(PRESS RELEASE) ? BAMMA, the home of European MMA, is pleased to announce the first BAMMA title fight for BAMMA 25 at the Barclaycard Arena, Birmingham on Saturday 14th May 2016. The Lightweight title will be on the line as the newly crowned champion Martin Stapleton takes on challenger Damien Lapilus.
BAMMA Lightweight Title - Martin Stapleton (c) Vs. Damien Lapilus
The Rampaging Rochdale fighter Martin Stapleton (17-4) claimed the BAMMA Lightweight title at BAMMA 23: Night of Champions, when he dispatched Gavin Sterritt in short order by the way of a submission victory in the 1st round.
Splitting training time between SBG Manchester & his own gym Full Contact Performance Rochdale, Stapleton will be looking to defend his title in style against Damien Lapilus.
Frenchman Damien Lapilus (12-6-1) shocked the crowd in attendance at the Barclaycard Arena at BAMMA 23: Night of Champions, when he locked in a rear naked choke at 3:30 of the 1st Round for the upset victory over Jack McGann. Off the back of that decisive victory, he booked his place as the first challenger to the newly crowned champion Martin Stapleton.
Training out of MMA Factory alongside his brother Taylor Lapilus and Karl Ammossou, Damien trains alongside a wealth of talent that will present Stapleton with a real challenge for his first title defence at BAMMA 25.
Tickets for BAMMA 25 are on sale now at http://bit.ly/BAMMA25
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