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Bellator MMA has announced the opening round of its World Heavyweight Grand Prix 2018 matches, as well as the official promo video to get mixed martial arts (MMA) fans excited for the upcoming single-elimination tournament.
The dates and the brackets for the bouts can be found below.
Bellator 192 at The Forum – Jan. 20, 2018: Quinton "Rampage" Jackson (37-12) vs. Chael Sonnen (30-15-1)
Bellator 194 at Mohegan Sun Arena – Feb. 16, 2018: Matt Mitrione (12-5) vs. Roy Nelson (23-14)
Bellator at Allstate Arena – April, 2018: Fedor Emelianenko (36-5, 1 NC) vs. Frank Mir (18-11)
Bellator at SAP Center – May, 2018: Ryan Bader (24-5) vs. "King Mo" Lawal (21-6, 1 NC)
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