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UFC 209: Woodley vs.. Wonderboy und Khabib vs.. Ferguson Vorschau und Vorhersage

Von: Reiche Bergeron

UFC 209 nähert sich schnell mit zwei dynamischen Kämpfen auf der Karte, einschließlich eines mit Spannung erwarteten Rückkampfs zum Abschluss der Show. Die Fans sehnen sich nach einer soliden Kampfkarte, nachdem sie sich nach mehreren enttäuschenden Pay-Per-View-Ereignissen in den letzten Monaten mehr gewünscht haben. Dies ist eine Karte, die definitiv das Actionreiche liefern könnte, Adrenalinreiche Spektakelfans erwarten den Eintrittspreis. Hier sind meine Vorschauen und Vorhersagen für die beiden Blockbuster-Kämpfe ganz oben auf der Rechnung.

Stephen Thompson (13-1-1) bekommt einen weiteren Sprung beim Titel im Weltergewicht gegen Tyron Woodley (16-3-1) im Main Event. Sogar die Chancenmacher (Probier das aus M88 Sportwetten für weitere Wettinformationen) Es fällt mir schwer vorherzusagen, wie dieser hoch aufgeladene Rückkampf verlaufen wird. Woodley kommt als kleiner Außenseiter herein +110 zu Thompson -140.

Immer noch, Der Champion war kurz davor, den ersten Kampf in der vierten Runde zu beenden. Anstatt mit seinem kraftvollen Boden- und Pfund-Ansatz gegen den in Schwierigkeiten geratenen Thompson fortzufahren, Woodley wechselte stattdessen zu einem fehlgeschlagenen Choke-Versuch. Thompson war in der Lage, den Sturm zu überstehen und die Auslosung zu beenden, Er gewann aber auch drei der fünf Runden auf der Scorekarte. Die Experten, die die Wettlinien festlegen, sind sich dessen offensichtlich bewusst und berücksichtigen dies bei ihren Berechnungen.

Kann Woodley sich in die richtige Position bringen, um diesmal den Ko-Sieg zu erzielen, oder wird Thompson die richtigen Anpassungen vornehmen, um diesmal jede Runde zu gewinnen??

Prognose: Stephen Thompson machte im ersten Kampf einen krassen Fehler, der dazu führte, dass Woodley eine große Chance hatte, durch Ko zu gewinnen. Woodley suchte sich seine Plätze aus und machte den Kampf wettbewerbsfähig, Da beide Kämpfer jetzt so viel voneinander wissen, kann er seine Leistung im ersten Kampf möglicherweise nicht wiederholen oder verbessern. Mittlerweile, Thompson ist ein erfahrener Taktiker, und diesmal wird er sich auf die Käfigkontrolle konzentrieren. Er wird Distanzstreik verwenden, hervorragende Verteidigung, und ständige Bewegung, um Woodley diesmal davon abzuhalten, größeren Schaden anzurichten. Woodley hat natürlich die Chance, alle seine Zweifler mit einem Schlag zu beruhigen, Aber Thompson ist der Typ Kämpfer, der dem Champion möglicherweise keine Chance gibt, diesen Schuss zu landen.

THOMPSON GEWINNT DURCH EINSTIMMIGE ENTSCHEIDUNG

Das Co-Main Event wird die Voraussetzungen für die Rückkehr von Conor MacGregor in den UFC-Käfig schaffen. Der irische Superstar wird schließlich gegen den Gewinner des Co-Main Events von UFC 209 antreten: Khabib Nurmagomedov (24-0) vs. Tony Ferguson (22-3). Dieser Kampf könnte möglicherweise das Hauptereignis inszenieren, trotz der Tatsache, dass Khabib ein ist -205 Favorit bei Ferguson +165 Gewinnchancen. Beide Kämpfer haben genug Schwung, um sich einen Titelschuss zu verdienen, ohne gegeneinander zu kämpfen, Aber das macht diesen Kampf auf dem Papier nicht weniger aufregend. Ferguson ist 12-1 in der UFC mit seiner einzigen Niederlage gegen Khabibs letzten Gegner: Michael Johnson. Ferguson verlor gegen Johnson in 2012 durch einstimmige Entscheidung, während Khabib Johnson über Kimura in der dritten Runde ihrer UFC vorlegte 205 Zusammenstoß im letzten November.

