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 ingedeel 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) in die mede-hoofren.
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 namiddag. ET / 4 pm. 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.
Hard-hitting Henry Corrales reintroduces himself to the featherweight ranks, taking on submission guru Vladyslav Parubchenko in the opening bout of the main card. Met 13 van sy 18 professionele oorwinnings kom by wyse van afwerking, “OK” Corrales steps in the cage with another known finisher, as Parubchenko has finished 14 van sy 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. Sewe. 18 // BELLATOR 266: Davis vs. Romero //SAP Center // San Jose, SOOS
Gratis. Oktober. 1 // BELLATOR 267: Lima vs. MVP 2 //The SSE Arena, Wembley // London, Engeland
Sat. Oktober. 16 // BELLATOR 268: Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix Semifinals // 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. #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)
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: #5-Julias Anglickas (10-1) vs. #10-Karl Albrektsson (12-3)
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)
Amateur Strawweight Bout: Maria Henderson (1-0) vs. Collette Santiago (0-1)
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