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FNU Combat Sports Show: UFC, Bellator and Boxing Recaps/Previews; Dana The Drama Queen; Muhammad Ali Jr. Detained at Florida Airport; Transgender Wrestler Wins Women’s Wrestling Title in Texas

Tom, Rich and Tony recap the major combat sports events from last week, including a major heavyweight showdown between Deontay Wilder and Gerald Washington, a successful title defense by Liam McGeary last Friday at a Dublin, Ireland Bellator show, and a superb comeback by Jarrett Hurd over Tony Harrison. We also look forward to the inaugural women’s featherweight title bout in Bellator tomorrow night and a star-studded UFC 209 fight card including two of the most anticipated co-main events in recent UFC history. Stephen Thompson gets his rematch with UFC Welterweight Champ Tyron Woodley in the main event while Khabib Nurmagomedov and Tony Ferguson fight for a shot to face Conor McGregor for the lightweight title in the co-main event. We also discuss GSP’s comeback fight against Michael Bisping, a transgender female on her way to becoming a male winning a Texas women’s wrestling title, and Muhammad Ali’s son being detained at a Florida airport in early February. Check out our first Full FNU Combat Sports Show hosted on YouTube:

MERSEYSIDE SET TO UNITE FOR BIGGEST SHOW IN CAGE WARRIORS HISTORY

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Donderdag, 2 maart, 2017

Cage Warriors 82 is all set to be the biggest show in the promotion’s history, with a stacked card full of the best Merseyside talent.

Just hours after the Merseyside Derby decides the City’s footballing bragging rights at Anfield, the red and blue halves of Liverpool will reunite once more to support their local heroes at the Echo Arena on April 1st for Cage Warriors 82.

The event is headlined by Liverpool’s own world champion, featherweight king Paddy ‘The Baddy’ Pimblett who takes on Nad Narimani in his latest title defence. Cage Warriors other Merseyside champion, Chris Fishgold, will also be in action in the night’s co-main attraction, defending his lightweight belt.

The two world champions will be backed up by another SEVEN of Liverpool’s finest fightersincluding popular Evertonian flyweight Molly McCannas Cage Warriors stack the deck with local stars ahead of the event.

Confirmed for the event is a middleweight bout between Liverpool’s Lee ‘The Butcher’ Chadwick (21-13-1) and Irish veteran Tommy Quinn (6-3).

Another Liverpool fighter, Ellis Hampson (6-3, 1NC), will also feature on the card in a 160lb catchweight bout against Perry Goodwin (6-4).

And new Cage Warriors signing Dean Trueman (7-3) will look to follow up his spectacular 12-second KO win at CW79 with another impressive victory when he takes on undefeated Swede Frantz Slioa (4-0) in een vedergewicht wedstrijd.

“We’ve already sold more tickets for this event than we did when more than 3,000 people watched Paddy win the belt at the Echo last year,” said Cage Warriors president Graham Boylan.

“This show is all set to showcase the very best of Liverpool’s fighting talent, and no city supports their own more passionately than the city of Liverpool.

“This is shaping up to be the biggest show we’ve ever done, and I’m expecting a special atmosphere in the Echo Arena on April 1.”

Tickets are available via the Echo Arena http://bit.ly/CW82tickets from £33.50. Tickets are selling fast, so make sure you get yours and be a part of Cage Warriors’ biggest ever show.

CAGE WARRIORS 82: CONFIRMED BOUTS
Paddy Pimblett (13-1) v Nad Narimani (9-2) – Cage Warriors featherweight title (145lbs)
Chris Fishgold (16-1) v TBCCage Warriors lightweight title (155lbs)
Molly McCann (4-1) vs TBCflyweight bout (125lbs)
Lee Chadwick (21-13-1) v Tommy Quinn (6-3) – middengewicht bout (185lbs)
Ellis Hampson (6-3, 1NC) v Perry Goodwin (6-4) – catchweight bout (160lbs)
Dean Trueman (7-3) vs Frantz Slioa (4-0) – featherweight bout (145lbs)
For the latest news and updates from Cage Warriors please visit CageWarriors.comen volg ons op Tjilpen, Facebook en 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 & Ierland, 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.

