Bellator MMA returns with a highly anticipated rematch between Michael Chandler (20-5) and Benson Henderson (28-8). The former Bellator Lightweight World Champion edged out a victory over Henderson at Bellator 165. Since then, the former UFC Lightweight Champion has amassed a strong four-fight winning streak and is coming in looking the best he’s been since his early UFC/WEC days.
In the co-main event, veteran Matt Mitirione (13-7, 1 NC) will step into the octagon against fellow UFC alumni Timothy Johnson (13-6). Both heavyweights are looking to build up momentum as Mitrione and Johnson have not gotten consecutive wins in over two years; however, Johnson does enter the fight following an impressive knockout win over Tyrell Fortune at Bellator 239.
Curtis Millender, Georgi Karakhanyan, Myles Jury, Valerie Loureda, Adam Borics, and Dalton Rosta will also be in action for tonight’s event. Check out the advertised line-up for Bellator 243:
Bellator 243 Main Card (10 p.m. ET):
Michael Chandler vs. Benson Henderson
Matt Mitrione vs. Timothy Johnson
Curtis Millender vs. Sabah Homasi
Myles Jury vs. Georgi Karakhanyan
Bellator 243 “Prelims” Card (8:30 p.m. ET):
Adam Borics vs. Mike Hamel
AJ Agazarm vs. Cris Lencioni
Nainoa Dung vs. Charlie Campbell
Dalton Rosta vs. Mark Gardner
Grant Neal vs. Hamza Salim
Valerie Loureda vs. Tara Graff