Bellator 285 Results: Henderson vs. Queally

Bellator 285 took place on September 23, 2022, at the 3Arena in Dublin, Ireland. Benson Henderson defeated Peter Queally in the lightweight main event, while Yoel Romero knocked out Melvin Manhoef in the light heavyweight co-main event. Leah McCourt, Pedro Carvalho and Ciaran Clarke also earned victories.

Main Event: Henderson vs. Queally

Henderson won a five-round unanimous decision, with all three judges scoring it 49–45. He received a one-point deduction for a low blow in round two, which explains why his winning score was below a conventional 50-point sweep.

The former UFC and WEC champion used clinch work, takedowns and effective offense to keep Queally from building momentum. Winning over five rounds against a hometown opponent gave Henderson a meaningful result in Bellator’s lightweight division.

Co-Main Event: Romero vs. Manhoef

Romero knocked out Manhoef with elbows at 3:34 of round three. The finish came from top position after Romero brought the light heavyweight contest to the ground.

Manhoef announced his retirement afterward and left his gloves in the cage. That farewell gave the co-main event an emotional significance beyond its official result, closing the night for a veteran known for his striking career.

Other Main-Card Results

McCourt defeated Dayana Silva by unanimous decision, with scores of 29–28, 30–27 and 30–27. Carvalho also won a unanimous decision against Mads Burnell.

Clarke submitted Rafael Hudson with a rear-naked choke at 2:50 of round three. His win provided a finish for the Irish contingent alongside the supporting decisions.

Event Perspective

Dublin’s main card offered contrasting outcomes for familiar names: Henderson won through sustained control, Romero delivered a knockout, and Manhoef marked his farewell. The supporting fights added wins for local and European competitors, giving the event several stories beyond the headliner.

The low-blow deduction is part of why Henderson’s scorecards show 49–45 rather than a typical 50-point total. Romero’s finish then provided a sharp contrast to the five-round main event, and Manhoef’s retirement announcement gave it added weight. The Irish audience also saw several local fighters secure wins on the main card.

Sources

Sherdog: Bellator 285 recap and results; Event results record.

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