Omoyele vs. Wilkinson Set for Cage Warriors 60 on Oct. 5
Cage Warriors 60 is to play host to an exciting welterweight contest between Bola Omoyele and Aaron Wilkinson. The TUF veterans will meet when Cage Warriors Fighting Championship returns to The Forum in Kentish Town, London, on Saturday, 5 October, 2013.
Omoyele (7-1) will be fighting for CWFC for the second time since signing an exclusive multi-fight deal with the promotion, having made an impressive debut at Cage Warriors 56 last month when he overcame Vincent del Guerra via first-round TKO. That victory was the 31-year-old's sixth successive first-round stoppage, in what was his first outing since appearing on the 'Smashes' series of The Ultimate Fighter last year.
"I'm looking forward to being back in the cage again to show what I can do," said Omoyele. "This is a tough fight but that's how I like my fights to be. I'll be ready for it."
Wilkinson (10-6) returns to action for the first time since last December when he dropped a unanimous decision loss to Alan Johnston at Cage Warriors 50, which snapped a three-fight win-streak. The 26-year-old, who has taken seven of his 10 wins by submission, featured on the finale of season 12 of The Ultimate Fighter in 2010 and inked an exclusive multi-fight deal with Cage Warriors last year.
Wilkinson said: "Bola's a great fighter and this is a good fight; one that has definite Fight of the Night potential. But I firmly believe I can put in a strong performance and get the win."
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Cage Warriors 60 - Fight Card Updates
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Lightweight Title Tournament On Tap for Cage Warriors 60
A four-man tournament will be contested at Cage Warriors 60 to determine a new CWFC lightweight champion. The title, which was vacated by Conor McGregor earlier this year, will be up for grabs when Cage Warriors returns to The Forum in London on Saturday, 5 October, 2013. Scotland's Stevie Ray, Slovakian Ivan Buchinger and English pair Mick Sinclair and Jason Ball will battle it out in pursuit of the promotion's lightweight crown. The victorious fighter will need to overcome two opponents in one night for the right to be crowned Cage Warriors' 155lbs champion, with semi-final pairings to be announced in due course.
Each semi-final bout will consist of two five-minute rounds and an additional overtime round will be contested in the event of a draw. Five five-minute rounds will be scheduled for the final. The semi-finals will feature on the night's preliminary card, with the final concluding the Cage Warriors 60 bill as the main event. A reserve bout will also be added to the card in order to facilitate any enforced withdrawals.
THE CONTENDERS
JASON BALL (20-12)
The most experienced participant in the tournament, Jason Ball will be competing for Cage Warriors for the fifth time in his career and the third time in 2013.
The 29-year-old is a well-rounded fighter, taking nine (T)KO and nine submission wins since making his professional debut in January 2005.
Ball is likely to be on a revenge mission on October 5, having previously suffered decision losses to two of his three tournament rivals - Mick Sinclair and Ivan Buchinger.
The Doncaster native hasn't been stopped in his last 14 outings, with his most recent stoppage defeat coming via submission against UFC veteran Paul Sass in November 2008.
"This opportunity has been my target since returning to Cage Warriors," said Ball. "I said then that I wanted to be the champion and this is my chance to get the belt.
"The tournament format adds an extra challenge and excitement. Four tough guys will be aiming to win the belt but I plan on putting on a show and bringing it back to Doncaster."
IVAN BUCHINGER (23-4)
Ranked as one of Europe's top lightweights, Ivan Buchinger gets his second shot at the CWFC lightweight title on October 5 in London.
Defeated by Conor McGregor in the main event at Cage Warriors 51 in Dublin last New Year's Eve, the Slovakian has rebounded in impressive fashion in 2013.
Buchinger edged out Jason Ball by unanimous decision at Cage Warriors 54 in Cardiff back in May, before submitting Jamal Magomedov last month at Cage Warriors 58 in Chechnya.
Still just 27, Buchinger has notched 20 career wins inside the distance and counts Diego Gonzalez, Jarkko Latomaki and Bellator tournament winner Magomedrasul Khasbulaev among his notable victories.
Three of Buchinger's four losses have come at the hands of UFC veterans, in Conor McGregor, Akira Corassani and Anton Kuivanen.
He said: "I'm very happy to have another chance to fight for this title. I have worked hard to get it and I'm very determined to make the most of this chance."
STEVIE RAY (12-4)
A member of Scotland's renowned Dinky Ninjas camp, Stevie Ray is the tournament's youngest participant at 23 years of age.
