That's one for the highlight reel.
pic.twitter.com/jIeW6BOrYc— Cage Warriors (@CageWarriors) August 13, 2022
The latest Cage Fury Fighting Championships foray into Wales ended with a quick finish.
In the CW 142 main event, 125-pound titleholder Sam Creasey notched his first title defense—and became the first fighter to successfully defend the CW flyweight belt—after submitting Stipe Brcic. Creasey (16-4, 11-4 CW) stunned his foe with the very first shot he landed, a nasty stepping right hook that dropped Brcic (10-3, 0-1 CW) on the canvas. Smelling blood, “Urai” when for a guillotine choke attempt that immediately appeared tight. Brcic looked for an escape out of the sticky situation, but Creasey readjusted his submission maneuver and left his opponent no chance but to tap. The official time indicated that 71 seconds had passed since the beginning.
An absolute clinic from The Welsh Gangster ObanElliott.
Dominates the former Middleweight champion in style, at #CW142. pic.twitter.com/AtlE4oOSvf— Cage Warriors (@CageWarriors) August 13, 2022
In the co-headliner, Oban Elliott (6-2, 6-2 CW) dominated former 185-pound kingpin Matthew Bonner (12-8-1, 9-6-1 CW) for three rounds in a welterweight clash. Elliott showcased good footwork and striking accuracy in dealing with a much more experienced opponent. “The Welsh Gangster” looked for an early finish in the opening round, bantering his adversary with some heavy artillery for a few minutes. Bonner weathered the storm on that occasion, but he never offered much offense of his own. Elliott dictated the pace and rhythm as the fight went the distance. When it came to reading the judges’ scorecards, they all read 30-27 in favor of the local fighter, Elliott.
JasmineFavero carries some power!
A fantastic performance in her CW debut.
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Ebbw Vale, Wales pic.twitter.com/wLhdhr73oL— Cage Warriors (@CageWarriors) August 13, 2022
Elsewhere, Michelangelo Lupoli (6-2, 1-0 CW) outstroke Aaron Aby (13-5-1, 2-2 CW) en route to a unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 30-26) at flyweight; International Mixed Martial Arts Federation silver medalist Jasmine Favero (1-0, 1-0 CW) successfully made her professional debut by stopping Stephanie Paige Evans (0-1, 0-1 CW) with punches at 3:48 in Round 2; up-and-coming 145-pounder Luke Riley (4-0, 4-0 CW) stayed unbeaten after crushing Cheriff Larossi (1-2, 0-1 CW) with punches at 4:18 in the second frame.
On the preliminary card, Bellator MMA alum Chris Bungard (17-7, 1-0 CW) eked out a narrow split decision over Brave Combat Federation vet Erick da Silva in a 161-pound catchweight contest; Sean McCormac (2-1, 1-0 CW) outpointed Owain Williams (0-1, 0-1 CW) on all scorecards (29-28, 29-28, 30-27) at middleweight; in a 174-pound catchweight bout, George McManus (3-3, 2-2 CW) submitted Milton Afonso Cabral (1-2, 0-1 CW) with a rear-naked choke at 1:52 of Round 1; and 205-pounder Matthew Byfield (4-1, 1NC; 1-0, 1NC CW) blitzed Szymon Szynkiewicz (2-5, 0-1 CW) with elbows and punches 68 seconds out of the gate.
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