On Friday, September 23, Bellator returned to action to host Bellator 285: Benson Henderson vs. Peter Queally live from Dublin, Ireland. In the main event was local favorite, Queally, looking to make his mark and prove to everyone he was next in line for the title with a win over MMA legend, Benson Henderson. But Henderson was looking to secure his No. 3 footing and add a win to his record to secure his own title shot.
Also on the card is a light heavyweight bout between form UFC star Yoel Romero looking to eke out another win under the Bellator banner by defeating longtime staple of the organization, Melvin Manhoef.
BELLATOR 285: HENDERSON VS. QUEALLY MAIN CARD RESULTS:
Lightweight Bout: Benson Henderson vs. Peter Queally
Light Heavyweight Bout: Yoel Romero vs. Melvin Manhoef
Women’s Featherweight Bout: Leah McCourt vs.Dayana Silva
Featherweight Bout: Mads Burnell vs. Pedro Carvalho
150-pound contract weight bout: Ciaran Clarke vs. Rafael Hudson
BELLATOR 285 PRELIMINARY CARD RESULTS:
Light Heavyweight Bout: Karl Albrektsson vs. Karl Moore
Bantamweight Bout: Brian Moore defeated Arivaldo Lima Silva via unanimous decision (30-27 x3)
Bantamweight Bout: Brett Johns defeated Jordan Winski via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-26, 30-26)
Lightweight Bout: Darragh Kelly defeated Kye Stevens via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-26, 30-26)
Lightweight Bout: Kane Mousah defeated Georgi Karakhanyan via unanimous decision (30-27 x3)
Featherweight Bout: Kenny Mokhonoana defeated Alex Bodnar via technical submission (guillotine), Round 1 – 2:42
Featherweight Bout: Asael Adjoudj defeated Jordan Barton via TKO, Round 1 – 2:39
Welterweight Bout: Luca Poclit defeated Dante Schiro via technical submission (modified arm-triangle) – Round 2, 4:31