(London, 24th March) Europe’s leading MMA promotion BAMMA are proud to announce current BAMMA Middleweight Champion Tom ‘Kong’ Watson has signed a new three fight deal.
Arguably the best middleweight outside ZUFFA, Watson says, ‘I am really pleased to confirm I have signed a three fight deal with BAMMA. They are a great organisation, putting on some great fights and really striving to be one of the best promotions in the world.”
Watson won the BAMMA Middleweight Title at BAMMA 3 and successfully defended it against Alex Reid at BAMMA 4 in not only the most talked about MMA event of 2010 but also the most viewed UK MMA event ever. Fighting out of the world famous Jackson’s Gym in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Watson is widely recognised as one of the most exciting Middleweights in the world.
Tom’s trainer, Greg Jackson said “I have been hearing great things about BAMMA and I can’t wait to come over to the UK in May for Kong vs Ninja. It is a great fight for the fans as Kong always brings it and puts on a show. Hopefully I will be there much more in the future, not only just for Tom but other guys from Jackson MMA.”
Watson is due to headline at BAMMA 6 in a Middleweight title clash with Murilo ‘Ninja’ Rua that has created excitement among MMA fans across the world. The bout will take place on Saturday 21st May at Wembley Arena.
Watson said: ‘My next fight against Ninja proves the type of fighters BAMMA are looking to bring over and I cant wait to fight in the UK for the amazing BAMMA fans once again. I would like to thank Ashley, David, Jude and all the guys at BAMMA for giving me the opportunity to fight the best in the world and I won’t let you down.”
Ninja Rua commented: ‘I’m very excited about fighting in the UK again. I have great memories from the past, and its one place that I feel happy to be fighting at. BAMMA has been growing a lot and I feel it’s has truly became the number 1 European promotion, with great fighters, exciting fights and great production value. I’m also very excited about challenging Tom Watson for his belt, as Tom always brings a lot of heart into his fights, and everybody knows what type of fighter I am, so this fight has all the tools to be a crowd pleaser, and I wouldn’t miss it as an MMA fan!
On Tom Watson’s fight deal, David Green, BAMMA’s CEO said: “Tom is a great fighter and we’re incredibly happy to have him on the roster. Tom has fought 3 fantastic fights for us so far and I have no doubt he will continue to raise the bar with his next 3. Kong Vs Ninja is going to be out of this world – there’s nothing more exciting and explosive as watching a fight where both guys are looking for the finish. No lay and pray, no playing for the judges, just war!”
Tickets are priced from £45 and are available via ticketmaster.co.uk