Bellator MMA’s Heavyweight Grand Prix is set to begin 2018. Throughout the course of the year at Bellator MMA events, select fighters who tip the scale anywhere between 205-265 pounds will square off in an eight-man elimination tournament, with each bracket whittling the field down to a new world champion.
The mixed martial arts (MMA) promotion recently revealed the star-studded event poster, confirming the already-announced field of participants who will compete for the championship. Pictured above from left to right: Frank Mir, Muhammed “King Mo” Lawal, Chael Sonnen, Matt Mitrione, Roy “Big Country” Nelson, “The Last Emperor” Fedor Emelianenko, Quinton “Rampage” Jackson and current Light Heavyweight champion Ryan “Darth” Bader.
To check out the latest Bellator MMA-related news and notes be sure to hit up our comprehensive news archive right here.