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 classificat Antonio “Rumble” Johnson (23-6), while current BELLATOR Heavyweight World Champion Ryan Bader (28-6) faces No. 2-ranked light heavyweight Corey Anderson (15-5) en l'esdeveniment co-estel·lar.
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 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.
contundent Henry Corrals reintroduces himself to the featherweight ranks, taking on submission guru Vladyslav Parubchenko in the opening bout of the main card. Amb 13 de la seva 18 victòries professionals per la via de l'acabat, “OK” Corrales steps in the cage with another known finisher, as Parubchenko has finished 14 de la seva 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
Dis. Set. 18 // Bellator 266: Davis vs. Romero //SAP Center // Sant Josep, TAL COM
Lliure. Octubre. 1 // Bellator 267: Lima vs. MVP 2 //The SSE Arena, Wembley // Londres, Anglaterra
Dis. Octubre. 16 // Bellator 268: Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix Semifinals // Footprint Center // Fènix, LA
Dis. Octubre. 23 // Bellator 269: Fedor vs. Johnson // VTB Arena // Moscou, Rússia
Lliure. Novembre. 5 // Bellator 270: Gallagher vs. Barrejar // 3Arena // Dublín, Irlanda
Bellator 268: Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix Semifinals Targeta principal:
TEMPS DE LA FUNCIÓ
10 p.m. 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)
Lleugera Bout: #3-Benson Henderson (28-10) vs. Brent Primus (10-2)
Pes ploma Bout: Henry Corrals (18-6) vs. Vladyslav Parubchenko (16-2)
Targeta preliminar:
BELLATOR MMA YouTube channel | SHOWTIME Sports YouTube channel | Pluto TV
7 p.m. ET / 4 pm. PT
Semipesado Bout: #5-Julias Anglickas (10-1) vs. #10-Karl Albrektsson (12-3)
Gall de combat: Erik Perez (20-8) vs. Brett Johns (17-3)
Semipesado Bout: Sullivan Cauley (1-0) vs. Deon Clash (1-0)
Lleugera Bout: Nick Browne (11-1) vs. Bobby Lee (12-6)
Mitjà Bout: Javier Torres (11-5, 1 NC) vs. Gregory Milliard (12-6)
de les dones de pes mosca Bout: Sumiko Inaba (2-0) vs. Randi Field (2-0)
Lleugera Bout: Lance Gibson Jr. (4-0) vs. Raymond Pina (9-4)
Amateur Strawweight Bout: Maria Henderson (1-0) vs. Collette Santiago (0-1)
*La targeta està subjecta a canvis.
Si us plau visita Bellator.com per obtenir informació addicional.
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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. Sota la direcció del veterà promotor de lluita, 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. Als Estats Units, BELLATOR can be seen on SHOWTIME. BELLATOR is comprised of an executive team that includes top industry professionals in television production, orquestració d'esdeveniments en viu, desenvolupament lluitador / relacions, obtenció de locaciones, creació / desenvolupament de patrocinis, llicències internacionals, mercadeig, publicitat, publicitat i comissió de relacions. BELLATOR is based in Hollywood, Califòrnia. and owned by entertainment giant ViacomCBS, la llar de marques de primera classe d'entreteniment del món que es connecten amb el públic a través d'un contingut atractiu a través de la televisió, pel·lícula, plataformes en línia i mòbils.
About SHOWTIME
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