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Middleweights John Salter, Costello van Steenis to Headline Bellator 233 in Oklahoma

A middleweight showdown pitting John Salter against Costello van Steenis will serve as the headliner for Bellator 233 on Nov. 8.

Promotion officials recently announced the bout. Bellator 233 takes place at WinStar World Casino and Resort in Thackerville, Okla. The main card airs on Paramount Network at 9 p.m. ET/8 p.m. CT and on Dazn at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT, while prelims stream immediately prior on Dazn and Bellator.com.

The 34-year-old Salter has won six of his seven Bellator appearances, with his only defeat coming by third-round submission to current 185-pound champ Rafael Lovato Jr.