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Posted on | July 3, 2007 | 2 Comments
Thai Fighter Numphon PK Sterio Interview
Posted on | July 3, 2007 | 1 Comment
Numphon PK Sterio is currently one of the highest ranked Muay Thai fighters in Thailand. He fights at 61.kg , holds the WMC title at that weight and is ranked number one at Rajadamnern Stadium. Numphon recently travelled to the UK with his trainer Ottur where he defended his title against Liam Harrison. Prior to the fight he found time to speak to FNU and despite his outstanding pugilistic skills proved to be a very humble, polite almost shy individual.
FNU How old are you ?
NUMPHON 17 years of age.
FNU Where do you come from ?
NUMPHON Burriram in North East Thailand.
FNU What camp do you train at ?
NUMPHON Sit Khuniim
FNU How many fights have you had ?
NUMPHON 50, I’ve won 35 and only been knocked out once, by Jaroenchai K Sai gym when I fought for four belts at once.
FNU What weight do you fight at ?
NUMPHON 135 lb thats 61.5 kg
FNU Where are you champion ?
NUMPHON I hold the WMC Champion and I’m ranked number one at Rajadmnern.
FNU Who have you found the hardest person to fight ?
NUMPHON Nompartet Chingcharu in Pattaya at 64 kg.
FNU How do you think tonights fight will go ?
NUMPHON I think I’ve got the energy for it.
FNU Why did you start Thai boxing.
NUMPHON Sanook (It’s fun )
FNU Is there anything you don’t like about it.
NUMPHON I like everything about the sport. I’ve come to England and make good money for it.
FNU Is this your first fight outside of Thailand ?
NUMPHON Yes, I’ve only fought in Thailand and mostly just Bangkok
FNU What do you see in the future, what are your ambitions ?
NUMPHON I’ve not really thought about it too much.
FNU How do you feel about tonights fight ?
NUMPHON About 70:30 confident.
FNU How do you think Liam’s going to fight ?
NUMPHON Not sure
FNU Who are your heroes in Muay Thai ?
NUMPHON Sanchai Sor Kietda
FNU What does it take to make a good fighter ?
NUMPHON Training hard and determination.
GREENSPARKS FEATURING JOSH NEER ON NEXT MMA CARD IN JULY
Posted on | July 1, 2007 | 1 Comment
UFC/IFL Veteran Josh “The Dentist” Neer to take on UFC/Pride Veteran
Paul Rodriguez at GreenSparks Fighting Championship 5: ELITE – July
27th, 2007 in Des Moines, IA.
This event will be in association with GLORY Fighting Championships
Des Moines July 27, 2007- On July 27th, 2007, UFC/IFL Veteran
Josh “The Dentist” Neer will be challenging UFC/Pride Veteran Paul
Rodriguez. These two competitors train out of the best Mixed Martial
Arts camps in the world, Miletich Fighting Systems, and American Top
Team – respectfully.
Josh Neer is best known as the first MMA Superstar to hail from Des
Moines. The always aggressive Neer has fought some of the best
competition in the world and now looks to show case his skills for
his home crowd. Neer knows this will be one of his most challenging
fights and is ready to show how he received the nickname “The
Dentist”.
Paul Rodriguez has participated in MMA competitions for nearly a
decade. Rodriguez has earned a KO victory over Denis Hallman, the
only man to own two un-avenged wins over former UFC Welterweight
Champion Matt Hughes. Rodriguez also impressively fought to a
decision with current Pride Lightweight Champion Takanori Gomi.
This marks GreenSparks Fighting Championships 5th event, and we
strive to put on some of the best shows in the Midwest. GreenSparks
takes pride in putting together the best fight cards in Central Iowa
and is proud to be the last event Jeremy Stephens fought in before
starting his career in the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
GreenSparks’ ELITE will consist of 10 bouts with up and coming
fighters like Brian Green, Doug “No Mercy” Onstot, Ben Crowder,
Timmy Gorman, Micah Bowles, Tony Crowder, and more.
The event weight-ins will be held at Bogies Pub on Hickman Rd at
7:00p.m on July 26th, 2007. GreenSparks Fighting Championship 5:
ELITE doors open at 6:00 PM, with the event beginning at 8:00 PM.
