A battle between two of the U.K.’s most familiar featherweight names has been added to the preliminary card for Bellator Europe 8 in London. Former contender from “The Ultimate Fighter 22,” England’s Saul Rogers , will go head-to-head with Scottish former UFC featherweight Rob Whiteford in a 145-pound preliminary bout at SSE Arena, Wembley on May 16. Rogers (13-3 MMA, 1-1 BMMA) is looking to bounce back to winning ways after his decision loss to German contender Daniel Weichel in the first round of the Bellator featherweight grand prix, while Whiteford (16-4 MMA, 1-0 BMMA) will be keen to claim back-to-back victories for his new promotion following his dramatic last-gasp knockout of Sam Sicilia with just six seconds of the fight remaining at Bellator Europe 6 last November. Also added to the preliminary slate is a lightweight bout between rising English prospects Alfie Davis and Tim Wilde .
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Saul Rogers, Rob Whiteford set for featherweight ‘Battle of Britain’ at Bellator London – MMA Junkie