KSW’s first foray into the UK takes place October 31st from the historic Wembley Arena in London. Today the promotion released the latest announcement for the card which is coming together nicely.
Bellator, BAMMA and Cage Warriors veteran ‘Judo’ Jimmy Wallhead (27-9) will make his KSW debut this October against a yet-to-be-named opponent. The 31-year-old joins fellow UK fighters James McSweeney (14-12) and Oli Thompson (14-8), both UFC veterans.
McSweeney will face Marcin Różalski (5-3) in what will be his first fight since abruptly leaving the ONE Championship promotion recently, while Thompson is still awaiting and opponent.
Mariusz Pudzianowski (9-3, 1 NC), fresh off his smashing KO win over Rolles Gracie Jr., will be the main event, his opponent will be revealed soon. The co-main event will be KSW welterweight champion Borys Mańkowski (17-5-1) vs. Mikhail Tsarev (29-4).
Also announced for the card is a clash between two Bellator veterans in Maiquel Falcao (34-7, 1 NC) and Brett Cooper (20-11). Both fighters made their respective KSW debuts last year, both losing efforts to Mamed Khalidov.