Cage Warriors returns to Ireland on the March 4 at the 3Arena, Dublin and it’s shaping up to be a big night for Irish MMA. The night features professional and amateur bouts from some of the country’s biggest gyms.

Ireland’s Karl Moore headlines the event against former TUF veteran Josh Clarke for the vacant 205lb belt.

Also on the main card, Irish atom weight Catherine Costigan takes on Wendy McKenna, while Joe McColgan will look to back up his notable win over Peter Queally with a victory over heavy-handed Frenchman Arnold Quero.

The pro card has been bolstered by a host of bouts, including the rearranged welterweight bout between Håkon Foss and Martyn Harris and a battle between two promising pro debutants, Eric Nolan and Marcin Zembala.

In addition to a packed card of fights at the 3Arena, CW81 ticket holders will also have access to a special meet and greet session with some of the Cage Warriors stars of the past who have gone on to fight with distinction in the UFC.

Tickets for the event are on sale now via CageWarriors.com starting at only €25, HERE.

“I can’t wait to return home to Ireland for Cage Warriors 81,” said Cage Warriors President Graham Boylan.

“A stacked pro and amateur card will give fans the chance to see the next generation of Irish MMA stars.”

“It’s shaping up to be one hell of a party at the 3Arena on the 4th March.”

The bout will be televised live on eirSPORT in Ireland, BT Sport in UK and Ireland, and streamed worldwide on UFC Fight Pass.

CAGE WARRIORS 81: CONFIRMED BOUTS

Bout order TBC

Professional Card

Light-heavyweight title: Karl Moore (7-1) vs. Josh Clarke (10-3)
Atomweight: Catherine Costigan (5-2) vs. Wendy McKenna (1-0)
Lightweight: Joe McColgan (3-0) v Arnold Quero (13-5, 1 NC)
Bantamweight: Darren O’Gorman (4-1) vs. Blaine O’Driscoll (3-1)
Bantamweight: Hughie O’Rourke (0-0) vs. Arann Maguire (0-1)
Welterweight: Håkon Foss (7-3) vs. Martyn Harris (4-2)
Featherweight: Lloyd Manning (2-0) vs. Paul McBain (2-0)
Catchweight (150lbs): Eric Nolan (0-0) vs. Marcin Zembala (0-0)

Amateur Card

Light-heavyweight: Bill Farrell vs. David Piotrowicz
Featherweight: Richie Stack vs. Pawel Politylo
Welterweight: Mark Gallivan vs. Makinde Adeyemi
Lightweight: Francis Treacy vs. Stephen Treacy
Bantamweight: Austin Lynch vs. Alex Brophy
Catchweight (161lbs): Colm O’Regan vs. Mateusz Kopyto
Welterweight: Ivan Blanita vs. Gary Coffey
Catchweight (161lbs): Gary Wallace vs. Darren Sarsfield
Bantamweight: David Whelan vs. Brandon Myers
Lightweight: Adam Darby vs. Leon Hill
Catchweight (132.2lbs): Barry Hanna vs. Matthew Whyte

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