
BROOKLYN, NY — This is more than a fight card. This is Critical Combat 2: Rise of Kings — a seismic MMA event storming the borough with energy, culture, and raw combat excellence. Set for July 26, 2025, at the iconic New York Fight Club in Brooklyn, this next chapter in the Critical Combat saga isn’t just a sequel — it’s a coronation.
Fresh off a groundbreaking first event, Critical Combat returns with a stacked lineup of title fights, high-stakes matchups, and a community-first mission powered by new ownership that includes Waka Flocka Flame, Bobby Shmurda, and UFC veteran Abdul Razak Alhassan. Brooklyn, the crown is up for grabs.
🏆 Critical Combat: Rise of Kings, Championship line up
| Fight | Weight Class | Fighters | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Event | Heavyweight Title | Quincy Harris vs Andre Monroe | #1 vs #2 in the country – power, pride, and legacy collide |
| Co-Main Event | Welterweight Title | Drew Cheezum vs Alex Lagrippo | Cheezum’s explosiveness vs Lagrippo’s grit |
| Flyweight Title | Amir Ilhomov (C) vs Ben DeJesus | Ilhomov defends his crown against power-punching DeJesus | |
| Middleweight Title | Giorgi Barliani vs Kieran Corrigan | Georgia vs Onyx – technical warfare and grit guaranteed |
🔥 Critical Combat: Rise of Kings, Prelim Fight Card Sneak Peak
- Michael Rakshan vs. Gregory Somers
- Eamon Callaghan vs. Vasyl Struk
- Bekzod Ibragimov vs. Brayden Provan
- Joey Ortiz vs. Matthew Yuvienco
- Bobby Brown vs. Gio Gvasalia
- Fabricio Berrun vs. Sidney Greene
- Michael King vs. Sean Tan
- Giorgi Talabadze vs. Terrell McFarland
- Ismael Cisneros vs. Omid Panjshiri
- Nemateillo Tukhtasinov vs. Demetrios Nictas
From seasoned strikers to debuting wrestling phenoms, this card features a diverse range of talent from coast to coast. Expect fast finishes, strategic battles, and breakout performances that shake up the rankings.
🎤 Special Guests & Ownership Power
The energy doesn’t stop in the cage. Music phenom Soulo Poppa will perform live, while Bobby Shmurda returns not just as a fan-favorite figure — but as a co-owner helping build Critical Combat into a culture-defining promotion. Alongside Shmurda, Waka Flocka Flame and Abdul Razak Alhassan are bringing big-league vision, community focus, and star power.
✨ What Makes Critical Combat Different?
Critical Combat doesn’t just promote fights. It builds legacies. With a fighter-first philosophy, curated matchups, and deep ties to local culture, it brings something rare to MMA events in Brooklyn: authenticity. Every ticket supports a movement designed to uplift fighters, grow fans, and rewrite the playbook for independent fight promotions.
🌟 Don’t Miss It
Date: July 26, 2025
Location: New York Fight Club, Brooklyn, NY
Tickets: Available now via Eventbrite: Click here
Get ready, Brooklyn. This is Critical Combat 2. This is Rise of Kings.
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