5 Bellator fights to look forward to in 2022

Yoel Romero will return to action at Bellator Paris
Yoel Romero will return to action at Bellator Paris

#4. Cris Cyborg vs. Arlene Blencowe II - Bellator 279

Cyborg (pictured) and Blencowe have a combined record of 40-10 (1 NC)
Cyborg (pictured) and Blencowe have a combined record of 40-10 (1 NC)

Bellator has one of the biggest stars in women's MMA in Cris Cyborg. She's a dominant champion and draws plenty of attention whenever she is in action. This may even be heightened in this fight, with Cyborg approaching the end of her contract and a potential fight with Kayla Harrison looming.

While these factors are all reasons this fight is one to look forward to, the match-up doesn't appear to be the most exciting on paper. Arlene Blencowe has a mixed record of 15-8 and suffered a second-round loss to Cyborg via submission just two fights ago. While she has won two matches since, she will very much be the underdog for this fight.

Despite this not being a dream match-up, the involvement of Cyborg immediately elevates this fight substantially. If she is able to continue her dominant form, she could set herself up for some really exciting bouts before too long. The storyline alone makes this fight one to watch.


#3. Yaroslav Amosov vs. Michael 'Venom' Page - Bellator London

Amosov and Page (pictured) have a combined record of 46-1
Amosov and Page (pictured) have a combined record of 46-1

The status of this fight is very much unknown at the moment as Yaroslav Amosov has returned to defend his home country of Ukraine. This may very well jeopardize his scheduled welterweight title defense against Michael 'Venom' Page but, for now, it remains a huge upcoming bout.

Page is one of the biggest stars in the promotion with his charismatic personality and unpredictable offense inside the cage. However, he is yet to fight for gold and should he do so in front of his home crowd in London, the atmosphere would be electric.

Amosov has looked unstoppable thus far in his professional career and holds a record of 26-0. However, he will not have faced an opponent quite like Page before, making this an intriguing match-up. If this bout does take place, it will be one of the biggest main events in the organization's recent history.

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