Scottish MMA star Chris “The Bad Guy” Bungard has been lined up to replace Ireland’s Peter Queally on Bellator’s upcoming Dublin card, where he will take on former Bellator lightweight champion Brent Primus (9-1) at the 3Arena on Saturday, February 22.
Bungard burst onto the world stage 12 months ago marking his Bellator debut with a slick first round submission victory over former BAMMA two division world champion, Terry Brazier, and the Holytown man has since gone on to prove himself as a real fans favourite thanks to his charismatic personality, exciting fighting style and willingness to fight anyone, anytime.
Dublin is familiar territory for Bungard, with the 31 year old having made the short trip across the Irish Sea on many occasions to train at SBG, the home of UFC star Conor McGregor.
But this time the Scottish Hit Squad fighter is set to compete in the city he holds close to his heart and go down in history as the first Scottish fighter to headline a Bellator card.
Speaking exclusively to Record Sport , Bungard said: “I’m taking this fight on only a few weeks notice. Obviously I would have liked a full fight camp to prepare, but I need to jump at this opportunity. This will be a very tough fight against the former champion, but I will take it to him.
“It is a dream to fight in Dublin, Ireland and an honour to be the first Scottish fighter to headline a major promotion".
Tickets to Bellator Dublin are on sale via Ticketmaster.ie and Bellator.com, as well as the 3Arena box office.
