Bellator 270
{{short description|Bellator mixed martial arts event in 2021}}
{{Infobox MMA event
|name=Bellator 270: Queally vs. Pitbull 2
|image=Bellator270.jpg
|image_size=
|promotion=Bellator MMA
|date={{Start date|2021|11|5}}
|venue=3Arena
|city=Dublin, Ireland
|previousevent=Bellator 269: Fedor vs. Johnson
|followingevent=Bellator 271: Cyborg vs. Kavanagh
}}
Bellator 270: Queally vs. Pitbull 2 (also known as Bellator Dublin) was a mixed martial arts event produced by Bellator MMA that took place on November 5, 2021 at 3Arena in Dublin, Ireland. The event marked Bellator's first return to Irish soil since February 2020.{{Cite web|date=2021-07-21|title=Bellator zeroes in on James Gallagher vs. Patchy Mix grudge match in Ireland|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2021/07/bellator-ireland-james-gallagher-vs-patchy-mix|access-date=2021-07-21|website=MMA Junkie|language=en-US}}
Background
A lightweight bout between #1 ranked Patricky Pitbull and #4 ranked Peter Queally served as the headliner for this event. This was a rematch of their first bout that was stopped by the doctor due to a cut on Patricky at Bellator 258.{{Cite web|date=2021-08-24|title='Bellator 270: Gallagher vs. Mix' official for Nov. 5 in Dublin, adds 'Pitbull' vs. Queally rematch|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2021/08/bellator-270-james-gallagher-vs-patchy-mix-official-for-dublin-adds-patricky-pitbull-vs-peter-queally|access-date=2021-08-24|website=MMA Junkie|language=en-US}} Originally set to be the co-headliner, the bout was promoted to the main event on October 6, 2021, when Patricky Pitbull's younger brother and Bellator MMA Lightweight World Champion Patrício Pitbull announced he was vacating the title, not wanting to get in the way of his older brothers title aspirations. Patricky Pitbull vs. Peter Queally was for the vacant Bellator Lightweight World Championship.{{cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/platform/amp/2021/10/6/22712535/patricio-pitbull-vacates-lightweight-title-patricky-pitbull-peter-queally-title-fight-bellator-270|title=Patricio Pitbull vacates lightweight title; Peter Queally vs. Patricky Pitbull elevated to title fight at Bellator 270|work=MMAFighting.com|date=October 6, 2021|author=Mike Heck|access-date=October 6, 2021}}
A bantamweight bout between Patchy Mix and James Gallagher served as the co-headliner for this event.{{Cite web|last=Lee|first=Alexander K.|date=2021-08-24|title=Bellator announces return to Dublin headlined by James Gallagher vs. Patchy Mix|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2021/8/24/22639302/bellator-announces-return-to-dublin-headlined-by-james-gallagher-vs-patchy-mix|access-date=2021-08-25|website=MMA Fighting|language=en}} The first scheduled booking between the two 135-pound contenders was supposed to take place at Bellator 258 on May 7, 2021. However, Gallagher withdrew from the bout for undisclosed reasons. Mix instead faced UFC alum Albert Morales, whom he defeated via third-round submission.{{Cite web|last=Balfe|first=John|date=2021-07-21|title=James Gallagher vs. Patchy Mix being eyed for Bellator's return to Dublin — report|url=https://themaclife.com/sports/mma/james-gallagher-vs-patchy-mix-being-eyed-for-bellators-return-to-dublin-report/|access-date=2021-07-21|language=en-US}}{{Cite web|last=Shelton|first=Cole|date=2021-07-21|title=James Gallagher vs. Patrick Mix set for Bellator event in Dublin|url=https://mymmanews.com/james-gallagher-vs-patrick-mix-set-for-bellator-event-in-dublin/|access-date=2021-07-21|website=MyMMANews.com|language=en-US}}{{Cite web|last=FightBookMMA|date=2021-07-21|title=Bellator MMA targeting James Gallagher vs Patchy Mix in Ireland {{!}} FightBook MMA|url=https://www.fightbookmma.com/bellator-mma-targeting-james-gallagher-vs-patchy-mix-in-ireland/|access-date=2021-07-21|language=en-US}}
