Matt Embree vs. Josh Palmer set for first ever WMC North American Title at Journey Fight Series tournament finals on Oct. 22nd

Matt Embree and Josh Palmer will meet in the finals of the tournament with the winner taking home $10,000 and the Journey Fight Series tournament crown as well as the first ever WMC North American Title. The Journey Fight Series tournament finals will take place on October 22nd in Calgary, Canada at the Century Casino.

Embree made his way to the finals by defeating Rami Ibrahim via unanimous decision in the opening round and then besting Coke Chunhawat via split decision in the semi-finals. Palmer defeated Mark DeLuca via unanimous decision in the opening round of the tournament, then a (T)KO victory over Justin Greskiewicz in the semi-finals secured his place in the tournament finals. Embree normally fights at a lighter weight class and Palmer is naturally big for 140 lbs, it will be interesting to see how this match up plays out. Despite normally fighting at a smaller weight class, Embree hasn’t seemed to have had any trouble adjusting to the higher weight class.

Also expected to take place on the card is a fight between Nate Smandych and Mark DeLuca. In 2006 the pair fought as amateurs and Smandych took home a unanimous decision win. They meet again as pro’s and it will be interesting how this fight plays out five years after their original meeting as amateurs.

The event will also feature Billy Kim vs. Adrian Cardinal, Jessica Gladstone vs. Celeste Saenz and Sean McKinnon against as soon to be determined opponent.

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Fight Card:
Pro
Matt Embree vs. Josh Palmer – WMC North America Title
Jessica Gladstone vs. Celeste Saenz
Billy Kim vs. Adrian Cardinal
Nate Smandych vs. Mark DeLuca
Sean McKinnon vs. TBA

Amateur
Jamie Gifford vs. Chris McMillan
Derek Jolivette vs. Michael Smallwood
Ben Rosner vs. Trent House
Lindsay Rae vs. Andre Braden