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

Douglas Lima vs. Michael Page (Welterweight)  Leah McCourt vs. Jessica Borga (Featherweight)  Robert Whiteford vs. Andrew Fisher (Featherweight)  Luke Trainer vs. Yannick Bahati (Light Heavyweight)  Yves Landu vs. Tim Wilde (Lightweight)