Bellator Signs Jacob McClintock
Confirming rumors circling the MMA news boards, Bellator Fighting Championships officially announced the signing of mixed martial artist Jacob McClintock. The undefeated McClintock (6-0) recently fought under the Ultimate Warrior Challenge banner, a regional MMA promotion in the Washington D.C. area.
McClintock comes from the stable of fighters under the Arizona Combat Sports team. That outfit is home to other top MMA fighters that include WEC champion Jamie Varner, TUF 8 champion Ryan Bader, and UFC top contender Aaron Simpson. McClintock is consider by many to be the next future star coming out of that group.
“Jacob’s ability, coupled with his exciting and aggressive style, falls right in line with what we are looking for at Bellator,” said Bellator founder and CEO Bjorn Rebney. “Last season, Joe Soto and Lyman Good went from anonymity to become world champions. Jacob has the tools to do the same. With his addition, welterweight is shaping up to be a great division for our Season 2 tournament.”
McClintock is the second major signing in as many days for Bellator, having announced the signing of former Olympian Ben Askren on December 9th. McClintock and Askren will both compete in the welterweight (170lbs.) division for Bellator. The winner of the 8-man tournament receives an automatic title shot at reigning undefeated champion, Lyman Good (10-0).
Bellator appears to be off to a great start in courting top-class fighters for its upcoming Season 2. With the format of controlling your own destiny in the tournament coupled with a live national broadcast, it seems to be generating the appeal to fighters ready for a breakthrough. Not to mention that MMA fans will now longer have to pay extra to see their favorite sport.
Tags: bellator, ben askren, jacob mcclintock, mixed martial arts, mma
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