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ARCATA, Calif. (KIEM) – Local MMA fighter Cass Bell continues to prepare for his fight at Bellator 242.
The first card since the shutdown will be unlike past fights. The lack of fans will not be the only difference. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Bell did not have a normal eight week fight camp. Instead, he received the call only a few weeks ago.
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The time off allowed Bell to recover from injuries, but resulted in less training as gyms had to close. Bell said he will not be the only fighter feeling the effects of the pandemic in the cage. While some fighters were able to prepare the entire time, fighters in California were unable to train. He said those fighters might be slacking a bit in cardio, but it is all part of the job. Bell said taking a fight on short notice may happen normally and at the end of the day, it is still a fight.
Bell will face Stots at Bellator 242 on July 24.
As MMA Fighting previously reported, Sergio Pettis will clash with Ricky Bandejas
in a bantamweight showdown that will headline Bellator 242. Both
fighters are coming off statement victories and the winner of this
matchup will undoubtedly move closer to title contention.
The co-main event will feature former UFC welterweight Jordan Mein taking on Jason Jackson in a welterweight showcase.
Also announced for the main card is the return of highly touted prospect Aaron Pico
as he faces off with Chris Hatley Jr. in a featherweight matchup that
will kick off the main card on the Paramount Network at 10 p.m. ET on
July 24.
The final fight on the main card will see Tywan Claxton square off against Jay Jay Wilson.
“On July 24, Bellator is back,” Bellator MMA President Scott Coker
said in a release. “I am thrilled to announce our return event this
month at Mohegan Sun, which has always been an incredible venue partner
for us. The team has worked tirelessly to make this show happen and I
know the fighters are ready to compete.
“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 three fight preliminary card will also feature the return of former Minnesota wrestling standout Logan Storley as he seeks to extend his perfect record against Mark Lemminger.
Bellator hasn’t staged a show since February with
numerous cards being cancelled due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
The MMA promotion will share a residency at the Mohegan Sun with
Showtime Boxing as well.
While
no exact details were revealed, Mohegan Gaming and Entertainment
president Tom Canton promised a “comprehensive and extensive safety plan
for all guests, team members and partners.”
Here’s the full card for Bellator 242:
MAIN CARD (10 p.m. ET on Paramount Network)
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
Raufeon Stots vs. Cass Bell
Steve Mowry vs. Rudy Schaffroth
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