Professional Wrestler turned MMA star Jake Hager will make his return to the octagon on October 25, as
Ariel Helwani of ESPN confirmed that Hager will fight Anthony Garrett at Bellator 231.
Hager made his debut for the MMA promotion earlier this year, as the Oklahoma native got a nice submission win over J.W Kiser in the first round. His second fight ended in quick fashion as well, as the 37-year-old defeated TJ Jones in the first round via submission. Hager’s professional mma record currently stands at 2 wins and no losses.
Anthony Garrett is coming into the bout (and promotion) with a two-fight winning streak as well and thus far, has racked up 3 wins and only 1 loss in his mixed martials arts career. Bellator 231 takes place on Friday, October 25 from the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut with Frank Mir and Roy Nelson headlining.