The Professional Fighters League (PFL), the fastest growing and most innovative sports league, today announced the premiere Bellator Champions Series event on Friday, March 22 at The SSE Arena, Belfast will be headlined by two world title fights.
Widely considered to be the Bellator “G.O.A.T.” Patricio Pitbull (35-7) will defend his featherweight title for a ninth time when he meets Canada’s Jeremy Kennedy (19-3) in the co-main event. Pitbull, one of the most decorated fighters in MMA, conquered two weight classes simultaneously and holds the most wins in Bellator history.
Ireland’s James Gallagher (12-2) has a new opponent for the inaugural Bellator Champions Series event, Brazil’s Leandro Higo (22-6). Gallagher and Higo were originally slated to face off in 2023. Additionally two preliminary bouts have been announced to round out the card. Two unbeaten middleweights square off when England’s Steven Hill (7-0) meets Jordan Newman (6-0) and in a light heavyweight contest Luke “The Gent” Trainer (7-1) faces Grant Neal (9-1).
The debut Bellator Champions Series Belfast event on March 22 is anchored by a battle for the vacant Bellator light heavyweight world championship pitting former title challenger Corey Anderson (17-6, 1 NC) against Northern Ireland’s Karl Moore (12-2). The card can be seen live in Europe on DAZN beginning at 5 p.m. UK / 12 p.m. ET, additional distribution information including a U.S. broadcast partner will be announced soon.
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