Denne lørdag, September 10,
Cage Warriors Fighting Championship returns to Liverpool’s Echo Arena for the first time in two years,
with a show packed with the cream of European MMA performing in front of a global TV audience.
Tilbage i 2014, CWFC 68’s main card produced 10 stoppages and the promotion is hoping for the same fireworks on Saturday. At CWFC 78, two world titles are on the line for the lightweight and featherweight belts – both being contested by home crowd favourites, Chris Fishgold and Paddy Pimblett.
Headlining the show is highly ranked Englishman Chris Fishgold, who makes the first defence of his lightweight title against Frenchman, Jason Ponet. His teammate Paddy Pimblett challenges Frenchman Johnny Frachey for the featherweight title.
Den vigtigste korthandling, from the Echo Arena Liverpool will feature five televised professional bouts starting at 9pm* (UK tid).
CHANGES TO THE CARD:
Vaughan Lee has withdrawn due to injury. His opponent Arnold Quero is now matched on CWFC 79, due to take place next month in Newport, Wales.
Doors at the Echo Arena, Liverpool will open at 5:00pm – tickets are available to purchase here.
BROADCAST & TV PARTNERS
Please check your local region’s listings for local broadcast times.
The main card is live on:
UFC BEKÆMPELSE PASS® | I hele verden
BT Sport | Storbritannien og Irland
Viasat | Skandinavien
CWFC 78
Hovedkort - 9:00PM* (UK Time)
*The main card will start on BT Sport via the red button at 9pm and revert to the main channel at 9.15pm.
Main Event: CWFC Lightweight World Title (5×5 minute rounds)
(Champion) Chris Fishgold (15-1-1) vs. Jason Ponet (16-10-1-1nc)
Vacant CWFC Featherweight World Title (5×5 minute rounds)
Paddy “The Baddy” Pimblett (11-1-0) vs. Johnny Frachey (18-10-0)
Letvægts (3×5 minute rounds)
Tim “The Experiment” Wilde (8-2-0) vs. Mickael “Ragnar” Lebout (14-6-1-1nc)
Weltervægt (3×5 minute rounds)
Ali Arish (21-5) vs. Mohsen Bahari (8-3)
Mellemvægt (3×5 minute rounds)
Leeroy Barnes (15-15-0-1nc) vs. Victor Cheng (10-2-0)
Pro Prelims
160 lbs catchweight
Jordan Miller (16-15) vs. Ellis Hampson (5-3-1)
Weltervægt
James Lewis (5-2) vs. Dez Parker (7-5)
Weltervægt
Alexandre Roumette (4-6) vs. Dylan Mcloughlin (2-0)
130 lbs Catchweight
Sam Halliday (4-3) vs. Sam Creasey (6-0)
