July 11 'Heat' Preview
(PRESS RELEASE) -- HEAT on July 11th is shaping up to be one of the
best fight cards assembled in the UK this year, as once again
Ultimate Challenge continue to raise the standard in match
making.
The featherweight main event will feature two up & coming stars of the sport pit their wits in what promises to be a fight for the MMA purists. Brad Wheeler is still on a high after his sensational win over the highly rated and TUF Contender, Wesley Murch. Although Brad took some substantial damage during the fight, he showed great maturity and composure, before executing a text book triangle choke forcing Wesley to tap. Dino Gametes is coming off a loss to former Cage Rage Champion and Bodog veteran, Brad Pickett, but not before inflicting some serious damage to Brad in the shape of some broken ribs. Dino gave a great account of himself and never looked outclassed by the more experienced Pickett. Both fighters are great grapplers with slick Jui Jitsu skills and this match thoroughly deserves its billing as the main event.
Richard Griffin versus Scott Jansen promises to be an all out war as both men go looking for a decisive and explosive win in the UK1 bout. Both men have great striking ability and should keep the fans on the edge of their seats.
Jake Bostwick versus Alex Reid is another great UK1 match up that has the potential to be an out and out war. Both men have devastating striking power and both will be keen to put on a show. Both fighters have great supporters and will raise the roof with their vocal support when both these men enter the cage.
Jack Mason will be looking to continue his winning streak against the tough, Dorlan O’Mally. Jack is rapidly becoming a fighter to watch as his powerhouse ground n pound style seems unstoppable, but will face a tough test against O’Mally. O’Mally has been in against the likes of Tom Watson and Ed Smith and will certainly be no pushover. This will be a hard hitting contest.
Ricky Andrews versus Dyson Roberts will prove to be an intriguing battle as Ricky makes his comeback after a horrific knee injury sustained while training. Ricky will be looking to start his comeback with a victory, but will face a resilient opponent in Dyson Roberts. Dyson, who came through the “Fighting Hurts” reality show, has proven himself to be a more than capable fighter with some great victories under his belt. This could be fight of the night with both fighters having a point to prove.
Chris Greig versus Shaun Lomas will be a great Middleweight contest. Chris has dropped down from Light Heavyweight, where he feels his powerhouse style will be better suited and will look to start his first fight at this weight with a decisive victory. Shaun Lomas will be looking to mark his Ultimate Challenge UK debut with a win, after his astounding performance of his second round TKO victory over Abdullah Hamden.
Luke Smith versus John Joe Ellis is rapidly becoming the most talked fight in the Grand Prix. The trash talk on the various internet mediums has been red hot as the build up to this fight reaches boiling point. Both men have devastating hands and knockout power that can be delivered in a split second. John Joe is coming off the back of his devastating 9 second demolition of Marcus Thomas, while Luke scored a decisive victory over Dragos Voiculescu with a textbook rear naked choke. Both men come from a boxing background and will be looking for a knockout win to take them through to the Lightweight Final. If there was ever a fight where you couldn’t afford to blink, this is it.
Wesley Johnson will be facing a late replacement in the shape of Ale Harvey, after the unfortunate pull out of Jamaine Watkins. Wesley will be looking to make his way to the final and extend his winning streak, while Alex will be looking to grab his opportunity and stake his claim to a first Grand Prix win. Both these fighters have an unbeaten record and will look to maintain it.
Jamaine Facey versus Nigel Whittear will be a matchup between two men that are comfortable, whether the fight stays standing or goes to the floor. Jamaine will be looking to bounce back from his disappointing loss to Michael Pastou at the last event, where he showed great striking ability, in what was a three round war. Nigel Whitear also suffered his last loss to Michael Pastou and will be looking to re establish himself as one of the leading Welterweights in the UK.
Max Henchey versus Giorgio Andrews will be a great Featherweight match between two tough opponents, who will give it everything in the cage. The London Shootfighter, Andrews will be looking to cement his place as one of the leading Featherweights in the UK, while, Henchey will be looking to bounce back from a loss at his last outing.
Dominic Plumb will be looking to create another stir after his explosive victory against Mark Brown at Ultimate Challenge- Unstoppable, which lasted an unbelievable 22 seconds. His opponent , Jody Cottham will be raring to go after a break from fighting , with both men looking to make a positive statement in this weight division.
Rafik Benziada will be looking to bounce back after his defeat against Jake Bostwick at Unstoppable and will face Earl Brown, who is making his Ultimate Challenge UK debut. Both Fighters have heavy hands and this should bring a bruising encounter that will keep you on the edge of your seats.
