Summary

  • Gegard Mousasi stops Austin Vanderford in one

  • Hammer fists gives Mousasi impressive win

  • Sinead Kavanagh digs deep to beat Leah McCourt in epic contest

  • Kavanagh now in line for second title crack at Cris Cyborg

  • Irish fighter Brian Moore loses to Jornel Lugo in close contest

  • Get involved: #bbcmma

Live Reporting

Paul Battison

  1. Winner: Sinead Kavanagh on points

    Sinead Kavanagh v Leah McCourt

    Kavanagh wins! A unanimous decision on the scorecards - 29-28, 29-28, 30-27.

    She becomes the first to beat McCourt in Bellator and ends her six fight winning streak.

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  2. Sinead Kavanagh v Leah McCourt

    Round 3

    McCourt just attempted an ankle pick but a big punch from Kavanagh to the face of McCourt prompted her to let go.

    Kavanagh finishes the fight on top and firing off shots. The crowd goes wild but the bell arrives to save McCourt.

    What a fight! The people's event lived up to its billing.

  3. Sinead Kavanagh v Leah McCourt

    Round 3

    McCourt has managed to get top position and tries some ground and pound.

    Kavanagh wraps her up, but Kavanagh looks exhausted now trapped underneath Kavanagh.

  4. McCourt needs a finish

    John McCarthy
    Former MMA referee on BBC iPlayer

    I think Sinead Kavanagh has won both rounds.

  5. Sinead Kavanagh v Leah McCourt

    Round 3

    Kavanagh limped back to her corner and is not putting weight on it early on in the third round.

    McCourt moves in to grapple against the cage again.

  6. Sinead Kavanagh v Leah McCourt

    Round 2

    Another cracking round comes to an end. We're so finely poised here going into the last round.

    Kavanagh perhaps ahead on the scorecards but McCourt isn't out of this yet.

  7. Sinead Kavanagh v Leah McCourt

    Round 2

    McCourt gets her down! It took a huge amount of work but she finally did it.

    Immediately however Kavanagh is able to get back to her feet. We're back down to the mat though as Kavanagh perhaps feels McCourt's strength is waning.

    She rains down elbows but a defensive upkick from McCourt sends her flying backwards. This is non-stop!

  8. Great round by both ladies.

    Sinead Kavanagh v Leah McCourt

    John McCarthy
    Former MMA referee on BBC iPlayer

    The kimura was very close and McCourt put up with a lot of pressure and pain. Great round by both ladies.

  9. Sinead Kavanagh v Leah McCourt

    Round 2

    We're up against the cage now and McCourt has tried to trip Kavanagh a few times.

    Not come off yet and Kavanagh is responding with close-range punches when she can.

  10. Sinead Kavanagh v Leah McCourt

    Round 1

    It doesn't stick, but Kavanagh is back on her feet and immediately stuns McCourt.

    What an opening round! Action every second! McCourt is leaning on her ground game but Kavanagh proves she has a nasty kimura in her locker.

  11. Sinead Kavanagh v Leah McCourt

    Round 1

    Some good punches from McCourt in top position. Kavanagh tries to wriggle free while McCourt delivers some nasty hammer fists to her ribs.

    McCourt goes for a submission attempt but it backfires! Kavanagh goes for a kimura!

  12. Sinead Kavanagh v Leah McCourt

    Round 1

    Kavanagh lands early! A right hand on the chin and then McCourt shoots for the takedown.

    Conor McGregor is screaming instructions at cage-side. He's team Kavanagh.

  13. Sinead Kavanagh v Leah McCourt

    Here come the ladies! Leah McCourt is out first - it's not the reception she's used to. Slightly subdued.

    But here comes Sinead Kavanagh. She's definitely the crowd favourite.

  14. 'Power in both hands'

    Sinead Kavanagh v Leah McCourt

    Josh Thomson
    Former Bellator lightweight on BBC Three

    All she’s got to do is touch Leah. She possesses powers in both hands but she’s got to be patient and if she is, I think she will get her out of there.

  15. Sinead Kavanagh v Leah McCourt

    Will Leah McCourt's grit be enough to see her get past Sinead Kavanagh?

    It's a thrilling fight for Irish fans, but also a difficult one to call.

    Who are you backing? Get involved #bbcmma

    Leah McCourtBellator MMA

  16. Sinead Kavanagh v Leah McCourt

    The all-Irish showdown is almost upon us! Here is how the fighters match up.

    Bellator MMABellator MMA

  17. 'A dream come true'

    Ciaran Clarke v Abou Tounkara

    Ciaran Clarke speaking to BBC Sport: "I’m delighted but it’s a bitter-sweet moment with the injury but I could feel the pressure getting to him.

    "It’s unbelievable [fighting in front of home fans]. It’s literally a dream come true."

  18. Shoulder injury stops fight

    Ciaran Clarke v Abou Tounkara

    John McCarthy
    Former MMA referee on BBC iPlayer

    It looks like a possible dislocation.

  19. Ciaran Clarke v Abou Tounkara

    That victory extends 26-year-old Ciaran Clarke's professional MMA record to 5-0.

    A rising star indeed.

  20. Ciaran Clarke wins by stoppage

    Round 2

    The second round never gets under way as the ref waves his arms to call the fight off - Clarke has won!

    It looks like Abou Tounkara failed to get off his stool.

    We're hearing his shoulder has dislocated and the Frenchman grasping his left shoulder as Clarke is announced as the winner appears to confirm that.

    Bellator Dublin: Ciaran Clarke wins as Abou Tounkara injures shoulder