Bellator 240 Results: McCourt vs. Ruis

Bellator 240 took place on February 22, 2020, at the 3Arena in Dublin, Ireland. Brent Primus submitted Chris Bungard in the first round of the headline bout. Kiefer Crosbie won a split decision, Bec Rawlings earned a unanimous decision, and Ricky Bandejas knocked out Frans Mlambo on the same presentation.

Primus defeated Bungard with a neck crank at 1:55 of round one. The former lightweight champion secured a quick submission in a non-title contest. The result added a successful performance to his record without awarding a championship or guaranteeing a particular next opponent.

The co-main event featured Kiefer Crosbie, who celebrated the birth of his son just days before the event, against Iamik Furtado. Crosbie managed to secure a split decision victory over Furtado, adding another win to his record and making the night even more memorable for him.

Another notable fight was between Bec Rawlings and Elina Kallionidou. Rawlings, a former Invicta FC title challenger and UFC veteran, won the fight by unanimous decision, demonstrating her skill and experience in the ring.

Bandejas knocked out Mlambo in round two of their bantamweight bout. The contest was at 135 pounds, rather than featherweight. His striking finish provided another early ending beneath Primus’s submission and the two decision wins.

Crosbie defeated Iamik Furtado by split decision, with two 29–28 cards in his favor and one for Furtado. Rawlings outpointed Elina Kallionidou unanimously. The Dublin evening also featured a separate European-series presentation, so its results should be distinguished from the bouts billed as Bellator 240.

Why the Event Mattered

The main card contrasted a fast grappling finish with a knockout and two judges’ decisions. Primus’s former championship status gave the headline bout context, while Bandejas competed in a separate weight class. Accurate division labels and event presentation boundaries are as important as naming the winners.

Sources

MMA Fighting; MMA Fighting: main-card recap; Event results record.

Article Tags

Bellator, Bellator 240, Mixed Martial Arts