Bellator 173 Recap: McGeary and Gallagher Triumph in Belfast
Bellator 173 took place on February 24, 2017, at the SSE Arena in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Liam McGeary stopped Brett McDermott by doctor stoppage in the second round, and James Gallagher won by submission in the co-main event.
McGeary Wins the Main Event
Former Bellator light heavyweight champion Liam McGeary defeated Brett McDermott by TKO after a doctor stoppage at 1:06 of Round 2. McDermott took the bout on three days’ notice. The damage from McGeary’s strikes led the ringside physicians to end the fight.
Gallagher Submits Medvedovsky
James Gallagher submitted Kirill Medvedovsky with a rear-naked choke at 2:53 of Round 1. The result kept Gallagher unbeaten at 6–0.
Other Main-Card Results
Iony Razafiarison defeated Sinead Kavanagh by unanimous decision (30–27, 30–26, 30–25). Alex Lohore submitted Colin Fletcher with a rear-naked choke at 2:42 of Round 2. Shay Walsh defeated James McErleane by unanimous decision.
The event before Bellator 173 was Bellator 172; the following card was Bellator 174.
Selected Bout Results
- Liam McGeary defeated Brett McDermott by TKO (Doctor Stoppage); round 2, 1:06.
- James Gallagher defeated Kirill Medvedovsky by Submission (Rear-Naked Choke); round 1, 2:53.
- Iony Razafiarison defeated Sinead Kavanagh by Decision (Unanimous); round 3, 5:00.
- Alex Lohore defeated Colin Fletcher by Submission (Rear-Naked Choke); round 2, 2:42.
- Shay Walsh defeated James McErlean by Decision (Unanimous); round 3, 5:00.
These 5 selected results include 2 bouts decided on the scorecards and 3 finishes recorded before a decision. The methods show how the winners reached their results, while the round and time distinguish early stoppages from contests that reached the scheduled distance. Together, these outcomes provide a broader picture of the event alongside the headline bout described above.
Among these selected bouts, Liam McGeary faced Brett McDermott. Their recorded outcome was TKO (Doctor Stoppage), with the official result listed in round 2 at 1:06.
Sources
MMA Fighting: Bellator 173 results; MMA Fighting: McGeary stops McDermott.
Article Tags
Bellator, Bellator 173, Mixed Martial Arts
