Two title fights are set for Bellator 277 led by AJ McKee vs. Patricio Pitbull.
McKee will defend his featherweight title against the former champion on Friday, April 15. The event takes place from the SAP Center in San Jose, airing live on Showtime.
Along with the rematch between McKee and Pitbull, Vadim Nemkov takes on Corey Anderson in the light heavyweight grand prix finals.
Nemkov’s title will also be on the line.
Other fights announced include Tim Johnson taking on Tyrell Fortune in a Top-10 heavyweight collision.
In their historic initial matchup at the Forum in Inglewood, Calif., McKee stunned Pitbull by landing a punishing left leg kick to the head at 1:40 of the opening stanza at Bellator 263. The champion then continued the onslaught by unleashing a series of brutal unanswered head shots that floored the Brazilian legend.
Moments later as McKee prematurely raised his arms in celebration, Pitbull rose from the depths of defeat only to be greeted by a fighter hell-bent on stealing his crown and claiming the $1 million prize.
“Hosting the world’s best mixed martial artists in the great city of San Jose is something that has been important to me during my career as a fight promoter and I’m happy to continue that with our card on April 15,” Bellator President Scott Coker said. “The rematch between A.J. McKee and Patricio Pitbull for the featherweight title, as well as our Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix Final featuring Vadim Nemkov against Corey Anderson are two fights that could headline any event on their own, but we are bringing both to SAP Center at San Jose on the same night to show the fans here that we truly value their support throughout the years.”
BELLATOR 277: McKEE VS. PITBULL 2 MAIN CARD:
Friday, April 15 – live on SHOWTIME
10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT
Featherweight World Championship: C–A.J. McKee (18-0) vs. No. 1-Patricio Pitbull (15-5)
Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix Final: C-Vadim Nemkov (15-2) vs. No. 1-Corey Anderson (16-5)
PRELIMINARY CARD:
BELLATOR MMA YouTube channel | SHOWTIME Sports YouTube channel | Pluto TV
7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT
Heavyweight Bout: No. 5-Tim Johnson (15-8) vs. No. 6-Tyrell Fortune (11-2, 1 NC)
Welterweight Bout: No. 10-Kyle Crutchmer (8-1) vs. Michael Lombardo (12-2, 1 NC)
Welterweight Bout: Shane Keefe (2-0) vs. Tyson Miller (2-0)
140-Pound Contract Weight Bout: Gaston Bolanos (5-3) vs. Cass Bell (5-2)
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