Antonio Sheldon signs exclusive fight contract with CageWarriors

Date published: 21 January 2022


Antonio Sheldon has signed a five-fight deal over the next 18 months with Europe's number one professional MMA promotion.

Antonio is joining CageWarriors on a three-fight win streak with his latest victory being a first-round total knockout win against international opponent Aratz Garmendia in December.

CageWarriors is seen as the best pathway to the UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) and Antonio is aiming to win the CageWarriors World Title en route to a UFC contract.

Antonio trains out of SBG Rochdale and also coaches Brazilian Jiu Jitsu at the gym on Queensway. His fights will be aired on UFC Fightpass as well as BT Sports.

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