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Bellator 275: Mousasi vs. Vanderford
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The poster for Bellator 275: Mousasi vs. Vanderford
Promotion Bellator MMA
DateFebruary 25, 2022 (2022-02-25)
Venue 3Arena
City Dublin, Ireland
Event chronology
Bellator 274: Gracie vs. Storley Bellator 275: Mousasi vs. Vanderford Bellator 276: Borics vs. Burnell

Bellator 275: Mousasi vs. Vanderford was a mixed martial arts event produced by Bellator MMA that took place on February 25, 2022, at the 3Arena in Dublin, Ireland. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5]

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Background

The event marked the promotion's seventh visit to Dublin and first since Bellator 270 in November 2021. [1]

A Bellator Middleweight World Championship bout between current two-time champion (also former Strikeforce Light Heavyweight Champion) Gegard Mousasi and undefeated contender Austin Vanderford headlined the event. [6]

A middleweight bout between Fabian Edwards and Marian Dimitrov was scheduled for this event. However, the bout was scrapped a week before for unknown reason. [7] Edwards was rebooked against former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Lyoto Machida at Bellator London. [8]

A lightweight bout between Peter Queally and Kane Mousah and welterweight bout between Stefano Paternò and Luca Poclit were expected to take place at the event. However, Queally and Paternò both pulled out off their bouts due to injury. [9]

At the weigh-ins, Jamie Hay missed weight for his bout, weighing in at 146.8 pounds, .8 pounds over the featherweight non-title fight limit. The bout proceeded at catchweight and Hay was fined a percentage of his purse, which went to his opponent Lee Hammond. [10]

Results

Main Card (Showtime)
Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
Middleweight Gegard Mousasi (c)def. Austin Vanderford TKO (punches)11:25 [a]
Women's Featherweight Sinead Kavanagh def. Leah McCourt Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 30–27)35:00
FeatherweightCiaran Clarkedef.Abou TounkaraTKO (shoulder injury)15:00
Featherweight Khasan Magomedsharipov def.José SanchezDecision (unanimous) (30–26, 30–27, 30–27)35:00
BantamweightJornel Lugodef.Brian MooreDecision (unanimous) (30–27, 29–28, 29–28)35:00
Preliminary card (Youtube/Pluto TV)
Bantamweight Brett Johns def.Khurshed KakhorovTKO (punches)33:00
LightweightDavy Gallondef.Charlie LearyTKO (punches)23:01
Women's StrawweightStéphanie Pagedef. Danni McCormack TKO (punches)11:46
LightweightDarragh Kellydef.Junior MorganSubmission (guillotine choke)11:47
LightweightVladimir Tokovdef.Daniele ScatizziDecision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 29–28)35:00
HeavyweightGokhan Saricamdef.Kirill SidelnikovDecision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 30–27)35:00
FeatherweightNathan Kellydef.Scott PedersenDecision (unanimous) (30–27, 29–28, 29–28)35:00
Catchweight (146.8 lb)Lee Hammonddef.Jamie HayTKO (knee and punches)13:32 [b]
  1. For the Bellator Middleweight World Championship.
  2. Originally a featherweight bout; Hay missed weight

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See also

    References

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    2. "Gegard Mousasi to defend Bellator title vs. Austin Vanderford on Feb. 25 in Dublin". MMA Junkie. 14 December 2021. Retrieved 15 December 2021.
    3. Martin, Damon (14 December 2021). "Gegard Mousasi vs. Austin Vanderford booked for Bellator middleweight title fight on Feb. 25". MMA Fighting. Retrieved 15 December 2021.
    4. Guillen, Adam Jr. (14 December 2021). "Mousasi vs. Vanderford Title Fight Set For Bellator Dublin On Feb. 25". MMAmania.com. Retrieved 15 December 2021.
    5. Sherdog.com. "Gegard Mousasi to Defend Bellator Title vs. Austin Vanderford on Feb. 25 in Dublin". Sherdog. Retrieved 15 December 2021.
    6. "Bellator MMA | Bellator Returns to Dublin Feb. 25 With Middleweight World Championship Fight Between Gegard Mousasi and Austin Vanderford". www.bellator.com. Retrieved 16 December 2021.
    7. Andy Stevenson (15 February 2022). "Fabian Edwards vs Marian Dimitrov Cancelled from Bellator 275 Dublin Card". MyMMANews. Retrieved 15 February 2022.
    8. "Lyoto Machida vs. Fabian Edwards joins Bellator London lineup on May 13". MMA Junkie. 16 February 2022. Retrieved 16 February 2022.
    9. Heck, Mike (21 February 2022). "Injury scratches Peter Queally from Bellator 275; Leah McCourt vs. Sinead Kavanagh promoted to co-main event". MMA Fighting. Retrieved 21 February 2022.
    10. "Bellator 275 weigh-in results: Gegard Mousasi, Austin Vanderford title fight official; one fighter heavy". MMA Junkie. 24 February 2022. Retrieved 24 February 2022.
    11. "Bellator MMA | Bellator Dublin". www.bellator.com. Retrieved 20 December 2021.