Peter Queally (fighter) explained

Peter Queally
Other Names:The Showstopper
Birth Date:19 February 1985
Birth Place:Dungarvan, Ireland
Nationality:Irish
Weight Lb:155
Weight Class:Welterweight
Lightweight
Reach:74.5 in
Fighting Out Of:Dublin, Ireland
Team:Straight Blast Gym Ireland
Years Active:2012–present
Mma Kowin:3
Mma Decwin:10
Mma Koloss:2
Mma Decloss:6
Mma Draw:1
Mma Nc:1
Sherdog:81180

Peter Queally (born February 19, 1985) is an Irish mixed martial artist currently competing in Bellator's Lightweight division.[1] A professional competitor since 2012, he has also competed for Extreme Fighting Championship, BAMMA, Cage Warriors and Fight Nights Global.

Background

Born in Dungarvan, County Waterford[2] he is currently fighting out of Dublin, Ireland, he is a member of SBG Ireland with head coach John Kavanagh with notable teammates such as Conor McGregor, Artem Lobov & Gunnar Nelson. He is the owner/coach of SBG in Naas, County Kildare.[3] [4]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Queally began training Brazilian jiu-jitsu at the age of 21, where he eventually achieved his blue belt.[5]

Queally held an amateur record of 4–1 since the beginning of his Mixed Martial Artist career in 2010. Queally made his professional MMA debut in European based promotion Cage Contenders in 2012 and won via unanimous decision against opponent Kieran O'Donnell. Queally would quickly obtain three decision wins on the regional scene before making the step up to Cage Warriors, where he lost his first fight. Queally fought in South Africa for Extreme Fighting Championship, before fighting in Italy and Poland, where he won both of his fights.[6]

In 2016 Queally had two bouts in BAMMA, where he went 1-1.[7]

Fight Nights Global

Then, in 2017 came a series of bouts under the Fight Night Global banner which saw him compete in Russia and Kazakhstan. In his first bout, Queally faced Igor Egorov at Fight Nights Global 64 on April 27, 2017. He won the bout via unanimous decision.[8]

After losing a close majority decision to Islam Begidov at Fight Nights Global 72, Queally faced Kuat Khamitov at Fight Nights Global 80. After the bout was originally ruled a majority decision win for Kuat, the bout was overturned to a draw by the Russian MMA Union after they decided that Khamitov did no damage with the takedowns and rarely looked like he was in control of Queally at any point. Arguably, Queally did more damage in his defensive positions than Khamitov did looking to secure the Irishman on his back.[9] [10]

His stint in Fight Nights Global culminated in a sensational first-round finish of the then 24-3 Armenian standout David Khachatryan at Fight Nights Global 87: Khachatryan vs. Queally.[11] [12]

After making controversial comments in a post-fight interview comparing Ireland to Allah Peter Queally’s contract with Fight Nights Global was ended in the summer of 2018.[13]

Bellator MMA

With a record of 11-4-1, Queally signed with renowned American mixed martial arts promotion Bellator in 2018[14] [15] and lost his Bellator debut against fellow Irish fighter Myles Price at Bellator 217 on February 23, 2019, at the 3Arena Dublin, Ireland.[16] The fight was labeled as the "biggest fight in Irish MMA history" by fellow coach John Kavanagh due to the pair of fighters having previously trained under Straight Blast Gyms which Myles Price leaving to American Kickboxing Academy in San Jose, California to help current UFC Lightweight Champion Khabib Nurmagomedov spar[17] in Khabib's scheduled fight against Irish fighter Conor McGregor at UFC 229 on 7 October 2018. The fight ended with a split decision victory for Myles Price.[18] [19]

Queally face Ryan Scope on September 27, 2019, at Bellator 227. Making a come back, Queally defeated Scope via TKO in the second round.[20] [21]

Queally was scheduled to face Brent Primus at Bellator 240. However, Queally was forced to pull out on January 30, 2020, with a LCL tear. He stated that he was ‘absolutely devastated’ to not be featuring at the event.[22]

