UK MMA fans will be watching closely when Cage Warriors Wales (formerly Cage Warriors) hosts their June 4th event as Lyle Weir – son of former UFC and Pride fighter Mark Weir – makes his pro MMA debut.
It was announced this week that Weir will meet Ollie Theo on the preliminary portion of the Cage Warriors Wales card.Lyle trains under his father at Range Martial Arts Academy in Gloucester, UK. Mark Weir is a veteran of 40 pro MMA bouts and has fought some of the sport’s big names including Paul Daley, Shannon Ritch, Matt Lindland and Denis Kang.
Theo, meanwhile, trains at Dave’s Gym in Cardiff, Wales and will also be making his pro MMA debut.
Confirmed bouts:
- Ryan Watkins vs. Kelvin Robinson
- Ollie Theo vs. Lyle Weir
- Polly Beauchamp vs. Manuela Marconnetto
- Dan Pakeman vs. Struan Croxan
- Harry Hassal vs. Kyle Stone
- Elliot Chillcott vs. Nicky Potts
- Carl Swaby vs. Tom Karpinski
- Liam Shotbolt vs. Michael Corston
- Luke Tanner vs. Jack Tucker
- Ryan Lockyer vs. Jordan Peake
- Christian Duncan vs. Sam Wilkins
