Premier FC returns this Saturday for their 27th show. The doors will be opening at 6pm and the first fight will start at 7pm. The card is 11 fights total including 4 title fights and 3 of the fights will be professional ones. The event will be taking place in Westfield Mass at the Roots Athletic Center which is a new venue for Premier FC. From online, the venue looks like an indoor sports venue so we will have to see how the layout will be in there. Let me break down the fight card for you all and this should be the final fight order but as well know things change last minute.
145 AM Omaree Alamo (UB Gym 0-0) vs. Adam Bonderenko (SSSF 0-0)
First fight of the night will be at 145 lbs between Omaree Alamo and Adam Bonderenko. Omaree trains with UB and will be making his amateur debut. His opponent is Adam Bonderenko and he trains with SSSF. He will also be making his amateur debut. Two new fighters looking to make a name for themselves in the Premier FC cage.
170 AM Nick Demo (Ravenous 0-0) vs. Alfonso Rodriguez (Black Hole MMA 0-0)
Then at 170 lbs Nick Demo will be facing off against Alfonso Rodriguez. Demo trains in Greenfield Mass with Team Ravenous and he is set to make his amateur debut. His opponent is Alfonso Rodriguez and he trains with Black Hole MMA. He will also be making his amateur debut. Again, two new fighters so we don't know what to expect but to me that makes it exciting.
145 AM Yorrick Anderson (Radical 0-0) vs. AJ Abate (Ultimate MMA 0-0)
At 145 lbs Yorrick Anderson will be taking on AJ Abate. Yorrick trains with Radical MMA and will be making his amateur debut. His opponent is AJ Abate and he trains with Ultimate MMA. He will also be making his amateur debut. We will have to see how this one pans but they are both from good schools.
170 AM Nuridiin Abrar (Boston BJJ 0-0) vs. Neil Petkus (Battlecrew 0-0)
Next up is at 170 lbs Nuridiin Abrar will be squaring off against Neil Petkus. Abrar trains with Boston BJJ and he will be making his amateur debut. His opponent is Neil Petkus and he trains with Battlecrew. He will also be making his amateur debut. Double amateur debut!
Next up is at 170 lbs Nuridiin Abrar will be squaring off against Neil Petkus. Abrar trains with Boston BJJ and he will be making his amateur debut. His opponent is Neil Petkus and he trains with Battlecrew. He will also be making his amateur debut. Double amateur debut!
125 AM Kyle Gemme (Ravenous 0-0) vs. Brandon Neiford (Team Link 0-0)
Then at 125 lbs Kyle Gemme will be taking on Brandon Neiford. Gemme train with Ravenous MMA and will be making his amateur debut. His opponent is Brandon Neiford and he trains with Team Link. He will also be making his amateur debut. Now onto the title fights!!
Then at 125 lbs Kyle Gemme will be taking on Brandon Neiford. Gemme train with Ravenous MMA and will be making his amateur debut. His opponent is Brandon Neiford and he trains with Team Link. He will also be making his amateur debut. Now onto the title fights!!
185 AM TITLE Yu Ji (Radical 3-0) vs. Anthony Benevides (Ultimate MMA 2-0)
At 185 lbs Yu Ji will be facing Anthony Benevides for the Premier FC title. Yu trains with Radical MMA and comes into this fight with a 3-0 record. For his wins, he has 2 by ko/tko and 1 by decision. He will be looking to keep his perfect record intact and to bring home that strap. His opponent is Anthony Benevides and he trains with Ultimate MMA. He comes into this fight with a 2-0 record with 1 win by submission and 1 by decision. I see this one being a back and forth ground battle.
At 185 lbs Yu Ji will be facing Anthony Benevides for the Premier FC title. Yu trains with Radical MMA and comes into this fight with a 3-0 record. For his wins, he has 2 by ko/tko and 1 by decision. He will be looking to keep his perfect record intact and to bring home that strap. His opponent is Anthony Benevides and he trains with Ultimate MMA. He comes into this fight with a 2-0 record with 1 win by submission and 1 by decision. I see this one being a back and forth ground battle.
205 AM TITLE Larry Perna ( 3-1) vs. Luis Razuri (Kai's 5-3)
At 205 lbs Larry Perna will be taking on Luis Razuri for the coveted PFC 205lb title. Perna comes into this fight with a 3-1 record with 2 wins by ko/tko and 1 by submission. His only loss came by ko/tko in a hard fought battle against William Knight. His opponent is Luis Razuri and he trains with Kai's. He comes into this fight with a 5-3 record. I wasn't able to find all of his wins but he has 2 wins by submission and 1 by decision. For his losses, he lost 1 by ko/tko to strikes, 1 submission and 1 by decision. This is going to be another solid battle and I see it being a ground battle when both of these big guys go head to head.
At 205 lbs Larry Perna will be taking on Luis Razuri for the coveted PFC 205lb title. Perna comes into this fight with a 3-1 record with 2 wins by ko/tko and 1 by submission. His only loss came by ko/tko in a hard fought battle against William Knight. His opponent is Luis Razuri and he trains with Kai's. He comes into this fight with a 5-3 record. I wasn't able to find all of his wins but he has 2 wins by submission and 1 by decision. For his losses, he lost 1 by ko/tko to strikes, 1 submission and 1 by decision. This is going to be another solid battle and I see it being a ground battle when both of these big guys go head to head.
