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Sunday afternoon MMA returns as Fury FC touches down in Houston, Texas for their first MMA card of the year. Fight fans will be presented with a 17-fight card, featuring several prospects right on the cusp of a call-up for either Dana White Contender Series or directly to the UFC; something the promotion has steadily increased their rate of doing in the past year. This event will take place at Imagen Venues, with the prelims being streamed exclusively on Fury FC’s Facebook Page starting at 2:30 PM EST/11:30 PM PST, with the main card streaming on UFC Fight Pass starting at 5:30 PM EST/2:30 PM PST.

Striker vs. Grappler Showdown in Main Event

Texas natives Michael Aswell and Josh Altum collide in a featherweight clash that pits power against technique. Aswell, undefeated until his last outing, and trains at 4oz. Fight Club, a gym that is known for churning out talent like Daniel Pineda and Ike Villaneuva. Can he land another statement win and earn his big-league call-up?

Altum, fighting out of Texas Striking Academy and UnderCurrent BJJ, has something to prove. A victory here could launch him into the spotlight and rewrite his narrative.

For a full main event breakdown, check out Drew Zuhosky’s rundown here.

Prelims Packed with Potential:

Before the main event fireworks, six amateur bouts ignite the night. Catch rising prospects who might soon graduate to the Fury Challenger Series. Then, witness three pro clashes packed with intrigue:

  • Light Heavyweight Debutants Clash: James Ford and Matty Costello trade leather in their professional debuts. Can either land the knockout and announce their arrival in style?
  • Strawweight Warriors Battle: Wendy Anundson aims to repeat her stellar pro debut against Carsyn Nash. Will her submission skills shine again?
  • Bantamweight Brawl Erupts: Carlos Jimenez and Francisco Obando lock horns in a clash of wills. Who will control the cage and claim the spoils of war?

Main Card Mayhem Awaits:

The main card explodes with even more action, featuring:

  • DWCS Alumnus Makes Comeback: Zack Borrego seeks redemption after a two-fight skid. Can he rediscover his winning ways and silence the doubters?
  • Submission Specialist on the Hunt: Grappling ace Mansher Khera stalks another victory. Will his ground game prove too much for his opponent?
  • Joshua Van’s Main Sparring Partner Takes Center Stage: Alden Coria takes on former title challenger Alberto Trujillo. Can he upset the veteran and put himself in title contention?
  • Oklahoma’s Wrecking Ball Faces Texan Tenacity: Tracy Reeder battles Hector Saenz in a co-main event brimming with regional pride.

For up-to-the-minute results and updates from Fury FC 85, be sure to stay locked into MMA Sucka.

Fury FC 85 Results:

Michael Aswell vs Josh Altum

Hector Saenz vs Tracy Reeder

Justice Torres vs Joel Madak

Alden Coria vs Alberto Trujillo

Lowen Tynanes vs Michael Murphy

Jonathan Martin vs Mansher Khera

Cameron Presher vs Zack Borrego

Emerson Guerrero vs Justin Longoria

Carlos Jimenez vs Francisco Obando

Wendy Anundson vs Carsyn Nash

Matty Costello vs James Ford

Jaymez Ramon vs Sebastian Oyervidez

Daniel Perez vs Byron Wells

Juan Gutierrez vs Brandon Vu

Cameron Gutierrez vs Andrew Lauterbach

Anthony Johnson vs Adam Awda

Isaac Ray Martinez vs Chris Gonzalez

This article first appeared on MMA Sucka and was syndicated with permission.

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