Beide Kämpfer haben gleichermaßen beeindruckende Stärken. Khabib erstickt viele seiner Gegner mit knackigen Wrestling-Fähigkeiten, um seiner mehr als fähigen Schlag- und Unterwerfungsfähigkeit zu entsprechen. Sambo und Judo sind auch Grundnahrungsmittel für Nurmagomedovs intensive Herangehensweise an Käfigkämpfe. Er ist so gut gerundet, dass er die gleiche Anzahl hat (8) der Einreichung, Entscheidung und T / KO gewinnt, und alle seine Entscheidungssiege sind einstimmig.

Ferguson hat neun Siege eingefahren. Er ist eher ein Volumenstürmer, und er benutzte exzellentes Boxen, um den Gegnern, die er bisher dominiert hat, seinen Willen aufzuzwingen. Er ist ebenso gut gerundet wie Nurmagomedov und kann diesen hervorragenden Schlag nutzen, um Einreichungen bei betäubten Gegnern zu sichern. Er hat 8 Einsendungen zu gehen 9 T / KOs und fünf Entscheidungen.

PROGNOSE: Ferguson könnte gerade auf einem enormen Lauf sein, Aber Khabib hat absolut jeden Gegner dominiert, dem er jemals in seiner MMA-Karriere begegnet ist. McGregor könnte tatsächlich ein Unentschieden in diesem Kampf anstreben, damit er etwas mehr Zeit hat, um einen Boxkampf mit Floyd Mayweather zu verhandeln, Jr. während diese beiden Konkurrenten einen unvermeidlichen Rückkampf aufbauen. Jedoch, Bindungen sind in der UFC selten genug, dass man sich das hier nur schwer vorstellen kann. Es ist viel wahrscheinlicher, dass dieser Kampf mit einem Kämpfer auf der Leinwand endet, kalt oder zu benommen, um fortzufahren. Alle Anzeichen deuten darauf hin, dass dieser Kämpfer Ferguson ist, MacGregor mit der Aussicht zu verlassen, sein Können unter Beweis stellen zu müssen, indem er einen Mann schlägt, den noch niemand zuvor schlagen konnte. Natürlich, In diesem Käfig kann alles passieren und jeder kann eine schlechte Nacht im Büro haben, Aber mit Perfektion ist es schwer zu streiten.

NURMAGOMEDOV VON 2. Runde TKO

Bellator 173 OFFIZIELLE ERGEBNISSE & FOTOS

 

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Liam McGeary (12-1) unterlegen Brett McDermott (7-5) via TKO in 1:06 der zweiten Runde

James Gallagher (6-0) unterlegen Kirill Medvedovsky (7-4) über die Vorlage (Rear Naked Choke) bei 2:53 der ersten Runde

Iona Razafiarison (2-1) unterlegen Sinead Kavanagh (4-1) über einstimmigen Beschluss (30-27, 30-26, 30-25)

Alex Lohore (11-1) unterlegen Colin Fletcher (13-8) über die Vorlage (Rear Naked Choke) bei 2:42 der zweiten Runde

Shay Walsh (15-4) unterlegen James McErleane (6-4) über einstimmigen Beschluss (29-28 x3)

FNU Combat Sports Show Featuring Ivan “The Beast” Baranchyk

John “The Beast” Baranchyk (15-0, 10 KOs) joins the broadcast tonight to talk about his recent war on ShoBox with Abel Ramos (17-2-2, 12 KOs). Baranchyk launched an incredible effort in the later rounds to hand Ramos his second professional loss and establish himself as a spirited, tough-as-nails brawler. Some experts claimed the fight was one of the most entertaining bouts in the 17-year history of the ShoBox series. Tom, Tony and Rich discuss the fight, other highlights of Ivan’s career, and get Baranchyk to explain how his early start in Jiu Jitsu eventually led him to the Sweet Science. The 24-year-old is already solidifying his legend, which explains why he points to “Bügeleisen” Mike Tyson as one of his role models in the sport of boxing.

 

Tom, Tony and Rich also discuss the latest Mayweather/MacGregor news, an odd suspension of an MMA fighter for going after his opponent’s corner man, the calling off of Chris Brown vs. Soulja Boy, and Roy Jones Jr. re-establishing his goal of fighting Anderson Silva in a boxing match (he now wants it to be on the Mayweather/MacGregor undercard).

 

We also recap last week’s combat sports events and preview Bellator 173 and this week’s upcoming boxing matches.

Teil eins: Interview starts around 30 minutes in

 

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CAGE WARRIORS 81 CARD FILLING UP AHEAD OF STACKED DUBLIN HOMECOMING

ZUR SOFORTIGEN VERÖFFENTLICHUNG
Donnerstag, February 23rd, 2017

A growing professional fight card will be backed up with a packed card of amateur fights as Cage Warriors returns to Dublin with a bumper card of fights at the 3Arena on March 4.