On September 2, Bellator announced that a matchup between former featherweight title challengers #6 ranked Daniel Weichel and #7 ranked Pedro Carvalho, and a middleweight bout between #6 ranked Charlie Ward and #9 ranked Norbert Novenyi would appear on the main card as well.{{Cite web|last=Heck|first=Mike|date=2021-09-02|title=Daniel Weichel vs. Pedro Carvalho, Charlie Ward vs. Norbert Novenyi added to Bellator 270 main card in Dublin|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2021/9/2/22654073/daniel-weichel-vs-pedro-carvalho-charlie-ward-vs-norbert-novenyi-added-to-bellator-270-event-dublin|access-date=2021-09-02|website=MMA Fighting|language=en}} On October 6, Norbert announced that he had suffered a torn ACL and had to pull out of the bout and was replaced by #4 ranked Fabian Edwards.{{Cite web|date=2021-10-26|title=With Norbert Novenyi Jr. out, Fabian Edwards steps in to face Charlie Ward at Bellator 270|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2021/10/bellator-270-norbert-novenyi-jr-out-fabian-edwards-to-fight-charlie-ward|access-date=2021-10-26|website=MMA Junkie|language=en-US}} Ward had to pull out however due to a ruptured bicep and was replaced by promotional newcomer Robert Fonseca.{{Cite web|last=Andy Stevenson|date=2021-10-28|title=Fabian Edwards vs Robert Fonseca Set for Bellator 270 in Dublin|url=https://mymmanews.com/fabian-edwards-vs-robert-fonseca-set-for-bellator-270-in-dublin/|access-date=2021-10-28|website=MyMMANews.com|language=en-US}} Fonseca couldn't get paperwork sorted in time and the bout was scratched, with no replacement sought. Ilias Bulaid vs. Georges Sasu was moved to the main card.{{Cite web|last=Anderson|first=Jay|date=2021-11-03|title=Fabian Edwards vs. Robert Fonseca Off Bellator 270 Card|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2021/11/03/fabian-edwards-vs-robert-fonseca-off-bellator-270-card/|access-date=2021-11-03|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US}}
A lightweight bout between Darragh Kelly and Junior Morgan was scheduled for this event, however Morgan fell the night of the event and concussed himself, leading to the bout being scrapped.{{Cite web|last=Mooney|first=James Roulston|date=2021-11-05|title=Bellator 270 - Darragh Kelly's pro debut off after opponent is injured|url=https://www.sportsnewsireland.com/other_sports/bellator-270-darragh-kellys-pro-debut-off-after-opponent-is-injured/|access-date=2021-11-05|website=SportsNewsIreland|language=en-GB}}
At the weigh-ins, Patchy Mix missed weight for his bout, weighing in at 137.8 pounds, 1.7 pounds over the bantamweight non-title fight limit. The bout proceeded at catchweight and Mix was fined a percentage of his purse which went to his opponent James Gallagher.{{Cite web|date=2021-11-04|title=Bellator 270 weigh-in results: One miss on main card, but Queally-Freire title fight set|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2021/11/bellator-270-peter-queally-patricio-freire-james-gallagher-patchy-mix-weigh-in-results|access-date=2021-11-04|website=MMA Junkie|language=en-US}}
Results
{{MMAevent}}
{{MMAevent card|Fight card (Showtime)}}
{{MMAevent bout
|Lightweight
|def.
|TKO (punches)
|2
|1:05
|For the vacant Bellator Lightweight World Championship.
}}
{{MMAevent bout
|Catchweight (137.8 lb)
|def.
|James Gallagher
|Submission (guillotine choke)
|3
|0:39
|Originally a bantamweight bout; Mix missed weight.
}}
{{MMAevent bout
|Featherweight
|def.
|Decision (unanimous) (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
|3
|5:00
|
}}
{{MMAevent bout
|Featherweight
|def.
|Georges Sasu
|Decision (split) (29-28, 28-29, 30-27)
|3
|5:00
|
}}
{{MMAevent card|Preliminary card (Youtube/Pluto TV)|header=no}}
{{MMAevent bout
|Featherweight
|Ciaran Clarke
|def.
|Jordan Barton
|Submission (rear-naked choke)
|3
|4:11
|
}}
{{MMAevent bout
|Lightweight
|Daniele Scatizzi
|def.
|Brian Hooi
|Decision (unanimous) (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
|3
|5:00
|
}}
{{MMAevent bout
|Light Heavyweight
|Lee Chadwick
|def.
|Arunas Andriuskevicus
|Decision (split) (28-29, 30-27, 29-28)
|3
|5:00
|
}}
{{MMAevent bout
|Heavyweight
|Gökhan Saricam
|def.
|Charlie Milner
|KO (punches)
|1
|0:15
|
}}
{{MMAevent bout
|Welterweight
|Nicolò Solli
|vs.
|Bobby Pallett
|No Contest (Overturned)
|3
|5:00
|Originally a split decision (30-27, 28-29, 29-28) victory for Solli, the result was overturned to a "No Contest"
}}
{{MMAevent bout
|Women's Strawweight
|def.
|Audrey Kerouche
|TKO (punches)
|3
|3:58
|
}}
{{MMAevent bout
|Welterweight
|Yusuf Nazokatov
|def.
|Stephen Costello
|Submission (heel hook)
|2
|2:24
|
}}
{{MMAevent end|notes=yes}}
See also
{{Portal|Martial Arts
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References
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{{Bellator Tournament Events}}
{{2021 in mixed martial arts}}
Category:2021 in mixed martial arts