Video: Brad Wheeler Cage Warriors 69 Post Fight Interview

Video: Brad Wheeler Cage Warriors 69 Post Fight Interview 

Kingdom MMA talks to Brad Wheeler following a sweet 2nd round submission victory over Jason Cooledge at Cage Warriors 69 Super Saturday.

Interview: Jason Cooledge Ahead of Cage Warriors 69

Interview: Jason Cooledge Ahead of Cage Warriors 69
by Chris Houten - @mrhouts

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On Saturday night Jason Cooledge will step in to Cage Warriors octagon to take on Brad Wheeler in a bout that has fight of the night written all over it.

A product of BKK fighter Cooledge is perhaps one the most underrated lightweights in the country having only lost to top contenders such as Brendan Loughnane, Saul Rodgers, and Jason Ball. We caught up with Cooledge ahead of Cage Warriors 69 to discuss his bout with Brad Wheeler.

Houten:You have been selected to fight on the absolutely stacked Cage Warriors Super Saturday card, how excited are you to be added to this card, and would you say this is one of, if not the biggest domestic card the UK has ever seen?
Cooledge: I'm super excited about this fight, this fight card this is with out a doubt the biggest card the UK has ever seen.

With just 2 weeks out until the fight how is your weight looking, and how has your camp been for this fight?
Everything is perfect. Weight is good, fitness is never better, and I'm in the best shape of my life mentally, physically, and technically.

You have several team mates fighting on this card, does that make staying motivated in training easier?
Motivation is never a problem.  I love it, so I always train my hardest what ever happens, but to have the whole gym peeking at the same time is awesome.

With Mason and Allen on the card who will be in your corner for this fight?
My corner, will be as always - Sean Carter, hood friend and main training partner and my BJJ coach Lee Catling who is the man at everything so I'm more then happy.

You’re fighting Brad Wheeler on the Super Saturday card, what do you think of Brad? What do you think he brings to this fight?
He is a nice bloke. I've spoke to him before, and I have nothing bad to say. He comes out fast and likes to fight so I'm really excited about this.

You were original scheduled to fight Wheeler last year, how disappointed were you to originally have to pull out of the fight, and in the back of your mind did you always know you your paths would cross at some point?
I'm really happy for this fight to happen. I knew this always would happen at some point, why wouldn't it? It's a potential Fight Of The Night on any card.

Looking back to when you were originally scheduled to fight Wheeler, how much more would you say you have improved over the last year?
I'm sure we have both improved everywhere so it will be the same [as when we were first meant to fight].

Where would you say you have the advantage over Brad in this fight?

You have lost  3 times by submission in your career. With Brad taking 8 of his 11 wins by submission is your ground game something you have focused on in this fight?
I've lost 3 fights by submission and won 6 of my 10 fights by sub so I'm not worried at all. In fact I think this is where I have the biggest advantage.
Watching Brads fights he is happy to come forward to stand and trade. Would you say a fighter like that brings out the best in you?
yeah,  him coming forward is perfect for me and really allows me to implement my game plan.

You’re 0-2 under the Cage Warriors banner, do you feel any extra pressure to win this bout than you would do normally knowing that with another loss Cage Warriors might not offer you another fight?
The only pressure is what I put on myself. I just want to show everyone at Cage Warriors what I can do as I have not shown my true potential...yet.

Finally how do you see yourself winning the fight with Brad on Saturday?
Everywhere! 

cage warriors 64 Fight Card Update

More Fight Announcements for Cage Warriors 64 



Photo: Dolly Clew | Cage Warriors

 The addition of the meeting of Matt Inman (pictured) and Gregor Weibel is one of several updates to the bill for Cage Warriors 64, which takes place at The Forum in Kentish Town, London, on Saturday, February 15.

The exciting welterweight contest is one of four bouts that officials have today announced for the card for CWFC’s opening event of 2014, while injuries have also led to two enforced changes.

After his scheduled CWFC 61 main-event clash against Bruno Carvalho last month in Amman fell through due to an injury to his opponent, Inman (12-5) is eager to return to action as he chases his fourth consecutive victory.

