Bellator 207 is set to kick off from the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut headlined with heavyweight Grand Prix matchup pitting the streaking Matt Mitrione against the promotions light heavyweight champion, Ryan Bader. The winner of this matchup will advance to face the winner of Fedor Emelianenko vs. Chael Sonnen, which takes place the following evening. In the co-main slot, a war between two longtime MMA vets will be showcased as the 23-15 Roy Nelson gets it on with 28-7 Sergei Kharitonov.
Also on the card, 3-1 Baby Slice, Kevin Ferguson Jr. makes his lightweight debut as he takes on the 3-2 Corey Browning.