UNCASVILLE, Conn. – Bellator president Scott Coker learned a lot about Jake Hager through his Bellator 250 performance on Thursday. Hager (3-0 MMA, 3-0 BMMA) took more damage than he’s ever encountered in his short career, but still came out on top. On Coker’s mental report card, Hager received a good grade by gutting out a split decision victory over former Pittsburgh Steelers practice squad player Brandon Calton (2-1 MMA, 0-1 BMMA) in the heavyweight matchup, which took place at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. “I was actually impressed – and I’ll tell you why: He doesn’t need to do this,” Coker told reporters, including MMA Junkie, post-fight at Bellator 250. “Jake Hager does not need to be an MMA fighter fighting in the cage
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Scott Coker ‘really impressed’ after Jake Hager’s win in Bellator 250 ‘dogfight’ – MMA Junkie