Impressive first impressions: The top 10 Bellator debut performances of 2021

Another year is in the books, and Bellator provided a number of memorable moments in 2021.

Numerous prospects and highly touted fighters brought in from other promotions made their Bellator debuts in 2021 – but some were more memorable than others.

Here are the 10 Bellator debut performances that stood out above the rest.

Note: Factors in determining the ranking included skills displayed, flare, by how much expectations were exceeded, potential ceiling of athlete, and level of statement made.