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#2. No.3-ranked Bellator featherweight Mads Burnell
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Despite losing the title eliminator, Mads Burnell is not far too far away from earning a Bellator Featherweight Title shot. The No.3-ranked featherweight had a great opportunity when he fought Adam Borics last month, but he came up short. ‘The Kid’ earned a unanimous decision win in an entertaining contest.
Before the loss, Burnell had a seven-fight winning streak dating back to his tenure in Cage Warriors. His unbeaten run included a unanimous decision success over former title challenger Emmanuel Sanchez, which resulted in him ascending the rankings. Despite the loss to Borics, he still has an excellent standing in the featherweight division.
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Burnell hasn’t fought Patricio Pitbull before and could be an opponent whether he remains champion. The Dane is likely one win away from earning a title shot. He’ll have plenty of incentive to have the best possible performance in his next bout.
#1. No.2 ranked Bellator featherweight Adam Borics
With A.J. McKee’s impending move to lightweight, Adam Borics is most deserving of a Bellator Featherweight Title shot. His performances have earned him an opportunity to challenge the new champion. His most recent win over Mads Burnell made a strong case because they were both ranked No.2 in the division.
Borics has defeated three top-10 opponents and is currently riding a four-fight winning streak. He has also mentioned that he intends to wait for the Featherweight Championship situation to be sorted out. There have been instances where a No.1 contender has decided to accept a fight to remain active.
That doesn’t always work out, and they lose their title opportunity as a result. Tony Ferguson is an excellent example of how remaining active may not be the best idea. Justin Gaethje defeated him in an interim UFC Lightweight Title bout, and Ferguson lost his opportunity to fight Khabib Nurmagomedov. Borics should wait for Pitbull to recover from his win and take the fight when it comes.
