After the success of UFC Fight Night: McGregor vs. Brandao in Dublin just under a month ago the professional MMA cage returns to the fair city on August 16th as Cage Warriors 70 takes place in Dublin City University’s Helix Arena. Headlining the card is Donegal’s Joseph Duffy in his return to the sport after an unbeaten spell as a boxer. The twittersphere has been rife with excitement about, not only, the main event but the whole of the stacked card. Here are a selection of the best micro blogs to whet your appetite for Saturday night.
Duffy returns.
What have we got in store for #CWFC70 in Dublin on August 16? Here's a sneak preview… pic.twitter.com/pKf9gr2zGw
— Cage Warriors (@CageWarriors) July 4, 2014
He has a special cut for a special occasion.
Check this out ready for @CageWarriors 70 this Saturday big thanks to @DamonNo1Barber this boys a genius pic.twitter.com/I8VrPGwGiQ
— Joe Duffy (@Duffy_MMA) August 12, 2014
Former Cage Warriors welterweight champion is excited to see who can follow in his footsteps.
https://twitter.com/PendredMMA/status/498814639405547520
His teammate is more than happy to put on a show.
I love fight week! Train, chill , relax and wait to have a little fun on Saturday. Dam im excited #CWFC70
— james gallagher (@StrabanimalMMA) August 10, 2014
While Paul Redmond prepares to do the same.
Here's @RedserMma putting in serious work ahead of #CWFC70 pic.twitter.com/URGIMHCAuy
— Andrew McGahon (@andrewmcgahon_) August 6, 2014
It’s not only the Irish fighters who are confident.
Looking forward to fighting in Dublin August 16th on @CageWarriors, be looking to make it 7-0 as a professional #CWFC70 #TeamNG
— Dean Garnett (@dean_garnett) July 23, 2014
Jake Bostwick is a man of action, rather than words.
https://twitter.com/jakebostwick/status/498764370642755584
By the sounds of it, so is his opponent.
Another day in paradise. Off to get punched in the face by @honeybadgermma and @peterqueally
— chris fields (@chrisfieldsmma) July 29, 2014
There will be one lucky Mammy in attendance for her birthday.
My mother's birthday on Saturday. What does she want for gift? 2 x cageside tickets for @CageWarriors to cheer on the 7 @SBG_Ireland guys!
— Coach JK (@John_Kavanagh) August 12, 2014
And one lucky referee in attendance for his birthday too.
Dublin Ireland this weekend for stacked @CageWarriors can't wait. My birthday same day, let's have a Guinness afterwards, see you there :-)
— Marc Goddard (@marcgoddard_uk) August 11, 2014
Andy Young is looking to add another chapter to his story.
Check out my documentary! https://t.co/tPWmJS7A27 On Saturday i will continue my rise to the top! Honoured to do fight on @CageWarriors
— Andy Young (@andytazyoung) August 12, 2014
Limerick’s Catherine Costigan is utilizing technology to get the most out of her preparations.
One of my biggest tools is controlling my breathing. @physiopdw is ahead of his time. Prep @CageWarriors #cwfc70 pic.twitter.com/zBpSWaktOf
— Catherine Costigan (@alphafemalewar) August 11, 2014
While her opponent keeps it simple.
Détendez-vous, lisez le portrait de Noelia Molina, une nana qui pratique le #MMA à #Monaco. http://t.co/tRbl3xPfNU pic.twitter.com/VFv3Oh5Nea
— Code Sport Monaco (@CodeSportMonaco) July 17, 2014
Cage Warriors take a trip down memory lane to get the fans ready.
Legends of Cage Warriors: Eire http://t.co/mAaq5xQOje featuring @Duffyboxing @TheNotoriousMMA
— Cage Warriors TV (@CageWarriorsTV) August 10, 2014
And, it’s working.
I no the UFC is Back this weekend but man I can't wait for Cage Warriors and the return of @Duffyboxing been too long
— Will Martin (@WillMartinMMA) August 11, 2014
Full list of fights and times for Saturday.
Cage Warriors 70: Full Card and Schedule http://t.co/XdnnKjk9Tm @Duffyboxing @RedserMma @honeybadgermma @prospectkiller @andytazyoung
— SevereMMA.com (@SevereMMA) August 5, 2014