More information about the event can be found at
http://www.GreenSparks.org
UNTAMED 14 FIGHT WRAP UP
Posted on | June 30, 2007 | 1 Comment
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UNTAMED 14 UNDERCARD BOUTS REPORT
By: Rich Bergeron
A crowd-pleasing set of fights unfolded throughout the Untamed 14 card on June 16th at Plymouth’s Memorial Hall, with many of the fighters matched well and providing plenty of excitement.
Only one fight seriously disappointed, riling up fans and eliciting a steady chorus of boos. The only saving grace of the match-up between 210-pounders Mark Hoxie and Chris Devno was that the action—or lack thereof—didn’t last more than a round.
Hoxie (Shikaku Ryu) came in with a mark of 0-5 against Devno (AZMMA) and looked like the first win of his career was the last thing on his mind. From the very beginning both fighters showed their sloppy nature in the first exchanges. Neither man landed a significant blow, but Devno did get the better of a few wild, glancing shots that penetrated Hoxie’s guard. Hoxie hit the canvas twice in the early going, and it was more a matter of poor balance than any effective attack of Devno’s.
As if the fighting on the feet was not horrendous enough, Hoxie set the crowd into an uproar when he hugged the ankles of Devno and wound up with the ugliest takedown of the night. Devno tried to skip away on one foot from the tackle and fell flat on his face. Seeing the two fighters had absolutely no plan for what to do on the mat, the referee soon stood both fighters up again where they actually began stringing punches together, which eased the crowd’s dissension. Devno landed a crisp right in the first exchange and followed up with a kick to the ribs. Hoxie found his range and started landing his own shots. Waiting for the right moment each time, he managed to get in a few timely, accurate bombs before going for a flying knee that missed. He quickly recovered with a right hand that would be his last punch of the night.
Devno waded in and pummeled Hoxie with a heavy-handed set of punches that left Hoxie flat on his back. Clearly dazed, gassed, and out of options, Hoxie didn’t even make an attempt to get back to his feet and told the referee he was all done. Devno picked up the KO win at 2:09 in the round.
Middleweights Mike Laliberte and Kip Kollar appeared to be a mismatch on paper with Kollar making his pro debut against the 5-1-1 Laliberte. The quick finish of the fight instead proved that anything can happen in MMA. Kollar (NESF) ended up on his back early after Laliberte (Irish) secured the takedown. Kollar proved to have the superior defense and left his opponent few options on top. As he locked up a triangle choke on Laliberte, he inched closer to his first win and made it a reality when he sunk it deep enough to force the tap.
Juan Urena and Chris Rondeau provided another fast fight at 185 pounds. Urena (Ultimate MMA) began working Rondeau’s heel early after being taken down. Urena tried to pull him in close and work the ankle into a submission to no avail. Rondeau (Fightzone) reeled him into range and unleashed a series of non-stop punches from a standing position. Throwing bombing hooks to the head to finish it off, Rondeau’s onslaught was enough for the ref to jump in and call a stop to the action at 1:46 of the first.
Damina Vitale and Mike Gresh both made their professional debuts against each other at 155 pounds. Vitale (Ultimate) picked up the first takedown after an early close-quarters flurry of punches resulted in Gresh’s head getting cut open from a butt. Gresh (CCFA), battled with vision problems through the whole fight as blood trickled from the open wound.
Back in a standup position, Gresh had his best moments of the night when he landed a thumping leg kick and followed up with a fantastic head throw takedown right out of a wrestling textbook. Unfortunately for Gresh, he went into the throw with way too much steam. Vitale rolled right out of it and wound up with a reversal. Vitale secured the top position and unloaded a right to Gresh’s forehead, trying to keep the head wound open. A lack of action forced both fighters to their feet again. Both men traded punches and knees for a few moments until Vitale tripped Gresh up and took him down hard. Gresh rolled and made the fatal mistake of giving up his back. The inevitable ensued. Vitale won by a picture-perfect rear naked choke at 3:16 of the round.
Johnny Catarino and Ryan Parker also experienced their pro debuts against each other at 140 pounds. For Catarino (Independent) to even be in the ring is a victory considering his physical condition. The victim of a childhood shotgun accident, one of his legs is disfigured, but he is still able to compete with no trouble. Although he fought a tough fight, Parker’s experience paid off in the quick bout. Parker (Boneyard) scored a takedown almost immediately, positioned himself to throw some punches, and let loose with combinations. Catarino left his arm out there dangling, and Parker snatched it up and tried an arm bar. Getting no tap from that one, he let it go and tried again, this time getting the proper hold and leverage to make it work. He won by submission at 1:24 of the first.
