[1][2][3] The event was headlined by both of the high-profile semifinal matchups for the Bellator Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix Tournament and took place at the Footprint Center, home of the Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury.

Current Bellator Light Heavyweight Champion Vadim Nemkov was to defend his title against Anthony “Rumble” Johnson, while current Bellator Heavyweight Champion Ryan Bader faced Corey Anderson in the co-main event.

[4][5] On September 18, it was announced that Anthony Johnson was forced to pull out of the bout due to an illness that will keep him out until 2022.

The bout proceeded at catchweight and Lee was fined a percentage of his purse which went to his opponent Nick Browne.

It is important to note the amounts do not include sponsor money, discretionary bonuses, viewership points or additional earnings.