Cage Warriors 144: Prelims Site

: The prelim opener was a hard-fought welterweight battle that went the full three rounds. Sabatino utilized effective striking and grappling control to earn a unanimous decision victory with scores of 29-28 from all three judges.

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The preliminary success fueled an "incredible clean sweep" where Italian fighters won every single bout on the entire 8-fight card. This momentum led directly into the main card, where eventually captured the bantamweight title in the main event.

Cage Warriors 144, held on , at the Fiera Roma in Rome, Italy , marked a historic first for the promotion on Italian soil. The preliminary card set an electric tone for the night, featuring a perfect sweep by Italian fighters who thrived in front of their home crowd. Cage Warriors 144: Preliminary Card Results : The prelim opener was a hard-fought welterweight

The prelims showcased high-level grappling and tactical striking, culminating in three decisive victories for the home favorites. Weight Class Round/Time vs. Bogdan Barbu Bantamweight Zaccaria def. Barbu Submission (Heel Hook) Dario Bellandi vs. Joan Arastey Middleweight Bellandi def. Arastey Submission (Triangle Choke) Emanuele Sabatino vs. Karol Michalak Welterweight Sabatino def. Michalak Decision (Unanimous) Performance Highlights

: Middleweight prospect Dario Bellandi controlled the pace of his matchup, eventually finding an opening in the second round. He secured a tight triangle choke early in the frame (0:53) to keep the Italian winning streak alive. See the technical submissions and hometown performances that

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