Bellator Dublin is primed and ready to go down TODAY (Fri., Sept. 23, 2022) inside 3Arena in Dublin, Ireland, featuring a Lightweight bout between former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Lightweight champion, Benson Henderson, taking on Peter Queally. In the co-headlining act, Melvin Manhoef and Yoel Romero will collide in a Light Heavyweight tilt.
Many readers check in before, during, and after the fights to share their thoughts on all of the action, which will begin at 1 p.m. ET with YouTube “Prelims” and then transition to Showtime at 3 p.m. ET for main card action. Feel free to leave a comment (or several) about the bouts and chat with all the other Maniacs during the show — it’s always a lot of fun!
Bellator Dublin Quick Results:
155 lbs.: Benson Henderson vs. Peter Queally
205 lbs.: Melvin Manhoef vs. Yoel Romero
145 lbs.: Ciaran Clarke vs. Rafael Hudson – Clarke via third-round submission (rear-naked choke)
145 lbs.: Mads Burnell vs. Pedro Carvalho
145 lbs.: Leah McCourt vs. Dayana Silva
205 lbs.: Karl Albrektsson vs. Karl Moore – Karl Moore via submission (rear-naked choke)
135 lbs.: Brian Moore vs. Arivaldo Silva – Moore via unanimous decision
155 lbs.: Darragh Kelly vs. Kye Stevens – Kelly via unanimous decision
155 lbs.: Georgi Karakhanyan vs. Kane Mousah – Mousah via unanimous decision
145 lbs.: Kenny Mokhonoana vs. Alex Bodnar – Mokhonoana via first round submission (guillotine)
170 lbs.: Luca Poclit vs. Dante Schiro – Poclit via second-round submission (arm triangle)
145 lbs.: Asaël Adjoudj vs. Jordan Barton – Adjoudj via first round TKO
135 lbs.: Brett Johns vs. Jordan Winksi – Johns via unanimous decision
Bellator Dublin Play-By-Play:
155 lbs.: Benson Henderson vs. Peter Queally
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205 lbs.: Melvin Manhoef vs. Yoel Romero
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145 lbs.: Mads Burnell vs. Pedro Carvalho
Round 1: Both men come out swinging. Burnell takes Carvalho done. He takes his back. Carvalho fighting it but Burnell slams him to the cage. Carvalho bounces back up. Action up against the cage. Nice knees from Carvalho land to the midsection. Burnell shoots for a takedown and he gets it. Carvalho fights back to his feet, but he has Burnell draped all over him. Burnell slams him down again but Carvalho bounces up quickly. Burnell pops off a nice combo before he shoots for another takedown. Carvalho can’t get away from Burnell, who is dominating this round. Carvalho finally separated and he starts landing before he gets taken down, yet again. 10-9 Burnell.
Round 2: Carvalho starts off with low kicks, Nice jab work from Carvalho. Burnell lands a huge left, shoots for a takedown and he gets it. Burnell looking for the rear-naked choke. Shots to the side of the head from Burnell. They scramble as Carvalho tries to escape, Burnell isn’t having it. They separate and Carvalho gets taken down again. This is a masterclass in takedown for Burnell, I’ve lost count. Burnell once again looking for the the rear-naked choke. Carvalho escapes and he is now in top control. But only for a second as Burnell pulls off a nice sweep. In side control now. Burnell takes Carvalho’s back. Guess what? Burnell takes Carvalho down…again…with ease. Carvalho fights his way back up and he has the advantage on the feet. He now shoots for the takedown and he gets it. Burnell looks a bit tired. Big elbows from Carvalho as the round end. 10-9 Burnell
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145 lbs.: Leah McCourt vs. Dayana Silva
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145 lbs.: Ciaran Clarke vs. Rafael Hudson
Round 1: Hudson opens up with a low kick, then a left hook to the bod and then a right hand tat drops Clarke! He swarms and is now in full guard. Clarke shakes off the cobwebs. Fighting for position and Clarke looks for an armbar. Hudson gets out of it. Back in full guard. Clarke firing off elbows from the bottom and Hudson returns fire. Clarke trying for another armbar and Hudson gets out again and lands a huge hammer fist before getting back in the guard position. Clarke is breathing heavy after having Hudson all over him in round one. 10-9 Hudson
Round 2: Clarke comes out aggressive and eats an elbow to the head and then a flying knee. That’s enough to make him shoot in. Bad move as Hudson is now landing bombs. Hudson is in half guard now, transition to full. Clarke again with the elbows. Clarke manages to fight back to his feet and they separate. Hudson has an punching style, It’s effective so far. He tries a flying knee and he slips. Clarke is now in half guard. He is looking for a rear-naked choke, no dice. Side control now for Clarke. A lot of scrambling on the ground, Clarke looking submissions while Hudson is trying to survive. 10-9 Clarke
Round 3: Clarke shoots for the takedown and he gets it right away. Side control and he transition to guard. Hudson gives up his back for a moment and Clark is now looking for a rear-naked choke. Shots to the side of the head for Clarke, scoring points in an even fight. Clarke is trying to flatten out Hudson, he’s got both hooks in. Rear-naked choke attempt. He’s got one arm under the chin and Hudson escapes momentarily. Clarke is still working for it. He as it locked it and Hudson taps! Great comeback for Clarke.
Final result: Clarke def. Hudson via third-round submission (rear-naked choke)
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