Jim Wallhead vs Florent Betorangal set for Bamma 14

Jim Wallhead vs Florent Betorangal set for Bamma 14
by Chris Houten - @Mrhouts

Judo Jim Wallhead will take on Frenchman Florent Betorangal on the Bamma 14 main card in his first fight since his controversial decision loss to Eddie Ellis for the Bamma Welterweight title at Bamma 13.

Fighting out of Leicester, Team Rough House member Wallhead (24-8) who began his professional career in 2005, earned notable wins against former John Philips, Jason Tan, Che Mills, and current UFC fighter Igor Araujo before joining Bamma where he defeated former UFC title challenger Frank Trigg at Bamma 7 in his debut, followed up by a knockout demolition of Jackson MMA fighter Joey Villasenor at BAMMA 8.

Wallhead returned on an exclusive UK multi-fight deal at Bamma 12 to defeat former UFC contender Matt Veach, to set up a Welterweight title bout with Eddy Ellis at Bamma 13 in fight which Wallhead broke Ellis' jaw, only to lose by controversial judges decision with fans and pundits alike feeling Wallhead did enough to earn the decision.

Seeking redemption, Wallhead said: “I'm looking forward to the fight. I'm focusing hard on fixing my mistakes. I think the opponent has very good style and is coming off a big win. My goals are to keep improving and to put on a better performance next time.”

Fighting out of Parabellum Combat Club in Paris, France, 30 year old Florent Betorangal (14-7) enters the bout on the back of an impressive TKO victory over former UFC fighter Carlos Eduardo Rocha at GMC 4 - Next Level this July in Germany.

A professional since 2007, fighting for some of the largest promotions in Europe including Cage Warriors and M1, Betorangal has taken all but 1 of 14 career victories inside the distance, with 11 coming by submission

"I am happy to fight in one of the best MMA organisations in the world, and certainly in Europe. It is an honour for me to take part in this incredible fight at BAMMA 14." Betorangal said.

"To fight Jim Wallhead, who is one of the top UK fighters of this weight division, is exactly what I want to be doing…fighting top fighters. When I take a fight I am always well prepared mentally and very determined to win. Jim is a tough and well-rounded guy and it won't be an easy fight, but I will go hard for sure."

Bamma 14 takes place on Saturday the 14th of December at the LG Arena in Birmingham, and is headline by Paul Daley taking on Romario Manoel da Silva. Tickets are on Sale Now - HERE