List of Cage Rage champions
Below is a list of Cage Rage champions at each weight class.
World Championship
Heavyweight Championship
- Weight limit: Unlimited
Name: | Date: | Location: | Defenses: |
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Title known as Cage Rage Heavyweight Championship | |||
Mark Epstein (def. Lance King) |
15 February 2004 (Cage Rage 5) | Caesar's Nightclub, Streatham, England | |
Ian Freeman (def. Ryan Robinson) |
27 September 2004 (Cage Rage 9) | Wembley Conference Centre, London, England | |
On 27 September 2004, Ian Freeman immediately vacates title and signals intention to drop to light heavyweight. | |||
Title now known as Cage Rage World Heavyweight Championship | |||
Antônio Silva (def. Rafael Carino) |
2 July 2005 (Cage Rage 12) | Wembley Conference Centre, London, England |
Light Heavyweight Championship
- Weight limit: 210 lb (95.3 kg)
Name: | Date: | Location: | Defenses: |
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Title known as Cage Rage Light Heavyweight Championship | |||
Mark Epstein (def. Glen Appleby) |
23 May 2004 (Cage Rage 6) | Caesar's Nightclub, Streatham, England | |
Michael Bisping | 10 July 2004 (Cage Rage 7) | Wembley Conference Centre, London, England |
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In September 2005, Michael Bisping is stripped of the title due to a dispute between Cage Rage and Bisping's management. | |||
Title now known as Cage Rage World Light Heavyweight Championship | |||
Melvin Manhoef ( def. Fabio Piamonte) |
10 September 2005 (Cage Rage 13) | Wembley Conference Centre, London, England |
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Title vacated when Manhoef signs for K-1. | |||
James Zikic (def. Evangelista Santos) |
21 April 2007 (Cage Rage 21) | Wembley Arena, London, England | |
Vitor Belfort (def. James Zikic) |
22 September 2007 (Cage Rage 23) | Wembley Arena, London, England |
Middleweight Championship
- Weight limit: 185 lb (83.9 kg)
Name: | Date: | Location: | Defenses: |
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Title known as Cage Rage Middleweight Championship | |||
Paul Jenkins (def. Gaz Roriston) |
8 June 2003 (Cage Rage 3) | Caesar's Nightclub, Streatham, England |
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In July 2004, Paul Jenkins drops to welterweight, defeats Ronaldo Campos for the welterweight title and vacates middleweight title. | |||
Title now known as Cage Rage World Middleweight Title | |||
Anderson Silva (def. Lee Murray) |
11 September 2004 (Cage Rage 8) | Wembley Conference Centre, London, England |
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Welterweight Championship
- Weight limit: 170 lb (77.1 kg)
Name: | Date: | Location: | Defenses: |
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Chris Lytle (def. Ross Mason) |
4 February 2006 (Cage Rage 15) | Wembley Conference Centre, London, UK | |
Title vacated due to Chris Lytle's contract with the UFC and Cage Rage's desire to reactivate title. | |||
Paul Daley (def. Mark Weir) |
22 September 2007 (Cage Rage 23) | Wembley Arena, London, England |
Lightweight Championship
- Weight limit: 155 lb (70.3 kg)
Name: | Date: | Location: | Defenses: |
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Title known as Cage Rage Lightweight Championship | |||
Gerald Strebendt (def. Jean Silva) |
22 February 2003 (Cage Rage 2) | York Hall, London, England | |
Jean Silva (def. Gerald Strebendt) |
23 May 2004 (Cage Rage 6) | Caesar's Nightclub, Streatham, England |
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Title now known as Cage Rage World Lightweight Championship | |||
Vítor Ribeiro (def. Jean Silva) |
10 September 2005 (Cage Rage 13) | Wembley Conference Centre, London, England |
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Featherweight Championship
- Weight limit: 140 lb (63.5 kg)
Name: | Date: | Location: | Defenses: |
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Masakazu Imanari (def. Robbie Olivier) |
10 February 2007 (Cage Rage 20) | Wembley Arena, London, England |
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British Championship (Symbolic title)
Heavyweight Championship
- Weight limit: Unlimited
