Mike Kimbel vs. Chaka Worthy added to Bellator 244 lineup in Connecticut

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)

Champ Ryan Bader vs. Vadim Nemkov – for light heavyweight title
Julia Budd vs. Jessy Miele
Valentin Moldavsky vs. Roy Nelson

PRELIMINARY CARD (MMA Junkie)

Andrew Kapel vs. John Salter
Sidney Outlaw vs. Adam Piccolotti
Josh Hill vs. Erik Perez
Lucas Brennan vs. Will Smith
Chris Gonzalez vs. Vladimir Tokov
Lance Gibson Jr. vs. Shane Kruchten
Weber Almeida vs. Salim Mukhidinov
Mike Kimbel vs. Chaka Worthy