Three of Ray's four career losses came at welterweight, with his only defeat at 155lbs coming via decision against three-time UFC veteran Curt Warburton.
Holding wins over CWFC veterans Dale Hardiman, Merv Mulholland and Vincent del Guerra, Ray has taken 10 of his 12 victories by stoppage - six via submission, four by (T)KO.
"I'm really excited and grateful to Cage Warriors for giving me the chance to fight for their lightweight title in London on October 5," said Ray.
"I believe I'm better than I've ever been right now, I'll be ready for whoever is in front of me and I'm determined to bring that belt back to Scotland."
MICK SINCLAIR (12-3)
The tournament's elder statesman at 31, Englishman Mick Sinclair will be competing for Cage Warriors for the fourth time in his career.
The younger brother of Bellator lightweight Rob Sinclair, Mick holds wins over fellow CWFC veterans Jason Ball, Oriol Gaset and Ashleigh Grimshaw.
With 10 of his 12 victories coming inside the distance, Mick Sinclair was signed to an exclusive Cage Warriors contract earlier this year.
"I'm delighted Cage Warriors have given me this chance and I'm really looking forward to getting in there on October 5," he said.
"I'm in there with three other top fighters who'll also be looking to put on a show. This is a very exciting challenge and it's one I can't wait for."
With many more fights still to be announced, keep track of us on Facebook and Twitter for the latest Cage Warriors 60 news and updates.
A four-man tournament will be contested at Cage Warriors 60 to determine a new CWFC lightweight champion. The title, which was vacated by Conor McGregor earlier this year, will be up for grabs when Cage Warriors returns to The Forum in London on Saturday, 5 October, 2013. Scotland's Stevie Ray, Slovakian Ivan Buchinger and English pair Mick Sinclair and Jason Ball will battle it out in pursuit of the promotion's lightweight crown. The victorious fighter will need to overcome two opponents in one night for the right to be crowned Cage Warriors' 155lbs champion, with semi-final pairings to be announced in due course.
Each semi-final bout will consist of two five-minute rounds and an additional overtime round will be contested in the event of a draw. Five five-minute rounds will be scheduled for the final. The semi-finals will feature on the night's preliminary card, with the final concluding the Cage Warriors 60 bill as the main event. A reserve bout will also be added to the card in order to facilitate any enforced withdrawals.
THE CONTENDERS
JASON BALL (20-12)
The most experienced participant in the tournament, Jason Ball will be competing for Cage Warriors for the fifth time in his career and the third time in 2013.
The 29-year-old is a well-rounded fighter, taking nine (T)KO and nine submission wins since making his professional debut in January 2005.
Ball is likely to be on a revenge mission on October 5, having previously suffered decision losses to two of his three tournament rivals - Mick Sinclair and Ivan Buchinger.
The Doncaster native hasn't been stopped in his last 14 outings, with his most recent stoppage defeat coming via submission against UFC veteran Paul Sass in November 2008.
"This opportunity has been my target since returning to Cage Warriors," said Ball. "I said then that I wanted to be the champion and this is my chance to get the belt.
"The tournament format adds an extra challenge and excitement. Four tough guys will be aiming to win the belt but I plan on putting on a show and bringing it back to Doncaster."
IVAN BUCHINGER (23-4)
Ranked as one of Europe's top lightweights, Ivan Buchinger gets his second shot at the CWFC lightweight title on October 5 in London.
Defeated by Conor McGregor in the main event at Cage Warriors 51 in Dublin last New Year's Eve, the Slovakian has rebounded in impressive fashion in 2013.
Buchinger edged out Jason Ball by unanimous decision at Cage Warriors 54 in Cardiff back in May, before submitting Jamal Magomedov last month at Cage Warriors 58 in Chechnya.
Still just 27, Buchinger has notched 20 career wins inside the distance and counts Diego Gonzalez, Jarkko Latomaki and Bellator tournament winner Magomedrasul Khasbulaev among his notable victories.
Three of Buchinger's four losses have come at the hands of UFC veterans, in Conor McGregor, Akira Corassani and Anton Kuivanen.
He said: "I'm very happy to have another chance to fight for this title. I have worked hard to get it and I'm very determined to make the most of this chance."
STEVIE RAY (12-4)
A member of Scotland's renowned Dinky Ninjas camp, Stevie Ray is the tournament's youngest participant at 23 years of age.
