Leslie Smith vs. Arlene Blencowe set for Bellator 233

Bellator MMA Leslie Smith (pictured) fights Arlene Blencowe in a featherweight bout at Bellator 233 in Thackerville, Okla., on Nov. 8.The next contender for Bellator’s featherweight title could emerge soon.

On Monday, officials told MMA Fighting that Leslie Smith (11-7-1) and Arlene Blencowe (12-7) will fight on the main card of Bellator 233 on Nov. 8 at WinStar World Casino in Thackerville, Okla.

Both women competed at Bellator 224 this past July, with Smith making a successful promotional debut by defeating Sinead Kavanagh via majority decision, and Blencowe needing just 22 seconds to punch out Amanda Bell. Smith has won three straight fights, including her last two in the UFC, while…