Santa Claus was good to Bellator MMA President Scott Coker, who enters his latest campaign with some new toys with which to play—most notably Yoel Romero and Anthony Johnson.
Bellator withstood a five-month stoppage due to the COVID-19 pandemic, then meandered its way through the uncertainty that followed. Between July 24 and Dec. 10, the organization staged 15 events, crowned five new divisional champions and provided its blue-chip talents with high-profile platforms through which to perform. Still, the dawn of a new year brings new challenges, including the continued presence of a global health crisis and the conclusion of the promotion’s featherweight grand prix.