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A NEW MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPION WILL BE CROWNED AT NEF 39

Tej zaum 24, 2019 FNU47 Cia ib saib

Tam sim TSO TAWM: Lewiston, Maine (Tej zaum 22, 2019) - Tshiab England Fights (NEF) returns to the Androscoggin Bank Colisee on Saturday, Lub rau hli ntuj 22 with its next mixed-martial-arts event, “NEF 39: ALL-AMERICAN.” Nyuam qhuav pib hnub no, the fight promotion announced the addition of an amateur title fight to the card. Carlton Charles (3-2) yuav fim Jordan Norman (2-1) for the vacant amateur middleweight belt.

Prior to entering the MMA ranks, Carlton Charles made his mark on the football field. He played for Windham High School in Windham, Maine and later led the team to a Class A title as an assistant coach. Charles went on to play fullback for the University of Maine Black Bears. He made his NEF debut in the summer of 2017 with a 23-second knockout win. He would top that performance with a 12-second knockout victory in February 2018. After an unsuccessful attempt at capturing the amateur welterweight title against Duncan Smith (5-3) last June, Charles returned to the cage one month ago in New Hampshire and picked up yet another first-round knockout win.

“Raws li ib txwm, I feel blessed and very grateful for the opportunity to fight for the belt,” said Charles. “I know Jordan has come a long way in this sport and is always training hard and improving. I will be looking to not be caught by one of those big meat hooks that he has for hands. He’s a big powerful guy, and I’m going to be training hard as always to be able to go out and perform to my best ability. I know my coaches will have me ready for this one! have no doubt in my mind the fans will be in for a real treat with this one.”

Jordan Norman has indeed come a long way since his NEF debut last June. He lost that evening via first-round knockout, but Norman would come firing back in his next two bouts. He won a split decision over John Assam (0-1) kawg lub caij nplooj zeeg, and just last month finished Greg Ishihara (0-1) in the second round. Norman represents the Bad Little Falls Dojo.

“I’m honored for the opportunity to get into the NEF cage and compete for the amateur title against someone like Carlton,” exclaimed Norman. “He and I will put on one hell of a show for the Lewiston crowd. Both of us come to fight and it won’t be any different on June 22nd. I have nothing but respect for him and his team. I’m excited for the task at hand and scrapping it out for the middleweight title.”

The middleweight title fight between Charles and Norman is the fourth already announced for the “NEF 39” card. Josh “Hook On” Harvey (6-0-1) is scheduled to defend the professional featherweight title against Jordan Downey (5-4), while Nate Boucher (4-3) will square off with Robert Presley (5-4) for the vacant amateur men’s flyweight belt, and undefeated Glory Watson (4-0) takes on Caree Hill (4-1) to crown NEF’s first amateur women’s flyweight champion. Also announced for the card, Jesse “Lub Viking” Erickson (9-7) faces Lewis Corapi (8-5) in a professional lightweight bout.

“NEF 39: ALL-AMERICAN,” will take place on Saturday, Lub rau hli ntuj 22, 2019 nyob rau ntawm lub Androscoggin Bank Colisee nyob rau hauv Lewiston, Maine with a bell time of 7 pm. Daim pib no yog rau cov muag khoom tam sim no nyob www.TheColisee.com.

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TOP AMATEUR PROSPECTS WILL MEET IN WOMEN’S FIGHT AT NEF 37

Lub ib hlis ntuj 10, 2019 FNU47 Cia ib saib

Bangor, Maine (Lub ib hlis ntuj 10, 2019) - Tshiab England Fights (NEF) will hold its next mixed-martial-arts event, “NEF 37: Sub Zero,” on Friday, Lub ob hlis ntuj 1, 2019 at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor, Maine. Nyuam qhuav pib hnub no, the promotion announced the addition of an amateur women’s flyweight fight to the card. Glory Watson (2-0) yuav siv sij hawm nyob rau hauv Rachael Lippert (4-2) ntawm ib tug sib ntaus luj ntawm 125-phaus.

