Bellator to return July 24; Sergio Pettis, Ricky Bandejas booked to fight

[nuraknu]

It’s been five months since COVID-19 put a stop to Bellator operations, but that’s about to change soon.

Bellator is set to return in just 10 days with an event on July 24 at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. The first known booking features a bantamweight bout between Sergio Pettis and Ricky Bandejas.

Two people with knowledge of the situation confirmed the fight booking to MMA Junkie but requested anonymity since the promotion has yet to make an announcement. Combate was first to report the news....

Bellator to return July 24; Sergio Pettis, Ricky Bandejas booked to fight

It’s been five months since COVID-19 put a stop to Bellator operations, but that’s about to change soon.

mmajunkie.usatoday.com

Bellator marca evento de retorno para 24 de julho, em Connecticut

Último card da organização aconteceu no dia 22 de fevereiro, em Dublin, na Irlanda

globoesporte.globo.com

 

[MrSandman]

 

[MrSandman]

MAIN EVENT: Sergio Pettis vs. Ricky Bandejas

Jason Jackson vs. Jordan Mein

Tywan Claxton vs. Jay Jay Wilson

Aaron Pico vs. Chris Hatley Jr.

BELLATOR 242 PRELIMS (8:45 p.m. ET on Bellator’s YouTube Channel)

Logan Storley vs. Mark Lemminger

 

[MrSandman]

Bellator 242 official for July 24, full card announced including return of Aaron Pico

Bellator MMA will officially return on July 24 with a card from the Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Conn. headlined by a bantamweight fight between Sergio Pettis and Ricky Bandejas.

www.mmafighting.com

 

[Rambo John J]

5 fight card?

I hope they add to that thing

edit...just saw it is 7 fights now

 

[MrSandman]

Michael Chandler vs. Benson Henderson 2 rebooked for Aug. 7 Bellator event

A long awaited rematch between Michael Chandler and Benson Henderson has been rescheduled.

www.mmafighting.com

 

[MrSandman]

Phil Davis vs. Lyoto Machida 2 expected to headline Bellator card on Sept. 11

A light heavyweight rematch between Phil Davis and Lyoto Machida is currently in the works for the Bellator MMA card scheduled on Sept. 11.

www.mmafighting.com

 

[Lukewarm Carl]

Phil Davis vs. Lyoto Machida 2 expected to headline Bellator card on Sept. 11

A light heavyweight rematch between Phil Davis and Lyoto Machida is currently in the works for the Bellator MMA card scheduled on Sept. 11.

www.mmafighting.com

Davis vs. Machida is a super sad fight on 9/11. That just smells of boring decision... And I think Phil is a good dude and love Lyoto but that's just one of those matchups that doesn't lend itself to excitement.

 

[MrSandman]

Davis vs. Machida is a super sad fight on 9/11. That just smells of boring decision... And I think Phil is a good dude and love Lyoto but that's just one of those matchups that doesn't lend itself to excitement.

When they were both in their prime, I'd agree. As they are now- one of them isn't making it to the bell.

 

[nuraknu]

Scott Coker proud of Bellator's plan as events resume within 'fightsphere' during COVID-19

Bellator president Scott Coker sheds some insight into the plans and protocols as the promotion returns with live events on July 24.

mmajunkie.usatoday.com

 

[nuraknu]

View: https://mobile.twitter.com/BigMarcel24/status/1286663817607307264


If you didn't see #1, highly recommend. Great fight.