Bellator London promises to continue the promotion’s strong start to their new plans for the European scene, as a host of talented Irish and UK fighters appear alongside some revered veterans. After the incredible success of Bellator Dublin in the Irish capital in February, several of those who made appearances on that night are set to return to the Bellator …
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One of the landmark events in the history of Irish MMA is upon us and with that in mind, we’ve made up a list of everything you’ll need to know going in. Who’s fighting? The entire fight-card, as it was made available to the media from Bellator, will read as follows: Main card Bantamweight Main Event: James Gallagher (7-1) vs. …
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Team Ryano veteran Myles Price is keeping his eyes on the prize despite the fact that his fight with Peter Queally has been called the biggest in Irish MMA history. Coach John Kavanagh was among the first to elevate the Bellator Dublin co-main event to this level, citing the uniquely relevant narrative that has formed between the two as a …
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The full lineup for next month’s Bellator Dublin in the Irish capital’s 3Arena has been announced and features a host of the finest fighters the country has to offer. We had speculated in recent weeks about the identities of those who would feature on the eagerly anticipated return to the 3Arena and now, we have the event’s full lineup (via …
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Irishman, Myles Price made headlines around the world in 2018 when it was discovered that the former SBG prospect and Conor McGregor sparring partner was training with Khabib Nurmagomedov at AKA in preparation for the pair’s showdown at UFC 229. Price was branded a ‘rat’ and a ‘traitor’ over his involvement with team Khabib in the lead up to UFC 229, …
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The much anticipated Bellator 218: Dublin card in February is taking shape. The 3Arena hosts one of the biggest MMA promotions on February 23, and it is headlined by Straight Blast Gym star James Gallagher, who faces Steven Graham in the hopes of rebounding from his first professional defeat earlier this year. His SBG teammate Peter Queally was recently announced …
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A week has passed since the news broke that Bellator are returning to Dublin next year and in the time since, it has become increasingly clear that Scott Coker and co. have crafted an opportunity to do something incredible on February 23. Cast your minds back to the summer of 2014. In the week that led up to the UFC’s second trip …
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Peter Queally has been confirmed (via MMAFighting) for a lightweight clash with Myles Price, a former SBG fighter who joined AKA and helped Khabib Nurmagomedov in his preparations to fight his old teammate Conor McGregor. Myles Price is a former training-partner of Conor McGregor’s in SBG Ireland, one who seemingly has some less-than-positive memories of working with the UFC superstar. …
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Bellator grabbed quite a few European headlines after they signed a large number of Irish fighters in one quick swoop earlier this year and with a return to Dublin set for February 2019, it looks as though they are gearing up for something special. Memories of 2014’s UFC Dublin passed through my mind upon hearing the original announcement in the …
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SBG Ireland’s Peter Queally has become the latest in a long line of Irish mixed martial artists to have signed for Bellator MMA. Scott Coker’s promotion announced the signing of several Irish MMA fighters a few weeks ago. Dipping deeply into BAMMA’s pool of talent, all of a sudden, Bellator have become something of a hotspot for the country’s up-and-comers. Now, one …
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SBG Ireland’s Peter Queally scored his first win by way of finish after a career that has spanned fifteen professional fights. What a night it was for SBG Ireland welterweight Peter Queally as he managed to record his first ever win by way of knockout in a fight where he was the bookie’s underdog. Facing David Khachatryan, who held a …
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Welterweight Joe McColgan came into his BAMMA 26 bout at Dublin’s 3Arena with a record of 1-0, but very few people watching would ever have guessed that the man was a novice professional based on his performance. Despite the fact that he was facing a man with ten fights to his name, eight of which were wins, and only weeks …
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In total, nine SBG Ireland fighters will take to the cage at Dublin’s 3Arena tonight, September 10th, as part of BAMMA 26. Two others were originally scheduled to compete as well but Chris Fields’ fight with BAMMA light-heavyweight champion Paul Craig was scrapped when the undefeated Scot was forced to withdraw through injury. That bout was replaced in the headline …
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UFC Featherweight champion Conor McGregor is the new undisputed pay-per-view king of the UFC. The Dubliner now lays claim to the two highest-selling UFC pay-per-views of all time, with UFC 202 reportedly pulling in an estimated 1.65 million buys in the USA alone, according to MMAFighting’s Dave Meltzer. McGregor now holds three of the top four selling UFC pay-per-view’s of all time, …
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Before he sets sail for Dublin’s 3 Arena this Saturday, SBG Ireland’s Peter Queally spoke to FOX’s At The Buzzer about his most devastating win to date. September 10 sees the 30-year-old compete at BAMMA 26 against Northern Ireland’s Joe McColgan, but it was his win over Sean Davit in 2011 that Queally discussed recently with FOX. When asked how to …
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The burgeoning scene of Irish MMA has just gotten more interesting, with the impending announcement of an Irish star on Bellator’s roster. Straight Blast Gym head coach John Kavanagh revealed the exciting news, with one of his charges poised to compete in MMA’s second largest promotion. Announcement this weekend! Time for another @SBG_Ireland fighter to hit the big stage….but who?? pic.twitter.com/jNnMQXrI7f …
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BAMMA returns to Dublin’s 3Arena tonight and we take a look at 5 of the most exciting Irish prospects who will display their talents at the show. _____ Cian Cowley Cowley takes on Liverpool’s Jay Moogan in what will be the only amateur contest on the card. Despite this status, however, it’s a fight that will garner plenty of …
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Conor McGregor is no doubt rearing to go for his UFC 196 lightweight championship bout with Rafael dos Anjos. The March 5 blockbuster showdown is almost upon us, and the inmpending weight-cut looks ever more palatable for Conor McGregor, as he moves up to 155lbs. for the first time in over three years. Pictured with SBG Ireland teammate Peter Queally, …
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