Bellator is making some late changes to its card next week.
With Derek Anderson injured, David Rickels will step in on short notice to face Adam Piccolotti at Bellator 189 on Dec. 1 at WinStar World Casino in Thackerville, Okla., the promotion announced Wednesday.
Rickels (18-4) last fought back in January, a third-round TKO win over Aaron Derrow. “The Caveman” is currently on a three-fight unbeaten streak. Rickels, 28, only has one loss in his last six fights and it came to former Bellator champion Michael Chandler.