Name: | Date: | Location: | Defenses: |
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Tengiz Tedoradze (def. Robert Berry) |
22 April 2006 (Cage Rage 15) | Wembley Conference Centre, London, England |
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Rob Broughton (def. James Thompson) |
1 July 2006 (Cage Rage 17) | Wembley Arena, London, England |
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Tengiz Tedoradze (def. Rob Broughton) |
10 February 2007 (Cage Rage 20) | Wembley Arena, London, England |
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Mostapha al-Turk (def. James McSweeney |
12 July 2008 (Cage Rage 27) | Wembley Arena, London, England |
Light Heavyweight Championship
- Weight limit: 210 lb (95.3 kg)
Name: | Date: | Location: | Defenses: |
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Michael Bisping (def. Mark Epstein) |
10 July2004 (Cage Rage 9) | Wembley Conference Centre, London, England | |
Mark Epstein (def. Ryan Robinson) |
22 April 2006 (Cage Rage 16) | Wembley Conference Centre, London, England | |
Ian Freeman (def. Mark Epstein) |
30 September 2006 (Cage Rage 18) | Wembley Arena, London, England | |
Title vacated when Freeman retires. | |||
Paul Cahoon (def. Mark Epstein) |
14 July 2007 (Cage Rage 22) | Wembley Arena, London, England | |
Ian Freeman (def. Paul Cahoon) |
10 May 2008 (Cage Rage 26) | NEC Arena, Birmingham, England |
Middleweight Championship
- Weight limit: 185 lb (83.9 kg)
Name: | Date: | Location: | Defenses: |
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Mark Weir (def. Sol Gilbert) |
2 July 2005 (Cage Rage 12) | Wembley Conference Centre, London, England | |
Zelg Galesic (def. Mark Weir) |
9 December 2006 (Cage Rage 19) | Earls Court Exhibition Centre, London, England | |
On 30 August 2007, title vacated when Galesic signs for HERO'S. | |||
Matt Ewin (def. Alex Reid) |
22 September 2007 (Cage Rage 23) | Wembley Arena, London, England |
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Welterweight Championship
- Weight limit: 170 lb (77.1 kg)
Name: | Date: | Location: | Defenses: |
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Title known as Cage Rage Welterweight Championship | |||
Andy Cooper (def. Shane Torvell) |
22 February 2003 (Cage Rage 2) | York Hall, London, England | |
Ronaldo Campos (def. Andy Cooper) |
8 June 2003 (Cage Rage 3) |
Caesar's Nightclub, Streatham, England |
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Paul Jenkins (def. Ronaldo Campos) |
10 July 2004 (Cage Rage 7) |
Wembley Conference Centre, London, England |
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Title now known as Cage Rage British Welterweight Championship | |||
On 13 June 2006, Paul Jenkins vacates title, citing a hand injury that prevented him from defending his title. | |||
Paul Daley (def. Ross Mason) |
1 July 2006 (Cage Rage 17) |
Wembley Arena, London, England |
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Title vacated due to Paul Daley being both British champion and World champion. | |||
Che Mills (def. Marius Zaromskis) |
10 May 2008 (Cage Rage 26) |
NEC Arena, Birmingham, England |
Lightweight Championship
- Weight limit: 155 lb (70.3 kg)
Name: | Date: | Location: | Defenses: |
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Abdul Mohamed (def. Alexandre Izidro) |
10 September 2005 (Cage Rage 13) | Wembley Conference Centre, London, England |
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Featherweight Championship
- Weight limit: 140 lb (63.5 kg)
Name: | Date: | Location: | Defenses: |
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Title known as Cage Rage Featherweight Title | |||
Pete Tiarks (def. Ricky Moore) |
12 October 2003 (Cage Rage 4) | Wembley Conference Centre, London, England |
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October 2004, Pete Tiarks leaves MMA. | |||
Title now known as Cage Rage British Featherweight Title | |||
Brad Pickett (def. Ozzy Haluk) |
10 September 2005 (Cage Rage 13) | Wembley Conference Centre, London, England |
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Robbie Olivier (def. Brad Pickett) |
30 September 2006 (Cage Rage 18) | Wembley Arena, London, England |
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