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 clasificados 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) no co-main event.
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.
contundente Henry Currais reintroduces himself to the featherweight ranks, taking on submission guru Vladyslav Parubchenko in the opening bout of the main card. Con 13 da súa 18 vitorias profesionais vidos por medio de acabado, “OK” Corrales steps in the cage with another known finisher, as Parubchenko has finished 14 da súa 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. Sete. 18 // Bellator 266: Davis vs. Romero //SAP Center // San José, TAL
Libre. Outubro. 1 // Bellator 267: Lima vs. MVP 2 //The SSE Arena, Wembley // Londres, Inglaterra
Sat. Outubro. 16 // Bellator 268: Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix Semifinals // Footprint Center // Phoenix, THE
Sat. Outubro. 23 // Bellator 269: Fedor vs. Johnson // VTB Arena // Moscova, Rusia
Libre. Novembro. 5 // Bellator 270: Gallagher vs. Mix // 3Área // Dublín, Irlanda
Bellator 268: Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix Semifinals Tarxeta Principal:
ALTURA DE COMEZAR
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)
Leve Bout: #3-Benson Henderson (28-10) vs. Brent Primus (10-2)
Pena Bout: Henry Currais (18-6) vs. Vladyslav Parubchenko (16-2)
Card preliminar:
BELLATOR MMA YouTube channel | SHOWTIME Sports YouTube channel | Pluto TV
7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT
Light Heavyweight Bout: #5-Julias Anglickas (10-1) vs. #10-Karl Albrektsson (12-3)
Bantamweight Bout: Erik Perez (20-8) vs. Brett Johns (17-3)
Light Heavyweight Bout: Sullivan Cauley (1-0) vs. Deon Clash (1-0)
Leve Bout: Nick Browne (11-1) vs. Bobby Lee (12-6)
Middleweight Bout: Javier Torres (11-5, 1 NC) vs. Gregory Milliard (12-6)
Flyweight Bout das mulleres: Sumiko Inaba (2-0) vs. Randi Field (2-0)
Leve 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.
Por favor visite Bellator.com para obter información adicional.
****
About BELLATOR
BELLATOR MMA is a leading global mixed martial arts organization featuring many of the best fighters in the world. Baixo a dirección do veterano promotor loita 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. Nos Estados Unidos, BELLATOR can be seen on SHOWTIME. BELLATOR is comprised of an executive team that includes top industry professionals in television production, orquestación de eventos en directo, desenvolvemento loitador / relacións, Procurement local, creación de patrocinio / desenvolvemento, licenzas internacional, marketing, publicidade, publicity and commission relations. BELLATOR is based in Hollywood, Califa. and owned by entertainment giant ViacomCBS, fogar de marcas de entretemento do mundo premier que se conectan co público a través de contido atractivo a través da televisión, filme cinematográfico, plataformas en liña e móbiles.
About SHOWTIME
Showtime Networks Inc. (SNI), a wholly owned subsidiary of ViacomCBS Inc., owns and operates the premium service SHOWTIME®, which features critically acclaimed original series, provocative documentaries, box-office hit films, comedy and music specials and hard-hitting sports. SHOWTIME is available as a stand-alone streaming service across all major streaming devices and Showtime.com, as well as via cable, DBS, telco and streaming video providers. SNI also operates the premium services THE MOVIE CHANNEL™ e Flix®, as well as on demand versions of all three brands. SNI comercializa e distribúe eventos deportivos e de entretemento para exposición aos abonados nunha base de pay-per-view través da canle Showtime PPV®. Para obter máis información, ir a www.SHO.com.