A heavyweight fight is the latest addition to Bellator 271.
Rising big man [autotag]Steve Mowry[/autotag] is set to return against promotional newcomer [autotag]Rakim Cleveland[/autotag] on the main card of the Nov. 12 event in Hollywood, Fla., promotion officials recently informed MMA Junkie.
Mowry (9-0 MMA, 5-0 BMMA) has a 100 percent finishing rate through nine professional fights, including five submissions and four TKOs. Thus far in Bellator, the 6-foot-8 heavyweight has defeated Ben Moa, Darion Abbey, Gokhan Saricam, Shawn Teed and Shaun Asher.
Cleveland (22-13-1 MMA, 0-0 BMMA) has signed a multifight deal with Bellator, according to promotion officials. The PFL alum is coming off three straight wins, including a viral head kick knockout (and celebratory dance) against Kelvin Fital in August.
With the addition, the Bellator 271 lineup includes:
- Champion Cris Cyborg vs. Sinead Kavanagh – for women’s featherweight title
- Justin Gonzales vs. Aaron Pico
- Rakim Cleveland vs. Steve Mowry
- Arlene Blencowe vs. Pam Sorenson
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