Last night at BAMMA 18, Tom 'The Fireball Kid' Duquesnoy successfully defended his BAMMA featherweight world title against Krzysztof Klackzek by finishing him in the third and final round. The champion came through adversity to retain his title but lying in wait for the champion are a number of featherweights who want to take that gold for themselves.
A name that stand's out among all of the featherweights is Brendan Loughnane.
Loughnane (9-1) has fought in the UFC, appeared on TUF and held the FCC lightweight title as well as recently successfully debuting on BAMMA 17 with a first round TKO victory. Not only is he a spectacular fighter, he also isn't afraid to call out people and ask for what he wants and last night he took to social media to challenge the champion:
Let's give these people what they want to see. Me and this @TomFirekid fight has to happen.. Let's make it @BAMMA
— Brendan Loughnane (@Brendan264) February 21, 2015Following this up, Kingdom MMA decided to get Brendan's thoughts on a possible match up with the BAMMA champion and the would be challenger couldn't be more enthusiastic"Yeah that's the fight I want! I fight for Bamma and he's at the top of the pile therefore he is the target"
Loughnane certainly isn't messing around with a statement like that and he believes himself and Duquesnoy match up well and have styles that will ultimately see the fans win.
"I like his style" He said. He's young and exciting I think we match up great. Fans will definitely win on this fight.
He continues by adding "We are both born finishers we finish fights. Guaranteed somebody is getting knocked out!"
Although supremely confident in his own skillset, Loughnane recognizes Duquesnoy's ability as well as what he brings to the table "Yeah he stands out. He's making a lot of noise on the scene. I'm here for big fights and he's the biggest deal right now"
Finally, Loughnane had no more to say other than "Let's just get this fight signed and answer all the questions. I'm free around April time..."
There are so many good reasons to put this fight on not just because Loughnane has called for it which adds excitement but stylistically, it's awesome on paper. A match up would also give Loughnane the chance to bring a world title back to UK shores. The Manchester fighter is ready for April and there happens to be BAMMA 20 taking place that month...
Over to you BAMMA.
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