On the night of April 17 in Ancasville (USA), the Bellator 257 show will take place, where the quarterfinals of the light heavyweight grand prix will be held: Vadim Nemkov vs. Phil Daes and Corey Anderson vs. promoter newcomer Dovletjan Yagshimuradov.

American Corey Anderson signed to the promotion last year. He made a successful promotion debut last November when he finished Melvin Manhuf in the second round of Bellator 251. Turkmen fighter Dovletjan Yagshimuradov is the ACA Heavyweight Champion. Debuts in the promotion, going on a streak of eight victories in the ACA and ACB promotions. The winner of the fight will have to fight with Ryan Bader, who has already defeated Liota Machida.

Throughout his professional career, Dovletjan Yagshimuradov had 24 fights, 18 of which he won, and 15 of these victories were early. He has 11 finishes by knockouts, 4 by submissions and only 3 by decisions of the judges.

The live broadcast of the tournament will be available in the CIS only on the Okko Sport platform. Bellator 257 will also broadcast US pay-per-view cable and satellite television station Showtime.

The main card starts at 06:00 Ashgabat time.

Main card:

Vadim Nemkov - Phil Davis

Corey Anderson - Dovletjan Yagshimuradov

Paul Daly - Sabah Homasi

Vita Artega - Desiree Yaniz

Preliminary card:

Julius Anglicas - Gregory Millard

Julia Budd - Diana Silva

Karl Albrektsson - Victor Nemkov

Pedro Carvalho - Jay Jay Wilson

Mads Burnell - Saul Rogers

John De Jesus - Alfred Hashakyan

Sean Asher - Steve Mowry

Hrachik Bozinyan - DeMarcus Jackson

Lance Gibson Jr - Marcus Surin