BAMMA Flyweight Champion Rany Saadeh Re-Signs With BAMMA

Jan 13, 2016

(PRESS RELEASE) -- BAMMA Flyweight Champion Rany Saadeh has today Re-signed his contract with the promotion on a new Multi-Fight deal. One of the most exciting prospects in the European Flyweight division, Rany last defended his Flyweight title against Shaj Haque at BAMMA 23: Night Of Champions.

Rany Saadeh (8-1) from Berlin, Germany made his BAMMA debut in 2013 against Danny Missin at BAMMA 13, he won via TKO in the second round and went on to face Mahmood Besharate for his next appearance at BAMMA 15. After securing a hard fought unanimous decision, Saadeh was granted the title shot against Jody Collins at BAMMA Fight Night Liverpool. Saadeh took the victory and the title and then went on to defend his belt against Shaj 'Superman' Hague at BAMMA 23: Night of Champions, in another hard fought unanimous decision.

The team IMAG fighter is now firmly in the crosshairs of all the fighters in the BAMMA Flyweight division, and with his newly penned contract fans can expect fireworks in this division in the coming year.

Upon signing his contract extension Rany said:

"Winning the flyweight title isn't enough for me, I got the need to defend my throne. BAMMA is no doubt the biggest show in Europe and one of the best in the world. I am here to prove that I'm the best, pound for pound! There is more show, more wins and more titles to enjoy. I'm really looking forward to 2016's success with BAMMA."

Matchmaker Jude Samuel Added:

"The capacity to learn is a gift, the ability to learn is a skill. The willingness to learn is a choice. All of which Rany has in abundance. From a coaches perspective he is the ideal student who is always interested in learning. That does wonders for a promotion like BAMMA who can continue to put to the test our one and only ever flyweight Champion. Rany is a credit to the company, the sport of MMA and a credit to his country of Germany. Im pleased to have someone of his caliber to continue to be with BAMMA."

News of Rany's next bout at BAMMA will be released in the coming weeks. For all news and fight updates on Rany Saadeh, You can follow him on Twitter at @RanyMMA & @BAMMA

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