SAN JOSE, Calif. – The void left by Anthony Johnson has been filled. With “Rumble” out of the Bellator light heavyweight grand prix due to serious illness , rising contender Julius Anglickas will step into his place, the promotion announced Saturday on the Bellator 266 broadcast. For his tournament semifinal, Anglickas (10-1 MMA, 3-0 BMMA) will challenge champion Vadim Nemkov on Oct. 16 at Bellator 268 in Phoenix. Anglickas, 30, rides a nine-fight winning streak into the bout, which includes three Bellator victories over Jordan Young, Alex Polizzi and Gregory Millard
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