TUF Smashes winner and UFC veteran Norman Parke has signed an exclusive multi-fight deal with Bellator.
Bellator confirmed Parke’s signing to MMA Fighting following an initial report from MMANytt.com early Friday morning.
Parke (25-6-1) has remained in the higher echelons of the European lightweight ranks since his UFC exit 2016 following a loss to Rustam Khabilov. He has tasted defeat just once in six outings since departing the promotion, a decision loss to fellow European standout, Mateusz Gamrot, in their title bout at KSW 39.
The Next Generation Northern Ireland fighter went unbeaten in his first five tests in the Octagon.