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BURNETT: I WANT TO EMULATE FRAMPTON IN BELFAST

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

SAN DIEGO (Juuni 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 Laupäev, LIVE'is AWE- Wealth meelelahutus juures 3 PM ET / 12 PM Noon 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 Laupäev 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 : Lawrence Lustig
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HASKINS SAILING INTO STORMY WATERS IN BELFAST

IBF champ heading to Belfast on the ferry today

SAN DIEGO (Juuni 7, 2017) –Lee Haskins gets over his first major hurdle in defending his IBF Bantamweight title against Ryan Burnett in Belfast on Laupäevby 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, elama AWEA A Wealth of Entertainment juures 3 PM ET / 12 PM Noon 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, pikka aega. 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 laupäeval öö

SAN DIEGO (Juuni 6, 2017) James Tennyson feels he’s above domestic leveland says he’ll prove that on Saturday kui ta seisab Ryan Doyle for the WBA International Super-Featherweight title at the SSE Arena Belfast, elama AWE- Wealth meelelahutus juures 3 PM ET / 12 PM 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.
The 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.
“Ma olen väga põnevil, 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. Ma olen agressiivne, 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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AWE has brought boxing fans some of the most exciting and controversial bouts, including the matchup of Ricky Burns against Ray Beltran for the world title. AWE featured live and exclusively the crowning of American Terence Crawford over Ricky Burns. AWE fännid näinud plahvatuslik jõud võitmatu raskekaalu Tyson Fury mitu korda võrgus, sealhulgas Fury võitu Kevin Johnson. Sisse 2017, AWE was the exclusive United States television provider of the historic matchup between legendary British heavyweight David Haye and Tony Bellew.

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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- (Juuni 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 PM ET / 12 PM 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.

Foto: 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, mais 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

On 3rd March you’ll be in action once more at the Hanger 34 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 6olen 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 10:30olen depending on which day Esmaspäev, Kolmapäev, Reede I will be at Engine Room until at least Midday working on my boxing.

 

Teisipäev ja Neljapäev 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, aitäh.

 

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

BELLATOR 173 Ametlikud tulemused & FOTOD

 

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Liam McGeary (12-1) võidetud Brett McDermott (7-5) TKO kaudu aadressil 1:06 ringi kaks

James Gallagher (6-0) võidetud Kirill Medvedovsky (7-4) kaudu esitamise (tagavedu alasti choke) juures 2:53 ringi üks

Iona Razafiarison (2-1) võidetud Sinead Kavanagh (4-1) via ühehäälse otsusega (30-27, 30-26, 30-25)

Alex Lohore (11-1) võidetud Colin Fletcher (13-8) kaudu esitamise (tagavedu alasti choke) juures 2:42 ringi kaks

Shay Walsh (15-4) võidetud James McErleane (6-4) via ühehäälse otsusega (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. (Jaanuar 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. Fields

Hailing from Andover, Inglismaa, 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, kui 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 kohta 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 Veebruar 24.

 

A native of Dublin, Iirimaa, Chris Fields (11-7-1) will also have a short trek to Belfast when he enters the cage on Veebruar 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, Iirimaa, 20-aastane 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 Iona 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 Veebruar 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.

Ajakohastatud Bellator 173: McGeary vs. Fields Main Card:

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

Featherweight Feature: James Gallagher (5-0) vs. Kirill Medvedovsky (7-3)

140 lb. Catchweight Feature: Sinead Kavanagh (4-0) vs. Iona 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) – Race 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) – Kerge Bout
Niall Smith (4-4) Vs. Daniel Rutkowski (1-2) – Featherweight Bout
Blaine O’Driscoll (3-1) Vs. Ross McCorriston (0-0) – Kääbus sarjalainen Bout
Andrew Murphy (0-1) Vs. Stephen Kilifin (2-1) – Featherweight Bout

Jonathan Reid (0-0) Vs. Daniel Olejniczak (0-0) – Race 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. (Jaanuar 10, 2017) – A light heavyweight bout pitting former 205-pound world champion Liam McGeary (11-1) vastu Chris Fields (11-7-1) will serve as the main event of "Bellator 173: McGeary vs. Fields," which will take place inside The SSE Arena in Belfast, Northern Ireland on Reede, Veebruar 24.

 

"Bellator 173: McGeary vs. Fields” airs on Spike at 9 Pärastlõunal. JA/8 Pärastlõunal. 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, Inglismaa, 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, kui 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 kohta 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 Veebruar 24.

 

A native of Dublin, Iirimaa, Fields will also have a short trek to Belfast when he enters the cage on Veebruar 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, Iirimaa, 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.

