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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,"Bellator Başkanı Scott Coker dedi. “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, KADINLARIN MMA TARİHİNDEKİ EN BÜYÜK SÖZLEŞMEYE KRİZ 'CYBORG' İMZALANDI

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LOS ANGELES - Bellator imzalandığını duyurmaktan gurur duyar Cristiane "Cyborg" Justino (21-2, 1 NC) organizasyona. Kadın MMA tarihindeki türünün en büyüğü olan anlaşma, yalnızca "Cyborg’un" yeteneklerini birkaç yıl boyunca güvence altına alıyor, Çok kavga sözleşmesi.

"Cyborg" mevcut şampiyona katıldıJulia Budd, Olga Rubin, Arlene Blencowe, Janay Harding veLeslie Smithdiğerleri arasında, Bellator’un 145 kiloluk ağırlık sınıfını, MMA’daki en güçlü kadın tüy siklet bölümü olarak güçlendirmek.

"Cyborg", UFC'de üç yıllık bir çalışmanın ardından Bellator'a katıldı, Birden fazla dünya şampiyonluğu ve Holly Holm'a karşı kayda değer zaferler içeren 20 dövüşlü yenilmez seri, Tonya Evinger, Marloes Coenen ve Leslie Smith. Özellikle, 34 yaşındaki Curitiba, Yerli Brezilya, Strikeforce Women’s Featherweight'in ilk açılışında şampiyondu, Gina Carano'yu şampiyonluk için yenmek 2009.

"Otuz yılı aşkın süredir dövüş sporlarını desteklemek için sayısız sporcuyla çalıştım., ancak "Cyborg" gibisi yok,Bellator Başkanı Scott Coker,. "Kafese yürüdüğü andan itibaren kalabalığı heyecanlandırma yeteneği özeldir., ve geçmişte birkaç dövüşünü desteklemenin zevkini yaşadı, Onu bir kez daha terfi ettirme fırsatını dört gözle bekliyorum. "Cyborg", spor tarihindeki en baskın kadın dövüşçüdür ve Bellator'a mükemmel bir şekilde uyacaktır., şampiyon Julia Budd ve dünyadaki en iyi kadın tüy siklet bölümünü oluşturan diğer kadınların gelişini heyecanla bekledikleri yer. "

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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

 

MELEKLER - 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, Aralık ayında 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,"Coker dedi. “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. Honolulu Blaisdell Arena, 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) karşılar Javy Ayala (10-7) in a heavyweight clash.

Bellator and USO Present: Salute the Troops will air on Paramount Network on Friday, Aralık 14 at 10 um. VE / 9 p.m. CT and will be simulcast on CMT. The event will also stream LIVE on DAZN, while preliminary bouts will stream on Bellator.com ve küresel üzerinde Bellator Mobil Uygulaması. Ek nöbetleri önümüzdeki haftalarda açıklanacak.

 

 

 

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. Şimdi, 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, dahil Benson

Henderson, Patricky Pitbull (x2), Yamauchi kadar 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 Sonbahar. 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, Kaliforniya., 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 Cumartesi günü, Aralık 15, airing exclusively on DAZN. This highly-anticipated fight card includes Bellator women’s flyweight champ Ilima-Lei Macfarlane defending her title against Valorie Létourneau, Lyoto Machida making his Bellator debut against former champ Rafael Carvalho, Neiman Gracie alarak Ve 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 ve 15. More details to come soon.

 

Güncelleme Bellator and USO Present: Salute the Troops Dövüş Kart:

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

Ağır Ana Kart Bout: Frank Mir (18-12) vs. Javy Ayala (10-7)

 

*değişime Kart tabi

 

 

 

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Bellator 206: MOUSASI vs. MACDONALD RESULTS & FOTOĞRAFLAR

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Complete Fight Night Photos

Bellator 206: Mousasi vs. MacDonald Ana Kart Sonuçlar:

Gegard Mousasi (44-6-2) mağlup Rory MacDonald (20-5) TKO üzerinden (yumruklar) at 3:23 yuvarlak iki

