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BURNETT: I WANT TO EMULATE FRAMPTON IN BELFAST

Unbeaten talent can become Northern Ireland’s latest World champion Sabate

SAN DIEGO (JUNIO 8, 2017) – Ryan Burnett says he can follow in Carl Frampton’s footsteps and become a huge star in Belfast as he challenges Lee Haskins for the IBF World Bantamweight title at the SSE Arena Belfast on Sabato, LIVE on AWE- A Wealth de Entertainment #?E 3 PMa ET / 12 PM Tagmeza PT.

Burnett tackles his first World title fights in his first fight on home-turf in nearly three years, while the Bristolian puts his crown on the line for the third time.
If Burnett can rip the IBF crown from Haskins, he’ll become the latest World champion from Belfast, following in the footsteps of Carl Frampton. ‘The Jackalalso made the red belt his first World title in the Titanic Quarter back in September 2014, and Burnett hopes that Sabato is the first step on emulating the former two-weight World champion.
People keep saying that I am the second coming of Carl Framptonthat’s a big statement,” said Burnett. “I do believe that I can emulate his success and be a big hit in Belfast. I’ve drawn a lot of inspiration from Carl and seeing a Belfast lad become a World champion.
He’s taken the steps that I am taking now and seeing the level that he’s got to and what he’s achievedand what he can still achieveis massive. He’s done so much for boxing in Belfast, and I want to have the same impact.
Burnett’s clash with Haskins is part of a huge night of action in Belfast where Paul Hyland Jr faces Adam Dingsdale for his first pro title with the IBF European Lightweight strap on the line.
James Tennyson tackles Ryan Doyle for the WBA International Super-Featherweight belt, Ian Tims and Luke Watkins meet for the Irish Cruiserweight title, there’s the Cruiserweight debut of Mike Perez, and local favorites Paddy Gallagher, Matthew Wilton, Feargal McCrory and Tyrone McCullagh.
Photos By : Laŭrenco Lustig
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HASKINS SAILING INTO STORMY WATERS IN BELFAST

IBF champ heading to Belfast on the ferry today

SAN DIEGO (JUNIO 7, 2017) –Lee Haskins gets over his first major hurdle in defending his IBF Bantamweight title against Ryan Burnett in Belfast on Sabatoby taking the ferry today due to his fear of flying.
Haskins puts his crown on the line for the third time at the SSE Arena Belfast, Vivi sur AWEA A Wealth of Entertainment #?E 3 PMa ET / 12 PM Tagmeza PT and the Bristolian knows he’s in for a hostile reception as he tries to hand Burnett his first pro defeat in front of the passionate Belfast fans.
‘Playboysays that the hometown support won’t be a problem as it’s nothing he hasn’t experienced beforebut knows the fight will be far from plain sailing against the unbeaten hometown star.
I’m not the greatest on planes so we chose to get the ferry over,” said Haskins. “My family and I decided to go a bit earlier and make more of a trip about it.
It’s not too far so it gives me and the kids a bit of time to catch-up and it’s something different, rather than just jumping off a plane straight into the hotel. Now we get to have a little detour and have a little adventure.
It’s going to be a hostile crowd but truthfully it doesn’t bother me. I’ve boxed away time and time again so I know what’s coming. I’ve boxed in Monaco, Belgium and Morocco and in plenty of backyards in the UK. It doesn’t bother me, a ring is a ring.
I hope the Belfast fans don’t give me too much of a hard time! I’m really looking forward to fighting in front of such a knowledgeable crowd and of course to my own fans, I’m always grateful for your continued backing.
I am very excitedI’m more excited for this one than I have been for a long, long time. I’m happy and content going into this fight and I’m looking forward to visiting Belfast.
Haskinsclash with Burnett is part of a huge day of action in Belfast where Paul Hyland Jr faces Adam Dingsdale for his first pro title with the IBF European Lightweight strap on the line.
James Tennyson tackles Ryan Doyle for the WBA International Super-Featherweight belt, Ian Tims and Luke Watkins meet for the Irish Cruiserweight title, there’s the Cruiserweight debut of Mike Perez, and local favorites Paddy Gallagher, Matthew Wilton, Feargal McCrory and Tyrone McCullagh.
Photos By : Jamie McPhilimey

TENNYSON FACES DOYLE FOR WBA INTERNATIONAL STRAP

Belfast ace welcomes Manchester man Sabate Nokto

SAN DIEGO (JUNIO 6, 2017) James Tennyson feels he’s above domestic leveland says he’ll prove that on Saturday kiam li alfrontas Ryan Doyle for the WBA International Super-Featherweight title at the SSE Arena Belfast, Vivi sur AWE- A Wealth de Entertainment #?E 3 PMa ET / 12 PMa PT.
Tennyson’s clash with Doyle is part of a huge night of action in Belfast as Ryan Burnett challenges Lee Haskins for the IBF World Bantamweight title.
Tennyson has won Celtic Featherweight and Irish Super-Featherweight titles but fell short when he met Ryan Walsh for the British Featherweight crown last April.
La 23 year old believes he’s better prepared for more title assaults now, and wants to show that in what he believes will be a cracking fight against the English Featherweight champion from Manchester.
“Mi estas tre malkvieta, said Tennyson. “I’m pleased to be a part of the show and hopefully Ryan Burnett becomes Ireland’s next World Champion and these big nights can continue to come back to Belfast.
I believe I’m beyond Irish title level. I’m not going to gain or learn much more at that level or by boxing journeyman. I’ve gone through that now. This is a fight that I needed and help bring my career to the next level.
I’ve watched Ryan and this is going to be a really entertaining match up. With the WBA International title on the line, it gives it a little more spice.
Usually I don’t look too much into my opponents, I get in there and take it as it comes. I’m confident in my own ability to get the job done. My team already know a bit about the boy so they are telling me the plans which we’ll adopt on the night.
I’ve prepared for a tough fight no matter what so the late change of opponent doesn’t really change all that much for my planning.
It’s all work in progress. I want to get to World level. This is a great stepping stone to help get where I want to be.
I don’t really go in thinking ‘I’m going to knock this guy out’, I like to box. It’s going to be a good fight for the fans to watch. I’m an aggressive, come forward fighter.
Camp has gone well. I’m pretty happy going into the last few days. Now it’s all about getting the weight right, all the hard work has been done now. I’m just looking to get this show on the road now.
Paul Hyland Jr faces Adam Dingsdale for his first pro title with the IBF European Lightweight strap on the line, Ian Tims and Luke Watkins meet for the Irish Cruiserweight title, there’s the Cruiserweight debut of Mike Perez, and local favourites Paddy Gallagher, Matthew Wilton, Feargal McCrory and Tyrone McCullagh.
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BURNETT: ADAM BOOTH HAS THE PLAN TO BEAT HASKINS

