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LOUGHBOROUGH fighter ‘Judo’ Jimmy Wallhead is set to appear in his third UFC bout and said it would “mean everything” if he was to claim his first victory.

Jimmy will take on Brazillian MMA fighter Warlley Alves, in the EMEA Fight Night in Poland on Saturday, October 21.

This will be Wallhead’s third UFC bout after defeats against Jessin Ayari and Luan Chagas.

Jimmy made his UFC debut in September last year when he lost to Jessin Ayari at UFC Fight Night in Hamburg.

‘Judo’ Jimmy then lost his second UFC bout earlier this year against Luan Chagas, where the welterweight fighter was barely able to see after being poked in the eye by the Brazillian.

The headline fight at the top of the card will be American fighter Donald Cerrone as he takes on Daren Till from Liverpool at the Ergo Arena in Gdańsk, Poland.

Wallhead (29-12) competed in some of the biggest promotions around the world prior to signing with the UFC.

Jimmy told the Echo: “This is a really good opportunity for me and it will be a strong challenge facing Alves. I’m not the sort of person who turns down a fight. I’m ready to get back into the Octagon and take him on.

“I know who he is having seen him on The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil 3 series, which he won a few years ago. He has good agility and is certainly no slouch. He’s definitely a tough fighter and on paper he’s probably the toughest bout I’ve had to date. I’m hoping to challenge him and give it everything I’ve got. I want to show fans what I’m about.

“I can see myself going in there, getting on top of him and ultimately finishing the fight with a knockout.

“I think I just need to stop overthinking my fights and get back to performing the way I know I can. That’s what I’m aiming to do this time round.

“It will mean everything to win in Poland. I’m not here in the UFC to make up the numbers, I want to compete and I want to win. Don’t ever count me out. I’m planning to go in there and let it all go.

“I haven’t changed an awful lot but I’m always training to learn new things and evolve as a fighter anyway. I’ve been training very hard for this fight and then it’s just a case of making sure I’m on weight and on point.

“I’ve fought in front of Polish fans before and I was actually against a Polish fighter. Although I beat him, the fans were fantastic. I love the Polish people and I’m hoping that they get behind me and spur me on.

“I’ve got Polish friends back home and there will be some people coming out to watch me I’m sure. I’m also hoping the Polish fans there on the night will be supporting me.”

Tickets for UFC FIGHT NIGHT: COWBOY vs. TILL are on sale now.