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Tim Barnett, Alessandro Botti step in as short-notice replacements for Bellator London

Former BAMMA champion and Cage Warriors veteran Tim Barnett and Italian lightweight Alessandro Botti have stepped up to the plate on short notice to take fights on Nov. 23’s Bellator London card at the SSE Arena, Wembley.

Bellator announced via social media that Botti would step in to replace Myles Price in his bout against Alfie Davis. The promotion also confirmed to MMA Fighting that Liverpudlian Barnett would now face Akonne Wanliss following Tom Green’s withdrawal. Barnett has signed a one-fight deal with the promotion.