FARNWORTH'S Jamie Goulding will take on the best mixed martial arts fighters in Disneyland Paris in September.
The 29-year-old ace will represent Great Britain at the Combat 32 European Martial Arts Festival.
It is a big challenge for Goulding in an event which is open to the best fighters of any martial art and any weight.
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He has made his mark on the British scene in the last year.
Twelve months ago, he reached the last 16 in the British Championships. Last weekend, he improved on that performance, finishing in the top five which earned him a place in the team for the European Festival when the best 16 fighters from Great Britain will fight the best 16 from the rest of Europe.
His achievement is made all the more impressive because he is a lightweight and comes up against much bigger fighters.
"I'm a lightweight, so obviously it's harder because, as they say, a good big one will always beat a good little one," he said.
"It will be a great experience in Paris, not only because all the best mixed martial artists in any weight will be there, but also because there will be big names like Royce Gracie, Chuck Liddell and Jackie Chan in the audience.
"The fights are two two-minute rounds each and it's a straight knockout through to the final.
"The rules suit my way of fighting, so I reckon my chances are good."
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