Bellator 256: Bader vs. Machida 2 took place on April 9, 2021 at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut.  The event was headlined by a Quarterfinal of the Bellator Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix Tournament. The headliner will be a rematch between former Bellator Light Heavyweight World Champion Ryan Bader and former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Lyoto Machida.

Bellator 256: Bader vs. Machida 2

Usman Nurmagomedov vs. Benson Henderson (Lightweight)  Tofiq Musayev vs. Alexander Shabliy (Lightweight)  Valentin Moldavsky vs. Linton Vassell (Heavyweight)  Michael Page vs. Goiti Yamauchi (Welterweight)