Topic: Bellator 277
Bellator 277: McKee vs. Pitbull 2
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- Friday 04.15.2022 at 07:00 PM ET
- U.S. Broadcast: Showtime
- Promotion: Bellator MMA
- Ownership: Bellator Sport Worldwide, LLC
- Venue: SAP Center
- Location: San Jose, California, United States
- Enclosure: Cage
- TV Announcers: Mauro Ranallo, John McCarthy
- Ring Announcer: Michael C. Williams
- Post-Fight Interviews: John McCarthy
- MMA Bouts: 14
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| Bout | Info | |
|---|---|---|
| Patricio Pitbull defeats AJ McKee Jr. via Decision, Unanimous | 5 Rounds, 25:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Vadim Nemkov vs. Corey Anderson Ends in a No Contest, Accidental Clash of Heads | 4:53 Round 3 of 5, 14:53 Total Bout Page | |
| Aaron Pico defeats Adli Edwards via KO/TKO, Punches | 0:55 Round 3 of 3, 10:55 Total Bout Page | |
| Linton Vassell defeats Tim Johnson via KO/TKO, Ground and Pound | 4:21 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page | |
| Tyson Miller defeats Rhalan Gracie via KO/TKO, Doctor Stoppage | 5:00 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page | |
| Tyrell Fortune defeats Rakim Cleveland via KO/TKO, Punches | 1:38 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page | |
| Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov defeats Rafael Carvalho via KO/TKO, Ground and Pound | 4:04 Round 2 of 3, 9:04 Total Bout Page | |
| Bobby Seronio III defeats Calob Ramirez via KO/TKO, Straight Right | 2:14 Round 2 of 3, 7:14 Total Bout Page | |
| Gaston Bolaños defeats Daniel Carey via KO/TKO, Right Hook to Ground Strikes | 4:59 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page | |
| Kyle Crutchmer defeats Michael Lombardo via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Edwin De Los Santos defeats Alberto Mendez via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Rogelio Luna defeats Socrates Hernandez via KO/TKO, Punches and Elbows | 4:48 Round 3 of 3, 14:48 Total Bout Page | |
| Laird Anderson defeats JT Donaldson via Submission, Rear Naked Choke | 2:44 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page | |
| Theo Haig defeats Alan Benson via Submission, Rear Naked Choke | 2:08 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page |
Responses Page 6
04.15.2022 | 2:00 AM ET
Predictions: 8 of 11 Winners, 1 Perfect, 480 Points | Tied for 919th
Bellator pays him $250k. Does he deserve more? Maybe. But that's good money all things considered. Him expecting a million per fight? Lmfao. The UFC isn't giving him that either. ****, I'd be shocked if they even matched Bellator's $250k.
Bellator built AJ McKee perfectly. They brought him in as a literal zero and strategically built him into the fighter he is right now. To try and big dog them right now is pure insanity. He can complain about $250k, but he also has sponsor opportunities in Bellator he wouldn't have in the UFC. The potential to make money is there.
He isn't a big enough name to have such demands. Great fighter? Hell yes. But Pitbull is a bigger name than him by a wide margin despite just losing to McKee. Not sure where he's expecting to get with the demands. Assuming he's coming up with such insane numbers because he knows Bellator - for good reason - will never match his asking price. He also knows the UFC wouldn't come anywhere close to that either, but he'll go there to "challenge himself" for probably $100k less than what Bellator pays him.
Anyways, here's hoping Pitbull whoops him.
"Why are you booing me? I am the GOAT. **** you." - Patricio "Pitbull" Freire
04.15.2022 | 2:30 AM ET
@depmode33
Predictions: 11 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 670 Points | Tied for 576th
I just feel that while AJ is really good he seems a little over confident, and Pitbull is no joke. He got caught last time and I just can't see that happening again. Like the Aljo/Yan fight (damn we really have to put up with Aljo as champion? He is insufferable!) I expect this fight will go very differently and I just feel Pitbull won't let it slip twice.
I think its a very close fight and if AJ wins this I will admit he is championship level even for the UFC but I am not convinced yet.
04.15.2022 | 5:31 AM ET
Predictions: 11 of 14 Winners, 4 Perfect, 745 Points | Tied for 301st
As far as the rematch goes, I honestly have a hard time seeing Pitbull win. Felt unsure heading into the first one, but still backed him given just how legendary his resume is, but McKee is just a nightmare matchup. Too much length on the feet, has already flashed the power to get to Pitbull and will get to dictate the pace in this fight.