 

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

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

Featherweight Feature: James Gallagher (5-0) vs. TBD

Fight aruanne: Tolan võimaldab kinnitada Irish International Pealkiri, Magee Jr ja Fitzsimmons Tõesti sensatsioon In Belfast

Fight aruanne: Gianluca (Jõgi) Di Caro

Fotod: Paul Green

 

 

Eelmisel nädalavahetusel ma jõudsin lendavad üle Iiri mere Belfasti esimest Malta Boxing Komisjon (MBC) sanktsioneeritud pro üritus provintsis, Chuck Tolan on Fianna Promotions "Ruaille Buaille" sündmus ja poiss oh poiss ja oli seda väärt.

 

Aga enne saada peale poks, Ma pean ütlema, mida suur linn ja suured inimesed, Ma tehti väga teretulnud ja fännidele öö, kell uskumatu DEVENISH Complex, olid lihtsalt fantastiline ja tõesti teinud erilist, Ma olen kindel, et hämmastav atmosfäär ja energia nende loodud olema tõesti tõstetakse kodus võitlejad.

 

Headlining nägid Belfast väga oma Tommy "Tiger" Tolan väljakutse mehe Belfast lad Phil Townley avaistung Irish International Middleweight pealkiri.

 

Tommy karjäär on võtnud natuke taastekke viimase kaheteistkümne kuu jooksul või nii, pärast jooksu kahjumit läheb tagasi 2011 Iiri Jõumees on kasutusele mõned suured etendused.

 

Tundsin ta oli õnnetu, et mitte saada vähemalt joonistada vastu George HILLYARD tagasi eelmise aasta augustis, aga võibolla see innustas teda, kui ta tuli vastu Matt Scriven vaid kolm kuud hiljem ja jälle vastu Rastislav Frano veebruaris.

 

Need võitu vastu Scriven ja Frano seatud Tommy on muidugi tema esimene pealkiri võitlus, samuti pealkirja shot, ja Tommy ei jätta midagi juhuse hooleks.

 

Kohe välja nii peategelased määrata oma äri kiires tempos, Townley on eriti jõulise tulevad edasi, mis algselt kasutusele Tolan tagasi jalgsi.

 

Umbes keskpaigas ringi Townley tagatud Tolan peale köied ja alustas tööd keha tema vastane, Kuid ühel eriti meeletu vahetus oli ilge müdin kui oma pead põrkusid.

 

Townley tuli välja hullem, vastik cut peal oma otsaesise, mis immitses verd mõlemad silmad. Kohtunik Lee Murtagh peatas menetluse ja sain ringside arstil kontrollida cut kohe.

 

Pärast puhastamist veri tema nägu oli selge cut ei olnud päris nii hull, kui tundus ja võitlus jätkus.

 

Townley oli natuke kõhklev kohta restart, mis avas ukse Tolan meelelahutuslikus rahvahulk mõned suurepärased kombinatsioonid taga tõsiselt jõuline jab.

 

Ümmargune kahe palju sama, koos Tolan võttes kontrolli menetluse stiil.

 

On umbes minuti möödudes vastik gash puhkenud kohta Townley põske, pean ütlema, ma ei ole kindel, kas see oli punch või juhusliku peaga kokkupõrke uuesti, kui see juhtus veel üks väga lähedalt slugfest.

 

Mõlemal juhul, Townley oli tugevalt bloodied ja hakanud otsima natuke lahingus kulunud.

 

Lõpus ringi ringside arsti, Dr Robert McConnell ja Chief Trauma Medic Chris Robinson kontrollitud Townley on gashes ja siis rääkis kohtunik.

 

Teadmisega, et kui kärped avada taas võitlust peatub Townley tuli välja kaitsepositsiooni režiim, aga see lastele võitleja ja pärast umbes kümme sekundit või nii viskasid ettevaatusega tuul ja läks rünnak suur aeg, mis järgneb järgmine oli kogu tegevus varba-to-toe sõda.

 

Umbes kolmkümmend sekundit vooru ülejäänud paratamatu juhtus, mitte ainult ei olnud gash kohta Townley põske avas taas, aga teine ​​lõigatud avanud rohkem kui tema parem silm.

 

Townley pühkida vere eemale oma silmad tema kinnaste ja läks otse rünnak uuesti, kuid Tolan oli võttes keegi seda ja lase rip suure õigus järgnes double käega Lumesadu kaadrid, tehes tagatud nüüd peitis Townley peale köied ja läks eest tappa teise tulv kaadrid.

 

Vaid viie sekundi ringis minna Kohtunik Lee Murtagh astus päästa raskustes ja bloodied Townley alates paratamatu knockout.

