Curt Warburton Released from Bamma Contract

Curt Warburton Released from Bamma Contract
by Chris Houten - @mrhouts

Former British Lightweight Champion Curt Warburton has been released from his Bamma contract.

A veteran of the European scene, Warburton (12-4) joined Bamma following a stint in The UFC where he complied a record of 1-2 before being released from the promotion.

Debuting at Bamma 8, Warburton defeated Welsh fighter Tim Newman by unanimous decision, which he followed up with another decision victory over Lee Wieczorek at Bamma 10 to earn a shot at the vacant Bamma British Lightweight Title against Stevie Ray - now the current Cage Warriors Lightweight Champion, which he also went on to win by unanimous decision.

Following Rob Sinclair vacating the the Bamma Lightweight world title to join Bellator, Warburton also vacated his British title and agreed to fight French fighter Mansour Barnaoui, at Bamma 13 for the Lightweight World title; Barnaoui defeated Warburton by first round TKO.

Reasons for Warburton's release have been withheld by Bamma however BAMMA’s director, Ashley Bothwell did take time to "wish Curt all the best in his future endeavours " in a press release sent earlier this morning.

Warburton leaves Bamma with 3-1 record under the promotion.