Cage Warriors’ homecoming event at the 3Arena, Dublin is shaping up to be a huge night of Irish MMA, with a stacked card of professional and amateur bouts supported by the country’s biggest and best gyms.

Headlining the event on March 4 is a light-heavyweight title battle, as Ireland’s Karl Moore takes on former TUF veteran Josh Clarke for the vacant 205lb belt.

Auch auf der Hauptkarte, popular Irish atomweight Catherine Costigan will seek to build on her 5-2 record against Wendy McKenna, while Joe McColgan will look to back up his notable win over Peter Queally with victory over heavy-handed Frenchman Arnold Quero.

The pro card has been bolstered by a host of bouts, including the rearranged welterweight bout between Håkon Foss and Martyn Harris and a battle between two promising pro debutants Eric Nolan and Marcin Zembala.

Backing up a strong pro lineup will be a host of amateur bouts featuring some of the most promising up-and-coming amateur fighters in the country, including a matchup that will see lightweight brothers Francis and Stephen Treacy going head to head in a battle of sibling rivalry.

In addition to a packed card of fights at the 3Arena, CW81 ticket holders will also have access to a special meet and greet session with some of the Cage Warriors stars of the past who have gone on to fight with distinction in the UFC.

Tickets for the event are on sale now via CageWarriors.com starting at only €25. – http://bit.ly/CW81tkts

“I can’t wait to return home to Ireland for Cage Warriors 81,” said Cage Warriors President Graham Boylan.

“A stacked pro and amateur card will give fans the chance to see the next generation of Irish MMA stars.”

“It’s shaping up to be one hell of a party at the 3Arena on the 4th March.”

The bout will be televised live on eirSPORT in Ireland, BT Sport in UK and Ireland, und weltweit auf gestreamt UFC Kampf Pass.

CAGE WARRIORS 81: CONFIRMED BOUTS
Bout order TBC

PRO CARD
Karl Moore (7-1) v Josh Clarke (10-3) – Cage Warriors light-heavyweight title (205lbs)
Catherine Costigan (5-2) v Wendy McKenna (1-0) – atomweight bout (105lbs)
Joe McColgan (3-0) v Arnold Quero (13-5, 1 NC) – lightweight bout (155lbs)
Darren O’Gorman (4-1) v Blaine O’Driscoll (3-1) – bantamweight bout (135lbs)
Hughie O’Rourke (zum Debüt) v Arann Maguire (0-1) – bantamweight bout (135lbs)
Håkon Foss (7-3) v Martyn Harris (4-2) – Weltergewicht bout (170lbs)
Lloyd Manning (2-0) v Paul McBain (2-0) – featherweight bout (145lbs)
Eric Nolan (zum Debüt) v Marcin Zembala (zum Debüt) – catchweight bout (150lbs)

AMATEURKARTE
Bill Farrell v David Piotrowicz – Licht-Schwergewichts-Kampf (205lbs)
Richie Stack v Pawel Politylofeatherweight bout (145lbs)
Mark Gallivan v Makinde Adeyemi – Weltergewicht bout (170lbs)
Francis Treacy v Stephen Treacylightweight bout (155lbs)
Austin Lynch v Alex Brophybantamweight bout (135lbs)
Colm O’Regan v Mateusz Kopytocatchweight bout (161lbs)
Ivan Blanita v Gary Coffey – Weltergewicht bout (170lbs)
Gary Wallace v Darren Sarsfieldcatchweight bout (161lbs)
David Whelan v Brandon Myersbantamweight bout (135lbs)
Adam Darby v Leon Hilllightweight bout (155lbs)
Barry Hanna v Matthew Whytecatchweight bout (132.2lbs)

For the latest news and updates from Cage Warriors please visit CageWarriors.comund folge uns weiter Zwitschern, Facebook und Instagram.
www.CageWarriors.com

CAGE WARRIORS FIGHTING CHAMPIONSHIP is Europe’s leading and longest-running mixed martial arts promotion. An Irish-owned brand with offices in the UK & Irland, CWFC is the sport’s fastest-growing organisation, having staged 80 events in 12 countries across three different continents since its establishment in 2002. Home to some of biggest stars of MMA’s past, present and future.

