Bellator vet Eddie Sanchez (12-3 MMA, 2-0 BFC) and recent acquisition Neil Grove (8-2-1 MMA, 0-0 BFC) meet at Bellator 24 in the opening round of the promotion's inaugural eight-man heavyweight tournament, the promotion today announced.

Bellator 24, which kicks off the organization's 12-week third season, takes place Aug. 12 at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Fla., and airs live on FOX Sports Net.