Cage Fury Fighting Championships returns to Philadelphia's 2300 Arena on Saturday, February 1
Undefeated flyweight Bilal Hasan seeks first title defense in CFFC 139 headliner on UFC FIGHT PASS
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. – Cage Fury Fighting Championships (CFFC) officials are excited to reveal the promotion's first MMA event of the new year with CFFC 139, which takes place Saturday, February 1 at Philadelphia's historic 2300 Arena.
In the night's main event, undefeated flyweight champion Bilal Hasan (5-0) seeks the first defense of the title he earned in September with a scintillating submission win over Jose Leon to claim the belt. Hasan's opponent will be revealed shortly.
Additional featured matchups already booked for CFFC 139 include former CFFC lightweight title challenger Armando Gjetja (9-5) facing promotional newcomer Chris "Big Nog" Guariglia (4-2), PFL veteran John "The Don" Caldone (6-3) taking on Canadian featherweight Amin "Sweet Dreams" Almelik (6-4), former CFFC NextGen lightweight champion Jose "Cheeto" Rodriguez (1-0) against fellow prospect Tyri Brown (1-1), striking specialist Lateesha "The Honey Badger" Mohl (1-0) in a strawweight contest with Combate Global veteran Mariah Castro (2-1), and the return of former CFFC NextGen Champion Darwin "Gatillero" Pena (1-0) against the heavy-handed Vincenzo "Il Prescelto" Iannuzzo (1-1).
Also on the card are women's bantamweights Maya Stewart (2-2) vs. Becca "The Giraffe" Evans (3-0), former CFFC NextGen flyweight champion Nick Gebhard vs. Justice Harris, and middleweights Elijah "The Sniper" Sampson (Pro debut) vs. Jordan Baskerville (Pro debut).
Tickets for CFFC 139 are on sale now at CFFC.tv.
The night's main card streams live on UFC FIGHT PASS, with preliminary bouts streaming exclusively on OnlyFans.
"We're closing out the busiest year in CFFC history, and we plan on taking things up another level once again in 2025," CFFC CEO Rob Haydak said. "Our MMA schedule starts at CFFC 139, where Bilal Hasan will look to continue his incredible rise in the first defense of his belt and build on a year that included three spectacular finishes and saw him earn not only the flyweight title, but also the No. 1 spot on 'The Short List' of top CFFC talent ready for the big stage.
"We've also got a handful of returning NextGen champs looking to take steps forward in their professional careers, as well as several exciting newcomers hoping to make a name for themselves in their CFFC debuts. It's going to be another night of action-packed, fast-paced entertainment, so get your tickets now and come join us for our 2025 kickoff."
A complete lineup for CFFC 139 will be announced shortly. WWE superstar and two-time UFC veteran CM Punk calls the action alongside longtime MMA journalist and broadcaster John Morgan.
Stay tuned to CFFC.tv for future announcements regarding CFFC 139.
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, CFFC Match Day & CFFC Muay Thai.
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 CFFC.tv.