CWFC 73: SUAREZ vs. WALLHEAD

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, September 23, 2014 A welterweight bout between Juan Manuel Suarez (15-6) and Jimmy Wallhead (25-9) will take place when Cage Warriors Fighting Championship returns to Newcastle's Metro Radio Arena in November.   (London, United Kingdom | Tuesday, September 23, 2014) - Juan Manuel Suarez and Jimmy Wallhead are set to contest a welterweight bout at Cage Warriors 73. The pair will do battle when Cage Warriors Fighting Championship returns to the Metro Radio Arena in Newcastle, England, on Saturday, November 1, for what will be the promotion’s twelfth event of 2014. Suarez and Wallhead will be looking to rebound from their respective losses to Danny Roberts in their most recent CWFC outings, having both fallen short against the Liverpudlian earlier this year. Wallhead (25-9), a joint-holder of the record for the most number of CWFC appearances (16) along with Jack Mason, returned to Cage Warriors this past March when he signed an exclusive five-fight deal. His loss to Roberts, which came in the main event at CWFC 68 at Liverpool’s Echo Arena in May, was his first inside the distance in 21 bouts, a run that stretched back as far as 2006. But the 30-year-old native of Loughborough, who is also a three-fight veteran of top US promotion Bellator, is still ranked as one of the UK’s top five welterweights. A judo black belt and veteran of 25 professional victories, eighteen of which have come via stoppage, Wallhead holds notable wins over several fighters with UFC experience, including Igor Araujo, Matt Veach, Che Mills and Frank Trigg. “I’m really excited about getting back in the cage,” said Wallhead. “Suarez is a tough opponent but I’ll be aiming to put on a solid performance and showcase my improving skills.” Suarez (15-6) made his Cage Warriors Fighting Championship debut this past February at CWFC 64 in London, where he finished on the wrong side of a decision after a thrilling tussle with Danny Roberts. However, the Spaniard has since picked up two wins on the European regional circuit - including a first-round submission of Cage Warriors veteran Vincent del Guerra - which saw him earn an exclusive five-fight CWFC contract. An eight-bout veteran of top Russian organisation M-1, 35-year-old Suarez has taken twelve of his fifteen professional career victories by stoppage. Suarez said: “I’m really happy with this opportunity. On November 1 in Newcastle, I’ll be looking to show everyone why I’m going to be the next CWFC welterweight world champion.” Cage Warriors 73 will be headlined by the CWFC lightweight world title meeting of defending champion Stevie Ray and challenger Curt Warburton, with many more exciting fights still to be revealed.   Cage Warriors 73 (more bouts to be announced) Stevie Ray vs. Curt Warburton Juan Manuel Suarez vs. Jimmy Wallhead Shaj Haque vs. Damien Rooney Leeroy Barnes vs. Chris Scott Priced from £35 plus booking fee, tickets for CWFC 73 at the Metro Radio Arena in Newcastle on November 1 are now available to purchase. ClickHERE to get yours.   For the latest Cage Warriors Fighting Championship news and updates, keep track of us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. View past CWFC action, free and on-demand, online via Cage Warriors TV. Photo: Jimmy Wallhead - Dolly Clew for CWFC (high-resolution images available upon request)

www.CageWarriors.com CAGE WARRIORS FIGHTING CHAMPIONSHIP is Europe's leading and longest-running mixed martial arts promotion. An Irish-owned brand with offices in the UK, Ireland and Jordan, CWFC is the sport's fastest-growing organisation, having staged 80 events in 12 countries across three different continents since its establishment in 2002. Home to some of biggest stars of MMA's past, present and future, Cage Warriors' broadcast footprint spans 140 million homes worldwide via a network of partners that includes Channel 4, FOX Sports, ESPN, Viasat and Setanta Sports.

