Curt Warburton Signs for Cage Warriors, Makes Debut at Cage Warriors 62

Curt Warburton Signs for Cage Warriors, Makes Debut at Cage Warriors 62
by Chris Houten - @mrhouts

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Cage Warriors have today confirmed the addition of former Bamma British Lightweight Champion Curt Warburton, on a five-fight exclusive contract.

A veteran of the European scene, Warburton (12-4) began his professional career in 2007, putting together A 6-1 record in local North East shows including a victory over  TUF 9 winner Ross Pearson, before joining his former opponent in The UFC.

Following an unsuccessful spell in The UFC, where he compiled a 1-2 record, Warburton returned to the UK scene under contract with Bamma where went on to win the promotions British Lightweight Title, earning the belt with a victory over current Cage Warriors Lightweight Champion, Stevie Ray.

“Cage Warriors is growing all the time and joining them is the right move for my career,” said Warburton.

“This deal guarantees me five fights over the next 18 months and the opportunity to fight at home and around the world against some of the best lightweights on the planet. I’d like to thank my management - Elite MMA Agency - and Cage Warriors for making this possible.”

Following his most recent fight against Mansour Barnaoui at Bamma 13, Warburton opted against renewing his contract with the promotion, and according to Cage Warriors CEO Graham Boylan, Waburton instructed his management team to pursue a deal with Cage Warriors:

“I’m very pleased to have Curt Warburton on the Cage Warriors roster." Said Boylan. "He’s shown his ambition by making an upward move like this and I think he’ll be rewarded for that as, in my opinion, his best years are still ahead.”

Curt Warburton will make his Cage Warriors debut at Cage Warriors 62, which takes place December 7th, at the Metro Radio Arena in Newcastle, UK. Warburton's opponent is expected to be announced within the next few days.