Martin "50 Cal" Stapleton Signs with BAMMA and faces Jeremy "Ninja" Petley at BAMMA 17
Oct 27, 2014 Comments
(PRESS RELEASE) -- London - Leaders in Mixed Martial Arts sports
entertainment, BAMMA are proud to announce that hot off the heels
of a win against Bulgarian Kostadin
Enev, Martin "50 Cal" Stapleton signs a multi fight 18 month
deal with BAMMA and is set to open his account facing off against
Jeremy "Ninja" Petley in a Lightweight battle on the Main Card of
BAMMA 17. The event will be held on Saturday 6th December 2014, at
the Victoria Warehouse, Manchester.
Martin Stapleton Vs. Jeremy Petley (Lightweight)
Martin
Stapleton is one of the UKs standout MMA Lightweight
competitors. Training out of SBG Manchester under Karl Tanswell. He
now sports a record of 14-4 with 5 T/KOs, 4 Subs and 5 Decisions.
Stapleton had the following to say on signing with BAMMA and his
upcoming bout with Petley:
"Jeremy is an extremely skilled, athletic guy who has shown he is skilled in every aspect of Mixed Martial Arts. I like the fact that he comes out to fight and i think it will make for fight of the night for sure!
And on his decision to sign with BAMMA:
"I've had a lot of offers come in but BAMMA put together a good plan for me which gave me confidence that they are going to keep me busy. I've worked with Chris Zorba in the past and i felt that he and the rest of the guys at BAMMA recognised my value that I'll bring to the promotion. BAMMA gave me a breakdown of the events they have planned for next year and it was something i wanted to be involved in!"
London Fight Factory’s Jeremy Petley returns to the BAMMA cage for the first time since defeating Richie Downes at BAMMA11. He now brings a record of 10-5-0. Also recently signing a multi-fight deal with BAMMA he had this to say on the upcoming fight with Stapleton:
"I feel very excited and thankful to be back home fighting for BAMMA again. I'm looking forward to getting down to work and making a stamp in this lightweight division. I'll be making it very clear in my first fight that I am coming after that title. I will have that belt around my waist."
You Can Follow Martin Stapleton & Jeremy Petley on Twitter @Stapes_50Cal @JeremyPetley @BAMMA
Press Information:
· For press enquiries contact mattb@bamma.com or on 07092988567
· High res photos and post-fight interview videos available on request
· Interviews available on request
Do NOT Crop or reproduce the attached artwork in any way without prior written permission.
ABOUT BAMMA: BAMMA is Europe’s flagship Mixed Martial Arts organization. Broadcast on 5* and Channel 5 in the UK, BAMMA draws unprecedented domestic viewing figures, whilst internationally it is televised across the globe. Both nurturing grassroots talent into international stars and attracting elite fighters from around the world, BAMMA aims to showcase exciting and entertaining fights between the toughest and most skilled competitors. Launched in June 2009, 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. www.bamma.com
ABOUT LONSDALE: Firmly established as the leading brand of fight sports equipment and clothing, Lonsdale is steeped in over 50 years of fight history. From humble London origins the Lonsdale brand quickly became the hallmark of both boxing and MMA champions throughout the world, with its legendary quality and authenticity. It is no coincidence fights legends Tom ‘Kong’ Watson, Muhammad Ali, “Marvellous” Marvin Hagler, Lennox Lewis, MikeTyson, Joe Calzaghe and Ricky Hatton have all trained and fought in Lonsdale.
ABOUT SPORTSDIRECT.COM: SportsDirect.com was founded as a single store in Maidenhead as Mike Ashley Sports in 1982 and has now grown to become not only the UK’s largest sports retailer, but the UK’s number one sports retailer. TheSportsDirect.com retail group currently has over 470 stores including SportsDirect.com, Field and Trek, Hargreaves Sports, Gilesports and Donnay International stores. We also have stores in Ireland, Belgium, France, Portugal, Holland and Slovenia. From the local SportsDirect.com high street store to the famous Lillywhites store in London’s Piccadilly Circus, there is a sure to be a SportsDirect.com store right on your doorstep, offering in incredible choice of football boots, running shoes, football kits, fitness clothing and much Made by famous brands such as Nike, adidas, Reebok, Umbro, Karrimor, Lonsdale, Dunlop and Slazenger, the clothing, sports wear and sports gear will not only help you train and improve in your chosen sport or activity whether you are a beginner or a professional, but our exceptional value will mean you can get more for your money! You can keep fit, socialise or simply enjoy yourself wearing the clothing and footwear fromSportsDirect.com. SportsDirect.com will continue to push to offer the best service possible as well as a expanding the already vast range of footwear, sportswear and fashion items. As we continue to offer excellent value on sports equipment, clothing and sportswear, we are always pleased to hear from our customers. For further information on the SportsDirect.com retail group, visit the SportsDirect.com Corporate site.
