GRAND SIERRA RESORT, XTREME SPORTS BAR + LOUNGE AND “LET’S GET IT ON” PROMOTIONS PRESENT RENO XTREME FIGHTS: A BOXING AND MMA EVENT FRIDAY, DEC.11

Posted on | November 12, 2009 | No Comments

000renoxtreme Reno, Nev. – Grand Sierra Resort and “Let’s Get It On” Promotions welcome Rick Reeves and Kito Andrews who will go head-to-head in the main MMA event 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 11 in the Grand Theatre.

Presented by “Let’s Get It On” Promotions in association with Grand Sierra Resort and Casino and Xtreme Sports Bar + Lounge, the event will feature four boxing and three mixed martial arts bouts, rounding out a combination of talents and styles.

“I am thrilled to partner with Grand Sierra Resort,” said Terrance Lane, CEO of “Let’s Get It On” Promotions. “We’re bringing world-class fight cards to Reno on a regular basis and it’s going to be a great partnership.”

“We are excited to bring yet another extreme sport to Grand Sierra,” said Richard Silverman, president of Grand Sierra Resort and creator and founder of Xtreme Sports Bar + Lounge. “These fights are going to be a great way for fans to enjoy boxing and MMA events in a superb setting and we look forward to a great fight series.”

Reeves is a Reno, Nev. native with a record of 10-3 and will take on Sacramento, Calif. born Andrews, who is 5-2, in a six-round middleweight bout. Other MMA matchups include Devin Conkling of Reno, Nev. vs. Frankie DiMartino of Carson City, Nev. in a three-round bantamweight bout and an additional MMA bout which will be announced at a later date.

The main boxing match will feature sensational prospect Brandon Gonzalez of Sacramento, Calif. in a six-round middleweight bout. Other boxing matchups include Andrew Rempp of Yerington, Nev. vs. Johnny Mancilla of Reno, Nev. in a four-round junior lightweight bout. Bayan Jargal, of Mongolia, will go six rounds in a lightweight bout and his opponent will be announced on a later date. Derek Hinkey will take part in a 6-round middleweight bout and his opponent will also be announced at a later time.

Reno Xtreme Fights is an ongoing relationship among Grand Sierra, Xtreme Sports Bar + Lounge and “Let’s Get it On” promotions. Future fight dates will be announced at a later time.

An open workout will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 9 at Elite Fitness in Reno and the weigh-in is 5 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 10 at Xtreme Sports Bar + Lounge.

Doors will open at 6 p.m. with the first bout at 8 p.m. in the Grand Theatre. Tickets are $600 for a King’s Row Booth for four, $100, $75 and $50 and $25. To purchase tickets or for more information, please call 1.800.648.3568 or visit www.grandsierraresort.com.

Fight card is subject to change.

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About “Let’s Get It On”

Reno, Nev. based “Let’s Get It On” Promotions was founded in 2000 by legendary boxing referee Mills Lane. In early 2005 he was joined by sons Terry and Tommy in the operations of the company. Along with super middleweight contender Jesse Brinkley, “Let’s Get It On” Promotions also promotes lightweight contender Rustam Nugaev, sensational lightweight prospect Bayan Jargal, super middleweight prospect Brandon Gonzales and highly regarded brothers Tyler and Derek Hinkey. They have consistently promoted world-class boxing events on a national basis. For more information, visit www.letsgetitonboxing.com.

About Grand Sierra Resort and Casino:

Grand Sierra Resort and Casino is located in the heart of Reno/Tahoe – America’s Adventure Place. GSR is northern Nevada’s most complete resort destination with nearly 2,000 guest rooms and suites. The property offers a wide variety of accommodations for the every day business traveler to the complete family vacation with amenities that include 200,000 square feet of meeting and convention space, branded retail shopping, headliner entertainment, a cinema, a 50-lane championship bowling center, outdoor thrill rides, aqua golf driving range, an 85,000 square foot casino with 24 hours of heart-pounding action plus so much more. GSR is a proud member of Summit Hotels and Resorts, a prestigious brand of Preferred Hotel Group. For more information, please visit www.grandsierraresort.com or to make reservations call 800-648-5080.

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