The featherweight main event will feature two up & coming stars of the sport pit their wits in what promises to be a fight for the MMA purists. Brad Wheeler is still on a high after his sensational win over the highly rated and TUF Contender, Wesley Murch. Although Brad took some substantial damage during the fight, he showed great maturity and composure, before executing a text book triangle choke forcing Wesley to tap. Dino Gametes is coming off a loss to former Cage Rage Champion and Bodog veteran, Brad Pickett, but not before inflicting some serious damage to Brad in the shape of some broken ribs. Dino gave a great account of himself and never looked outclassed by the more experienced Pickett. Both fighters are great grapplers with slick Jui Jitsu skills and this match thoroughly deserves its billing as the main event.
Richard Griffin versus Scott Jansen promises to be an all out war as both men go looking for a decisive and explosive win in the UK1 bout. Both men have great striking ability and should keep the fans on the edge of their seats.
Jake Bostwick versus Alex Reid is another great UK1 match up that has the potential to be an out and out war. Both men have devastating striking power and both will be keen to put on a show. Both fighters have great supporters and will raise the roof with their vocal support when both these men enter the cage.
Jack Mason will be looking to continue his winning streak against the tough, Dorlan O’Mally. Jack is rapidly becoming a fighter to watch as his powerhouse ground n pound style seems unstoppable, but will face a tough test against O’Mally. O’Mally has been in against the likes of Tom Watson and Ed Smith and will certainly be no pushover. This will be a hard hitting contest.
Ricky Andrews versus Dyson Roberts will prove to be an intriguing battle as Ricky makes his comeback after a horrific knee injury sustained while training. Ricky will be looking to start his comeback with a victory, but will face a resilient opponent in Dyson Roberts. Dyson, who came through the “Fighting Hurts” reality show, has proven himself to be a more than capable fighter with some great victories under his belt. This could be fight of the night with both fighters having a point to prove.
Chris Greig versus Shaun Lomas will be a great Middleweight contest. Chris has dropped down from Light Heavyweight, where he feels his powerhouse style will be better suited and will look to start his first fight at this weight with a decisive victory. Shaun Lomas will be looking to mark his Ultimate Challenge UK debut with a win, after his astounding performance of his second round TKO victory over Abdullah Hamden.
Luke Smith versus John Joe Ellis is rapidly becoming the most talked fight in the Grand Prix. The trash talk on the various internet mediums has been red hot as the build up to this fight reaches boiling point. Both men have devastating hands and knockout power that can be delivered in a split second. John Joe is coming off the back of his devastating 9 second demolition of Marcus Thomas, while Luke scored a decisive victory over Dragos Voiculescu with a textbook rear naked choke. Both men come from a boxing background and will be looking for a knockout win to take them through to the Lightweight Final. If there was ever a fight where you couldn’t afford to blink, this is it.
Wesley Johnson will be facing a late replacement in the shape of Ale Harvey, after the unfortunate pull out of Jamaine Watkins. Wesley will be looking to make his way to the final and extend his winning streak, while Alex will be looking to grab his opportunity and stake his claim to a first Grand Prix win. Both these fighters have an unbeaten record and will look to maintain it.
Jamaine Facey versus Nigel Whittear will be a matchup between two men that are comfortable, whether the fight stays standing or goes to the floor. Jamaine will be looking to bounce back from his disappointing loss to Michael Pastou at the last event, where he showed great striking ability, in what was a three round war. Nigel Whitear also suffered his last loss to Michael Pastou and will be looking to re establish himself as one of the leading Welterweights in the UK.
Max Henchey versus Giorgio Andrews will be a great Featherweight match between two tough opponents, who will give it everything in the cage. The London Shootfighter, Andrews will be looking to cement his place as one of the leading Featherweights in the UK, while, Henchey will be looking to bounce back from a loss at his last outing.
Dominic Plumb will be looking to create another stir after his explosive victory against Mark Brown at Ultimate Challenge- Unstoppable, which lasted an unbelievable 22 seconds. His opponent , Jody Cottham will be raring to go after a break from fighting , with both men looking to make a positive statement in this weight division.
Rafik Benziada will be looking to bounce back after his defeat against Jake Bostwick at Unstoppable and will face Earl Brown, who is making his Ultimate Challenge UK debut. Both Fighters have heavy hands and this should bring a bruising encounter that will keep you on the edge of your seats.
