Bellator 270 results, highlights: Patricky Pitbull stops Peter Queally to earn lightweight title

Pitbull joins his brother in the Bellator MMA history books by snatching the vacant 155-pound title

The Dublin crowd was fired up throughout the Bellator 270 card on Friday evening, chanting and singing along with the action. Unfortunately for the Irish faithful, their hometown fighter couldn't pull off the win in the main event as Peter Queally fell to Patricky Pitbull by TKO in the second round, sending Pitbull home with the lightweight championship.

The crowd was so enthusiastic ahead of the main event that their singing along to Queally's entrance music of "Zombie" by The Cranberries carried on after the song had stopped, drowning out ring announcer Michael C. Williams during pre-fight introductions.

The bout was a rematch of May clash that Queally won by TKO after Pitbull suffered a cut on his scalp. The information gathered in that fight was on display early, with Queally looking to check the leg kicks that had served Pitbull so well in the first fight. Pitbull responded by dropping heavy body punches to set up punches to the head.

Queally became the leg kicker in the fight, driving heavy kicks to the lead leg of Pitbull and causing visible bruising and swelling as the Irish crowd continued to sing through the entirety of the first round.

The second round opened with an accidental eye poke by Queally, leading to a lengthy break to allow Pitbull to recover. Pitbull not only recovered but came out of the break with explosive striking. As Queally stepped in, Pitbull unloaded with a heavy overhand right that dropped Queally.

Pitbull continued to pour on the attack as Queally tumbled around the cage, trying to regain his legs. Unfortunately for Queally and the hometown crowd, Pitbull did not take his foot off the gas, landing right hand after right hand as Queally covered up against the cage. The referee was forced to step in and stop the fight at the 1:05 mark of Round 2.

The lightweight championship was available to be won thanks to Pitbull's younger brother, Patricio, who had vacated the title to give Patricky the chance to become Bellator champion after a lengthy career in the promotion.

Pitbull made the most of the opportunity and kept the belt in the family.

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Bellator 270 fight card, results

• Patricky Pitbull def. Peter Queally via second-round TKO (punches)
• Patchy Mix def. James Gallagher via third-round submission (guillotine choke)
• Pedro Carvalho def. Daniel Weichel via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
• Ilias Bulaid def. Georges Sasu via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 30-27)
  

[Nov 5, 2021 at 7:10 pm ET · Brent Brookhouse]

Patricky Pitbull vs. Peter Queally -- Round 2: Queally came out with the leg kicks again before trying to pick up the pace with some jabs before landing an accidental eye poke. After a lengthy break, action resumed and Pitbull went back to firing big shots before dropping Queally. Pitbull continued to fire away as Queally tumbled around the cage. With Queally doing nothing but covering up, the referee was forced to jump in and stop the fight. A clean overhand right was what set up the finish. Official result: Patricky Pitbull def. Peter Queally via TKO, Round 2 to win the Bellator lightweight championship

[Nov 5, 2021 at 7:04 pm ET · Brent Brookhouse]

Patricky Pitbull vs. Peter Queally -- Round 1: Pitbull threw a right hand and a jab before digging with a hook to the body. Queally responded with a leg kick. Queally went back to leg kicks but Pitbull continued to work heavy body punches. Pitbull was able to unload with a series of hooks and a knee up the middle but Queally kept a high guard and remained patiently looking for leg kicks, which had already marked up Pitbull's legs. Pitbull again threw a flurry of hooks before landing a hard body punch late in the round. Unofficial scorecard: 10-9 Pitbull

[Nov 5, 2021 at 6:54 pm ET · Brent Brookhouse]

It's main event time! Patricky Pitbull vs. Peter Queally for the vacant lightweight championship.

[Nov 5, 2021 at 6:38 pm ET · Brent Brookhouse]

James Gallagher vs. Patchy Mix -- Round 3: Mix threw some early knees as Gallagher tried to unload before dipping for a takedown and Mix locked up a guillotine choke and forced the tap. Official result: Patchy Mix def. James Gallagher via submission (guillotine choke), Round 3.

[Nov 5, 2021 at 6:34 pm ET · Brent Brookhouse]

James Gallagher vs. Patchy Mix -- Round 2: A Gallagher kick landed low, leading to a break for Mix to recover. After the break, both men began throwing wildly, both landing some good shots. Mix shot for a takedown and Gallagher locked in a guillotine choke but Mix managed to shake his way out to end up on top. Mix continued holding top position and throwing short shots. Mix passed the guard and locked up a crucifix before the end of the round.

[Nov 5, 2021 at 6:27 pm ET · Brent Brookhouse]

James Gallagher vs. Patchy Mix -- Round 1: Gallagher threw a head kick that was blocked before throwing to the legs. Mix threw a leg kick and Gallagher scooped for a takedown only to find himself caught in a guillotine. Gallagher broke Mix's grip and finished the takedown. The same situation played out in reverse moments later with Mix almost getting caught in a guillotine on his own takedown attempt before ending up on top. Mix continued to pressure Gallagher even as Gallagher scooted to the cage to try and get to his feet. Gallagher did manage to get back to standing before getting separation and landing a big right hand. Gallagher scored with another takedown and Mix again countered with a guillotine attempt before the round came to a close.

[Nov 5, 2021 at 6:11 pm ET · Brent Brookhouse]

It's co-main event time with Patchy Mix taking on James Gallagher in a bantamweight clash.

[Nov 5, 2021 at 6:05 pm ET · Brent Brookhouse]

Official scorecards: Pedro Carvalho def. Daniel Weichel via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

[Nov 5, 2021 at 6:03 pm ET · Brent Brookhouse]

Daniel Weichel vs. Pedro Carvalho -- Round 3: Weichel looked gassed again coming out and it allowed Carvalho to land clean shots over and over until Weichel scored a takedown in the center of the cage. Weichel worked to advance position only for Carvalho again to survive and spin into top position. Weichel hit a sweep to reverse position and get back on top before landing a hard left hand. They spent much of the final minute grappling against the cage before exchanging wild strikes to end the fight and the round.