The event was headlined by two of the Quarterfinals of the Bellator Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix Tournament.

The main event featured current Bellator Light Heavyweight World Champion Vadim Nemkov making his first title defense against Phil Davis, a rematch of their November 2018 bout, which saw Nemkov win via split decision.

The co-main event was to feature former UFC Middleweight Title contender Yoel Romero facing off against former UFC Light-Heavyweight Title contender Anthony Johnson in their debuts for the promotion.

[4] A women's flyweight bout between Veta Arteaga and Desiree Yanez, which was originally scheduled for Bellator 250 in October, was rescheduled for this event.

[5] A catchweight contest at 175 pounds between Paul Daley and Sabah Homasi served as the opening fight of the main card.