The 13-fight blockbuster card will be hosted at the renowned PalaPellicone in Rome, a venue with a rich history of combat sports events. For fans tuning in around the globe, the entire event will be broadcast live and exclusively on UFC Fight Pass. The afternoon of fights is scheduled to kick off with a competitive preliminary card starting at 12:30 p.m. ET, which will then seamlessly transition into the six-fight main card beginning at 3:30 p.m. ET.
For Bellandi, this upcoming bout represents a crucial crossroads in his professional career. The Italian standout will step back into the Cage Warriors cage for the first time since relinquishing the middleweight championship at CW 200. Losing a title is always a difficult pill to swallow, but for a competitor of Bellandi’s caliber, it serves as fuel for a relentless comeback. He now embarks on a determined pursuit to climb back to the top of the division and secure another championship opportunity.
However, the path to redemption will be far from easy. Bellandi’s opponent, Aldo Pereira, is a seasoned Cage Warriors veteran who has already demonstrated a ruthless ability to silence partisan crowds by defeating hometown fighters on enemy territory. Pereira previously stepped into a high-pressure situation on short notice, taking a fight against Francesco Mazzeo and securing a statement victory. Now, Pereira aims to replicate that success against another fierce Italian competitor, while Bellandi seeks to reestablish himself as one of the premier middleweights on the roster and defend his home turf.
The co-main event of the evening also puts the spotlight squarely on the future of Italian mixed martial arts. Rising featherweight prospect Giuseppe Mastrogiacomo is set to face Alexis Tsarmantidis in what promises to be an explosive matchup. Mastrogiacomo has rapidly emerged as one of the most promising and dynamic talents on the Cage Warriors roster, consistently turning heads with his well-rounded skill set and finishing instincts. Yet, in Tsarmantidis, he faces the most significant and dangerous test of his professional career to date, making this co-main event a must-watch encounter for anyone tracking Europe’s elite prospects.
Beyond the marquee bouts at the top of the bill, the remainder of the main card showcases a compelling blend of homegrown Italian talent and formidable international opposition. The welterweight division will see Danilo Belluardo lock horns with Andrea Kabali in a fight guaranteed to test the durability and technical prowess of both men. Meanwhile, the lightweight division plays host to a thrilling clash between Dylan Logan and Simone Patrizi, two fighters known for pushing a high pace and looking for finishes from the opening bell.
The action continues down the main card with a bantamweight contest featuring Tommy Brunning squaring off against Enrico Di Gangi. This stylistic matchup offers both athletes a golden opportunity to make a statement in a crowded and competitive weight class. Opening up the main card action is a fascinating pairing that bridges the amateur and professional ranks, as amateur standout Federico Rotoni makes his eagerly anticipated professional debut against the experienced Andrei Gabura.
Like many major fight cards, CW 211 has had to navigate the unpredictable nature of combat sports. The lineup underwent several late changes following unavoidable cancellations and injuries during the fight camp preparations. Notably, Khadim Dia and Francesco Mazzeo have been forced off the card and will no longer compete at the event, requiring the promotion to shuffle certain matchups to preserve the depth and excitement of the evening.
Despite these adjustments, the seven-fight preliminary card remains a deeply competitive showcase featuring some of the hardest-working athletes in the sport. The preliminary lineup opens with a featherweight bout between Simone Ali and Alessandro Ortolani, followed by a lightweight collision featuring Christian Tosco and Salvatore Bellotta. In the bantamweight division, Angelo Coppola is set to share the cage with Jonathan Rivera, while Elez Guri meets Gabriele Lionetti in an intriguing flyweight battle.
The preliminary action is rounded out by three additional matchups that highlight the grassroots depth of the sport: Valentino Greco battles Niko Ceraglia, Jurgen Koci tests his skills against Ruben Vinci, and Diego Giangirolami faces Kevin Caperna to complete the afternoon’s preliminary lineup.
From Bellandi’s high-stakes quest to launch another championship run to Mastrogiacomo’s opportunity to take a massive step forward in his career, CW 211 gives Italy’s rapidly developing mixed martial arts scene another major showcase in the Eternal City, reinforcing the country’s growing importance on the global MMA map.
CW 211 Rome Fight Card
Main Card — 3:30 p.m. ET
Dario Bellandi vs. Aldo Pereira
Giuseppe Mastrogiacomo vs. Alexis Tsarmantidis
Danilo Belluardo vs. Andrea Kabali
Dylan Logan vs. Simone Patrizi
Tommy Brunning vs. Enrico Di Gangi
Andrei Gabura vs. Federico Rotoni
Preliminary Card — 12:30 p.m. ET
Simone Ali vs. Alessandro Ortolani
Christian Tosco vs. Salvatore Bellotta
Angelo Coppola vs. Jonathan Rivera
Elez Guri vs. Gabriele Lionetti
Valentino Greco vs. Niko Ceraglia
Jurgen Koci vs. Ruben Vinci
Diego Giangirolami vs. Kevin Caperna
