Bellator 171 is a visit to familiar territory for Bellator MMA, as the promotion returns once again to the Kansas Star Arena in Mulvane, Kansas, on Jan. 27, 2017.
It's no coincidence that a fighter who hails from Derby and is featured almost every time the promotion comes to town will be showcased on the night's main card.
"The Caveman" Dave Rickels (17-4, 2 NC) will have a lightweight contest with the equally-experienced Aaron Derrow (14-8) in the biggest bout announced for Mulvane.
"Daddy Long Legs" Derrow has toiled for a long time on the minor circuit, but recently strung together two straight wins by submitting Ramon Barber with a rear naked choke and earning a decision win in his Bellator debut.