Both semifinal matchups for the BELLATOR Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix will top the card at the Footprint Center, home of the Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury. Light heavyweight World Champion Vadim Nemkov (14-2) defends his world championship against No. 4 ranked Anthony “Rumble” Johnson (23-6), while current BELLATOR Heavyweight World Champion Ryan Bader (28-6) faces No. 2-ranked light heavyweight Corey Anderson (15-5) yn y digwyddiad cyd-brif.
Several new preliminary fights have been confirmed as well and are listed below. The preliminary card will stream live on the BELLATOR MMA YouTube channel, SHOWTIME Sports YouTube channel and Pluto TV beginning at 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT.
Former champions collide in the desert, as former UFC and WEC lightweight champion Benson Henderson squares off with former BELLATOR lightweight champion Brent Primus in a 155-pound bout that is sure to produce fireworks. Both men hold black belts in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and have the capability to finish a fight no matter where it goes. Fighting out of Glendale, AZ., “Smooth” Benson Henderson fights on his home turf but has a tough test in a Primus who is eager to return to the top of the mountain at 155-pounds.
Ddeifiol Henry Corrales reintroduces himself to the featherweight ranks, taking on submission guru Vladyslav Parubchenko in the opening bout of the main card. Gyda 13 o'i 18 buddugoliaethau proffesiynol yn dod ar ffurf gorffen, “OK” Corrales steps in the cage with another known finisher, as Parubchenko has finished 14 o'i 16 victories with stoppages. Both fighters are in the mix within a stacked BELLATOR featherweight division, a chyda buddugoliaeth, either fighter could find themselves making an immediate impact on the 145-pound rankings.
Updated schedule of BELLATOR events
Sat. Saith. 18 // BELLATOR 266: Davis vs. Romero //SAP Center // San Jose, MEGIS
Am ddim. Hydref. 1 // BELLATOR 267: Lima vs. MVP 2 //Yr Arena SSE, Wembley // Llundain, Lloegr
Sat. Hydref. 16 // BELLATOR 268: Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix Semifinals // Footprint Center // Phoenix, THE
Sat. Hydref. 23 // BELLATOR 269: Fedor vs. Johnson // VTB Arena // Moscow, Rwsia
Am ddim. Tachwedd. 5 // BELLATOR 270: Gallagher vs. Cymysgwch // 3Arena // Dulyn, Iwerddon
BELLATOR 268: Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix Semifinals Prif Cerdyn:
Showtime
10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT
Light Heavyweight World Title Main Event: C-Vadim Nemkov (14-2) vs. #4-Anthony “Rumble” Johnson (23-6)
Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix Semifinal Bout: #1-Ryan Bader (28-6, 1 CC) vs. #2-Corey Anderson (15-5)
Bout Ysgafn: #3-Benson Henderson (28-10) vs. Brent Primus (10-2)
Pwysau Plu Bout: Henry Corrales (18-6) vs. Vladyslav Parubchenko (16-2)
Cerdyn rhagarweiniol:
BELLATOR MMA YouTube channel | SHOWTIME Sports YouTube channel | Pluto TV
7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT
Golau Pwysau Trwm Bout: #5-Julias Anglickas (10-1) vs. #10-Karl Albrektsson (12-3)
Pwysau Bantam Bout: Erik Perez (20-8) vs. Brett Johns (17-3)
Golau Pwysau Trwm Bout: Sullivan Cauley (1-0) vs. Deon Clash (1-0)
Bout Ysgafn: Nick Browne (11-1) vs. bobby Lee (12-6)
Canol Bout: Javier Torres (11-5, 1 CC) vs. Gregory Milliard (12-6)
Merched Pwysau Pryf Bout: Sumiko Inaba (2-0) vs. Randi Field (2-0)
Bout Ysgafn: Lance Gibson Jr. (4-0) vs. Raymond Pina (9-4)
Amateur Strawweight Bout: Maria Henderson (1-0) vs. Collette Santiago (0-1)
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