Quinton "Rampage" Jackson (38-13) mağlup Wanderlei Silva (35-14) TKO üzerinden (yumruklar) at 4:32 yuvarlak iki

Douglas Lima (30-7) mağlup Andrey Koreshkov (21-3) Teknik sunulması yoluyla (Arka çıplak bobini) at 3:04 turda beş

Aaron Pico (4-1) mağlup Leandro Higo (18-5) KO aracılığıyla (yumruklar) at 3:19 Yuvarlak biri

Keri Taylor-Melendez (3-0) mağlup Dakota Zimmerman (0-1) Bölünmüş kararı ile (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Gaston Bolanos (4-1) mağlup Ysidro Gutierrez (4-3) nakavtla yoluyla (yumruklar) at 1:37 yuvarlak iki

 

Ön Kart Sonuçlar:

Adam Piccolotti (11-2) mağlup James Terry (20-10) oybirliği kararı ile (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)

Jeremiah Monaghan (12-6) mağlup Justin Smitley (10-8-1) TKO üzerinden (yumruklar) at 3:28 Yuvarlak biri

Arlene Blencowe (11-7) mağlup Amber Leibrock (3-2) TKO üzerinden (slam, yumruklar) at 1:23 yuvarlak üç

Josh San Diego (8-4) mağlup Joe Neal (6-4) Bölünmüş kararı ile (29-28, 27-30, 29-28)

Chuck Campbell (1-0) mağlup Joseph Ramirez (1-2) oybirliği kararı ile (30-27 x3)

Anthony Figueroa Jr. (1-0) mağlup Samuel Romero (0-2) oybirliği kararı ile (29-27, 28-26, 29-26)

Cass Bell (2-0) mağlup Ty Costa (3-4) via verbal submission (Armbar) 3:06 yuvarlak iki

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 & FOTOĞRAFLAR

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

 

WEIGH-IN FOTOĞRAFLAR | WEIGH-IN VIDEO HERE

Tamamlamak, tam, eksiksiz Bellator 206 Tartım Sonuçları:

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

Ağır 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)

Tüy Siklet Ana Kart Maçı: Aaron Pico (145.7) vs. Leandro Higo (145.1)

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

Tüy Siklet Ana Kart Maçı: Gaston Bolanos (145.2) vs. Ysidro Gutierrez (145.3)

 

Ön Kart:

160-Pound Catchweight Hazırlık Maçı: Adam Piccolotti (159.1) vs. James Terry (160)

Tüy Ön Bout: Jeremiah Monaghan (144.9) vs. Justin Smitley (144.2)

Bayanlar Tüy Sıklet Hazırlık Maçı: Amber Leibrock (145.4) vs. Arlene Blencowe (145.3)

Tüy Ön Bout: Josh San Diego (139.2) vs. Joe Neal (139.9)

Bantamweight Hazırlık Maçı: Cass Bell (136) vs. Ty Costa (136)

Bantamweight Hazırlık Maçı: Isaiah Gonzalez (135.8) vs. Khai Wu (136)

Tüy Ön Bout: Jacob Ycaro (145.3) vs. Ignacio Ortiz (144.9)

Tüy Ön Bout: Laird Anderson (145.8) vs. Ahmed Abdelaziz (147.3)*

Hafif Ağır Sıklet Hazırlık Maçı: Chuck Campbell (205.6) vs. Joseph Ramirez (202.4)

Hafif Ön Bout: Anthony Figueroa Jr. (156) vs. Samuel Romero (156)

 

*Cevapsız kilo

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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 AÇIK Eylül. 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, Almanya, Austria, Switzerland and Japan.

 

 

 

“The exciting new partnership with DAZN is a game-changer for Bellator,"Bellator Başkanı Scott Coker dedi. “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. Daha, 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, Başkan, Paramount Ağı, TV Land and CMT.

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

Also included on Yedi. 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, Haziran 27 Perşembe gününe kadar, Haziran 28, with tickets going on sale to the general public on Cuma, Haziran 29 at 10 a.m. PT. Biletler sadece başlar $30 and will be available at the ThreatMetrix Ticket Office at SAP Center at San Jose, hem de Bellator.com and Ticketmaster.

