Ontario, Canada’s BTC was back in action on Saturday, July 9, with BTC 16: Challenger Series 1.
The night, as the name suggests, was heavy on prospects, with several fighters making their professional debuts. In the main event, a pair of undefeated featherweights faced off, with American Cody Chovancek — fighting out of Niagara Top Team in Ontario — taking on Canada’s Jake Geauvreau, representing New Era Combat Sports.
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— BTC Fight Promotions (@BTCFight) July 9, 2022
Also appearing on the card Saturday, 3-1 welterweight Bobby Poulter returned to the BTC cage for the first time since 2019, taking on 5-3 LFA alum Nelly Thompson. Both fighters were looking to bounce back from losses in their last outings.
In lightweight action, France’s Charles Azoulay was looking to get by Canadian Kevin Bastien Popowick, repping TriStar Gatineau and Niagara Top Team.
As with BTC 15, Saturday night’s BTC 16: Challenger Series 1 card was hosted in the promotion’s home base of Burlington, Ontario, Canada, at the Burlington Central Arena. The entire nine-fight event is available to stream live via PPV. Full results can be found below.
BTC 16: Challenger Series 1 Results
Cody Chovancek def. Jake Geauvreau by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Bobby Poulter def. Nelly Thompson by TKO, Round 1, 2:17
Liam Gallagher def. Matt Dawson by unanimous decision (30-26, 30-27, 30-27)
Dorjan Dokaj def. Nick Klein by TKO, Round 3, 1:54
Kevin Popowick-Bastien def. Charles Azoulay by submission (rear-naked choke), Round 1, 4:08
Ryan Yapsam def. Amin Almelik by unanimous decision (29-27, 29-27, 30-26)
Matt Smith def. Curtis Richard by TKO (leg injury), Round 2, 1:21
Keyano Young def. Cody Kent by TKO, Round 1, 0:31
Luke Roberts vs. Nicky Heinrichs
