Bellator 271: Cris Cyborg v. Sinead Kavanagh Results, Live Coverage And Discussion
Welcome to Fightful’s results, live coverage, and discussion for Bellator 271: Cris Cyborg v. Sinead Kavanagh!
We will bring you full live coverage and results for today’s card, taking place inside the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida. The main event will be a Featherweight Title fight between champion Cyborg and Kavanagh.
A trailblazer in MMA, Cyborg made her debut in 2005. Fighting for EliteXC, Strikeforce, and Invicta FC, she became the Strikeforce and Invicta FC Featherweight Champion. Cyborg joined the UFC in 2016, winning the UFC Featherweight Title in her third fight for the promotion.
After losing the title to Amanda Nunes in 2018, she beat Felicia Spencer before moving on to Bellator. In her debut bout, she won the Bellator Featherweight Title off of Julia Budd at Bellator 238. She has defended the title twice, her last bout a TKO win against Leslie Smith in May.
Representing SBG Ireland, Kavanagh made her pro debut in 2015. Joining Bellator in 2016, she is 4-4 with the promotion. Currently on a two-fight win streak, Kavanagh last fought in October 2020, beating Katharina Lehner.
Fightful will be providing results, highlights, and everything else in-between for Bellator 271.
Main Card (10 p.m. ET, Showtime)
Cris Cyborg def. Sinead Kavanagh via KO (1:32 into round one) – Bellator Featherweight Title
Linton Vassell def. Tyrell Fortune via split decision (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)
This looks familiar —
Linton The Swarm Vassell doin what he does. #Bellator271 pic.twitter.com/5OhxiChYRc
— BellatorMMA (@BellatorMMA) November 13, 2021
Aaron Pico def. Justin Gonzales via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-26)
Coming in hot — Aaron Pico #Bellator271 pic.twitter.com/QvG4r6cvgr
— BellatorMMA (@BellatorMMA) November 13, 2021
Arlene Blencowe def. Pam Sorenson via unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
Prelims (YouTube, 7 p.m. ET)
Steve Mowry def. Rakim Cleveland via submission (3:28 into round one)
10 wins, 10 finishes, 0️⃣ Losses.@TallSteveMMA is a problem in the heavyweight division. #Bellator271 pic.twitter.com/jsw2A8lYuL
— BellatorMMA (@BellatorMMA) November 13, 2021
Bruna Ellen def. Desiree Yanez via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
I asked Bruna Ellen who she would like to face following her #Bellator271 win during the post-fight media session. She called out @valerielouredaa, who won earlier tonight. @FightfulMMA pic.twitter.com/U2Kzrs9l57
— Daniel Yanofsky (@DanYanofskyMMA) November 13, 2021
Here is the third and final round between Bruna Ellen and @DirtyyDezz.
We’ve got 1️⃣ @MonsterEnergy Prelim, fueled by @ampm, left to go and you can catch it LIVE on the #Bellator App.–
— https://t.co/yleh37GN23#Bellator271 pic.twitter.com/qFA0HCSPaO
— BellatorMMA (@BellatorMMA) November 13, 2021
Roman Faraldo def. Robert Turnquest via KO (1:17 into round one)
.@RomanFaraldo putting everyone on notice at #Bellator271 pic.twitter.com/z7nkjuQaC3
— Scott Coker (@ScottCoker) November 13, 2021
Cody Law def. Colton Hamm via KO (4:21 into round one)
@CodyLaw_160 moves to 5️⃣ & 0️⃣ as he lays down the law inside the #Bellator cage.
Catch the remaining #Bellator271 @MonsterEnergy Prelims, fueled by @ampm LIVE NOW on the Bellator YouTube channel.
— https://t.co/ogNX5QFa0q pic.twitter.com/tPLLtZDM61
— BellatorMMA (@BellatorMMA) November 13, 2021
Valerie Loureda def. Taylor Turner via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 30-27)
Here are the final moments between @ValerieLouredaa and Taylor Turner tonight at #Bellator271.
The @MonsterEnergy Prelims, fueled by @ampm are LIVE NOW on the #Bellator YouTube channel.
https://t.co/ogNX5QFa0q pic.twitter.com/0ZsjYovIAu
— BellatorMMA (@BellatorMMA) November 13, 2021
Waldo Cortes-Acosta def. Muhammed DeReese via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Ethan Hughes def. Mahmoud Sebie via TKO (4:05 into round three)
Someone’s 0️⃣ had to go and Ethan Hughes decided it wouldn’t be his tonight.
The @MonsterEnergy Prelims, fueled by @ampm are LIVE now on the #Bellator app.
— https://t.co/yleh37GN23#Bellator271 pic.twitter.com/y7OwIlPZp3— BellatorMMA (@BellatorMMA) November 13, 2021
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