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.jpg) OMEGA FIGHTING - NIGHT OF CHAMPIONS 3 PREVIEW
Omega Fighting and Urban Fighter proudly present the third Night of Champions. Following the success of the previous Nights of Champions, Omega Fighting rounded up a new top crop of challengers to vie for their respective championship titles. Four elite champions will try to survive the oncoming wave of challengers that are breathing down their necks. The bully will look to defend his welterweight title for the very first time against a tough veteran. The most dominant champion in Omega history will look to continue his dominance. The dark killer will face his toughest opponent to date. And last but not least, after reaching for the sky the featherweight champion has landed back on his feet and will try to restore his credibility.
Main event:
170 lbs - Russell Northrop (7-0) Vs Mike Freitag (12-7)
Chaos descended over the welterweight division when the title was vacated. Now a new champion has been crowned and the bully is looking to restore some order. Anarchy may have reigned supreme in the welterweight division but the bully looks forward to establishing his dominance when he takes on a gritty veteran hell bent on proving that his best is yet to come.
The still undefeated bully may have dominated his last fight to win the title but it was by no means a picture perfect performance. The bully started strong by throwing punches in bunches and ended a dominant first round by taking down his opponent, who is known for his submissions. Unfortunately for Northrop that was not all she wrote, as his opponent managed to take him down at the beginning of the second round. His opponent wrapped himself around the bully like a snake and put him in danger with several submissions, to no avail as the bully showed his resourcefulness on the ground. A lost round was enough to light a fire under Northrop, his ruthless aggression easily earned him the next two rounds. The bully showed no signs of slowing down in the final round and that nearly cost him the entire fight as the bully got rocked by a huge combination at the very end of the fifth round. The bully survived as time was up before his opponent could go after him, crowning him the new welterweight champion. The bully will want to show everyone he’s learned from his last fight and look for a flawless performance if he wants to remain standing on the top of the food chain. His aggressive style got him the title shot, but it was also his aggression that nearly cost him the title fight. Will the bully change his style or will he stick to his old ways when he faces his first challenger?
While the bully undoubtedly deserved to win the title, he did show some weaknesses in his last fight. Looking to exploit those weaknesses is the veteran Mike Freitag. Hailing from Hamburg, Germany, Mike Freitag has definitely been put through the wringer over the course of his career. After losing his promotional debut which put him on a three fight losing streak, things didn’t look good for the now 31 year old Mike Freitag. The tides have turned as this blast from the past came back strong and is currently riding a mighty impressive four fight winning streak. While his fight record might not be the most impressive, fight records aren’t everything. Freitag made that point crystal clear in his last fight, as he ran through the previously undefeated Daniel Mouwanga to earn this title opportunity. Will the veteran be bullied back to school or will the veteran be the challenger to first say that he’s not going to take it anymore?
Co-main event:
155 lbs - Morrison Lee (12-0) Vs DJ Thunda (6-4-1)
After making history by defending his lightweight title against the current featherweight champion in one of the most anticipated fights in Omega’s short history, Morrison Lee will be looking to keep his legacy intact. There is no denying that Morrision Lee is a future Omega hall of famer no matter what but while he has nothing left to prove, a loss would still hurt his reputation. A win over the most dominant champion Omega has ever seen on the other hand could make a superstar of the relative unknown DJ Thunda. The first time these two lightweights faced off DJ nearly pulled off a huge upset but Morrison Lee powered through it and got his hands raised at the end.
Already a living legend, this larger than life champion has dominated the ranks of the lightweight division since its inception. The champion loves to put on a show in front of his hometown crowd and this fight should be no different. Morrison Lee is a complete mixed martial artist and can finish wherever the fight takes place. Morrison Lee has also shown incredible resiliency in past fights as nobody puts Morrison Lee in a corner. Definitely not now that he is having the time of his life. His latest victim was the current featherweight champion, Ahsan Hamed learned that the hard way as he got dominated in every aspect of the game in their historic clash.
Looking to prove that even icons are just ordinary men is the challenger, DJ Thunda. Thunda is eyeing that belt with hungry eyes but he’ll need to bring his A game to have any chance at all to dethrone the most fearsome king in the land of Omega. This brawler is known for his heavy hands, he even managed to rock the world of the champion in their previous bout. He managed to do it once so chances are he’ll be looking to do it again in the rematch.
265 lbs - Kimbo Slice (6-1) Vs Aleksey Basayev (3-1)
After defending his heavyweight title for the very first time, Slice now faces Belarusian prospect Aleksey Basayev. In a fight where every strike thrown could end the fight, we should be in for a treat when these two powerhouses collide.
Currently the youngest reigning champion in Omega at a mere 21 years old, the dark killer is on a path of destruction as he finished his last six fights by either KO or TKO. He may have won the title in a slightly controversial way as the fight ended in a doctor stoppage due to a large cut but his first defense made it clear that he was a worthy champion. The champion went toe to toe with his last opponent and made it clear that he’ll trade punches with anyone. The champion doesn’t back down from a fight and that never say die attitude could prove to be the difference in his second title defense.
Standing in his way is the challenger "Limitless" Aleksey Basayev. Basayev made his case for this title shot by beating the former champion in a one sided performance with a second round finish as the icing on the cake. The clinch game is Basayevs bread and butter and he has enough tools in his arsenal to make it an interesting fight should he not be able close the distance immediately. This makes him an intriguing challenge for the champ.
