Bellator officials confirmed to ESPN.com that the former Strikeforce light heavyweight champion has elected to return from a retirement he announced earlier this year to face promotional newcomer Andrew Kapel (14-5 MMA, 0-0 BMMA) in a 195-pound catchweight bout.
The matchup has been booked for Bellator 233, which takes place Nov. 8 at WinStar World Casino and Resort in Thackerville, Okla.