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 We’re back! Our second event of the week will see Chris Karter defend his featherweight belt against yet another Brazilian in Augusto Azevedo. Plus, we’ll see the return of KOTB’s first middleweight champion, as well as a pair of important fights in our lightweight division.
Sven "Sharky" Kowalski (3-2, 0-0) v Ozamataz Buckshank (1-0, 1-0)
Opening up the main card will be a middleweight showcase between Sven Kowalski and Ozamataz Buckshank. Bethnal Green, England’s Buckshank will look to take out another German fighter, after destroying Toni Kroos in his professional debut at KOTB CS3. Kowalski will be looking to avenge his countryman in his first fight in Rio, after beginning his career in Amsterdam and New York. Kowalski has the experience advantage and a classic sprawl-and-brawl style, while Buckshank is a little more of an unknown but has shown deadly hands and good athletic ability.
Lionel "wutUsay" Wright (3-2, 2-1) v Gary Finkler (4-2, 1-2)
Both of our next lightweights will be looking to get back onto the short list of contenders in the lightweight division. Compton thug Lionel Wright is coming off of his first career submission loss in a title fight at KOTB 14, while the Texan, Gary Finkler, is coming off of his second decision loss in KOTB competition at KOTB 13. This is a stark contrast of styles, with Wright’s athletic striking ability against the top control and submission game of Finkler. This should be a back and forth fight and will come down to whoever has the bigger heart and resolve.
Raecius Felix (2-0, 1-0) v Dag "Dregen" Daghammar (2-0, 1-0)
We’ll stay at the lightweight division with a matchup of young and undefeated fighters. Rome via Tokyo’s Raecius Felix has submitted both of his competitors in the first round, while Sweden’s Dag Dahammar has two first round knockouts on his resume. This appears to be a striker versus grappler matchup, but Daghammar does have an untested BJJ purple belt to keep in mind. The winner of this bout will fight in a number one contender fight in the near future.
"The Avalanche" Thatcher Halverson (3-1, 2-1) v Bago "Badaboom" Biga (4-2, 2-2)
Our co-main event will see the return of KOTB’s inaugural middleweight champion Thatcher Halverson in a rematch against rival Bago Biga. Halverson has been patiently waiting for a matchup since his title loss against Eric Ashton at KOTB 9, but has stayed busy by competing in the World Grappling Championships in Hawaii. Biga has gone through a change of management since their first clash at KOTB 5, and is looking to make it 2-0 under John Carter. Halverson used his ground and pound to break the Romanian in their first encounter, so look for Biga to try and keep this one on the feet.
"The Little Ginger Prince" Chris Karter (4-1, 3-0) v "Amazing" Augusto Azevedo (3-0, 3-0)
Making his first main event appearance will be KOTB’s one and only featherweight champion, Chris Karter. The Floridian, Karter, will be facing the fourth straight Brazilian to start his KOTB career, and will be looking to silence the partisan crowd with yet another knockout. His opponent will be Augusto Azevedo who will be bringing his unique “Jungle Jiu Jitsu” style straight from the Amazon. Karter has had much success against grapplers so far in his career, but a lot of fighters have struggled with Azevedo’s funky style.
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