See tonight’s video of the announcement here LOS ANGELES – A previously announced BELLATOR MMA Light Heavyweight World Championship bout between Vadim Nemkov (14-2) en Anthony "Rumble" Johnson has been cancelled following the news that “Rumble” has been forced to withdraw from the bout due to an undisclosed illness . As gevolg daarvan, official BELLATOR Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix alternate Julius Anglickas (10-1) has been called upon to fill-in for Johnson in the semifinal bout and will now challenge defending champion Nemkov on Saturday , Oktober. 16 in die belangrikste gebeurtenis van BELLATOR 268: Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix Semifinals at the Footprint Center in Phoenix . After earning the distinction of alternate in BELLATOR MMA’s Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix following a victory over Gregory Milliard at BELLATOR 257 , the 30-year-old Lithuanian will now have the golden opportunity to showcase his skills on MMA’s biggest stage , win BELLATOR gold and move to the grand prix finals . Anglickas’ original opponent No . 10 ranked light heavyweight Karl Albrektsson (12-3) will now meet Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov (18-6-1) during the preliminary card . Ook, a bantamweight tilt between undefeated Jaylon Bates (3-0) en Raphael Montini de Lima (6-4, 1 NC) is official , along with a welterweight bout pitting Mukhamed Berkhamov (14-0) versus Jaleel Willis (15-2). BELLATOR MMA : Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix Semifinals will be telecast live on SHOWTIME at 10 namiddag. ET / 7 pm. PT . The preliminary portion of the docket will stream live on the BELLATOR MMA YouTube channel , SHOWTIME Sports YouTube channel and Pluto TV beginning at 7 namiddag. ET / 4 pm. PT. The card features a second grand prix semifinal between current BELLATOR Heavyweight World Champion Ryan Bader (28-6) en Geen. 2 ranked 205-pounder Corey Anderson (15-5) Undefeated since joining forces with the Scott Coker-led promotion in 2019, the Anglickas has emerged as the No . 5 ranked fighter in the promotion’s stacked 205-pound weight class . Holding a professional record of 10-1 and currently sporting a nine-fight winning streak that began in 2016, the 30-year-old powerhouse is now in the running for the million-dollar grand prix prize . Team Fedor’s Vadim Nemkov most recently went five hard rounds with former champion Phil Davis , earning a unanimous decision victory en route to punching his ticket to the semifinals . Nemkov has been perfect in BELLATOR to this point , winning all six of his contests including three knockouts and a submission . Updated schedule of BELLATOR MMA events Gratis. Oktober. 1 // BELLATOR 267: Lima vs. MVP 2 //The SSE Arena , Wembley // London, Engeland Sat. Oktober. 16 // BELLATOR 268: Nemkov vs. Anglickas // Footprint Center // Phoenix, DIE Sat. Oktober. 23 // BELLATOR 269: Fedor vs. Johnson // VTB Arena // Moskou, Rusland Gratis. November. 5 // BELLATOR 270: Gallagher vs . Mix // 3Arena // Dublin, Ierland BELLATOR 268: Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix Semifinals Main kaart: Showtime 10 namiddag. ET / 7 pm. PT Light Heavyweight World Title Main Event : C-Vadim Nemkov (14-2) vs. #5-Julius Anglickas (10-1)Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix Semifinal Bout : #1-Ryan Bader (28-6, 1 NC) vs. #2-Corey Anderson (15-5)Liggewig Bout: #3-Benson Henderson (28-10) vs. Brent Primus (10-2)Veergewigtitel Bout: Henry Corrales (18-6) vs. Vladyslav Parubchenko (16-2) Voorlopige Card: BELLATOR MMA YouTube channel | SHOWTIME Sports YouTube channel | Pluto TV 7 namiddag. ET / 4 pm. PT Lig Swaargewig Bout: #10-Karl Albrektsson (12-3) vs. Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov (18-6-1)Kapokgewig Bout: Erik Perez (20-8) vs. Brett Johns (17-3)Lig Swaargewig Bout: Sullivan Cauley (1-0) vs. Deon Clash (1-0)Liggewig Bout: Nick Browne (11-1) vs. Bobby Lee (12-6)Middelgewigtitel Bout: Javier Torres (11-5, 1 NC) vs. Gregory Milliard (12-6)Vroue se vlieggewig Bout: Sumiko Inaba (2-0) vs. Randi Field (2-0)Liggewig Bout : Lance Gibson Jr . (4-0) vs. Raymond Pina (9-4)Kapokgewig Bout: Jaylon Bates (3-0) vs. Raphael Montini de Lima (6-4, 1 NC)Weltergewig Bout: Mukhamed Berkhamov (14-0) vs. Jaleel Willis (15-2)Amateur Strawweight Bout : Maria Henderson (1-0) vs. Collette Santiago (0-1) *Kevin Ross het onlangs die promosie se eerste veergewiggordel by sy reeds indrukwekkende lys toekennings gevoeg. Besoek Bellator.com Vir meer inligting.
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