Cage Warriors returns to PalaPellicone in Ostia this Saturday for a stacked evening of live action, showcasing some of Italy’s top rising stars in the world of mixed martial arts.
This high-energy event will feature some of the nation’s brightest prospects as they aim to defend home turf against elite opponents from across Europe and beyond. For many, it’s a crucial step toward establishing themselves as the future of Italian MMA.
In the main event, Italian standout Giacomo “The Boar” Michelis takes center stage in his first headlining slot, putting his unbeaten record on the line. Known for his grinding wrestling style and relentless ground-and-pound, the Aurora MMA product is eyeing a breakthrough performance that could push him toward a shot at welterweight champion Justin Burlinson.
On the opposite side of the cage, Sado Uçar makes his highly anticipated Cage Warriors debut. Fighting out of Austria with Turkish roots, “The Panther” was originally slated to face Burlinson earlier this year before an injury scrapped the matchup. With 17 finishes in 20 wins, Uçar could be just one big performance away from a title shot himself.
The co-main event features a compelling featherweight clash, as Ireland’s Ryan Shelley squares off against Italy’s Simone D’Anna in a pivotal contest with major implications for both fighters’ careers.
Elsewhere on the main card, Paddy McCorry returns in a catchweight bout after his last appearance was canceled at the eleventh hour. He’ll face newcomer Shuki Farage, who is eager to make a statement in his promotional debut.
Fans can also look forward to the return of familiar names like Nicolò Solli, Khadim Dia, Nicolas Leblond, and Giuseppe Mastrogiacomo, all of whom promise to bring fireworks inside the cage.
Check Out All Of The Results From Cage Warriors 189 Below
Main Card
- Giacomo Michelis defeated Sado Ucar via split decision
- Ryan Shelley defeated Simone D’Anna via submission (standing rear naked choke) at 3:22 of round two
- Nicolò Solli defeated Sulo Hilaj via submission (rear naked choke) at 4:12 of round one
- Paddy McCorry defeated Shuki Farage via unanimous decision
- George McManus vs Khadim Dia defeatd George McManus via KO/TKO (doctor stoppage) at 5:00 of round two
- Giuseppe Ruggeri defeated Nicholas Barma via unanimous decision
Prelims
- Nicolas Leblond defeted Mateus Brauns via unanimous decision
- Giuseppe Mastrogiacomo defeated Mervan Gencer via KO/TKO at 1:41 of round one
- Luca Borando defeated Jan Masek via KO/TKO at 4:21 of round two
- Gabriele Lionetti defeated Kevin Caperna via KO/TKO (retirement) at 5:00 of round one
- Matteo Martignoni defeated Luca Tarabori via unanimous decision
- Salvatore Bellotta defeated Fabio Condidorio via unanimous decision
- Gary Rooney defeated Enrico Di Gangi via submission (armbar) at 4:06 of round one
- Francesco Tumminello defeated Umberto di Munno via KO/TKO (knees to ground strikes) at 0:56 of round one
- Emanuele Tetti defeated Rodrigo Rivion via split decision
- Antonino Amodeo defeated Manuel Lancioli via unanimois decision
- Pietro Mochetti defeated Dimitrios Tzeiranidis via submission (Von Flue choke) at 0:47 of round one
- Alessandro Ortolani defeated Valerio Anza via submssion (rear naked choke) at 2@58 of round two
