NFC 15 hits Hard Knocks Arena in Los Angeles on October 25, 2025! Headlining the 9-fight card, undefeated wrestler Rusty “Dirty Bird” Tromboney faces knockout artist Giorgi “Emperor” Papava in a high-stakes bantamweight clash. Don’t miss the action!
The NFC bantamweight main event features Rusty “Dirty Bird” Tromboney (2-0), a 25-year-old wrestling powerhouse from Las Vegas, taking on Giorgi “Emperor” Papava (2-1) from Zugdidi, Georgia. Tromboney’s grappling dominance meets Papava’s crisp, knockout boxing—two young talents with contrasting styles battling for NFC supremacy. Expect an explosive clash of pressure vs power when these rising stars collide.
In the co-main event, Fazkhat Kaztamanov (2-0) from Kazakhstan brings his dominant grappling against Nathan “Jinu” Lee (2-1) of South Korea, a knockout artist with deadly first-round power. Grappler vs striker—expect fireworks at welterweight!
At heavyweight, Kereenyaga Great Lion (2-0) from Uganda looks to extend his streak of first-round KOs with his ferocious boxing against Austin “Big Ben” Belgrad (1-1) of London, a skilled grappler hunting another quick submission. Power vs technique—don’t blink!
Heavyweights collide as Denai “The Law” Lawson (0-1) from Honolulu looks to rebound against fellow striker Jovany Levine (2-0) of Montreal. Lawson seeks redemption, while Levine, a clinch specialist with two KO wins, aims to keep his perfect record intact.
Alfred "Crime Rate" Dobbr (1-0) brings crisp boxing and KO power to face Italy’s Flavio "Pasta" Bolettiellio (3-1), a heavy-handed striker with two first-round knockouts. Expect fireworks as these welterweights clash in a battle of fists and fury.
Blick “Hitta” Stick (1-0) brings slick grappling and a first-round sub win into battle against Mustin “The Diamond” Joirier (1-1), a well-rounded threat with a grappling edge of his own. Expect a high-stakes ground war in this lightweight clash.
Rock “Centipede Brows” Lee (2-1) looks to grind out another win as he faces Rue Tilt (1-1), a dangerous striker with KO power. It’s a classic clash of styles in this welterweight showdown—can Lee control the pace, or will Tilt land the big shot?
Sully “The Rage” Bowden (2-1) brings relentless grappling and a first-round sub win into the cage against Hendrick Baunerbachshmid (3-1), a slick boxer with sharp hands and a KO finish. It’s grappler vs striker in this welterweight chess match.
Paul Phoenix (1-0) brings raw power and ground-and-pound fury into the cage, aiming to dominate with his wrestling. Across from him stands Oliver “The Tiny Tank” Thomas (2-2), a crafty finisher with two first-round subs and slick skills off his back. Expect a gritty welterweight war.
