Bellator 268: Nemkov vs. Anglickas (also known as ''Bellator Phoenix'') was a

mixed martial arts Mixed martial arts (MMA), sometimes referred to as cage fighting, no holds barred (NHB), and ultimate fighting, and originally referred to as Vale Tudo is a full-contact combat sport based on striking, grappling and ground fighting, inc ...

event produced by

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that took place on October 16, 2021, at the

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, United States.

Background

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

, home of the Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury. Current

Bellator Light Heavyweight Champion Bellator MMA (formerly known as "Bellator Fighting Championships") is an American mixed martial arts promotion, and the following is a history of its champions in each weight class. At the time of its inception in 2008, CEO Bjorn Rebney founded B ...

Vadim Nemkov Vadim Aleksandrovich Nemkov (russian: Вадим Александрович Немков; born 20 June 1992) is a Russian people, Russian professional mixed martial arts, mixed martial artist and a four-time Sambo (martial art), Combat Sambo Worl ...

was to defend his title against Anthony “Rumble” Johnson, while current

Bellator Heavyweight Champion Bellator MMA (formerly known as "Bellator Fighting Championships") is an American mixed martial arts promotion, and the following is a history of its champions in each weight class. At the time of its inception in 2008, CEO Bjorn Rebney founded ...

Ryan Bader Arizona State Sun Devils Ryan DuWayne Bader (born June 7, 1983) is an American mixed martial artist currently signed to Bellator MMA where he is the current Bellator Heavyweight Champion, the former Bellator Light Heavyweight Champion, a ...

faced Corey Anderson in the co-main event. 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. Anglickas's opponent

Karl Albrektsson Karl Albrektsson ( sv , Karl Albrektsson, (born September 27, 1993), is a Swedish mixed martial arts fighter, competing in the Light Heavyweight division of Bellator MMA. He has been performing at a professional level since 2012, and he is als ...

was rescheduled with Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov. A bantamweight bout between

Brett Johns Thomas Brett Johns (born 21 February 1992) is a Welsh professional mixed martial artist who currently competes in the bantamweight division of Bellator MMA. Prior to signing with Bellator, Johns competed for the Ultimate Fighting Championship ( ...

and

Érik Pérez Érik Gregorio Pérez Ruvalcaba (born November 19, 1989) is a Mexican mixed martial artist who competes in the Bantamweight division of the Bellator MMA promotion. A professional competitor since 2008, he has competed for Shark Fights, BAMMA, UF ...

was scheduled for this event. However on October 5, it was announced that Perez was injured and the bout was scrapped. 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.

Results

Reported payout

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. 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

References

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Background

Results

Reported payout

See also

References