 

 

 

The event will air live on DAZN at 10 um. VE/7 um. PT. Ek nöbetleri önümüzdeki haftalarda açıklanacak. 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. Şimdi, 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. Şimdi, 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 efsanevi kariyeri onu sporda önde gelen isimleri de karşı rekabet gördü, Yol boyunca taraftarların sadık ordu üreten. Eski GURUR ve UFC şampiyonu Chuck Liddell gibilerle onun epik savaşlar boyunca racked olduğunu birçok epik vurgulamak makara çarparak ve knock-out gurur sahibidir, dan Henderson, "Kral Mo,Kevin Randleman ve, belki de en-özellikle, his trilogy with fellow Bellator athlete Wanderlei Silva, who he now meets at heavyweight on Yedi. 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), Yılın KO (2008) and multiple “Fight of the Night” awards. En son olarak, the Brazilian native made his Bellator debut against Chael Sonnen in the main event of Bellator: NYC.

 

Updated Bellator Fight Card:

Orta Siklet Dünya Şampiyonluğu: Gegard Mousasi (44-6-2) vs. Rory MacDonald (20-4)

Ağır Sıklet Özellik Maçı: Quinton "Rampage" Jackson (37-13) vs. Wanderlei Silva (35-13)

Welterweight World Grand Prix First Round Bout

 

 

*değişime Kart tabi.

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‘BIG’ JOHN MCCARTHY TO JOIN BELLATOR BROADCAST TEAM

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WILL MAKE COLOR COMMENTARY DEBUT AT Bellator 192 AÇIK JAN. 20 - CANLI AÇIK ÜSTÜN AĞ

AYRICA, CHAEL SONNEN SIGNS EXTENSION TO REMAIN IN BROADCAST BOOTH

MELEKLER - 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 üzerinde Cumartesi, Ocak 20.

 

“With the addition of ‘Big’ John to our broadcast team, we have put together the premier group of MMA commentators ahead of our Ocak. 20 debut on the Paramount Network,Bellator Başkanı Scott Coker,. “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 yıl, “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.”

 

Ek olarak, Chael Sonnen has signed an extension to remain a part of select Bellator broadcasts, breaking down all the action alongside Bellator announcers Mike Goldberg ve Mauro Ranallo.

 

Chael Sonnen, 44 dövüş kariyerinin çoğunu UFC ve WEC ile geçirdi., eski orta sıklet şampiyonu Michael Bisping'i yendiğini gören bir koşu, ve Jon Jones'un beğenileriyle rekabet edin, Anderson Silva (iki kere), Rashad Evans, "Shogun" Rua, Demian Maia ve Brian Stann. Halka içi hareketine ek olarak, Batı Linn, Cevher. yerli kamera önünde olma sanatında ustalaştı, hem ESPN hem de Fox Sports için yayın çalışması yapmış olmak. Aktif MMA yarışmasından üç yıllık bir aradan sonra, Sonnen kafese geri döndü 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 Ocak. 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 haritasını görüntüle 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 özel için, Çok kavga sözleşmesi.

 

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,"Bellator Başkanı Scott Coker dedi. “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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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(Sahneye ilk çıkış), Kristi Lopez (2-0), Na Liang (6-0) ve Juliana Velasquez (5-0) to multi-fight contracts that will see them compete in Bellator’s emerging 125-pound division. Ayrıca, 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,"Bellator Başkanı Scott Coker dedi. “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, gibi Keri Taylor-Melendez (1-0), Ilima-Lei Macfarlane (6-0),Anastasia Yankova (5-0), Emily Ducote (5-2), Colleen Schneider (11-7) ve 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. Şimdi, 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, Kolombiya, 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, Kaliforniya., Kristi Lopez will enter the Bellator fray as she prepares for her third professional bout. Bundan önce, “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 saniye. 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.

At yenilmez 30 yaş, Juliana Velasquez trains under the Nogueira brothers in Brazil, carrying one of the most famous names in MMA with her inside the Bellator cage. Ayrıca, 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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Nisan 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. “Gerçekten, benim için, 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, 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

karşı forma döndü (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