Bellator 137: Halsey vs. Grove Preview and Predictions
Bellator returns to action after a month off for Bellator 137 at Pechanga Resort and Casino in Temecula, Calif. Bellator 137 holds a four-fight main card with another nine fights on the preliminary bill.
The card’s headliner marks the first title defense for newly crowned middleweight champion Brandon Halsey, who faces former UFC fighter Kendall Grove. Halsey beat Alexander Shlemenko at Bellator 126 in September with a quick 35-second submission to claim the belt. Grove won his last outing against former Bellator champion Christian M’Pumbu at Bellator 127. Grove submitted M’Pumbu in the second round.
Bellator 125: Marshall vs. Manhoef Preview and Predictions
On Sept. 19, Bellator brings the third show of season 11 to Fresno, Calif., at the Save Mart Center. Bellator 125 is a four-fight main card with two middleweight fights headlining the lineup.
In the main event, Doug Marshall returns to action under the Bellator banner and will meet newcomer Melvin Manhoef. Manhoef has made appearances in ONE FC, DREAM and Strikeforce and will be making the switch from kickboxing back to MMA.
In the co-main event, Bellator veteran Brian Rogers faces another promotional newcomer in Rafael Carvalho. Thanks to injuries, Carvalho will be stepping up on 10 days’ notice to take on the knockout artist, Rogers.