The upcoming Cage Warriors Bantamweight Title fight features Reece McEwan against Liam Gittins, promising an exciting clash in the cage.
Liam Gittins
- Height: 5’7″ (170.18 cm)
- Weight: 135 lbs (61.23 kg)
- Association: Next Generation UK
- Class: Bantamweight
- Record: 11 wins, 4 losses
- Wins Breakdown:
- 7 by KO/TKO (64%)
- 2 by Submission (18%)
- 2 by Decision (18%)
- Loss Breakdown:
- 2 by KO/TKO (50%)
- 2 by Decision (50%)
- Wins Breakdown:
Liam Gittins, known for his striking and relentless pressure, has secured most of his wins through KO/TKO. His recent victories include Janne Elonen-Kulmala (TKO, punches) at CW 157, Rory Evans (TKO, knees and elbows) at CW 152, and Faisal Malik (TKO, punches) at CW 146. However, he has also experienced losses, such as against Kingsley Crawford and Gerardo Fanny, both in decisions.
Reece McEwan
- Age: 28 (as of January 29, 1995)
- Height: 5’7″ (170.18 cm)
- Weight: 135 lbs (61.23 kg)
- Association: The Griphouse
- Class: Bantamweight
- Record: 7 wins, 1 loss
- Wins Breakdown:
- 2 by KO/TKO (29%)
- 4 by Submission (57%)
- 1 by Decision (14%)
- Loss Breakdown:
- 1 by Submission (100%)
- Wins Breakdown:
Reece McEwan has shown a versatile fighting style, with the majority of his wins coming from submissions. His recent fights include victories over Leonardo de Oliveira Barbosa (TKO, punches and elbows) at CW 156, Teodoro Scolieri (Submission, guillotine choke) at CW 146, and Kingsley Crawford (Decision, unanimous) at CW 141. His only loss was to Luke Westwood by submission (armbar).
Fight Analysis
The upcoming Cage Warriors Bantamweight Title fight between Reece McEwan and Liam Gittins is a classic grappler versus striker matchup. McEwan, with his grappling and submission expertise, will likely aim to bring the fight to the ground where he can use his superior submission skills. His strategy might involve using takedowns and controlling the ground game to seek submission opportunities or to score points through ground control.
On the other hand, Gittins, known for his striking prowess and weaponised cardio, will try to keep the fight standing. He will aim to use his striking skills, particularly his ability to finish fights via KO/TKO, to keep McEwan at bay. Gittins might utilize his footwork, speed, and striking combinations to prevent McEwan from closing the distance for takedowns.
The key to victory for McEwan will be his ability to close the distance and effectively take Gittins down without getting caught in striking exchanges. For Gittins, maintaining distance, defending against takedowns, and exploiting openings for strikes will be crucial.
The fight could be a tactical battle, with each fighter trying to impose their game plan and strengths. McEwan’s success in securing takedowns and controlling on the ground versus Gittins’ ability to land significant strikes and defend against the ground game will likely determine the outcome. Both fighters have shown resilience and versatility in their recent fights, making this a highly anticipated title bout.
WHAT HAPPENED IN THE FIGHT
Result: Liam Gittins def. Reece McEwan via Unanimous Decision (49-46 x3)
