Bellator MMA will host a special fan event where supporters can meet legendary fighter Royce Gracie in Dublin this weekend.
The Square Shopping Centre in Tallaght will host the Bellator Dublin Fan Fest on Sunday afternoon, which will promote the show's return to Ireland later this year. Peter Queally will face Benson Henderson in the main event of the promotion's next Irish show on September 23, and will be meeting fans this weekend ahead of the fight.
Queally will be joined by his coach John Kavanagh, the original UFC champion Gracie and a host of other big Irish names including Ciaran Clarke and Leah McCourt. Fans will be invited to take pictures at the free event, which will feature signed merchandise giveaways, competitions and photo opportunities.
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Fans will also get the chance to meet the Bellator ring girls including model Louise McKie. Love Island star Maura Higgins was once a ring girl for the MMA promotion before she shot to fame in the TV show.
The event will take place from 12pm to 3pm at The Square, and fans who can't make it will be able to listen to a live broadcast on FM104 throughout the afternoon. The first 500 who attend will be given a free t-shirt commemorating Bellator Dublin.
SBG Ireland lightweight Queally will face former UFC champion Henderson in a fight that could earn a title shot for the winner. The Irishman just faced Patricky Pitbull for the gold, and is keen to make a trilogy after winning their initial meeting and losing the rematch for the belt.
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