LONDON – Featherweight Nathan Rose loves fighting on the global stage. So when Bellator came knocking early this year, it was a no-brainer to jump on board. Kicking off his second fight week for the promotion ahead of Bellator London, Rose couldn’t be happier.
“It’s really good because it makes you feel like you’re a professional fighter fighting at a high level, fighting for a big promotion,” Rose told MMA Junkie during Wednesday’s open workouts. “It’s good, and it’s motivating at the same time. You’re getting looked after good. You’re getting treated like a proper fighter, and you’re getting good promotion because Bellator is a world promotion.”
Rose (7-1 MMA, 1-0 BMMA) isn’t feeling any pressure entering Saturday’s bout against Luke Ord (7-2-1 MMA, 0-0 BMMA) at The SSE Arena. Fighting in his backyard for a promotion he truly respects, Rose doesn’t see any reason to stress.
“I don’t feel any extra pressure for any fight. I’m happy it’s in London, so it’s quite local to me,” Rose said. “I’m going to put a good performance on for my home fans. I’m going to do the same thing – do the business.
“I don’t really feel that much pressure. If I feel any pressure I just use it as fuel. I keep going and train harder. All my preparation is good, and I’m confident I’m fine. I don’t feel no way.”
Riding a six-fight win streak entering the clash with Ord, Rose doesn’t expect his momentum to be derailed Saturday.
“(Expect) the usual,” Rose said. “I’m going to win no matter where. I’m going to either slam him on his head, submit him, or knock him out. I’m not going to say I need to knock him out, or I need to submit him, I’ll just finish him whenever I see the finish. Expect some fast movement, so do not look away because it could be over in a second. Just like that.”
Bellator London takes place Saturday at The SSE Arena. The main card airs on Paramount and streams on DAZN via tape delay following tape-delayed prelims on MMA Junkie.
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