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UFC 209: Woodley contre. Wonderboy et Khabib vs. Aperçu et prédiction de Ferguson

Par: Rich Bergeron

UFC 209 approche à grands pas avec deux combats dynamiques en tête d'affiche, y compris un match revanche très attendu clôturant le spectacle. Les fans ont hâte d'avoir une carte de combat solide à regarder après plusieurs événements décevants à la carte à la carte qui les ont laissés en vouloir plus ces derniers mois. C'est une carte qui pourrait certainement offrir le plein d'action, les fans de spectacles remplis d'adrénaline sont en droit d'attendre le prix d'entrée. Voici mes aperçus et prédictions pour les deux combats à succès en haut de l'affiche.

Stephen Thompson (13-1-1) obtient une autre fissure au titre des poids welters contre Tyron Woodley (16-3-1) dans l'événement principal. Même les faiseurs de cotes (Vérifiez M88 paris sportifs pour plus d'informations sur les paris) avoir du mal à prédire comment se déroulera ce match revanche très chargé. Woodley arrive en tant que léger outsider à +110 à Thompson -140.

Encore, le Champion a failli terminer le premier combat au quatrième tour. Plutôt que de continuer avec sa puissante approche de terrain et de livre contre le Thompson en difficulté, Woodley est passé à une tentative d'étranglement ratée à la place. Thompson a pu résister à la tempête et sortir du tirage au sort, mais il a également remporté trois des cinq tours du tableau de bord. Les experts qui fixent les lignes de paris en sont évidemment conscients et en tiennent compte dans leurs calculs..

Woodley peut-il se mettre en position pour remporter la victoire par élimination directe cette fois ou Thompson fera-t-il les bons ajustements pour gagner à chaque tour cette fois??

Prédiction: Stephen Thompson a commis une erreur flagrante dans le premier combat qui a permis à Woodley d'avoir une énorme chance de gagner par KO. Woodley a choisi ses places et a rendu le combat compétitif, mais avec les deux combattants en sachant tellement l'un sur l'autre maintenant, il ne sera peut-être pas en mesure de répéter ou d'améliorer sa performance dans le premier combat. En attendant, Thompson est un tacticien chevronné, et il se concentrera sur le contrôle de la cage cette fois-ci. Il utilisera la frappe à distance, superbe défense, et un mouvement constant pour empêcher Woodley de faire des dégâts majeurs cette fois-ci. Woodley a bien sûr une chance de calmer tous ses sceptiques avec un seul coup de poing, mais Thompson est le type de combattant qui peut ne pas donner au champion une chance de décrocher ce coup.

THOMPSON REMPORTE PAR DÉCISION À L'UNANIMITÉ

L'événement co-principal préparera le terrain pour le retour de Conor MacGregor dans la cage de l'UFC. La superstar irlandaise affrontera éventuellement le vainqueur du co-événement principal de l'UFC 209: Khabib Nurmagomedov (24-0) vs. Tony Ferguson (22-3). Ce combat pourrait potentiellement éclipser l'événement principal, malgré le fait que Khabib est un -205 favori de Ferguson +165 chances de gagner. Les deux combattants ont suffisamment d'élan pour remporter une chance au titre sans se battre, mais cela ne rend pas ce combat moins excitant sur le papier. Ferguson est 12-1 à l'UFC avec sa seule défaite contre le dernier adversaire de Khabib: Michael Johnson. Ferguson a perdu contre Johnson en 2012 par décision unanime alors que Khabib a soumis Johnson via Kimura au troisième tour de leur UFC 205 affrontement en novembre dernier.

Les deux combattants ont des atouts tout aussi imposants. Khabib étouffe beaucoup de ses adversaires avec des compétences de lutte croquantes pour égaler sa capacité de frappe et de soumission plus que capable. Le sambo et le judo sont également des éléments de base de l'approche intense de Nurmagomedov en matière de combat en cage. Il est si bien arrondi qu'il en a un nombre égal (8) de soumission, décision et T / KO gagne, et toutes ses décisions gagnent à l'unanimité.

