

Cass Bell (2-0) legyőzött Ty Costa (3-4) verbális benyújtása (armbar) 3:06 A második körben

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 & FOTÓK

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

 

Mérlegelés FOTÓK | WEIGH-IN VIDEO HERE

teljes Bellator 206 Mérlegelés eredményei:

Középsúlyú világbajnoki főverseny: 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)

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

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

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

 

Előzetes Card:

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

Featherweight Előzetes Bout: Jeremiah Monaghan (144.9) vs. Justin Smitley (144.2)

Női pehelysúly előzetes viadal: Amber Leibrock (145.4) vs. Arlene Blencowe (145.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Félnehézsúlyú Előzetes Bout: Chuck Campbell (205.6) vs. Joseph Ramirez (202.4)

Könnyű Előzetes Bout: Anthony Figueroa Jr. (156) vs. Samuel Romero (156)

 

*Elmaradt súly

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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 Szeptember. 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, Németország, Ausztria, Switzerland and Japan.

 

 

 

“The exciting new partnership with DAZN is a game-changer for Bellator,”Mondta Bellator elnök 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. Több, 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, Elnök, Paramount Network, TV Land and CMT.

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

Also included on Hét. 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, Június 27 csütörtökig, Június 28, with tickets going on sale to the general public on Péntek, Június 29 at 10 a.m. PT. Jegyek kezdődik csak $30 and will be available at the ThreatMetrix Ticket Office at SAP Center at San Jose, valamint Bellator.com and Ticketmaster.

 

 

 

The event will air live on DAZN at 10 p.m. ÉS/7 p.m. PT. További mérkőzések kerül be a következő hetekben. 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. Most, 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. Most, 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 legendás karrierje sem látta versenyezni néhány felső nevek a sport, létrehozunk egy hű hadsereg rajongók az út mentén. Az egykori büszkesége és UFC bajnok büszke tulajdonosa sok epikus kiemelés tárcsás slams és kiütéssel, hogy ő törte fel az egész az ő epikus csaták a szereti a Chuck Liddell, dan Henderson, “King Mo,” Kevin Randleman and, talán a legnagyobb nevezetesen, his trilogy with fellow Bellator athlete Wanderlei Silva, who he now meets at heavyweight on Hét. 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 Év (2008) and multiple “Fight of the Night” awards. Legutóbb, the Brazilian native made his Bellator debut against Chael Sonnen in the main event of Bellator: NYC.

 

Updated Bellator Fight Card:

Középsúlyú világbajnoki címét Bout: Gegard Mousasi (44-6-2) vs. Rory MacDonald (20-4)

Heavyweight Feature Bout: Quinton "Rampage" Jackson (37-13) vs. Wanderlei Silva (35-13)

Welterweight World Grand Prix First Round Bout

 

 

*Card változhatnak.

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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 HÁLÓZAT

IS, CHAEL SONNEN SIGNS EXTENSION TO REMAIN IN BROADCAST BOOTH

LOS ANGELES - 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 tovább Szombat, Január 20.

 

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

 

Over the past 20 év, “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.”

 

Ezenkívül, Chael Sonnen has signed an extension to remain a part of select Bellator broadcasts, breaking down all the action alongside Bellator announcers Mike Goldberg és 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 (kétszer), 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 at 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 Január. 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 egy exkluzív, multi-harc szerződés.

 

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. Prior to his UFC tenure, 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,”Mondta Bellator elnök 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 vadászat, 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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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(Bemutatkozás), Kristi Lopez (2-0), Na Liang (6-0) és Juliana Velasquez (5-0) to multi-fight contracts that will see them compete in Bellator’s emerging 125-pound division. Továbbá, 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,”Mondta Bellator elnök 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, such as Keri Taylor-Melendez (1-0), Ilima-Lei Macfarlane (6-0),Anastasia Yankova (5-0), Emily Ducote (5-2), Colleen Schneider (11-7) és 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. Most, 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, Colombia, 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, Kalifornia., Kristi Lopez will enter the Bellator fray as she prepares for her third professional bout. Ezt megelőzően, “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 másodperc. 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.

Undefeated at 30 éves kor, Juliana Velasquez trains under the Nogueira brothers in Brazil, carrying one of the most famous names in MMA with her inside the Bellator cage. Továbbá, 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 IN TORINO

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Április 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.”

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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. “Igazán, for me, 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: “He was tough, harcolni jött. 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