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Bellator 268: Nemkov vs. Anglickas
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Information
PromotionBellator MMA
DateOctober 16, 2021 (2021-October-16)
VenueFootprint Center
CityPhoenix, Arizona, United States
Event chronology
Bellator 267: Lima vs. MVP 2 Bellator 268: Nemkov vs. Anglickas Bellator 269: Fedor vs. Johnson

Bellator 268: Nemkov vs. Anglickas (also known as Bellator Phoenix) was a mixed martial arts event produced by Bellator MMA that took place on October 16, 2021, at the Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona, United States.[1][2][3]

Background[edit]

The event was headlined by both of the high-profile semifinal matchups for the Bellator Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix Tournament and took place at the Footprint Center, home of the Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury. Current Bellator Light Heavyweight Champion Vadim Nemkov was to defend his title against Anthony “Rumble” Johnson, while current Bellator Heavyweight Champion Ryan Bader faced Corey Anderson in the co-main event.[4][5] On September 18, it was announced that Anthony Johnson was forced to pull out of the bout due to an illness that will keep him out until 2022. Nemkov instead faced the alternate Julius Anglickas.[6][7] Anglickas's opponent Karl Albrektsson was rescheduled with Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov.[8]

A bantamweight bout between Brett Johns and Érik Pérez was scheduled for this event.[9] However on October 5, it was announced that Perez was injured and the bout was scrapped.[10]

At the weigh-ins, Bobby Lee missed weight for his bout. Lee weighed in at 156.8 pounds, 0.8 pounds over the lightweight non-title fight limit. The bout proceeded at catchweight and Lee was fined a percentage of his purse which went to his opponent Nick Browne.[11]

Results[edit]

Main Card (Showtime)
Weight class Method Round Time Notes
Light Heavyweight Vadim Nemkov (c) def. Julius Anglickas Submission (kimura) 4 4:25 [a]
Light Heavyweight Corey Anderson def. Ryan Bader TKO (punches) 1 0:51 [b]
Lightweight Brent Primus def. Benson Henderson Decision (unanimous) (29-28, 30-27, 30-27) 3 5:00
Featherweight Henry Corrales def. Vladyslav Parubchenko Decision (unanimous) (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) 3 5:00
Preliminary card (Youtube/Pluto TV)
Light Heavyweight Karl Albrektsson def. Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) 3 5:00
Welterweight Mukhamed Berkhamov def. Jaleel Willis Submission (guillotine choke) 1 4:05
Catchweight (156.8 lb) Nick Browne def. Bobby Lee Submission (heel hook) 1 1:38 [c]
Middleweight Javier Torres def. Gregory Milliard Decision (split) (28–29, 29–28, 29–28) 3 5:00
Women's Flyweight Sumiko Inaba def. Randi Field Submission (arm-triangle choke) 2 2:02
Lightweight Lance Gibson Jr. def. Raymond Pina TKO (punches) 2 1:44
Bantamweight Jaylon Bates def. Raphael Montini Submission (armbar) 1 3:49
Light Heavyweight Sullivan Cauley def. Deon Clash TKO (elbows and punches) 1 4:59
Amateur bout
Women's Flyweight Maria Henderson def. Collette Santiago Submission (rear-naked choke) 1 0:40
  1. ^ Bellator Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix Tournament Semi-Final bout for the Bellator Light Heavyweight World Championship
  2. ^ Bellator Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix Tournament Semi-Final bout.
  3. ^ Originally a lightweight bout; Lee missed weight.

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Reported payout[edit]

The following is the reported payout to the fighters as reported to the Arizona Department of Gaming. The figures do not include discretionary bonuses or sponsorship money.. It is important to note the amounts do not include sponsor money, discretionary bonuses, viewership points or additional earnings. The total disclosed payout for the event was $1,353,300.[13]

MAIN CARD (10 p.m. E.T., Showtime)

  • Vadim Nemkov: $250,000 (includes $75,000 win bonus) def. Julius Anglickas: $150,000
  • Corey Anderson: $200,000 (includes $100,000 win bonus) def. Ryan Bader: $150,000
  • Brent Primus: $50,000 (no win bonus) def. Benson Henderson: $150,000
  • Henry Corrales: $50,000 (includes $25,000 win bonus) def. Vladyslav Parubchenko: $10,000
  • Karl Albrektsson: $50,000 (includes $25,000 win bonus) def. Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov: $70,000

PRELIMS (7 p.m. E.T., YouTube/PlutoTV)

  • Mukhamed Berkhamov: $60,000 (includes $30,000 win bonus) def. Jaleel Willis: $24,000
  • Nick Browne: $37,200 (includes $18,000 win bonus, $1,200 fine from Lee) def. Bobby Lee: $9,600 (includes $2,400 deduction)
  • Javier Torres: $20,000 (includes $10,000 win bonus) def. Gregory Millard: $13,000
  • Sumiko Inaba: $10,000 (includes $5,000 win bonus) def. Randi Field: $4,000
  • Lance Gibson Jr.: $14,000 (includes $7,000 win bonus) def. Raymond Pina: $3,000
  • Jaylon Bates: $20,000 (no win bonus) def. Raphael Montini: $2,500
  • Sullivan Cauley: $4,000 (includes $2,000 win bonus) def. Deon Clash: $2,000

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Sources: Nemkov-Johnson among Bellator semis". ESPN.com. 2021-07-31. Retrieved 2021-08-01.
  2. ^ Lee, Alexander K. (2021-07-31). "Bellator champ Vadim Nemkov vs. Anthony Johnson, Ryan Bader vs. Corey Anderson set for Oct. 16 show". MMA Fighting. Retrieved 2021-08-01.
  3. ^ Anderson, Jay (2021-07-31). "Bellator Books Nemkov vs. Rumble, Bader vs. Anderson for Oct. 16 in Phoenix". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2021-08-01.
  4. ^ "Vadim Nemkov vs. Anthony Johnson, Ryan Bader vs. Corey Anderson set for Oct. 16 in Phoenix". CBSSports.com. Retrieved 2021-08-01.
  5. ^ "BELLATOR MMA LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT WORLD GRAND PRIX RESUMES WITH SEMIFINALS AT FOOTPRINT CENTER IN PHOENIX OCTOBER 16". Bellator.
  6. ^ "Anthony Johnson has 'never been this afraid of anything in my life' as non-COVID illness pauses career". MMA Junkie. 2021-09-18. Retrieved 2021-09-18.
  7. ^ Anderson, Jay (2021-09-18). "Bellator 268: Julius Anglickas Steps in for Rumble, Will Fight Nemkov for Title". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2021-09-19.
  8. ^ "Updates Bellator 268. (October 16th)". Twitter. Retrieved 2021-09-19.
  9. ^ "Brett Johns vs. Erik Perez in the works for Bellator 268". MMA Junkie. 2021-08-10. Retrieved 2021-10-06.
  10. ^ Simpson, Lewis (2021-10-06). "Johns vs. Perez Scrapped From Bellator 268". TarpsOffSports.com. Retrieved 2021-10-06.
  11. ^ "Bellator 268 weigh-in results: Grand prix set but one undercard fighter misses weight". MMA Junkie. 2021-10-15. Retrieved 2021-10-15.
  12. ^ "Bellator MMA | Bellator LHW GP". www.bellator.com. Retrieved 2021-08-03.
  13. ^ "Bellator 268 salaries: Vadim Nemkov, Corey Anderson among five six-figure paydays". MMA Junkie. 2021-10-25. Retrieved 2021-10-26.
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