Belfast talent putting faith in trainer to take IBF World title

SAN DIEGO- (Junio 5, 2017)-Ryan Burnett believes he has the perfect man in his corner in Adam Booth to get the gameplan right to take the IBF World Bantamweight title from Lee Haskins when they clash at the SSE Arena Belfast on Saturday June 10, live on AWEA Wealth of Entertainment at 3 PMa ET / 12 PMa ET

Burnett faces the Bristol ace in his first World title shot and it’s a welcome return to his hometown after over three and a half years on the road.

Burnett’s last outing in Belfast in November 2014 was his first fight with Booth and the pair have moved seamlessly to 16-0 and on the brink of World glory as their partnership has blossomed in Booth’s Surrey gym.

Booth has been in the corner for many World title fights with David Haye and Burnett feels that having those expertise behind him can be the difference.

Adam believes I am ready for it and he’s a man who has been there and done it,” said Burnett. “Adam knows how to put a game plan together to beat a southpaw, and I have every faith in Adam. If I am calm, relaxed and I deliver what Adam tells me to do on the night, I’ll win that belt.

I’m always learning with every fight and every day in the gym with Adam. People were saying a year ago that I was ready for a World title shot so that must mean I am even better placed for it now. Adam makes the decisions of what the right move is for me.

Adam has given me intelligence on what I actually have to do. All the skills are there, but he’s teaching me how to control it. That’s what we work on every dayunderstanding what you have to do and how you have to do it.

I needed to sit back, peel away the layers and understand what I am doing. Adam’s work speaks for itself. He’s been in the sport for a long time and he’s a well-respected coach. I’ve come to the gym willing to listen and learn because I know that Adam has so much knowledge to give, so if Adam says jump, I say how high.

Burnett challenges Haskins on a huge night of action in Belfast where Paul Hyland Jr faces Adam Dingsdale for his first pro title, with the IBF European Lightweight strap on the line.

An exciting undercard features a the Cruiserweight debut of Mike Perez, Ian Tims and Luke Watkins meeting for the Irish Cruiserweight title and local favourites James Tennyson, Paddy Gallagher, Matthew Wilton, Feargal McCrory and Tyrone McCullagh.

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Up Close and Personal With Liverpool’s Rising Prospect Dayle Gallagher

 

Interview by Gianluca Di Caro.

Photo: Team Gallagher

 

 

The subject of this interview is Dayle Gallagher, who is proving to be one of the most exciting young prospects to emerge on the Merseyside boxing scene over the past few years.

 

On Friday March 3Rd Dayle is set to compete in his toughest fight to date, a six rounder at the Hanger 34 Club in Liverpool, against Belfast’s Michael Kelly, a proven Championship campaigner, who in the past year or so has fought France’s Mohamed Larabi for the WBF International title and more recently Scotland’s Lee McAllister for the WBF Inter-Continental belt, as well as competed on huge televised events in Russia and Sweden.

 

Unbeaten in four outings to date, two by early stoppages, against Alekseis Nikitenko, in May 2015 and Jak Johnson in December 2016, and two by solid points decision, Marty Kayes in April 2016 and Phil Townley in June the same year, Dayle has already caught the eye of some of the biggest names in the sport, including two time World Champion Amir Khan.

 

In fact courtesy of Mr Khan and his team, Dayle firmly earned his place in the History books of the sport, as the very first winner of a Professional Boxing contest in Pakistan, following his excellent win over Belfast’s Phil Townley back in June last year.

 

More on that later, as right now I think its time to get on with the interview.

 

Gianluca

Thank you for talking with me today Dayle, whilst obviously this interview is regarding your professional career, especially the upcoming fight against Michael Kelly on March 3rd, I would like to start the interview off with you telling the readers a little about your non-professional boxing, especially your amateur career, which I have understand started out with a victory over one of the top guys in the division at that time.

 

Dayle

I started boxing at the age of 14, after training for over a year I had a few inter-club events before having my first amateur bout which was on short notice to represent Liverpool my home city, which was against the Welsh number one at the time in his home city Wrexham.

 

I always remember my coach saying no one wants to fight this lad so go knock him out, and in the second round after putting him down twice already the referee had no choice to stop it.

 

I was told by numerous of people I had a bright future in the sport but my focus at the time was to become a professional football player which ended in a real bad injury and after 18 months of physio and rehabilitation on my injury.

 

I finally got back into boxing for fitness and immediately fell back in love with the sport, after just a few months of training I took a white-collar fight in Newcastle.

 

After winning that I got loads of good feedback and realised I need to start taking this serious and see how far I can go in the sport, I won Northern area, British and European titles on the unlicensed scene then realised I need to turn to the professional side of the game.

