Paddy McCorry makes the first defense of his Cage Warriors middleweight title against Gustavo Sousa on Saturday, September 26, from Dublin. The main card starts at 8:00pm UK time, around 3:00pm ET, and streams on UFC Fight Pass.
McCorry defends in the same venue where he won the title, on what the promotion is calling the card following its historic 200th event. Sousa is the challenger looking to take the belt out of Dublin.
What’s At Stake
- The homecoming defense: McCorry gets to defend in front of the crowd that saw him win gold, adding extra weight to his first title defense.
- The challenger’s opportunity: Sousa is fighting for a first Cage Warriors title, a career-making chance on the road.
Full Fight Card
| Bout | Stakes / Weight |
|---|---|
| Paddy McCorry (c) vs. Gustavo Sousa | Cage Warriors Middleweight Title |
| João Pedro Saldanha vs. Max Lally | Featherweight |
| Anderson Soares vs. Ger Harris | Catchweight, 132 lbs |
| Dumitru Girlean vs. Conor McCarthy | Lightweight |
| Jhonatan Cordeiro vs. Keith Keogh | Catchweight, 150 lbs |
| Kenny Mokhonoana vs. Solomon Simon | Lightweight |
| Tom Creasey vs. Gary Rooney | Flyweight |
| Oliver Tero vs. Lewis Byrne | Featherweight |
| Billy Sutherland vs. Ronan Deegan | Flyweight |
| Louis Bricusse vs. Senan Coakley | Welterweight |
| Miguel Haro vs. Damien McKenna | Featherweight |
| Jordan Walters vs. Corey McLaughlin | Featherweight |
| Cristiano Oliveira vs. Alex Keogh | Catchweight, 150 lbs |
How To Watch
- Date/Time: Saturday, September 26, 2026, main card 8:00pm UK / 3:00pm ET, prelims 5:30pm UK / 12:30pm ET
- Venue: Dublin, Ireland
- Streaming: UFC Fight Pass
MMA News will publish a living results post once the card is underway. See the full weekend MMA schedule for everything else MMA News is covering.
