Emmanuel Sanchez has been waiting a long time to get another crack at Daniel Weichel.
More than three years after dropping a split decision to the German contender, “El Matador” will meet Weichel for the second time in the Bellator featherweight grand prix quarterfinals early next year.
Sanchez chose to fight Weichel during the selection process for the grand prix bracket on Saturday at Bellator 228. Earlier in the lottery, Weichel opted for a fight in February 2020, but at the time he didn’t know who his opponent would be. Sanchez said he would’ve rathered to fight earlier, in either December or January, but this just means he’ll have more time to prepare.