The Bellator tournament format has the built-in framework to generate stars in a hurry.
It’s cruel on mind and body, but going from relative unknown to a headlining commodity can become reality with only three wins in a matter of weeks.
Dave Jansen hopes to kick off his quick ascent when he faces Magomed Saadulaev on the main card of Bellator 77, which takes place Friday at Reading Eagle Theatre in the Sovereign Center in Reading, Penn.