Currently ranked ninth in the UK, the 27-year-old SBG Manchester product has taken all 12 of his professional victories inside the distance, with six submissions and six (T)KOs on his record.

“I’m planning to start 2014 with another win over a good opponent, so I can’t wait to get back in the CWFC cage, especially in a fantastic venue like The Forum,” said Inman.

Weibel (8-1) will face Inman for his CWFC debut on the back of a 3-0 streak in 2013, with all three victories coming inside the very first round.

The 27-year-old Swiss prospect, who has taken all of his wins by submission, said: “I’m really excited about the opportunity to fight for the biggest promotion in Europe. It has been a dream for me and I’m looking forward to testing myself.”

Also added to CWFC 64 is a women’s strawweight bout between Kirsty Davis and Veera Nykanen, a lightweight clash between David Howell and Brad Wheeler, as well as the meeting of Andy Kerr and Charlie Watts, which will be contested at welterweight.

Meanwhile, an injury has forced Dave Lee out of his CWFC 64 bout against Nad Narimani, so highly-rated Swiss featherweight Benjamin Brander steps in to fill the vacancy.

Scott Pooley has also picked up an injury so Spencer Hewitt will now take on Cameron Else instead at a catchweight of 130lbs.

Tickets for Cage Warriors 64, priced from just £25 (plus booking fee), are available to purchase HERE.

CAGE WARRIORS 64
James Pennington vs. Cory Tait
Boubacar Balde vs. Jake Bostwick
Danny Roberts vs. TBA
Laura Howarth vs. Amanda Kelly
Benjamin Brander vs. Nad Narimani
Matt Inman vs. Gregor Weibel
David Howell vs. Brad Wheeler
Cameron Else vs. Spencer Hewitt
Kirsty Davis vs. Veera Nykanen
Andy Kerr vs. Charlie Watts
Daniel Crawford vs. Huseyin Garabet

Del Guerra vs Omoyele plus four other bouts agreed for Cage Warriors 56

New Cage Warriors recruit Bola Omoyele's next opponent named

It has today been confirmed who Bola Omoyele will fight in his first Cage Warriors fight since signing an exclusive contract. The welterweight will face of against Vincent del Guerra in one of five bouts that officials have today confirmed for Cage Warriors 56. Cage Warriors 56 will take place on Saturday, July 6th at The Forum in Kentish Town, London, England.

Omoyele (6-1), who was a member of Team UK on The Smashes series of The Ultimate Fighter last year, recently signed an exclusive contract with Cage Warriors Fighting Championship. We caught up with Bola last week to discuss his new contract with Cage Warriors, that interview can be read here.

Omoyele has stopped his opponents in all six of his wins with 5 TKOs and one submission, five of which have come in the first round.

Omoyele told Cage Warriors: “Thanks to God for giving me the strength and health for this fight, and to Cage Warriors and my management for bringing me on board.
“I’m excited like a child to be finally getting into the cage again and showcasing my skill-set. Vincent is going to have his work cut out for him.”

Hailing from Marseille in France, del Guerra (20-8), will be fighting for the 29th time in his professional career, despite having only turned 23 in February.

The versatile del Guerra has 17 stoppage wins on his record - nine by submission, eight by (T)KO - and has vowed to make a real impression when he makes his Cage Warriors debut on July 6.
“This is a very big opportunity for me,” said del Guerra to Cage Warriors. “I will put on a great fight with my opponent and show everyone that I’m one of the most dangerous welterweights in Europe.”

Also featuring on the main card will be a middleweight clash between Brett Bassett and Denniston Sutherland, as well as a host of other exciting fights that will be announced in due course.

Meanwhile, following a recent injury lay-off , Brett Bassett (8-3) will return to action for the first time since his spectacular KO of Mike Ling last September to take on experienced CWFC veteran middleweight Denniston Sutherland (19-9).

On the prelims, Fabio Ferrari (5-2) and Brett Sizeland (6-2) will also meet in a middleweight bout, lightweights Brad Wheeler (9-9) and Jason Cooledge (8-4) will clash, while unbeaten featherweight prospects Chad Griffiths (4-0) and Arnold Allen (3-0) will be in opposite corners for their Cage Warriors debuts.