BAMMA lightweight champion Ryan Scope signs with Bellator

[Clappin'Daddys]

Bellator have signed BAMMA lightweight champion Ryan Scope. The promotion confirmed the news to MMA Fighting on Thursday morning.

Scope (11-1) is coming off his title-winning split decision victory over UFC veteran, Mickael Lebout, in the main event of BAMMA 33 in December.

Scope is considered a hot prospect on the UK scene and collected a record of 10-0 before he suffered his first professional loss to Welsh standout, Lewis Long, in a welterweight contest at M4TC: Carnage.

As well as his victory over Lebout, “Big Baby” has notable wins over experienced Iranian campaigner, Ali Arish, and Russian prospect, Yusup Umarov.

Bellator hope to announce Scope’s debut under the banner in the coming weeks.



BAMMA lightweight champion Ryan Scope signs with Bellator

 

[TheEmperorRises]

Good pickup for them.

 

[Wild]

Only 25 years old too. Lots of years to grow with Bellator.

 

[Mad Dog]

This is a great signing by Bellator. The kid's management better make sure they don't rush him along to quickly. Keep him learning and growing while he is so young.

 

[Clappin'Daddys]

I like this pick up as well. bellator picking up great UK talent. been catching up on alot of his fights. has some holes in his game, but has the heart to push through.

who should they match him up against? derek anderson is a decent opponent.

 

[sparkuri]

I like this pick up as well. bellator picking up great UK talent. been catching up on alot of his fights. has some holes in his game, but has the heart to push through.

who should they match him up against? derek anderson is a decent opponent.

Good question, I think that's a good matchup, right in the fire.

 

[sparkuri]

Kotc fw champ Juan Archuleta a few days ago.
Growing those stables...

 

[Bluesville]

DontD know why Long hasnt been picked up by the UFC yet. He's dominating domestically.

 

[sparkuri]

DontD know why Long hasnt been picked up by the UFC yet. He's dominating domestically.

Lew?
Maybe it was the 40-sec head-kick ko.
Personally, I think it's BLAF's anti-foot fetish.
Ever since shoeface, any nick name in that region has not been signed by the UFC.

 

[TheEmperorRises]

Kotc fw champ Juan Archuleta a few days ago.
Growing those stables...

And BAMMA BW champion Daniel Crawford before him.