May 4, 2022 at 8:27 p.m. by Joris Marin / photo credit: Sweet FM
Originally from Caen, the fighter Davy Gallon will enter the cage, this Friday, May 6, in Paris in front of at least 10,000 people to face a Swiss during an MMA duel. A sport that has allowed him to feed his family for two years.
Make problems with Davy Gallon in the cage is not easy. Ask his opponents. In general, where you see a problem, the 33-year-old sportsman will see it more as an opportunity. It is his way of being. “The injury I picked up at the end of my high school years during a judo course was a blessing in disguise. I was a junior, I was preparing for the world championships and I ruined (sic) the two shoulders. Without that, I would never have discovered kickboxing or MMA.”. MMA -discipline authorized in France since 2020 only- in other words a mix of martial arts: karate, English boxing, judo, wrestling… A sport in which Davy Gallon has been a professional for two years. A major event changed everything: “At the end of 2019, I faced Ross Pearson, a former member of the UFC, the biggest organization in the world. Nobody wanted him. I said yes, only three weeks before the opposition”. Result, success before the limit. KO in the third round thanks to a masterful kick crashing into the head of the Englishman. A blow that inspired him at the hotel in the middle of a meditation session… Bellator, the second largest MMA organization in the worldthen noticed the native of Caen, made him sign a contract providing for four fights. Two wins in as many games as we speak. The next “fight”it’s that Friday, May 6 in front of around 10,000 people at the Accor Arena in Paris – formerly Bercy – against the Swiss Benjamin Brander.
Former sports coach in Alençon
Davy Gallon has been fully dedicated to his discipline for two years now and signing with Bellator. Before he was sports coach in Alencon. MMA, a sport that allows him to pay the bills and feed his wife and two children thanks to fight grants, even if it is not delusions of grandeur. “I’m living a dream. I know why I get up in the morning. I train and I can feed my family”. And it will continue as long as he dominates in the cage by KO, decision or submission his opponents. Sorry, his “partners”to use the words of Davy. “Yes, because it’s two-way communication during the opposition”.
Like a fish in water in Sougé-le-Ganelon
Licensed to the Adrénaline Fight Team, the Norman of origin, who defines himself as a fighter, lives in peace, far from the agitation reigning around the cage of MMA. He moved to Haute Sarthe, in Sougé-le-Ganelon about twenty minutes from Alençon, in the countryside. “I grew up in Caen in the districts of La Grâce-de-Dieu and La Pierre-Heuzé. When my father started as a craftsman, we moved to Moult, far from the hustle and bustle of the city. I really liked it. And then, I met my wife, a Sarthoise, whose parents are farmers. In their village, I discovered a haven of peace. I immediately felt like a fish in water. there. On one side, there’s boxing, life that runs in all directions and on the other side my family, the calm and the countryside. It’s my balance, I wouldn’t trade it for anything in the world”.
“I prefer a cockade or an opening than a broken arm”
The evening of Friday, May 6 sera broadcast on RMC Sport 2. There should be others with Davy Gallon on the bill. “UFC is not necessarily the ultimate goal. It is the most visible organization. Bellator is right behind. I am treated well. I want to win the Bellator title in the long term. After that, we will go maybe see other things but for the moment we are fine where we are” comments the one who made a big preparation at Laize-la-Ville alongside Florent Roulleau and at Bavent with his faithful trainer, Robin Daeder. “He has been with me for twelve or thirteen years. Following my judo injury, he took me to the feet and fists. We traveled everywhere to finally reach the world top. And we will end the adventure together”. It is said and it will be done. No fuss with Davy Gallon. Need additional proof? “I prefer a cockade or an opening, it’s just decoration, rather than a broken leg or arm. I haven’t had too many sores so far. I’m touching monkey skin! “ having fun the one who always has smile. Always in a good mood. So now you know Davy Gallon, the man. As for the fighter1.73 meters for about 70 kilossee you on May 6th.
