Nate Marquardt signs with BAMMA
The biggest name in MMA for the better part of a month has been Nate Marquardt, but it hasn’t been for a positive reason.
The former UFC middleweight lost his job with the Zuffa promotion after failing a pre-fight physical for high testosterone levels and has since been working to clear his name due to his usage of hormone replacement therapy.
Well, it appears that Marquardt has found his new home.
According to MMAMania.com, Marquardt has signed on to fight with BAMMA.
Former UFC middleweight number one contender Nate Marquardt has signed to compete under the banner of The British Association of Mixed Martial Arts (BAMMA).
Why did he choose BAMMA?
“Offers came in from several fight promotions, but we felt that BAMMA was definitely the best fit,” Marquardt said in today’s release. “They put on high-quality shows, stack their cards with top-level fighters, and sign those fighters to multi-fight deals. They are also the only fight organization in the UK that implements PED testing. To be honest, that is one of the main reasons that we chose BAMMA. I want to prove to my fans and to the world that I’m the real deal and that I belong on top.”
Marquardt’s first fight and opponent have not been announced, but he has stated that he plans on staying at welterweight.