“The Barbaric” is stepping in on short notice for Zach Freeman to face Zak Bucia in a 165-pound catchweight bout at Bellator 197 on April 13 at The Family Arena in St. Charles, Mo., officials announced Friday.
Officials told MMA Fighting that Freeman suffered an undisclosed injury.
In eight appearances for Bellator, Anderson has a 5-3 record with a pair of notable decision wins over Patricky “Pitbull” Freire. He fought once in 2017, losing a unanimous decision to Derek Campos last January.
Two subsequent bouts were canceled: a May bout vs.