Queally faced Patricky Pitbull at Bellator 258 on May 7, 2021.[23] After Queally caused a cut on Patricky's forehead from an elbow while was on the bottom, the doctor stopped the fight between rounds after the cutman was unable to stop the bleeding.[24]

Queally rematched against Patricky Pitbull for Bellator 270 on November 5, 2021.[25] On October 6, 2021, Patricky's younger brother and Bellator MMA Lightweight Champion Patrício Pitbull announced he was vacating the title. Patricky Pitbull vs. Peter Queally was then set to be for the vacant Bellator MMA Lightweight Championship.[26] Queally lost the bout via second round technical knockout.[27]

Queally was scheduled to face Kane Mousah on February 25, 2022, at Bellator 275.[28] However, he was forced to withdraw due to an undisclosed injury.[29] [30]

Queally faced former UFC Lightweight champion Benson Henderson on September 23, 2022, at Bellator Dublin.[31] He lost the bout via unanimous decision.[32]

Queally faced Bryce Logan on February 25, 2023, at Bellator 291.[33] He lost the fight via TKO in the second round.[34]

Returning to welterweight, Queally faced Daniele Miceli on September 23, 2023 at Bellator 299.[35] The bout ended in a no contest after an illegal soccer kick in the opening minute of round one rendered Queally unable to continue.[36]

