Title challenger Leandro Higo is in agreement with champ Eduardo Dantas when he says Friday’s Bellator 177 headliner has all the potential to be a barn-burner. But, as expected, he and Dantas (19-4 MMA, 9-1 BMMA) don’t really see eye to eye when it comes to the belt’s destination after it’s all said and done. While he’s the promotional newcomer taking on the defending, two-time champ, Higo (17-2 MMA, 0-0 BMMA) has all the confidence that he’ll make the most out of his big break. “I’m very happy to debut in Bellator against Dantas, who’s one of the best fighters in our weight class,” Higo told MMAjunkie ahead of the Spike-televised main event at Budapest Sports Arena in Budapest, Hungary. “I’m putting on a show and bringing the belt home – no doubt.” Higo’s trajectory has had its share of ups and downs
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