April 6, 2018, in Budapest, Hungary. Bellator 196 takes place in Budapest, Hungary. Former UFC and WEC lightweight champion Ben Henderson takes on Roger Huerta in the main event. In the co-main event, Hungary’s Adam Borics meets Russia’s Teodor Nikolov in a featherweight contest. Results below.
- Ben Henderson def. Roger Huerta via submission (guillotine choke) :49 of Round 2.
- Adam Borics def. Teodor Nikolov via flying knee knockout at 1:30 of Round 2.
- Denise Kielholtz def. Petra Castkova via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27).
- Brian Moore vs. Giorgio Belsanti via submission (guillotine choke) at 2:46 of Round 1.
- Ed Ruth def. Ion Pascu by unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)