 

 

Gianluca

Your pro career got off to a flying start, with a stoppage victory over Latvian Aleksejs Nikitenko, firstly how did it feel boxing in the professional ranks for the first time and secondly can you give your view of the fight please?

 

Dayle

Even though I had been in the ring plenty of times before, my professional debut had me more nervous then any other fight, but the feeling couldn’t of been better.

 

The fight didn’t last long about 1 minute I think before the referee had to interfere and call a halt to the fight which led to my first win in the professional ranks and is a day I will never forget.

 

 

Gianluca

It was almost a year before you were back in the ring, against Marty Kayes back in April last year, but even with such a long time between fights you were in top form, beating Marty on points. How did you manage to keep motivated during this time and again please give the readers your view of the fight?

 

Dayle

It was very hard because I was going through a lot of complications with my promoter at the time and couldn’t fight and I thought I might never fight again, but after a long period out, my brother helped me and got me a fight.

 

I knew a lot about Marty and knew it wouldn’t be easy knowing how experienced he was, but I wanted to show everyone that even with all this time out how good I can be and got the win and felt like I’d never had time out of the ring.

 

 

Gianluca

Your next fight, against Phil Townley, came just a few months later and what’s more was overseas on an historic event, the first Pro Boxing event ever to take place in Pakistan. Can you please tell the readers firstly how this came about and also tell the readers not just about the fight but also the whole experience?

 

Dayle

I didn’t really believe it was true when I first found out about Pakistan. I had just come back from my holiday and next minute am on the phone to Amir Khan’s uncle about a possible fight in Pakistan.

 

Even though I knew I wasn’t at my fittest or at my preferred weight I couldn’t miss out on the opportunity so I stepped up two weight classes just for the opportunity.

 

Within a couple of hours of the fight getting offered to me I was in Bolton at the Amir Khan Academy filling out all my paper work and my visa and literally three days later was on a plane going to fight in Pakistan.

 

On arriving in Pakistan I was treated like royalty, my bags where collected and carried for me. I was greeted by the Pakistan Army and Police and escorted to my hotel.

 

I could never thank the people enough from Pakistan on how they made my time there so welcome, it’s a great country with great people even when I fought they where screaming my name, so much so that I thought I was back in Liverpool with a home crowd.

 

It was one of my most amazing experiences of my life and one that I will have for the rest of my life as I made history as the very first professional boxer to fight and win on Pakistan soil.

 

 

Gianluca

Your fourth fight, against Jak Johnson back in December and on home turf once more, was both dramatic and I would expect anti-climatic for you. I was there so know all that occurred but could you enlighten the readers about the dramas that unfolded that night from your view please?

 

Dayle

If you’ve seen the whole fight it looks like I wasn’t too happy at the end but that’s because am a fighter and all I want to do is fight.

 

I trained so hard and felt in the best shape of my life so when the fight was over In 30 seconds it annoyed me but that’s just something I have to deal with its boxing and fights can be over with one shot.

 

After watching it back I was happy with my performance and I’m blessed with punching power that can pop someone’s shoulder out of its socket with one shot.

 

 

Gianluca

Sur la 3rd March you’ll be in action once more at the Hanger 34 En Liverpool, where you are due to face Ireland’s Michael Kelly. Do you know much about Michael and his fighting style and also how do you see this fight panning out?

 

Dayle

I know about the people he’s fought and what he’s achieved I know it will be a tough fight but that’s why my team and me asked for the fight.

 

I don’t watch my opponents on old fights because they could turn up an box a completely different fight so I like to figure them out when am in there.

 

I think it will be an entertaining fight for people to watch, but I see it ending with a knockout, if I hit anybody at welterweight with one of my power shots in eight-ounce gloves I will be shocked to see anybody still standing there in front of me.

 

 

Gianluca

So out of the fights you’ve had to date, whether pro or not, which has been your favourite and why?

 

Dayle

My favourite has to be Pakistan making history and challenging myself, it was a big risk stepping up two weight divisions but I like a challenge and this is why I’m in this fight game, and also boxing in front of two time World Champion Amir Khan and getting great feedback from him, you can’t ask for anything better than that.

 

 

Gianluca

How would you describe your fighting style?

 

Dayle

My fighting style I believe is different to the average British style boxer which I think makes me stand out more, I’m a counter fighter with power, I’m a southpaw and I know I can be a nightmare for any boxer out there on the boxing circuit.

 

 

Gianluca

Should you be successful on the 3rd March, you will be unbeaten in five, whilst perhaps it’s still a bit early to be thinking of Championship accolades, I’m sure that you must have been thinking about opportunities like that already, as such could you please outline your future plans for the readers.

 

Dayle

I’m in the sport to win titles, it’s a dream of mine that I know I can achieve and when the opportunity comes I will take it.

 

I will keep climbing the ladder winning fights and when my team think the time is right, I will get my title shot and I will become Champion.

 

 

 

Gianluca

I’m sure you must have been an avid watcher of pro boxing even as a youngster, as such my next question is which fighters, past or present, have had the most influence on you and your career?

 

Dayle

Growing up from a young age I used to watch videos of Roy Jones Jr, I love his cockiness and confidence.

 

I always wanted to be an entertainer and give people the feeling I had when watching him.

 

My favourite fighters that I like to watch a lot of now is Floyd Mayweather, Adrian Broner, Chris Eubank Jr and Errol Spence Jr, these are the type of fighters I like to take a lot from and try to make into my own style.

 

 

Gianluca

Moving away from the fights etc., who are the main people that make up Team Gallagher?

 

Dayle

Even though I’m the one who gets in there to fight I couldn’t do it without my team, from my brother Kyle who prepares me for every fight, to all my teammates at engine room.

