M. Page celebrates victory over D. Lima at Bellator 267 (Photo: Instagram/BellatorMMA)
In the main fight of Bellator 267, Michael Page took revenge for the only defeat suffered in his career, in 2019, and defeated Douglas lima by split decision of the judges (29-28, 28-29, 29-28).
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With the support of the fans in London and making great use of his well-known movement and precision in his strikes, the MVP achieved his sixth consecutive victory in the organization since being defeated by Douglas lima at Bellator 221.
The Brazilian, in turn, lost his third in a row in Bellator. The former champion's last victory was over Rory McDonald No. Bellator 232, in October 2019.
THE FIGHT
With the support of the fans, Michael Page He started the fight with his characteristic movement. In one of his first attacks, the Brit landed a quick right to Douglas' face, who fell but quickly got up. After a beautiful spinning kick into the void, Page landed another direct hit on the Brazilian, who hit the ground again and got back to his feet. Patient, Douglas lima He waited for another attack from “MVP” and attacked with a takedown, managing to take the fight to the ground. In his rival's guard, the Brazilian threw blows at the waistline until he managed to get into position and land a harder blow on Page before the end of the round.
The second round started more warmly, with Michael Page less aggressive. “MVP” tried a sequence of jab, straight and high kick, but stopped in his guard. Douglas lima. The Brazilian kicked the Brit's base, who lost his balance and, upon getting up, was hit by an uppercut on the chin. In the final half of the round it was time for Michael Page try a takedown well defended by Douglas. The Brazilian landed a good kick to Page's waistline, who soon after responded with a direct shot and knocked the Brazilian down. But he quickly got back on his feet.
At the beginning of the third round it was Douglas lima get a knockdown. The Brazilian crossed from the left and took down the Englishman, who also got up quickly. With two minutes left in the fight, Douglas attacked and managed another takedown with ease. The Brit grabbed the Brazilian with all his strength, but didn't stop Douglas from positioning and releasing his left hand dangerously a few times before the bell sounded for the end of the fight.
Leah McCourt doesn't shine, but beats Jessica Borga by unanimous decision
In the co-main fight of the night, home fighter Leah McCourt defeated Jessica Borga by unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 29-28). The biggest favorite on the card, the fifth-placed featherweight (up to 65,7 kg) did not shine, but did enough to come away with a positive result.
The victory was the sixth in a row for Leah McCourt, who has not lost since her professional debut in June 2017. On the other hand, Jessica Borga lost her second in a row and now has a negative record with three wins and four losses in her career.
Finger in the eye leaves fight between Andrew Fisher and Robert Whiteford without result
The third fight on the card ended in frustrating fashion. After an eventful first round, Andrew Fisher accidentally poked Robert Whiteford in the eye midway through the second round. After medical evaluation, the fight was stopped and declared a no result.
The result interrupts both fighters' four-fight winning streaks.
Luke Trainer defeats Yannick Bahati via TKO
L. Trainer beat Y. Bahati at Bellator 267 (Photo: Facebook/Bellator MMA)
In the second fight on the main card, the British Luke Trainer achieved victory by technical knockout in the second round against compatriot Yannick Bahati. Trainer's triumph came with a spinning punch followed by a beautiful elbow that took Bahati to the ground.
With the victory at Bellator 267, Luke Trainer He maintained his unbeaten record in his career, with five victories, two of which were with Bellator. Yannick Bahati, in turn, lost his second in a row in the organization and now has a record of nine wins and six losses.
In the opening of the main card, Tim Wilde beats Yves Landu
T. Wilde beat Y. Landu at Bellator 267 (Photo: Facebook/Bellator MMA)
Friday night (01) started well for the home fighters at Bellator 267. Opening the main card of the event, the British Tim Wilde defeated Frenchman Yves Landu by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28).
The victory was the second in a row for Tim Wilde in the Bellator cage. “The Experiment” now has 14 wins and four defeats in his career.
Yves Landu, in turn, lost for the first time in the organization. The Frenchman was coming off a victory over Terry Brazier at Bellator 248 and now has 16 wins and nine losses in his career.
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