Credit: BAMMA/Richard Blackburn
BAMMA have announced the signing of K1 standout Regis "The First" Sugden on a long term deal. He faces Ben "The Handyman" Dearden in a Bantamweight bout at the BAMMA 17 prelims at the Victoria Warehouse, Manchester on 6th December. Both fighters will be making their pro debuts.
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Regis "The First" Sugden Vs. Ben "The Handyman" Dearden (Bantamweight)
Regis "The First" Sugden is already known as one of the country’s most explosive stand up fighters, with a 50 per cent knock out record as a professional K-1 kickboxer. Regis has been honing his MMA skills alongside some of the best in the business, such as World No Gi Jiu-Jitsu Bronze medallist Ranjeet Bara and Suggy’s Gym-based international wrestling coach Krzysiek Adamczyk.
After his latest victory, in Newark earlier this month, he was described by BAMMA commentator Malcolm Martin as possibly the most exciting prospect in what has become the fast growing sport in the last decade.
Regis himself had the following to say:
"Signing with BAMMA the UK's biggest MMA promotion is amazing I cant wait to showcase my skills on the big stage."
Ben "The Handyman" Dearden is also making his pro debut at BAMMA 17. Previously Ben has competed on BAMMA Fight Night: Pascu Vs. Chadwick, where he submitted James Reece via 2nd round armbar. Fighting out of the HAMMA in St. Helens, Merseyside. Ben had the following to say:
"I'm going to drag him into deep water and see if he can swim! Diversity is the tool of Champions"
Jude Samuel BAMMA Matchmaker commented:
"I’m extremely excited by BAMMA's acquisition of Regis Sugden. The Sugden family has a deep history in combat sports and, with Regis heading into the world of MMA, there are exciting times ahead for UK Mixed Martial Arts. We know that he will make a massive impact in the sport, as his brother Chad has in the world of K1. These are exciting times for BAMMA. However that being said Ben Dearden brings a big test for the debutant and is hungry for the challenge that lays ahead on BAMMA."
BAMMA 17 Fightcard (With more additions to come)
BAMMA 17 MAIN CARD
LIGHTWEIGHT MAIN EVENT
Colin Fletcher vs. Michael Brightmon
WELTERWEIGHT CO-MAIN EVENT
Walter Gahadza vs. Mickael Lebout
LIGHTWEIGHT BOUT
Martin Stapleton vs. Jeremy Petley
LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT BOUT
Oli Thompson vs. Brett McDermott
BAMMA 17 PRELIMS
FEATHERWEIGHT BOUT
Andy Craven vs. Greg Severs
MIDDLEWEIGHT BOUT
Lee Chadwick Vs. Conor Cooke
LIGHTWEIGHT BOUT
Mark Diakiese vs. Kane Mousah
FEATHERWEIGHT BOUT
Zi Shah Vs. Brendan Loughnane
LIGHTWEIGHT BOUT
Jack McGann Vs. Kayvan Fallah
FEATHERWEIGHT BOUT
Khalad Radman Vs. Paul Douglas
BANTAMWEIGHT BOUT
Regis Sugden Vs. Ben Dearden
FLYWEIGHT BOUT
Michael Cutting vs. Mike Grundy
FLYWEIGHT BOUT
Sam Creasey vs. Mick Gerrard
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