Premier FC returns this Saturday to the Mass Mutual Center with their 30th installment to date. This one is a mixed martial arts with amateur and pro bouts. The doors will be opening at 6pm and the first fight will be starting at 7pm. The tickets at the box office are sold out but there might be some available as the fighters turn in their tickets. The event will also be streamed on Fite.TV at the link here. Of course, Warchild and I will also be in attendance keeping you all up to date on what is happening with our live review. This is the official fight card and should be the exact order for the night so feel free to print it out and bring it with you! Let me break down the fight card in its entirety for you.
145 AM Kevin Hampton (0-0 Ali Basement) vs. Ron Roman (0-0 FAA)
In the first fight Kevin Hampton will be taking on Ron Roman. Kevin trains out of Ali's Basement and will be making his amateur debut. His opponent is Ron Roman and he trains with FAA. He will also be making his amateur debut. Both schools know what they are doing so I know this fight will be an exciting one.
HVY AM Gage Capen (1-2) vs. Max Lombardo (0-0 Cage JSA)
Then in the heavyweight division Gage Capen will be squaring off against Max Lombardo. Gage comes into this fight with a 1-2 record with 1 win by ko/tko. For his losses, he lost 1 by ko/tko and 1 by submission. His opponent is Max Lombardo and he trains with Cage JSA. He will be making his amateur debut. This should be a great one as we all know heavyweights have lots of Knockouts!
135 AM Jessen Ramcharan (Gracie 1-1) vs. Broderick Matticks (1-1 Thornton)
Then at 135 lbs Jessen Ramcharan will be taking on Broderick Matticks. Jessen trains with Renzo Gracie CT and comes into this fight with a 1-1 record with 1 win by rear naked choke and his 1 loss by split decision. His opponent is Broderick Matticks and he trains with Thornton MMA. He comes into this fight with a 1-1 record with 1 win by decision and 1 loss by decision. Both of these fighters can go the distance and are very comfortable on the mat. I see this one being a back and forth ground battle.
155 AM Isaac Carlson (NESF 0-0) vs. Brandon Murphy (2-2 Champ's Boxing Club)
Then at 155 lbs Isaac Carlson will be facing Brandon Murphy. Isaac trains with NESF in Amherst and will be making his amateur debut. His opponent is Brandon Murphy and he trains with Champ's Boxing Club. He comes into this fight with a 2-2 record with 1 ko/tko and 1 submission. For his losses, he lost both by submission. I see this being another close fight where Brandon will be the striker and Isaac will probably want to take it to the mat.
125 AM TITLE Jake Bagley (3-1 Nostos) vs. Guilherme Crossi (5-0 Marcellos)
In the first title fight of the night Jake Bagley will be taking on Guilherme Crossi in the 125 lb division. Bagley trains with Nostos and comes into this fight with a 3-1 record with 1 ko/tko and 2 decision victories. His one loss came by ko/tko against Nate Russell. His opponent is Guilherme Crossi and he trains with Marcellos. He comes into this fight with a 5-0 record with 1 ko/tko and 4 by decision. Both fighters have proven they can go the distance but keep in mind this is 5 rounds. Jake is going to most likely try to keep this fight standing and work his striking while Crossi will be looking for the takedown.
145 AM TITLE Zac Richard (Nostos 6-2) vs. Yorrick Anderson (Radical MMA 2-0)
Next up is at 145 lbs Zac Richard will be stepping into the cage against Yorrick Anderson for the strap. Zac trains with Nostos and comes into this fight with a 6-2 record with 3 ko/tko, 1 submission and 2 by decision. For his losses, he lost 1 by submission and 1 by decision. His opponent is Yorrick Anderson and he trains with Radical MMA. He comes into this fight with a 2-0 record with both wins by decision. Both of these guys are exciting fighters to watch and I see this one being a ground battle.
170 AM TITLE Chris Almestica (Team Link 4-4) vs. Cameron Resnisky (The Cage 3-0)
For the final amateur title of the night Chris Almestica will be taking on Cameron Resnisky for the 170 lb title. Chris trains with Team Link and comes into this fight with a 4-4 record with 2 ko/tko and 2 wins by submission. For his losses, he lost 1 by ko/tko, 2 by submission and 1 by decision. His opponent is Cameron Resnisky and he trains with The Cage. He comes into this fight with a 3-0 record with 2 by ko/tko stoppage and 1 by decision. I see this one being a stand up war and add in a title on the line makes for a solid match.
170 PRO Jason Showers (Disorderly Conduct 0-0) vs. Tim Tyler ( American MMA 1-4)
In the first pro fight of the night Jason Showers will be taking on Tim Tyler at 170 lbs. Showers trains out of Disorderly Conduct and will be making his pro debut. As an amateur he went 3-8 with 2 ko/tko and 1 submission victory. His opponent is Tim Tyler and he trains with American MMA. He comes into this fight with a 1-4 record with his 1 win by ko/tko. For his losses, he lost 2 by ko/tko and 2 by submission. Don't let the records fool you on this fight these guys are going to swing for the fences!