Pitbull's current, patient style plays right into AJ's hands, and even if he decided to pressure, he risks running into a counter of someone that dwarfs him. Grounding him is his best bet, but that seems like a very unlikely scenario here.
04.15.2022 | 9:11 AM ET
Predictions: 12 of 14 Winners, 2 Perfect, 680 Points | Tied for 548th
I can see AJ kicking the butts of a good few UFC featherweights, he is really good. Can he beat the Great One? Not sure but he would give him a heck of a match
@TacoMike I agree he is getting nice paydays.... Its built in to always want more but he is doing really well to be getting 200K per fight from Bellator, then sponsors and all that. Could be doing alot worse.
* Edited at 04.15.2022, 9:15 AM ET *
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- Michael315Scarn
04.15.2022 | 9:37 AM ET
Predictions: 7 of 14 Winners, 2 Perfect, 400 Points | Tied for 985th
04.15.2022 | 9:56 AM ET
Predictions: 11 of 14 Winners, 3 Perfect, 705 Points | Tied for 470th
"“Unfortunately you can’t talk like that on FOX” - Joe Rogan"
04.15.2022 | 10:12 AM ET
Predictions: 0 of 1 Winners, 0 Perfect, 0 Points | Tied for 1264th
Even tire, I think he can manage to get a decision win.
Pitbull only knock out bums that don't understand distance. AJ understand this and will fight like a Champ, waiting for this little man to come to counter him.
He rarely gets touch, and Pitbull boxing isn't that great, especially agains't taller opponents.
If AJ fight composed, he'll win either under 5 by or by decision. I can't see Pitbull knocking him out or winning a decision.
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- Michael315Scarn
04.15.2022 | 11:17 AM ET
Predictions: 7 of 14 Winners, 2 Perfect, 400 Points | Tied for 985th
On the other hand, the way he talks in a interviews, maybe he really wants a million and nothing less.
Coker’s goal is to show that his roster can compete with the UFC roster. What takes Bellator to the next level is “homegrown” talent. McKee is the prime example of this. And you can find other Bellator prospects that are being brought up the same. McKee demonstrates to younger fighters that Bellator is a pathway to being considered the best in the world. The fact that Volk is being asked about McKee is a win for Coker and Bellator.
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- Michael315Scarn
04.15.2022 | 11:18 AM ET
Predictions: 7 of 14 Winners, 2 Perfect, 400 Points | Tied for 985th
04.15.2022 | 11:23 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 11 of 14 Winners, 3 Perfect, 725 Points | Tied for 395th
Tyrell Fortune, SUB, R1
Cleveland got subbed by lewis lol
04.15.2022 | 11:41 AM ET
Bellator 277: McKee vs. Pitbull 2 | Full Card Fight Predictions in 3 Minutes
Predictions: 12 of 14 Winners, 2 Perfect, 725 Points | Tied for 380th
"Every second is a gift"
04.15.2022 | 11:51 AM ET
Predictions: 0 of 0 Winners, 0 Perfect, 0 Points | Tied for 1264th
"UNBREAKABLE"
04.15.2022 | 11:55 AM ET
Predictions: 11 of 14 Winners, 3 Perfect, 705 Points | Tied for 470th
Miller = also can but at least he’s young
"“Unfortunately you can’t talk like that on FOX” - Joe Rogan"
04.15.2022 | 11:58 AM ET
Predictions: 0 of 0 Winners, 0 Perfect, 0 Points | Tied for 1264th
"UNBREAKABLE"
04.15.2022 | 11:58 AM ET
Predictions: 0 of 0 Winners, 0 Perfect, 0 Points | Tied for 1264th
"UNBREAKABLE"
04.15.2022 | 12:08 PM ET
Predictions: 11 of 14 Winners, 3 Perfect, 705 Points | Tied for 470th
"“Unfortunately you can’t talk like that on FOX” - Joe Rogan"
04.15.2022 | 12:16 PM ET
Predictions: 0 of 0 Winners, 0 Perfect, 0 Points | Tied for 1264th
"UNBREAKABLE"
04.15.2022 | 12:16 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 9 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 610 Points | Tied for 738th
Aaron Pico, TKO, R1
Pico
Johnson vs. Vassell
Tim Johnson, DEC
Nice Stache
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04.15.2022 | 1:18 PM ET
Predictions: 11 of 14 Winners, 4 Perfect, 745 Points | Tied for 301st
04.15.2022 | 1:25 PM ET
Predictions: 11 of 12 Winners, 4 Perfect, 730 Points | Tied for 366th
* Edited at 04.15.2022, 1:26 PM ET *
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