Bellator 282

Bellator 282: Mousasi vs. Eblen is an upcoming mixed martial arts event produced by Bellator MMA that will take place on June 24, 2022 at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut, United States.[1][2][3][4][5][6]

Bellator 282: Mousasi vs. Eblen
Information
PromotionBellator MMA
DateJune 24, 2022 (2022-June-24)
VenueMohegan Sun Arena
CityUncasville, Connecticut, United States
Event chronology
Bellator 281: MVP vs. Storley Bellator 282: Mousasi vs. Eblen

Background

Gegard Mousasi is scheduled to defend his Middleweight title against Johnny Eblen for the event. The bout is expected to serve as the main event.[1]

In addition to the middleweight main event, two quarterfinal bouts in the Bellator Bantamweight World Grand Prix will be featured at the event. The first bout will see #4 ranked Magomed Magomedov (18-2) facing the winner of the wild card fight between Josh Hill and Enrique Barzola. The second pits #6 ranked Leandro Higo (21-5) opposite the Jornel Lugo vs. Danny Sabatello winner.[7]

Fight card
Main Card (Showtime)
Weight class Method Round Time Notes
Middleweight Gegard Mousasi (c) vs. Johnny Eblen [lower-alpha 1]
Bantamweight Magomed Magomedov vs. Enrique Barzola [lower-alpha 2]
Bantamweight Leandro Higo vs. Danny Sabatello [lower-alpha 3]
Lightweight Brent Primus vs. Alexander Shabliy
Preliminary card (Youtube/Pluto TV)
Women's Flyweight Alejandra Lara vs. Ilara Joanne
Announced Bouts
Middleweight Aaron Jeffery vs. Fabio Aguiar
Welterweight Ethan Hughes vs. TBA
  1. For the Bellator Middleweight World Championship.
  2. Bellator Bantamweight World Grand Prix Tournament Quarter-Final bout.
  3. Bellator Bantamweight World Grand Prix Tournament Quarter-Final bout.

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See also

References
  1. Lee, Alexander K. (2022-03-29). "Gegard Mousasi vs. Johnny Eblen set for Bellator 282 main event on June 24". MMA Fighting. Retrieved 2022-03-30.
  2. "Bellator 282 fight card: Gegard Mousasi set to defend middleweight title against top contender Johnny Eblen". CBSSports.com. Retrieved 2022-03-30.
  3. "Gegard Mousasi defends middleweight title at Bellator 282 in June vs. unbeaten Johnny Eblen". MMA Junkie. 2022-03-29. Retrieved 2022-03-30.
  4. Sherdog.com. "Mousasi-Eblen Title Fight, Two Bantamweight Grand Prix Bouts on Tap for Bellator 282". Sherdog. Retrieved 2022-03-30.
  5. "MMA | Mousasi zet titel op het spel tegen de ongeslagen Eblen tijdens Bellator 282". Eurosport (in Dutch). 2022-03-29. Retrieved 2022-03-30.
  6. "Gegard Mousasi faces Johnny Eblen at Bellator 282 in Uncasville, tickets". FIGHTMAG. 2022-03-29. Retrieved 2022-03-30.
  7. Anderson, Jay (2022-03-29). "Bellator: Mousasi vs. Eblen, Bantamweight Grand Prix Quarterfinals Announced for June 24". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2022-03-30.
  8. "Bellator MMA | Bellator 282". www.bellator.com.
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