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Cage Fury Fighting Championships will return to Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City on Nov. 7 with two championship fights, including a contest between undefeated women for the first 118-pound title.
The Saturday evening event takes place at Sound Waves, where Mike O’Brien and Trig Tennant headline CFFC NextGen 5. Katie Ramos and Berea Clark compete in the co-main event, according to the promotion’s Oct. 7 announcement.
Tickets are on sale, starting at $79.25 through CFFC, with the listed service fee included. Doors open at 5 p.m., with preliminary fights beginning at 6 p.m.
Two championship bouts lead the 10-fight lineup
O’Brien and Tennant will compete for the vacant 147-pound championship in the main event. O’Brien represents Dante Rivera BJJ and enters with a 4-1 record, while Tennant fights out of The Foundry and brings a 7-1 record.
The women’s co-main event will crown NextGen’s inaugural 118-pound champion. Ramos represents Carnicella MMA with a 4-0 record, while Clark is 3-0 and trains with Daniel Gracie Team Michigan.
The NextGen series features amateur mixed martial artists, giving fans a chance to watch developing fighters early in their careers. Its bouts use weight classes designated by the New Jersey State Athletic Control Board.
CFFC’s wider promotion has previously featured UFC champions Aljamain Sterling and Merab Dvalishvili. NextGen focuses on athletes still building experience, with the November show serving as the series’ final event of 2026.
The November card continues Hard Rock’s history of hosting Cage Fury fight cards, bringing another MMA event to the Boardwalk.
Undercard includes unbeaten fighters and first-time competitors
Carnicella MMA’s Joe Lepore takes his 4-0 record into a matchup with Ahmed Carmino, who represents Berserkers MMA and enters at 5-2.
Liam O’Toole, representing Semper Fi and Marquez MMA, meets The MMA Institute’s Diego Espinoza. O’Toole is 4-1, while Espinoza brings a 3-0 record into their matchup.
The lineup also includes fighters making their amateur debuts. Isaac Pantano faces first-time competitor Kelvin Cruz, while Nika Bareladze and Shawn Young are scheduled to face each other in their amateur debuts.
Riser and floor seating are available for Nov. 7
CFFC’s ticket page lists general assigned riser seats at $75 plus a $4.25 service fee. Second- and third-row floor seats are listed at $225, while first-row floor tickets cost $295.
Fans can also purchase through Ticketmaster, which has a six-ticket limit for the event. Ticketmaster displays prices including fees but before taxes, so the checkout total for the selected seats is the figure to compare when choosing where to buy.
Doors open an hour before the first fight
Sound Waves is Hard Rock’s upstairs venue at 1000 Boardwalk. Fans purchasing directly through CFFC must pick up their tickets at the will-call table outside the venue doors beginning one hour before the show starts.
Buyers should bring identification and their order number or invoice for collection. CFFC does not ship tickets, and its purchase terms state that sales are final, with no cancellations or refunds.
The event is listed as open to all ages. However, Hard Rock’s admission policy requires a ticket for every attendee, including children, who must have appropriate adult supervision.
Guests should allow time for ticket pickup and security screening before the opening bout. Hard Rock prohibits backpacks, bags larger than 10 by 10 inches, and outside food or drinks.
Fans should check CFFC’s event listing before traveling, particularly if they are attending to see a specific fighter or championship matchup.
