XFC announces 10-bout lineup for December's "XFC 15: Tribute" on HDNet
The Florida-based Xtreme Fighting Championships returns to HDNet on Dec. 2.
Featuring a headliner of lightweights Eric Reynolds (13-5) vs. Jonatas Novaes (9-3) and a female co-feature of Felice Herrig (5-3) vs. Bellator vet Carla Esparza (5-2), "XFC 15: Tribute" takes place at St. Pete Times Forum in Tampa, Fla.
Also slated for the main card is Corey Hill (4-4), a cast member on "The Ultimate Fighter 5" who broke his leg while throwing a kick in his final UFC appearance. He takes on fellow lightweight Charlie Rader (16-4), a "TUF 13" cast member on a six-fight win streak.
"Tribute will be one of the best cards we have ever done," XFC president John Prisco stated. "Top to bottom, this card is stacked. We have some seriously talented fighters on this show.
"Our main event features Jonatas Novaes and Eric Reynolds. I picked this fight as the main event for a reason. Novaes submitted the last four guys he fought in the first round. Then you have Eric Reynolds who has finished all 13 of his wins by TKO or submission. Someone is going to tap out or get knocked out, and that's what everyone wants to see."
Additional main-card matchups include Denis Hernandez (3-3) vs. Nick Newell (4-0), Imani Lee (2-2) vs. Brandon Sayles (2-0) and John Kolosci (15-8) vs. Ryan Thomas (14-7).
"There are a lot of blue-chippers, as well as a lot of familiar faces on this card," Prisco stated. "Corey Hill has fought in the UFC and was on 'The Ultimate Fighter.' He's going to be facing Charlie Rader, who was also featured on the show. Charlie didn't get to show what he could do when he was in the house, but he's built a reputation for knocking guys out all over the Southeast.”
"John Kolosci vs. Ryan Thomas follows the same formula. Koloski was also featured on 'The Ultimate Fighter.' Thomas, as most know, also competed in the UFC. Last year he took Ben Askren to a decision in Bellator. Thomas is legit, brother. I think this one could be a barnburner."
The complete XFC 15 card currently includes:
MAIN CARD (HDNet)
Jonatas Novaes vs. Eric Reynolds
Carla Esparza vs. Felice Herrig
Denis Hernandez vs. Nick Newell
Corey Hill vs. Charlie Rader
Imani Lee vs. Brandon Sayles
John Kolosci vs. Ryan Thomas
Shah Bobonis vs. TBA
PRELIMINARY CARD (un-aired)
Johnny Cardona vs. Bruce Lutchmedial
Alex Poulsen vs. TBA
Phil Daru vs. Socrates Pierre
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