Bellator MMA makes its second stop to the Second City within a year as it returns to the Wintrust Arena in Chicago, Illinois. The main event encounter features a light heavyweight collision with gold on the line. Defending champion Vadim Nemkov, who is on a 11-fight undefeated streak, seeks to add another successful title defense as he takes on “The Soldier of God” Yoel Romero.
In one of the most exciting matchups in Bellator history, Bellator Bantamweight Champion Sergio Pettis returns to defend his title for the first time against the legendary Patrício Pitbull in the co-main event. As for the rest of the card, Bellator pitches a strong matchup at 205-lb., as hometown favorite Corey Anderson welcomes Phil Davis. In the opening fight of the main card, ranked heavyweights will throwdown as #4 ranked Daniel James looks to extend his winning ways against #10 ranked Gokhan Saricam.
WATCH: Bellator 297: Nemkov vs Romero Live Weigh-Ins
Bellator 297 also features an incredible 12-fight preliminary card. The event takes place tomorrow at the Wintrust Arena in Chicago, Illinois. Fans can watch the prelims for free right here at MMASucka. The main card, which airs exclusively on SHOWTIME, starts at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT.