NCI 12 Set for January 18th at Royal Canadian Legion

FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. — The Northern Combat Invitational (NCI) grappling extravaganzas will return for another round in 2025.

Hosted by Charlie Lake’s Northern Combat Club, four NCI events were held in 2024. They included a summer show in Chetwynd and a fall event in Fort Nelson.

According to promoter Clint Parker, his focus on bringing local Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) competitors together has had a long-lasting effect since he hosted his first event in 2022.

He says BJJ stalwarts from Prince George and even as far away as Edmonton have contacted the club about being showcased at events.

“I’ve been getting a lot of outside interest to come and compete,” said Parker. “I was surprised with some because of the travel distance.” 

“I think the show’s getting enough recognition that some guys are wanting to come up and compete in it now because we have prizes and bonuses.”

With an ambitious goal of putting on three cards in the first quarter of 2025, NCI 12 will be the first up.

A ten-match card features three title fights, including a Heavyweight contest between Steve Smith and Brad Savage for the openweight title.

The two fought in a previous encounter at NCI 8 in 2024. Former MMA fighter Bill Mahood, a UFC and Strikeforce veteran, will attend as a special guest.

“I’m super stoked,” said Parker. “It will have competitors from Fort St. John, Dawson Creek, Fort Nelson, and Grande Prairie.”

NCI 12 will take place on Saturday, January 18th at the Royal Canadian Legion in Fort St. John.

Doors open at 5 p.m. with the main card scheduled for 6 p.m.  

Tickets are available for $45, and can be purchased by calling Northern Combat Club at (250) 263-2896.

Further information about the event can be found on Northern Combat Club’s Facebook page.