Bellator Returns With ‘Bandejas Vs Pettis’ On July 24

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Bellator MMA will make its long-awaited return to mixed martial arts (MMA) with a special Paramount network telecast from inside its regular haunt, Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn., on Fri., July 24, 2020.
Headlining th…

Bellator MMA

Bellator MMA will make its long-awaited return to mixed martial arts (MMA) with a special Paramount network telecast from inside its regular haunt, Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn., on Fri., July 24, 2020.

Headlining the card will be UFC veteran Sergio Pettis, who makes his second Bellator MMA appearance opposite 135-pound bruiser Ricky Bandejas. In the welterweight co-main event, well-traveled combat sports veteran Jordan Mein debuts against Jason Jackson.

“I am thrilled to announce our return event this month at Mohegan Sun, which has always been an incredible venue partner for us,” said Bellator MMA President Scott Coker. “We put together an exciting card with great matchups, featuring some of our best rising prospects. We look forward to our fans joining us on Paramount Network for what will surely be a memorable night of action inside the Bellator cage.”

The complete Bellator 242 fight card and line up below:

Bellator 242 Main Card (Paramount, DAZN, 10 p.m. ET):

135 lbs.: Ricky Bandejas vs. Sergio Pettis
170 lbs.: Jason Jackson vs. Jordan Mein
145 lbs.: Tywan Claxton vs. Jay Jay Wilson
145 lbs.: Chris Hatley Jr. vs. Aaron Pico

Bellator 242 Prelims Card (Bellator’s YouTube channel, 8:45 p.m. ET):

170 lbs.: Mark Lemminger vs. Logan Storley
135 lbs.: Cass Bell vs. Raufeon Stots
265 lbs.: Steve Mowry vs. Rudy Schaffroth

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