ABOUT Safe MMA: SAFE MMA is a voluntary medical advisory body established to improve the safety of MMA fighters in the UK and is housed at 76 Harley Street in London. Under the Safe MMA banner, the medical centre provides a secure, centralised and confidential database for fighter medical records; and coordinates affordable, standardised blood and medical tests for all registered fighters. Member promotions commit to only using professional fighters that have been medically cleared by Safe MMA doctors. Additionally, member promotions provide pre and post-fight medical examinations for fighters at events. All medical data is submitted along with advisory suspensions to Safe MMA. For more information visit www.safemma.co.uk
Martin Stapleton Vs. Jeremy Petley (Lightweight)
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"Jeremy is an extremely skilled, athletic guy who has shown he is skilled in every aspect of Mixed Martial Arts. I like the fact that he comes out to fight and i think it will make for fight of the night for sure!
I don't really concentrate on opponents though so i'm gonna be
looking to stop this guy just like any other!! The fact that the
Fight is in Manchester is gonna make for a tough night for him, the
crowd that myself and the other local guys like Kane bring has got
to be the best crowd in UKMMA right now so its gonna be a big
night!"
And on his decision to sign with BAMMA:
"I've had a lot of offers come in but BAMMA put together a good plan for me which gave me confidence that they are going to keep me busy. I've worked with Chris Zorba in the past and i felt that he and the rest of the guys at BAMMA recognised my value that I'll bring to the promotion. BAMMA gave me a breakdown of the events they have planned for next year and it was something i wanted to be involved in!"
London Fight Factory’s Jeremy Petley returns to the BAMMA cage for the first time since defeating Richie Downes at BAMMA11. He now brings a record of 10-5-0. Also recently signing a multi-fight deal with BAMMA he had this to say on the upcoming fight with Stapleton:
"I feel very excited and thankful to be back home fighting for BAMMA again. I'm looking forward to getting down to work and making a stamp in this lightweight division. I'll be making it very clear in my first fight that I am coming after that title. I will have that belt around my waist."
You Can Follow Martin Stapleton & Jeremy Petley on Twitter @Stapes_50Cal @JeremyPetley @BAMMA
Press Information:
· For press enquiries contact mattb@bamma.com or on 07092988567
· High res photos and post-fight interview videos available on request
· Interviews available on request
Do NOT Crop or reproduce the attached artwork in any way without prior written permission.
ABOUT BAMMA: BAMMA is Europe’s flagship Mixed Martial Arts organization. Broadcast on 5* and Channel 5 in the UK, BAMMA draws unprecedented domestic viewing figures, whilst internationally it is televised across the globe. Both nurturing grassroots talent into international stars and attracting elite fighters from around the world, BAMMA aims to showcase exciting and entertaining fights between the toughest and most skilled competitors. Launched in June 2009, 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. www.bamma.com
ABOUT LONSDALE: Firmly established as the leading brand of fight sports equipment and clothing, Lonsdale is steeped in over 50 years of fight history. From humble London origins the Lonsdale brand quickly became the hallmark of both boxing and MMA champions throughout the world, with its legendary quality and authenticity. It is no coincidence fights legends Tom ‘Kong’ Watson, Muhammad Ali, “Marvellous” Marvin Hagler, Lennox Lewis, MikeTyson, Joe Calzaghe and Ricky Hatton have all trained and fought in Lonsdale.
ABOUT SPORTSDIRECT.COM: SportsDirect.com was founded as a single store in Maidenhead as Mike Ashley Sports in 1982 and has now grown to become not only the UK’s largest sports retailer, but the UK’s number one sports retailer. TheSportsDirect.com retail group currently has over 470 stores including SportsDirect.com, Field and Trek, Hargreaves Sports, Gilesports and Donnay International stores. We also have stores in Ireland, Belgium, France, Portugal, Holland and Slovenia. From the local SportsDirect.com high street store to the famous Lillywhites store in London’s Piccadilly Circus, there is a sure to be a SportsDirect.com store right on your doorstep, offering in incredible choice of football boots, running shoes, football kits, fitness clothing and much Made by famous brands such as Nike, adidas, Reebok, Umbro, Karrimor, Lonsdale, Dunlop and Slazenger, the clothing, sports wear and sports gear will not only help you train and improve in your chosen sport or activity whether you are a beginner or a professional, but our exceptional value will mean you can get more for your money! You can keep fit, socialise or simply enjoy yourself wearing the clothing and footwear fromSportsDirect.com. SportsDirect.com will continue to push to offer the best service possible as well as a expanding the already vast range of footwear, sportswear and fashion items. As we continue to offer excellent value on sports equipment, clothing and sportswear, we are always pleased to hear from our customers. For further information on the SportsDirect.com retail group, visit the SportsDirect.com Corporate site.
ABOUT Safe MMA: SAFE MMA is a voluntary medical advisory body established to improve the safety of MMA fighters in the UK and is housed at 76 Harley Street in London. Under the Safe MMA banner, the medical centre provides a secure, centralised and confidential database for fighter medical records; and coordinates affordable, standardised blood and medical tests for all registered fighters. Member promotions commit to only using professional fighters that have been medically cleared by Safe MMA doctors. Additionally, member promotions provide pre and post-fight medical examinations for fighters at events. All medical data is submitted along with advisory suspensions to Safe MMA. For more information visit www.safemma.co.uk
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