Main Event: Brown claims gold in the championship battle
Omiel Brown (12-3) showcased his championship credentials over five grueling rounds, defeating previously undefeated Omar Tugarev (8-1) to claim the interim lightweight title via unanimous decision. In a technical battle that went the full distance of 25 minutes, Brown’s consistent pressure and volume attack ultimately proved the difference against Tugarev, who suffered his first professional defeat.
Co-main event: Bungard outsmarts Patrizi in Grudge Match
Chris Bungard (22-10) earned a hard-fought unanimous decision victory over Simone Patrizi (7-5) in their highly anticipated grudge match. The Scottish fighter had to dig deep over three rounds of competition and ultimately do enough to convince the judges and claim his 22nd career win.
Rising stars shine on the main card
The main card featured several notable performances from undefeated players. Jack Humphries (5-0) made a huge statement with an anaconda choke submission in the first round of Joab Souza, while Shay Ingram (4-0) maintained his perfect record with a ground-and-pound TKO victory in the second round over Wellington Lopes.
Tim Wilde (18-7-1) also impressed with a unanimous decision victory over Oscar Ownsworth, and Fran Breen (5-1) recovered from his weigh-in woes to claim a split decision victory against Ayoub Nacer.
Prelims feature excellent entries
The preliminary card was highlighted by the technical mastery of Oliver Tero (3-0), as the featherweight prospect secured an arm-triangle choke submission in the second round against Davide Manente. The finish showed why Tero remains one of the most promising talents on the Cage Warriors roster.
Roman David (1-0) and Nathanael Woods (1-0) both enjoyed successful professional debuts with unanimous decision victories, while Chris Morris (1-0) started his pro career with a victory over Theo Pino.
Full Cage Warriors 198: Manchester Results
MAIN CARD
- Omiel Brown Certainly. Omar Tugarev via unanimous decision (48-47, 49-46, 48-47) – Wins interim lightweight title
- Chris Bungard Certainly. Simone Patrizi via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 30-27)
- Tim Wilde Certainly. Oscar Ownsworth via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
- Jack Humphries Certainly. Joab Souza via Submission (Anaconda Choke) at 2:32 of Round 1
- Shay Ingram Certainly. Wellington Lopes via TKO (ground and pound) at 3:45 of round 2
- Fran Breen Certainly. Ayoub Nacer via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
PROVISIONAL MAP
- Enrico Di Gangi Certainly. Jack McCloughlin via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
- Roman David Certainly. Christian Soda via unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
- Oliver Tero Certainly. Davide Manente via Submission (Arm Triangle Choke) at 1:56 of Round 2
- Nathanael Bos Certainly. Matthew Friel via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
- Chris Morris Certainly. Theo Pino via unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
What’s next for the new champion?
With his interim title win, Omiel Brown now positions himself for a unification fight against the reigning lightweight champions of the Cage Warriors. The win marks the biggest of Brown’s career and establishes him as a force on the European lightweight scene.
For undefeated players like Jack Humphries and Shay Ingram, their impressive performances on the main card indicate they are ready for more intense competition and potential title eliminators in their respective divisions.
Cage Warriors 198 once again delivered an exciting night of action that showcased both established veterans and the next generation of MMA talent, proving once again why the promotion remains the premier destination for European mixed martial arts.
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