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- Friday 03.22.2024 at 01:00 PM ET
- U.S. Broadcast: MAX
- Name: Bellator Champions Series: Belfast
- Also Known As: Anderson vs. Moore
- Promotion: Bellator MMA
- Ownership: Bellator Sport Worldwide, LLC
- Venue: SSE Arena
- Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland
- Enclosure: Cage
- TV Announcers: Sean O'Connell, Dan Hardy, Leah McCourt
- Ring Announcer: Andy Shepherd
- Post-Fight Interviews: Dan Hardy
- MMA Bouts: 11
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| Bout | Info | |
|---|---|---|
| Corey Anderson defeats Karl Moore via Decision, Unanimous | 5 Rounds, 25:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Patricio Pitbull defeats Jeremy Kennedy via KO/TKO, Punches, Knees, and Elbows | 4:07 Round 3 of 5, 14:07 Total Bout Page | |
| Fabian Edwards defeats Aaron Jeffery via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Leandro Higo defeats James Gallagher via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Manoel Sousa defeats Tim Wilde via KO/TKO, Left Hook | 4:48 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page | |
| Ciaran Clarke defeats Darius Mafi via Submission, Arm Triangle Choke | 0:41 Round 3 of 3, 10:41 Total Bout Page | |
| Alfie Davis defeats Oscar Ownsworth via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Luke Trainer defeats Grant Neal via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Nathan Kelly defeats Vikas Singh Ruhil via KO/TKO, Elbow | 0:40 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page | |
| Abraham Bably defeats Isaiah Pinson via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Nate Kelly defeats Jordan Elliott via Submission, Armbar | 1:48 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page |
Responses
2024.01.30
2:38 PM ET
bout announced
Corey Anderson vs. Karl Moore at 205 lbs (93.0 kg)
01.30.2024 | 8:36 PM ET
Predictions: 8 of 11 Winners, 2 Perfect, 450 Points | 772nd Place
interesting
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- Mr_Moon
01.30.2024 | 9:28 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 6 of 11 Winners, 2 Perfect, 350 Points | Tied for 918th
Anderson vs. Moore
Corey Anderson, DEC
A very good matchup and it will be awesome to see Anderson as the champion.
Corey Anderson, DEC
A very good matchup and it will be awesome to see Anderson as the champion.
2024.02.05
10:51 AM ET
bout announced
Leah McCourt vs. Sinead Kavanagh at 145 lbs (65.8 kg)
02.05.2024 | 10:14 PM ET
Predictions: 8 of 11 Winners, 2 Perfect, 450 Points | 772nd Place
bellator on dazn. gross
02.06.2024 | 12:43 AM ET
I used to love Bellator on DAZN, no commercials but they would play the same Joe Schilling behind the scenes thing over and over again
"I know many a troops that I visit when I went to Iraq in 2005... 2-uh excuse me in 19-or.. 05' 06' 07' 08' 09' 2010 2011. I went from the Korwaiten border! All the way up to the Turkish border!" -Tito Ortiz
02.06.2024 | 8:57 AM ET
Predictions: 2 of 2 Winners, 1 Perfect, 165 Points | 1048th Place
Is this gonna be a DAZN deal where it's not broadcast in the USA just as the PFL Euro series? Hope not
"All my picks are backed by some type of real money wager. When I bet the house - I now have two houses"
02.08.2024 | 9:16 AM ET
Predictions: 7 of 11 Winners, 2 Perfect, 440 Points | Tied for 787th
Jeremy Kennedy vs James Gallagher. Rip james (if he makes it to fight week that is)
"“Unfortunately you can’t talk like that on FOX” - Joe Rogan"
2024.02.08
7:44 PM ET
bout announced
Fabian Edwards vs. Aaron Jeffery at 185 lbs (83.9 kg)
2024.02.12
3:47 PM ET
bout announced
Tofiq Musayev vs. Alfie Davis at 155 lbs (70.3 kg)
2024.02.13
11:30 AM ET
bout announced
Jeremy Kennedy vs. James Gallagher at 145 lbs (65.8 kg)
02.13.2024 | 1:16 PM ET
Also added to the card along with the bouts above:
Tim Wilde vs Manoel Sousa
Ciaran Clarke vs Darius Mafi
Nathan Kelly vs Vikas Singh Ruhil
Abraham Bably vs Isaiah Pinson
Tim Wilde vs Manoel Sousa
Ciaran Clarke vs Darius Mafi
Nathan Kelly vs Vikas Singh Ruhil
Abraham Bably vs Isaiah Pinson
2024.02.13
2:04 PM ET
bout announced
Tim Wilde vs. Manoel Sousa at 155 lbs (70.3 kg)
2024.02.13
2:04 PM ET
bout announced
Ciaran Clarke vs. Darius Mafi at 135 lbs (61.2 kg)
2024.02.13
2:05 PM ET
bout announced
Nathan Kelly vs. Vikas Singh Ruhil at 147 lbs (66.7 kg)
2024.02.13
2:05 PM ET
bout announced
Abraham Bably vs. Isaiah Pinson at 265 lbs (120.2 kg)
02.19.2024 | 1:40 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 7 of 11 Winners, 2 Perfect, 440 Points | Tied for 787th
Anderson vs. Moore
Corey Anderson, TKO, R3
