Tickets on sale now for CFFC 160 at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol, CFFC 161 at Hard Rock Casino Rockford
Cage Fury Fighting Championships debuts at Virginia venue on Friday, September 4 and returns to Illinois site on Friday, September 11
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. – Cage Fury Fighting Championships (CFFC) officials are happy to announce that tickets are now on sale for the promotion's two September events, including the organization's debut event at Virginia's Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol, as well as a return to Illinois' Hard Rock Casino Rockford.
On Friday, September 4, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol plays host to "CFFC 160: Kostyuchenko vs. Veal," top welterweight contenders Egor "Dynamo" Kostyuchenko (7-1) and the undefeated Tyler "TV" Veal (6-0) collide with an interim title on the line in the night's main event.
Additional matchups already confirmed for the card include flyweights Brandon "Jefe" Bohannan (3-0) vs. Brent "No Luck" Williams (4-0), lightweights Dan "The Villain" Holt (4-1) vs. Elvin Romero (5-2), middleweights Lucas "Ugi" Cortes (3-1) vs. Johnny Santos (1-0), Karli Jo Patton (2-1) vs. Ashley "Smashley" Barrett (3-2) in a 120-pound matchup, welterweights "The Show" Sean Clabough (Pro debut) vs. Buddha "The Bounty Hunter" Hanchard (1-0), and flyweights Sebastian "Left Lane Warrior" Quevedo (1-1) vs. Kaelob "Killer K" Alger (0-1), as well as a pair of NextGen matchups with David Bertrand (3-0) vs. Edwin Romero (4-1) at middleweight and Diego Espinoza (2-0-1) vs. Hugo "The Bull" Rodriguez (3-0) at featherweight).
Opened in 2024, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol includes world-class accommodations, gaming and dining, delivery top-tier entertainment and hospitality for guests from Virginia and beyond. With over 300 hotel rooms, nearly 1,500 slot machines, over 50 table games, poker room, sportsbook, Rock Spa, Rock Shop and more.
Meanwhile, on Friday, September 11, the organization returns to Hard Rock Casino Rockford for "CFFC 161: Aladi vs. Lleshi," where reigning flyweight champion Moshe "Straw Hat" Aladi (6-1) puts his belt on the line against former NextGen titleholder Jerry Lleshi (5-1).
Additional bouts also booked for the evening include heavyweights Matt "The Bearwolf" Gawlik (5-0) vs. Petera "PT" Wilson (3-1), middleweights AT "ATM" McCowin (9-6-1) vs. Xavier Vasquez (4-0), welterweights Nikita Leshukov (9-1) vs. Sanon Sadeck (7-3), flyweights Landen Fischer (1-1) vs. Levi "The Honey Badger" Frank (0-1), and lightweights Hector "El Diablo" Pulido (1-1) vs. Scottie "The Freakshow" Sopko (2-0), as well as two NextGen matchups with Jeremiah "Ghose" Martin (1-0) vs. Edgar Rojas (1-0) at featherweight and Elliott Lewis (Debut) vs. Edmond "The Ruthlezz" Ruth (Debut) at middleweight.
Located immediately off the I-90 State Street exit in Rockford, Hard Rock Casino Rockford features an array of interests for all guests, with nearly 1,300 slot machines, 50 live table games including a poker room, a state-of-the-art sportsbook, six unique restaurants, and a Rock Shop offering authentic Hard Rock merchandise and more.
Tickets for both CFFC 160 and CFFC 161 are currently on sale at CFFC.tv.
"CFFC 160 and CFFC 161 will close out the busiest stretch of events we've ever had for our organization, and we're thrilled to be debuting at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol, as well as returning to Hard Rock Casino Rockford," CFFC CEO Rob Haydak said. "We haven't been to Virginia since 2019 and are excited to bring our high-energy, fast-paced brand of entertainment to new fans from the area, while we're also thrilled to get back to Illinois for just the second time for the incredible fans that packed the house for our June debut in the state.
"We've got incredible athletes featured on both nights, and we remain committed to top-level production and a an incredible night of action every time out, so get your tickets early before they sell out."
Stay tuned to CFFC.tv for additional announcements regarding CFFC 160, CFFC 161 and beyond.
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 Next Generation and CFFC Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
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.