With the light heavyweight belt at stake, Bellator 302 opens a new season of events in March

Bellator 302 takes place in March (Photo: Reproduction/Bellator)

After completing the acquisition of Bellator at the end of last year, the PFL announced, this Monday (5), new plans for the organization. The 'Bellator Champions Series' consists of eight global events led by title fights.

The first event in the series will be Bellator 302, headlined by a dispute over the vacant light heavyweight belt (up to 93 kg) between North American Corey anderson and Northern Irish Karl Moore. The event takes place on March 22, at the SSE Arena, in Belfast, Northern Ireland.

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“Following the landmark acquisition of Bellator, the Professional Fighters League is excited to officially herald a new era in MMA with the launch of the global Bellator Champions Series franchise. The Bellator Champion Series will feature the current Bellator champions defending their titles against the best fighters in the world from Bellator's all-star roster. Fans will have access to the best competition and most innovative formats in MMA delivered by leaders in the sport, including DAZN,” PFL CEO Pete Murray announced in a press release.

In the co-main fight of Bellator 302, Belfast athlete Leah McCourt faces Sinead Kavanagh in a rematch for the women's featherweight (up to 65,7 kg). The two faced each other in Bellator 275, in February 2022, with Kavanagh winning via unanimous decision by the judges.

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