 

It’s not just my team though; my sponsors also help me to get ready for fight night, Goodness Grill, who prepares my food, which help me with my diets. Spartan Dynamic who train me for my strength and conditioning and get me in great shape and make me feel stronger than ever.

 

James Harris who helps me with everything behind the scenes like interviews.

 

My friends my family and my girlfriend these all help me behind the scenes when I’m moody from weight cutting and preparing for fight night.

But the most important people on my team are the people who believe in my dream and buy tickets off me for my fights, because what a lot of people don’t realise without ticket sales fights can’t happen and I will always be thankful to every last person who buys a ticket from me!

 

 

Gianluca

Where do you train and what is your training schedule?

 

Dayle

I train in Engine Room Boxing Club, Sports Direct Fitness and Spartan Dynamic, my normal routine for fight night is 6Estas I wake up have a banana then straight to Sports Direct Fitness for my running.

 

I like to get between 4-6 miles in every morning then I will do a bit of bag work and get a sauna, then I will go home and rest then at 10:30Estas depending on which day Lundo, Merkredo, Vendredo I will be at Engine Room until at least Midday working on my boxing.

 

Mardo Kaj #?A?do I will be at Spartan Dynamic until Midday working on my strength and conditioning, then I will go and pick up freshly prepared meals from Goodness Grill and then have work from 2:30pm until 9:30Pm.

 

It’s a hard routine to maintain but for my dream it’s all worth it.

 

 

Gianluca

What would you say your favourite part of training is?

 

Dayle

I don’t really have a favourite part of training; my favourite part is probably getting told I’m finished because it’s really hard work.

 

It’s an addiction training that I couldn’t go without, but if I had to choose one thing it would probably be sparring. It’s the closest thing to fighting and there’s nothing better than landing devastating punches on opponents.

 

 

Gianluca

Outside boxing, what is your favourite sport?

 

Dayle

Outside of boxing my favourite sport is football, I love to watch my team Everton but any game in general I will just watch for entertainment

 

 

Gianluca

Besides sport how else do you relax outside boxing?

 

Dayle

Boxing is constantly on my brain when I have spare time I watch boxing videos or talk about it to people who don’t really care but it’s in my blood and I just can’t help it

 

 

Gianluca

These days Social Media is very much an important tool for professional sports people; do you utilize Social Media to engage with your fans?

 

Dayle

I find social media is very important these days for professional athletes and I always interact with fans, because anybody who takes time to ask me anything about my career deserves a reply, I’m not a big name in the sport yet so to have people asking me questions about my boxing really means a lot to me.

 

 

Gianluca

Finally is there anything you want to say to your fans?

 

Dayle

Thank you to everyone who follows my career and believes in me it won’t be long until I’m at the top, Dankoni vin.

 

Dayle Gallagher versus Michael Kelly headlines the Kyle Gallagher Fight Club Promotions event at Hanger 34 in Liverpool on Friday 3RdMarto 2017, which will be broadcast on BOOM TV. Tickets are available from boxers competing or call Fight Club Ticket Line 07711 098025.

BELLATOR 173 OFICIALAJ REZULTOJ & FOTOJ

 

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McGeary

Liam McGeary (12-1) Venkita Brett McDermott (7-5) via TKO at 1:06 De rondo du

James Gallagher (6-0) Venkita Kirill Medvedovsky (7-4) tra submetado (malantaŭ-nuda ĉokilo) #?E 2:53 De rondo unu

Iony Razafiarison (2-1) Venkita Sinead Kavanagh (4-1) Tra unuanima decido (30-27, 30-26, 30-25)

Alex Lohore (11-1) Venkita Colin Fletcher (13-8) tra submetado (malantaŭ-nuda ĉokilo) #?E 2:42 De rondo du

Shay Walsh (15-4) Venkita James McErleane (6-4) Tra unuanima decido (29-28 x3)

BELLATOR AND BAMMA RE-JOIN FORCES FOR BELLATOR 173 AND BAMMA 28 AT THE SSE ARENA IN BELFAST ON FEBRUARY 24

SBG STARS JAMES GALLAGHER AND SINEAD KAVANAGH BOTH SET WITH MATCHUPS

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HOLLYWOOD, CALIF. (Januaro 24, 2017) – Bellator & BAMMA combine forces once more to bring Belfast a show of Titanic proportions as they present their second co-promoted event on Friday February 24th 2017 from the SSE Arena, Belfast. With huge main events and supporting undercards, it will be a historic and groundbreaking night to remember for MMA fans of Belfast and around the world.

 

Tickets for the joint-event start at just £35 and can be purchased at Ticketmaster.ie, SSEArenaBelfast.com, or the SSE Arena box office.

 

We had a great time working with David and the BAMMA team in December for what was an incredibly successful Bellator debut in Dublin. We’re looking forward to heading north with them to Belfast for another amazing co-promotion that will feature some of the world’s best fighters.”Scott Coker, Bellator CEO

 

“The addition of Bellator to the show in Dublin was a great experience and the perfect end to a year of great events for BAMMA. We are therefore very pleased to welcome them back as part of the package for what will be an exciting night of MMA for the fans in Belfast in February” – David Green, BAMMA CEO

 

With both fight cards being announced over the coming weeks, further information on the headline bouts can be found below.

