LOS ANGELES — (Marzo 14, 2017) – Following an undisclosed injury to Darrion Caldwell, budding superstar Leandro “Pitbull” Higo (17-2) will now challenge current champion Eduardo "Dudu" Dantas (19-4) in a bantamweight world title fight at Bellator 177: Dantas vs. Ficoinside the Budapest Sports Arena on Aprile 14.

In aggiunta, John “Macapa”(21-1-2) dovrà affrontare Daniel Weichel (38-9) in a featherweight contest and Lena Ovchynnikova (11-4) incontra Helen Harper (4-1) at 125-pounds. Rounding out the Spike-televised MMA action will be a featherweight matchup pitting Hungarian-born Adam “The Kid” Borics (5-0) contro Anthony “Pretty Boy” Taylor(1-2).

Bellator 177: Dantas vs. Ficowill be broadcast on SPIKE at 9 p.m. E/8 p.m. CT, mentre Bellator Kickboxing 6 will air immediately following the MMA portion of the event, con inizio alle 11pm ET/10pm CT.

 

Completare Bellator 177: Dantas vs. Fico Scheda principale:

Bantamweight World Title Bout: Eduardo Dantas (19-4) vs. Leandro Higo (17-2)

Featherweight Feature Bout: Daniel Weichel (38-9) vs. John “Macapa”Teixeira (21-1-2)

Funzione Flyweight Bout: Lena Ovchynnikova (11-4) vs. Helen Harper (4-1)

Featherweight Feature Bout: Anthony Taylor (1-2) vs. Adam Borics (5-0)

Carta preliminare:

Piuma preliminare Bout: Brian Moore (9-5) vs. Ludovit Klein (6-0)

Leggero incontro preliminare: Mate Kertesz (3-0) vs. Adam Polgar (10-8)