Bellator announces opening round bouts of one-night, four-man light heavyweight tournament at Bellator 142

The tournament bracket for the upcoming Bellator one-night, four-man light heavyweight tournament has been announced as the bouts will be Muhammed “King Mo” Lawal vs. Linton Vassell and Emanuel Newton vs. Phil Davis.Bellator LHW Tournament

The opening round bouts were announced by Bellator President Scott Coker during the main card of Bellator 141 on Friday evening.

Bellator 142: Dynamite will come from the SAP Center in San Jose, California on September 19 and the current fight card is below.

Liam McGeary (10-0) vs. Tito Ortiz (18-11)
Saulo Cavalari (31-2) vs. Zack Mwekassa (13-2) *
Muhammed “King Mo” Lawal (15-4, 1NC) vs. Linton Vassell (15-4-1)
Emanuel Newton (25-8-1) vs. Phil Davis (13-3) #
Paul Daley (20-3 Kickboxing) vs. Fernando Gonzalez (1-2 Kickboxing)
Josh Thomson (20-8, 1NC) vs. Mike Bronzoulis (18-8-1)
Francis Carmont (23-10) vs. Philipe Lins (9-1) ##

* – Glory Vacant Light Heavyweight Title Fight
# – Bellator light heavyweight tournament one-night tournament
## – Bellator light heavyweight tournament alternate bout