The guessing game is over, Paddy Pimblett has announced where he’s headed next…
Wherever Cage Warriors Fighting Championship goes. And the same goes for teammate, and fellow CWFC champion, Chris Fishgold.
Press release follows:
Chris Fishgold, the Cage Warriors lightweight champion and his teammate, the newly crowned featherweight champion Paddy Pimblett have both signed an extension deal with Cage Warriors, which will keep them with the promotion into 2017.
It was only two weeks ago that they both became hometown heroes at the Echo Arena in Liverpool and now Cage Warriors has made it financially viable for them to continue ruling Europe in their divisions. Both men are on the road to the very top of the sport and the city of Liverpool is 100% behind both Chris & Paddy. They have a plan to put Liverpool on the MMA map and to represent their people and their town in this sport.
There has been much speculation that they would sign to other organisations and Cage Warriors can confirm that there has been interest in both fighters from many organisations, but for now they are staying put.
Cage Warriors President Graham Boylan said, “We’ve developed the biggest names in Europe, some of those names went to the UFC too soon and some went at the right time. It is every fighter’s dream to get to the UFC and the team and I are here to help not just Chris, Paddy but all our athletes achieve that dream and it’s also our job to guide and develop their careers in the right way.
“After sitting down with both Chris and Paddy they decided they wanted to represent their people and keep the cameras of Cage Warriors and eyes of the world on them and on Liverpool. They both want to be active and expect to defend their titles before the year is out.”
On his decision to stick with Cage Warriors, Paddy Pimblett said, “I’m excited to open my next chapter with Cage Warriors, I know they’ve got my best interests at heart and my new contract proves that. I can’t wait to bring MMA back to the Echo Arena ….it’s the baddy’s time.”
Chris Fishgold added, “I’m absolutely made up, ready to shine on the best show in Europe and show why I’m the best lightweight in the world.”