Glory Watson made her mark in the NEF cage in 2018 with wins over Chelsea Tucker and Megan Rosado. It earned her a nomination in the “Rookie ntawm lub xyoo” category. She was the runner-up to fellow undefeated amateur rookie Zac Richard (3-0) in fan voting last month. Watson trains with Young’s MMA in Bangor. The fight with Lippert will be her first in her hometown.

“I’ve continued to train and challenge myself since my victory in Portland this past November,” said Watson.“I’m really excited to finally make my debut in my hometown to kickstart 2019 with a three-fight run streak over the next three months! I’m looking forward to my return to the cage and to show my supporters the hard work that I’ve been putting in to maintain my career with zero losses!"

Rachael Lippert is also riding a two-fight win-streak into this bout. Last month, she was victorious on a card in Minnesota put on by national promotion Legacy Fighting Alliance (LFA). She is a 25-year-old with a blue belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu representing Fearless MMA of Janesville, Wisconsin.

“I am happy to have the opportunity to travel and fight,” said Lippert. “At this point, we decided we weren’t going to accept higher weight or lower record fights. This fight is both of those things, but I looked up Glory and she looked like a banger of an opponent. I know how it is to work hard and not get to fight, so I am happy to fill the spot. I am looking forward to a great fight.”

NEF tus tom ntej mixed-martial-kev kawm cov kev tshwm sim, “NEF 37: SUB ZERO,” will take place on Friday, Lub ob hlis ntuj 1, 2019 at Cross Insurance Center in Bangor, Maine with a bell time of 8 pm. Tickets are on-sale now atwww.CrossInsuranceCenter.com.

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CRESPO OUT, MURPHY IN AGAINST ARNOLD IN NEF TITLE FIGHT

Tej zaum 31, 2018 FNU47 Cia ib saib

Portland, Maine (Tej zaum 31, 2018) – Earlier this week, Tshiab England Fights (NEF) officials were informed that Mike Crespo had been injured during his fight camp and would be unable to compete at “NEF 34: Home of the Brave” rau Lub rau hli ntuj 16 in Portland. Crespo had originally been scheduled to face Kam Arnold (3-0) for the vacant NEF MMA Amateur Bantamweight Championship. Killian Murphy (1-0) has stepped up to replace Crespo and take on Arnold at Aura for the 135-pound title in a scheduled five-round affair.

Murphy made his debut at “NEF 33” last month in Portland with an impressive victory over Krishna Scott (0-1) ntawm thawj-round kev knockout. He is no stranger to the winner’s circle. Murphy is a former Maine state wrestling champion, having captured a class-A title for Marshwood High School in Elliott in 2015. Hnub no, he trains with Nostos MMA in Somersworth, New Hampshire under the guidance of UFC signee, and former NEF Professional Lightweight Champion, Devin Powell (8-3). Murphy was originally scheduled to compete against Gabriel Diaz of Florida at “NEF 34,” but Diaz pulled out of that fight earlier this month.

“It’s an exciting turn of events to end up fighting for the 135-pound belt,” said Murphy. “The goal when I started this journey was to win that belt – and I am thankful for this opportunity. I want to thank NEF, my coaches, my teammates and supporters. June 16th, I’m taking that belt home to Nostos.”

Perhaps no other member of the NEF roster has had the run in the last twelve months that Kam Arnold has had. He has cut through three opponents in the first round like a hot knife through butter including an eleven-second knockout of veteran David Thompson last month at “NEF 33.” Arnold is a member of Central Maine Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu of Lewiston, Maine.

"Ua ntej tawm, I just want to say ‘thank you’ to Killian for accepting this fight, and also to Matt Peterson for finding me another opponent,” said Arnold when reached for comment. “Killian’s an up-and-coming, exciting fighter – and I’m excited to clash with him. I know he’s going to come ready and he’s going to be looking to shake up this division and make a statement. I’m going to continue to work hard, make an adjustment to the strategy and go balls-to-the-wall from there. This will be a great fight – and I will be NEF’s next 135-pound champ.”