145 lbs - Ahsan Hamed (9-5) Vs Natural Born Killer (8-2)
He may have bit off more than he could chew when he went up a weight class to face Morrison Lee but he still has a championship he needs to defend. Ahsan Hamed will be looking to successfully defend the Omega featherweight title for the very first time. The challenger will be looking to win the third title of his career.
The hype train may have derailed a little after unsuccessfully challenging the lightweight champion, but a solid title defense is the perfect way to get back on track. His reputation took a bit of a hit after that loss but he is still the champion. Hamed is a striker through and through, finishing all nine of his wins by KO or TKO. He may be a two time featherweight champion but he hasn’t successfully defended the belt even once. He’s also coming from a loss, so this could be a huge factor in the mental aspect of the fight. This will be a huge test of the champions mental stability. Will the champion fold under the pressure or will he be able to rise to the occasion?
Natural Born Killer is no stranger to title fights, in fact he has won titles in the two other organizations he’s fought for. Now he’s looking to make it a trifecta as he challenges Ahsan Hamed for the Omega featherweight title. Lighter fighters put less weight behind their punches and therefore you might think that this former bantamweight fighter doesn’t throw bombs but you’d be wrong. This killer packs a punch and when the bell rings it’s going to be a brawl.
205 lbs - James Steel (6-3) Vs Viktor Grishin (2-2)
Submission ace James "The Real Deal" Steel managed to snap a two fight losing streak with a first round submission victory. This talented grappler needs to keep the momentum going as another win can put him back into the mix of title contenders. The light heavyweight division is a shark tank so he’ll need to make himself stand out as well which won’t be an easy task against the dangerous Siberian bear. Viktor Grishin is a wrestler who’s known for his dangerous ground and pound skills. A win over the submission standout could be just the win he needs to rise to the top of the division.
185 lbs - Viktor Soshnyanin (5-4) Vs Ingvar Ingesson (5-5)
Currently riding a two fight winning streak, Viktor Soshnyanin is set to face fellow striker Ingvar Ingesson. The Russian Soshnyanin is a dangerous kickboxer known for his knockout ability. When this guy gets going, the strikes come at you from every possible direction and every strike has the potential to knock you out cold. While also a striker, Swedish Ingvar Ingesson has been knocked out more than once. This could spell trouble for the Swede as the Russian might go headhunting when the bell rings. Will Ingesson’s chin hold strong or will it be used for mere target practice by the Russian kickboxer?
170 lbs - Daniel Mouwanga (4-1) Vs Ole Svensson (5-6)
Daniel Mouwanga looked ready for a title shot until he ran into the monster truck that is Mike Freitag. With his thunder stolen he is now looking to get another victory to set him back on the winning path. The heavy-handed brawler will be looking with a watchful eye at the main event as the man responsible for sending him back to the undercard will be challenging the champion instead of him. The modern viking Ole Svensson has rebounded quite well from the losing streak in the beginning of his career. This mixed martial artist from Denmark will want to avoid the hands of Mouwanga. While he can stand and trade, a more tactical approach would be to take this fight to the ground.
265 lbs - Ato Velasquez (3-3) Vs Erling Koch (4-7)
Ato "Vegeta" Velasquez knows that giving up hurts a lot more than pushing through the pain and thus he keeps plodding along. Alternating between wins and losses hasn’t stopped this dangerous knockout artists from stepping in the cage time and time again. He knows that in this sport everyone can lose, he can always come back another day as it is only truly over when you stop trying. Looking to rise from the ashes that used to be his career is the phoenix, Erling Koch. Currently on a six fight losing streak, he’s not looking over the edge of a cliff anymore. He’s already falling and he might reach the bottom of the abyss very soon. Is there still life in the Dutch striker’s career or will Velasquez earn his first consecutive victory?
155 lbs - Timothy Wilkinson (4-3) Vs Evgeni Elkemenchi (2-2-1)
Timothy "Xtreme" Wilkinson is currently fluctuating between wins and losses. He should look to follow up on his latest narrow decision victory and make a statement in this fight. The Xtreme kickboxer can keep the distance or bring the fight up close in the clinch. With only one knockout finish on his resume he should feel some urgency in this fight to end it before the final bell. Straight out of Compton, Evgeni Elkemenchi has a sour taste in his mouth from the draw he had with DJ Thunda. The wrestler loves to slam people to the ground and keep them there. Will the lackluster kickboxer finally score another finish or will the wrestler be able to keep him off his feet?
155 lbs - Stevie Franchise (7-6) Vs Boris Zhivago (2-1)
Stevie "The Hugmaster" Franchise is a striker who’s currently doing really well in the Omega Cup standings. Will he be able to keep his current streak going and make the Omega Cup his own cinderella story or will the bullseye on his back put an end to this surprising underdog? Boris "Ice Cold Killer" Zhivago is a clinch fighter who’ll have something to prove now that he’s under new management. None of his matches have made it past the first round so keep an eye on this fight as it could end very quickly.
With that we conclude this preview. Omega Fighting and Urban Fighter both wish you the best as a new year approaches. And for those who are still looking for a new year’s resolution, don’t. You’re already perfect the way you are!
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