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 klase 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) nan evènman an ko-prensipal.
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.
Difisil-frape Henry Corrales reintroduces himself to the featherweight ranks, taking on submission guru Vladyslav Parubchenko in the opening bout of the main card. Avèk 13 nan l ' 18 viktwa pwofesyonèl vini pa fason pou fini, “OK” Corrales steps in the cage with another known finisher, as Parubchenko has finished 14 nan l ' 16 victories with stoppages. Both fighters are in the mix within a stacked BELLATOR featherweight division, and with a win, either fighter could find themselves making an immediate impact on the 145-pound rankings.
Updated schedule of BELLATOR events
Sat. Sèt. 18 // La ap 266: Davis vs. Romero //SAP Center // San Jose, TANKOU
Gratis. Oct. 1 // La ap 267: Lima vs. MVP 2 //The SSE Arena, Wembley // London, Angletè
Sat. Oct. 16 // La ap 268: Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix Semifinals // Footprint Center // Phoenix, LA
Sat. Oct. 23 // La ap 269: Fedor vs. Johnson // VTB Arena // Moskou, Larisi
Gratis. Nov. 5 // La ap 270: Gallagher vs. Mix // 3Arena // Dublin, Iland
La ap 268: Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix Semifinals Kat Main:
Chotim
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 NC) vs. #2-Corey Anderson (15-5)
Ki lejè Bout: #3-Benson Henderson (28-10) vs. Brent Primus (10-2)
Plum Bout: Henry Corrales (18-6) vs. Vladyslav Parubchenko (16-2)
Kat Preliminè:
BELLATOR MMA YouTube channel | SHOWTIME Sports YouTube channel | Pluto TV
7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT
Limyè lour bout: #5-Julias Anglickas (10-1) vs. #10-Karl Albrektsson (12-3)
Bantamweight Bout: Erik Perez (20-8) vs. Brett Johns (17-3)
Limyè lour bout: Sullivan Cauley (1-0) vs. Deon Clash (1-0)
Ki lejè Bout: Nick Browne (11-1) vs. Bobby Lee (12-6)
Middleweight Bout: Javier Torres (11-5, 1 NC) vs. Gregory Milliard (12-6)
Fanm Mouch Bout: Sumiko Inaba (2-0) vs. Randi Field (2-0)
Ki lejè Bout: Lance Gibson Jr. (4-0) vs. Raymond Pina (9-4)
Amateur Strawweight Bout: Maria Henderson (1-0) vs. Collette Santiago (0-1)
*Card subject to change.
Tanpri vizite Bellator.com pou plis enfòmasyon.
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About BELLATOR
BELLATOR MMA is a leading global mixed martial arts organization featuring many of the best fighters in the world. Sou direksyon veteran pwomotè batay Scott Coker, BELLATOR events take place in major cities worldwide and can be seen on television in over 160 countries to an available audience of over one billion people. Nan peyi Etazini an, BELLATOR can be seen on SHOWTIME. BELLATOR is comprised of an executive team that includes top industry professionals in television production, ap viv òkestrasyon evènman, devlopman avyon de gè / relasyon, pidevan akizisyon, kreyasyon parennaj / devlopman, lisans entènasyonal, maketing, piblisite, piblisite ak komisyon relasyon. BELLATOR is based in Hollywood, Kalifòni. and owned by entertainment giant ViacomCBS, lakay yo nan mak nan mond lan premye minis amizman ki konekte ak odyans nan kontni irezistib toupatou nan televizyon, foto mouvman, sou entènèt ak mobil tribin.
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