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Dan Cramer and Matt Burke provided one of the night’s quickest finishes with Burke (Feijao) making his amateur debut and Cramer (Best Way/ATT) coming in having won his first two bouts. Cramer had his fists flying early and left Burke in a purely defensive position. Securing underhooks, Cramer picked up his opponent and tossed him effortlessly to the canvas. Burke was able to sneak in a couple of his own shots from the bottom, but he wound up with his face to the mat with Cramer raining down shots on his head. Cramer unloaded with a final set of right hand power shots to end it by KO at 1:05 of the first round.
Bill Vasquezi (0-1) and John Morrissey, Jr. (1-0) fought the most entertaining amateur battle of the evening. The 165-pounders went all three rounds in an absolute slugfest. Vasquezi (IMDC) and Morrissey (Boneyard) spent much of the first round trading blows with Morrissey getting the first takedown only to roll right out of it and get back to his feet. Vasquezi found himself in a corner early taking serious punishment. Although he blocked most of the shots, some penetrated and knocked him around a little until he shot for a double leg takedown and couldn’t complete it. Both fighters almost went through the ropes at that point. The rest of the round featured Morrissey jabbing, connecting with a low blow kick, and grappling with Vasquezi.
Morrissey came out for the second round with a quick series of jabs. He followed up with a nice straight right. Vasquezi scored some counters during the exchange, but nothing with any serious pop. Guarding well from the punches, he neglected to block Morrisey’s takedown shot and wound up on his back again. Twisting out, he gave up his back and a rear-naked choke angle. Morrissey just couldn’t wrap it up, however. Instead, he worked to get the proper distance and dropped a series of well-placed bombs on the squirming Vasquezi. Riding Vasquezi nearly the whole round, Morrisey transitioned from looping hooks to straight shots until Vasquezi managed a last second reversal.
Morrisey’s worst round came in the third. He landed a few good shots early and a nice knee, but Vasquezi finally managed to get what he was looking for. He landed an awesome left uppercut first and then swept in for a single leg takedown, sending Morrissey to the mat. Controlling his opponent for much of the round, Vasquezi landed hooks to the head, a few shots to the back, and a smashing right hand to the ribs. Finally, Morrissey mustered up enough strength at the end to get a reversal, mounting his opponent quickly and landing five or six spot-on shots to Vasquezi’s nose before the final bell sounded. Morrissey won the unanimous decision by a single point with all three ringside judges scoring the bout 29-28 in his favor.
One of the most incredible knockouts for the amateurs set the tone for the night as the first bout. Nick Pepper (1-0) faced Jeremy Adley in the 140-pound contest. Adley (Generation) made his pro debut in the fight and looked to be well on his way to winning when he scored the first takedown. All Pepper (Aggression) could manage early on was a nice kick.
Adley made the best of his top position, grappling his way to a front headlock. Missing his best punches, he finally settled onto Pepper’s back and sunk in a rear-naked choke. Pepper somehow fought through it and popped out. Standing up, he seized his chance. Storming in with 1-2 punches he staggered Adley and then struck the finishing blows in the next exchange that dropped Adley to a motionless heap on the canvas. Sporting a fat mouse under one eye, Adley learned an important lesson in his first fight: never give your opponent a second chance.
Lots of quick finishes throughout the night made some of the longer bouts stand out, and despite the one dud the night was another success for co-promoters Mike True and Mike Varner. As a fighter and promoter, Varner seems to know what the formula for success is. Losing a hard-fought battle to Nick Serra by second round submission on June 23rd in Atlantic City, Varner showed that he can compete with the best of them both inside and outside the ring. The climate of MMA in Massachusetts has been much improved thanks to Full Force Productions and the Untamed series. In a year’s time they have blown the lid off the local scene and can only improve in the months and years to come.
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WLADIMIR KLITSCHKO AND LAMON BREWSTER CONFERENCE CALL QUOTES
Posted on | June 30, 2007 | No Comments
WLADIMIR KLITSCHKO/LAMON BREWSTER QUOTE SHEET FROM JUNE 27 CONFERENCE CALL PREVIEWING HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP SET FOR
JULY 7; RELEASE FOLLOWS
Lamon Brewster
I am really looking forward to this fight. It will be terrific fight and I encourage everyone to come out July 7 and enjoy it.