 

Pean ütlema võitlus võib olla kestis ainult kolm vooru, kuid seal oli ilmselt rohkem tegevust, et üheksa minutit, kui sa tavaliselt näha kümne ümaram, et läks kaugusel.

 

Pärast tulemus oli välja kuulutatud legendaarne iiri MC Harry McGayock MBC Jennifer Burton ja Iiri International Championship Juhendaja David Walshe esitatakse Tolan koos Championship vöö, palju rõõmu väga häälekalt kohaliku rahvahulga.

 

Enne suurepärane Tolan-Townley pealkiri võitlus, Belfasti sensatsiooniline Eamonn Magee Jnr oli hagi Läti dinaari Skripkins.

 

Mis võitlus, kaks raskelt stiilne ja andekas noor võitlejad üksteise vastu suunatud tegevus, see oli eeldusi olla tõeline klassika.

 

Alguses oli väga tehniline poks ekraan, rohkem nagu poksijate malet mängu, veel mängitakse läbi meeletu kiirusega, nii Skripkins ja Magee panna fantastiline väljapaneku poks pakitud maja, Kuid see osutus lühiajaline afäär.

 

On umbes ühe minuti möödudes, Magee aeglustus tema rünnakud ja hakkas kobarate pudenemine Skripkins eriüksuslaste täpseks, et pea ja keha, mis omakorda põhjustas Leedu muuta oma taktika, püüdes taastada mõned kontrolli tase.

 

Pärast umbes kolmkümmend sekundit või nii ülev poks nii mehed, Magee astus suure õigus keha Skripkins, kes saatis Läti alla lõuendil.

 

Skripkins püüdis meeleheitlikult, et muuta see tagasi oma jalad nagu kohtunik Lee Murtagh tehtud count, Kuid tema pingutused olid asjata, asemel noored Läti silmitsi TKO Kahjum üks minut ja 53 teise kaubamärgi esimese vooru.

 

Magee Jnr on selgelt päris palju, see poiss on see kõik ja mis veel oli ta vastu tõsiselt hea vastane Skripkins, ja tuli läbi lippude lehvides, suur win see on kindel.

 

Minu viimane sõna selles võitluses, see ei oleks kestnud kaua, aga kui need kaks kunagi rematch ma tahan olla seal, see oli nii hea.

 

Making oma pro debüüt oli endine amatöör star Matthew Fitzsimmons, eest kaaskodanike debütant Läti Aleksndrs Birkenbergs.

 

Just nagu Magee Jnr-Skripkins see oli teine ​​hästi sobitatud hooaeg.

 

Alates avamist bell Birkenbergs paigutatud ise keskele ring ja vaatas protsessi kontrollida, aga Fitzsimmons oli võttes midagi sellist, eriti kui nad võitlesid ees oma kodumeeskonna.

 

Hoiame oma lahe noor Fitzsimmons oli sisu valida välja oma vastast suunatud kaadrid pea ja keha iga kord Birkenbergs oleks samm sisse rünnak.

 

Umbes kolmandik teed läbi esimese vooru Fitzsimmons tempot, ikkagi alles tema täpsus, jättes Birkenbergs ole muud võimalust kui varjamiseks jaoks aega, kuni ava vasturünnakuga esitles end.

 

Fitzsimmons muutunud taktika veidi teises, läheb peale ees suu ja võttes võitluses Birkenbergs otse välja.

 

Birkenbergs on vapper kui nad tulevad, ta muudkui tulevad edasi igal võimalusel, kahjuks nooruk seda mängitakse otse Fitzsimmons väga võimekas käed, iirlane tantsu ja üürile rip kas eriüksuslaste täpseks lask pähe või asutusele või double käega tuulepuhang enne autost välja enne Birkenbergs võiks saada korralik counter.

 

Umbes kaks minuti möödudes, Fitzsimmons maandus ribi lõhenemist keha shot, sõna-sõnalt, kuid vapper Läti nooruk lihtsalt maha raputas ja püüdnud saada tagasi oma poks.

 

Vaheajal nii arst ja kohtunik Lee Murtagh läks kontrollida Birkenbergs, kes oli selgelt palju valu. Pärast kiiret arutelu oma nurgas otsustati, et oleks väga ohtlik eest Birkenbergs jätkata.

 

Pean ütlema Fitzsimmons on teine ​​stiilne nooruk ja poiss oh boy ta näidata oma oskusi laupäeval öö, kindlasti üks vaadata tulevikku.

 

Enne kolme pro vagusid oli viis Näitus vagusid, korraldatud IBA, esitleda just see, mida fännid võivad oodata, kui MBC tutvustada "Algaja" Pro formaadis hiljem sel aastal.