Bellator 173: McGeary vs. kampoj

Hailing from Andover, Anglio, the 34-year-old Liam McGeary (11-1) will make the short trek up to Northern Ireland’s capital for the first time in his career, where he will once again compete in a main event. The former Bellator MMA light heavyweight champion will enter the cage for the 10thtime under the Scott Coker-led promotion, where he has posted an 8-1 record with seven finishes. Following an 11-fight winning streak to begin his professional career, McGeary finally experienced the sour taste of defeat, kiam Phil Davis wrestled the title away from him at Bellator 163. McGeary has consistently proven to be one of the most dangerous strikers and submission artists in the 205-pound division, finishing his victim in 10 De 11 career wins, including eight in the opening frame. Much like the “RMS Titanic,” which was built in Belfast, McGeary hopes to sink Fields when the two take center stage inside The SSE Arena on Februaro 24.

 

A native of Dublin, Irlando, Chris Fields (11-7-1) will also have a short trek to Belfast when he enters the cage on Februaro 24. “The Housewives’ Choice” will be making his Bellator MMA debut, following nine years under the direction of local promotions, including three appearances under European powerhouse BAMMA. After competing at middleweight in 2015, the 33-year-old Fields returned to the light heavyweight division, recording a first round submission victory over Dan Konecke at BAMMA 24. Fields has tallied finishes in each of his 11 career wins, making him one of the most menacing opponents for anyone standing in his way. Now the SBG Ireland product will look to make a splash in his first fight with Bellator MMA, as he prepares for the former division kingpin.

 

Hailing from nearby Straban, Irlando, La 20-jaro-malnova James Gallagher (5-0) is one of the brightest stars in all “The Emerald Island.” At age 15, “The Strabanimal” moved away from home to join Coach John Kavanagh at Straight Blast Gym (SBG), where he now trains alongside the best fighters in the country including Connor McGregor. Having made his Bellator debut in London this past July in London, Gallagher followed up in December with a submission victory over Anthony Taylor in front of a raucous home crowd at the 3Arena in Dublin. Gallagher now takes on Kirill Medvedovsky (7-3) in the co-main event of the evening.

 

Another top prospect from the famed SBG powerhouse, Sinead Kavanagh (4-0) returns to the Bellator cage against 32-year-old Parisian Iony Razafiarison (1-1, 1 NC) in a 140-pound catchweight matchup “KO” Kavanagh, who fights out of nearby Dublin Ireland will no doubt be looking to collect her third knockout on Februaro 24.

 

BAMMA 28: Parke Vs. Redmond

“Stormin” Norman Parke (22-5-1) from Bushmills, Antrim is no stranger to BAMMA events, as he has been spotted numerous times cornering team mates as part of the Next Gen Northern Ireland fight team. One of Europe’s most sought after free agents prior to putting pen to paper with BAMMA, Parke now goes in pursuit of the coveted BAMMA World Lightweight title.

Paul “Redser” Redmond (11-6) landed a victorious homecoming of his own at BAMMA 26, as Redser took out the double tough Chris “The Menace” Stringer to claim the adulation of his hometown support. Redmond now steps into one of the biggest fights ever announced in Ireland, as he takes on Parke in this hugely anticipated match up.

 

For further information check out the Bellator and BAMMA websites and follow them on all social media channels.

Ĝisdatigita Bellator 173: McGeary vs. kampoj #?Efa Karto:

Light Heavyweight Main Event: Liam McGeary (11-1) #Kontra?. Chris Fields (11-7-1)

Featherweight Feature: James Gallagher (5-0) #Kontra?. Kirill Medvedovsky (7-3)

140 Lb. Catchweight Feature: Sinead Kavanagh (4-0) #Kontra?. Iony Razafiarison (1-1, 1 NC)

Updated BAMMA 28: Parke vs. Redmond Fight Card

‘Stormin’ Norman Parke (22-5-1) Vs. Paul ‘Redser’ Redmond (11-5) – Lightweight Feature Bout
Andy ‘Taz’ Young (10-8) Vs. Dominique ‘The Black Panther’ Wooding (3-0) – Interim BAMMA World Flyweight TItle
Ronnie ‘Iron’ Mann (25-8-1) Vs. Damien ‘Frankenstien’ Lapilus (14-7-1) – BAMMA World Featherweight Title
Rhys ‘Skeletor’ McKee (C) (5-0) Vs. ‘Magic Myles Price (9-6-0) – Lonsdale Lightweight Title
Colin ‘The Freakshow’ Fletcher (13-7) Vs. Alex ‘Da Kid’ Lohore (10-1) – Welterweight Bout
John ‘Johnny Jitzu’ Redmond (7-12) Vs. ‘The Nigerian Diamond’ Pelu Adetola (3-5) – middleweight Bout
Steve Owens (2-0) Vs. Jai Herbert (4-1) – Malpeza Bout
Niall Smith (4-4) Vs. Daniel Rutkowski (1-2) – Lanuga Bout
Blaine O’Driscoll (3-1) Vs. Ross McCorriston (0-0) – Bantamweight Bout
Andrew Murphy (0-1) Vs. Stephen Kilifin (2-1) – Lanuga Bout

Jonathan Reid (0-0) Vs. Daniel Olejniczak (0-0) – Welterweight Bout

Glenn ‘The Beast’ Irvine ((0-1) Vs. Keith ‘The Butcher’ McCabe (2-3) – 80kg Catchweight Bout

‘BELLATOR 173’ HEADS TO THE SSE ARENA IN BELFAST ON FEBRUARY 24 AS LIAM MCGEARY TAKES ON CHRIS FIELDS

 

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SANTA MONICA, CALIF. (Januaro 10, 2017) – A light heavyweight bout pitting former 205-pound world champion Liam McGeary (11-1) Kontraŭ Chris Fields (11-7-1) will serve as the main event of “Bellator 173: McGeary vs. kampoj,? which will take place inside The SSE Arena in Belfast, Northern Ireland on Vendredo, Februaro 24.

 

“Bellator 173: McGeary vs. Fields” airs on Spike at 9 P.M. ET/8 P.M. CT. Tickets for the event start at just £35 and can be purchased at Ticketmaster.ie, SSEArenaBelfast.com, or the SSE Arena box office.

