Rick Hawn signs with Titan FC, debuts in Lowell, MA 12/19
Jeff Aronson: “Rick Hawn is one of the premier fighters available anywhere. Titan views this as a massive signing. What a way to finish out 2014.”
The Bellator roster doubtless faces massive cuts, as the promotion moves from weekly shows to monthly shows. Further, new president Scott Coker and new matchmaker Rich Chou have said they are eyeing new talent, which will necessitate further releases still.
One recent release was former Olympic Judoka Rick Hawn, who twice won Bellator tournaments. However, as one door closed, a number of other promotions opened their door to Hawn, and Titan FC ended up landing the prize, with a four-fight deal.
Massachusetts native Hawn will make his Titan FC debut at Titan 32 on Dec. 19 at the Tsongas Arena in Lowell, Mass. Opponent is TBA.
“Rick is one of the premier fighters available anywhere,” Titan FC CEO Jeff Aronson said to Ariel Helwani for MMAFighting. “Titan views this as a massive signing. What a way to finish out 2014.”
Titan 32 will be headlined by Dave Herman vs. Jon Madsen for the Titan FC heavyweight title, and will air live on CBS Sports Network.