Not a big Corey fan but he kind of owns the Bellator 205 division, especially now that nemkov is gone. Hes always been very chinny but Corey has solid kickboxing and is a very high level wrestler. Moore pulled off a lot of upsets in Bellator but I don’t think he’s ready for a top 5 ufc level guy
McCourt vs. Kavanagh
Leah McCourt, DEC
Idk who wins but kavanaugh should not be 5% picked, especially when she won the first fight. I think McCourt has improved but it’s not like she’s some amazing fighter. Neither is kavanaugh fro that matter but at least she beat Leah before
Edwards vs. Jeffery
Aaron Jeffery, DEC
Give me Jeffery at dog odds. Bias for the edwards aside, I don’t think Fabian is very good at all. He has a huge frame for 185 but all the bad qualities of leon. He’s got clean striking but doesn’t let his hands go and prefers to point fight. I was impressed with his wrestling against eblen but every other time he uses his wrestling he just wet blankets people. I think Jeffery is much better than that stunt he pulled against salter. Salter had the bjj to hold him down but everyone else hasn’t had much success. I think Jeffery is a better striker and will win this one by grinding Edwards out in the clinch
Kennedy vs. Gallagher
Jeremy Kennedy, DEC
Gallagher should just retire imo. He got a lot of hype from being buddy buddy with Conor but he is awful ever since the mix loss it seems as if he’s lost in his career. He has bounced around from camp to camp and his lone appearanc since then was a godawful showing against James Gonzalez. Kennedy should be fighting for the title and is just a much better fighter than Gallagher. Maybe he gets a finish but I think this is going to be a dominant 30-27
Wilde vs. Sousa
Tim Wilde, DEC
So happy to see Sousa is out of pfl purgatory. I was worried they were gonna bench him until he was a free agent. Sousa is guaranteed fireworks every time he steps in the cage; dude fights at one speed only and always gives his opponents hell. Super fun to watch and I will be rooting for him, but I actually don’t know if he wins that one. Hes a little too sloppy for me and also undersized. Wilde is old but actually a lot better than his record shows. As long as he doesn’t get chinned I think he can outpoint Sousa with his reach and technical ability, while avoiding the ground. This should be a really fun one tho and I hope I’m wrong
Clarke vs. Mafi
Ciaran Clarke, SUB, R1
Okay I’m actually impressed here, pfl managed to find someone worse than what Bellator was giving Clarke. Clarke might be the most fraudulent undefeated fighter in mma atm. He was babied hard every fight in Bellator, and was even struggling against some of the cans they brought in. Mafi is very very bad, super padded record and the only time he faced someone real (taleb) he got ****** up so badly he tried to double leg the ref for a minute. Honestly wouldn’t be shocked if Clarke pulls a stunt here but he has beaten better people than mafi. Do not parlay this one because Clarke is like going to be -500 or higher and i guarantee he is not going to cover the price
Musayev vs. Davis
Tofiq Musayev, TKO, R2
I thought Tofiq was in prison atm so funny he’s showing up to this. I actually really like this matchmaking but I don’t think this is very competitive. Davis has some clean striking, especially with his kicks but there is a level here. Tofiq is a deadly kickboxer with crazy power. I think he makes light work of Davis
Kelly vs. Singh Ruhil
Nathan Kelly, TKO, R1
Not sure why Kelly is getting such a freebie. Hes like one of the only promising talents pfl has built up but they’re giving him worse opponents now? I get they want a win in his backyard but come on they can do better than this guy. This Indian dude has a mega padded record and we saw him get smoked by a bad opponent on pfl challenger series
Bably vs. Pinson
Isaiah Pinson, DEC
Bably was very unimpressive on pfl challenger series. Not sure what to think of pinson but he beat two decent prospects and has cardio/wrestling so that’s more than can be said for the majority of hw
Corey Anderson, TKO, R3
Not a big Corey fan but he kind of owns the Bellator 205 division, especially now that nemkov is gone. Hes always been very chinny but Corey has solid kickboxing and is a very high level wrestler. Moore pulled off a lot of upsets in Bellator but I don’t think he’s ready for a top 5 ufc level guy
McCourt vs. Kavanagh
Leah McCourt, DEC
Idk who wins but kavanaugh should not be 5% picked, especially when she won the first fight. I think McCourt has improved but it’s not like she’s some amazing fighter. Neither is kavanaugh fro that matter but at least she beat Leah before
