Caldwell out: Eduardo Dantas will now face Leandro Higo in new Bellator 177 main event

[TheEmperorRises]

Bellator has a new main event for its upcoming trip to Budapest, Hungary, on April 14.

Bantamweight champion Eduardo Dantas, who was initially scheduled to defend his title against Darrion Caldwell, will now take on fellow Brazilian Leandro Higo after Caldwell suffered an undisclosed injury. Bellator officials confirmed the news to MMA Fighting.

Rising featherweight John Teixeira is also set to return to action at the Budapest Sports Arena, as he faces Daniel Weichel in the main card.

Dantas (19-4) re-captured the 135-pound belt in June 2016, defeating former teammate Marcos Galvao for the second time. “Dudu" went on to defend the gold six months later, avenging his only Bellator loss with a decision over Joe Warren.

Higo (17-2), one of the best bantamweight prospects out of Brazil, makes his promotional debut after winning eight straight, including winning and defending the RFA and LFA belts.


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Bellator 177: Eduardo Dantas has new opponent with Darrion Caldwell injured

 

[Wild]

Higo vs Dantes is still a good fight.

 

[TheEmperorRises]

Yeah, it sucks that Caldwell is out but as far as replacements so- Higo is a pretty damn good one.

Winning the title on your first fight with a company.....I'm sure it's been done, but offhand I can't think of anyone who has.

 

[Clappin'Daddys]

Good replacement. Looks like they signed him just in time. Bw in Bellator is pretty shallow. Higo is riding 8 wins, so this fight could be justified.


Wanted to watch Caldwell vs dantas though. Don't know who would win that

 

[Lukewarm Carl]

Higo is no joke.

Oddly enough I'm actually more interested in this.

 

[regular john]

fuckin' brazilians. especially Nova Uniao and their archaic training methods, always fuckin' up the best fights.

 

[ECC170]

Higo finishes Dantas in the 4th...another watch lister making waves

 

[TheEmperorRises]

fuckin' brazilians. especially Nova Uniao and their archaic training methods, always fuckin' up the best fights.