Cage Warriors 181: Hardwick vs. Lopes (also known as Cage Warriors 181: Newcastle) is a mixed martial arts event to take place on November 23, 2024 at the Vertu Motors Arena, Newcastle, England, United Kingdom.
Fight Card
Main Card (UFC Fight Pass)
Harry Hardwick vs. Keweny Lopes 145 lbs Featherweight Championship
Shajidul Haque vs. Nicolas Leblond 125 lbs Flyweight Championship
Kennedy Freeman vs. Mafalda Carmona 135 lbs Vacant Bantamweight Championship
James Power vs. Dumitru Girlean 155 lbs
Josh Abraham vs. Tommy Hawthorn 145 lbs
Leon Armes vs. Seyed Hossein Mousavi 145 lbs
Bailey Gilbert vs. Alberth Dias 145 lbs
Michael Tchamou vs. Furqan Cheema 185 lbs
Preliminary Card
Justin Burlinson vs. Theodor Berggren 170 lbs
Aiden Lee vs. Daniel Konrad 155 lbs
Charles Joyner vs. Yannick Bahati 205 lbs
James Dixon vs. Qendrim Pallata 185 lbs
Background
Cage Warriors 181: Hardwick vs. Lopes Set to Rock Newcastle
On November 23, 2024, the iconic Vertu Motors Arena in Newcastle, England, will host Cage Warriors 181: Hardwick vs. Lopes, an electrifying night of championship action and thrilling battles. With three title fights topping the card, fans are in for a feast of mixed martial arts action!
Main Event: Featherweight Championship
Local hero Harry Hardwick defends his Featherweight title against Brazil's Keweny Lopes in a main event clash that promises high-octane action. Hardwick, a technical striker with relentless pace, is set to face Lopes, whose explosive style and knockout power make him a dangerous threat. The stakes couldn’t be higher as Hardwick fights to retain his crown on home soil.
Co-Main Event: Flyweight Championship
In the co-main event, Shajidul Haque and Nicolas Leblond collide for the Flyweight Championship. Haque, known for his lightning-fast hands and precision striking, meets Leblond, a dynamic grappler with a knack for thrilling finishes. This stylistic matchup has all the ingredients for an unforgettable showdown.
Feature Fight: Bantamweight Gold Up for Grabs
The vacant Bantamweight title will be contested between England’s Kennedy Freeman and Portugal’s Mafalda Carmona. Freeman’s crisp striking and Carmona’s grappling prowess make this a compelling clash, with both fighters eager to cement their legacy as champions.
Main Card Highlights
Lightweight firepower will be on display as undefeated prospect James Power takes on Moldova’s Dumitru Girlean.
Featherweights Josh Abraham and Tommy Hawthorn go head-to-head in a battle of young, hungry fighters looking to make a statement.
Rising star Leon Armes faces Seyed Hossein Mousavi in another intriguing featherweight contest.
Power meets precision when middleweight contenders Michael Tchamou and Furqan Cheema square off.
Preliminary Card Action
The prelims are stacked with talent and promise plenty of fireworks:
Welterweight sensation Justin Burlinson takes on Sweden’s Theodor Berggren in a can’t-miss fight.
Lightweight standout Aiden Lee faces Poland’s Daniel Konrad in what could be a technical showcase.
In the light heavyweight division, Charles Joyner battles seasoned veteran Yannick Bahati.
Middleweights James Dixon and Qendrim Pallata aim to deliver a memorable scrap.
Newcastle’s Night of MMA Excellence
With three championship fights and a stacked undercard, Cage Warriors 181 promises to deliver on all fronts. The atmosphere at the Vertu Motors Arena is sure to be electric as fans rally behind their local heroes and cheer on thrilling international matchups.
