In a night that crowned a new interim champion and saw several prospects announce their arrival, Omiel Brown captured the Cage Warriors interim lightweight title with a hard-fought unanimous decision over Omar Tugarev in the main event of Cage Warriors 198 in Manchester.
Main Event: Brown Claims Gold in Championship Battle
Omiel Brown (12-3) showcased his championship mettle over five gruelling rounds, outworking the previously undefeated Omar Tugarev (8-1) to claim the interim lightweight strap via unanimous decision. In a technical battle that went the full 25-minute distance, Brown’s consistent pressure and volume striking ultimately proved the difference against Tugarev, who suffered his first professional loss.
Co-Main Event: Bungard Outworks Patrizi in Grudge Match
Chris Bungard (22-10) earned a hard-fought unanimous decision victory over Simone Patrizi (7-5) in their highly anticipated grudge match. The Scottish fighter had to dig deep throughout three competitive rounds, ultimately doing enough to sway the judges and claim his 22nd career victory.
Rising Stars Shine on Main Card
The main card featured several standout performances from undefeated prospects. Jack Humphries (5-0) made a massive statement with a first-round anaconda choke submission of Joab Souza, while Shay Ingram (4-0) maintained his perfect record with a second-round ground-and-pound TKO victory over Wellington Lopes.
Tim Wilde (18-7-1) also impressed with a unanimous decision win over Oscar Ownsworth, and Fran Breen (5-1) bounced back from his weigh-in issues to claim a split decision victory against Ayoub Nacer.
Prelims Feature Submission Excellence
The preliminary card was highlighted by Oliver Tero’s (3-0) technical mastery, as the featherweight prospect secured an arm triangle choke submission in the second round against Davide Manente. The finish demonstrated why Tero remains one of the most promising talents in the Cage Warriors roster.
Roman David (1-0) and Nathanael Woods (1-0) both enjoyed successful professional debuts with unanimous decision victories, while Chris Morris (1-0) kicked off his pro career with a win over Theo Pino.
Full Cage Warriors 198: Manchester Results
MAIN CARD
- Omiel Brown def. Omar Tugarev via Unanimous Decision (48-47, 49-46, 48-47) – Wins Interim Lightweight Title
- Chris Bungard def. Simone Patrizi via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 29-28, 30-27)
- Tim Wilde def. Oscar Ownsworth via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
- Jack Humphries def. Joab Souza via Submission (Anaconda Choke) at 2:32 of Round 1
- Shay Ingram def. Wellington Lopes via TKO (Ground and Pound) at 3:45 of Round 2
- Fran Breen def. Ayoub Nacer via Split Decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
PRELIMINARY CARD
- Enrico Di Gangi def. Jack McCloughlin via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
- Roman David def. Christian Soda via Unanimous Decision (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
- Oliver Tero def. Davide Manente via Submission (Arm Triangle Choke) at 1:56 of Round 2
- Nathanael Woods def. Matthew Friel via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
- Chris Morris def. Theo Pino via Unanimous Decision (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
What’s Next for the New Champion?
With his interim title victory, Omiel Brown now positions himself for a unification bout against the reigning Cage Warriors lightweight champion. The victory marks the biggest of Brown’s career and establishes him as a force in the European lightweight scene.
For undefeated prospects like Jack Humphries and Shay Ingram, their impressive performances on the main card signal they are ready for step-up competition and potential title eliminators in their respective divisions.
Cage Warriors 198 delivered another thrilling night of action that showcased both established veterans and the next generation of MMA talent, proving once again why the promotion remains the premier destination for European mixed martial arts.
