Bellator action resumes on Friday with Bellator 218, which takes place at WinStar World Casino and Resort in Thackerville, Okla., and airs on Paramount and DAZN following prelims on MMA Junkie. A rematch between featherweights goes down in the main event. Emmanuel Sanchez (17-4 MMA, 9-3 BMMA) will look to earn a second victory over Georgi Karakhanyan (28-8-1 MMA, 6-6 BMMA) after he won the initial meeting by majority decision at Bellator 170 in January 2017. For more on the numbers behind the event, check below for 16 pre-event facts about Bellator 218. * * * * Main event Gallery Emmanuel Sanchez def. Sam Sicilia Bellator 198: Best photos view 7 images Sanchez returns to competition after his title-fight loss to Patricio Freire at Bellator 209 in November
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Bellator 218 pre-event facts: Georgi Karakhanyan gets third Bellator stint – MMA Junkie