[Event] Cage Warriors 197 Unplugged - Wilson vs. Lee - Nov 21

Dent · **Posted:** Tue Nov 18, 2025 8:39 am

Cage Warriors 197 Unplugged: Wilson vs. Lee (also known as Cage Warriors 197: Manchester) is an upcoming mixed martial arts event promoted by Cage Warriors that will take place on November 21, 2025, at the Indigo at the BEC Arena in Manchester, England, United Kingdom.

Fight Card

Main Card (UFC Fight Pass)

Featherweight Damon Wilson vs. Aiden Lee 145 lbs
Light Heavyweight Nell Ariano vs. Riku Urholin 205 lbs
Featherweight Elton Armindo vs. Giuseppe Mastrogiacomo 145 lbs
Welterweight Giacomo Michelis vs. Michael Dubois 170 lbs
Middleweight Mitchell Goode vs. Jordan O'Neill 185 lbs
Light Heavyweight Branden Guest vs. Suren Jaf 205 lbs
Bantamweight Damiano Scogna vs. Richard Kallos 135 lbs
Women's Bantamweight Eimear Darcy vs. Katharina Rychkova 125 lbs
Lightweight Marc-Philippe Ngatchou vs. Yusuf Nazokatov 155 lbs
Featherweight Jake McHugh vs. Seyed Hossein Mousavi 145 lbs
Flyweight Jordan Molinari vs. Redgie Hingston 125 lbs

Background

Manchester Mayhem: Wilson vs. Lee Headlines Cage Warriors 197 Unplugged!

Cage Warriors returns to the intimate atmosphere of the Indigo at the BEC Arena in Manchester, England, for Cage Warriors 197 Unplugged: Wilson vs. Lee on November 21, 2025. This card, designed for pure action, is headlined by a pivotal Featherweight clash that promises a high-volume war, as top contender Damon Wilson meets promotional veteran Aiden Lee.

Main Event: High-Stakes Featherweight Firefight

In the 145 lbs main event, the United States' hard-hitting Damon "The Nomad" Wilson (9-3-0) faces off against England’s experienced submission threat Aiden Lee (13-10-0).

Wilson, who trains out of Alliance MMA in San Diego, is a knockout specialist with 66.7% of his victories coming by way of KO/TKO. Known for his aggressive striking, he pushes a relentless pace, recently securing impressive first-round knockout finishes in the Cage Warriors cage before a setback on the Contender Series. He will be looking to reignite his push for a title shot by defeating one of the UK’s most resilient featherweights.

Across the cage stands Aiden Lee, a Fearless MMA athlete who has proven his mettle in both Cage Warriors and Bellator. Lee’s record is defined by his dangerous submission game, with nearly 70% of his wins coming via tap-out, often by Rear-Naked Choke. This is a classic striker versus grappler matchup where Wilson's high-pressure attack must navigate Lee's potent finishing ability on the ground. A victory here is essential for both men to elevate their standing in the competitive Featherweight division.

Undefeated Prospects and Light Heavyweight Collision

While the anticipated Lightweight title unification bout between Samuel Silva and Omar Tugarev was canceled, with Tugarev now fighting for the interim belt at CW 198, the card is still loaded with elite developmental talent and high-impact matchups.

One of the most compelling bouts features a battle between unbeaten Light Heavyweight prospects as Nell Ariano (4-0-0) takes on Riku Urholin (5-2-0) at 205 lbs. Ariano, training out of the Platinum MMA Training Centre, has been on an absolute tear, finishing three of his four professional fights by TKO and aggressively campaigning for a title shot. He faces the Finnish submission artist Urholin, who boasts a high finishing rate of his own, making this a pivotal crossroads bout to determine the next major contender in the division.

Another exciting feature sees the undefeated Middleweight Jordan O'Neill (3-0-0) put his perfect record on the line against the more experienced Mitchell Goode (2-1-0). Furthermore, the rising Welterweight star Giacomo Michelis (8-1-0) meets the tough Michael Dubois in a 170 lbs contest, highlighting the depth of talent looking to make a splash on the European stage.

[Event] Cage Warriors 197 Unplugged - Wilson vs. Lee - Nov 21

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