Bellator dropped a bombshell recently, announcing that the mixed martial arts (MMA) promotion has for the first time ever booked three international events for 2016.
And it certainly helps to have native, well-known fighters in tow when traveling abroad.
So when Bellator MMA hits hits Pala Alpitour in Torino, Italy, on April 16, 2016 -- which was made possible thanks to an agreement with Oktagon Kickboxing President Carlo Di Blasi -- it plans to bring in 15-fight Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) veteran, Alessio Sakara.
Sakara (17-11, 2 NC MMA / 8-1 Boxing) will fight an opponent to be determined at a later date.