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Follow along with our coverage of Bellator 251, which features Corey Anderson’s debut with the promotion.
Bellator continues its busy November schedule with another card from the Mohegan Sun in Connecticut. In the main event, former UFC light heavyweight contender Corey Anderson makes his Bellator MMA debut against striking legend Melvin Manhoef. The co-main pits heavyweight prospects Tyrell Fortune and Said Sowma against each other.
This is an early start time even for a Thursday show. Prelims are happening right now and you can watch at the top of the page. CBS Sports Network and DAZN have the main card at 7 PM ET/4 PM PT.
The full card is below:
Main Card (7 PM ET, CBS Sports Network)
Melvin Manhoef vs. Corey Anderson
Tyrell Fortune vs. Said Sowma
Austin Vanderford vs. Vinicius De Jesus
Derek Anderson vs. Killys Mota
Preliminary Card
Georgi Karakhanyan vs. Bryce Logan
Alex Polizzi vs. Julius Anglickas
Janay Harding def. Jessy Miele via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Ali Zebian def. Piankhi Zimmerman via unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
Jaylon Bates def. Joe Supino via unanimous decision (30-25, 30-27, 30-27)
Sumiko Inaba def. Jessica Ruiz via TKO (strikes) at 4:59 of round 1