Sam Sicilia isn’t getting an easy fight in his first appearance for Bellator.
The former UFC featherweight will make his debut with the promotion at Bellator 189 vs. Marcos Galvao (18-8-1) in a 145-pound bout on Dec. 1 at the WinStar World Casino in Thackerville, Okla. Sicilia signed a multi-fight deal with Bellator this past August.
Officials also confirmed a women’s featherweight clash between Alexis Dufresne (6-3) and Amber Leibrock (2-1). The bouts were first reported by MMAjunkie.
Sicilia (15-8) developed a reputation as a heavy hitter during his time in the Octagon, with three of his five UFC wins coming by way of knockout.