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05 Sept 2025

Darragh Kelly set for February cage return

Bellator are back in Dublin in February - and Moville's Darragh Kelly will be in on the act

Dominant Darragh Kelly defeats Kye Stevens at Bellator 285

Darragh Kelly, top, in action against Kye Stevens during their lightweight bout. Photo: Sam Barnes/Sportsfile

Darragh Kelly is poised for a February return to the cage as Bellator gets set for another Dublin show.

The Moville man will line up for the third time as a pro at Bellator 291 at the 3Arena on February 25.

Kelly, who is 2-0 in the pro ranks, will meet Frenchman Dorval Jordan (2-2) in a featherweight showdown.

In September, Kelly defeated Kye Stevens and vowed immediately afterwards: “I’ll be back better than ever.

I’ll be here to put on a show.
“When things get tough, I will bite down and come back.”

After three rounds, Kelly – who carries a huge support - won on cards of 30-27, 30-26, 30-26.

Kelly is trained by John Kavanagh, who coaches UFC superstar Conor McGregor.

Jordan defeated Kostas Bozidis in June following a March defeat by Parwaiz Arabzai.




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