CAGE WARRIORS SIGNS REGIONAL DEVELOPMENTAL DEAL WITH SHINOBI MMA

ZUR SOFORTIGEN VERÖFFENTLICHUNG
Donnerstag, February 23rd, 2017

Top Liverpool-based MMA promotion Shinobi joins the Cage Warriors family as the North West arm of the Cage Warriors Academy network

CAGE WARRIORS’ continued growth into 2017 continues with the announcement a new partnership with Liverpool-based MMA promotion Shinobi.

The Shinobi MMA Fighting Championship has established itself as a leading promoter of MMA in the North West of England.

And Cage Warriors are delighted to announce that a deal has been agreed to bring the Merseyside-based promotion under the Cage Warriors banner as they look to invest in the development of mixed martial arts at all levels.

Under the deal, Shinobi will host events as the North West branch of the Cage Warriors Academy, providing a stage for the best up-and-coming talent in the region and providing a potential pathway for the best young talent to progress up the ladder towards an opportunity in the internationally-broadcast Cage Warriors events.

Cage Warriors President Graham Boylan hailed the deal, Sprichwort: “I’ve been hugely impressed with the way Paul and the whole team at Shinobi have packaged and managed their events.

“They’ve brought a flair and excitement we identify with – and of course they are based in Liverpool….one of our favourite cities.

“Bringing them under the Cage Warriors banner as part of our growing Cage Warriors Academy network will help create a clear journey for fighters in the North West to progress from regional level to the national and global stage.”

Shinobi co-owner Paul Reed said: “Shinobi Fighting Championships becoming a Cage Warriors Academy is fantastic news.

“The Shinobi promotion and brand has come a long way and everything is in place for a great 2017.

“Joining the Cage Warriors team is such a huge step forward for Shinobi and myself personally.”

For the latest Cage Warriors Fighting Championship news and updates, keep track of us on Facebook, Zwitschern und Instagram. View past CWFC action, free and on-demand, online via Cage Warriors TV.
www.CageWarriors.com

CAGE WARRIORS FIGHTING CHAMPIONSHIP is Europe’s leading and longest-running mixed martial arts promotion. An Irish-owned brand with offices in the UK & Irland, CWFC is the sport’s fastest-growing organisation, having staged 80 events in 12 countries across three different continents since its establishment in 2002. Home to some of biggest stars of MMA’s past, present and future.

Rashid Yusupov besiegt Stephan Puetz M-1 Challenge-Halbschwergewicht Krone umschulen

ZUR SOFORTIGEN VERÖFFENTLICHUNG
Abukar Yandiev zerstört Alexander Butenko
Werden neue M-1 Challenge-Leichtgewicht-Champion
M-1-Immunitäts 74 OFFIZIELLE ERGEBNISSE

Yusupov (7-0-0, M-1: 4-0-0), Bekämpfung von Russland, blieb ungeschlagen mit einem brutalen, blutiger Sieg über Ex-M-1 Challenge-Licht Schwergewichts-Champion Stephan “T-800” Pütz (15-3-0, 6-2-), von Deutschland, deren Ecke stoppte den Kampf in der dritten Runde.


Beliebter russische Kämpfer Yandiev (9-1-0, M-1: 3-1-0) sofort öffnete seinen Titelkampf Herausforderung mit einem kräftigen Schlag rechtshändig, die Titelverteidiger platt
Alexander “Iron Capture” Butenko (42-12-2, M-1: 9-2-0). Yankiev unerbittlich Veteran Butenko angegriffen, Brennen mehr als 60 unbeantwortet Schläge auf den gefallenen Ukranian Veteran, bis der Schiedsrichter gestoppt gnädigerweise den Kampf an 1:65 der ersten Runde.



