Big wins for Irish fighters as Ukraine’s Yaroslav Amosov unifies title before heading back to war-zone
“I’m happy because I think I gave my country a good day.” Bellator returned to the 3 Arena in Dublin, on Saturday, for their Welterweight unification bout. Yaroslav Amosov would rematch Logan Storley in a fight that would see the champion return to action for the first time since defending his native Ukraine in the […]
3 years ago
Bellator Dublin – A closer look at Wicklow’s Richie Smullen
From school halls to the 3Arena. Father of one, Richie Smullen (3-1-1) is living proof that hard work and dedication pays off. The Arklow native is one of many prospects coming out of Straight Blast Gym Ireland. Such was his talent, SBG teammate and former UFC featherweight, Artem Lobov, paid for Smullen to travel to […]
7 years ago
Bellator are after signing 16 fighters who fight out of Ireland
The promotion is turning green
8 years ago
Tough UFC debut for Wicklow man Richie Smullen
An Irish man hasn’t won a UFC debut since Joseph Duffy in 2015. And, although there will remain high hopes for Arklow’s finest Richie Smullen, the submission king found himself at the wrong side of a submission on Friday night. It’s been a hell of a ride for the SBG fighter who made The Ultimate […]
8 years ago
Undefeated Irishman Richie Smullen eliminated from the Ultimate Fighter under bizarre circumstances
Even Daniel Cormier teared up
8 years ago