The stage is set, in San Jose (USA), for the emblematic Bellator 277, which will bring fans two title fights on Friday (15). Before the show headlined by 'Patrício Pitubll x A. J. McKee', is 'Vadim nemkov x Corey anderson', which face each other for the featherweight (up to 65,7kg) and light heavyweight (up to 93kg) titles, respectively, the athletes participate in the traditional facing ceremony. In addition to the main stars, the event will feature 13 more clashes. The broadcast takes place this Thursday (14), starting at 21pm (Brasília time).
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Bellator legend, Pitbull will have one of the most important fights of his professional MMA career. Considered the biggest name in the company's history, the Brazilian is trying to regain the featherweight belt, lost to the same McKee, in July of last season.
Ward of Fedor Emelianenko, Vadim nemkov seeks third title defense in the light heavyweight Grand Prix final. After successfully going through two challenges, the Russian, this time, measures forces with the former UFC fighter, Corey anderson, who also did well to reach the confrontation that could yield, in addition to the throne, the dream check of US$1 million (around R$4,6 million).
In addition to Patrício, Brazil will have two more representatives. Former middleweight champion (up to 83,9kg.), Raphael Carvalho seeks to overcome the bad phase against Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov, who also needs to win to 'stay alive' in the company.
Representative of the Gracie, Rhalan is trying for his first victory as a professional in MMA. With three stumbles in a row, the athlete faces Tyson Miller, who makes his debut in the organization. The duel will be contested at welterweight (up to 77kg).
Bellator 277 fight list
MAIN CARD (23 p.m. Brasília time)
Featherweight (up to 65,7kg): A. J. McKee x Patrick Pitbull – Fight for the belt
Light heavyweight (up to 93kg): Vadim nemkov x Corey anderson – Fight for the belt
Catchweight (up to 68kg): Aaron Pico x Adli Edwards
Heavyweight (up to 120,2kg): Timothy Johnson x Linton Vassell
PRELIMINARY CARD (20 p.m. Brasília time)
Heavyweight (up to 120,2kg): Tyrell Fortune x Rakim Cleveland
Light heavyweight (up to 93kg): Raphael Carvalho x Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov
Catchweight (up to 66,2kg): Gaston Bolanos x Daniel Carey
Welterweight (up to 77kg): Kyle Crutchmer x Michael Lombardo
Bantamweight (up to 61,2kg): Bobby Seronio III x Calob Ramirez
Welterweight (up to 77kg): Rhalan Gracie x Tyson Miller
Flyweight (up to 56,7kg): Edwin De Los Santos x Alberto Mendez
Featherweight (up to 65,7kg): Socrates Hernandez x Rogelio Luna
Featherweight (up to 65,7kg): Laird Anderson x JT Donaldson
Light heavyweight (up to 93kg): Theo Haig x Alan Benson