Mixed martial arts record

|-|NC|align=center||Daniele Miceli|NC (illegal soccer kick)|Bellator 299||align=center|1|align=center|0:26|Dublin, Ireland||-|Loss|align=center|13–8–1|Bryce Logan|TKO (elbow and punches)|Bellator 291||align=center|2|align=center|2:32|Dublin, Ireland||-|Loss|align=center||Benson Henderson|Decision (unanimous)|Bellator 285||align=center|5|align=center|5:00|Dublin, Ireland||-| Loss| align=center| 13–6–1| Patricky Pitbull| TKO (punches)| Bellator 270| | align=center| 2| align=center| 1:05| Dublin, Ireland| |-| Win| align=center|13–5–1| Patricky Pitbull|TKO (doctor stoppage)|Bellator 258||align=center|2|align=center|5:00|Uncasville, Connecticut, United States||-| Win| align=center|12–5–1| Ryan Scope| TKO (punches) | Bellator 227| | align=center|2| align=center|3:07| Dublin, Ireland||-| Loss| align=center|11–5–1| Myles Price| Decision (split)| Bellator 217| | align=center|3| align=center|5:00| Dublin, Ireland||-| Win| align=center|11–4–1| David Khachatryan| KO (punches) | Fight Nights Global 87: Khachatryan vs. Queally| | align=center|1| align=center|3:52| Rostov-on-Don, Russia||-| Draw| align=center|10–4–1| Kuat Khamitov| Draw (Overturned by Russian MMA Union)| Fight Nights Global 80: Khamitov vs. Queally| | align=center|5| align=center|5:00| Almaty, Kazakhstan| |-| Loss| align=center|10–4| Islam Begidov| Decision (majority)| Fight Nights Global 72: Hill vs. Engibaryan| | align=center|3| align=center|5:00| Sochi, Russia||-| Win| align=center|10–3| Igor Egorov| Decision (unanimous) | Fight Nights Global 64: Nam vs. Bagautinov| | align=center|3| align=center|5:00| Moscow, Russia||-| Win| align=center|9–3| Decky Dalton| Decision (unanimous) | Cage Legacy Fighting Championship 1| | align=center|3| align=center|5:00| Drogheda, Ireland| |-| Loss| align=center|8–3| Joe McColgan| Decision (unanimous)| BAMMA 26: Saadeh vs. Young| | align=center|3| align=center|5:00| Dublin, Ireland||-|Win| align=center|8–2| Nathan Jones| Decision (unanimous) | BAMMA 24: Ireland vs. England| | align=center|3| align=center|5:00| Dublin, Ireland||-| Win| align=center|7–2| Roberto Rigamonti| Decision (unanimous) | Venator FC 2: Schiavolin vs. Barnatt| | align=center|3| align=center|5:00| Rimini, Italy||-| Win| align=center|6–2| Tomasz Jakubiec| Decision (unanimous) | XCage 8/PLMMA 57| | align=center|3| align=center|5:00| Toruń, Poland||-| Loss| align=center|5–2| Igeu Kabesa| Decision (split)| Extreme Fighting Championship 40| | align=center|3| align=center|5:00| Johannesburg, South Africa||-| Win| align=center|5–1| Francois Kabulu| Decision (unanimous) | Extreme Fighting Championship 35| | align=center|3| align=center|5:00| Cape Town, South Africa||-| Win| align=center|4–1| Konrad Iwanowski| Decision (unanimous) | Cage Warriors Fighting Championship 70| | align=center|3| align=center|5:00| Dublin, Ireland||-| Loss| align=center|3–1| Chris Boujard| Decision (unanimous)| Cage Warriors Fighting Championship 63 | | align=center|3| align=center|5:00| Dublin, Ireland||-| Win| align=center|3–0| Diego Coloma| Decision (unanimous) | Cage Contender 16| | align=center|3| align=center|5:00| Dublin, Ireland||-| Win| align=center|2–0| Mick Kay| Decision (unanimous) | OMMAC 15: Legacy| | align=center|3| align=center|5:00| Liverpool, England||-| Win| align=center|1–0| Kieran O'Donnell| Decision (unanimous) | Cage Contender 12| | align=center|3| align=center|5:00| Dublin, Ireland|[37]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2022-04-11 . Fight Matrix fighter profile-Peter Queally . 2022-04-11 . fightmatrix.com . en-US.
  2. Web site: A Waterford MMA fighter is becoming a big name in South Africa. Dollery. Paul. The42. en. 2019-07-14.
  3. Web site: SBG Naas. SBG Naas. en-US. 2019-07-14.
  4. News: Failure is a great teacher - Queally. en-GB. BBC Sport. 2021-11-04.
  5. Web site: 2021-11-04 . Peter Queally: Fighter by accident, forged by heartbreak . 2022-04-11 . bbc.co.uk . en-US.
  6. Web site: 2021-11-03 . ‘Winning a world title is my dream’: Peter Queally at the forefront of potentially historic day for Irish MMA . 2022-04-11 . themaclife.com . en-US.
  7. Web site: 2022-04-11 . Peter Queally BAMMA record . 2022-04-11 . bamma.com . en-US.