M-1 UITDAGING 75 OFFICIËLE GEWICHTEN

Belangrijkste kaart

MAIN EVENT – Middleweights – 3 X 5

(L) ALEXANDER SHLEMENKO (54-9-0, 1 NC, M-1: 4-0-0), Rusland 184 1/2 lbs. (83.9 kg)
vs.
(R) PAUL BRADLEY (23-7-0, 2 NC, M-1: 0-0-0), VS 184 lbs. (83.6 kg)
M-1 CHALLENGE WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP – 5 X 5
(L) ALEXEY KUNCHENKO (15-0-0, M-1: 7-0-0), Kampioen, Rusland 169 1/2 lbs. (77 kg)
vs.
(R) MAKSIM GRABOVICH (5-2-0, M-1: 4-0-0), Uitdager, Rusland 164 1/2 lbs. (74.8 kg)
Welterweights – 3 X 5
SERGEY ROMANOV (10-1-0, M-1: 3-0-0), Rusland 169 1/2 lbs. (77 kg)
MAGOMED SULTANAKHMEDOV (18-5-0, M-1: 10-1-0), Rusland 169 1/2 lbs. (77.1 kg)
Lichtgewichten — 3 X 5
MAXIM DIVNICH (12-2-0, M-1: 6-2-0), Rusland 154 lbs. (70.1 kg)
vs.
KEON CALDWELL (11-3-0, M-1: 0-0-0), VS 154 lbs. (70.1 kg)
Licht zwaargewichten – 3 X 5
BORIS POLEZHAY (15-5-0, M-1: 1-0-0), Oekraïne 204 1/2 lbs. (92.9 kg)
vs.
CARLOS EDUARDO (14-4-0, M-1: 0-0-0), Brazilië 205 lbs. (93 kg)
VOORAF CARD
Middleweights – 3 X 5
VALERY MYASINIKOV (10-1-2, M-1: 1-2-2), Rusland. 187 lbs. (84.9 kg)
vs.
AMILCAR ALVES (15-1-0, M-1: 0-0-0), Brazilië 187 lbs. (84.9 kg)
Welterweights – 3 X 5
NIKO SAMSONIDSE (2-0-0, M-1: 0-0-0), Duitsland 154 lbs. (70 kg)
vs.
ABUBAKAR MESTOEV (3-0-0, M-1: 3-0-0), Rusland 154 1/2 lbs. (70.2 kg)
ARDA “Boma Ye” VENKEL (8-2-0, M-1: 0-0-0), Duitsland 176 lbs. (80.0 kg)
vs.
DANILA PRIKAZA (5-1-0, M-1: 3-1-0), Rusland 173 1/2 lbs. (78.9 kg)
Lichtgewichten – 3 X 5
ALEKSEY SOTNIKOV (4-1-0, M-1: 0-0-0), Oekraïne 149 lbs. (67.8 kg)
vs.
ROMEINSE BOGATOV (0-0-0, M-1: 0-0-0), Rusland 149 lbs. (67.9 kg)
BOK KIL JONG (8-2-0, M-1: 0-0-0), Zuid-Korea 145 lbs. (65.8 kg)
vs.
VIKTOR KOLESNIK (9-2-0, M-1: 0-0-0), Rusland 145 lbs. (65.8 kg)
MOHAMED GRABINSKI (14-3-0, M-1: 0-0-0), Duitsland 158 lbs. (71.9 kg)
Vs.
RAUL TUTARAULI (7-4-0, M-1: 3-1-0), Georgia 158 1/2 lbs. (72.0 kg)

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DUBLIN MAIN EVENTERS SOUND OFF AHEAD OF CAGE WARRIORS 81 TITLE CLASH

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Woensdag, March 1st, 2017

Ireland’s Karl Moore and America’s Josh Clark will do battle for the vacant Cage Warriors light-heavyweight world title on Saturday night

Cage Warriors 81 will see a new light-heavyweight world champion crowned as Ireland’s Karl Moore takes on American TUF veteran Josh Clark in the main event at the 3Arena.

Moore heads a cast of Irish fighting talent looking to claim victory on home turf this weekend, and says he’s ready to step up and deliver a performance to not only send the Irish fans home happy and capture the light-heavyweight title last held by current UFC middleweight world champion Michael Bisping.

“I’m honoured to be able to fight for such a prestigious belt,” said Irish challenger Moore.

“The last guy who wore this went on to win the UFC belt as well. That’s what I plan to do also.

“I’ve been waiting for this opportunity all my life and no matter who Cage Warriors put in front of me, I’m going to steamroll over them.

“No one is going to take that belt from me in my own country and when I win it I will go on and conquer the world!"

Moore’s opponent Clark also told Cage Warriors he was excited for the opportunity to compete on the Emerald Isle this weekend.

“I can’t wait to fight Saturday night,” he enthused.

“I am willing to go through whatever to get my hand raised!

