Wilmington’s Shriners Auditorium To Host MMA Card From Combat FC On June 17; Will Air Live On UFC Fight Pass

LAS VEGAS — UFC Fight Pass, the world’s leading streaming service for combat sports, today announced a new multi-event deal with Combat FC, a mixed martial arts promotion showcasing up-and-coming talent from the Boston area. The first event will stream live and exclusively on UFC Fight Pass on Friday, June 17, at 9 p.m. ET from the Shriners Auditorium in Wilmington, Massachusetts.

“We’re excited to add Combat FC to UFC Fight Pass,” UFC Fight Pass vice president and general manager Crowley Sullivan said. “We are committed to showcasing up-and-coming talent from all over the world. This partnership provides our subscribers with thrilling events from the New England area.”

Combat FC, formerly World Fighting Championship, was established in 2007 and has held 11 events to date, with a focus on developing talent. Notable UFC athletes who have begun their careers with Combat FC include former light heavyweight champion Jon Jones and No. 4-ranked featherweight Calvin Kattar.

“The Northeast has some of the best fighters in the country,” Combat FC president Joe Cavallaro said. “We’re so excited to be partnering with UFC Fight Pass to give our athletes an amazing platform to showcase their talent. In addition to putting on an exciting event, our goal is to help the area’s top talent get to the next level, and Fight Pass is the best platform to do that. ”

The inaugural event under the Combat FC banner takes place live from Wilmington, Massachusetts and features Dana White’s Contender Series participant Rico DiSciullo (10-2) against Gareth De la Cruz (7-3) in a 140-pound catchweight bout. Also on the card is fellow Dana White’s Contender Series competitor Tim Caron (10-5), who will be taking on Salaiman Ahmadyar (7-2) in a middleweight matchup.

Tickets may be purchased by visiting Tix.com. For more information about Combat FC, please visit CombatFC.tv.

UFC Fight Pass features live events from dozens of combat sports promotions around the world. Subscribers of the platform also have 24/7 access to the world’s largest fight library, featuring over 20,000 bouts, as well as every fight in UFC history.