Bellator 275 sees the promotion return to Dublin, Ireland once more with a blockbuster middleweight title main event.
Across the last few years we’ve seen Bellator turn the Irish capital into something of a second home. From title showdowns to contender clashes, the city has played host to some memorable moments – and it promises to do the same on Friday night.
Gegard Mousasi, considered by many to be one of the most prolific middleweights in MMA history, looks to successfully defend his 185-pound title for the third time when he meets the unbeaten Austin Vanderford. For a long time the challenger has been seen as an intriguing prospect, but he’ll have the chance to really silence the doubters in a big way at 3Arena.
The co-main event pits two of Ireland’s most recognizable female fighters against one another with Leah McCourt hoping to edge closer to a fight with Cris Cyborg when she collides with fellow contender Sinead Kavanagh.
Are you Team #Mousasi or Team #Vanderford? 🔥
Tune in to #Bellator275 THIS Friday at a special time. 🕓👇
🇺🇸 4pm ET / 1pm PT
🇮🇪 9pm GMT 🇬🇧 pic.twitter.com/CojewiVpaU— BellatorMMA (@BellatorMMA) February 25, 2022
🇮🇪 @TheNotoriousMMA in the house to support his fellow Irish fighters tonight in Dublin. #Bellator275 LIVE NOW!https://t.co/nPsaXlChWb pic.twitter.com/ikvE3SJ1rt
— BellatorMMA (@BellatorMMA) February 25, 2022
With a slate of 13 fights to get excited about, BJPENN.com is on the ground to keep you updated with the action.
Find all of tonight’s results below (refresh for updates):
Bellator 275 – Main Card
Middleweight Title – Gegard Mousasi def. Austin Vanderford via TKO in round 1
Pure brilliance from @Mousasi_MMA. 🔥
The Middleweight World Champion defends his crown with an epic TKO over Austin Vanderford.#Bellator275 pic.twitter.com/NuPJgLGL4q
— BellatorMMA (@BellatorMMA) February 25, 2022
Featherweight – Sinead Kavanagh def. Leah McCourt via unanimous decision
🇮🇪 @TheNotoriousMMA helps carry @sineadkavanagh0 to the back after her win!
LIVE on @SHOSports 🇺🇸 and @BBCThree 🇬🇧 with #Bellator275. pic.twitter.com/nq8NeFfRrY
— BellatorMMA (@BellatorMMA) February 25, 2022
Featherweight – Ciaran Clarke def. Abou Tounkara via retirement (shoulder injury)
𝐈𝐭'𝐬 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 ❌
Ireland's @CiaranClarke1 claims the TKO victory over @AbouTOUNKARA4 through injury. #Bellator275 pic.twitter.com/AaGad5ELFk
— BellatorMMA (@BellatorMMA) February 25, 2022
Featherweight – Khasan Magomedsharipov def. Jose Sanchez via unanimous decision
Bantamweight – Jornel Lugo def. Brian Moore via unanimous decision
🔥 What a fight!
We are LIVE on @SHOSports 🇺🇸 and @BBCThree 🇬🇧 with #Bellator275. pic.twitter.com/idRBfwXal3
— BellatorMMA (@BellatorMMA) February 25, 2022
Bellator 275 – Prelims
Bantamweight – Brett Johns def. Khurshed Kakhorov via TKO in round 3
Lightweight – Davy Gallon def. Charlie Leary via TKO in round 2
👊🤯 @DavyGallon gets an explosive victory tonight at #Bellator275.
Catch the final @MonsterEnergy Prelim bout of the evening LIVE NOW on the Official #Bellator App.👇
📱🔗 https://t.co/yleh37GN23 pic.twitter.com/BR01wyZgry— BellatorMMA (@BellatorMMA) February 25, 2022
Strawweight – Stephanie Page def. Danni McCormack via TKO in round 1
ALL OUT ACTON! ⚡️
Stephanie Ielo Page stuns the @3ArenaDublin crowd with a TKO over @dannimccormack. #Bellator275 pic.twitter.com/1eqvFnEbHe
— BellatorMMA (@BellatorMMA) February 25, 2022
Lightweight – Darragh Kelly def. Junior Morgan via submission in round 1
💪 Darragh Kelly locks in the win with a swift & powerful performance at #Bellator275.
The @MonsterEnergy Prelims roll on now LIVE on The Official Bellator App.👇
📱 https://t.co/yleh37GN23 pic.twitter.com/3xc6pb9RTo
— BellatorMMA (@BellatorMMA) February 25, 2022
Lightweight – Vladimir Tokov def. Daniele Scatizzi via unanimous decision
Heavyweight – Gokhan Saricam def. Kirill Sidelnikov via unanimous decision
Featherweight – Nathan Kelly def. Scott Pedersen via unanimous decision
Featherweight – Lee Hammond def. Jamie Hay via TKO in round 1
🔥 What a way to kick off #Bellator275! 🇮🇪
A BIG debut from @LeeHammondMMA in his first pro bout to get the Dublin party started!
Tune in to the @MonsterEnergy Prelims LIVE now! ⬇️
🔗 https://t.co/ydB5pNU2Vu pic.twitter.com/n2DxQhar3X
— BellatorMMA (@BellatorMMA) February 25, 2022
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