 

Hailing from Andover, Anglio, the 34-year-old McGeary will make the short trek up to Northern Ireland’s capital for the first time in his career, where he will once again compete in a main event. The former Bellator MMA light heavyweight champion will enter the cage for the 10Th time under the Scott Coker-led promotion, where he has posted an 8-1 record with seven finishes. Following an 11-fight winning streak to begin his professional career, McGeary finally experienced the sour taste of defeat, kiam Phil Davis wrestled the title away from him at ‘Bellator 163.’ McGeary has consistently proven to be one of the most dangerous strikers and submission artists in the 205-pound division, finishing his victim in 10 De 11 career wins, including eight in the opening frame. Much like the “RMS Titanic,” which was built in Belfast, McGeary hopes to sink Fields when the two take center stage inside The SSE Arena on Februaro 24.

 

A native of Dublin, Irlando, Fields will also have a short trek to Belfast when he enters the cage on Februaro 24. “The Housewives’ Choice” will be making his Bellator MMA debut, following nine years under the direction of local promotions, including three appearances under European powerhouse BAMMA. After competing at middleweight in 2015, the 33-year-old Fields returned to the light heavyweight division, recording a first round submission victory over Dan Konecke at “BAMMA 24.” Fields has tallied finishes in each of his 11 career wins, making him one of the most menacing opponents for anyone standing in his way. Now the SBG Ireland product will look to make a splash in his first fight with Bellator MMA, as he prepares for the former division kingpin.

 

Hailing from nearby Straban, Irlando, the 20-year-old Gallagher is one of the brightest stars in all “The Emerald Island.” At age 15, “The Strabanimal” moved away from home to join Coach John Kavanagh at Straight Blast Gym (SBG), where he now trains alongside the best fighters in the country including Connor McGregor. Having made his Bellator debut in London this past July in London, Gallagher followed up in December with a submission victory over Anthony Taylor in front of a raucous home crowd at the 3Arena in Dublin. Gallagher’s opponent will be announced in the near future.

 

Ĝisdatigita "Bellator 173: McGeary vs. Fields” Main Card:

Light Heavyweight Main Event: Liam McGeary (11-1) #Kontra?. Chris Fields (11-7-1)

Featherweight Feature: James Gallagher (5-0) #Kontra?. TBD

Batala Raporto: Tolan Sekurigas irlandan Internacian Titolon, Magee Jr kaj Fitzsimmons Vere Sensacia En Belfast

Batala Raporto: Gianluca (Rio) Di Caro

Fotoj: Paul Green

 

 

Lasta semajnfino mi trovis min mem fluganta trans la irlanda Maro al Belfast por la unua Malta Boksa Komisiono (MBC) Sankciis profesian eventon en la provinco, #?Uko Tolan?? Fianna #Anta?enigo ??Uaille Buaille?? evento kaj knabo oh knabo kaj estis ?i valora ?i.

 

Sed #anta? ol akiranta al la bokso, Mi devi diri kion granda urbo kaj grandaj homoj, Mi estis farita nekredeble bonvenan kaj la fervoruloj sur la nokto, #?E la nekredebla Devenish Komplekso, Estis nur klara imponega kaj vere farita ?in speciala, I?? Certe la mirinda atmosfero kaj energio ili produktis devas havi vere levita la hejmajn batalantojn.

 

Headlining la evento vidas Belfast?? Tre propra Tommy ??Li Tigro?? Tolan defias samrangan Belfast knabo Phil Townley por la #ina?gura irlanda Internacia Middleweight titolo.

 

Tommy?? Kariero entreprenis iom de #revigli?o la pasinta dek du monatoj #a? sekve, Post kiam kuro de perdoj revenanta al 2011 La irlanda bruiser estis metanta en kelkaj grandaj elfaroj.

 

Mi sentis lin estis #malbon?anca ne akiri #almena? tiron #kontra? Georgo Hillyard reen en #a?gusto lasta jaro, Sed eble ke spronis lin sur kiam li venis supre #kontra? Matt Scriven nur tri monatoj poste kaj denove #kontra? Rastislav Frano en februaro.

 

Tiuj gajnas #kontra? Scriven kaj Frano fiksita Tommy sur kurso por lia unua fraplinia batalo, Tiel kiel la titolo pafis, Kaj Tommy wasn?? Lasanta ion ajn al #?anco.

 

#?Usta de la de #amba? protagonistoj klopodis ilian komercon #?e alta rapido, Townley estanta precipe forta venanta #anta?en, Kiu komence metis Tolan sur la #malanta?a piedo.

 

Pri midway tra la rondo Townley subtenis Tolan al la #?nuro kaj komencita labori la korpon de lia oponanto, Tamen dum unu precipe furioza #inter?an?o estis #na?za thud kiel iliaj kapoj interbatalis.

 

Townley eliris la pli malbonan, Kun #a?a incizo sur la supro de lia frunto, Kiu #eli?adi sangon en #amba? okuloj. Ludgvidisto Lee Murtagh haltis la proceedings kaj akiris la ringside doktoro kontroli la incizon tuj.

 

Post kiam purigadanta la sangon de lia #viza?o ?i estis klare la incizo wasn?? Tre kiel malbone kiel ?i #?ajni kaj la batalo #da?ri.

 

Townley estis malgranda hezitema sur la rekomenci, Kiu malfermis la pordon por Tolan amuzi la amason kun kelkaj bonegaj #kombina?o #malanta? grave forta piko.

 

Rondo du multe pli de la sama, Kun Tolan ekreganta la proceedings en stilo.

