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

#2. Vadim Nemkov vs. Corey Anderson - Bellator 277

Nemkov and Anderson (pictured) have a combined record of 31-7
Nemkov and Anderson (pictured) have a combined record of 31-7

The light heavyweight division in Bellator is deep to the point where it may rival the UFC's 205 lb division. This has been showcased throughout their light heavyweight Grand Prix, which will conclude with Vadim Nemkov vs. Corey Anderson in the final.

Nemkov is the division's champion and his recent nine-fight winning streak has some fans wondering if he's the best light heavyweight in MMA. He will take on another man who is yet to face defeat in the promotion, Corey Anderson. The former UFC fighter also has an impressive resume, including a win over Glover Teixeira.

This fight has been boosted by the Grand Prix and it now very much feels like a clash between two of the greatest light heavyweights on the planet. It will be incredibly exciting to see how it plays and surprisingly, it is only the co-main event bout behind another huge fight...


#1. AJ McKee vs. Patricio Pitbull 2 - Bellator 277

McKee and Pitbull (pictured) have a combined record of 50-5
McKee and Pitbull (pictured) have a combined record of 50-5

The main event that evening will be a championship rematch between AJ McKee and Patricio Pitbull. McKee is widely regarded as the best fighter outside of the UFC and so plenty of eyes will be on him in his first title defense. On top of that, he's facing a man who was a two-division champion in the promotion not long ago.

The first fight between the pair was the crowning moment in McKee's career thus far as he won the featherweight Grand Prix, the title and a million dollars. On that occasion, the youngster was able to overwhelm his more experienced opponent and shockingly snatch the win within the very first round.

One has to wonder if there was any aspect of Pitbull that was underestimating his opponent the first time around. That couldn't possibly be the case in the rematch. Pitbull is an incredibly talented and widely respected fighter who'll be determined to get his revenge against the promotion's brightest star, AJ McKee.

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