Press Release – (July 25th.12) Europe’s leading Mixed Martial Arts promotion, BAMMA, is proud to announce a further Lightweight bout to the BAMMA 10 card as Jeremy Petley is set to face Dyson Roberts at London Wembley on 15th September. The event is to be live televised on Fight Network.
London Canadian, Jeremy Petley, fights out of London Fight factory with a record of 7-4-1. Deadly on his feet and worse on the ground, this all round talent is renowned for being utterly indefatigable.
Petley said:
“I’m happy to be back fighting on one of the biggest promotions in Europe and I plan on cementing my position on the BAMMA roster starting with a convincing victory over Dyson Roberts. I don’t plan on going to the judges. I will be stopping Dyson within 3 rounds.”
Petley’s MMA coach, Luiz Ribeiro said:
“Jeremy and all of us are feeling really confident about this fight. We know that Jeremy’s opponent is a tough guy who comes from a strong camp, but we are working really hard in all areas to make sure that Jeremy will bring the win to London Fight Factory.
As far as how the fight will go, we train Jeremy to be ready for anything, as ultimately things can change a lot once that that cage door closes.
Fighting at BAMMA is always exciting. The crowd that follows the show is great; and you can expect not only an outstanding fight from Jeremy, but we fully aim to bring fight of the night.
Dyson Roberts (5-2-0) makes a fierce prospect with a history of smashing his way to victory via GnP, usually in the first round. A firm crowd favourite wherever he’s fought, Roberts’s fights are certainly not a spectacle for the faint hearted.
Dyson Roberts said:
“I’m feeling both nervous and excited for my upcoming fight, as I always do. It’s on a massive stage so I’m just trying to make sure that doesn’t get to me. I consider Jeremy Petley a very game and competent Mixed Martial Artist and it will make a great fight for MMA fans to watch. However, although I think he is a good fighter, I believe I’m better. I feel this because of the way I train, where I train and the guys I train with, my family Team Titan.
I feel I know what he’ll want to do and I’ve got a game plan to execute. The judges might as well take a break because they won’t be needed: Out of the 7 fights I’ve won, none have gone to the 3rd and only 2 have made it to the 2nd. I finish fights.
I’m not taking anything from Petley but I’m a fighter, with a fighter spirit, heart and a fighter’s confidence that I will win and that I will stop him.”
BAMMA’s Head of Talent Relations, Jude Samuel, said:
“It’s a cliché in this industry to say that a fight will be a war, but if I could use that term to describe just one fight ever again, then this is surely the fight. Dyson Roberts can be guaranteed to bring on a fierce attack, but Petley is the more experienced fighter who we’ve seen benefit from a greater range of skills in the cage. I expect Petley to fully be able to challenge Roberts where other fighters have failed. This fiery match-up is set to tear up the crowd.”
About BAMMA:
BAMMA (The British Association of Mixed Martial Arts) is a premier European MMA organization that launched in June 2009 with the aim of delivering Mixed Martial Arts events that fully capture the entertainment and sporting prowess on display in the world’s fastest growing sport. To achieve this aim, BAMMA brought together a team of skilled individuals with a wealth of combined experience across Television Production, Event Organisation and Mixed Martial Arts. BAMMA’s combination of arena sized venues, stunning fight cards and exceptional production values has led to BAMMA’s position as one of Europe’s most recognisable MMA brands. With a highly experienced team each BAMMA event always delivers a highly anticipated and unique Mixed Martial Arts experience.
ABOUT LONSDALE:
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