145 AM TITLE Luis Finateri (6-7) vs. Kenny Champion (Golden Falcon 4-3)
In the last title fight of the night Luis Finateri will be facing Kenny Champion. Finateri steps into this fight with a 6-7 record with the majority of his wins by decision. For his losses, most of them are by way of decision. His opponent is Kenny Champion and he trains with Golden Falcon. He comes into this fight with a 4-3 record with 2 wins by ko/tko and 2 by decision. For his losses, he lost 1 by ko/tko, 1 by submission and 1 by decision. I see this one being a close battle and coming down to a decision.
In the last title fight of the night Luis Finateri will be facing Kenny Champion. Finateri steps into this fight with a 6-7 record with the majority of his wins by decision. For his losses, most of them are by way of decision. His opponent is Kenny Champion and he trains with Golden Falcon. He comes into this fight with a 4-3 record with 2 wins by ko/tko and 2 by decision. For his losses, he lost 1 by ko/tko, 1 by submission and 1 by decision. I see this one being a close battle and coming down to a decision.
145 PRO Jason Rine (Lashley Training Center 1-3) vs. Ali Zebian (Whitley's 0-0)
For the first pro fight of the night Jason Rine will be taking on Ali Zebian at 145 lbs. Rine trains with Lashley Training Center and comes into this fight with a 1-3 record. He won 1 fight by guillotine and lost his 3 fights by 1 ko/tko and 2 by submission. His opponent is Ali Zebian and he trains with Whitley's. He will be making his much awaited pro debut. As an amateur he went 6-4 with 6 by ko/tko. For his losses, he lost 3 by submission and 1 by decision. This fight I see being another ground battle and I don't see it going the distance.
For the first pro fight of the night Jason Rine will be taking on Ali Zebian at 145 lbs. Rine trains with Lashley Training Center and comes into this fight with a 1-3 record. He won 1 fight by guillotine and lost his 3 fights by 1 ko/tko and 2 by submission. His opponent is Ali Zebian and he trains with Whitley's. He will be making his much awaited pro debut. As an amateur he went 6-4 with 6 by ko/tko. For his losses, he lost 3 by submission and 1 by decision. This fight I see being another ground battle and I don't see it going the distance.
175 PRO Greg Ellis (Team Tiger Schulmann MMA 4-0) vs. Kemren Lochinov (Team Link 7-2)
In the co main event Greg Ellis will be taking on Kemren Lochinov. Ellis trains with Team Tiger Schulmann and comes into this fight with a 4-0 record with 1 win by ko/tko, 1 by submission and 2 by decision. He is coming from Florida and looking to keep his perfect record intact. His opponent is Kemren Lochinov and he trains with Team Link. He comes into this fight with a 7-2 record with 2 by ko/tko, 2 submissions and 3 by decision. For his losses, he lost 1 by ko/tko and 1 by decision. This fight is worth the price of admission and I see it being a back and forth ground battle.
In the co main event Greg Ellis will be taking on Kemren Lochinov. Ellis trains with Team Tiger Schulmann and comes into this fight with a 4-0 record with 1 win by ko/tko, 1 by submission and 2 by decision. He is coming from Florida and looking to keep his perfect record intact. His opponent is Kemren Lochinov and he trains with Team Link. He comes into this fight with a 7-2 record with 2 by ko/tko, 2 submissions and 3 by decision. For his losses, he lost 1 by ko/tko and 1 by decision. This fight is worth the price of admission and I see it being a back and forth ground battle.
225 PRO TITLE William Knight (Thornton 2-0) vs. Walter Howard (Ironbound Fight Club 4-5)
In the main event William Knight will be taking on Walter Howard for the 225 cruiserweight belt. Knight is no stranger to the PFC cage and trains with Thornton MMA. He comes into this fight with a 2-0 record with both wins by ko/tko to strikes. His opponent is Walter Howard and he trains with Ironbound Fight Club. He comes into this fight with a 4-5 record with 2 wins by ko/tko and 2 by decision. For his losses, he lost 1 by ko/tko, 2 by submission and 2 by decision. Knight is never in a boring fight so grab your drink and popcorn and enjoy this war.
I hope you all enjoyed reading our preview of the upcoming Premier FC 27 show. I would like to give a shout out to Karyn Wesch for all that she does to support local mma and for always keeping us in the loop. Warchild and I will be making the trip to cover this show for you all so stay right here as we get you all closer to the cage. Please do me a favor and share this around the internet :)
In the main event William Knight will be taking on Walter Howard for the 225 cruiserweight belt. Knight is no stranger to the PFC cage and trains with Thornton MMA. He comes into this fight with a 2-0 record with both wins by ko/tko to strikes. His opponent is Walter Howard and he trains with Ironbound Fight Club. He comes into this fight with a 4-5 record with 2 wins by ko/tko and 2 by decision. For his losses, he lost 1 by ko/tko, 2 by submission and 2 by decision. Knight is never in a boring fight so grab your drink and popcorn and enjoy this war.
I hope you all enjoyed reading our preview of the upcoming Premier FC 27 show. I would like to give a shout out to Karyn Wesch for all that she does to support local mma and for always keeping us in the loop. Warchild and I will be making the trip to cover this show for you all so stay right here as we get you all closer to the cage. Please do me a favor and share this around the internet :)