INGLEWOOD, Calif. – Anthony Johnson may be facing the champion in the grand prix semifinals, but it’s a matchup he’s always wanted. Johnson (23-6 MMA, 1-0 BMMA), who knocked out Jose Augusto in the quarterfinals of the light heavyweight grand prix, will face reigning champion Vadim Nemkov in the next round of the eight-man tournament at Bellator 268 on Oct. 16. “Since I signed with Bellator, I’ve wanted to compete against Nemkov,” Johnson told reporters, including MMA Junkie this past Saturday at Bellator 263
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