Memphis, Tennessee played host to Bellator 162 as the main event saw Alexander Shlemenko make his emphatic return to U.S. soil by stopping Kendall Grove with strikes in the second round. The co-main event saw Bobby Lashley put on another dominant showing against Josh Appelt, in which the professional wrestling superstar scored a second round submission.
Alexander Shlemenko def. Kendall Grove at 1:43 of Round 2: Middleweight
Kendall Grove came out pumping his jab and using his footwork to delay Alexander Shlemenko from closing the distance. Shlemenko was eventually able to draw Grove into a high-paced brawl, where each fighter had their respective moments in the first round.