CWFC ROSTER CONTINUES TO GROW

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, July 24, 2014 Cage Warriors Fighting Championship adds five more fighters to its stable of talent, with Tim Newman, Jonatan Westin, Juan Manuel Suarez, Gregor Weibel and Benjamin Brander each signing five-fight deals to compete exclusively for Europe's leading promotion. (London, United Kingdom | Thursday, July 24, 2014) - Cage Warriors Fighting Championship has today signed five more fighters to its ever-expanding roster of exclusive talent. The new additions - Tim Newman (pictured), Jonatan Westin, Juan Manuel Suarez, Gregor Weibel and Benjamin Brander - have each signed five-fight deals to compete for Europe’s leading promotion. Cage Warriors, which returns to action with its ninth event of the year in Dublin on August 16, can now boast a stable of over 150 athletes committed to fighting exclusively under the CWFC banner. Newman (10-4) is a top-ten-ranked UK lightweight who has a 2-0 CWFC record, with the most recent of those wins coming via first-round submission against Greg Loughran at CWFC 49. The 31-year-old Welshman said: “I’m extremely happy to have signed with Cage Warriors Fighting Championship and I’m looking forward to making a challenge for that lightweight world title.” Westin (6-2), a highly-regarded 24-year-old Swedish welterweight, holds notable wins over top Finnish pair Glenn Sparv and Kai Puolakka, as well as CWFC veteran Dan Hope. “Cage Warriors has a very strong welterweight division but I’m looking forward to being a part of it, and I’m excited to make my debut,” said Westin, who has taken all but one of his wins inside the distance. Suarez (15-6) is an eight-fight veteran of the M-1 promotion who impressed on his CWFC debut earlier this year at CWFC 64, despite dropping a decision loss to Danny Roberts. The 35-year-old Spaniard, who has taken 12 of his 15 victories by stoppage, said:“Signing with Cage Warriors is a huge opportunity for me and I’m looking forward to competing against the best in Europe.” Weibel (8-2), a former welterweight who’s set to move to the 155lbs division, will be keen to pick up his first CWFC win when he returns to action for the first time since his CWFC 64 decision defeat to Matt Inman. “I’m proud to have signed with Cage Warriors and I’m really excited about the prospect of making a good impression for Europe’s top promotion,” said the 28-year-old Swiss fighter. Brander (7-1), a fellow countryman of Weibel’s, recently returned to winning ways after tasting defeat for the first time in his career against Nad Narimani in London this past February. A 26-year-old featherweight who has taken all of his wins inside the first two rounds, Brander said: “I appreciate the chance Cage Warriors has given me and I promise to make my mark on the 145lbs division.” - ENDS - For the latest Cage Warriors Fighting Championship news and updates, keep track of us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. View past CWFC action, free and on-demand, online via Cage Warriors TV. Photo: Tim Newman - Dolly Clew for CWFC (high-resolution images available upon request)

www.CageWarriors.com CAGE WARRIORS FIGHTING CHAMPIONSHIP is Europe's leading and longest-running mixed martial arts promotion. An Irish-owned brand with offices in the UK, Ireland and Jordan, CWFC is the sport's fastest-growing organisation, having staged 80 events in 12 countries across three different continents since its establishment in 2002. Home to some of biggest stars of MMA's past, present and future, Cage Warriors' broadcast footprint spans 140 million homes worldwide via a network of partners that includes Channel 4, FOX Sports, ESPN, Viasat and Setanta Sports.

10th Legion 11 - VICTORIOUS 13th May - London Kings Cross

		May 1st 2012 7:16pm        10th Legion is back in London with a stacked card of top level MMA in the heart of London at the Scala in Kings Cross. With Fighters from all over the UK, France, Italy, Russian, Poland and Brazil! The main event will see 5 times veteran of the UFC Jess Liaudin return to defend his World Title! Jess ‘the Joker’ Liaudin is one of the true pioneers of MMA in the UK and  is on a 5 fight winning streak. He is currently the 2 times 10th Legion Welterweight World Champion. He will be facing the very tough Juan Manuel Suarez from Spain.  This will be a master class of MMA action! Then for the Featherweight European Title Hayden Critchfield faces off with Special Forces Operative turned MMA fighter Maxim Ionov.  This will be a full on war from start to finish. Marek Idzikowski matches up with Ramon Silva. Again this is a fight not to miss as both fighters like submissions – so this could be a submission clinic. Fadi Jameel from New Wave Academy under UFC veteran Nick Osipczak will be taking on another professional young blood Ben Ford. Both are strong and hungry for success. Semtex Gym known for its world class kickboxing now has a strong MMA Team under the guide of 10th Legion European Champion Peter Irving. So look out for Duncan Young and Colin Wilby would be facing fighters from Phi Hung’s Fight Star Management in France. Paul Kingdon also from Semtex is head to head with Gianluca Scottoli from Italy. This fight will be very exciting as at 66kg it’s all out ruff and tumble!   The undercards fights are also stacked! But the fight to not miss will be Jack Grant vs. Arnold ‘PITBULL’ Quero of France. Both these guys have heavy hands and love to bang. As big 70kg fighters with KO power – this fight will be in the running for the fight of the night! Urban Kings Fight Team also are stepping up with some great local matches for the home town support. This will be a great night! Tickets are now limited! Book now at www.10thlegionmmashop.com Visit www.10thlegion.tv for full card updates.