205 PRO Ron Marshall (1-2 Nostos) vs. Larry Perna (0-0 Vision Quest)
At 205 lbs Ron Marshall will be squaring off against Larry Perna. Ron trains with Nostos and comes into this fight with a 1-2 record with 1 win by ko/tko and 2 losses by submission. His opponent is Larry Perna and he trains with Vision Quest. Larry will be making his pro debut. As an amateur he went 4-1 with 3 ko/tko and 1 submission. Now these guys fought once before as an amateur and Larry won by submission. Ron is looking to show how he improved since then and to even the score. I see this one being a slug fest.
180 PRO Stephen Stengel (Independent 4-14 ) vs. Nick Alley (Team Link 5-3)
Then at 180 lbs Stephen Stengel will be taking on Nick Alley. Stengel is an independent fighter with a record of 4-14 with 3 ko/tko and 1 submission. For his losses, he lost 7 by ko/tko and 7 by submission. His opponent is Nick Alley and he trains with Team Link. He comes into this fight with a 5-3 record with 1 ko/tko and 4 by submission. For his losses, he lost 3 by ko/tko. Stengel has struggled lately so he is going to have to really bring it if he wants this W.
145 PRO Raymond Yanez (Top Dogg MMA 5-19 ) vs. Kenny Champion ( Golden Falcon 1-0)
At 145 lbs Raymond Yanez will be facing off against Kenny Champion. Raymond trains with Top Dogg MMA and comes into this fight with a 5-19 record. In the win column, he has 1 by ko/tko, 3 by submission and 1 by decision. For his losses, he has 6 by ko/tko, 11 by submission and 2 by decision. His opponent is Kenny Champion and he trains with Golden Falcon. He comes into this fight with a 1-0 record with 1 ko/tko at the last PFC. I see this one being a stand up battle.
145 PRO Lionel Young (Citadel 8-16) vs. Arslan Otchiyev ( Golden Falcon 1-2)
At 145 lbs Lionel Young will be taking on Arslan Otchiyev. Lionel trains with Citadel and comes into this fight with an 8-16 record. For his wins, he has 1 by ko/tko and 7 by submission. For his losses, he has 3 by ko/tko, 8 by submission and 4 by decision. His opponent is Arslan Otchiyev and he trains with Golden Falcon. He comes into this fight with a 1-2 record with 1 win by split decision. For his losses, he lost both by ko/tko. Both fighters have struggled in the past and are looking to turn it around this Saturday. I see this one being a stand up battle.
125 PRO TITLE Donnie Ballou (Alliance MMA 5-3) vs. Josh Ricci (Mohawk Valley 5-2)
In the first pro title fight of the night Donnie Ballou will be taking on Josh Ricci. Donnie trains with Alliance MMA and comes into this fight with a 5-3 record with all 5 wins by submission. For his losses, he lost 3 by way of submission. His opponent is Josh Ricci and he trains with Mohawk Valley. He comes into this fight with a 5-2 record with 3 submission and 2 by decision victories. For his losses, he lost 2 by decision. No doubt this fight will be a ground war and I think it will be a close one. Keep in mind it is for the title so it is a 5 rounder!
205 PRO TITLE Ras Hylton (5-3 First Class) vs. Terrance Jean-Jacques (4-2 Team Link )
In the 205 division Ras Hylton will be challenging Terrance Jean-Jacques for the title. Ras trains with First Class MMA and comes into this fight with a 5-3 record. In the win column, he has 5 wins by ko/tko. For his losses, he lost 3 by ko/tko. His opponent is Terrance Jean-Jacques and he trains with Team Link. He comes into this fight with a 4-2 record with 2 ko/tko and 2 decision wins. For his losses, he lost 1 by ko/tko and 1 by decision. These guys always leave it all in the cage and I see this one being a war. Terrance will want to get this fight onto the ground and keep Ras on his back. Ras will want to try to keep this standing so he can get the KO.
185 PRO TITLE Yu Ji (Radical MMA 2-0) vs. Pat Casey (Team Link/ Arvelo MMA 6-1)
In the main event Yu Ji will be taking on Pat Casey for the 185 lb strap. Yu trains with Radical MMA and comes into this fight with a 2-0 record with 1 ko/tko and 1 submission win. His opponent is Pat Casey and he trains with Team Link and Avelo MMA. Casey comes into this fight wtih a 6-1 record with 2 ko/tko, 1 submission and 3 decision victories. His one loss came by submission at a previous Bellator event. This has fight of the night all over it and I see it being a back and forth war. Both of these guys are comfortable whether it is standing or on the mat so I have no idea how it will play out. You do not want to miss this main event.