RING OF FIRE 34: JUDGMENT DAY

Posted on | March 26, 2009 | No Comments

TAPOUT, KBPI 106.7 and TRAINING DAY present:

RING OF FIRE 34: JUDGMENT DAY!!. The 13 bout MMA event will take place on Saturday, April 11th,2009 at the Broomfield Event Center in Broomfield, Colorado.

MAIN EVENT:

In the main event bout of the evening, UFC veteran Alvin KID Robinson returns to Colorado for the first time in two years.

A four time UFC veteran, Robinson is known as one of the slickest ground fighters in the sport. His biggest career victory came when he defeated Jorge Gurgel at UFC 77 in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Robinson holds the rank of Black Belt under the legendary Royce Gracie and is also a former All American wrestler. He won and defended the ROF Light Weight Championship three times. Robinson was sidelined during training for ROF 33, but is now injury free and ready to get back in the cage.

“On April 11th I make my return to 145lbs division. The 145lbs division is stacked and I can’t wait to fight the best.”

“Its honor to be fighting on Ring of Fire again, the show that started my career. I also can’t wait to fight in front of my hometown crowd here in Colorado. The fans here are very loyal and supportive and I plan on putting on a great fight for them. I have big plans for 2009 and they all start at Ring Of Fire 34. I feel great! I’m 100% healthy and ready to go.”

Robinson’s opponent, Anthony Morrison was raised in the rough streets of Philadelphia, PA. Morrison has literally fought for a better way of life. He is a powerful fighter that started his career training out of his grandmother’s basement, literally. Morrison has been training with Team Combat for the past year (the camp that brought up Amir Sadollah) to improve his game. Anthony is moving down from 155lbs to 145lbs. He feels at that weight, he will be a handful for any opponent.

“Alvin is tough opponent and I’m stepping into his back yard for this fight… I like being the underdog and I think the pressure is on him. This fight means a lot to me and I have faced tough opponents like Alvin before. I am going to prove to myself and everyone that I belong here. I dont think Alvin will want to stand with me so I’m obviously gonna try keep him where he is not comfortable. If it stays on the feet I will KO him. If it goes to the ground Im looking to pound him out. I am very excited to fight with Ring Of Fire! Some of the best fighters in the country have come up through this promotion..and to the ROF fans ..I wont disappoint!!.

FEATURE BOUTS:
In the main feature bout of the evening UFC veteran BIG Mike Nickels returns to the cage.

Nickels is a BJJ stylist with a 6-2 record and was featured on season 3 of Spike TV’s Ultimate Fighter. BIG Mike was last seen in action at ROF 32, where he displayed text book technique in finishing Serbian boxer Vladimir Vuckovic early in the first round.

At ROF 34, Nickels will face the top up and coming light heavyweight in the region, James Funny. Funny has a very impressive 10-2 MMA record. He is known for both his KO power as well as brute strength on the mat. Funny is lookin for a win over the UFC vet to launch his career.

The undercard is stacked as UFC vet Luke LIL HULK Caudillo returns to action against Army Combatives instructor Josh Arocho. The 145 lb Young Guns belt will be on the line as Tyler THUNDER Toner takes on the 4-2 Dee Jay Fuentes of Matt Hughes HIT Squad camp. Fabian The FREAK Acuna makes his long awaited return as he squares up against K-1 and Contender Asia star James Martinez.. Undefeated Heavyweight and Golden Gloves Champion Brendan Schaub looks to go 5-0, but standing in his way is Montengro MMA Champion Bojan Spalevic. In a battle of brawlers fan favorite Kenneth Seegrist will clash with Ed Banks to open the main card portion of the evening.

There will be six preliminary matches starting at 6:30, highlighted by Cody Frederickson of Jacksons MMA taking on Easton BJJ’s Chandler Holderness. The remaing bouts feature some of the most promising young fighters on the circuit.

WORLD CLASS ARENA
the $45 million Broomfield Event Center is a state-of- the-art 180,000 square foot multi-purpose event center and includes 25 suites, 900 club seats, up to 8,000 total seats, a sit-down restaurant, three themed bars and a separate basketball practice facility. It is the home of the CHL ‘s Rocky Mountain Rage Professional Hockey Club and the Colorado 14ers Professional Basketball Club of the NBA Development League.

TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW!!
HOW TO PURCHASE TICKETS:-

* Available online at www.TICKETMASTER.com
* charge by phone at 303-830-TIXS
* visit the Broomfield Event Center box office
* Visit any Ticketmaster outlet including select Macy’s stores, Select F-Y-E Stores, Cherry Creek Shopping Center visitors desk, Angelo’s CDs, and Twist and Shout.

Ticket Prices: All tickets subject to facility fee, city tax and parking included (totals $9.50). Online purchases may be subject to an additional fee. Tickets are priced at $25.00, $35.00, and $45.00

SPECIAL VIP TABLE PACKAGES! Call (303) 521-0966 for details.

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