Bellator announced a change to the upcoming show in Dublin, Ireland, on Feb. 22. Kiefer Crosby, who was originally set to meet Hugh Pulley in a 160-pound catchweight, will now face promotional newcomer Iamik Furtado.
Furtado (6-1) is a Guinea-Bissau-native who made Brazil his home before starting his professional MMA career in 2015, winning six in a row before inking a deal with Bellator. “The African Lion” finished three of his opponents by knockout or TKO.
SBG’s Crosby (7-1) is looking to keep the momentum going after a decision victory over Hugo Pereira last September, bouncing back from the only blemish on his professional record, a disqualification loss against Mike Jackson due to an illegal knee in July of that year.