Cage Fury Fighting Championships returns to Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City as two-time titleholder Kyle Daukaus headlines
Tickets on sale now for CFFC 145 on Saturday, August 30, when Daukaus faces undefeated Guram Gochashvili
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. – Cage Fury Fighting Championships (CFFC) officials are excited to reveal details of the promotion's next event at the incredible Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City on Saturday, August 30, when reigning middleweight titleholder and seven-time UFC veteran Kyle "The D'Arce Knight" Daukaus (15-4 MMA, 8-0 CFFC) puts his belt on the line against undefeated Georgian contender Guram Gochashvili (4-0 MMA, 1-0 CFFC).
The matchup serves as the headliner of "CFFC 145: Daukaus vs. Gochashvili."
Additional featured matchups already confirmed for the card include former CFFC NextGen middleweight champ Nick Galanti (4-1) vs. Ty "Savage" Gwerder (7-5), flyweights Ben Coyle (6-4) vs. Oscar "The Shank" Jurado (4-2), welterweights Busurman "Bushido" Zhumagul (3-0) vs. Joshua Sierra (2-1), and featherweights Justin "The General" Patton (8-4) vs. Frank "Chopper" Wells (6-4).
Supporting contests booked for the event also include lightweights Jojo Gonzalez (1-0) vs. former CFFC NextGen champ Jose "Cheeto" Rodriguez (2-0), featherweights Tom Hinz (2-1) vs. Alex Rios (Pro debut) and former CFFC NextGen champ Darwin "Gatillero" Pena (1-1) vs. Michael Pino (2-1), strawweights Karli Thomas (1-0) vs. Annabel "Hells Bells" Kelly (3-0), welterweights CJ LaFragola (2-3) vs. Jacob Guerrero (2-2), lightweights Justin Meyers (1-0) vs. Khetag Moraov (1-0), and featherweights Tyler "The Real Oregon Gangster" Berger (1-0) vs. Jeremiah Delgado (Pro debut).
Tickets are on sale now at CFFC.tv.
"Following an incredible weekend at Sound Waves with CFFC BJJ and the launch of our CFFC Next Generation series, we're thrilled to announce this absolutely loaded lineup as we head back inside Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena," CFFC CEO Rob Haydak said. "Kyle Daukaus is one of the most successful athletes in the history of our promotion, and he's determined to return to the UFC, but standing in his way is an undefeated Georgian powerhouse who looked incredible in his debut for us and now gets the biggest opportunity of his career.
"In addition to that main event, we've got a stacked card of the absolute best up-and-coming talent in the area and some fan-favorite veterans that bring it every single time they're in the cage. This is going to be another spectacular night at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City, so get your tickets immediately."
Daukaus is a perfect 8-0 under the CFFC banner, including four straight wins since leaving the UFC in 2023. The 32-year-old Philadelphia native has made it clear he will keep racking up wins until he can earn his way back the sport's top promotion and didn't hesitate when offered undefeated Teixeira MMA product Gochashvili, a Brazilian jiu-jitsu and judo black belt who has earned stoppages in three of his four career wins to date.
The CFFC 145 main card streams live on UFC FIGHT PASS, with preliminary bouts streaming exclusively on OnlyFans. WWE superstar and two-time UFC veteran CM Punk calls the action alongside CFFC General Manager and longtime MMA journalist John Morgan.
Stay tuned to CFFC.tv for future announcements regarding CFFC 145.
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 CFFC BJJ & 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.