The stage is officially set for a night of championship drama and simmering grudge matches at Cage Warriors 198 in Manchester. At Friday’s official weigh-ins, the athletes hit their marks, confirming that the interim lightweight title main event and a host of thrilling bouts are ready to proceed.
Main Event Title Fight Confirmed
The interim lightweight championship clash between challenger Omiel Brown (154.9lbs) and champion Omar Tugarev (154.3lbs) is official. Both men made the 155-pound championship limit without issue, setting the stage for a high-stakes showdown that will headline the card.
Adding to the main card intrigue, the heated lightweight grudge match between Simone Patrizi (155.2lbs) and Chris Bungard (155.9lbs) is also confirmed, with tensions palpable as both fighters successfully made weight.
Weigh-In Drama and Card Changes
The session wasn’t without its drama. Fran Breen was the sole fighter to miss weight, coming in at 128.5lbs for his flyweight bout. He opted not to cut further and will be fined a percentage of his purse, but the fight against Ayoub Nacer will proceed as scheduled.
Several other changes were finalised at the scales:
The lightweight bout between Roman David and Christian Soda has been changed to a 157lb catchweight contest after an agreement was reached.
Matthew Friel will now face Nathanael Woods at a catchweight of 130lbs after Ryan Hewitt’s withdrawal.
Chris Price will not compete after a suitable replacement for his original opponent could not be found. He made weight and will receive his full purse.
Full Cage Warriors 198: Manchester Fight Card
MAIN CARD (UFC Fight Pass – 20:30 GMT)
- Interim Lightweight Title Main Event: Omiel Brown (154.9lbs) vs. Omar Tugarev (154.3lbs)
- Lightweight: Simone Patrizi (155.2lbs) vs. Chris Bungard (155.9lbs)
- Lightweight: Oscar Ownsworth (154.6lbs) vs. Tim Wilde (155.9lbs)
- Bantamweight: Joab Souza (134.2lbs) vs. Jack Humphries (135.9lbs)
- Lightweight: Wellington Lopes (153.9lbs) vs. Shay Ingram (155.1lbs)
- Flyweight: Ayoub Nacer (124.9lbs) vs. Fran Breen (128.5lbs)*
PRELIMINARY CARD (UFC Fight Pass – 18:30 GMT)
- Bantamweight: Enrico Di Gangi (135.8lbs) vs. Jack McCloughlin (135.2lbs)
- Catchweight (157lbs): Roman David (156.8lbs) vs. Christian Soda (156.7lbs)
- Featherweight: Davide Manente (145.3lbs) vs. Oliver Tero (145.7lbs)
- Catchweight (130lbs): Matthew Friel (129.6lbs) vs. Nathanael Woods (130lbs)
- Welterweight: Theo Pino (170.8lbs) vs. Chris Morris (170lbs)
*Breen missed the flyweight limit and will be fined.
With the formalities complete, all systems are go for an explosive night of action from Manchester.
