Cage Fury FC is back in action at the Parx Casino in Philadelphia, PA on Friday, September 1, 2023 with CFFC 123 — topped by a featherweight title fight.
A proving ground if you will for up-and-coming talent, CFFC had helped produce stars like Anthony Smith, Dan Miller, Jim Miller, Pat Sabatini, and Aljamain Sterling over the years. Friday’s card featured champ Jose Perez looking to defend his 145lb title against Chris Vasil, and perhaps earn himself a shot at the big leagues himself.
And hey, currently suspended by All Elite Wrestling (again), there was even a chance that CM Punk might be back on commentary, in the analyst roll he has served in when not performing in the ring.
Also on the card, Kelvin Sterling, brother of former UFC bantamweight champ Aljamain Sterling, returned to action.
CFFC 123: Perez vs. Vasil takes place Friday, September 1, 2023 at the Parx Casino in Philadelphia, PA, airing live on UFC Fight Pass. The preliminary card kicks off at 7PM ET, with the main card getting underway at 9PM. Full results can be found below.
CFFC 123: Perez vs. Vasil Results
Main Card
Jose Perez (c) def. Chris Vasil by unanimous decision (39-37, 39-37, 39-37) – for the CFFC featherweight championship
Israel Gaivan def. Max Quinones by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Robert Varricchio def. Brandon Evans by KO, Round 1, Round 1, 4:22
Bilal Hasan def. Orlando Orteta by TKO (strikes), Round 1, 4:15
Kelvin Sterling vs. Hunter Starner — Sterling withdrew from fight per broadcast
Troy Sterling vs. Todd Box
Preliminary Card
Taylor Samarco def. Faith Nichols by unanimous decision — for the CFFC NEXTGEN strawweight title (amateur)
Nick Gebhard def. Eric Gonzalez by submission (rear-naked choke), Round 2, 2:49 — for the CFFC NEXTGEN flyweight title (amateur)
Cameron Scalio def. Sean Murphy by TKO (punches), Round 3, 1:24 — amateur bout
Parker Kropman vs. Brandon Slade — amateur bout
