If all goes according to plan, Conor McGregor training partner Charlie Ward will be fighting at home once again. The SBG Ireland product is currently being targeted to take on Italy’s Pietro Penini in a middleweight matchup at Bellator 227 in Dublin. Wednesday, a promotion official confirmed to MMA Junkie the booking is being “targeted,” but is not finalized at this time. Fansided MMA was the first to report the bout. Bellator 227 will take place Friday, Sept. 27 at 3Arena in Dublin, Ireland
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Charlie Ward vs. Pietro Penini targeted for Bellator 227 – MMA Junkie