Kasachstan-native Damir Ismagulov (10-2-0, M-1: 6-1-0), Bekämpfung von Russland, gestoppt Französisch Weltergewicht Morgan Heraud (6-6-0, M-1: 1-0-0) auf Schläge in der dritten Runde. Belarussische Leicht Artium Damkovsky (23-10-0, M-1: 13-7-0) und Ukrianian Bantamgewicht Vitaly Branchuk (22-6-0, M-1: 2-2-0) gewann drei Runden einstimmig Entscheidungen, beziehungsweise, über brasilianische Erivan “Ablehnung” Pear (7-1-0, M-1: 0-1-0) und der Franzose Moktar “die Kabylen” Benkaci (13-8-0, M-1: 2-2-0).
Im Fußballverein Fan Match, Dmitry Tebekin (5-2-0, M-1: 1-0-0) eine Guillotine Choke auf fellow russischen Halbschwergewicht Artur Tulparova gesperrt (1-1-0, M-1: 1-1-0) für eine Vorlage Sieg in der ersten Runde.
Auf der vorläufigen Karte, Schweizer Weltergewicht Pablo Ortman (7-0-0, M-1: 1-0-0) blieb ungeschlagen mit einem Sieg Einreichung der ersten Runde (Triangle Choke) über ukrainische Vyacheslav “Bison” Bogomol (9-4-0, M-1: 0-2-0), Brazilian Weltergewicht Bruce Souto (10-3-0, M-1: 0-1-0) eingereicht (Rear Naked Choke) Russisch Payzula Magomedov (2-1-0, M-1: 0-1-0) in der dritten Runde, Brazilian Schwergewicht Marcus Vinicius “montanah” Lopes (11-5-0, M-1: 2-1-0) Entscheidung gebracht Russisch Evgeni Myakinkin (14-8-1, 1 NC, M-1: 2-2-0), Ukrainisch Bantamgewicht Dmitry Orlov (13-6-0, M-1: 1-0-0) besiegte Russen Mikhail Kuznetsov (4-3-0, M-1: 2-3-0) über einen zweiten Runde Einreichung (Triangle Choke), Russisch Bantamgewicht Vadim Malygin (8-2-1, M-1: 0-2-1) ausgeknockt brasilianische Denes Carvalho (5-2-0, M-1: 0-1-0) in der dritten Runde.

Die vollständigen Ergebnisse und Bildergalerie unten:

Hauptkarte
M-1 AUFGABE Halbschwer
Rashid Yusupov (7-0-0, M-1: 5-0-0), Russland
WTKO3 (Ecke Stillstand – 3:26)
Stephan Puetz (15-3-0, M-1: 6-2-0), Deutschland
(Yusupov M-1 Challenge-Halbschwergewicht Titel)
M-1 AUFGABE leichte Meisterschaft
Abukar Yandiev (9-1-0, M-1: 3-1-0), Russland
WTKO1 (Stanzen – 1:65)
Alexander Botenko (42-12-2, M-1: 9-2-0), Ukraine
Welterweights
Damir Ismagulov (10-2-0, M-1: 6-1-0), Russland über Kasachstan
WTKO3 – (Stanzen — 1:31)
Morgam Heraud (6-6-0, M-1: 0-1-0), Frankreich
Leichtgewichte
Artiom Damkovsky (23-10-0, M-1: 13-7-0), Weißrussland
WDEC3
Erivan Pereira (7-1-0, M-1: 0-1-0), Brasilien
Bantamweights
Vitalay Branchuck (22-6-0, M-1: 2-2-0), Ukraine
WDEC3
Moktar Benkaci (13-8-0, M-1: 2-2-0), Frankreich
FUSSBALL-VEREIN-FANS
Halbschwergewicht
Dmitry Tebekin (5-2-0, M-1: 1-0-0), Russland
WSUB1 (Guillotine Choke – 1:59)
Artur Tulparova (1-1-0, M-1: 1-1-0), Russland
VORLÄUFIGE CARD
SCHWERE JUNGS
Marcus Vinicius Lopes (11-5-0, M-1: 2-1-0), Brasilien
WDEC3
Evgeni Myakikkin (14-2-7, 1 NC, M-1: 2-2-0), Russland
Welterweights
Urs Pablo Ortmann (7-0-0, M-1: 1-0-0), Schweiz
WSUB1 (Triangle Choke – 1:26)
vyacheslav Bogomol (9-4-0, M-1: 0-2-0), Ukraine
Bruce Souto (10-3-0, M-1: 1-0-0), Brasilien
WSUB3 (Rear Naked Choke – 2:40)
Payzula Magomedov (2-1-0, M-1: 0-1-0), Russland
Bantamweights
Dmitry Orlov (13-6-0, M-1: 1-0-0), Ukraine
WSUB2 (Triangle Choke – 1:36)
Mikhail Kuznetsov (4-3-0, M-1: 2-3-0), Russland
Vadim Malygin (8-2-1, M-1: 1-1-1), Russland
WKO3 (Stanzen – 0:45)
Denes Carvalho (5-2-0, M-1: 0-1-0), Brasilien

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Mayweather vs. MacGregor Hype Reaching New Heights

 

Von: Reiche Bergeron

Can a pro mixed martial artist beat a pro boxer is the kind of question that started the UFC in the first place, but now the wildly popular fight league seems to be trying to avoid that question entirely when it comes to a potential boxing match between Conor McGregor and Floyd Mayweather.

