Talbot To Fight Thomas In Main Event
Jibreel “Anszar” Talbot will face Jashun Thomas in an all-Bermudian main event at the inaugural Devil’s Isle Fight Championship at North Field, National Sports Centre, next Saturday [August 29].
Talbot, of Fight City Muay Thai, will meet Thomas, of Open Mat Bermuda, in a middleweight mixed martial arts bout.
DIFC 001 now has nine confirmed bouts across mixed martial arts, kickboxing, Muay Thai and grappling and is sanctioned by the Bermuda Combat Sports Commission.
The event, promoted by Na’twuan Fisher, will mark the first time cage fighting has been staged on the island, with the bouts taking place inside a hexagonal cage.
The card will also feature Bermuda fighters against opponents from the United States, with competitors travelling from Philadelphia and Minnesota for the event.
Jay Astwood, of Fight City Muay Thai, will meet Che Durham, of Aries Sports Centre, at 165 pounds in kickboxing.
Elvis Garcia, of Burnsville Martial Arts Academy, will face Lucas Morello, of Slay Fly Muay Thai, at 130 pounds in Muay Thai.
Tristan Burgess, of Aries Sports Centre, will meet Ishaan Rangta, of Open Mat Bermuda, in a 145-pound mixed martial arts bout, while Flavio Mundy, of Aries Sports Centre, takes on Will Cuadrado, of Slay Fly Muay Thai, at 165 pounds in kickboxing.
Jahmali Bridgewater, of Open Mat Bermuda, will face Prestin Rust, of Burnsville Martial Arts Academy, at 195 pounds in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, while Ryan Hopkins, of Open Mat Bermuda, meets Mac Kukowski, of Burnsville Martial Arts Academy, at 190 pounds in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
Tickets for DIFC 001 are available through PTIX.BM.