Ferguson est sur une séquence de neuf victoires consécutives. Il est plus un attaquant de volume, et il a utilisé une excellente boxe pour imposer sa volonté aux adversaires qu'il a dominés jusqu'à présent. Il est également bien arrondi comme Nurmagomedov et peut utiliser cette superbe frappe pour sécuriser des soumissions sur des adversaires assommés.. Il a 8 soumissions pour accompagner 9 T / KO et cinq décisions.

PRÉDICTION: Ferguson est peut-être sur une formidable course en ce moment, mais Khabib a absolument dominé tous les adversaires qu'il a jamais affrontés dans sa carrière de MMA. McGregor est peut-être en train de rechercher une égalité dans ce combat afin qu'il puisse avoir un peu de temps supplémentaire pour négocier un match de boxe avec Floyd Mayweather, Jr. alors que ces deux prétendants mettent en place une inévitable revanche. Cependant, les cravates sont assez rares à l'UFC qu'il est exagéré de l'imaginer ici. Il est beaucoup plus probable que ce combat se termine avec un combattant sur la toile, dehors froid ou trop étourdi pour continuer. Tous les signes indiquent que ce combattant est Ferguson, laissant MacGregor avec la perspective de devoir faire ses preuves en battant un homme que personne n’a pu battre auparavant. Bien sûr, tout peut arriver dans cette cage et tout le monde peut passer une mauvaise nuit au bureau, mais la perfection est difficile à contester.

NURMAGOMEDOV PAR 2e tour TKO

Bellator 173 RÉSULTATS OFFICIELS & PHOTOS

 

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Liam McGeary (12-1) vaincu Brett McDermott (7-5) via TKO à 1:06 du deuxième tour

James Gallagher (6-0) vaincu Kirill Medvedovsky (7-4) par soumission (étranglement arrière-nue) à 2:53 de la première ronde

Iona Razafiarison (2-1) vaincu Sinead Kavanagh (4-1) par décision unanime (30-27, 30-26, 30-25)

Alex Lohore (11-1) vaincu Colin Fletcher (13-8) par soumission (étranglement arrière-nue) à 2:42 du deuxième tour

Shay Walsh (15-4) vaincu James McErleane (6-4) par décision unanime (29-28 x3)

FNU Combat Sports Show Featuring Ivan “La Bête” Baranchyk

Jean “La Bête” 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 “Fer” 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.

Partie un: Interview starts around 30 minutes in

 

Deuxième partie:

 

CAGE WARRIORS 81 CARD FILLING UP AHEAD OF STACKED DUBLIN HOMECOMING

POUR DIFFUSION IMMÉDIATE
Jeudi, 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.

Également sur la carte principale, 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 4e March.”

Le combat sera retransmis en direct sur eirSPORT in Ireland, BT Sport in UK and Ireland, and streamed worldwide on UFC Fight passe.

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 Caroline du Nord) – combat léger (155lbs)
Darren O’Gorman (4-1) v Blaine O’Driscoll (3-1) – combat de poids coq (135lbs)
Hughie O’Rourke (pour les débuts) v Arann Maguire (0-1) – combat de poids coq (135lbs)
Håkon Foss (7-3) v Martyn Harris (4-2) – combat welters (170lbs)
Lloyd Manning (2-0) v Paul McBain (2-0) – featherweight bout (145lbs)
Eric Nolan (pour les débuts) v Marcin Zembala (pour les débuts) – catchweight bout (150lbs)

