Julius Anglickas Steps In For Anthony Johnson Against Vadim Nemkov At Bellator 268

Julius Anglickas will get the opportunity of a lifetime.

Bellator recently announced that the Lithuanian-born fighter will step in to fight Vadim Nemkov in the semifinals of the light heavyweight grand prix at Bellator 268 on October 16.

Anglickas — who was originally set to fight grand prix alternate Karl Albrektsson — will now have the opportunity to not only advance to the finals of the grand prix, but also do it as the new Bellator 205-pound champion.

He would face the winner of the other semifinal between Ryan Bader and Corey Andeson which also takes place at Bellator 268.

🚨 BREAKING 🚨

Due to an undisclosed illness, @Anthony_Rumble is forced to withdraw from the #BellatorLHWGP. @JuliusAnglickas steps in to face the champ Vadim Nemkov at #Bellator268, Oct. 16. https://t.co/U7FtteM2pZ pic.twitter.com/u68Zb91ofk

— Bellator MMA (@BellatorMMA) September 19, 2021

Nemkov — who defeated Phil Davis to reach the semifinals — was originally slated to fight former UFC title challenger Anthony Johnson. However, “Rumble” recently pulled out due to illness.

Anglickas is coming off a unanimous decision win over Gregory Milliard in April and hasn’t suffered defeat since his sole pro loss which came back in June 2016. He holds a 10-1 record overall.