P. Pitbull is the new Bellator lightweight champion (Photo: Twitter/Bellator Europe)
The Bellator lightweight belt (up to 70,3 kg) changed hands, but not in the family. Patricky Pitbull knocked out Peter Queally in the second round of the main fight of Bellator 270 and won the category title, which had was left vacant by his older brother, Patrício, in October of this year.
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About to turn 36, Patricky Pitbull He won his first title in Bellator, the organization he has fought for since 2011. The native of Rio Grande do Norte, who had already hit the post previously, is the sixth fighter to become a lightweight at the event.
In addition to the long-awaited victory of the belt, Patricky Pitbull took revenge for the defeat suffered against Peter Queally in their first meeting, in May of this year.
THE FIGHT
The duel started with Pitbull defending a high kick from Queally. The two exchanged blows trying to gain control of the center of the cage. The Irishman relied on jabs and kicks at the base to control the distance, while the Brazilian tried to close the gap with good combinations, striking above and below. In one of them, Patricky took advantage of an attempted blow from the Irishman and connected three crosses and a knee, forcing Queally to close up. The end of the first round was more studied, without any attempt to put pressure on either side.
Right at the beginning of the second round, in a Patricky Pitbull, Peter Queally He accidentally punched the Brazilian in the eye and the fight was stopped. Patricky told the referee that he had double vision, received medical attention and was released to fight. Back in the fight, Queally went after the Brazilian, who connected with a beautiful right cross, taking the Irishman to the ground. Smelling blood, Patricky Pitbull He went up, unleashed a barrage of blows and forced the referee to stop, winning the fight by technical knockout and winning the Bellator lightweight belt.
Patchy Mix submits James Gallagher and 'shuts up' arena
P. Mix (photo) submitted J. Gallagher in the co-main fight of Bellator 270 (Photo: Facebook/BellatorMMA)
In the co-main fight of Bellator 270, valid for the division of roosters (up to 61,2 kg), Patrick Mix finished James Gallagher, home fighter, and played at the 3Arena, in Dublin, Ireland. The American won with a guillotine choke in the third round of the fight.
Third place in the division ranking, Patchy mix He won his second consecutive victory at Bellator in 2021. The American now has 15 victories, 11 of which were by submission and a single setback in his career.
Despite all the support from the fans, James Gallagher saw his streak of four wins in the circular cage ended. The Irishman, who hasn't lost since 2018, now has 11 wins and two defeats in his career.
Pedro Carvalho rediscovers his winning path against Daniel Weichel
P. Carvalho (right) defeated D. Weichel (left) in the Bellator 270 (Photo: Facebook/BellatorMMA)
In another fight valid for the featherweight division (up to 65,7 kg), Pedro Carvalho derrotou Daniel weichel in the unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28). The Portuguese overcame two knockdowns at the beginning of the fight and managed to turn the fight around in the last two rounds to take victory.
With the triumph over the German veteran, Pedro Carvalho wins again in Bellator. The Portuguese came from two defeats, against Patrick Pitbull and Jay-Jay Wilson, and now has 12 wins and five setbacks in his career.
Daniel weichel, in turn, continues to alternate victories and defeats in the circular cage. The German was coming off a victory over Keoni Diggs in June this year, but hasn't won two in a row since April 2017. A professional since 2002, Weichel now has 41 wins and 13 losses in his career.
Ilias Bulaid beats Georges Sasu in a balanced duel
I. Bulaid (photo) defeated G. Sasu in the Bellator 270 (Photo: Facebook/BellatorMMA)
In the opening fight of the main card of Bellator 270, Ilias Bulaid derrotou Georges Sasu in a split decision by the judges (29-28, 28-29, 30-27) in a duel valid for the featherweight division (up to 65,7 kg).
Decorated kickboxer, Ilias Bulaid remains undefeated in his recent career in professional MMA. The Moroccan now has three victories in his career, all with Bellator.
Georges Sasu was defeated in his debut with the organization. The Frenchman now has five wins and two defeats in his career.
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