Through Bellator MMA, alongside NASCAR, mixed martial arts was included as a pre-race activation exclusively for fans in attendance of the Alabama 500 at Talladega. This was the third stop on the Monster / Bellator MMA series featured at NASCAR with the largest crowd to date. The fight was held in the ?infield? and was a feature of this year's Talladega Nights? The lineup consisted of four MMA bouts featuring some of the best regional up-and-coming talent, with the main event prospects in consideration to be signed to a multi-fight Bellator MMA contract. World class MMA fighters Roy ?Big Country? Nelson and former Bellator lightweight champion Michael Chandler where there to sign autographs and hang with the thousands in attendance. The next stop on the series is Homestead, Miami to finish off the race season!