Lamon Brewster on taking rematch after long lay off
If you remember, last time Wladimir and I met I had a full year off before that. I believe good sparring takes precedence over not being active in the ring. The time I had off helped me to reflect on my career and realize how bad I want it. I now have the opportunity of lifetime that a lot of people would dream of, an opportunity that I won’t let pass me by.
Wladimir Klitschko on Brewster
Lamon Brewster is one of the toughest fighters in history. His will to win makes Lamon who he is.
I respect Lamon, he showed a lot of heart and he deserved that win (Klitschko-Brewster I).
Vladimir Klitschko on the fight
I am looking forward to fight and I thank Lamon for accepting the rematch. I think this fight is one that the audience wants to see. None of the champions are really exciting to see. Lamon is more exciting to watch than any other champion right now. I am not looking for easy fight as I am taking on the best fighters out there.
Lamon Brewster on his faith
I believe God is going to judge me as far as what I need to do in the fight. I feel I will be victorious but there are certain things I need to do to win this fight
I’m type of fighter that doesn’t go in with premeditations. If those don’t work then you will be lost in the ring. I can’t tell you what’s going to work. Wladimir has matured and is not the same fighter he was in our first fight and I am not the same fighter that I was.
Lamon Brewster on Klitschko Brewster I
I can say this much. I gave the victory to God. He gave me strength to win and pulled me through that. That was a really tough fight for anyone that night, fighting for world title
The accusations that followed did put a cloud on my victory and my heart.
Lamon Brewster on Victories
Every fight I win is the greatest victory. It takes a lot of courage for a man to get in a ring period. Every victory to me is just as important as the other but put world title is number one.
Lamon on trainer, Buddy McGirt
Buddy is not only a great trainer but was a great fighter. He brings confidence to the fighter because he knows how to be a world champion in and out of ring. He does not take away from your style instead he takes it to another level. Buddy brought out stuff in me that had been laying there dormant.
Lamon Brewster on World Title Fight
Fighting for world title, doesn’t matter who I’m fighting. The fact is that I’m fighting for a world title. It is something I want my son to be proud of me achieving. It’s something that has lead me to this point. I tip my hat to Wladimir for this opportunity
Wladimir Klitschko on his progress as a fighter
I am not where I want to be but I am on my way. I have to start consistently winning fights.
Wladimir on the fight
I am looking forward to Saturday. Lamon Brewster is most exciting opponent out there now.
Lamon on being call a world champion and fighting overseas
You can’t call yourself a true world champion if you’re not willing to fight around the world. I feel that if its gods will for me to win it isn’t going to matter where I am or who I am in the ring with. No matter, god will be with me.
Brewster on his last visit to Germany
The people in Germany are pleasant people. They are good people over here and are great boxing fans. A fan is a fan.
I am a fair person and I give my best every time out so fans will appreciate that. All I ask is a fair fight in return. To bring better light and a name to boxing, we need fighters and referees willing to uphold the standards of boxing. I’m glad there are people like Klitschko, clean cut, well spoken, that’s what we need in boxing.
Brewster on coming back after eye injury
Always say hope for the best, expect the worst. I had worked so hard to get to this level in my prime and god heard me and helped me get back into boxing and back into ring. My eye is strong and I try not to think about the negative things, only positive things. I believe god will protect both me and Klitschko.
I have never disliked Wladimir. His image is good for boxing.
I feel stronger, harder than I did. I’m more focused. It makes for a
great fight. Wladimir Klitschko himself has matured.
Whenever you get two warriors to go into the ring you’re going to have a
fight. You’re going to see the best Lamon Brewster. I am the best
American born heavyweight out there today. Instead of allowing it to put pressure on me, I use it as aspiration.
I’ve been working on getting better at being me. I’m just being Lamon.
Wladimir Klitschko
I believe the audience is looking for exciting fights which we will have July 7th in Germany. Sometimes the title doesn’t have much except a name. All a matter of time.
I tried to unify the titles and it didn’t work so I said just be successful in defending my title.
Wladimir on Steward
I was looking for a coach who was respectful to my experience. Emmanuel respects my experience in the ring as a fighter and I enjoy the relationship a lot because of flexibility in our work. There is great respect from both sides.
New York—The heavyweight championship Fight of the Year is just a week away. Wladimir Klitschko, the IBF and IBO world heavyweight titlist, will defend his belts against former world champion Lamon Brewster in “The Rematch” on July 7 at the 20,000-seat Cologne Arena in Cologne, Germany.