“I am going to find out how tough Karl Moore really is and I am going to leave with that belt!"

The light-heavyweight title fight tops a packed fight card as Cage Warriors makes its long-awaited return to Dublin this weekend.

Tickets zijn verkrijgbaar via ticketmaster.ie.

Strijd kaart
Bout order TBC

PRO CARD
Karl Moore (7-1) v Josh Clark (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) – lichtgewicht gevecht (155lbs)
Darren O’Gorman (4-1) v Blaine O’Driscoll (3-1) – bantamweight bout (135lbs)
Hughie O’Rourke (voor debuut) 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 (voor debuut) v Marcin Zembala (voor debuut) – catchweight bout (150lbs)

AMATEUR CARD
Bill Farrell v David Piotrowicz – licht-zwaargewicht gevecht (205lbs)
Richie Stack v Pawel Politylofeatherweight bout (145lbs)
Mark Gallivan v Makinde Adeyemi – weltergewicht bout (170lbs)
Francis Treacy v Stephen Treacy – lichtgewicht gevecht (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 Hill – lichtgewicht gevecht (155lbs)
Barry Hanna v Matthew Whytecatchweight bout (132.2lbs)

BROADCAST DETAILS

The main card will be broadcast live in Ireland on eirSPORT 1, Viasat in Scandinavia, Setanta in Eurasia and streamed worldwide on UFC Fight Pass.

For the latest news and updates from Cage Warriors please visit CageWarriors.comen volg ons op Tjilpen, Facebook en 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 & Ierland, 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.

THE TIME FOR TALK IS OVER, NOW IT’S TIME TO FIGHT!

Lewiston, Maine (Maart 1, 2017) – New England Fights (NEF) presenteert zijn volgende mixed-martial-arts-evenement “NEF 28: ONOVERWINNELIJK” op zaterdag, April 29, 2017 op de Androscoggin Bank Colisee in Lewiston, Maine. Eerder vandaag, the fight promotion announced the addition of a professional featherweight bout to the card. Mat “Ken Doll” Denning (3-6) ontmoet Josh Parker (5-8) bij een gevecht gewicht van 145-pond.

The fight will mark the culmination of months of trash talking on social media between Denning and Parker’s camp. Denning, a member of Central Maine Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Auburn, Maine and a veteran of the World Series of Fighting (WSOF) cage, will be looking to rebound from a loss to Ricky Dexter (1-0) vorige maand bij “NEF 27.”

After Josh’s win over Derek Shorey, I wanted to fight him,” Denning said. “Op papier, both of our last wins were against the same opponent (Shorey). I thought the fight made sense. We both have had a lot of fights against very tough fighters. Sinds die strijd, there has been some Facebook bashing from Parker’s brother, and my response was for Josh to sign the contract. He was insulting me and trash talking, so I wanted to prove them wrong. There is no place in a fight where Parker can beat me and on 29 april, I’ll show that to the NEF fans. I’d like to thank (NEF owners) Nick (DiSalvo) and Matt (Peterson) for giving me another opportunity to fight for them. Ook, I’d like to thank Kill Their Will and all my family at CMBJJ for their ongoing support.

Parker’s victory over Shorey last November marked his return to the MMA cage after a three-year absence. He spent the vast majority of that time competing in the boxing ring, yet it was a submission that Parker used to overcome Shorey. For Parker, the head of Ruthless MMA & Boxing based in Benton, Maine, the fight with Denning is not business as usual. The nature of the trash talking has turned personal, and Parker vows vengeance for what he sees as disrespect on Denning’s part.

There comes a time in every fighter’s career that the fight has nothing to do with records or money,” Said Parker. “It’s to prove a point. My name has come out of this kid’s mouth too many times. Op 29 april, I’m gonna shut it.

New England Fights keert terug naar de Androscoggin Bank Colisee in Lewiston, Maine met zijn volgende mixed-martial-arts-evenement, “NEF 28: ONOVERWINNELIJK,” op zaterdag, April 29, 2017. Tickets zijn nu te koop aan de kassa van Colisee 207-783-2009 X 525 en online op www.TheColisee.com.

Voor meer informatie over het evenement en de strijd kaart updates, kunt u terecht op de website van de promotie bij www.NewEnglandFights.com. Bovendien, kunt u NEF video's te bekijken op www.youtube.com/NEFMMA/, volg de actie op Twitter en Instagram @nefights, en word lid van de officiële Facebook-groep “New England gevechten.”