Edwards vs. Jeffery
Aaron Jeffery, DEC
Give me Jeffery at dog odds. Bias for the edwards aside, I don’t think Fabian is very good at all. He has a huge frame for 185 but all the bad qualities of leon. He’s got clean striking but doesn’t let his hands go and prefers to point fight. I was impressed with his wrestling against eblen but every other time he uses his wrestling he just wet blankets people. I think Jeffery is much better than that stunt he pulled against salter. Salter had the bjj to hold him down but everyone else hasn’t had much success. I think Jeffery is a better striker and will win this one by grinding Edwards out in the clinch
Kennedy vs. Gallagher
Jeremy Kennedy, DEC
Gallagher should just retire imo. He got a lot of hype from being buddy buddy with Conor but he is awful ever since the mix loss it seems as if he’s lost in his career. He has bounced around from camp to camp and his lone appearanc since then was a godawful showing against James Gonzalez. Kennedy should be fighting for the title and is just a much better fighter than Gallagher. Maybe he gets a finish but I think this is going to be a dominant 30-27
Wilde vs. Sousa
Tim Wilde, DEC
So happy to see Sousa is out of pfl purgatory. I was worried they were gonna bench him until he was a free agent. Sousa is guaranteed fireworks every time he steps in the cage; dude fights at one speed only and always gives his opponents hell. Super fun to watch and I will be rooting for him, but I actually don’t know if he wins that one. Hes a little too sloppy for me and also undersized. Wilde is old but actually a lot better than his record shows. As long as he doesn’t get chinned I think he can outpoint Sousa with his reach and technical ability, while avoiding the ground. This should be a really fun one tho and I hope I’m wrong
Clarke vs. Mafi
Ciaran Clarke, SUB, R1
Okay I’m actually impressed here, pfl managed to find someone worse than what Bellator was giving Clarke. Clarke might be the most fraudulent undefeated fighter in mma atm. He was babied hard every fight in Bellator, and was even struggling against some of the cans they brought in. Mafi is very very bad, super padded record and the only time he faced someone real (taleb) he got ****** up so badly he tried to double leg the ref for a minute. Honestly wouldn’t be shocked if Clarke pulls a stunt here but he has beaten better people than mafi. Do not parlay this one because Clarke is like going to be -500 or higher and i guarantee he is not going to cover the price
Musayev vs. Davis
Tofiq Musayev, TKO, R2
I thought Tofiq was in prison atm so funny he’s showing up to this. I actually really like this matchmaking but I don’t think this is very competitive. Davis has some clean striking, especially with his kicks but there is a level here. Tofiq is a deadly kickboxer with crazy power. I think he makes light work of Davis
Kelly vs. Singh Ruhil
Nathan Kelly, TKO, R1
Not sure why Kelly is getting such a freebie. Hes like one of the only promising talents pfl has built up but they’re giving him worse opponents now? I get they want a win in his backyard but come on they can do better than this guy. This Indian dude has a mega padded record and we saw him get smoked by a bad opponent on pfl challenger series
Bably vs. Pinson
Isaiah Pinson, DEC
Bably was very unimpressive on pfl challenger series. Not sure what to think of pinson but he beat two decent prospects and has cardio/wrestling so that’s more than can be said for the majority of hw
"“Unfortunately you can’t talk like that on FOX” - Joe Rogan"
2024.02.20
2:10 PM ET
bout status update
McCourt vs. Kavanagh Changed from Confirmed to Cancelled
02.21.2024 | 6:14 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 4 of 4 Winners, 2 Perfect, 250 Points | Tied for 979th
Edwards vs. Jeffery
Fabian Edwards, DEC
majority draw.
Fabian Edwards, DEC
majority draw.
"Before I went pro"
02.26.2024 | 1:38 PM ET
Predictions: 8 of 11 Winners, 3 Perfect, 520 Points | Tied for 575th
I think Tim Wilde has earned a shot at someone higher, like maybe he should be fighting Tofiq instead of Alfie. But Alfie should be a fun matchup for Tofiq and I'm just happy Wilde is being so active, those should be good fights.
02.26.2024 | 2:33 PM ET
Predictions: 8 of 11 Winners, 0 Perfect, 430 Points | 801st Place
I think they're trying to punish Sousa for the issues he had with PFL a year or so ago. He wanted to go to the UFC if I'm not mistaken but didn't realize that he was still under contract with the PFL even though he didn't get awarded a contract in their off-brand Contender Series show.
