Former Sengoku Featherweight Champion and perennial Bellator featherweight Marlon Sandro will be stepping back into the cage as the promotion takes Rhode Island on November 16 for Bellator 81. Welcoming him back action will be Dustin Neace.
Sandro (22-4) has twice advanced to the featherweight tournament finals, but has yet to win in the big fight, losing to Pat Curran and most recently Daniel Straus. Prior to the unanimous decision loss to Strauss in May, the Brazilian was on a three-fight run, which included tournament victories over the highly touted Alexandre “Popo” Bezerra, Roberto Vargas, and Rafael Dias.
Neace (23-28), a veteran of The Ultimate Fighter 14, has been largely inactive since being released from the UFC behind a loss to Bryan Caraway at the season finale in December of last year. “The Beast” 5-3 in his last eight fights.
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Who fights this week for bellator? Just some of the big name guys this week
Biggest name on the card is Douglas Lima. It’s the heavyweight semifinals, so it will be headlined by Thiago Santos vs. Rich Hale
Thats right I remember seeing that now thanks. When is the next round for rad Martinez?
bellator 80 on November 9, I’m updating all the rumors sections today. Bellator moves things around based on what they need for a card.
I think I’m actually in-house for that one.
Does rad have a chance in this one? The guy he fights I want to say looked good in the last fight
Wagney will be Rad’s biggest test to date. He’s a former WEC challenger who took some extended time off, so he’ll push Rad but Rad definitely has a chance.
I remember he looked good I think he finished his fight impressively. But rad is one guy I hope does really well in the sport and is able to support his family and get help for his father this money could help a lot for him he deserves it.