Over New England Fights

New England Fights (“NEF”) is een strijd gebeurtenissen promoties bedrijf. Missie NEF's is om de hoogste kwaliteit van evenementen voor vechters en fans van Maine alike creëren. Executive team NEF's heeft een ruime ervaring in de strijd sportmanagement, evenementen productie, mediarelaties, verkoop, legaal, regelgevende zaken en reclame.

World Class MMA on FITE

This week we have some MMA events from around the world coming to FITE and they are here to show that they have what it takes to compete with the best.

 

Starting early on the Friday the 3rd of March we have Diamondback Fighting Championships live from Australia. It will feature Shane Mitchell vs. Brandon Ropati. If you can’t catch it there will be a replay.

 

Later we are going back to Missouri to stream Gateway Fighting Series 8 with Trevon Crawford vs. Jace Kyle Burcham and Brittany Cloud vs. Savannah Shahan.

On the 4th it is Austrian Fight Challenge 5 that will hook you in with the fight between Aleksandar Rakic and Sergio “Kreator” Souza.

 

Wrestling fans can enjoy the match between Mr. Anderson and Alberto El Patron this Sunday, live from the UK when Big League Wrestling: Gold Rush will stream.

 

And just to remind you that Kayfabe commentaries are now on FITE – here are some interesting interview excerpts just for you


 

UFC 209: Woodley vs. Wonderboy en Khabib vs. Ferguson Preview en Voorspelling

Door: Rich Bergeron

UFC 209 komt snel naderbij met twee dynamische gevechten headliner van de kaart, waaronder een langverwachte rematch sluiten van de show. Fans staan ​​te popelen voor een stevige strijd kaart om naar te kijken na meerdere teleurstellende Pay-Per-View events liet ze meer willen in de afgelopen maanden. Dit is een kaart die zeker het kon leveren vol actie, -Adrenaline gevulde spektakel fans zijn gaan verwachten voor de prijs van toelating. Hier zijn mijn previews en voorspellingen voor de twee blockbuster gevechten op de top of the bill.

Stephen Thompson (13-1-1) krijgt nog een scheur in het weltergewicht titel tegen Tyron Woodley (16-3-1) in het main event. Zelfs de odds makers (Check out de M88 sportsbook voor meer weddenschappen info) hebben een moeilijke tijd te voorspellen hoe dit zeer geladen rematch zal gaan. Woodley komt in de lichte underdog op +110 Thompson's -140.

Nog, de Champion kwam dicht bij het afronden van de eerste gevecht in de vierde ronde. In plaats van door te gaan met zijn krachtige grond en pond aanpak tegen de in-problemen Thompson, Woodley overgestapt naar een mislukte stikken poging plaats. Thompson was in staat om de storm te doorstaan ​​en rekken de loting, maar hij won ook drie van de vijf rondes op de scorekaart. De deskundigen die de weddenschappen te stellen zijn uiteraard bewust van deze en factoring het in hun berekeningen.

Kan Woodley stelde zichzelf in de positie om de knock-out te winnen deze tijd of zal Thompson maken van de juiste aanpassingen op elke winnen round ditmaal?

Voorspelling: Stephen Thompson maakte een flagrante fout in de eerste strijd die leidde tot Woodley met een grote kans om te winnen door knock-out. Woodley pakte zijn vlekken en maakte de strijd concurrerende, maar met beide vechters weten zo veel over elkaar nu is hij niet in staat zijn in het eerste gevecht te herhalen of te verbeteren op zijn prestaties. Ondertussen, Thompson is een ervaren tactician, en hij zal zich richten op controle kooi rond deze tijd. Hij zal afstand opvallende gebruiken, uitstekende verdediging, en constante beweging om Woodley te houden van het doen van een grote schade dit keer rond. Woodley heeft natuurlijk een kans om al zijn twijfelaars rustig met een punch, maar Thompson is het type vechter die niet de kampioen een kans om dat schot land kan geven.

THOMPSON WINT met eenparigheid van stemmen

De co-belangrijkste gebeurtenis zal het stadium voor Conor MacGregor terugkeer naar de UFC kooi. De Ierse superster zal uiteindelijk geconfronteerd met de winnaar van UFC 209's co-main event: Chabib Noermagomedov (24-0) vs. Tony Ferguson (22-3). Dit gevecht zou kunnen UpStage het main event, ondanks het feit dat Khabib is een -205 favoriet voor Ferguson +165 kansen om te winnen. Beide vechters hebben genoeg vaart voor hen om een ​​titel schot te verdienen zonder elkaar vechten, maar dat betekent niet dit gevecht geen minder spannend te maken op papier. Ferguson is 12-1 in de UFC met zijn enige verlies komen tegen de laatste tegenstander Khabib's: Michael Johnson. Ferguson verloren van Johnson in 2012 met eenparigheid van stemmen, terwijl Khabib ingediend Johnson via Kimura in de derde ronde van hun UFC 205 botsen vorig jaar november.