In their first battle for the WBO championship, Brewster won the title with a fifth round technical knockout on April 10, 2004 in Las Vegas. The dramatic battle was stopped between the fifth and sixth rounds, after Klitschko had knocked down Brewster in the fourth round, but was saved by the bell. Brewster recovered and went on to score a spectacular win to take the title.
“This chance for revenge against Lamon Brewster is a dream come true,” said the 31-year old Klitschko. “He is without a doubt an extremely dangerous opponent, but I always hoped for chance to redeem myself. In the first fight, three years ago, I ran out of gas for some still unknown reason that I still can’t explain. But I am very happy to get back into the ring with Brewster.”
“I will knockout Klitschko again,” said Brewster, “and then no one will be able to say that the first win was a fluke. As fans saw in my knockout win over Luan Krasniqi in 2006, I have no problem fighting in Germany, and am happy to return there.”
Klitschko, a native of Kiev, Ukraine, has a ring record of 48-3, with 43 victories coming by way of knockout. Brewster is 33-3, with 29 KO’s, so the title bout is a true battle of knockout artists. Brewster was the WBO heavyweight champ from 2004-2006. Wladimir Klitschko captured Olympic gold in the heavyweight division in 1996 in Atlanta, and is the current IBF and IBO world heavyweight champion.
HBO World Championship Boxing will broadcast live from Germany at 5:00 PM/ET and 2:00 PM/PT, and replayed 10:30 PM/ET/PT.
Marc Fantich’s Fists of Fury Boxing Night at the Fights 22 June, 2007
Posted on | June 30, 2007 | 53 Comments
Who says that Pro Boxing is DEAD?… Well let me be the first to say that Pro Boxing is still ALIVE and WELL in the Rio Grand Valley as Marc Fantich produces yet another of his sixth in a row of SOLD OUT pro-boxing events. Marc’s ‘Fists of Fury’ sure did give the crowded venue what they were there for, as the Texas State Boxing Commissioner, Dickie Cole, sat ringside during Marc Fantich’s ‘Fists of Fury-Battle of the Belts’ double Texas Title fights in two different divisions, (Middleweight and Lightweight), took place.
The last three of the scheduled eight round main event middleweight title bout kept the crowd on their feet with exciting pro-boxing ring action between Monterey, Mexico’s reigning Middleweight Champion Fernando Vela and challenger, Victor Lares, of Corpus Christy, TX. The two fighters pounded serious blows, one after the other, again and again to each others bodies, while the thrilled crowd energized the confidence of each fighter with their noisy ecstatic cheers, feet stomping and delighted overjoyed shouts for one fighter to knock the other out!.. The excitement began right from the beginning of the first round when challenger Victor Lares of Corpus Christy knocked Champion Fernando Vela to the mat. The champ shaken and surprised by the blow that landed him on the mat was up in seconds and the brawl continued up until the last bell rang. These are the kind of fights that really do deserve to be on TV!…
The crowd was polled for their decision of whom should be the winning CHAMP after the bell rang by the announcer, Alex Del Barrio, while they awaited for the judges final score tally. Once the judges decisions was in hand the Alex Del Barrio read out the vote counts without calling a fighters name to hype the audience, “judges Ruben Garcia 73-78, Raul Ortega 75-76, Fred Ledesma 72-79”!… It worked, for after reciting the final tally and before the announcer could finish his statement after announcing to the crowd “…the new ‘Fists of Fury Texas Middleweight Champion Victor Lares…by judges decision!….” The happy and jubilant crowd erupted in a joyous cheer that could be heard beyond the Rio Grande Valley River and all the way down to the Gulf of Mexico!…
Other final tally’s ended with new ‘Fists of Fury Texas Lightweight Champion’ 135lb Miguel Galindo of Mexico City, MX being beat by Dallas, TX’s Hector Beltran in :10 seconds of the fourth round battle by TKO. Other action packed bouts ended up with San Antonio’s Osvaldo Martinez knocking out Houston Brad Bowers in the heavyweight division in 2:38. Before that 118lb Salitillo, MX’s Samuel Gutierrez was beat by Mexico City, MX’s Pedro Silva in a split decision, 37-38, 37-38, 38-37. On the other hand another Silva from San Luis, MX pulled an upset, as he out boxed Carlos Garcia from Reynosa, MX in the 130lb match-up by decision. Earlier on the first three match-ups were quick show performances, as Raymondville, TX’s Eric Molina TKO’ed Beaumont, TX’s heavyweight Tim Harris in the first round with recorded time of 2:02 in the first round. Monterey’s Gerardo Alvarado and Robert Torres from Pharr, TX gave a quick performance as Torres won by TKO 1:33 of the first round as did Rio Honda’s Angel Carriaga and Los Indios’s Jose Lupe Ledesma ended their bout with the quickness as Cariaga won by TKO 1:42 of the first round.
