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Cage Warriors is home to some of the UK and Ireland’s best MMA talent, and it's produced many stars of the sport over the years, including the Notorious Conor McGregor. You can bet on the MMA action inside the cage right here at Stake Sportsbook.

What is Cage Warriors?

Cage Warriors is an Irish-owned mixed martial arts promotion which is based in London, England. Like the UFC and other MMA promotions, it hosts events featuring top-level fighters who compete in different weight categories. The best fighters in each division go head-to-head, with the winners increasing their rankings and getting to fight for the title.

History of the Cage Warriors

Cage Warriors first began in 2001, making it Europe’s longest-running mixed martial arts promotion. Inspired by the rise of the UFC, MMA enthusiast Dougie Truman founded Cage Warriors, and its first event was held at York Hall on 27 July 2002.

The promotion remained relatively under the radar until it was acquired by businessman Graham Boylan in 2010. Thanks to the work of Boylan and matchmaker Ian Dean, the promotion quickly grew, expanding its presence across Europe as it held its first international events.

Although Cage Warriors closed in 2015 following the resignation of Boylan in 2014, it would not be for long. Boyland returned to the promotion in 2016 as Cage Warriors signed broadcast deals with BT Sport and UFC Fight Pass.

This year, Cage Warriors will hold its 200th event, and it continues to be the biggest presence in British and Irish MMA. Aside from McGregor, the promotion has also helped develop major talents such as former middleweight champion Michael Bisping and lightweight contender Paddy Pimblett.

Format & Schedule of Cage Warriors

Today, Cage Warriors holds multiple shows each year, often travelling to other countries across Europe, North America and the Middle East. Much like other promotions, it holds MMA fights using the unified ruleset.

Standard fights use three, five-minute rounds, while title fights are five rounds. Fighters can win by knocking out their opponent or preventing them from being able to fight due to injury or submission. Referees can also step in to stop the action and protect a fighter, leading to a TKO finish. If the fight goes the full distance, it’s decided by the judges’ scorecards, which score each round using the 10-point must system. Rounds are judged on damage, effective striking, control time and aggression.

2026 Cage Warriors Fights

In 2026, the following events are scheduled for Cage Warriors:

• 21 February - Cage Warriors 200: Dublin

• 13 March - Cage Warriors 201: Unplugged

• 14 March - Cage Warriors 202: Manchester

• 20 March - Cage Warriors 203: London

• 11 April - Cage Warriors 204: Rome

• 25 April - Cage Warriors 205: Glasgow

How to Bet on Cage Warriors & MMA Bet Types

Betting on Cage Warriors events is just like any MMA betting. You can find out more about how to place bets in our MMA betting guide or our complete sports betting guide, but the steps below will help you get started quickly:

1. Log in to your Stake account using your secure passkey and confirm you have the funds available to bet with.

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4. Search for Cage Warriors or a fighter name, or look up MMA>Cage Warriors to find the upcoming fights.

5. Look at which betting markets are available and check the latest odds.

6. Choose from the betting options to add to your bet slip, then enter your stake.

7. Check the potential payout, then confirm your bet to place.

There are lots of different MMA betting markets available. Below are some of the most popular Cage Warriors betting options:

• Winner – This is similar to the moneyline bet, just select the fighter who you think will win their match.

• Live bets – Bet on the fights as they’re happening, with live odds that update in real time.

• Pre-live bets – Bet on each fight before the fighters step into the cage.

• Parlay and multibets – Increase the odds by combining multiple single fight bets into one. For example, you can bet on every fight on the card.

Live Stream MMA & Live Betting

You’ll find pre-live and live betting markets on all Cage Warriors events here at Stake. To see the latest live odds, just log in to your account while the fight is happening. Use the live stats to make your betting picks and get value from the fight lines as they move. If you want to watch live MMA, you can enjoy our free live streams of UFC and PFL events.

Cage Warriors Betting Odds & Payouts

Before you place your first Cage Warriors bets, you should understand how odds work and how to calculate your payouts. Remember that although higher odds mean a higher potential payout, they also suggest that the outcome is less likely to occur. This creates greater risk, and it’s important to manage this risk each time you bet. You should also compare odds before placing your bets to ensure you’re getting the best value. To make things easier for you to understand the odds and calculate payouts, you can switch the odds format between decimal, fractional and American.

Cage Warriors & MMA Betting Tips, Predictions & Strategies

1. Styles make fights – An important concept to remember whenever you bet on MMA is that some styles match up better against certain styles than others. For example, a pure wrestler might struggle to strike effectively but will beat anyone who struggles to defend takedowns. Be mindful of each fighter’s style and how it could affect the matchup.

2. Research your betting decisions – Aside from looking at the styles of the fighters, you should also be studying all the available data and statistics on each fighter. Look at their current record, recent fights and the quality of their opponents. You can also watch some Cage Warriors fights online to see how they’ve performed.

3. Manage your bankroll – Although there are a lot of fights to bet on at every Cage Warriors event, it’s important not to get carried away. Parlays can be fun, but you should be careful to manage your risk when looking for betting opportunities. In addition, be mindful of your bankroll and use a betting system if it helps.

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