Bellator 293: Golm vs. James was a mixed martial arts event produced by Bellator MMA that took place on March 31, 2023, at the Pechanga Resort and Casino in Temecula, California, United States.

10-ranked Jaleel Willis and Rustam Khabilov, a 13-fight UFC veteran who will be making his Bellator debut.

[5] A welterweight bout between Rustam Khabilov and Jaleel Willis was scheduled for this event.

[6] However on the day of weigh-ins, Khabilov pulled out of the bout due to undisclosed reasons.

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