Three of Ray's four career losses came at welterweight, with his only defeat at 155lbs coming via decision against three-time UFC veteran Curt Warburton.
Holding wins over CWFC veterans Dale Hardiman, Merv Mulholland and Vincent del Guerra, Ray has taken 10 of his 12 victories by stoppage - six via submission, four by (T)KO.
"I'm really excited and grateful to Cage Warriors for giving me the chance to fight for their lightweight title in London on October 5," said Ray.
"I believe I'm better than I've ever been right now, I'll be ready for whoever is in front of me and I'm determined to bring that belt back to Scotland."
MICK SINCLAIR (12-3)
The tournament's elder statesman at 31, Englishman Mick Sinclair will be competing for Cage Warriors for the fourth time in his career.
The younger brother of Bellator lightweight Rob Sinclair, Mick holds wins over fellow CWFC veterans Jason Ball, Oriol Gaset and Ashleigh Grimshaw.
With 10 of his 12 victories coming inside the distance, Mick Sinclair was signed to an exclusive Cage Warriors contract earlier this year.
"I'm delighted Cage Warriors have given me this chance and I'm really looking forward to getting in there on October 5," he said.
"I'm in there with three other top fighters who'll also be looking to put on a show. This is a very exciting challenge and it's one I can't wait for."
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Lightweight Tourney Pairings Set for Cage Warriors 60
A four-man tournament will take place at Cage Warriors 60 to determine a new CWFC lightweight champion, and today officials have revealed details of the semi-final pairings. Cage Warriors 60 will take place at The Forum in Kentish Town, London, on Saturday, 5 October. Tickets, priced from just £25, are currently on sale.
To be contested on the night, the lightweight tournament will feature Jason Ball (pictured), Ivan Buchinger, Stevie Ray and Mick Sinclair, all of whom will be aiming to pick up the two wins required to clinch a belt that was vacated by Conor McGregor earlier this year.
Buchinger (23-4) will face Sinclair (12-3) in one semi-final, while on the other side of the draw, Ball (20-12) and Ray (12-4) will also clash for a coveted place in the decider.
Each semi-final bout will consist of two five-minute rounds and an additional overtime round will be contested in the event of a draw. Five five-minute rounds will be scheduled for the final.
The semi-finals will feature on the CWFC 60 preliminary card, with the final scheduled to conclude the night's action as the main event. In order to facilitate any enforced withdrawals, the previously-announced meeting of Sean Carter and Richard Griffin will act as a reserve bout.
Meanwhile, a women's bout has also been added to the CWFC 60 card, which will be the promotion's 10th of 2013. Former Muay Thai world champion Amanda Kelly (0-0) will make her professional MMA debut in a bantamweight bout against fellow Brit and Muay Thai practicioner Hannah Stephens (2-1).
With more fights still to be announced, keep track of us on Facebook and Twitter for the latest Cage Warriors 60 news and updates.
A four-man tournament will take place at Cage Warriors 60 to determine a new CWFC lightweight champion, and today officials have revealed details of the semi-final pairings. Cage Warriors 60 will take place at The Forum in Kentish Town, London, on Saturday, 5 October. Tickets, priced from just £25, are currently on sale.
To be contested on the night, the lightweight tournament will feature Jason Ball (pictured), Ivan Buchinger, Stevie Ray and Mick Sinclair, all of whom will be aiming to pick up the two wins required to clinch a belt that was vacated by Conor McGregor earlier this year.
Buchinger (23-4) will face Sinclair (12-3) in one semi-final, while on the other side of the draw, Ball (20-12) and Ray (12-4) will also clash for a coveted place in the decider.
Each semi-final bout will consist of two five-minute rounds and an additional overtime round will be contested in the event of a draw. Five five-minute rounds will be scheduled for the final.
The semi-finals will feature on the CWFC 60 preliminary card, with the final scheduled to conclude the night's action as the main event. In order to facilitate any enforced withdrawals, the previously-announced meeting of Sean Carter and Richard Griffin will act as a reserve bout.
Meanwhile, a women's bout has also been added to the CWFC 60 card, which will be the promotion's 10th of 2013. Former Muay Thai world champion Amanda Kelly (0-0) will make her professional MMA debut in a bantamweight bout against fellow Brit and Muay Thai practicioner Hannah Stephens (2-1).
With more fights still to be announced, keep track of us on Facebook and Twitter for the latest Cage Warriors 60 news and updates.
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