Kaela Banney vs Ibu Takamori headlines Aftershock 27

A women’s strawweight bout will headline Aftershock 27 this weekend with Gladstone born youngster Kaela Banney headlining a card for the first time.

Banney, 19, returns to the cage for the first time in over 24-months as she faces an little known international opponent, Ibu Takamura.

According to the promotion, Takamura brings a 2-1 amateur record and will be travelling to Australia with women’s pioneer Megumi Fujii.

The event which apart from the main event, will feature amateur bouts, takes place at the Royal International Convention Centre near the Brisbane CBD.

Fight Card (Pro):

• Kaela Banney vs. Ibu Takamori

Fight Card (Amateur – B Class):

• Lance Leausa vs. Dimps Gillies
• Corbin Robertson vs. Manuera Urlich
• Terence Amador vs. Sam Flint
• Viet Anh Do vs. Naveed Hassanzada

Fight Card (Amateur – C Class):

• Jason Palupe vs. Rob Heka
• Junior Milo vs. Alvaro Navarro
• David Standen vs. Jerome Faraimo
• Liam Maguire vs. David Puuvale
• Leslie Williams vs. Mikhail Laptev