Bellator 233: Current Fight Card, Video Promos

Bellator heads to Thackerville, Oklahoma for Bellator 233 this Friday night.

The event takes place from the WinStar World Casino and airs on both Paramount Network and DAZN.

In the headline bout, John Salter and Costello van Steenis square off in a middleweight encounter. The 34-year-old Salter has scored six wins in seven appearances for Bellator, including a submission last year over Chidi Njokuani.

A native of the Netherlands, van Steenis is 4-0 in four Bellator fights, highlighted by a recent win over Mike Shipman via TKO.

Muhammed “King Mo” Lawal returns as he takes on Andrew Kapel in another main card bout. Also, Leslie Smith and Arlene Blencowe square off and Tyrell Fortune faces Azunna Anyanwu.

The preliminary card will be highlighted by appearances from a number of undefeated prospects, including Romero Cotton (3-0), Jordan Young (11-0), Logan Storley (10-0), Christian Edwards (1-0) and twin brother of Tyrell, Tyree Fortune (4-0).

Also, Grant Neal (1-0) makes his promotional debut, former Oklahoma State University wrestling standout Kyle Crutchmer (4-0), second generation star Lucas Brennan (1-0) and Davion Franklin (Pro Debut) of Jackson Wink MMA are all set for action. Additionally, fan favorite Janay Harding (5-3) will square off with Amanda Bell (6-6) in a quickly crowding women’s featherweight division.

Bellator 233: Salter Vs. van Steenis

MAIN CARD (Paramount Network, DAZN)

Middleweight Main Event: John Salter (16-4) vs. Costello van Steenis (12-1)

195-Pound Contract Weight Co-Main Event: “King Mo” Lawal (21-9, 1 NC) vs. Andrew Kapel (14-6)

Featherweight Main Card Bout: Leslie Smith (11-7-1) vs. Arlene Blencowe (12-7)

Heavyweight Main Card Bout: Tyrell Fortune (7-0) vs. Azunna Anyanwu (15-5)

PRELIMINARY CARD (Bellator.com)

Light Heavyweight Preliminary Bout: Grant Neal (1-0) vs. Jimmy Lugo (1-0)

Light Heavyweight Preliminary Bout: Christian Edwards (1-0) vs. Cesar Bennett (Pro Debut)

Middleweight Preliminary Bout: Romero Cotton (3-0) vs. Jason Perrotta (3-3)

Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Kyle Crutchmer (4-0) vs. Antonio Jones (7-3)

Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Janay Harding (5-3) vs. Amanda Bell (6-6)

Light Heavyweight Preliminary Bout: Jordan Young (11-0) vs. Julius Anglickas (7-1)

175-Pound Contract Weight Preliminary Bout: Logan Storley (10-0) vs. E.J. Brooks (13-5)

Light Heavyweight Preliminary Bout: Tyree Fortune (4-0) vs. Chuck Campbell (2-0)

Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Lucas Brennan (1-0) vs. Jacob Landin (0-2)

Heavyweight Preliminary Bout: Davion Franklin (Pro Debut) vs. Christian Adams (Pro Debut)

Lightweight Preliminary Bout: Aaron McKenzie (6-1-1) vs. Sean Clements (3-1)

King Mo Lawal Highlights

John Salter Highlights

Costello van Steenis Highlights