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Bellator MMA parts ways with Marcin Held, who now hopes to land UFC deal

Bellator 160 "Henderson vs. Pitbull" takes place at Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif., later this month (Aug. 26, 2016), featuring a main event between Benson Henderson vs. "Pitbull" Patricio Freire, the winner of which will earn a crack at Lightweight champion as the clear-cut No. 1 division contender.

One man who won't climb to the top of the 155-pound ladder again is Polish submission wizard Marcin Held. Bellator sources have confirmed what was previously reported by MMA Junkie -- the promotion let his contract expire without a renewal. Held later confirmed via social media that he wants to test the free agency waters.