Cage Fury Fighting Championships brings championship doubleheader to Tampa's Florida State Fairgrounds on Friday, October 10
Tickets on sale now for stacked CFFC 147 lineup, including Kevin Pease vs. Ethan Pauley, Kayla Hracho vs. Hilarie Rose
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. – Cage Fury Fighting Championships (CFFC) officials are proud to confirm details of the promotion's final visit to "The Sunshine State" this year for "CFFC 147: Pease vs. Pauley," where two new champions will be crowned at Tampa's Florida State Fairgrounds on Friday, October 10.
Headlining CFFC 147 is a welterweight title fight, where undefeated contender Kevin "Sweet Peas" Pease (6-0 MMA, 4-0 CFFC) returns to the organization to take on impressive promotional newcomer Ethan Pauley (7-1 MMA, 0-0 CFFC) for the belt that was left vacant following former champion Eric Nolan's departure for the UFC. Additionally, the night's co-headliner sees American Top Team's Kayla "Kayrock" Hracho (6-4 MMA, 0-0 CFFC) face former CFFC title challenger Hilarie Rose (10-7 MMA, 1-1 CFFC) for the strawweight belt that was last held by Fatima Kline before she signed with the UFC.
Additional featured matchups already confirmed for CFFC 147 include a battle of undefeated lightweights with Levan Khabulaev (3-0) vs. Elvin Romero (4-0), a rescheduled matchup lightweight veteran "Iron" Will Rentz (5-2) and undefeated newcomer Alius Delarosa (3-0), as well as a pair of bantamweight matchups with David "The Hammer" Hammerstone (2-1) vs. David Camacho (1-0) and Alessio Ksouri (1-0) vs. Austin "The Technician" Tadlock (Pro debut).
Tickets are on sale now at CFFC.tv.
"CFFC champions continue to find their way to the UFC and Dana White's Contender Series in quick fashion, and we're excited to crown two new titleholders on October 10, with all four athletes involved in those matchups knowing what a win can bring them," CFFC CEO Rob Haydak stated. "Outside of those featured matchups, we've brought together an incredibly loaded lineup that's going to feature top quality action from start to finish, the high-level production that is our hallmark, and a live experience that is second to none. The Florida State Fairgrounds will be rocking once again on October 10."
Also scheduled for the card are middleweights Lucas "Ugi" Cortes (2-0) vs. "Bobblehead" Bill Lewis (Pro debut), welterweights Hugh "The Preacher" Pulley (10-8) vs. Daniel Morrison (6-2), and featherweights Tommy Laipply vs. "Strictly Business" Christian Carr (3-2).
The CFFC 147 main card streams live on UFC FIGHT PASS, with preliminary bouts streaming exclusively on OnlyFans. Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt, "The Ultimate Fighter 15" winner and 13-year UFC veteran Michael Chiesa calls the action alongside CFFC General Manager and longtime MMA journalist John Morgan.
Stay tuned to CFFC.tv for future announcements regarding CFFC 147.
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.
