CAGE CONTENDER FIGHTSTARS : LIVERPOOL : 1st DEC 2012

John Ferguson

THE LINE UP FOR THE FIRST CAGE CONTENDER FIGHTSTARS TOURNAMENT

LIGHTWEIGHT DIVISION

Andre Winner

Martin Stapleton

Tommy Maguire

Uche Ihiekwe

Chris Stringer

Phil Flynn

Arnold Quero

Mihail Kazaku


CCFS will take place in the Liverpool Olympia on 1st Dec and has a £10,000 prize fund.

The draw for the event will take place Wednesday 21st November, 3.00pm at the Liverpool Olympia and will be streamed by The Fight Lounge


ARMATURE FIGHTERS REQUIRED TO FIGHT THE FOLLOWING:

HW TOM ASPINALL 3-0

MW LEE WILLIAMS 4-0

LW ANT O CONNOR 4-0

LW MICK GRUNDY 4-0

Anyone interested let me know by pm or phone

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SevereMMA

Looking forward to this one, should be very interesting

When is it airing on Setanta?

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Chris Stringer Interview

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=naeHpyjHtME

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Uche Ihiekwe Interview

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6EtSglJZGsk

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Martin Stapleton Interview

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZUC6GLOkmFA

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UNDERCARD: Mike Wootten Interview

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1mYTb_8JY9s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vHcaVxl2a3U

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V7YIlV93kDg

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CCFS TOURNAMENT DRAW

There are some interesting draws, including a score to settle between Uche Ihiekwe and Phil Flynn. Tony Bellew was on the scene with co-promoter Chris Zorba to assist with proceedings, and here is the tournament line-up:
Round 1:
Bout 1: Martin Stapleton vs. Jamie Rogers
Bout 2: Mihail Kazuku vs. Arnold Quero
Bout 3: Chris Stringer vs. Tommy Maguire
Bout 4: Uche Ihiekwe vs. Phil Flynn........ READ FULL DETAILS

John Ferguson

Philpott steps up as late replacement to fight unbeaten scouser Mike Wootten

63kg Catch Weight

Mike Wootten (Liverpool) -v- Alan Philpott (Next Gen NI)

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Cage Contender FightStars Broadcast Details (UK & Ireland)

This is really worth tuning into folks, a great tournament that hopefully is the beginning of a run of these CCFS events


CCFS Part 1 - Tournament 1st Round

IRELAND (Setanta Sports) - Sat 8th Dec at 00.00 -FREE TO AIR

UK (Premier Sports) Fri 7th Dec at 22:30 - FREE TO AIR


CCFS Part 2 - Semi Final, Final and Under Card

IRELAND (Setanta Sports) - Sun 9th Dec at 00.15 - FREE TO AIR

UK (Premier Sports) - Sat 8th at 19:30 - FREE TO AIR


Full Results.... LINK


Some quotes from the UK MMA press

All in all a superb night of MMA for all gathered at the Olympia, all fighters came to fight and gave it their all, the format of the tournament was brilliant and provided thrills all night with the added bonus of non of the winning fighters having to drop out leaving a what if moment hanging in the air......The Fight Lounge

This has to be one of the most talked about promotions of this year, showcasing not only some of Europe’s most talented lightweights but also some of the UK’s professional prospects. The undercard for Fight Stars alone would be without a doubt any other promotions dream for a main card never mind the sensational fighters lined up to take part in the tournament. Some people may have thought this was all too good to be true but I can inform you that true to form Cage Contenders delivered this event with its usual finesse...... Love 2 Fight UK

For three grueling rounds, the pair showcased the wrestling skills that had seen off the other contestants. “TUF” graduate Stapleton was the pick of many observers before the event and was roared on by a huge contingent of traveling fans, many of whom had made the trip from Rochdale..... Sherdog.com

Saturday 1st December saw the Liverpool Olympia play host to one of the most highly anticipated events of the year, The Cage Contender Fight Stars Lightweight Tournament. The event featured a 8-man Lightweight Tournament that featured some of the best talent that Europe has to offer...... MMA Mount

A bouncing Olympia crowd enjoyed the action as it continued late into the night - it looks to be the start of a fruitful cooperation between Cage Contender and OMMAC...... YourMMA.tv

This was an epic night of MMA action that, in my opinion, was the best ever in the Liverpool Olympia

The night delivered everything the fans could ever wish for, drama, knock-outs, technical submissions and real entertainment for the fans packed into this iconic amphitheatre...... The Liverpool Echo

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FREE FIGHT FRIDAY!!

Dez Parker -v- Lee Williams from the CCFS Prelim Card

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iegHf1Hju8A

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The unbeaten Saul Rodgers takes on hot prospect Shay Walsh at CCFS

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-T0Z83iuc4

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REVISED BROADCAST DETAILS:

Cage Contender FightStars Broadcast Details (UK & Ireland)

CCFS Part 1 - Tournament 1st Round

Stapleton -v- Rodgers
Quero -v- Kazaku
Stringer -v- Maguire
Ihiekwe -v- Flynn

IRELAND (Setanta Sports) - Sat 8th Dec at 00.00 -FREE TO AIR

UK (Premier Sports) Fri 7th Dec at 22:30 - FREE TO AIR



CCFS Part 2 -

Scott -v- Pimblett

Semi Finals
Stapleton -v- Quero
Maguire -v- Ihiekwe

Rushworth -v- Smith

Roberts -v- Welsh

Final - Stapleton -v- Maguire



IRELAND (Setanta Sports) - Sun 9th Dec at 00.15 - FREE TO AIR

UK (Premier Sports) - Sat 8th at 18:15 - FREE TO AIR

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Journalists pick for Fight of the Night

Philpott -v- Wootten

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=imDxX-zvxBU