Back in 2012, Vyacheslav Vasilevsky, a young Russian fighter just three years into his budding MMA career, ventured to North America to try his hand in the Bellator Season 6 middleweight tournament. It occurred during the influx of Russian talent invited to compete on the promotion's roster but only lasted a little more than two months.
Vasilevsky made his successful debut in the tournament quarterfinal against Victor O'Donnell, who he defeated by unanimous decision. However, just one month later, he suffered a decision loss to Maiquel Falcão. Vasilevsky was released from his contract and immediately returned to Russia.