 

Sur pri la eta marko #a?a #tran?vundi eksplodita turniron sur Townley?? Vango, Devi diri I?? Ne certe se ?i estis de stampilo #a? akcidenta kapo-batalo denove, Kiel #tio ?i okazita dum sed tamen alia tre proksimaj kvaronoj slugfest.

 

Ajna vojo, Townley estis multe bloodied kaj komencanta rigardi nur malgrandan batalon portita.

 

Fine de la rondo ringside doktoro, d-ro Robert Mcconnell kaj #?efa #Tra?mato Medic Chris Robinson inspektis Townley?? #Tran?vundi kaj tiam parolis kun la ludgvidisto.

 

Kun la scio ke se la incizoj malfermas supre denove la batalon estos haltita Townley eliris en pli defenda maniero, Tamen #tio ?i trompas batalanton kaj post kiam pri dek sekundoj #a? sekve #?eti singardemon al la vento kaj #da?rigi la atakon granda tempo, Kio sekvis poste estis #?iuj aga piedfingro-al-piedfingra milito.

 

Kun pri tridek sekundoj de la rondo restanta la neeviteblan okazita, Ne nur havis la #tran?vundi sur Townley?? Vango malfermis supre denove, Sed alia incizo malfermis supre super lia #?usta okulo.

 

Townley #vi?i la sangon for de liaj okuloj kun lia ganto kaj iris rekte sur la atako denove, Sed Tolan estis havanta neniun de ?i kaj lasita #?iri kun granda rajto sekvis supre kun duoblo donis ekbolon de pafoj, En tiel faranta subtenita la nun kovranta supre Townley al la #?nuro kaj eniris por la mortigi kun alia bombardo de pafoj.

 

Kun nura kvin sekundoj de la rondo iri ludgvidiston Lee Murtagh intervenita savi la #?enata kaj bloodied Townley de la neevitebla #knoka?to.

 

Devi diri la batalon povas havi nur #da?ri tri rondojn, Sed estis #ver?ajne pli da ago en tiu #na? minutoj ol vi normale vidas en dek pli ronda ke iris la distancon.

 

Sekvanta la rezulton estanta anoncita de legenda irlanda MC Harry McGayock MBC?? Jennifer Burton kaj irlanda Internacia #?ampioneco Kontrolisto David Walshe prezentis Tolan kun la #?ampioneco zono, Multe da al la #?ojo de la tre #vo?a loka amaso.

 

#Anta? la bonega Tolan-Townley titola batalo, Belfast?? Sensacia Eamonn Magee Jnr estis en ago #kontra? latvo Dinars Skripkins.

 

Kio batalo, Du grave #?ika kaj talentaj junaj batalantoj en ago #kontra? #?iu alia, #Tio ?i havis la makings de estanta vera #klasika?o.

 

Komence ?i estis tre teknika boksa #montri?o, Pli da kiel pugilistic #?ako #mat?o, #Ankora? elludita #?e furioza rapido, #Amba? Skripkins kaj Magee metita sur mirinda #montri?o boksi por la plenplena domo, Tamen ?i pruvis esti mallonga vivita aferon.

 

Sur pri la unu eta marko, Magee malrapidigis liajn atakojn kaj komencis elektanta de Skripkins kun pinglo indikas precizajn pafojn al la kapo kaj korpo, Kiu en #?irado #ka?zi la litovan #?an?i lian taktikon en provo reakiri iun nivelon de kontrolo.

 

Post kiam pri tridek sekundoj #a? sekve de nobla bokso de #amba? viroj, Magee intervenita kun granda rajto al la korpo de Skripkins, Kiu sendis la latvon malsupren al la kanvaso.

 

Skripkins provis #ur?e fari ?in reen al liaj piedoj kiel ludgvidisto Lee Murtagh faris la kalkulon, Tamen liaj penoj estis en vana, Male la juna latvo alfrontis TKOan malvenkon sur la unu eta kaj kvindek tri dua marko de la unua rondo.

 

Magee Jnr estas klare la vera interkonsento, #?I tiu infano havas ?in #?iu kaj kio?? Pli li estis je #kontra? grave bona oponanto en Skripkins, Kaj venis trae kun fluganta kolorojn, Granda gajno kiu?? Pro tio ke certe.

 

Miaj finaj vortoj sur #?i tiu batalo, ?i ne povas havi #da?ri longe, Sed se #?i tiu du iam ajn havas rematch mi deziras esti tie, ?i estis ke bono.

 

Faranta lian profesian debuton estis eksa amatora stelo Matthew Fitzsimmons, #Kontra? samranga debutant Latvio?? Aleksndrs Birkenbergs.

 

Tiel kun Magee Jnr-Skripkins #tio ?i estis alia puto egalis vicon.

 

De la komenca sonorilo Birkenbergs poziciigis lin mem centras ringon kaj rigardita kontroli la proceedings, Tamen Fitzsimmons estis havanta neniun de tio, Precipe kiel ili estis batalantaj #anta? lia hejma amaso.

 

Tenanta lian #fre?a juna Fitzsimmons estis kontenta elekti de lia oponanto kun #la?cela pafoj al la kapo kaj korpo #?iu tempo Birkenbergs intervenus kun atako.

 

Pri triono de la vojo tra la unua rondo Fitzsimmons #pa?i supre la rapidon, Sed tamen #ankora? retenita lian precizecon, Lasanta Birkenbergs neniu elekto sed kovri supre por periodoj de tempo #?is malfermo por sumigila atako prezentis ?in mem.

 

Fitzsimmons #?an?i taktikon iomete en la dua, Iranta al la fronta piedo kaj prenanta la batalon al Birkenbergs rajto de la ekstere.

