Cage Fury Fighting Championships' thrilling Next Generation series returns to Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City
Tickets on sale now for CFFC NextGen 2, featuring four championship matchups, on Friday, October 3
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. – Following an incredible debut event in July, Cage Fury Fighting Championships (CFFC) officials are exciting to confirm the details for the promotion's second Next Generation series card, which takes place Friday, October 3, at the spectacular Sound Waves at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City, right on the historic Atlantic City Boardwalk.
Featuring four championships matchups at the top of the bill and utilizing the New Jersey State Athletic Control Board's designated weight classes, "CFFC NextGen 2: Lledo vs. Clabough" will see two returning titleholders looking to defend their belt, while two new champions will also be crowned as the CFFC team seeks to showcase mixed martial artists beginning their rise to the sport's highest levels.
In the night's main event, reigning light heavyweight champion and Algeo MMA & Kickboxing athlete James "Las Vegas" Lledo (6-1) looks to defend his title for the first time when he takes on undefeated Knoxville Martial Arts Academy finisher Sean Clabough (7-0). Meanwhile, the night's co-main event sees "The One and Only" Giorgi Kantroshvili (5-1), reigning welterweight champion, put his belt on the line when he faces undefeated challenger Trig Tennant (5-0) of The Foundry.
Additional championship matchups include an inaugural cruiserweight title bout between Algeo MMA & Kickboxing's Joey Milano (5-1) and MMA Institute's Edwin Romero (3-0), as well as an inaugural women's lightweight title matchup between Marquez MMA's Kayana La Torre (2-0) and The Academy's Bryanna Power (2-0).
"The first CFFC NextGen show was the best show we've ever put on," CFFC CEO Rob Haydak said. "It was unbelievable. Those guys went after it, and anybody that was in the building that night will tell you the exact same thing, so do not miss out on an opportunity to join us for CFFC NextGen 2. James Lyons and Jake Noecker are finding the absolute best talent in the country, Sound Waves is the perfect venue for these events, and the energy and excitement of the NextGen series is off the charts. Get your tickets quickly because they will sell out."
Additional matchups already confirmed for the card include Futures MMA's Aldo Dominguez (5-0) vs. Synthesis BJJ's Jack Sheehan (5-0), Gym-O's Diego Costa (2-1) vs. Nick Catone MMA & Fitness athlete Tyler McBride (1-0), Futures MMA veteran Elijah "The Terrible" Morales (8-4) vs. CFFC NextGen 1 winner Maksim Tsybulka (1-0), Futures MMA's Danny Castillo (2-0) vs. Dante Rivera BJJ's Michael O'Brien (3-1), Droogs MMA's Phoenix Delvecchio (0-1) vs. 5 Stones Fight Club's Sami Al-Rahal (1-0), Quintella MMA's Alex Bendinelli (1-2) vs. Gracie New Jersey Academy's Cody Harrison (1-0), Quintella MMA's Dalton Pedrick (0-1) vs. Zarrukh Adashev Performance School's Tezi Supatashvili (Debut), and Amir Akmatov (1-0) vs. Shaya Douglas (1-0).
As always, athletes taking part in CFFC NextGen 2 will receive a level of support never before seen in the amateur ranks, including assistance with the costs of pre-fight medicals, travel, lodging and more, while coaches will also receive support in covering traditional out-of-pocket expenses, as CFFC officials seek to identify the top up-and-coming athletes from across the nation.
Tickets for CFFC NextGen 2 are on sale now at CFFC.tv.
Stay tuned to CFFC.tv for future announcements regarding CFFC NextGen 2.
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 Next Generation and CFFC 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 CFFC.tv.