Bellator announces duel between Corey Anderson and Phil Davis for June

C. Anderson will face P. Davis in the Bellator 297 (Photo: Montage/SUPER FIGHTS)

The historic Bellator 297 He has just won another important fight. In a duel valid for the light heavyweight division (up to 93kg), the former challengers Corey anderson e Phil Davis they will measure strength in the circular cage, with an eye on a second chance to fight for the category belt. The clash will take place on June 16th, at the Winstrust Arena, in Chicago, Illinois (USA).

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Signed by Bellator in 2020, Corey resoundingly won his first three fights in the organization, against Melvin Manhoef, Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov and Ryan bader, all of them by knockout. Afterwards, the North American was placed in a title fight against the champion Vadim nemkov. After a 'no-contest' in the first duel between the two, 'Overtime' was defeated in a unanimous decision by the judges by the Russian in the long-awaited rematch.

An athlete in the organization chaired by Scott Coker since 2015, Davis also competed for the category belt in 2021 and was defeated by the same Vadim nemkov by points. Since then, Phil has hit Yoel romero and Julius Anglickas and could get closer to a new title fight, if he beats Corey anderson.

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O Bellator 297 will be headlined by a title fight in the light heavyweight category. The champion Vadim nemkov will put his title on the line again, this time, against the veteran Yoel romero. In the co-main fight, the Brazilian Patrick Pitbull will try to make history once again and will be the challenger of bantamweight champion (up to 61,2kg) Sergio Pettis.