“Nothing excites me more than when an athlete steps up on short notice and seizes an opportunity to grab glory – and that’s what Killian Murphy has done by agreeing to take this bout against an undefeated animal like Kam Arnold,” declared NEF co-owner and matchmaker Matt Peterson. “Kam has looked unstoppable since he debuted less than a year ago – and now we get to see him test himself against a decorated wrestler for a chance at NEF gold. As if this card wasn’t already summer fireworks – now we get to see two undefeated studs try to knock each other off over the course of a five-round championship fight. Nws tsis tau muaj zoo tshaj no!"

NEF tus tom ntej mixed-martial-kev kawm cov kev tshwm sim, “NEF 34: Home of the Brave,” will take place at Aura in Portland, Maine on Saturday, Lub rau hli ntuj 16, 2018. Tickets are on-sale now online at www.AuraMaine.com.

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BANTAMWEIGHT BOUT ADDED TO ALREADY-STACKED PORTLAND FIGHT CARD

Tej zaum 24, 2018 FNU47 Cia ib saib

Portland, Maine (Tej zaum 24, 2018) – Last week New England Fights (NEF) released the official card for its upcoming return to Aura in Portland, Maine. The mixed-martial-arts event, muaj cai “NEF 34: Home of the Brave,” is scheduled to take place on Saturday night, Lub rau hli ntuj 16, 2018 with a bell-time of 7:00 pm EDT. NEF matchmakers, Txawm li cas los, were still hard at work on adding fights to the card, and earlier today they announced the addition of an amateur bantamweight bout to the event. Henry Clark (3-4) yuav fim Dave Brown (1-3) ntawm ib tug sib ntaus luj ntawm 135-phaus.

The lead-up to “NEF 34” has been somewhat of a wild ride for Henry Clark. He was originally scheduled to face Florida’s Krishna Scott (0-1) on the card. Just prior to the announcement of the full fight card, Scott’s camp informed NEF that he was pulling out of the fight. Clark remained in training camp at the Choi Institute in Portland in the hope that NEF matchmakers would find him a replacement opponent. When Dave Brown stepped up to the plate, Clark was quick to accept the opportunity to fight in front of his hometown fans and friends once more.

“I’m so grateful that Dave Brown stepped up,” Hais Clark. “It takes a lot of guts to take a short notice fight. I would have fought anyone on a week’s notice if it meant fighting in Portland. It’s great motivation for me to finish up my camp knowing who I’m fighting. I’m coming to showcase and steal the show.”

Ib tug neeg uas North Andover, Massachusetts, Dave Brown is a three-fight veteran of the NEF cage. Prior to his time competing in MMA, Brown wrestled for Plymouth State University in Plymouth, New Hampshire. He will return to NEF after a three-year absence following his loss to Norman Fox in the spring of 2015. Brown, “‘Downtown’ Dave Brown” as he is known to his fans and friends, is looking forward to his return to action.

“I’ve seen Henry Clark in action and I have a lot of respect for his abilities,” said Brown when reached for comment. “But come June 16, I’m gonna take him down… all the way plawv nroog!”

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Mayhem in Mesquite XI this Saturday! Daim pib pib ntawm cia li $11

Tej zaum 17, 2017 FNU47 Cia ib saib

Mayhem in Mesquite XI

Tuff-N-Uff and The Casablanca Resort and Casino are proud to present it’s 11th “Mayhem in Mesquite” event this weekend!

The festivities kick off with official fighter weigh-ins at 6pm on Friday May 19th in the Casablanca Showroom followed by a FREE concert. Fan Halen will be rocking the house and getting fans ready for “Mayhem in Mesquite XI” on Saturday night!

