It now looks like former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Heavyweight knockout artist Matt Mitrione (9-5) will make his Bellator debut on June 24 opposite Carl Seumanutafa (10-6) at Bellator 157: Dynamite 2 in St. Louis, Missouri.
The man known as "Meathead" will attempt to forge success in the Bellator cage after producing a moderate clip as a UFC rising contender. He recently lost to Travis Browne at UFC Fight Night 81 via third-round technical knockout, but inadvertent eye pokes played a major role in Mitrione's demise.
Having signed with the promotion back in March, the 37-year-old essentially enters Bellator 157 with a clean slate.