Bellator 227 Results: Former UFC Champion scores a big win; submission win by future prospect

Bellator 227
Bellator 227

Kiefer Crosbie vs Huge Pereira

Kiefer Crosbie
Kiefer Crosbie

Kiefer Crosbie was frustrated with the way Hugo Pereira put up a fight at Bellator 227. Before long into the third round, he was shouting at his opponent, trying to goad him into fighting in a better manner. Crosbie and Pereira had some big shot exchanges in the third round, and all throughout it was Crosbie who landed the decisive shots.

Pereira was able to take Crosbie's back for a while, but in the end, it was to no avail with the shots and elbows from Crosbie decided the contest in his favor.

Results: Kiefer Crosbie defeated Hugo Pereira via Unanimous Decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)


Benson Henderson vs Myles Jury

Benson Henderson vs Myles Jury
Benson Henderson vs Myles Jury

The main event of Bellator 227 saw Benson Henderson take on Myles Jury in quite the fight.

Myles Jury was making his debut in Bellator and was cowed by the former champion, as Henderson backed up Jury and continued to pelt him with strikes that saw him unable to get almost any offense in.

He mixed it up with shots to the body, legs, and the head of his opponent, to score a rather decisive win for himself in the fight.

Results: Benson Henderson defeated Myles Jury via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)


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Edited by Sai Teja