02.29.2024 | 9:46 AM ET
Predictions: 7 of 11 Winners, 2 Perfect, 440 Points | Tied for 787th
Kennedy is now fighting pitbull for the 145 belt
Leandro Higo now steps in to face Gallagher
Leandro Higo now steps in to face Gallagher
"“Unfortunately you can’t talk like that on FOX” - Joe Rogan"
2024.02.29
11:31 AM ET
bout announced
Patricio Pitbull vs. Jeremy Kennedy at 145 lbs (65.8 kg)
2024.02.29
11:32 AM ET
bout status update
Kennedy vs. Gallagher Changed from Confirmed to Cancelled
2024.02.29
11:32 AM ET
bout announced
James Gallagher vs. Leandro Higo at 145 lbs (65.8 kg)
2024.02.29
11:33 AM ET
bout announced
Steven Hill vs. Jordan Newman at 185 lbs (83.9 kg)
2024.02.29
11:34 AM ET
bout announced
Luke Trainer vs. Grant Neal at 205 lbs (93.0 kg)
2024.02.29
11:36 AM ET
bout announced
Nate Kelly vs. Jordan Elliott at 130 lbs (59.0 kg)
02.29.2024 | 11:43 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 7 of 11 Winners, 2 Perfect, 440 Points | Tied for 787th
Pitbull vs. Kennedy
Patricio Pitbull, DEC
Kennedy is really underrated but idk I think even washed pitbull should get this done
Gallagher vs. Higo
Leandro Higo, DEC
Gallagher is a can. Cant pick him against anyone serious. This is gonna be a pretty boring decision win for Higo
Hill vs. Newman
Jordan Newman, TKO, R2
Both suck but hill doesn’t have the wrestling chops to win this
Trainer vs. Neal
Luke Trainer, TKO, R2
I think trainer wins this? I used to rate him highly but that biyong fight was such an insanely bad look. He has looked pretty good since then but yeah. Neal is a really solid wrestler but he is gonna be really outsized here. Expecting him to just wet blanket trainer to a boring ass decision but I think he is going to struggle with the size of trainer
Kelly vs. Elliott
Nate Kelly, DEC
No idea why pfl is so insistent on putting these ammy fights on every card. And at least when they do them, there’s usually someone better than your regular amateur. There is nothing special about Nate Kelly other than the fact he spoke at a Conor press conference some time ago. He should beat this can
Patricio Pitbull, DEC
Kennedy is really underrated but idk I think even washed pitbull should get this done
Gallagher vs. Higo
Leandro Higo, DEC
Gallagher is a can. Cant pick him against anyone serious. This is gonna be a pretty boring decision win for Higo
Hill vs. Newman
Jordan Newman, TKO, R2
Both suck but hill doesn’t have the wrestling chops to win this
Trainer vs. Neal
Luke Trainer, TKO, R2
I think trainer wins this? I used to rate him highly but that biyong fight was such an insanely bad look. He has looked pretty good since then but yeah. Neal is a really solid wrestler but he is gonna be really outsized here. Expecting him to just wet blanket trainer to a boring ass decision but I think he is going to struggle with the size of trainer
Kelly vs. Elliott
Nate Kelly, DEC
No idea why pfl is so insistent on putting these ammy fights on every card. And at least when they do them, there’s usually someone better than your regular amateur. There is nothing special about Nate Kelly other than the fact he spoke at a Conor press conference some time ago. He should beat this can
"“Unfortunately you can’t talk like that on FOX” - Joe Rogan"
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- Mr_Moon
02.29.2024 | 11:47 AM ET
Predictions: 6 of 11 Winners, 2 Perfect, 350 Points | Tied for 918th
That is a very solid card especially the main card. However I’m not paying 20/month for DAZN.
02.29.2024 | 3:46 PM ET
Predictions: 8 of 11 Winners, 3 Perfect, 520 Points | Tied for 575th
I hope that's wrong and the US broadcast is on ESPN. Why would an event held in Europe have to be televised only on their European network? They haven't used DAZN for US broadcast in years.
02.29.2024 | 3:58 PM ET
Predictions: 7 of 11 Winners, 2 Perfect, 440 Points | Tied for 787th
Pfl has yet to announce a streaming platform for Bellator so I think sadly we are going back to Bellator on dazn
"“Unfortunately you can’t talk like that on FOX” - Joe Rogan"
03.03.2024 | 3:11 PM ET
Predictions: 8 of 11 Winners, 4 Perfect, 540 Points | Tied for 496th
So pfl buys bellator yet theyre keeping the organizations separate? Just ******* combine and have everyone fight each other dammit!