Bellator returns with its latest offering on Thursday night when Melvin Manhoef takes on Corey Anderson in the main event of Bellator 251 from the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn.
Manhoef, one of the most decorated strikers in combat history, returns for the first time in over one year. After losing back-to-back contests, Manhoef has reeled off wins over Kent Kauppinen and Yannick Bahati, whom he defeated via second-round TKO at Bellator 230 in October 2019. Out of his 32 career victories, 29 of them have come inside the distance.
Anderson makes his Bellator debut after winning four of his last five fights in the UFC. In his last time out, he lost to Jan Blachowicz by second-round knockout in February. During the summer, Anderson requested and ended up being granted his release from the organization. Bellator immediately reached out to Anderson and they agreed to a deal in August.
A win for Anderson puts him right in the thick of things in what is starting to become a competitive light heavyweight division. If Manhoef pulls off the victory, he gets himself into the conversation as well.
Here is everything you need to know about Bellator 251: Manhoef vs. Anderson.
When is Melvin Manhoef vs. Corey Anderson at Bellator 251?
- Date: Thursday, Nov. 5
- Prelims: 4:45 p.m. ET
- Main card: 7 p.m. ET
Bellator 251 takes place on Thursday, Nov. 5. Prelims get underway at 4:45 p.m. ET, followed by the main card at 7 p.m. ET. Manhoef and Anderson should start about 8:30 p.m. ET, but the time depends on the length of the earlier fights.
How to watch Bellator 251: Manhoef vs. Anderson TV, live stream info
In the United States, the Bellator 251 prelims and main card are available on DAZN. The main card is also available on CBS Sports Network.
In Canada, Bellator 251 is available on DAZN.
In Germany, the main card (1 a.m. CET) is available on DAZN.
Find out more about how to watch on DAZN by clicking here.
Where is Bellator 251?
Bellator 251: Manhoef and Anderson will take place at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. It is the first time Manhoef and Anderson will compete at the venue.
Melvin Manhoef record, bio
- Name: Melvin Manhoef
- Nationality: Dutch
- Born: May 11, 1976
- Height: 5-8
- Reach: 71 inches
- Total fights: 49
- Record: 32-14-1, two no-contests
Corey Anderson record, bio
- Name: Corey Anderson
- Nationality: American
- Born: Sept. 29, 1989
- Height: 6-3
- Reach: 79 inches
- Total fights: 18
- Record: 13-5
Bellator 251: Manhoef vs. Anderson fight card
Main card
- Melvin Manhoef vs. Corey Anderson; Light Heavyweight
- Tyrell Fortune vs. Said Sowma; Heavyweight
- Austin Vanderford vs. Vinicius de Jesus; Middleweight
- Derek Anderson vs. Killys Mota; Welterweight
Preliminary card
- Georgi Karakhanyan vs. Bryce Logan; Lightweight
- Julius Angelickas vs. Alex Polizzi; Light Heavyweight
- Janay Harding vs. Jessica Miele; Women's Featherweight
- Ali Zebian vs. Piankhi Zimmerman; Lightweight
- Jaylon Bates vs. Joe Supino; Bantamweight
- Sumiko Inaba vs. Jessica Ruiz; Women's Strawweight