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#4. A.J. McKee vs. former Bellator lightweight champion Brent Primus
Brent Primus vs. A.J. McKee would see two former Bellator champions competing. Primus is a former lightweight champion who won the title by defeating Michael Chandler at Madison Square Garden.
Like McKee, he wasn’t able to defend his belt as he lost via unanimous decision in their rematch. Primus has done very well since the title loss to ‘Iron'. He is 3-1 in his last four bouts and has two wins via submission.
Primus is coming off a unanimous decision victory over Benson Henderson last October. It was a one-sided bout that showcased his abilities and where he stacks up in the division. He is scheduled to fight Alexander Shabliy in June. If he wins, he could match up with ‘Mercenary’ sometime this fall.
#3. A.J. McKee vs. No.6-ranked Bellator lightweight Islam Mamedov
If McKee wants to return to action as soon as possible, Islam Mamedov would be a great opponent at lightweight. Mamedov is one of many elite fighters training under the tutelage of former UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov. It would be a great bout that would surely bolster the promotion's summer lineup of fights.
No.6-ranked Mamedov is coming off a to Benson Henderson in January this year. It was a back-and-forth fight, but the former UFC lightweight champion got his hand raised after falling on the right side of a split decision verdict. Like McKee's latest defeat, Mamedov's loss to ‘Bendo’ ended a lengthy unbeaten streak that lasted 20-straight fights.
It’s understandable that both fighters would want to return to action and get back in the win column. A bout against each other would bring the best out of both men There would also be a lot to gain for the winner as they could insert themselves in the lightweight title picture.
