Justin Burlinson will face off with Cage Warriors newcomer, Daniel Skibiński, in a welterweight contest at CW 135 on 1st April.
Skibiński enters Cage Warriors with 12 wins in his last 13 fights, with his three most recent wins being knockouts.
Burlinson meanwhile returns to the promotion following an appearance on Dana White’s Contender Series.
On the latest addition to CW 135, Cage Warriors president, Graham Boylan, said: “This is a really tough fight to call.
“Daniel Skibiński is a real threat to the Cage Warriors welterweight division.
“Burlinson meanwhile will feel he has something to prove and that has created a real fire in him.
“This is a fight you don’t want to miss.”
Skibiński makes his promotional debut with an 18-6 record, with eight of his victories coming within the distance.
When asked how it felt to join Europe’s leading MMA promotion, the Polish welterweight responded: “I am experienced, motivated and really ready.
“I expect the best opponents.
“I can fight anyone and I’m going to fight as often as possible.
“I am only interested in the championship and I’m sure the belt will be mine soon.”
Justin Burlinson
Burlinson meanwhile holds a 6-1 record.
The 4 Corners team member has split his wins evenly across submissions and knockouts and told Cage Warriors: “After coming off a loss I am excited to show a better version of me in the cage.
“I want to show that I am one of the best fighters in the world, not just in Europe!”
Tickets for CW 135, which is being held at the BEC Arena in Manchester on 1st April, are on sale here.
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