Gegard Mousasi vs. Rafael Lovato Jr. Booked For Bellator 214
A middleweight title bout has been scheduled for Bellator 214.
Reigning champion Gegard Mousasi will defend his 185-pound gold towards Rafael Lovato Jr. The title bout will happen inside The Discussion board in Inglewood, California on Jan. 26. This is similar night time that Fedor Emelianenko will meet Ryan Bader to crown a brand new Bellator heavyweight champion.
Bellator president Scott Coker introduced the middleweight title bout on Twitter:
Gegard Mousasi-Rafael Lovato Jr. for the Bellator Middleweight Title on Jan. 26 in L.A. pic.twitter.com/wPEyNLq3Z3
— Scott Coker (@ScottCoker) November 20, 2018
Mousasi had been adamant about defending his title towards Lovato as a result of he felt the rising 185-pounder earned his shot. Bellator officers clearly agree with the champion. One month previous to Bellator 214, Lyoto Machida will meet former champion Rafael Carvalho. A Machida victory all however ensures him the winner of Mousasi vs. Lovato Jr.
“The Dreamcatcher” is coming off a one-sided thrashing over welterweight title holder Rory MacDonald. Mousasi efficiently defended his gold through second-round TKO. In the meantime, Lovato Jr. is coming off a submission victory over John Salter to enhance his skilled combined martial arts file to 9-Zero. Lovato Jr. has solely gone the space as soon as in his 9 fights.
Bellator 214 might be going up towards UFC 233. Each occasions are going down in California and are slated to be large occasions. UFC 233 is anticipated to function no less than one title bout and the promotional debut of former Bellator welterweight champion Ben Askren.
When the massive night time of fights arrives, you’ll be able to persist with MMA Information for reside protection of each Bellator 214 and UFC 233. We’ll be bringing you reside outcomes, highlights, and post-fight tidbits from each occasions.
Who’s your early decide, Gegard Mousasi or Rafael Lovato Jr.?
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