SBG STARS JAMES GALLAGHER AND SINEAD KAVANAGH BOTH SET WITH MATCHUPS

HOLLYWOOD, CALIF. (Bulan Januari 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, atau box office SSE Arena.

 

“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

Berasal dari Andover, Inggris, 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, dimana dia akan sekali lagi berkompetisi di acara utama. The former Bellator MMA light heavyweight champion will enter the cage for the 10thtime under the Scott Coker-led promotion, tempat dia memposting 8-1 rekor dengan tujuh selesai. Mengikuti 11 kemenangan beruntun untuk memulai karir profesionalnya, McGeary akhirnya merasakan kekalahan yang pahit, pada saat Phil Davis memperebutkan gelar darinya di Bellator 163. McGeary secara konsisten terbukti menjadi salah satu penyerang dan seniman kuncian paling berbahaya di divisi 205 pon, menyelesaikan korbannya 10 dari 11 karir menang, termasuk delapan di bingkai pembuka. Mirip seperti “RMS Titanic,Yang dibangun di Belfast, McGeary berharap untuk menenggelamkan Fields saat keduanya menjadi pusat perhatian di dalam SSE Arena Februari 24.

 

Berasal dari Dublin, Irlandia, Chris Fields (11-7-1) will also have a short trek to Belfast when he enters the cage on Februari 24. "The Housewives’ Choice "akan membuat debutnya di Bellator MMA, mengikuti sembilan tahun di bawah arahan promosi lokal, termasuk tiga penampilan di bawah pembangkit tenaga listrik Eropa BAMMA. Setelah berkompetisi di kelas menengah masuk 2015, Fields yang berusia 33 tahun kembali ke divisi kelas berat ringan, recording a first round submission victory over Dan Konecke at BAMMA 24. Fields has tallied finishes in each of his 11 karir menang, menjadikannya salah satu lawan yang paling mengancam bagi siapa pun yang menghalangi jalannya. Kini, produk SBG Irlandia akan terlihat membuat percikan di pertarungan pertamanya dengan Bellator MMA, saat dia mempersiapkan mantan gembong divisi.

 

Berasal dari Straban terdekat, Irlandia, pemain berusia 20 tahun James Gallagher (5-0) is one of the brightest stars in all “The Emerald Island.” At age 15, "The Strabanimal" pindah dari rumah untuk bergabung dengan Pelatih John Kavanagh di Straight Blast Gym (SBG), di mana dia sekarang berlatih bersama para petarung terbaik di negara ini termasuk Connor McGregor. Melakukan debut Bellator di London Juli lalu di London, Gallagher menindaklanjuti pada bulan Desember dengan kemenangan kuncian atas Anthony Taylor di depan penonton tuan rumah yang riuh di 3Arena di 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 Februari 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.

Diperbarui Bellator 173: McGeary vs.. Fields Kartu Utama:

Acara Utama Kelas Berat Ringan: Liam McGeary (11-1) vs. Chris Fields (11-7-1)

Fitur Kelas Bulu: 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) – Pertarungan Fitur Ringan
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) – Welter Bout
John ‘Johnny Jitzu’ Redmond (7-12) Vs. ‘The Nigerian Diamond’ Pelu Adetola (3-5) – Menengah Bout
Steve Owens (2-0) Vs. Jai Herbert (4-1) – Ringan Bout
Niall Smith (4-4) Vs. Daniel Rutkowski (1-2) – Bulu Bout
Blaine O’Driscoll (3-1) Vs. Ross McCorriston (0-0) – Bantam Bout
Andrew Murphy (0-1) Vs. Stephen Kilifin (2-1) – Bulu Bout

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

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