As fight week approaches, excitement builds for Cage Warriors’ highly anticipated debut at the PalaPellicone in Rome. Known as Europe’s leading MMA organization, Cage Warriors will showcase the top talent in Italian MMA with a stacked card that promises thrilling matchups.
Main Event Highlights
In the main event, former Cage Warriors welterweight champion Stefano Paternò seeks his sixth consecutive victory as he aims for a shot at the UFC. Standing in his way is hard-hitting Brazilian powerhouse Jorge Bueno, who will face Paternò in a catchweight-bout at 175 lbs.
The card also features Rome’s fan favorite Simone Patrizi, looking to bounce back against Konstantinos Ntelis, dubbed ‘The Gambler.’ Additionally, former middleweight contender Leon Aliu will make his welterweight debut against the undefeated prospect Khadim Dia.
With other exciting fighters like Alessandro Giordano, Solomon Simon, and Giuseppe Mastrogiacomo also scheduled to compete. Cage Warriors 179 is poised to be a significant event in the history of Italian MMA.
Final Fight Card
Cage Warriors 179: Rome
Date: 02/11/2024
Location: PalaPellicone, Rome
Live on: UFC Fight Pass and international broadcast partners
Main Card
| Weight Class | Matchup | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Catchweight (175 lbs) | Jorge Bueno vs. Stefano Paternò | 12:30 PM PT |
| Lightweight | Konstantinos Ntelis vs. Simone Patrizi | 12:30 PM PT |
| Welterweight | Leon Aliu vs. Khadim Dia | 12:30 PM PT |
| Catchweight (141 lbs) | Rafael Hudson vs. Alessandro Giordano | 12:30 PM PT |
| Featherweight | Solomon Simon vs. Walter Cogliandro | 12:30 PM PT |
| Featherweight | Itay Tratner vs. Giuseppe Mastrogiacomo | 12:30 PM PT |
Prelims
| Weight Class | Matchup | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Welterweight | Olli Santalahti vs. Giacomo Michelis | 9:00 AM PT |
| Welterweight | Luca Mele vs. Daniele Battaglia | 9:00 AM PT |
| Welterweight | Manuel Del Valle vs. Sergio Gavinelli | 9:00 AM PT |
| Bantamweight | Gerasimos Sioutis vs. Michelangelo Lupoli | 9:00 AM PT |
| Bantamweight | Emanuel Caperna vs. Damiano Scogna | 9:00 AM PT |
| Flyweight | Angelo Terenzio vs. Emanuele Tetti | 9:00 AM PT |
| Featherweight | Andrea Flamminio vs. Niko Ceraglia | 9:00 AM PT |
| Featherweight | Nicolae Mezdrea vs. Luca Borando | 9:00 AM PT |
| Middleweight | TBC vs. Mario Mingaj | 9:00 AM PT |
| Lightweight | Conor McCarthy vs. Gianluca Rocca | 9:00 AM PT |
| Featherweight | Antônio Marcos Souza vs. Pietro Mochetti | 9:00 AM PT |
Broadcast Information
Cage Warriors 179 will air live on UFC Fight Pass, along with various international broadcast partners. Allowing fans from around the world to tune in to the action.
With an exciting lineup of fights and a passionate crowd in Rome, Cage Warriors 179 is set to deliver an unforgettable night of MMA.
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