The events matchmaker was John “Boggie” Washington, Title Sponsors were the Rio Grande Valley’s Hosanna Health Care, USA Logistics Carriers, LLC and Miller Lite. There were a host of other locally represented community sponsors for the event. The event was aired live via the internet on www.b2now and www.b2livetv.com. The event is now available for On- Demand viewing @ www.b2livetv.com. For more updates on the McAllen production company log on often to www.fistsoffuryboxing.com for recent updates.
Written By: CeeCee Dogins – Worldwide Action Sports Magazine/Left Hook Magazine
Levens inks deal with PFC
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LEMOORE — He was a Central Valley mixed martial arts favorite that moved on to fight in some of the world’s top-tier organizations.
But Newport Beach’s Justin Levens is making a return to the Central Valley and the Tachi Palace Hotel and Casino on October 18th for the Palace Fighting Championship’s “Project Complete”.
“I’m very happy to be back fighting there. I have always loved fighting in Lemoore. The crowd and the fans are the best,” said Levens, who inked a 3-fight deal with the PFC recently. “It’s always a good high-energy level there. I have a good fan base there, they’re always happy to see me and I’m happy to fight for them.”
Levens has compiled a 9-6 record since starting his MMA career in May of 2004. He’s recently lost three straight fights in the International Fight League fighting for the Southern California Condors.
Levens is also a World Extreme Cagefighting and Ultimate Fighting Championship veteran. He’s fought some of the top competition in the sport.
“We were very interested in bringing Justin to the PFC from day one. He was a part of some of the most memorable bouts here at The Palace and he brings excitement,” said Tachi Palace Hotel and Casino Entertainment Director Christian Printup. “Justin’s career has kind of been a roller coaster the last year or year and a half. We expect him to come in looking to prove a point and make a statement. He’s a serious challenge for anyone at 185 pounds. It’s that simple. I think there are tremendous potential fights for him in the PFC.”
And Levens expects to make an immediate splash in the fan-friendly PFC, which has sold out three consecutive shows.
“I promise I will destroy whoever they put in front of me. I am on a mission to be one of the best fighters to ever walk in the cage/ring,” Levens said. “I want to get the title in the PFC and always put on a good fight for them.”
There has been no announcement on who Levens will debut against in the PFC in October.
But Printup expects Levens to vie for the vacant middleweight title right away.
“We’re honored and excited to be able to again give Justin a stage to display his tremendous skills for the great MMA fans in Central California,” Printup said.
Also confirmed for PFC 4 is a lightweight battle between Enseneda, Mexico’s Olaf Alfonso (5-7) and Hesperia’s Thomas Denny (12-15). The lightweight title will also be up for grabs when San Bernardino’s Shad Smith (9-7-1) puts his title on the line against Lemoore’s Poppies Martinez (9-3).
North Hollywood’s Lodune Sincaid (10-4), Fresno’s Jorge Evangelista (4-2-1), Merced’s Brian Granados (3-0) and Porterville’s Morris Aldaco (5-0) will also be in action.
Also the much anticipated pro debut’s of Hanford’s Luis Gonzalez and Hanford’s Jeremy Luchau are on tap.
Tickets go on sale on August 6th. with public tickets on sale at $25, $35 and $45. Tickets can be obtained through any tickets.com outlet, including the Internet, tickets can also be charged by phone by calling 1-800-225-2277 or in person at The Tachi Palace Gift Shop.
Von Flue out, McCartney in for welterweight title eliminator
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LEMOORE — Chris Botelho is obviously disappointed.
But the Hanford mixed martial artist isn’t dwelling on the fact that San Luis Obispo’s Jason Von Flue (12-8-1) was pulled from the Palace Fighting Championship’s “Step Up” card on July 19th at the Tachi Palace Hotel and Casino after being suspended by the California State Athletic Commission after his technical knockout loss to Luke Stewart at Strikeforce in San Jose on June 22nd.