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COMBATE AMERICAS HITS CASINO DEL SOL IN TUCSON, ARIZONA ON THURSDAY, PLAUB HLI 20

Plaub Hlis Ntuj 4, 2017 FNU47 Cia ib saib

LIVE ON AZTECA AMERICA

BANTAMWEIGHT MAIN EVENT:
ROMAN “EL GALLITO” SALAZAR VS. RICKY “EL GALLERO” PALACIOS

Middleweight Co-Main Event:
Kobe “The Stunna” Ortiz vs. Eddie “Crazy Face” Arizmendi

Ntau:
Welterweight: Benny Madrid vs. Chad Dietmeyer
Bantamweight: Randy Steinke vs. Irwin Rivera

Tickets for “Combate13” on sale now

NEW YORK – Plaub Hlis Ntuj 3, 2017 – Combate Americas announced today that it will bring its live Azteca America (10 p.m. THIAB) television event series to Tucson, Ariz. for the first-time ever on Thursday, Plaub Hlis Ntuj 20 with a stacked, 11-bout card at Casino Del Sol, headlined by a bantamweight (135 phaus) showdown between accomplished veteran Roman “El Gallito” Salazar (10-5-1) thiab knockout artist Ricky "Lub Gallero" Palacios (7-1).

Cov kev tshwm sim, “Combate13,” will also be distributed live on ESPN Latin America and by UFC Fight Pass® as a video on demand. It will air on TV Azteca in Mexico, the following night, Friday, Plaub Hlis Ntuj 21, ntawm 11 p.m. I.

Nyob rau hauv lub co-ntsiab kev tshwm sim, prolific finishers and Tucson rivals Kobe “The Stunna” Ortiz (15-5) thiab Eddie “Crazy Face” Arizmendi (17-7) will collide in a middleweight (185 phaus) contest.

Luv nqi los ntawm $20, tickets for “Combate13” are on sale at the Casino Del Sol box office (1-855-765-7829).

“We are excited to be bringing our live television series to a new market that has a reputation for being a great fight town filled with passionate fans and decorated combat sports athletes,” said Combate Americas President Alberto Rodriguez.

Also slated for action, Benny "Leej Tub" Madrid (9-3) yuav siv sij hawm nyob rau hauv Chad Dietmeyer (8-1) nyob rau hauv ib tug welterweight (170 phaus) sib ntaus sib tua, thiab kev mloog lus cov kws muaj txuj Randy Steinke (17-10-1) will face off with aggressive-minded, Blackzilians camp member Irwin “The Beast” Rivera (5-2) in another bantamweight contest.

Additional matchups will be announced soon.

Roman Salazar vs. Ricky Palacios

Lub 5-taw-7, 29-year-old Salazar of Scottsdale, Ariz. is a three-time Ultimate Fighting Championship® (UFC) veteran who will make his first start of 2017, and his first-ever in La Jaula.

In his last effort at WFF 32 nyob rau hauv Kaum ib hlis 19, 2016, Salazar defeated Gilberto Aguilar by way of unanimous decision.

Tsis tas li ntawd 29 xyoo ntawm hnub nyoog, the 5-foot-6 Palacios of Mission, Texas will put on the line a four-fight win streak that includes back-to-back finishes – a second round (3:14), one-punch knockout of Carlos Ricardo Diaz Lub rau hli ntuj 12, 2015, and a stunning, thawj round (1:00) head kick knockout of Benji Gomez at “Combate2” on Sept. 17, 2015 – as well as a “Fight of the Month” nominated, unanimous decision conquest of Brandon Royval at “Combate7” on May 9, 2016.

Also unbeaten (2-0-1) raws li ib tug kev boxer, Palacios has earned 5 ntawm nws 7 professional MMA career wins by way of (T)KO.

Kobe Ortiz vs. Eddie Arizmendi

Lub 6-taw, 35-year-old Ortiz is riding a two-fight win streak after producing back-to-back stoppages in his last two appearances – a third round (4:45) LEEJ TWG (punches) ntawm Dano Moore on Lub kaum hli ntuj 3, 2015, and a third round (:24) LEEJ TWG (punches) ntawm Brendan Tierney on Lub peb hlis ntuj 20, 2016.

