Bellator signs Russian prospect Magomed Saadulaev

Bellator Fighting Championships has signed once-beaten Russian prospect Magomed Saadulaev (14-1 MMA, 0-0 BFC).

MMAjunkie.com (www.mmajunkie.com) today confirmed the deal with sources close to the fighter.

Saadulaev, who has competed at welterweight in his native nation, is expected to drop to 155 pounds under the Bellator banner.

Saadulaev is expected to make his debut in a non-tournament bout during Bellator's upcoming sixth season and could potentially fight in a future tournament, as well.

Fighting professionally since 2008, Saadulaev has racked up 14 wins in 15 contests. Eight of those wins have come via submission while the rest have been earned via decision.

Saadulaev currently boasts a three-fight win streak, earned following his lone career defeat.

Bellator's upcoming sixth season kicks off on March 9 with Bellator 60. The promotion is hosting season-six tourneys in the bantamweight, featherweight, lightweight, welterweight and middleweight divisions. Each tourney winner gets $100,000 in total pay and a guaranteed title shot.

Bellator has discovered the eastern european fountain of talented fighters. I love it!

They need to stop stealing M-1 fighters though.

ZuffaKiller wrote:They need to stop stealing M-1 fighters though.

No doubt and I think Bellator got M-1s warning. There are tons of talented fighers from that area, just don´t take the M-1 title contenders.

Gonna have to start calling them Bellatov or Bolshitov FC. My feelings are mixed. Bolshit haha.

If Bellator is gonna sign something now, please god be willing it is the ring and Russian MMA rules!

Dagwood wrote:Gonna have to start calling them Bellatov or Bolshitov FC. My feelings are mixed. Bolshit haha.

If Bellator is gonna sign something now, please god be willing it is the ring and Russian MMA rules!

If Bellator switch to a ring I will surrender completely. It would give the promotion a completely new look. Tourneys with world class fighters in a ring on a regular basis.

Its just as much as the fault of the fighters for wanting to make the jump, so don't put all the blame on Bellator.

moronoRepublic wrote:Its just as much as the fault of the fighters for wanting to make the jump, so don't put all the blame on Bellator.

idk. can't blame them 'if' there going for a better opportunity money-wise. most fighters are starving.

they should just share fighters your never going to take down Satan if you cant work as a team.

PRIDE NEVER DIE wrote:they should just share fighters your never going to take down Satan if you cant work as a team.

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By this post and your sig... you're gonna fit here just fine.