Adli Edwards will get the big opportunity he was hoping for.
Jeremy Kennedy has been forced out of Bellator 277 and Edwards (9-1 MMA, 0-0 BMMA) will step in on short notice to face Aaron Pico (9-3 MMA, 9-3 BMMA) on April 15 at SAP Center in San Jose, Calif.
A person with knowledge of the new matchup told MMA Junkie of the booking Thursday, but asked to remain anonymous since the promotion has yet to make an official announcement. TSN was first to report the news.