  8. Web site: April 28, 2017. Fight Nights Global 64 Results: Nam Head Kicks Bagautinov At The Final Bell. combatpress.com.
  9. Web site: 2017-11-26. Peter Queally Defeated In Close Majority Decision Loss At FNG 80. 2021-11-04. MMAnytt.com. en-US.
  10. Web site: Peter Queally's time with Russian promotion likely over following Allah comment. 2021-11-04. SportsJOE.ie. en.
  11. Web site: Balfe. John. 2021-11-03. ‘Winning a world title is my dream’: Peter Queally at the forefront of potentially historic day for Irish MMA. 2021-11-04. en-US.
  12. Web site: 2018-05-19 . Fight Nights Global 87 results: Queally upsets in headliner, Krylov is new 205-pound champion . 2022-04-11 . mmajunkie.usatoday.com . en-US.
  13. Web site: Peter Queally's time with Russian promotion likely over following Allah comment. 2021-11-04. SportsJOE.ie. en.
  14. Web site: SBG Ireland's Peter Queally Signs For Bellator MMA. Cunningham. Cillian. 2018-09-06. Pundit Arena. en-GB. 2019-07-15.
  15. Web site: 2018-09-05 . Peter Queally, Leah McCourt sign for Bellator . 2022-04-11 . mmafighting.com. en-US.
  16. Web site: Biggest grudge match in Irish MMA history ends in victory for Myles Price. SportsJOE.ie. en. 2019-07-15.
  17. Web site: Former SBG fighter Myles Price helps Khabib Nurmagomedov for UFC 229, calls out Peter Queally. Carroll. Peter. 2018-09-25. MMA Fighting. 2019-07-15.
  18. Web site: Anderson. Jay. 2019-02-23. Bellator 217 Results: Myles Price Earns Split Decision Over Peter Queally. 2021-10-07. Cageside Press. en-US.
  19. Web site: 2019-02-23 . PETER QUEALLY VS MYLES PRICE . 2022-04-11 . mmafighting.com . en-US.
  20. Web site: Bellator 227, Bellator Dublin results: Benson Henderson, James Gallagher, Michael Page all victorious. 2021-10-07. www.sportingnews.com. en.
  21. Web site: 2020-07-24 . Peter Queally relives wild comeback over Ryan Scope at Bellator 227 . 2022-04-11 . mmajunkie.usatoday.com . en-US.
  22. Web site: 2020-01-30 . I have been forced to withdraw from Bellator Dublin due to and LCL tear . 2022-04-11 . twitter.com . en-US.
  23. Web site: Cruz. Guilherme. 26 March 2021. Patricky Freire vs. Peter Queally targeted for Bellator 258. 26 March 2021. MMA Fighting. en.
  24. Web site: 2021-05-08. Bellator 258 results: Conor McGregor training partner Peter Queally stops Patricky Freire in bloodbath. 2021-05-08. MMA Junkie. en-US.
  25. Web site: 2021-08-24. 'Bellator 270: Gallagher vs. Mix' official for Nov. 5 in Dublin, adds 'Pitbull' vs. Queally rematch. 2021-08-24. MMA Junkie. en-US.
  26. Web site: Mike Heck. October 6, 2021. Patricio Pitbull vacates lightweight title; Peter Queally vs. Patricky Pitbull elevated to title fight at Bellator 270. October 6, 2021. MMAFighting.com.
  27. Web site: Anderson. Jay. 2021-11-05. Bellator 270 Results: Patricky Pitbull Becomes First to Stop Peter Queally, Wins Lightweight Title. 2021-11-06. Cageside Press. en-US.
  28. Web site: 2021-12-16 . Peter Queally vs. Kane Mousah co-headlines Bellator Dublin on Feb. 25 . 2022-04-11 . MMA Junkie . en-US.
  29. Web site: 2022-02-21 . Injury scratches Peter Queally from Bellator 275; Leah McCourt vs. Sinead Kavanagh promoted to co-main event . 2022-04-11 . MMA Fighting . en-US.
  30. Web site: 2022-02-21 . Peter Queally forced to withdraw from Bellator 275 . 2022-04-21. severemma.com . en-US.
  31. Web site: 2022-03-23 . Benson Henderson vs. Peter Queally added to Bellator Dublin card . 2022-04-11 . MMA Junkie . en-US.
  32. Web site: Anderson . Jay . 2022-09-23 . Bellator 285: Benson Henderson Wins Smooth Decision Over Peter Queally . 2022-09-24 . Cageside Press . en-US.
  33. Web site: Critchfield . Tristen . Two Bouts Added to Bellator 291 Main Card in Dublin . 1 December 2022 . Sherdog . en.
  34. News: Kavanagh wins on injury return but Queally beaten . en-GB . BBC Sport . 2023-02-26.
  35. Web site: 2023-06-26 . Bellator 299 adds four fights with European fan favorites to Dublin lineup . 2023-06-27 . MMA Junkie . en-US.
  36. Web site: 2023-09-23 . Bellator 299 video: Daniele Miceli vs. Peter Queally ends in no contest after illegal head kick ruled accidental . 2023-09-24 . MMA Junkie . en-US.
  37. Web site: Sherdog.com. Peter Queally. Sherdog.

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