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Published 14:23 22 Sept 2016 BST
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"No one is going to stand in my way. I'm going to the top," Kavanagh said after finishing Kataryzna Sadura at BAMMA 26.
"That's 3-0. I should be on the card for UFC Belfast. I have the crowd, I have the wins and I have the talent."
We couldn't agree more!
Ryan Curtis (4-0)
If he keeps winning, the UFC will have no option but to start considering Ryan Curtis.
In just over a year, 'Chaos' has accrued four victories in his professional career and working under Owen Roddy looks to have aided in his development into a truly well-rounded young fighter.
You may have already seen him in photographs alongside none other than Conor McGregor and Curtis' fondness for the finer things in life are a bit reminiscent of the lifestyle of 'The Notorious'.
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At BAMMA 26, the Dublin flyweight put on a smothering top display and well-drilled gameplan against a dangerous grappler in Shamsul Haque, going the distance for the first time as a pro, and the reception Curtis received during his walkout would suggest that he'd sell more than a handful of tickets if he made it on to the Belfast card.
And if he doesn't, he's got time on his side and will be knocking at the door before long.
Alan Philpott (16-8)
Another hometown favourite, Alan Philpott is known as 'The Apprentice' but that apprenticeship is almost up as he's showing a masterful presence in the cage lately.
The BAMMA bantamweight champion retained his title in his grudge match with Aaron Blackwell where his personality was on full display.
His maturity in coping with the bad blood and ability to entertain the crowd with Nick Diaz-esque reactions to Blackwell's reluctance to engage showed that he's not afraid to express himself.
He's on a tear lately and has definitely earned the chance to perform under the bright UFC lights.

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