In the co-main event of Beatdown Promotions 5, fight fans are in for a treat as they witness an intriguing matchup between two talented flyweights. Stewart Nicoll, the undefeated #2 ranked flyweight in Australia with a perfect 6-0 record, set to face off against an international import from Australian Top Team, the #4 ranked South African, Dansheel Moodley, boasting an 8-4 record.
Nicoll's rise in the MMA flyweight division has been nothing short of impressive. However, some critics raise an eyebrow at his flawless record, given that all six of his victories have come against opponents with either even or below .500 records. Nevertheless, the age-old adage holds true: you can only defeat the opponents placed in front of you. But this time, in front of Nicoll, stands his most formidable challenge to date – Dansheel 'Buddha' Moodley.
Moodley is no stranger to taking on tough opponents, most notably defeating Jenel Lausa, a UFC veteran with four fights under his belt before succumbing to Moodley's skills last year. With crisp striking and solid grappling, Moodley promises to be the measuring stick that will determine Nicoll's contender status.
In just six weeks, another exciting flyweight clash awaits as the 3-0 Frank Jannkowski squares off against the 5-1 Anthony Drillich for the Eternal MMA flyweight championship at Eternal 80 in Perth. This coveted title, recently vacated by the now UFC fighter Stephen Erceg (10-1), is the only major promotional flyweight championship up for grabs in Australia at the moment. The opportunity to be crowned the king of the flyweights is wide open, and Stewart Nicoll, for far too long, has been flying under the radar.
As the date of September 16th approaches, with the stage set at the Eatons Hill Hotel for Beatdown Promotions 5, could this be the moment when Stewart Nicoll emerges from the shadows and becomes Australia's next big export in the world of MMA? All eyes will be on the flyweight division, the crown to be the lord of the flyweights is wide open and for far too long, Stewart Nicoll has been somewhat forgotten. Is September 16th, Eatons Hill hotel, Beatdown Promotions 5, where it all changes and does Nicoll become Australia’s next big export.
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