A featherweight championship rematch between Patricio Freire and Daniel Weichel will serve as the headliner for Bellator 203.
Promotion officials confirmed the pairing after Weichel announced the fight via Instagram. Bellator 203 takes place on July 14 at the Foro Italico in Rome. Since it is an international card, it will likely air via tape delay on the Paramount Network in the United States. In the co-main event, UFC veteran Alessio Sakara will return to light heavyweight to face promotional newcomer Jamie Sloane.
Freire and Weichel first fought at Bellator 138, with “Pitbull” rallying from danger in the opening stanza to score a knockout victory 32 seconds into round two.