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#2) Bellator featherweight champion Patricio Pitbull vs. Adam Borics
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Patricio Pitbull reclaimed the featherweight championship by defeating A.J. McKee in the main event at Bellator 277. It was a great performance, as he avenged his loss to ‘Mercenary’ and won the featherweight title for the third time in his legendary career.
With McKee likely moving up to 155lbs, the most logical bout to book is Pitbull vs. Adam Borics. ‘The Kid’ is riding a four-fight winning streak that includes wins over UFC veterans Jeremy Kennedy and Mads Burnell. Borics is a well-prepared fighter due to his training with Sanford MMA. The gym features a who’s-who of fighters including Michael Chandler and UFC Welterweight Champion Kamaru Usman.
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Pitbull vs. Borics could be an exciting fight for fans. Both have proven that they are capable of fighting a full five rounds. And, their respective fighting styles could make for a tactical striking battle.
#1) Bellator Light Heavyweight Champion Vadim Nemkov vs. Corey Anderson 2
Bellator’s Light Heavyweight Grand Prix was met with a lot of praise when first announced, but ended controversially. Light Heavyweight champion Vadim Nemkov and challenger Corey Anderson's fight was ruled a No Contest because an accidental headbutt forced a stoppage.
The reason the stoppage was so controversial was because it took place with five-seconds remaining in the third round. If the third round concluded, the bout would have gone to the judges’ scorecards. Based on Anderson's performances in rounds two and three, he would have likely won the title and Grand Prix.
Nemkov had arguably won the first round. He did well with his striking and combinations, and successfully landed more of his combinations. But ‘Overtime’ used his wrestling to takeover rounds two and three. It seemed like Anderson was closing in on a win as he continued to apply pressure and took the champion down. He was angry with the result and understandably so.
Bellator CEO Scott Coker confirmed that the promotion will be looking to book a rematch as soon as possible.
