BADER vs MACHIDA

BELLATOR MMA 256: BADER VS. MACHIDA 2

The BELLATOR MMA Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix kicks off, as heavyweight champ Ryan “Darth” Bader (27-6, 1 NC) begins his quest to claim a second BELLATOR championship when he meets former titleholder Lyoto “The Dragon” Machida (26-10) in a rematch nearly nine years in the making. Plus, perennial top contender Corey “Overtime” Anderson (14-5) faces BELLATOR newcomer Dovletdzhan “Wolfhound” Yagshimuradov (18-5-1) in a second thrilling quarterfinal matchup. Live from Mohegan Sun Casino, Uncasville, CT.