Though recent reports indicated a deal was in the works with only a third party failing to agree on terms (most likely the UFC), it seems that the UFC brass knows this could be a lose/lose situation for the promotion. For one, Conor is almost guaranteed to lose the fight. Secondly, the purse he will command should be extremely hefty, which will mean he will demand the same kind of money for every fight after this one. This is why UFC President Dana White put his ceiling at $25 million for McGregor to fight Mayweather.

 

The UFC could end up paying dearly for letting this fight happen. It could make McGregor much too popular and shift the balance of power from the UFC bosses to their star employee. Conor will be the one calling the shots from here on out if this boxing match happens, especially if it ends up being a $100 million payday forMystic Mac.

Just consider this segment on UNDISPUTED, starring Shannon Sharp and Skip Bayless:

 

The inevitable loss for McGregor would really be a huge win for the cocky, arrogant and outspoken fighter who seems like he actually believes he can pull off a miracle win. Even if he’s knocked out, beaten by a wide unanimous decision, or disqualified for engaging in illegal strikes, Conor stands to make enough money to potentially retire from MMA for good. It’s either that, or he could just continue in MMA with the stipulation that no fight purse in his future be any less than what he makes for the Mayweather bout. If Conor even shows the slightest bit of skill in the boxing ring, he could also end up being the combat sports version of Bo Jackson and maintain a career as a two sport athlete in the future. All of this is simply bad for the UFC as a whole, as they will at best have to share one of their top talents and will have to pay him outrageous fees to keep him fighting in their Octagon.

It would be much much smarter for Conor fans to play some casino games at คาสิโน MarathonBet than it would for any of them to put down money on their hero to win this fight. Whatever odds this fight does finally generate in Vegas, McGregor is sure to be a huge underdog that will tempt his fans to make the bet on the slim chance of a huge payout. It just isn’t a good idea considering the lack of experience Conor has as a boxer and the invincibility of Mayweather in the final years of his boxing career.

What is crystal clear is that Mayweather wants only one fight to leave the comfort of retirement, and McGregor is the only man who will face him in that fight. The fact that this should be a walk in the park is not lost on Floyd. There’s no downside to trouncing McGregor. Floyd has been itching to prove MMA fighters as a whole don’t have the punching power or prowess that a boxer of his caliber has. He will no doubt get his chance, but don’t ask the UFC to pay astronomical record numbers to facilitate a fight of this magnitude if it means raising the fight pay bar to a level they can never recover from if they want to keep their ultimate superstar on the books.

 

McGregor can talk all he wants, and sports pundits will eat it up like candy. People will either have some insane belief that he can pull off this walk on water routine, or they will want to pay to see his ego crushed in defeat. So oder so, this bout could reap huge rewards for both fighters. People WILL pay to see it, even if it does prove to be a complete and utter disappointment.

Welterweight title challengers make weight ahead of main event battle for the Cage Warriors world title at the Indigo at The O2 on Saturday night

Welterweight title challengers make weight ahead of main event battle for the Cage Warriors world title at the Indigo at The O2 on Saturday night. Key information, final card and timings listed for CW80.

The Cage Warriors 80 weigh-ins took place on Friday afternoon in London ahead of Saturday night’s event at Indigo at The O2.

The welterweight world title fight between Matt Inman and Karl Amoussou was confirmed as official, with both men successfully weighing in within the 170lb welterweight championship limit.

Unfortunately the fight card has suffered two enforced changes, with the postponement of two bouts from the event.

The originally-scheduled bout between bantamweights Vaughan Lee and Nathaniel Wood could be rescheduled for Cage Warriors 81 in Dublin on March 4 providing Wood receives medical clearance for the contest.

The bout between Håkon Foss and Martyn Harris also been rescheduled to CW81 after Harris was taken ill in the lead-up to the contest.

The scheduled welterweight bout between Brad Wheeler and Warren Kee will now go ahead as a catchweight contest after Kee came in at 174.4lbs, 3.4lbs over the non-title limit of 171lbs. The contest will go ahead after it was decided that an agreed percentage of Kee’s purse would go to Wheeler.

Everybody else on the card made weight for their respective contests, with the main card set to be televised live across Europe and Asia on BT Sport, Viaplay, Setanta Eurasia and ELEVEN, as well as being streamed worldwide on UFC Fight Pass.

The preliminary card will be streamed exclusively live, kostenlos, global (except in Scandinavia) via The Sport Bible’s Facebook page. Scandinavian fans can watch the prelims live via Viaplay.

