Bellator 2021 1 2021-04-03 2021-04-03 https://r2.thesportsdb.com/images/media/event/thumb/k2v7md1617359225.jpg https://r2.thesportsdb.com/images/media/event/poster/96j1vf1619510905.jpg Bellator 255 is expected to take place on April 2, 2021 at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. The event will be the Bellator's first in 2021 following a four-month break after Bellator 254. Background: This will be the first Bellator event to air live on the Showtime network, and it will be the first MMA event to air on Showtime since Strikeforce: Marquardt vs. Saffiedine on January 12, 2013. The event will be headlined by the semi-final of the Bellator Featherweight World Grand Prix Tournament in a rematch between the current champion Patricio Freire and Emmanuel Sanchez. Freire won the last bout at Bellator 209 via unanimous decision. Main Card: Featherweight / Bellator Featherweight World Grand Prix Semi-Final / Patricio Freire (c) vs. Emmanuel Sanchez 1091556