 

"Algaja" Pro kontseptsioon on mõeldud sissejuhatusena pro auastmed andekaid amatööre rohkem sobib plusse stiilis tark, kuid ainult piiratud amatöör kogemusi, või teiselt poolt kogenud võitlejad litsentseerimata stseeni soovivad teha esialgne liikuda professionaalne auastmed.

 

Kuigi litsentsimise ja meditsiinilistele standarditele on peaaegu sama regulaarne plusse, Algaja Plussid vagusid on kaks-minutilised ja saab sobitada teised litsentseeritud "Algaja" Plusse.

 

Esimene neist vagusid näha Barry McCaffetry võita Ben Robinson poolt 40-36 punktid otsuse.

 

Next up näha Mark McMahon võita Steve Keown IBA gaeli Middleweight tiitli 40-35 punktid margin.

 

Kolmas hooaeg näha Michael Collins võita Stevie Martin in nelja vooru Eriennustused konkursi 40-37 punktid margin.

 

Johnny Lawson lõpetas Darren Butler koos lõhenemist bodyshot on üks minut ja 56 teise kaubamärgi esimese vooru.

 

In pealkiri näitus hooaeg, Marty Kayes tagatud IBA Irish tiitli 60-54 juhib võitu Karl Savage.

 

Nagu ma ütlesin alguses aruande see oli minu esimene kord Belfastis ja ma nautisin iga teine ​​seda, suur linn, suured inimesed ja nagu näitavad hästi, mida ma oskan öelda, see oli esimeses klassis, on suur saal ja see on pakendatud kõige hindab ja sõbralik fännid mul kunagi olnud rõõm kohtuda.

Võitlus Iiri: Tolan Set For Townley Pealkiri Showdown In Belfast Sel laupäeval

Belfast poksijad Tommy "Tiger" Tolan ja Philip Townley on määratud minna varba jalatallani omavahel, vabale Irish International Professional Middleweight pealkiri, kell DEVENISH Complex Belfastis tuleval laupäev, Märts 14th.

 

Ümberkujundamine Tolan karjääri viimase aasta jooksul on olnud üllatav, järgmine string kahjumi läheb tagasi 2011 Oma karjääri alustas ümber pöörata hilja 2014, kui ta peksis Matt Scriven Leeds.

 

Käesoleva aasta veebruaris Tolan tagasi Leeds kindlustada teine ​​suurepärane win, Selle aja jooksul Slovakkia Rastislav Frano, kes sel ajal oli tulemas kaks suurt võitu ise.

 

Rääkides oma kodust varem Tolan ütles.

 

"Ma tõesti ootan laupäevani, See saab olema suur öö.

 

See on olnud kaks aastat ajast, kui ma võitlesin siin Belfast, et ma olen tõesti üles võitlemise ees kodumeeskonna uuesti ja loodetavasti ma koju vöö tõesti tähistada Püha Patricku päeva stiilis. "

 

Toetavad kõik Belfast pealkiri hooaeg näeb teise kohaliku lad Eamonn Magee Jnr, poeg endine Commonwealth ja World Boxing Liidu maailmameister samanimelisel, muutes oma teise pro väljasõit vastu Slovakkia dinaari Skripkins.

 

Magee satub võitlus kõrge usalduse, pärast tema sensatsiooniline teise vooru seiskumist võita Zoltan Horvath oma debüüdi juunis tagasi.

 

Võttes, et võit, Magee Jnr osutunud korralik chip vana plokk ", Nooruk kastis ilusti kogu, kuid veelgi tähtsam lõpetas oma kogenum vastane maailmatasemel vasakhaaki, suures osas sarnaselt oma kuulsa isa oli teinud nii palju kordi ajal tema hiilgav karjäär.

 

Endine amatöör star Matthew Fitzsimmons, teeme oma pro debüüdi show, vastu Slovakkia Alexander Birkenbergs.

 

Fitzsimmons oli tähe amatöör karjääri, Võitnud 47 tema viiskümmend üks väljasõitudel, ja tark raha on nooruk on veel üks täht tulevikus väljumas kuulus All Saints klubi.

 

Lisaks vagusid eespool, seal edasi vagusid featuring kohalikud võitlejad.

 

Tommy Tolan versus Philip Townley, vabale Irish International Professional Middleweight meistrivõistlused, pealkirju Fianna tutvustusi ürituse DEVENISH Complex Belfastis laupäeval 14th Märts 2015.

Karistamine selle sündmuse antakse viisakalt Malta Boxing Komisjon (MBC) - www.maltaboxingcommission.com

Piletid, hinnaga 20 £ on saadaval poksijad osalevad või helistage Tommy kohta 07907 030852 või Peter kohta 07516 260955.

 

 

Uksed avatakse 6:30pm, Esimene bell 7pm.