A big light heavyweight rematch will main event Bellator 245 as former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Lyoto Machida will battle Phil Davis at the pay-per-view. These two previously fought at UFC 163, with Davis getting the win via unanimous decision.
Machida’s four-fight winning streak was snapped due to his split decision loss to Gegard Mousasi at Bellator 228. Prior to the devastating defeat, the light heavyweight beat Vitor Belfort (via KO at UFC 224), Rafael Carvalho (via split decision at Bellator 213), Chael Sonnen (via TKO at Bellator 222), and Eryk Anders (via split decision at UFC Fight Night 125). Overall, his professional record stands at 26 wins and 9 losses.
Davis is currently in the midst of a two-fight winning streak as the light heavyweight has beaten Liam McGeary (via TKO at Bellator 220) and Karl Albrektsson (via TKO at Bellator 231). Despite his setback against Vadim Nemkov at Bellator 209, Davis has won four out of his last five fights, also dropping Leonardo Leite (via unanimous decision at Bellator 186) and Linton Vassell (via KO at Bellator 200). His professional record currently stands at 21 wins, 5 losses, and 1 no contest.
Bellator 245 takes place on Friday, September 11 from the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut with Phil Davis and Lyoto Machida headlining.