Bellator 242

Bellator 242 highlights: Relive the best of the action as Bellator emerged from COVID-19 lockdown

nt" Bellator are back, and they have a bantamweight contender ready to make his bid for the vacant 135-pound title. The promotion emerged from its COVID-19 lockdown with its first event since the arrival of the coronavirus pandemic as Bellator 242 took place at the Mohegan Sun Arena in...

Bellator 242 results: Aaron Pico rolls over Solo Hatley Jr. for first submission win

The new and improved Aaron Pico continued demonstrating his progression Friday night. Fighting for the third time since switching his camp to Jackson Wink MMA, Pico (6-3 MMA, 6-3 BMMA) rolled over an overmatched Solo Hatley Jr. Pico put on a clinic before finishing Hatley via rear-naked choke  at...

4 burning questions heading into Bellator 242

UFC on ESPN 10 features a card packed with up-and-coming talent looking to set themselves up for bigger tests later in the year. Bantamweight contenders collide in the main event, as Ricky Bandejas takes on former UFC flyweight contender Sergio Pettis, while the co-main event features the Bellator debut...

Bellator 242 breakdown: Expect Ricky Bandejas, Sergio Pettis to fight down to the wire

MMA Junkie analyst Dan Tom breaks down the Bellator’s top bouts. Today, we look at the main event for Bellator 242. Bellator 242 takes place Friday at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. The main card airs on Paramount following prelims on YouTube. Ricky Bandejas (13-3 MMA, 3-2 BMMA)...

Jordan Mein on switch from UFC to Bellator: ‘I basically got recruited’

UNCASVILLE, Conn. – The circumstances surrounding Jordan Mein’s promotional debut are different than expected – but that doesn’t mean he’s not enjoying the ride. Despite co-headlining Bellator 242 in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, Mein (31-12 MMA, 0-0 BMMA) is relieved to finally be on the grounds during...

Aaron Pico simply wants to win, and mimicking ‘favorite fighter’ Kamaru Usman could be the way

UNCASVILLE, Conn. – Although the coronavirus pandemic brought an unexpectedly long layoff for the Bellator roster, Aaron Pico has used the six-month break in a positive way. Pico’s story in MMA has been well documented at this point. He made his debut at 20 and was touted as perhaps...

Bellator 242 headliner Sergio Pettis aims to be ‘first Pettis to get the Bellator belt’

UNCASVILLE, Conn. – Sergio Pettis wants to compliment his older brother Anthony’s championship collection by adding the Bellator belt to the family mantel. Pettis (19-5 MMA, 1-0 BMMA) will have an opportunity to take a step closer to the vacant bantamweight title when he meets Ricky Bandejas (13-3 MMA,...

Despite setbacks, Bellator 242 headliner Ricky Bandejas right where he thought he’d be

UNCASVILLE, Conn. – Ricky Bandejas isn’t fighting for the championship Friday, but he gets a pretty good alternative in headlining Bellator’s first event since the coronavirus pandemic, when he takes on Sergio Pettis. Bandejas (13-3 MMA, 3-2 BMMA) will meet Pettis (19-5 MMA, 1-0 BMMA) in the bantamweight headliner...

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