AMATEUR CARD
Bill Farrell v David Piotrowicz – combat des lourds-légers (205lbs)
Richie Stack v Pawel Politylofeatherweight bout (145lbs)
Mark Gallivan v Makinde Adeyemi – combat welters (170lbs)
Francis Treacy v Stephen Treacy – combat léger (155lbs)
Austin Lynch v Alex Brophy – combat de poids coq (135lbs)
Colm O’Regan v Mateusz Kopytocatchweight bout (161lbs)
Ivan Blanita v Gary Coffey – combat welters (170lbs)
Gary Wallace v Darren Sarsfieldcatchweight bout (161lbs)
David Whelan v Brandon Myers – combat de poids coq (135lbs)
Adam Darby v Leon Hill – combat léger (155lbs)
Barry Hanna v Matthew Whytecatchweight bout (132.2lbs)

For the latest news and updates from Cage Warriors please visit CageWarriors.comet suivez-nous sur Gazouillement, Facebook et 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 & Irlande, 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, présent et futur.

CAGE WARRIORS SIGNS REGIONAL DEVELOPMENTAL DEAL WITH SHINOBI MMA

POUR DIFFUSION IMMÉDIATE
Jeudi, 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, disant: “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, Gazouillement et 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 & Irlande, 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, présent et futur.

Rashid Yusupov defeats Stephan Puetz To retrain M-1 Challenge light heavyweight crown

POUR DIFFUSION IMMÉDIATE
Abukar Yandiev destroys Alexander Butenko
To become new M-1 Challenge lightweight champion
M-1 DÉFI 74 RÉSULTATS OFFICIELS

Yusupov (7-0-0, M-1: 4-0-0), un combattant de la Russie, remained undefeated with a brutal, bloody victory over former M-1 Challenge light heavyweight champion Stephan “T-800” Puetz (15-3-0, 6-2-), de l'Allemagne, whose corner stopped the fight during the third round.


Wildly popular Russian fighter Yandiev (9-1-0, M-1: 3-1-0) immediately opened his title fight challenge with a powerful right-handed punch that floored defending champion
Alexander “Iron Capture” Butenko (42-12-2, M-1: 9-2-0). Yankiev relentlessly attacked veteran Butenko, firing more than 60 unanswered strikes on the fallen Ukranian veteran, until the referee mercifully halted the fight at 1:65 de la première ronde.



Kazakhstan-native Damir Ismagulov (10-2-0, M-1: 6-1-0), un combattant de la Russie, stopped French welterweight Morgan Heraud (6-6-0, M-1: 1-0-0) on punches in the third round. Belarussian lightweight Artium Damkovsky (23-10-0, M-1: 13-7-0) and Ukrianian bantamweight Vitaly Branchuk (22-6-0, M-1: 2-2-0) won three-round unanimous decisions, respectivement, over Brazilian ErivanNegao” Poire (7-1-0, M-1: 0-1-0) and Frenchman Moktar “Le Kabyle” Benkaci (13-8-0, M-1: 2-2-0).
In the soccer club fans match, Dmitry Tebekin (5-2-0, M-1: 1-0-0) locked a guillotine choke on fellow Russian light heavyweight Artur Tulparova (1-1-0, M-1: 1-1-0) for a submission victory in the first round.
Sur la carte préliminaire, Swiss welterweight Pablo Ortman (7-0-0, M-1: 1-0-0) remained undefeated with a first-round submission win (triangle choke) over Ukrainian VyacheslavBisonBogomol (9-4-0, M-1: 0-2-0), Brazilian welterweight Bruce Souto (10-3-0, M-1: 0-1-0) soumis (rear naked choke) Russian Payzula Magomedov (2-1-0, M-1: 0-1-0) au troisième tour, Brazilian heavyweight Marcus ViniciusMontanah” Lopes (11-5-0, M-1: 2-1-0) decisioned Russian Evgeni Myakinkin (14-8-1, 1 Caroline du Nord, M-1: 2-2-0), Ukrainian bantamweight Dmitry Orlov (13-6-0, M-1: 1-0-0) defeated Russian Mikhail Kuznetsov (4-3-0, M-1: 2-3-0) par le biais d'une soumission de deuxième ronde (triangle choke), Russian bantamweight Vadim Malygin (8-2-1, M-1: 0-2-1) knocked out Brazilian Denes Carvalho (5-2-0, M-1: 0-1-0) au troisième tour.

