Cage Fury Fighting Championships touches down in North Dakota for first time on Friday, September 15
New Town's 4 Bears Casino & Lodge plays host to CFFC 125, which streams live on UFC FIGHT PASS
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. – Cage Fury Fighting Championships (CFFC) is proud to announce the promotion will travel to the Roughrider State for the first time, with New Town's 4 Bears Casino & Lodge welcoming the organization to North Dakota on Friday, September 15, for "CFFC 125: Echeverria vs. Nakanelua."
The night's main event features an intriguing catchweight clash, with Dana White's Contender Series veteran Roybert "The Unbroken" Echeverria (7-1) taking on fast-rising Hawaiian-born contender Pololu "Poi Poundah" Nakanelua (6-1) and leading a main card that streams live on UFC FIGHT PASS.
Tickets are on sale now at 4BearsCasino.com. Tables are available for purchase by calling (701) 627-7554. Must be 21+ to purchase and sit at tables. The event will feature a special guest appearance from former UFC and Strikeforce women's bantamweight champion Miesha "Cupcake" Tate (19-9), who currently sits at No. 12 in the UFC's official 135-pound rankings.
"It's tremendously exciting when we're able to bring a live CFFC event to a new part of the country, and it's an honor for us to partner with the Mandan, Hidatsa, and Arikara Nation to visit North Dakota for the first time," Miranda Granger (CFFC business development) said. "We look forward to fans in the area experiencing our unparalleled brand of fast-paced excitement and top-quality MMA action, as well as to discovering new talent in the market and assisting them in achieving their goals of reaching the sport's highest stage."
The Venezuelan-born Echeverria opened his professional career with seven straight victories, including five first-round finishes, earning him an invite to Dana White's Contender Series this past September. After suffering a frustrating loss in a spirited matchup with Jafel Filho, "The Unbroken" now looks to return to the win column and continue his journey to the sport's highest levels.
Meanwhile, Nakanelua enters the contest on the strength of back-to-back victories, traveling from his training base at Las Vegas' Xtreme Couture to pick up wins in Idaho and Oregon. "Poi Poundah" now looks for his third consecutive result at 130 pounds as he contemplates potential futures in both flyweight and bantamweight divisions.
Additionally, the co-main event of the evening features a 175-pound clash between the undefeated Nick "King Black Cat" Meck (6-0) and 14-fight veteran J.P. "Too Much" Saint Louis (9-5).
Also expected to compete at CFFC 125 are Alexa Conners (7-4), Caleb "Native Warrior" Jensen (1-1), Sharif "The Cheetah" Oripov (Pro debut), Kevin "Sweet Peas" Pease (2-0), Elizabeth "Lil Bruisie" Shroder (3-3) and Kris Williams (2-0), among others.
A full lineup of matchups for CFFC 125 will be announced shortly. All Elite Wrestling superstar and two-time UFC veteran CM Punk calls the action alongside MixedMartialArts.com Editor-in-Chief John Morgan for UFC FIGHT PASS.
Stay tuned to CFFC.tv for future announcements regarding CFFC 125.
CFFC 125 - CURRENT LINEUP:
Roybert Echeverria vs. Pololu Nakanelua
Nick Meck vs. JP Saint Louis
Alexa Conners vs. Elizabeth Schroder
Kevin Pease vs. Caleb Jensen
Kris Williams vs. Sharif Oripov
Emily Martins vs. Micaela Rampage
Frank Rayford vs. David Johannes
Taylor Michels vs. Jordan Mosley
Jack Carpenter vs. Isaiah Spitzer
ABOUT CAGE FURY FIGHTING CHAMPIONSHIPS:
Considered one of the best developmental mixed martial arts organizations in the world, Cage Fury Fighting Championships (CFFC) hosts events across the United States with an emphasis on cultivating the best and brightest talent in the sport. CFFC events are broadcast live on UFC FIGHT PASS, the leading digital subscription service for fight fans, and include the company's flagship mixed martial arts events, as well as FURY Professional Grappling and FURY Match Day.
Founded in 2006, CFFC has served as home to a variety of combat sports stars, including Aljamain Sterling, Paul Felder, Sean Brady, Pat Sabatini, Katlyn Chookagian, Shane Burgos, Merab Dvalishvili, Anthony Smith, Jared Gordon, Kimbo Slice, Jimmie Rivera, Jim Miller and Nick Catone, among others. Led by its respected CEO Rob Haydak, CFFC’s executive team consists of sports and entertainment industry executives who have worked for some of the most prestigious brands in the world. For inquiries regarding partnership/sponsorship opportunities please contact us at https://cffc.tv/contact.
ABOUT 4 BEARS CASINO & LODGE
4 Bears Casino & Lodge (www.4bearscasino.com) is owned by the Three Affiliated Tribes (Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara) located on the Fort Berthold Reservation. Just west of New Town, North Dakota, 4 Bears Casino & Lodge is North Dakota’s winning destination for gaming, live entertainment and concerts, dining, lodging, and conventions.
