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Soren Bak’s amazing Cage Warriors portrait proves no fighter lives their nickname like he does

BAD MMA News — Sun, 02 Sep 2018 19:33:27 +0000

Soren Bak weathered an early storm from Paddy Pimblett, then turned the tide to claim the lightweight title Saturday at Cage Warriors 96. “The True Viking” seems like more than just a nickname for Bak. In the spirit of pro wrestling, it’s almost like a gimmick for the Danish fighter, who carries an axe and wears animal skin to the cage. So it should come as no surprise that Bak’s new portrait for Cage Warriors amazingly came out like this: Throw some face paint on Bak, and you’ve got yourself a modern day version of WWF’s The Barbarian from back in the day.

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On cusp of second Cage Warriors title, Paddy Pimblett has no regrets about turning down UFC

BAD MMA News — Fri, 31 Aug 2018 18:23:47 +0000

Paddy Pimblett was sunning himself in Mexico when the UFC rolled into Liverpool for the first time. It was assumed in some quarters, and by Pimblett (14-2), that he might be the essential homegrown figurehead, with the requisite sheen of stardust, to finally compel the promotion to land their carnival in a city that has long since been an incubator for some of Europe’s elite fighting talent. Instead, it was another Liverpudlian, Darren Till, who in May brought a capacity Echo Arena to its feet – unforgettably bellowing out a rendition of Neil Diamond’s “Sweet Caroline” appropriated from the bleachers of nearby soccer stadiums – and took a controversial decision win over welterweight Stephen Thompson. Of course, next weekend in Dallas, at UFC 228, Till will look to unseat Tyron Woodley as the 170-pound champion and become just the second Englishman in history to wear UFC gold. Related Watch Paddy Pimblett's impressive flying triangle finish, wild celebration at Cage Warriors 90 The closest Pimblett got to the action on the night of UFC Liverpool was watching friend and Next Generation teammate Molly McCann lose her promotional debut to Gillian Robertson on Facetime. The thing is, Pimblett’s absence was more than a simple of case of just not getting that coveted call from the UFC.

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Lee Chadwick defends middleweight title vs. Jonas Billstein at Cage Warriors 96

BAD MMA News — Tue, 05 Jun 2018 20:56:07 +0000

Cage Warriors’ late-summer return to Liverpool now has its second title fight set. Middleweight champion Lee Chadwick (24-13-1) will take on challenger Jonas Billstein (19-5-1) in his first title defense at Cage Warriors 96. Cage Warriors officials annouced the booking today. The fight was supposed to take place at Cage Warriors 90 earlier this year, but was postponed when Chadwick suffered a training injury. “If one of these guys lands, it’s all over,” Cage Warriors President Graham Boylan stated. “These are two of the most powerful guys in Europe, and without a doubt in the highest caliber of middleweights on the scene right now.

Lee Chadwick defends middleweight title vs. Jonas Billstein at Cage Warriors 96 – MMA Junkie

Big title fight for European MMA: Paddy Pimblett vs. Soren Bak at Cage Warriors 96

BAD MMA News — Fri, 01 Jun 2018 12:54:03 +0000

A big title fight is set for Cage Warriors 96 – one that features two of Europe’s top fighters. Officials today announced Paddy Pimblett (14-2) and Soren Bak (11-1) will headline the event and fight for the organization’s vacant lightweight belt. Cage Warriors 96 takes place Sept. 1 at Echo Arena in Liverpol, England, and it streams on UFC Fight Pass. Pimblett, Cage Warriors’ former featherweight champion, and Bak have traded barbs throughout the year and now are scheduled to fight for a belt recently vacated by UFC signee Chris Fishgold

Big title fight for European MMA: Paddy Pimblett vs. Soren Bak at Cage Warriors 96 – MMA Junkie

Cage Warriors announces new Paddy Pimblett multi-fight deal, pair of summer events

BAD MMA News — Sat, 24 Mar 2018 22:42:15 +0000

Cage Warriors has its summer planned out, and Paddy Pimblett is a big part of it. Cage Warriors today announced a pair of events that will take place in England – Cage Warriors 95 on July 21 at Indigo at The O2 in London and Cage Warriors 96 on Sept.

Cage Warriors announces new Paddy Pimblett multi-fight deal, pair of summer events – MMA Junkie