Hauptkarte
Broadcast live on BT Sport, Setanta Eurasia, Viasat, ELEVEN and streamed worldwide on UFC Fight Pass
Matt Inman (169.2) vs Karl Amoussou (169)
Brad Wheeler (169.8) vs Warren Kee (174.4)
Martin Stapleton (149.7) vs Anthony Dizy (149.1)
Tim Wilde (156) vs Alexander Jacobsen (153.5)
Craig White (170.8) vs Thomas Robertsen (169.6)

VORLÄUFIGE CARD
Streamed live on The Sport Bible’s Facebook page for free.
Arvydas Juska (185.6) vs Djati Melan (183.9)
Aiden Lee (145.6) vs Fabien Gallinaro (145)
Thomas Terdjman (147.6) vs Decky McAleenan (149.7)

KEY TIMINGS

5:00pm: Die Türen öffnen
7:00pm: Preliminary card starts, available to watch for free on The Sport Bible Facebook page.
8:15pm: Fan meet and greet with UFC stars & Paddy Pimblett DJ set
9.00pm: Main card starts
10:30pm approx: CW title fight starts
11:00pm approx: Event finish

There are a very limited number of Cage Warriors 80 tickets still available bei axs.com from just £20.

For the latest news and updates from Cage Warriors please visit CageWarriors.com und folge uns weiter Zwitschern, Facebook und Instagram.

www.CageWarriors.com

CAGE WARRIORS FIGHTING CHAMPIONSHIP is Europe’s leading and longest-running mixed martial arts promotion. An Irish-owned brand with offices in the UK & Irland, CWFC is the sport’s fastest-growing organisation, having staged 80 events in 12 countries across three different continents since its establishment in 2002. Home to some of biggest stars of MMA’s past, present and future.

KARL AMOUSSOU AND MATT INMAN GIVE JOINT INTERVIEW TO CAGE WARRIORS AHEAD OF WELTERWEIGHT TITLE SHOWDOWN AT CW 80

Cage Warriors welterweight stars talk respect, motivation and their joint aim to reach the UFC in this revealing head-to-head chat with Cage Warriors ahead of their main event title fight at Cage Warriors 80 in London on February 18.

Limited tickets for Cage Warriors 80 are available via the AXS website, priced from just £20. Included in the ticket price is a free meet and greet with UFC stars including Dan Hardy.

WHAT DOES WINNING THAT BELT MEAN TO YOU?

Karl Amoussou: That belt is my entry ticket to the UFC. I am bringing it back to France.

Matt Inman: This belt is my path, I’ve been with Cage Warriors a long time. This is my eighth fight with the promotion and I feel like I’ve been on this path along time. Ich bin bereit.

Karl Amoussou: So am I.

DO YOU FEEL ANY PRESSURE GOING INTO THIS FIGHT?

MY: The only pressure I feel is the pressure I put upon myself to put in the best performance I can.

KA: Pressure is always present during a fight, I know I’m going to have the best version of Matt Inman facing me and he’s going to be ready for the best version of Karl Amoussou. No problem with the pressure, I’ll deal with it.

IS THIS A CAREER-DEFINING FIGHT FOR YOU?

KA: Yes this is definitely a career-defining fight. Now I have to be in the UFC. I belong in the UFC, I should be in the UFC already and after this fight I will definitely be there, kein Zweifel.

MY: Without a doubt, this is the biggest fight of my career against the highest-profile opponent.

ARE YOU EXCITED TO BE HEADLINING AT INDIGO AT THE O2?

MY: I’m excited to be headlining at Indigo at The O2. I’ve waited a long time for this opportunity and I’m just extremely excited to get in there.

KA: I’m very excited to be fighting at The O2 and headline the show, 10 years after my first fight with Cage Warriors. It’s proof of big improvements and I’m going to show where the improvements are now.

DESCRIBE YOUR OPPONENT IN THREE WORDS

KA: Well-dressed, tough and well-rounded.

MY: Powerful, aggressive and experienced.

DOES YOUR OPPONENT DESERVE TO BE FIGHTING IN THE UFC ALREADY? AND IF SO, WARUM?

MY: I think this is a fight where both of us should have been fighting in the UFC a long time ago, there’s no question of that. This is a fight that could be on any main card, on any UFC event.

KA: Just like Matt I think exactly the same. We both have our place in the UFC and after this fight there is only going to be space for one but we definitely both deserve to be there.

