Karl Etherington Signs Deal With Bellator
KARL Etherington has won a multi-fight deal with top USA fightshow Bellator.
The GB Judo star – who has an impressive 7-0-0 Pro MMA record - will start his new fight career on the hit USA show in January.
His
deal was secured by his management team "Old Skool Fight Management"
who negotiated a multi-fight, multi-year contract withBellator, the
second largest MMA fight show in the world.
Etherington, who comes from Blackpool, Lancashire, is a heavyweight who has won every one of his fights in the first round.
Carl
Messen, of OldSkool Fight Management, said: "Karl's first fight for
Bellator will be in January in the USA and this will be followed by two
further fights on the show before he competes in a $100,000 eight man
tournament in September.
"This is a great opportunity for Karl to become of the top fighters in the world in the heavyweight division."
The
deal was secured by Neil Wain and Carl, who jointly run “Old Skool Fight
Management” after a series of negotiation with Bellator’s management.
Old Skool Fight Management is based in Yorkshire but have fighters from across the UK in their stable.
Karl
is a 2nd Dan blackbelt in Judo and competes for Great Britain. He is
ranked eighth in the British Judo Association’s national rankings.
Neil,
who has fought in the UFC himself, said: "Karl has devastating knock
out power and will be flying the flag for the UK in Bellator.
"He is
looking to establish himself as one of the top heavyweights in the
world and this deal will give him the platform to do just that.
"These are
exciting times for everyone involved with 'Old Skool Fight Management'
with some great opportunities for the fighters on the horizon.
"You will
be able to follow Karl's progress in Bellator as he sets his sights on
winning the Heavyweight Title in one of the world’s biggest MMA
promotions.
"We are always looking for talent to market so any fighters wanting to join our team should get in touch as soon as possible."
For further information on Old Skool Fight Management phone Carl Messen on: 07815 110528
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