“Disappointed is an understatement. I really wanted to fight this guy (Von Flue) and show people that I belonged fighting bigger name opponents,” Botelho said. “But stuff like this happens and you have to roll with it. I wasn’t training for him, I was training for a fight, and so either way it makes no difference.”
Now Botelho will take on Bakerfield’s Josh McCartney (1-1). McCartney was scheduled to take on Tulare’s Caleb Garcia (4-0), but Garcia was injured and forced to pull out of PFC 3.
“Unfortunately, Jason Von Flue was forced out of this fight due to a medical suspension as a result of a fight in Strikeforce. We all knew that was a possibility, so we had some back up plans in mind,” Tachi Palace Hotel and Casino Entertainment Director Christian Printup said. “I think it’s only fitting that Botelho and McCartney get the chance to finish the fight that they started in January. It’s a great fight and one that I know both guys want to finish convincingly. Those types of fights are special.”
At PFC 1, Botelho (4-2) and McCartney fought to a controversial no decision. In the second round McCartney caught Botelho with what was ruled as an unintentional groin strike and the fight was stopped.
At the time Botelho said he could have continued, but it was the fourth time he was struck in the groin and referee Herb Dean called the bout.
In the first round of the welterweight bout, McCartney had a point taken for a low blow.
In a post fight interview McCartney said, “I definitely didn’t hit him in the groin in the second round. He gave me his best shot and I smiled at him and I feel like he just didn’t want anymore. I’m very disappointed. I’d like to come back, though, and fight him again.”
The comments lit a fire under Botelho, who has gone on record as saying that he’s extremely happy to be fighting McCartney in place of Von Flue.
“Now I get to fight some one I dislike even more than Von Flue,” he said.
The 3-round bout is a welterweight title eliminator.
“The fact that it is a title eliminator is cool but I really don’t think that far ahead I take it one fight at a time, so I am not looking past the 19th. After that, then I will be thinking about the belt no need to add more pressure,” Botelho said.
McCartney is pleased to get back in the ring with Botelho.
“I’m very excited. I’ve been working hard,” McCartney said. “I think this time the win is going to be in my hands as long as it doesn’t get stopped early for some reason.”
PFC 3 “Step up” features two title fights and is the third consecutive sellout show and the fastest sellout in Central Valley MMA history.
Sacramento’s Dave Espinosa (3-0) takes on Porterville’s Shawn Klarzcyk (5-1) for the vacant bantamweight championship and Oroville’s Shawn Bias (10-4) challenges Minnesota’s Aaron Maldonado (4-0) for the vacant featherweight crown.
In one of the more highly anticipated debuts in recent memory, Las Vegas’ Dewey Cooper (0-0) tangles with Venice Beach’s Adam Smith (0-0) in a light heavyweight showdown.
In other bouts:
— Fresno’s Casey Olson (4-1) takes on Stockton’s Brandon Jinnies (2-5) in a lightweight bout.
— Lemoore’s Kenny Ento (6-2) fights Palika Drummondo (2-3) at middleweight.
— Calousa’s Ruben Villareal (11-13-3) takes on Tulare’s Rafael Del Real (4-5) in a heavyweight bout.
— In a welterweight fight, Lemoore’s Mickey Martinez (2-0-1) battles Bakersfield’s Robert Breslin (3-6-1).
— Sacramento’s Mark Munoz (0-0) makes his light heavyweight debut against Elk Grove’s Donny Easterling (0-2).
— In a featherweight bout, Fresno’s Ralph Lopez (2-0) meets Sacramento’s Louie Moreno (1-2).
— Lemoore’s Elvis Franco makes his pro featherweight debut against Anahiem’s Scott Brommage (0-2).
— In a lightweight fight, Las Vegas’ Sean Dizaiy (2-1) fights Palmdale’s Joe Calavitta (1-2).
— Visalia’s Mike Cook (3-1) tangles with Bakersfield’s Paul Mince (4-3) in a heavyweight bout.
— Coalinga’s Mario Rivera (3-4) meets Bakersfield’s Joe Chaidez (2-0) in the welterweight division.
— Sacramento’s Jeremy Freitag (4-5) returns to action at the Palace against Philadelphia’s Lamont Lister (3-2) in a light heavyweight showdown.
— Las Vegas’ Angelo Antuna (4-0) challenges Palmdale’s Seth Dikun in a featherweight fight.
— In a bantamweight eliminator, Jason Georgianna (3-0) takes on Visalia’s Brandon Miller (2-0).
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