The Bellator featherweight grand prix is right around the corner, and the promotion has rolled out its “Countdown” series to take a closer look at the tournament.

The 16-man, single-elimination tournament gets underway Sept. 7 at Bellator 226 from SAP Center in San Jose, Calif., where half of the first-round fights will take place. The other half is set for Bellator 228 on Sept. 28 at The Forum in Inglewood, Calif., where champion Patricio Freire will attempt to make his first title defense against Juan Archuleta.

The title will be up for grabs throughout the tournament, with the ultimate winner earning $1 million.

Here’s Bellator’s description of the first “Countdown” episode:

For some, it’s been their life’s mission. A way to add to their storied legacy. For others it’s a opportunity to prove they are the new talent, the new breed of fighter waiting to usher in the next era of mixed martial arts.” We introduce the Featherweight World Grand Prix. It all kicks off Saturday, September 7th, exclusively on DAZN.

You can check out the complete tournament lineup below:

Bellator 226

• Pedro Carvalho vs. Sam Sicilia – featherweight tournament opening round
• Derek Campos vs. Daniel Straus – featherweight tournament opening round
• Adam Borics vs. Pat Curran – featherweight tournament opening round
• Tywan Claxton vs. Emmanuel Sanchez – featherweight tournament opening round

Bellator 228

• Champ Patricio Freire vs. Juan Archuleta – for featherweight title, featherweight tournament opening round
• Georgi Karakhanyan vs. A.J. McKee – featherweight tournament opening round
• Darrion Caldwell vs. Henry Corrales – featherweight tournament opening round
• Saul Rogers vs. Daniel Weichel – featherweight tournament opening round