Bellator Dublin/Bellator 227: Gallagher, Henderson Pull Off Wins
With a rowdy, native Irish crowd on his side, James Gallagher didn’t need long to score a victory inside the Bellator cage, as the MMA promotion hosted two cards — Bellator Dublin and Bellator 227 — on the same night at the 3Arena in Dublin, Ireland.
In the Bellator Dublin portion of the event, James Gallagher quickly countered Roman Salazar’s attempt to bring the fight to the ground by locking him in a guillotine choke, getting a first-round submission a little more than 30 seconds into the fight.
After the fight, he jumped out of the cage to celebrate with his SBG Ireland teammate, Irish superstar and “Notorious” former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor.
JUST LIKE THAT!
James Gallagher doesn't even break a sweat!
A very quick guillotine submission and a celebration with teammate "The Notorious" Conor McGregor. #BellatorDublin pic.twitter.com/sBIjM9a6Xc
— Bellator Europe (@Bellator_Europe) September 27, 2019
The card also notably featured Michael “Venom” Page in action for the first time since his first defeat at the hands of Douglas Lima back in May. Page took on Richard Kiely in a bizarre fight that featured taunting from both individuals that was warned by referee Dan Miragliotta.
“MVP” ended up deducted one point for mocking his opponent with the fight on the ground, but that wouldn’t end up mattering, as Page landed a brutal flying knee that sent his opponent to the mat, unable to continue.
JUMPING KNEE FINISH!
Michael "Venom" Page stops rival Richard Kiely in the very first round. An incredible win for MVP.
Watch #BellatorDublin LIVE on Channel 5 🇬🇧 and Virgin Media 🇮🇪 pic.twitter.com/mmtctkloxS
— Bellator Europe (@Bellator_Europe) September 27, 2019
Bellator Dublin also saw native fighter Peter Queally pull off a come-from-behind knockout after being dropped in the opening round, as he finished off Ryan Scope in the next round.
Peter Queally has done it!
Despite being dropped early in round 1, "The Showstopper" puts on an epic comeback to finish Ryan Scope!
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— Bellator Europe (@Bellator_Europe) September 27, 2019
The Bellator 227 portion of the card was headlined by former UFC and WEC champion Benson Henderson, as he welcomed fellow UFC veteran Myles Jury to the Bellator cage for the first time. Henderson consistently overwhelmed Jury with striking and kept him on the back foot, going on to sweep the judges’ scorecards in a unanimous decision win.
BELLATOR 227 MAIN CARD RESULTS:
Benson Henderson vs. Myles Jury — Henderson UD 30-27 X3.
Kiefer Crosbie vs. Hugo Pereira — Crosbie UD 29-28 X2, 30-27.
Norbert Novenyi vs. Will Fleury — Novenyi UD 30-26 X2, 30-27.
Leah McCourt vs. Kerry Hughes — McCourt sub (RNC) 2:48 R1.
Frans Mlambo vs. Dominique Wooding — Mlambo UD 30-27 X2, 30-28.BELLATOR: DUBLIN RESULTS:
James Gallagher vs. Roman Salazar — Gallagher sub (guillotine) 0:35 R1.
Michael Page vs. Richard Kiely — Page KO 2:47 R1.
Ryan Scope vs. Peter Queally — Queally TKO 3:07 R2.BELLATOR 227 UNDERCARD RESULTS:
Lee Chadwick vs. Karl Moore — Moore SD 30-27, 28-29, 29-28.
Dylan Logan vs. Adam Gustab — Logan sub (triangle) 2:14 R2.
Richie Smullen vs. Sean Tobin — Smullen sub (RNC) 2:43 R1.
Philip Mulpeter vs. Keith McCabe — Mulpeter SD 30-27, 28-29, 29-28.
Constantin Gnusariev vs. Ian Coughlan — Gnusariev UD 29-28 X3, 30-27.
Camila Rivarola vs. Danni Neilan — Neilan UD 29-28 X2, 30-27.
Ilias Bulaid vs. Vitalic Maiboroda — Bulaid KO 4:59 R1.
Patrik Pietilla vs. Ryan Roddy — Roddy UD 29-27 X3.
George Courtney vs. Ciaran Clarke — unaired postliminary.
Blaine O’Driscoll vs. Jacob Hadley — Hadley sub (RNC) 3:14 R3.