The first three fights for UFC Glasgow on July 16th have been revealed.
The Daily Record carried an exclusive on the first three fights to be announced for the second UFC event in Glasgow with tickets going on sale in June.
Paul ‘Bearjew’ Craig (9-1) will make his highly anticipated return against Khalil Rountree, an Ultimate Fighter finalist with a record of 6-2. Craig was excited ahead of his return after his loss to Tyson Pedro.
Speaking to the Record Craig was quoted as saying, “I have never fought in my home country as a professional so to be added to the card in Glasgow, 10 minutes away from my home is incredible.”
“Hearing the Scottish fans cheering for me as I walk out into the arena on July 16 will be spectacular.”
“I hope MMA in Scotland and across the UK continues to grow. The sport here is getting more and more exposure, and I want more athletes from Scotland to get the recognition they deserve.”
The Scot wasn’t the only fight announced, with Welshman Jack Marshman (21-6) also announced for the card in a middleweight fight against Canadian Ryan Janes (9-2). The middleweight division is a pretty stacked one, so they will both be looking to impress.
Paul Craig’s team mate Mark Godbeer will also be making a return to the Octagon, soon after his last victory. Godbeer who moved from England to join the Scottish Hit Squad team is set to take on Justin Willis (4-1) who will be making his UFC debut in Glasgow.
With UFC Glasgow 1 being such a massive success, the promotion are obviously keen to take advantage of the growth of MMA in Scotland. Adding Craig to the card is a sign that they have belief in the talent the country has generated – with some top quality fighters vying for a call up to the promotion.
We expect some more fights will be announced in due course.Who do you think should be on the card?
Tickets for UFC FIGHT NIGHT: GLASGOW go on sale to the general public on Friday, June 2.
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95 Responses
Darren Loftus
Stephen Deighan fancy this????
Barry Crawford ??
Hope bearjew don’t come to the face off wearing the cliché kilt etc like last time..that’s like conor walking in with a leprechaun outfit on??
When McGregor fights…I will watch
Cameron Cole!!
I’ll keep you posted because my party just told me they canceled …… I’m pretty heated about it right now. Thought it would be nice to go with friends for once instead of covering from press row…. well that was a mistake!!!! I’m working things out with Bellator as we speak I might be on press row tonight but by sure
Scott Duncan Joe Dunn
I’ll be covering Bellator tonight from Mohegan Sun Arena for us guys via @PureEVilMMA twitter page and I’ll be tagging MMaUK under every update as usual.
Jamie Renwick
Craig Tobin
Ross Rae
Taylor Springett
Eliot Ardrey Michael Mcglade
yaaass good start
Mark McAllister
David McSorley Laurie Young
What about Jo jo!
David Thain
Jamie Sibbald Robbie Mcclure
Ross Wallace there’s 3
Paul Collins Michael Donald
Craig Gourlay
Danielle Molloy Gary Connor Gary Sutherland Ryan Dillon
Godbeer I’m looking forward too. If Ray gets through this weekend ok he’ll be announced
Vraye – first 3 announced 🙂
Eilidh Walton Kieran Young
Decent match up man
Defos needs this one to the mat asap, Khalil is so explosive on the feet
Alan Rose
Jordan Andrew
Kayla Murdoch
Nicky SP
Lee Mchenry he’s fighting Khalil ?
When is it mate, July?
Fri 2nd June for tickets Marc Young
Jordan McCrory tickets on sale June 2nd mate, couple fights announced
Yass man
Cnochúr MC Mcgrory
Redemption
Sandra Lang xx
Yasss im buzzing now ? tell him i want front row seats ? xxx
Damian Bathgate
Tickets end of may x
Gavin Kevin
Craig Tibbits
Matthew Meser Jack Smith
Ally Bennett Neil Kermack Simon Kermack
Aye, not the easiest of opponents?
Adam McAlpine Steven McIver
Ross Turner
James Grierson
That will be a good fight!
Jordan Struthers
Chrissy Hall Paul Francis?
Tough fight for him, seen Rountree on Ultimate Fighter ??
Lewis Ninian
Not impressed other than the Craig fight tbh ?
Agree. Quite underwhelming tbh
If Stevie wins we know we’ll get him on the card but it defo needs Whiteford and JoJo at least
Jordan Mcculley Ryan Muir Ryan Lambie
Yass get tickets sorted for it defo
Steven McEwan
Mate he’s fighting that guy that soccer kicked the guy in the ultimate fighter and tko’d him – that’s a belter of a fight
Ian Binnie
All understandable fights mate wonder who there gonna get to headline can’t see it being a brit
A think it might be somebody like gunner vs maia
U think maia would fight on a small card out side brazil
Dave Bell
James Brown
Should be a good fight that
Craig Lamont
Sherryl Stephen
Christopher Bell
You should go to that mate it will be buzzing
Darren Cree