Bellator 251 post-event facts: Tyrell Fortune closes in on heavyweight wins record

MMA News

Bellator 251 post-event facts: Tyrell Fortune closes in on heavyweight wins record

Bellator’s busy November kicked off on Thursday with Bellator 251, which went down at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn., with a main card that aired on CBS Sports Network following prelims on MMA Junkie.

The main event saw Corey Anderson (14-4 MMA, 1-0 BMMA) make a successful debut with the promotion after a 14-fight UFC stint. He dominated Melvin Manhoef (32-15-1 MMA, 4-4 BMMA) for a second-round TKO, joining the title picture in the light heavyweight division.

For more on the numbers behind the main event, as well as the rest of the card, check below for 20 post-event facts to come out of Bellator 251.

Bellator 251 post-event facts: Tyrell Fortune closes in on heavyweight wins record