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Saad Awad vs. Derek Anderson, Joey Davis debut added to Bellator 160

Bellator is bringing some of its top homegrown, up-and-coming fighters to Southern California.

Saad Awad will meet Derek Anderson in a key lightweight bout at Bellator 160 on Aug. 26 in Anaheim, it was announced Tuesday. Both fighters have been with the promotion for three years or more.

Also on the card will be NCAA Division II wrestling standout Joey Davis, making his pro MMA debut. Previously, Bellator announced bouts featuring rising fighters like A.J. McKee and Bubba Jenkins, who will meet Georgi Karakhanyan in a rematch.