 

Birkenbergs estas kiel #kura?a kiel ili venas, Li nur tenis venanta #anta?en #?e #?iu #?anco, #Beda?rinde por la junulo #tio ?i ludis #?uste en Fitzsimmons tre kapablaj manoj, La irlandana dancado en kaj lasanta #?iri kun #a? pinglo indikas precizan pafon al la kapo #a? korpo #a? duoblo donis ekbolon #anta? el#pa?i #anta? ol Birkenbergs povus akiri decan sumigilon en.

 

#?Irka? la du eta marko, Fitzsimmons #alteri?i ripon krakanta korpon pafis, #La?vorte, Sed la #kura?a latva junulo nur skuis ?in ekstere kaj provita reveni al lia bokso.

 

Dum la #rompi?o #amba? la doktoro kaj ludgvidisto Lee Murtagh iris kontroli sur Birkenbergs, Kiu estis klare en multa doloro. Post kiam rapida diskuto kun lia angulo ?i estis decidita ke ?i estus foolhardy por Birkenbergs #da?ri.

 

Devi diri Fitzsimmons estas alia #?ika junulo kaj knabo oh knabo faris lin ekzpoziciejo liaj kapabloj Sabate Nokto, Sendube unu rigardi por la estonteco.

 

#Anta? la tri profesiaj vicoj estis kvin Ekspoziciaj vicoj, Organizita de la IBA, Al ekzpoziciejo nur kio la fervoruloj povas atendi kiam la MBC enkondukas la ??Ovice?? Profesia formato poste #?i tiu jaro.

 

La ??Ovice?? Profesia koncepto estas desegnita kiel enkonduko al la profesiaj rangoj por talentaj amatoroj pli konvenita al la pros stilo #sa?a sed kun nura limhava amatora sperto, #A? aliflanke spertita batalantojn de la unlicensed sceno rigardanta fari provan movon al la profesiaj rangoj.

 

Whilst la licencado kaj kuracaj normoj estas #preska? la sama kiel kun la regula pros, La Komencanto Pros vicoj estos de du eta #tempoda?ro kaj nur povas esti egalita kun aliaj licencis kiel ??Ovice?? Pros.

 

La unua de #?i tiu vicoj vidas Barry McCafferty venkis Ben Robinson de 40-36 Punkta decido.

 

La sekvanta supre vidi Mark McMahon venkis Steve Keown por la IBA Gaela Middleweight titolo de 40-35 Punkta #mar?eno.

 

Tria vico vidas Mikaelon Collins venkis Stevie Martin en kvar rondo Cruiserweight konkurso de 40-37 Punkta #mar?eno.

 

Johnny Lawson haltis Darren Butler kun krakanta bodyshot sur la unu eta kaj kvindek ses dua marko de la unua rondo.

 

En la fraplinia ekspozicia vico, Marty Kayes sekurigis la IBA irlanda Titolo kun 60-54 Punkta venko super Karl #Sova?ulo.

 

Kiel mi diris komence de la raporto #tio ?i estis mia unua tempo en Belfast kaj mi #?ui #?iu ununuran sekundon de ?i, Granda Urbo, Grandaj homoj kaj koncerne la rezulto bone kio povas min diras, ?i estis unua klaso, #?E granda ejo kaj ?i estis plenplenigita kun la plej appreciative kaj amikaj fervoruloj mi iam ajn havis la plezuron renkonti.

La Bataladaj irlandanoj: Tolan Fiksita Por Townley Titolo Showdown En Belfast #?i tiu sabato

Belfast boxers Tommy ‘The Tiger’ Tolan and Philip Townley are set to go toe to toe with each other, for the vacant Irish International Professional Middleweight title, at the Devenish Complex in Belfast this coming Saturday, Marto 14Th.

 

The transformation of Tolan’s career over the past year has been astonishing, following a string of losses going back to 2011 his career began to turn around late in 2014, when he beat Matt Scriven in Leeds.

 

In February this year Tolan returned to Leeds to secure another excellent win, this time over Slovakia’s Rastislav Frano, who at that time was coming of two big wins himself.

 

Parolanta de lia hejmo #anta?e Tolan dirita.

 

???? Vere rigardanta #anta?a al sabato, ?i?? Iranta esti granda nokto.

 

?i?? Estita du jaroj pro tio ke mi #da?ri batalita #?i tie en Belfast sekve I?? Vere supre por batalanta #anta? hejma amaso denove kaj espereble I??L alportas hejme la zonon vere festi St Patrick?? Tage en stilo.?

 

Subtenanta la #?iuj Belfast fraplinia vico vidas alian lokan knabon Eamonn Magee Jnr, La filo de la eksa Konfederacio kaj Monda Boksa Unio Monda #?ampiono de la sama nomo, making his second pro outing against Slovakia’s Dinars Skripkins.

 

Magee comes into the fight high in confidence, following his sensational second round stoppage win over Zoltan Horvath on his debut back in June.

 

In taking that victory, Magee Jnr proved to be a proper ‘chip of the old block’, the youngster boxed beautifully throughout, but more importantly finished off his more experienced opponent with a world class left hook, in much of a similar manner as his famous father had done on so many occasions during his illustrious career.

 

Former amateur star Matthew Fitzsimmons, will be making his pro debut on the show, against Slovakian Aleksandrs Birkenbergs.

 

Fitzsimmons had a stellar amateur career, winning forty seven of his fifty one outings, and the smart money is on the youngster being yet another star of the future to emerge from the famous All Saints club.

 

In addition to the bouts above, there will further bouts featuring local fighters.

 

Tommy Tolan #kontra? Philip Townley, Por la vaka irlanda Internacia Profesia Middleweight #?ampioneco, Fraplinioj la Fianna #anta?enigo evento #?e la Devenish Komplekso en Belfast sabate 14Th Marto 2015.

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