If John Salter is hunting for a rematch with Bellator champion Rafael Lovato Jr., he could have a strong case if he keeps performing like he did on Friday.
The 10-year middleweight veteran became just the second fighter to defeat up-and-coming contender Costello van Steenis (12-2), out-wrestling the Gegard Mousasi protege to earn a unanimous decision win in the main event of Bellator 233 at WinStar World Casino in Thackerville, Okla.
Van Steenis entered the night on a six-fight win streak and an unblemished 4-0 record in the Bellator cage.