Get ready for a night of unmissable MMA action as Cage Warriors, kicks off its 2025 world tour in style with Cage Warriors 183 in Rome, Italy! The iconic PalaPellicone will host the event on Saturday, March 8th, headlined by an electrifying bantamweight title clash that promises to bring the house down.
Liam ‘Nightmare’ Gittins vs. Alessandro Giordano: A Championship Showdown
Bantamweight champion Liam ‘Nightmare’ Gittins will defend his belt for the second time against Italy’s own Alessandro Giordano in a five-round war. Gittins, known for his relentless pace and devastating submissions, is eager to solidify his reign. Since capturing the title in November 2023, the Southport star has been unstoppable, with dominant victories over Reece McEwan and Roberto Hernandez.
For Naples’ Giordano, this is a shot at glory on home soil. The 27-year-old has been on fire, earning knockout wins and delivering a jaw-dropping ‘Fight of the Year’ performance against Michele Martignoni. With the Italian crowd behind him, Giordano is ready to etch his name in history.
“Italy is passionate about MMA, and this is my chance to show the world what I can do,” Giordano declared.
A Stacked Card to Set the MMA World Alight
CW 183 isn’t just about the title fight—it’s an MMA spectacle packed with thrilling matchups across multiple divisions:
Konstantinos Ntelis vs. Michael Pagani (Lightweight): Two Fight of the Year contenders collide in a bout guaranteed to deliver fireworks.
Mario Mingaj vs. Robin Roos (Middleweight): Grappler vs. striker—who will prevail?
Dylan Hazan vs. Michelangelo Lupoli (Bantamweight): An all-Italian derby sure to bring the crowd to its feet.
Orlando Wilson Prins vs. Giuseppe Ruggeri (Featherweight): The former title challenger returns to stake his claim.
Manuel Del Valle vs. Marco Doda (Welterweight): Watch out for this rising prospect!
Adam Shelley vs. Simone Patrizi (Lightweight): A classic matchup with serious stakes.
Plus, more action featuring Pietro Mochetti, Yohan Salvador, Gianluca Scottoli, Simone D’Anna, Davide Scarano, and Florian Doskja ensures an unforgettable night.
Cage Warriors’ President Teases a Spectacular Night
“The Italian fans are some of the most passionate in the world,” said Cage Warriors President Graham Boylan. “Last year, we sold out the PalaPellicone in record time. This year, we’re upping the ante with an expanded capacity and a card stacked with talent.”
Boylan added, “There’s a deep history with the Cage Warriors bantamweight title in Italy, and Alessandro Giordano is looking to make his mark. But Liam Gittins is no stranger to enemy territory—this is going to be a fight for the ages!”
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