Aaron Wilkinson and Cage Warriors Part Ways

Aaron Wilkinson and Cage Warriors Part Ways
by Chris Houten - @mrhouts

Photo: Dolly Clew | Cage Warriors

Cage warriors have today confirmed that they have parted ways with former TUF vet, Aaron Wilkinson. 

In 2012, Wilkinson (11-6) signed an exclusive deal with Cage Warriors and went on to make a successful debut for the promotion at Cage Warriors 48 in July 2012 when he submitted Leigh Cohoon in the first round. following his debut, Wilkinson has gone 1-1 dropping a decision loss to Alan Johnston last December, only to rebound with a TKO victory over heavily favourite, Bola Omoyele this past Saturday. 

Speaking of the release, Cage Warriors CEO Graham Boylan explained that although there is still 3 months left on his contract, Cage Warriors do not have any plans to offer the 26 year old, Manchester native another fight during this period: 

“Aaron is contractually committed to Cage Warriors until January 2014, but we don’t have any plans for him to compete between now and then,” said Boylan. 

“We’ve got four more big shows scheduled between now and the end of the year but all cards are already stacked, so unfortunately there’s no room for Aaron to fight once more before his contract expires.” 

 “I wish Aaron the very best with his career, which I’m sure will be a success on the back of a big win last weekend.” 

Wilkinson leaves to promotion with a record of 2-1 under cage warriors, and 11 - 6 overall.

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Omoyele v Wilkinson Set for Cage Warriors 60

Omoyele v Wilkinson Set for Cage Warriors 60
by Chris Houten - @mrhouts

Photo: Dolly Clew | Cage Warriors

A Welterweight match up between 2 former Ultimate Fighter contestants has been added to Cage Warriors 60.

Bola Omoyele, of TUF Smashes fame will take on Aaron Wilkinson who featured on season 12 of The Ultimate fighter atThe Forum in Kentish Town, London, on Saturday, 5 October, 2013.

Omoyele (7-1, 1-0 CW) who made his Cage Warriors debut at Cage Warriors 56, the first of a five fight deal which he signed with Cage Warriors upon leaving the TUF Smashes house, has finished his last 6 opponents in the first round, including his most recent victory over Vincent del Guerra.

Speaking on the bout, Omoyele said:

“I’m looking forward to being back in the cage again to show what I can do. This is a tough fight but that’s how I like my fights to be. I’ll be ready for it.”

His opponent, Wilkinson (10-6, 1-1 CW) who hasseven of his 10 wins by submission returns to action for the first time since last December when he dropped a unanimous decision loss to Alan Johnston at Cage Warriors 50, which snapped a three-fight win-streak.

 “Bola’s a great fighter and this is a good fight; one that has definite Fight of the Night potential." 26 year old said. "But I firmly believe I can put in a strong performance and get the win.”

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