Beide vechters hebben al even imposante sterktes. Khabib verstikt veel van zijn tegenstanders met scherpe worstelen vaardigheden om zijn meer dan in staat opvallend en onderwerping vermogen overeenkomen. Sambo en judo zijn ook nietjes van intense aanpak Nurmagomedov om kooi het vechten. Hij is zo goed afgerond dat hij een gelijk aantal (8) van onderwerping, beslissing en T / KO wint, en al zijn beslissing overwinningen zijn unaniem.

Ferguson is op een negen-fight win streak. Hij is meer een volume spits, en hij gebruikte een uitstekende boksen om zijn wil op de tegenstanders dat hij tot nu toe gedomineerd opleggen. Hij is ook goed afgerond zoals Nurmagomedov en kan dat prachtige opvallende gebruiken om inzendingen op verbijsterd tegenstanders te beveiligen. Hij heeft 8 inzendingen om te gaan met 9 T / KO en vijf beschikkingen.

VOORSPELLING: Ferguson kan worden op een enorme run op dit moment, maar Khabib's absoluut gedomineerd elke tegenstander die hij ooit in zijn MMA carrière geconfronteerd. McGregor kan in feite worden wroeten voor een gelijkspel in deze strijd, zodat hij wat extra tijd om te onderhandelen over een bokswedstrijd met Floyd Mayweather kan hebben, Jr. terwijl deze twee kanshebbers zijn het opzetten van een onvermijdelijke rematch. Echter, ties zijn zeldzaam genoeg in de UFC dat men hier ver gezocht voor te stellen. Het is veel waarschijnlijker dat deze strijd eindigt met een vechter op het doek, uit te koud of te versuft om door te gaan. Alle tekenen wijzen op die vechter wordt Ferguson, het verlaten van MacGregor met het vooruitzicht van het hebben van zijn moed te bewijzen door het slaan van een man niemand in staat geweest om te verslaan alvorens. Natuurlijk, alles kan gebeuren in die kooi en iedereen kan een slechte nacht hebben op het kantoor, maar perfectie is moeilijk om te betogen met.

NURMAGOMEDOV DOOR 2e ronde TKO

Bellator 173 Officiële resultaten & FOTO'S

 

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McGeary

Liam McGeary (12-1) verslagen Brett McDermott (7-5) via TKO op 1:06 van de tweede ronde

James Gallagher (6-0) verslagen Kirill Medvedovsky (7-4) via voorlegging (achter-naakte vernauwing) bij 2:53 van de eerste ronde

Iona Razafiarison (2-1) verslagen Sinead Kavanagh (4-1) via unaniem besluit (30-27, 30-26, 30-25)

Alex Lohore (11-1) verslagen Colin Fletcher (13-8) via voorlegging (achter-naakte vernauwing) bij 2:42 van de tweede ronde

Shay Walsh (15-4) verslagen James McErleane (6-4) via unaniem besluit (29-28 x3)

CAGE WARRIORS 81 CARD FILLING UP AHEAD OF STACKED DUBLIN HOMECOMING

Voor onmiddellijke publicatie
Donderdag, 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.

Ook op de hoofdkaart, 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, and streamed worldwide on UFC Fight 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) – lichtgewicht gevecht (155lbs)
Darren O’Gorman (4-1) v Blaine O’Driscoll (3-1) – bantamweight bout (135lbs)
Hughie O’Rourke (voor debuut) 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 (voor debuut) v Marcin Zembala (voor debuut) – catchweight bout (150lbs)

AMATEUR CARD
Bill Farrell v David Piotrowicz – licht-zwaargewicht gevecht (205lbs)
Richie Stack v Pawel Politylofeatherweight bout (145lbs)
Mark Gallivan v Makinde Adeyemi – weltergewicht bout (170lbs)
Francis Treacy v Stephen Treacy – lichtgewicht gevecht (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 Hill – lichtgewicht gevecht (155lbs)
Barry Hanna v Matthew Whytecatchweight bout (132.2lbs)

For the latest news and updates from Cage Warriors please visit CageWarriors.comen volg ons op Tjilpen, Facebook en 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 & Ierland, 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

Voor onmiddellijke publicatie
Donderdag, 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, gezegde: “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.”

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