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CFFC NextGen 3: Berardelli vs. Oltmanns headlines Atlantic City amateur title fightCFFC NextGen 3: Berardelli vs. Oltmanns headlines Atlantic City amateur doubleheader
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ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – After two unique events in 2025, Cage Fury Fighting Championships returns with its first The next generation card of the year 2026.
CFFC NextGen 3: Berardelli vs. the Oltmanns takes place Saturday, May 2 at the stunning Sound Waves at Demanding Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City, along Atlantic City’s historic boardwalk. The card will feature some of the top emerging amateur fighters in the country two championship fights at the top of the ranking.
The NextGen promotional series has quickly become known for showcasing elite prospects in an intimate setting that provides non-stop action and a tense atmosphere.

Main Event: Cade Berardelli vs. Max Oltmanns for the inaugural 182-pound title
In the main fight of the evening, rising Cade Berardelli (7-1) will face Max Oltmanns (4-2) for the championship title. inaugural CFFC 182-pound championships.
22-year-old Berardelli, representing Webb MMA & Fitness, has become one of the organization’s most invigorating juvenile athletes. Known as “Ace of spades”, comes into the fight with momentum and a reputation for striking aggressively.
The person standing in front of him will be menacing and threatening “Stretched” by Oltmannwho brings a versatile skill set and hopes to win a historic belt in what could prove to be a defining moment in his career.

Co-main event: Undefeated fighters fight for the interim 175-pound belt
The co-main event will be an intriguing fight between two undefeated fighters.
Giorgi Barliani (4-0) faced Jack McCaffrey (5-0). interim 175-pound championship.
With the reigning title holder James Lledo this fight, now sidelined, represents a huge opportunity for both rising fighters to become top contenders in the division.
CFFC CEO Rob Haydak excited about the return of the next generation
According to Rob Haydak, the promotion is expecting another unforgettable night of fights.
“Our first two NextGen events were absolutely amazing and truly some of the most fun fights we have ever hosted,” Haydak said.
“When we combine our commitment to creating the best events in sports with the incredible talent of emerging athletes and place it in a spectacular setting like Sound Waves, we get fast-paced, incredible action from start to finish in an evening of action that simply cannot be missed.”
Tickets for both previous NextGen events have sold out, and officials expect the same result for the Atlantic City show.
Additional fights confirmed for CFFC NextGen 3
Several invigorating amateur fights have already been announced, including:
- Devon Coates (8-2) vs. James “Florida Boy” Gavra (5-2)
- David Crow (3-1) vs. Mike O’Brien (3-1)
- Rafael Argenas (4-1) vs. Kson Newborn (2-0-1)
- Gavin McQuade (6-2) vs. T’Khi Wood-Smith (5-1)
- Cody Harrison (2-0) vs. Jerome Nelson (2-0)
- Molly McCormack (2-0) vs. Katelyn Ramos (2-0)
- Dilovar Balaev (4-2) vs. Mitch White (5-2)
The NextGen Series continues to focus on identifying and developing the next wave of MMA talent across the United States.
Unique CFFC support for amateur players
Unlike most amateur promotions, the CFFC provides players with extensive support. Competitors competing at Next Generation 3 get facilitate with costs of pre-fight treatment, travel, accommodation and other expenseswhile coaches are also reimbursed for classic running costs.
The initiative reflects the CFFC’s commitment to supporting the next generation of sport in its transition from amateur competition to the professional stage.
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