Michael 'Venom' Page's final message to Douglas Lima: "Goodnight"

Hometown fighter Michael 'Venom' Page speaking to Jeanette Kwakye about avenging his 2019 defeat: "This has been a couple of years in the making and I have to show up. Every time I have fought in front of the UK crowd I have shown up.

"I got a little bit impatient in a moment and that moment made history. It is important for me to go out there and get the win.

"I have never really cared for the title, I just enjoy doing what I do. I have been chasing one guy and there is no way I am looking past it."

Bellator Middleweight champion Gegard Mousasi: "Douglas Lima is not a guy who pushes the pace, against MVP that is good because he always counters and when he counters that is when he knocks you out.

Image source, Bellator

One fight left then. It's the chance for revenge or a confirmation that the 2019 result was no one off. It's Michael Page versus Douglas Lima.

Watch it live on BBC iPlayer.

And Leah McCourt takes it by unanimous decision! Six straight wins for the Northern Irishwoman.

Borga tries to get in early but McCourt is moving well, controlling the distance and none of Borga efforts are landing.

McCourt is just happy to manage this round, not taking any risks. Borga attempts an aggressive finish but it doesn't look like it will be enough.

Borga is taken down early again in this round. McCourt is in control and Borga is looking tired.

Borga stays on the defensive but there's a really good rhythm to McCourt. She lands a couple of one twos before sweeping Borga to the ground again.

Excellent round for McCourt.

John McCarthy
Former MMA referee on BBC iPlayer

There was a whole lot of time where neither fighter was doing much because they were in a position where they had to defend and try to keep control.

Jessica Borga gets swept early by Leah McCourt and is on the ground. Borga struggles to get free but eventually manages to slip out and a defensive kick allows her to get back on her feet.

The tables are flipped just before the end of the round as Borga attempts a kimura on McCourt but the Belfast fighter is able to get out of it before the bell.

Josh Thomson
Former Bellator lightweight on BBC iPlayer

I think Leah McCourt has to get this fight to the ground and get on top. This fight will come down to who can implement their game plan the best.

Confident words and a confident walk to the cage as Jessica Borga strides out before bouncing around and waving to the crowd.

Leah McCourt then emerges to cheers from around Wembley Arena. Her walk to the cage is a little less energetic but a lot more focused.

Jessica Borga speaking to the BBC's Jeanette Kwakye: "The whole experience has been incredible. I am definitely going to make it worth it.

"I am going to win, I don't care how, I am just going to win."

Up next, Northern Ireland's Leah McCourt faces American Jessica Borga in tonight's co-main event.

McCourt had been a rising star for Bellator in the UK before the Covid-19 pandemic hit in 2020.

She fought once during the pandemic, submitting Janay Harding at Bellator 259 last May. At the top of that card was featherweight champion Cris Cyborg, and McCourt believes another win will keep her on track for a crack at the title.

McCourt says: "It is inevitable that I will get the title shot, so I am making sure I am the best I can possibly be when I get that opportunity. So, until then, I am focused on being the best me every time I fight.

"Jessica [Borga] is a tough opponent. She has a lot of excellent finishes and a very similar style to me. She is going to bring the best out of me. Even though it may be a tough fight, I know I will come out on top."

The result is declared a no contest with the eye poke deemed unintentional.

Boos ring out around Wembley Arena.

John McCarthy
Former MMA referee on BBC iPlayer

You have got to be honest, if you are Robert Whiteford you cannot see and it is not an even fight going forward.

The doctor is called midway through round two as Rob Whiteford is caught by an eye poke.

That's it, fight over. A disappointing end to what promised to be a good fight.