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<\/a>Streaming exclusively on DAZN, the world\u2019s first truly dedicated LIVE sports streaming service, the first round includes a highly anticipated grudge match, a trilogy matchup between former champs looking to reclaim the title, a battle of undefeated elite prospects and a championship on the line. Click here to view the full Bellator Welterweight World Grand Prix on DAZN bracket unveiling on YouTube.<\/p>\nIt all begins with Bellator 206 on September 29 at SAP Center in San Jose, Calif., as former champions Douglas \u201cThe Phenom\u201d Lima (29-7) and Andrey \u201cSpartan\u201d Koreshkov (21-2) square off in an exciting trilogy bout. With the series tied at one win apiece, fans can expect fireworks in this long-awaited rubber match between two of the absolute best welterweights in the world. Coinciding with DAZN\u2019s September U.S. launch, this event will stream live and exclusively on DAZN beginning at 10 p.m. ET\/7 p.m. PT.<\/p>\n
The remaining first-round matchups feature six more of the world\u2019s best 170-pounders, including an explosive all-British grudge match between MMA veteran Paul \u201cSemtex\u201d Daley (40-16-2) and the flashy undefeated Michael \u201cVenom\u201d Page (13-0), more commonly known to fans as \u201cMVP.\u201d Additionally, former three-time NCAA Division 1 National Champion wrestler from Penn State \u201cEZ\u201d Ed Ruth (6-0) will test his skills against undefeated Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt Neiman Gracie (8-0), while the fourth and final first round bout of the Grand Prix will feature current Bellator welterweight champion Rory \u201cRed King\u201d MacDonald (20-4) defending his title against former Purdue wrestler and perennial contender Jon Fitch (31-7-1, 1 NC).<\/p>\n
In addition, a bout pitting Lorenz \u201cThe Monsoon\u201d Larkin (19-7, 1 NC) against unbeaten Yaroslav \u201cDynamo\u201d Amosov (20-0) will serve as a tournament alternate contest, with the victor available to fill in due to any unforeseen circumstances where a prior winner is unable to compete. Dates and locations for the remaining first round bouts, semi-finals and final will be determined at a later date.<\/p>\n
All Bellator Welterweight World Grand Prix on DAZN contests will consist of five rounds. Beginning with MacDonald versus Fitch, each time an athlete enters a tournament bout as champion, the Bellator welterweight title will be on the line, culminating in the Welterweight World Grand Prix on DAZN winner becoming the undisputed Bellator welterweight champion.<\/p>\n
Earlier this year, Bellator and DAZN announced a multi-year landmark distribution agreement. DAZN, the world\u2019s largest dedicated live sports streaming service and part of Perform Group, will feature seven exclusive stacked fight cards per year on DAZN and another 15 that are simulcast across Paramount Network and DAZN. 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 for $9.99 a month, with the first month free for new subscribers.<\/p>\n
Bellator Welterweight World Grand Prix on DAZN First-Round Matchups:<\/p>\n
Bellator 206 at SAP Center \u2013 Sept. 29: Douglas Lima (29-7) vs. Andrey Koreshkov (21-2)<\/p>\n
TBA: Paul Daley (40-16-2) vs. Michael Page (13-0)<\/p>\n
TBA: Neiman Gracie (8-0) vs. Ed Ruth (6-0)<\/p>\n
TBA: Rory MacDonald (20-4) vs. Jon Fitch (31-7-1, 1 NC)<\/p>\n
Alternate Bout – TBA: Lorenz Larkin (19-7, 1 NC) vs. Yaroslav Amosov (20-0)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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