Cage Fury FC 152: Galanti vs. Clayton is a mixed martial arts event promoted by Cage Fury FC and will take place on March 27, 2026 at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City in Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States.
Fight Card
Main Card (UFC Fight Pass)
Middleweight Nick Galanti vs. Austin Clayton 185 lbs Vacant Middleweight Championship
Lightweight Nick Fiore vs. Richie Lewis 155 lbs
Lightweight Max Metzgar vs. Elvin Romero 155 lbs
Flyweight Safar Akhmadov vs. Xhelal Lleshi 125 lbs
Featherweight Christian Bobe vs. Cody McClanahan 145 lbs
Women's Strawweight Rosalani Ikei vs. Paige Wilcox 115 lbs
Preliminary Card
Women's Bantamweight Alana Cook vs. Rebecca Evans 135 lbs
Welterweight Cole Barnard vs. Christopher Conway 170 lbs
Middleweight Damien Blotzke vs. Chris Hayes 185 lbs
Featherweight Justin Rosario vs. Billy Van Dyke 145 lbs
Welterweight Manny Morales vs. Jonathan Ramsay 170 lbs
Catchweight Joey Milano vs. Jesse Pastore 190 lbs
Background
Boardwalk Brawl: The Middleweight Throne is Up for Grabs at CFFC 152!
Atlantic City is set to reclaim its status as the epicenter of East Coast combat sports as Cage Fury Fighting Championships returns to the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. On March 27, 2026, CFFC 152: Galanti vs. Clayton brings a championship-caliber slate to the shore, anchored by a battle for a vacant crown. In a promotion that has historically served as the final stop for athletes before they make the walk into the UFC Octagon, this event represents a high-stakes crossroads for the next generation of elite middleweights and lightweights.
The Main Event: A New King for the 185-Pound Division
At the summit of the card, the vacant CFFC Middleweight Championship is on the line as the explosive Nick Galanti meets the relentless Austin Clayton. Galanti has become a staple of the regional scene, known for a terrifying knockout ratio and a physical presence that often overwhelms opponents in the opening frame. He brings a "finish-at-all-costs" mentality to the Hard Rock, looking to cement his status as the premier middleweight prospect in the Northeast.
In Austin Clayton, however, he faces a tactical masterclass in the making. Clayton is a grinder with an elite-level gas tank and a sophisticated wrestling base designed to drown high-volume strikers. This is a quintessential "power vs. pressure" narrative: can Galanti land the definitive blow before Clayton’s suffocating pace takes over? The winner won't just walk away with the gold—they will join a lineage of CFFC champions who have gone on to conquer the global stage.
Lightweight Fireworks: Fiore vs. Lewis
The intensity remains at a fever pitch in the co-main attraction as Nick Fiore takes on the surging Richie Lewis. Fiore, a technical specialist with a high-level grappling pedigree, looks to derail the momentum of the highly touted Lewis. Richie Lewis has been one of the most talked-about names in the division, utilizing a world-class wrestling background and rapidly evolving striking to remain a perennial threat. With the lightweight ranks increasingly competitive, a dominant performance here could serve as the ultimate calling card for the big leagues.
Lightweight Contenders and Flyweight Speed
The 155-pound division remains under the microscope as Max Metzgar collides with Elvin Romero in a matchup many insiders believe could steal the show. Both men are known for their forward-marching styles and willingness to trade in the pocket. Simultaneously, the flyweight ranks feature an international flavor as Safar Akhmadov tests his skills against Xhelal Lleshi. In a division defined by breakneck speed and technical transitions, this 125-pound encounter is a high-speed collision course toward the top of the rankings.
A Crucible of Emerging Talent
The depth of CFFC 152 is further underscored by a relentless array of matchups featuring the best rising talent in the region. From the featherweight duel between Christian Bobe and Cody McClanahan to the women’s strawweight encounter featuring Rosalani Ikei and Paige Wilcox, every athlete on this card understands the significance of the platform. The preliminary slate is equally stacked, featuring a middleweight clash between Damien Blotzke and Chris Hayes, alongside a series of welterweight and featherweight scraps designed to test the mettle of the next wave of stars. In Atlantic City, every exchange is a declaration of intent, and every finish is a step toward immortality.
