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‘No love lost’ in Matt Mitrione-Roy Nelson Bellator 194 rematch

By / Las Vegas Review-Journal
February 9, 2018 - 5:45 pm
 

The next quarterfinal in Bellator MMA’s 2018 Heavyweight Grand Prix will feature a rematch between two former UFC heavyweights, Roy Nelson and Matt Mitrione.

Mitrione, who is currently on a three-fight win streak, last faced Nelson over five years ago under the UFC banner. He lost by way of first-round technical knockout.

Their rematch will take place at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn., on Feb. 16 and will headline the fight card airing on the Paramount Network.

Check out the video above.

Contact Heidi Fang at hfang@reviewjournal.com. Follow @HeidiFang on Twitter.

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