Bellator MMA, now Bellator Champions Series, kicked off a new era on Friday with Bellator Belfast, its first event under new owners PFL.
With the promotion touching down in Belfast, Northern Ireland, two titles were on the line. In the main event, the promotion’s vacant light heavyweight strap was up for grabs, having been dropped by Vadim Nemkov as he made the move to heavyweight.
Vying for the title were Corey Anderson, who twice faced Nemkov, with the first meeting ending in a No Contest and the second in a decision loss, and Karl Moore.
In the co-main event, Patricio Pitbull, pretty much the face of the promotion in recent years, faced Canada’s Jeremy Kennedy with the Brazilian’s 145lb title on the line.
Where to Watch Bellator Belfast
Bellator Belfast takes place on Friday, March 22, 2024 at the SSE Arena in Belfast, Northern Ireland. In the U.S. the card streams on HBO MAX, while Canadian fans can catch the action on Fight Network. Prelims are expected to stream online in advance of the main card, starting at 12PM ET. Full results from the event can be found below.
Bellator Belfast: Anderson vs. Moore Results
Main Card
Corey Anderson def. Karl Moore by unanimous decision (49-46, 49-46, 50-45) – for the vacant Bellator light heavyweight championship
Patricio Pitbull (c) def. Jeremy Kennedy by TKO, Round 3, 4:07 – for the Bellator featherweight championship
Fabian Edwards def. Aaron Jeffery by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) – number one contender bout
Leandro Higo def. James Gallagher by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Manoel Sousa def. Tim Wilde by knockout, Round 1, 4:48
Preliminary Card
Ciaran Clarke def. Darius Mafi by submission (arm triangle choke), Round 3, 0:41
Alfie Davis def. Oscar Ownsworth by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Luke Trainer def. Grant Neal by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Nathan Kelly def. Vikas Singh Ruhil by knockout (elbow), Round 1, 0:40
Abraham Bably def. Isaiah Pinson by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Nate Kelly def. Jordan Elliott by submission (arm-bar), Round 1, 1:48 – amateur bout
