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It’s UK versus US at BAMMA 7 in September

Posted by Syfy.co.uk

Jimmy ‘Judo’ Wallhead has been announced as a replacement for Tom Watson in the headline bout against US fighter Frank Trigg at BAMMA 7 on 10th September at the National Indoor Arena in Birmingham.

The British Association of Mixed Martial Arts confirmed today that a back injury has forced Middleweight Champion Tom “Kong” Watson to withdraw from his title defense against Frank Trigg. But former Bellator welterweight tournament participant Jim Wallhead has agreed to step in for the injured Watson and will face Trigg in a non-title bout.

Jim Wallhead, stable mate of Paul ‘Semtex’ Daley, was riding an impressive eight fight win streak prior to suffering a recent loss to Rick Hawn at Bellator 35. Wallhead went undefeated for three years prior to his loss to Hawn and clinched numerous victories, including impressive unanimous decision wins.

Regarding his chance to step in and take on UFC veteran Trigg, Wallhead said, “I’m really grateful BAMMA have given me this chance to fight on such a big card against a high level athlete like Frank Trigg. It’s a test that I'm looking forward to but I hope he doesn't think I'm just a late replacement who is there for a quick payday, I'm there to get back to where I belong, at the top, above people like him.”

You can find out how this UK vs. US encounter pans out on 10th September with the event being broadcast live on Syfy from 9pm.