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 kohal 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) kaasnevas põhiturniiri.
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 Pärastlõunal. ET / 4 Pärastlõunal. 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.
Karmi Henry Corrales reintroduces himself to the featherweight ranks, taking on submission guru Vladyslav Parubchenko in the opening bout of the main card. Koos 13 tema 18 professionaalne võidud tulevad teel viimistlus, “OK” Corrales steps in the cage with another known finisher, as Parubchenko has finished 14 tema 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
Laupäev. Seitse. 18 // BELLATOR 266: Davis vs. Romero //SAP Center // San Jose, NAGU
Tasuta. Oktoober. 1 // BELLATOR 267: Lima vs. MVP 2 //SSE Arena, Wembley // London, Inglismaa
Laupäev. Oktoober. 16 // BELLATOR 268: Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix Semifinals // Footprint Center // Fööniks, AZ
Laupäev. Oktoober. 23 // BELLATOR 269: Fedor vs. Johnson // VTB Arena // Moskvas, Venemaa
Tasuta. November. 5 // BELLATOR 270: Gallagher vs. Mix // 3Areen // Dublin, Iirimaa
BELLATOR 268: Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix Semifinals Main Card:
Showtime
10 Pärastlõunal. ET / 7 Pärastlõunal. 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)
Kerge Bout: #3-Benson Henderson (28-10) vs. Brent Primus (10-2)
Featherweight Bout: Henry Corrales (18-6) vs. Vladyslav Parubchenko (16-2)
Esialgsed Card:
BELLATOR MMA YouTube channel | SHOWTIME Sports YouTube channel | Pluto TV
7 Pärastlõunal. ET / 4 Pärastlõunal. PT
Light raskekaalu Bout: #5-Julias Anglickas (10-1) vs. #10-Karl Albrektsson (12-3)
Kääbus sarjalainen Bout: Erik Perez (20-8) vs. Brett Johns (17-3)
Light raskekaalu Bout: Sullivan Cauley (1-0) vs. Deon Clash (1-0)
Kerge Bout: Nick Browne (11-1) vs. Bobby Lee (12-6)
Middleweight Bout: Javier Torres (11-5, 1 NC) vs. Gregory Milliard (12-6)
Naiste Kärpässarja Bout: Sumiko Inaba (2-0) vs. Randi Field (2-0)
Kerge Bout: Lance Gibson Jr. (4-0) vs. Raymond Pina (9-4)
Amateur Strawweight Bout: Maria Henderson (1-0) vs. Collette Santiago (0-1)
*Kaart võib muutuda.
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