Bellator 267 Results: Lima vs. MVP 2
Bellator 267 took place on October 1, 2021, at Wembley Arena in London, England. Michael Page defeated Douglas Lima by split decision in their welterweight rematch. Leah McCourt won the featherweight co-main event, while Luke Trainer supplied a second-round stoppage on the main card.
Lima vs. MVP 2: A Rematch for the Ages
The main event was a rematch between Lima and Page, a fight that had been eagerly anticipated since their first encounter in 2019. In their initial bout, Lima had handed Page his first professional defeat with a knockout. This time around, Page was looking to avenge his loss, while Lima was aiming to bounce back from two consecutive defeats.
Page won a split decision, with two judges scoring the fight 29–28 for him and the third awarding Lima the same score. Page’s movement and feints complicated the striking exchanges, while Lima secured important takedowns. The divided scorecards reflected a competitive fight and explain why the decision prompted debate.
Co-Main Event: Leah McCourt vs. Jessica Borga
The co-main event featured a featherweight bout between Leah McCourt and Jessica Borga. McCourt, who was the biggest favorite on the entire card, lived up to expectations by defeating Borga via unanimous decision. This win advanced McCourt’s Bellator record to 5-0.
Other Key Matchups and Results
The event also featured a featherweight bout between Robert Whiteford and Andrew Fisher, which was ruled a no contest due to unintentional eye pokes. In the light heavyweight division, Luke Trainer defeated Yannick Bahati via TKO in the second round.
In the preliminary card, Lewis Long defeated Michael Dubois via technical submission, while Davy Gallon won against Kane Mousah via unanimous decision. Other notable victories included Elina Kallionidou’s submission win over Petra Castkova and Jack Grant’s TKO victory against Nathan Jones.
Event Highlights
Page’s victory reversed the outcome of the pair’s 2019 meeting, when Lima had knocked him out. It was a non-title rematch rather than a championship contest. McCourt’s unanimous decision over Jessica Borga added another successful three-round performance, while Trainer’s finish of Yannick Bahati gave the main card a stoppage.
The event combined close decisions with bouts ended by strikes, submissions and an accidental foul. Robert Whiteford’s fight with Andrew Fisher was a no contest following unintentional eye pokes; neither fighter was awarded a win. Keeping that distinction separate from the completed results gives an accurate account of the card.
Why the Event Mattered
A rematch victory does not require a repeat of the first fight’s finishing method. Page won through the judges after losing the original encounter by knockout. The contrasting outcomes made their rivalry more competitive, with the London result settling that evening’s contest while leaving room for disagreement about individual rounds.
Sources
MMA Fighting: Page–Lima rematch recap; Sherdog: Bellator 267 results.
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