Les résultats complets et galerie de photos ci-dessous:

CARTE MAIN
M-1 CHALLENGE LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT
Rashid Yusupov (7-0-0, M-1: 5-0-0), Russie
WTKO3 (arrêt de coin – 3:26)
Stephen Puetz (15-3-0, M-1: 6-2-0), Allemagne
(Yusupov M-1 Challenge light heavyweight title)
M-1 CHALLENGE léger Championnat
Abukar Yandiev (9-1-0, M-1: 3-1-0), Russie
WTKO1 (poinçons – 1:65)
Alexander Botenko (42-12-2, M-1: 9-2-0), Ukraine
Welters
Damir Ismagulov (10-2-0, M-1: 6-1-0), La Russie par le Kazakhstan
WTKO3 – (poinçons — 1:31)
Morgam Heraud (6-6-0, M-1: 0-1-0), France
Légers
Artiom Damkovsky (23-10-0, M-1: 13-7-0), Biélorussie
WDEC3
Erivan Pereira (7-1-0, M-1: 0-1-0), Brésil
Bantamweights
Vitalay Branchuck (22-6-0, M-1: 2-2-0), Ukraine
WDEC3
Moktar Benkaci (13-8-0, M-1: 2-2-0), France
SOCCER CLUB FANS
LEGERS
Dmitry Tebekin (5-2-0, M-1: 1-0-0), Russie
WSUB1 (guillotine – 1:59)
Artur Tulparova (1-1-0, M-1: 1-1-0), Russie
CARTE PRÉLIMINAIRE
POIDS LOURDS
Marcus Vinicius Lopes (11-5-0, M-1: 2-1-0), Brésil
WDEC3
Evgeni Myakikkin (14-2-7, 1 Caroline du Nord, M-1: 2-2-0), Russie
Welters
Urs Pablo Ortmann (7-0-0, M-1: 1-0-0), Suisse
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), Brésil
WSUB3 (rear naked choke – 2:40)
Payzula Magomedov (2-1-0, M-1: 0-1-0), Russie
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), Russie
Vadim Malygin (8-2-1, M-1: 1-1-1), Russie
WKO3 (poinçons – 0:45)
Denes Carvalho (5-2-0, M-1: 0-1-0), Brésil

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M-1 CHALLENGE CALENDRIER DES ÉVÉNEMENTS:
M-1 Défi 75 – Mars 3, 2017 – Moscou, Russie

Mayweather vs. MacGregor Hype Reaching New Heights

 

Par: Rich 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. D'une manière ou d'une autre, 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, gratuitement, globalement (except in Scandinavia) via The Sport Bible’s Facebook page. Scandinavian fans can watch the prelims live via Viaplay.

CARTE MAIN
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)

CARTE PRÉLIMINAIRE
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

5:00h: Portes ouvertes
7:00h: Preliminary card starts, available to watch for free on The Sport Bible Facebook page.
8:15h: Fan meet and greet with UFC stars & Paddy Pimblett DJ set
9.00h: 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 à axs.com from just £20.

For the latest news and updates from Cage Warriors please visit CageWarriors.com et suivez-nous sur Gazouillement, Facebook et 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 & Irlande, 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, présent et futur.

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. Je suis prêt.

Karl Amoussou: So am I.

DO YOU FEEL ANY PRESSURE GOING INTO THIS FIGHT?

MON: 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, aucun doute.

MON: 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?

MON: 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.

MON: Powerful, aggressive and experienced.

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

MON: 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.

MON: 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.

ENFIN, HOW WILL THE FIGHT END?

MON: 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, trop.

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

POUR DIFFUSION IMMÉDIATE
Jeudi, 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 ce week-end.

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, trop,"Il a dit.

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,"Il a dit.

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

“J'ai 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% d'eux, 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, il dit.

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 et suivez-nous surGazouillement, Facebook et 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 & Irlande, 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, présent et futur.