Bellator 162: "Shlemenko vs. Grove" takes place Oct. 21, 2016 at FedEx Forum in Memphis, Tenn. Alexander "Storm" Shlemenko returns for his first U.S. fight in over a year since being suspended for failing his Bellator 133 drug test. He faces a resurgent Kendall "Da Spyder" Grove, winner of two straight by knockout.
The FedEx Forum card also features a huge Heavyweight match between winner of seven straight Bobby Lashley against returning Bellator fighter and West Coast Fighting champion Josh Appelt. An eighth straight win almost guarantees he'll meet Cheick Kongo for the vacant title.