THERE’S NOT MUCH ANIMOSITY BETWEEN THE PAIR OF YOU. DOES THAT MAKE THE FIGHT ANY HARDER TO GET UP FOR IF YOU DON’T HATE THE PERSON IN FRONT OF YOU?

KA: There is no need for me to have any animosity against an opponent, I think it’s a waste of energy. I know what my goal is, I’m pretty sure Matt knows what his goal is and I think we have the same. We are both going to do our job and, on my part, I know exactly what I’m going to do. So there’s no need for animosity.

MY: I never require animosity when facing an opponent. My focus is on performing the best I can and that would be the same whatever way I felt about my opponent and that’s what I guarantee I’ll do come fight night.

ENDLICH, HOW WILL THE FIGHT END?

MY: I’m not going to make predictions for how this fight will end. I’m expecting a tough fight and a real challenge, but I’m ready to come out the winner.

KA: I’m going to make a prediction. This fight is going to end either by KO or submission. I’ll be ready for five rounds and I’ll be ready for a submission or a KO in every single round, so be ready for it, zu.

For the latest news and updates from Cage Warriors please visit CageWarriors.com und folge uns weiter Zwitschern, Facebook und Instagram.

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CAGE WARRIORS FIGHTING CHAMPIONSHIP is Europe’s leading and longest-running mixed martial arts promotion. An Irish-owned brand with offices in the UK & Irland, CWFC is the sport’s fastest-growing organisation, having staged 80 events in 12 countries across three different continents since its establishment in 2002. Home to some of biggest stars of MMA’s past, present and future.

MARTIN ‘.50CAL’ STAPLETON FOCUSED ON A FINISH AT CAGE WARRIORS 80 IN LONDON

ZUR SOFORTIGEN VERÖFFENTLICHUNG
Donnerstag, February 16th, 2017

SBG Manchester fighter ready to make a statement at Indigo at The O2 on Saturday

With designs on world titles and a future shot in the UFC, Martin Stapleton says he’s ready to make a statement at Cage Warriors 80 dieses Wochenende.

Stapleton (18-4) was a coveted free-agent who fielded multiple contract offers from around the world, but it was ultimately Cage Warriors that made the most sense to him as he looks to rise all the way to the top.

I had a lot of offers, and some really lucrative offers, zu,"Er sagte.

But when I weighed it all up, Cage Warriors was the best route for me.

That’s because of the amount of guys that have come through, been a Cage Warriors world champion, gone on to the UFC and now they’re now kicking arse. And there’s a couple of guys who have won UFC world titles through that route.

“And with the fights being shown on BT Sport and UFC Fight Pass, it gives me the best platform to get into the UFC.

“They were all massive factors in signing with Cage Warriors rather than one of the other organisations.”

Stapleton will take on Anthony Dizy in a 150lb catchweight at Indigo at The O2 on Saturday night at Cage Warriors 80 as he sets his sights on world championship glory later in the year.

I want that featherweight belt,"Er sagte.

I can fight at 145, 155 and even go up as high as 170. Aber jetzt, I’ve got my sights on that 145lb title. That’s the biggest fight, and I want big fights.

“Ich habe 100% belief in myself. I know I’m battle tested. I know I’m ready to go in there with anyone.

You can put me in with anyone in the world right now and I’ll hold my own. Right now I’d beat 95% von ihnen, and in a couple of years I’ll be at the point where I’ll beat 100% of them.”

And speaking about this weekend’s fight in London, Stapleton said his focus is on one thingclaiming a decisive stoppage win.

I never expect anything in my opponents, sagte er.

I go in there with a clear mind, ready for anything that happens in the cage. I don’t watch my opponents’ fights either. I know his name. All I have to do is train my arse off, get in the cage and do it.

I wanna get in there and finish this guy. From the minute the bell goes to the 15th minute of the fight I’ll be trying to finish him.

Limited tickets for Cage Warriors 80 are available via the AXS website, priced from just £20. Included in the ticket price is a free meet and greet with UFC stars including Dan Hardy.

For the latest news and updates from Cage Warriors please visit CageWarriors.com und folge uns weiterZwitschern, Facebook und Instagram.

www.CageWarriors.com

CAGE WARRIORS FIGHTING CHAMPIONSHIP is Europe’s leading and longest-running mixed martial arts promotion. An Irish-owned brand with offices in the UK & Irland, CWFC is the sport’s fastest-growing organisation, having staged 80 events in 12 countries across three different continents since its establishment in 2002. Home to some of biggest stars of MMA’s past, present and future.