Cage Fury Fighting Championships returns to Philadelphia's 2300 Arena to crown new featherweight king
Anthony Dilemme, Beau Samaniego headline "CFFC 137: Dilemme vs. Samaniego" on Friday, October 18
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. – Cage Fury Fighting Championships (CFFC) officials are proud to announce a spectacular vacant featherweight title fight between undefeated Longo and Weidman MMA product Anthony Dilemme (6-0 MMA, 5-0 CFFC) and impressive Gilbert Grappling standout Beau Samaniego (6-1 MMA, 3-1 CFFC) to headline the promotion's return to Philadelphia's 2300 Arena on Friday, October 18, for "CFFC 137: Dilemme vs. Samaniego."
Additional featured matchups already confirmed for the card include the undefeated Christian McAuley (4-0) vs. Canada's Maxime Soucy (5-2) in a 140-pound catchweight matchup, former CFFC lightweight title challenger Armando Gjetja (8-5) vs. two-time UFC veteran Collin Anglin (9-5), and 20-year-old welterweight prospect Busurman Zhumagul (1-0) vs. promotional newcomer Andrew Smith (Pro debut).
Exciting flyweight prospect "Relentless" Ryan Burgos (2-0), eight-time CFFC veteran Eric "Night Time" Nolan (5-3), former CFFC NextGen featherweight champion Darwin "Gatillero" Pena (Pro debut), and former CFFC NextGen lightweight champion Jose "Cheeto" Rodriguez (Pro debut) are also expected to compete on the card.
Tickets for CFFC 137 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.
"It seems every event we have at 2300 Arena is filled with incredible fights from top to bottom, and this main event is sure to bring an exciting close to another amazing night of fast-paced, high-quality competition at CFFC 137," CFFC CEO Rob Haydak said. " Beau Samaniego is trying to follow in the footsteps of his teammate and former CFFC champ Jose Perez, but now he's facing the undefeated Anthony Dilemme, who has won five straight fights in the CFFC cage. This is going to be a spectacular night, so get your tickets early, because the 2300 Arena is always packed with fans looking to watch the future superstars of MMA make their claims for a UFC call."
The 28-year-old Dilemme has been perfect as a professional, including a sparkling 5-0 record under the CFFC banner. Three of his pro victories have come by way of knockout, including a third-round stoppage in his most recent outing over former CFFC headliner Wendel Araujo.
Meanwhile, Samaniego is currently riding a five-fight winning streak, most recently scoring a split-decision win over Dilemme's teammate, Damion Nelson, at CFFC 120. Now Samaniego fights for the belt that his teammate Perez vacated ahead of his recent successful PFL debut.
A full lineup of matchups for CFFC 137 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 137.
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.