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#2. Bellator Amsterdam: Ziggo Dome
Bellator has an excellent track record with their European events. Regardless of Rome, Italy, Paris, France, or Dublin, Ireland, the promotion has always delivered and introduced new fighters. If they decide to expand to another European market, the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam, Netherlands, should be strongly considered.
With Gegard Mousasi being the current middleweight champion, the promotion could garner plenty of interest if he headlines the event. The event could attract a larger audience, especially with a legend like Mousasi fighting in his home country. Denise Kielholtz would be another great addition to a potential Amsterdam card. ‘Miss Dynamite’ is one of the promotion’s top-ranked women’s flyweights and is a decorated kickboxer.
The Ziggo Dome seats 17,000 and has been the sight of many sporting events and concerts. The promotion could make the venue one of their annual destinations similar to Accor Arena in Paris and OVO Arena in London. This past month, the promotion hosted an event in Paris, France, and then London, England, the following week.
#1. Bellator Rio: Jeunesse Arena
It would be a missed opportunity with their current roster if Bellator doesn’t host an event in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. They have an incredible roster that includes many notable Brazilian fighters. The Jeunesse Arena is no stranger to MMA events as it has been the sight of many UFC pay-per-views.
It has a capacity of approximately 15,400 for sporting events and could be a realistic target number for the promotion. The Brazilian fans have always been passionate and supportive of their countrymen and would make for an incredible atmosphere. They could gain a lot of exposure should they have all their Brazilian champions compete at the event.
Current champions include women’s featherweight champion Cris Cyborg, lightweight champion Patricky ‘Pitbull’ Freire, and featherweight Patricio ‘Pitbull’ Freire. The promotion could stack up the card and have the Brazilian champions defend their respective titles. They could also include former women's flyweight champion Juliana Velasquez and former welterweight champion Douglas Lima competing as well.
