Friday night Bellator MMA is back in action for the third consecutive week, and it’ll be their second straight weight of the Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix. At Bellator 256, former light heavyweight and current heavyweight champion Ryan Bader dominated Lyoto Machida to advance to the semi-finals where he will meet the winner of tonight’s co-main event feature.
WATCH Bellator 257 Prelim — LIVE RESULTS
Mads Burnell def. Saul Rogers by submission (rear-naked choke), Round 2, 4:08
Mike Pendleton, 5:14pm
Jay Jay Wilson def Pedro Carvalho by TKO (Strikes), Round 2, :53
Mike Pendleton, 4:43pm
Bellator 257 Prelim Live Stream
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Light Heavyweight Grand Prix Rolls On
There will be two more opening round fights for the Light Heavyweight Grand Prix at Bellator 257, when former UFC contender Corey Anderson welcomes Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov who makes his promotional debut. The winner of this fight will move on to face Ryan Bader in the semi-finals.
Tonight’s main event will feature a rematch as champion Vadim Nemkov faces former champion Phil Davis who is not only looking to avenge his loss but also reclaim his title as well. The first time these two met, Nemkov won by split decision. Since their first fight, Davis has gone on to win three consecutive fights while Nemkov has won five straight, including his title capturing fight against Bader last year.
Bellator 257 Live Results
MAIN CARD:
Vadim Nemkov vs Phil Davis
Corey Anderson vs Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov
Paul Daley vs Sabah Homasi
PRELIMS:
Julia Budd vs Dayana Silva
Julius Anglickas vs Gregory Milliard
Grachik Bozinyan vs Demarques Jackson
Raymond Daniels vs Peter Stanonik
Lance Gibson Jr vs Marcus Surin
Karl Albrektsson vs Viktor Nemkov
Mads Burnell def. Saul Rogers by submission (rear-naked choke), Round 2, 4:08
Jay Jay Wilson def Pedro Carvalho by TKO (Strikes), Round 2, :53
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