Once again, Mike Kimbel will fight in his home state.
Fighting in Connecticut is nothing new for Bellator up-and-comer Mike Kimbel – and he’ll be doing it again.
Kimbel (3-2 MMA, 3-2 BMMA) will return to action for the first time since August 2019, when he takes on Chaka Worthy in a 140-pound catchweight bout Aug. 21 at Bellator 244 from Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville..
On Tuesday, a promotion official informed MMA Junkie of the booking.
Kimbel, 23, has alternated wins and losses since his 2-0 start in Bellator. In his most recent fight, which took place almost a year ago, Kimbel was finished via strikes in Round 1 by Chris Disonell at Bellator 225.
Worthy (3-2 MMA, 0-0 BMMA), brother of UFC lightweight Khama Worthy, has alternated wins and losses since his professional debut. However, he was won two out of his last three fights, most recently defeating Walter Flores by knockout at Stout Fights.
With the addition, the Bellator 244 lineup includes:
MAIN CARD (Paramount, DAZN, 10 p.m. ET)
PRELIMINARY CARD (MMA Junkie)
