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Bellator is ripping a page right from the Vince McMahon playbook ... using giant screens, loud music and cool graphics to make the walk-to-the-ring at their MMA event feel just like WWE.

TMZ Sports has footage of the new stage in action -- which is set to debut at Bellator 131 on Saturday -- and it's awesome.

It's clear the MMA company is using pro-wrestling style entertainment to change it's image under the helm of new CEO Scott Coker ... with Tito Ortiz and Stephan Bonnar having a Hulk vs. Ultimate Warrior-style face off to promote the fight back in September.