A FEATHERWEIGHT BOUT between Alex Enlund (14-2) and Martin Buschkamp (9-0) has been added to the card for UFC Fight Night 93.
The event, which will be headlined by a heavyweight bout between Andrei Arlovski and Josh Barnett, is set to take place in Hamburg on 3 September.
Enlund, a 29-year-old Englishman, will relinquish the Cage Warriors featherweight belt to make his long-awaited debut against a fellow first-timer in the undefeated German.
A jiu-jitsu specialist with 11 submission wins, Enlund defeated Nad Narimani in a five-round thriller in November 2014 to claim the CWFC title. The strap had been most recently held by Jim Alers and Conor McGregor, both of whom also vacated it to move to the UFC.
Enlund has won his last seven bouts, including a first-round submission of Artem Lobov in Dublin in March 2014. Ex-Cage Warriors middleweight champion Jack Hermansson will also make his UFC debut on the Hamburg bill — against Scott Askham.
Like Enlund, Buschkamp has been one of Europe’s top featherweight prospects for a long time. Another grappling expert, seven of the 25-year-old’s nine victories have come via submission.
“O’Dowd also scored the only goal in Ireland’s 3-1 Uefa championship qualifying round loss to Andorra.” Sweet Jesus we didn’t loose to Andorra!
No, but we did lose to them.
I grew up listening to the songs his Granda Brendan sang. Brendan sang all the Percy French songs like the west Clare Railway and Gortnamona.
His grandfather was considered the best interpreter of the Percy French songbook. Cue the gang in France singing “Are you right there, Michael?” if he scores.
What about jack Byrne. Why doesn’t he get his chance in the warm up game. I’m sure he’ll be a future star for Ireland and the experience alone would benefit him going to the euros anyone agree??
Who would Byrne replace tho? This kid who got called up is a winger which we lack.. In central midfield we have a few who have there places nailed down.. I don’t know how good Byrne is to be honest is he better than the guys we have?
Probably replace Hoolahan?
I’m not saying he should be in instead of dis young fella fair play ta him getting called up great for him and his family. Jack byrne is a smashing footballer good to have as cover if hoolahan gets injured cause theres no more creativity in the squad
Martinez just sacked!
This is a story about a young lads exciting opportunity. Martinez getting sacked can wait for 5 minutes until that story appears. Well done to O Dowda. Hope he proves himself.