Bellator Belfast: A Night of Excitement in MMA
All eyes in the MMA world will be on Belfast on Friday night, as Bellator Belfast could see another Irish fighter become champion.
Main Event: Karl Moore vs. Corey Anderson
In the main event, Karl Moore takes on the experienced Corey Anderson for the vacant light-heavyweight championship. Moore, with a record of 12-2, has won his last four fights, with his last victory coming against Alex Polizzi last June. Standing in his way of victory is Anderson, who previously fought for lost a decision for the title against Vadim Nemkov in November 2022, will be eager to finally get his hands on a title, having previously competed in the UFC.
Co-Main Event: Patrico Pitbull vs. Jeremy Kennedy
In the co-main event, the featherweight title is on the line as fan favourite Patrico Pitbull defends his title against Jeremy Kennedy. Pitbull, despite losing his last two fights, will be eager to show he is still the top fighter at 145 pounds. Kennedy, on a three-fight win streak, faces a tough task in this title bout.
Other Key Fights
- Number-One Contender Clash: Fabian Edwards vs. Aaron Jeffrey
- Irish in Action: James Gallagher vs. Leandro Higo
- Ciaran Clarke vs. Darius Mafi
- Nathan Kelly vs. Vikas Singh Ruhil
It could be a big night for Irish MMA fighters, with some major fights in the SSE Arena.
Irish Fighters in Focus
James Gallagher, Ciaran Clarke, and Nathan Kelly are set to showcase their skills in the octagon.
Tickets are still available for the event in the SSE Arena, with live coverage on Virgin Media Extra and Virgin Media Three.