event details
AWC 1 was live on Pay Per View for $34.99 available for purchase on our AWCSports website, Fite TV, Playstation Network and your cable service provider. The event was live on Saturday May 22nd 2021 from the T Mobile Arena in Las Vegas NV. The PPV was headlined by former Bantamweight Champion Zari Aliyah as she faced former Macto Legion title contender Ryan LeCavalier who was returning from retirement. It was co-headlined by Abbie Peterson vs Lucija Dragicevic and also featured the always entertaining Gianna Howard taking on Leila Andrade and the professional debuts of Gunnila Kempe-Kanensson, niece of Marissa Kane and Kara Mckay, sister to Alistair Mckay. This PPV not only marked the start of Ammazon World Combat but also the start of two tournaments, one for the Featherweight Championship and the other for the Flyweight Championship.
Fans who purchased the PPV received a free 3 month subscription to AWCSports as well as were entered into a draw for the chance to win a VIP package which included a trip to AWC's next PPV Event and an AWC merchandise bundle, all for supporting AWC's first ever event.
special guest
AWC 1 PPV featured special guest, American singer and songwriter, Billie Eilish. She is the youngest and second in history to win the four main Grammy categories (Best new artist, Best record of the year, Song of the year and Album of the year) in the same year of 2019. She holds 7 Grammy Awards, 2 American Music Awards, and 3 MTV Music Awards. She is currently being nominated for the 2021 International Female Solo Artist at the BRIT awards.
Billie performed a number of her hit songs at the AWC PPV and also be hosted an Autograph Signing after the AWC 1 Weigh-Ins.
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AWC FEATHERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT
featherweight fight
*Aliyah def LeCavalier via KO 1:15 of Round One
favorite
-138 Aliyah
underdog
+110 LeCavalier
Former Bantamweight Champion Zari "Zealous" Aliyah (8-3) 1NC welcomes back former MLC title contender "The Lost Monarch" Ryan LeCavalier (3-2-1). Ryan LeCavalier is best known for her two wars with Prince Pierre Paul, one of which ended in a draw. However will the time away from the sport be a factor?
co-feature
AWC FEATHERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT
featherweight fight
*Dragicevic def. Peterson via Majority Decision
favorite
-125 Dragicevic
underdog
+100 Peterson
"Blackjack" Abbie Peterson (3-1) takes on "Lucky" Lucija Dragicevic (3-0). Abbie Peterson has shown to be a tough fight for anyone. Her size and reach mixed in with her beautiful striking has earned her multiple performance awards and great finishes. Her opponent however is just a huge problem in general. She's as big as her and has not been able to be stopped by any of her previous opposition. Who will take it in this classic striker vs wrestler match-up?
fight two
AWC FLYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT
flyweight fight
*Howard def. Andrade via Split Decision
favorite
-140 Howard
underdog
+170 Andrade
Former Strawweight Champion "The Ghost" Gianna Howard (3-1) takes on Leila Andrade (0-0) who is making her professional MMA debut, coming from an impressive amateur record of 6-1. Gianna Howard is a talented kickboxer who always brings excitement to every one of her fights with her mental warfare inside the cage, however Leila Andrade is a no nonsense Judo blackbelt with a BJJ game that seems to be improving every time she steps into the cage.
fight one
AWC FLYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT
flyweight fight
*Kempe-Kanensson def. Mckay via TKO 1:35 of Round Three
favorite
-125 Mckay
underdog
+110 Kanensson
Two fighters with highly anticipated professional MMA debuts, the niece of an MMA legend and the sister of an MMA Champion. "The Heir" Gunnila Kempe-Kanensson (0-0) takes on "Pitbull" Kara Mckay (0-0). Both of these women have a well rounded game with names to live up to and a lot to prove. Gunnila is coming off of an amateur record of 4-0 while Kara is coming off an amateur record of 12-2.