USN backed fighters Paul Taylor and Vaughan Lee are both in action at UFC 138 in Birmingham this Saturday in what should be an explosive night of mixed martial arts action.
Taylor takes on American fighter Anthony Njokuani in his seventh UFC bout, while Lee will be making his debut in the organisation against another American, Chris Cariaso, in the 12-fight card at the LG Arena.
It will be a sweet occasion for newcomer Lee, 29, who will make his UFC bow in his home town having signed a four-fight contract earlier this year. His management team at Ultimate Training Centre are full of hope that this will be the start of a memorable journey for the Birmingham man.
Spokesman Gary Millington said: “Vaughan is a real home town boy for this fight, and we hope the crowd get behind him. We are very lucky that UFC chose Birmingham. This is their first time back in the UK for 18 months. They could have chosen anywhere, particularly London, so we are very fortunate in that respect.
“It is a very even match-up, and both fighters are stand-up specialists. It should be an explosive bout.
“Vaughan is full of confidence, and he has been using USN products to get him in the best possible shape. He is as strong as a bull, and the products have definitely helped. Hopefully, it will all pay off on the night.”
The fight against San Francisco-based Cariaso is a bantamweight (65 kilos) clash, scheduled for 3×5 minute rounds. Victory can be ensured by decision, knock-out or submission. Cannock-based Taylor, meanwhile, has been training hard for his clash against Njokuani, his first bout since February’s knockout win over American Gabe Ruediger in Las Vegas. UFC’s first visit to England in 2011 will be headlined by the promotion’s inaugural non-title five-round main event, a middleweight bout between Chris Leben and Mark Munoz.
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