Jake Hager returns to Bellator on October 29

Almost a year after his last MMA fight, Jake Hager is set to return to Bellator MMA.

The former WWE and current AEW wrestler will feature at the upcoming Bellator 250 event that is scheduled for October 29 at Connecticut's Mohegan Sun.

Hager, 38, will face the undefeated heavyweight Brandon Calton. Hager has two wins and one "No-Contest. The last time he fought was in October 2019 when his fight with Anthony Garett was stopped in the first round because of a groin strike from Hager.

Bellator 250 will be headlined by a powerhouse middleweight championship fight between Douglas Lima and Gegard Mousasi.