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Following Bellator 254 win, Grant Neal makes pitch for Bass Pro Shops sponsorship

After submitting Maurice Jackson at Bellator 254 on Thursday, Grant Neal is making a different kind of callout.

Unbeaten prospect Neal (5-0 MMA, 4-0 BMMA) spoke to reporters on why he really wants a Bass Pro Shops sponsorship, opponent switches leading up to the fight, the confidence he has in his ground game, and more.

You can watch the full interview in the video above.

Bellator 254 took place Thursday at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. The main card aired on CBS Sports Network after prelims on MMA Junkie.

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