The official weigh-ins for “Bellator 162: Shlemenko vs. Grove” took place this afternoon in front of a loud and excited crowd at the FedExForum in Memphis. The competitors are ready for action tomorrow at the FedExForum.
The “Bellator 162: Shlemenko vs. Grove” main card is highlighted by a middleweight main event pitting former middleweight champion Alexander Shlemenko (53-9) against Kendall Grove (23-15) and a heavyweight co-main clash between former WWE competitor Bobby Lashley (14-2) and Josh Appelt (12-5). In addition, a middleweight tilt pitting Hisaki Kato (6-2) against A.J. Matthews (8-5) and a lightweight face-off between Goiti Yamauchi (19-3) and Ryan Couture (10-4) will bring the heat on a stacked main card.
The preliminary portion of the event will feature 2009 Alabama Crimson Tide National Champion Eryk Anders (4-0) against Brian White (5-4), as well as a bantamweight contest between Steve Garcia (6-1) and Ronnie Lawrence (1-0). Lastly, Julia Budd (8-2) will return from injury to challenge Arlene Blencowe (7-5) in an enticing featherweight fight. The prelims were supposed to also feature the professional debut of Kevin “Baby Slice” Ferguson Jr., but due to his opponent checking in at nearly 17-pounds overweight, the fight has been scrapped. Ferguson Jr. hit his required mark and was paid his show money.
Main Card
Alexander Shlemenko (185.9) vs. Kendall Grove (185.6)
Bobby Lashley (245.2) vs. Josh Appelt (249.3)
Goiti Yamauchi (155.5) vs. Ryan Couture (155.2)
Hisaki Kato (185) vs. A.J. Matthews (186)
Preliminary Card
Ricky Rainey (170.8) vs. Gilbert Smith (171)
Steve Garcia (135.4) vs. Ronnie Lawrence (135)
Chase Gormley (265.4) vs. Bobby Brents (263)
Julia Budd (145.6) vs. Arlene Blencowe (145.4)
Dan Charles (249.1) vs. Virgil Zwicker (239.4)
Tyler Hill (170.9) vs. Wade Johnson (170.4)
Jonathan Burdine (153.5) vs. James Wallace (154.4)
Eryk Anders (185) vs. Brian White (184.9)
Jaleel Willis (159.1) vs. Omar Johnson (159.4)
Chad Cook (200) vs. Grady Hurley (200.3)
Mike Wessell (255.5) vs. Frank Tate (239.6)
