May 14th, 2014 – Europe’s flagship Mixed Martial Arts promotion, BAMMA, has announced a further bout to “BAMMA Fight Night: Askham vs. Nunes” as Artem Kotov is set to face Alexei Roberts. The event marks the launch of BAMMA’s ‘Fight Night’ series which brings the show to regional fans and offers a proving ground for upcoming talent. Taking place at the O2 Guildhall in Southampton on 7th June 2014 the event also sees the headline fighters clash for the BAMMA World Middleweight title. Tickets are on sale at Ticketmaster or from 023 8063 2601.
Alexei “Boom” Roberts is a Team Kyouken fighter with a professional record of 10-5-0 that includes losses against experienced and talented opponents. 80% of the Hampshire fighter’s wins have come via stoppage; 40% by KO or TKO, and 40% by Submission. Roberts has snatched up the ITC Welterweight and Lightweight titles and is also the former Shock n Awe Welterweight champion.
Artem Kotov holds a record of 2-2 with losses to more experienced competition that has included Ali Arish and Nathan Jones. Following a change in 2013 over to Exile gym, Ippon and Lookborai Thai boxing after three fights, Kotov took a break from MMA competition for a year to focus on training. With a background in Olympic Wrestling and a former Ukrainian Olympic team member, Kotov has earned the accolades of British Wrestling Senior Champion and British Grappling Tournament Double Champion 2013-2014. He will be participating at the summer Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2014 also as a wrestler. Kotov has recently won two out of two Amateur boxing fights by Knock Out.
FIGHT CARD FOR “BAMMA FIGHT NIGHT: ASKHAM VS NUNES”
(more fights to be announced)
BAMMA WORLD MIDDLEWEIGHT TITLE BOUT
MAX NUNES VS. SCOTT ASKHAM
CATCHWEIGHT BOUT (75.5kg)
ALEXEI ROBERTS VS. ARTEM KOTOV
FEATHERWEIGHT BOUT
DRAGAN PESIC VS. ASHLEIGH GRIMSHAW
WELTERWEIGHT BOUT
TIM MENZIES VS. ALEX MONTAGNANI
BANTAMWEIGHT BOUT
MIKE CUTTING VS. ED ARTHUR
