“Isaack Watkins is on the main card; in his pro debut he fought Victor Silverio, who is a BJJ world champion, and he pretty much shut the guy down and looked super impressive,” Boulton said. “He’s got a good fight this weekend, the guy he’s fighting is a local and will have a big crowd there for him, so this one is a really interesting fight.”
Boulton is also feeling optimistic against 4-0 welterweight Raheam Forest, who takes on Trevor Ollison in the co-main event.
“Raheam is really talented,” Boulton said. “He’s got good hands, he can counter fight, he can grapple, he took down Donovan Beard and beat him in his last fight. He’s a very complete kid. »
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For fans looking to watch high-stakes MMA similar to the Contender Series, CFFC 111 will definitely do the trick. There are several fighters on the card who Boulton says could be in line for a shot with the UFC given strong showings in Mississippi.
“If Miles Lee behaves like he’s been doing for a while now, he’s the next Sean Brady. This could be his escape party,” Boulton said. slip into the Contender series.
CFFC returns to Mississippi for the fifth time in promotion history, and the area has proven to be a hot spot for brawlers and avid fight fans.
“We are really happy to be back there. we love south central,” Boulton said. “I think there’s a lot of talent out there like Bryce Mitchell, and a lot of guys from that area of Arkansas, Tennessee are really talented. These guys always throw down.
CFFC 111 kicks off from Mississippi at 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT, LIVE on UFC FIGHT PASS!