Ortiz has notched 12 ntawm nws 15 hauj lwm yeej los ntawm txoj kev ntawm (T)KO los yog cuav.

Arizmendi is an 11-year veteran of the sport, and winner of his last two matchups. Rau Lub kaum hli ntuj 3, 2015, he forced Brendan Tierney to retire after the second round (5:00) of action and, on Lub peb hlis ntuj 5, 2016, he took a unanimous decision from Nick Salantri.

Benny Madrid vs. Chad Dietmeyer

Fighting out of Phoenix, Ariz., the 5-foot-10, 36-year-old Madrid has earned 8 ntawm nws 9 professional career victories by way of (T)KO los yog cuav.

Madrid will step into La Jaula after back-to-back, first round wins – a submission (rear-liab qab caj pas) ntawm Jeff Fletcher that came at the 1:26 mark of the opening round on September 18, 2015, and a knockout of Roberto Leon that occurred at the 1:10 mark of the first stanza of their matchup.

Dietmeyer is coming off a four-year layoff from competition. In his last start on March 30, 2012, he faced his toughest test to date in UFC and DREAM veteran Antonio McKee, taking McKee the distance of their fight before finding himself on the losing end of a unanimous decision.

Randy Steinke vs. Irwin Rivera

Lub 5-ko taw-9, 31-year-old Steinke of Payson, Ariz. will enter La Jaula for the first time after scoring back-to-back, first round submissions over just a two-week span, rau Ray Robinson thiab Guillermo Pena on Lub kaum hli ntuj 1, 2016 thiab Lub kaum hli ntuj 15, 2016, feem.

Rivera is a 5-foot-6, 28-year-old native of Windsor, New York who relocated to South Florida to join the famed Blackzilians camp. Rau hnub tim, three of his five career wins have come by way of (T)KO los yog cuav.

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Celebrate five years of 559 Fights with us!

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559 fights Goes Down April 21st In Fresno’s Tower Theatre

Friday, April 21st at 7pm

559 Fights returns to Fresno’s Tower Theatre with “559 Fights 55” on Plaub Hlis Ntuj 21, featuring a full slate of many of California’s hungriest and most exciting amateur MMA fighters.
The main event will feature top flyweight contender Samuel Fierro (6-2, Selma) as he tries to halt unbeaten 6-0 Sacramento fighter Mark Wirth’s tear through the state’s 125-pound rankings.

Prior to the highly anticipated headline bout, Daniel Campagna (3-1, Porterville) will hunt for his fourth win at the expense of Sacramento’s Josiah McHale (3-2) nyob rau hauv bantamweight txiav txim.

In the flyweight division, Fresno’s Austin Liu (2-1) and Merced’s Michael Alonzo (2-1) yuav ua tau raws li, with both fighters hungry to earn their third win.

Selma’s Bernabe Herrera (3-3) will enter the cage for the seventh time against Ridgecrest’s Emilio Horta (2-1) in the 155-pound division.

Daim pib pib ntawm cia li $25 and are available at the Tower Theatre box office or online at www.559fights.com. Yog xav paub ntxiv, thov hu rau 559-813-0307.

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Plaub Hlis Ntuj 21 at Tower Theatre in Fresno, California.

125: Selma’s Samuel Fierro (6-2) vs. Sacramento’s Mark Wirth (6-0)
135: Porterville’s Daniel Campagna (3-1) vs. Sacramento’s Josiah McHale (3-2)
125: Fresno’s Austin Liu (2-1) vs. Merced’s Michael Alonzo (2-1)
155: Selma’s Bernabe Herrera (3-3) vs. Ridgecrest’s Emilio Horta (2-1)
265: Fresno’s Ryan Yates (1-0) vs. Oakland’s Dwight Maters (2-1)
185: Fresno’s James Porter (1-1) vs. Castro Valley’s Alan Benson (0-1)
205: Fresno’s Jesse Vazquez (0-0) vs. Ridgecrest’s Joseph Gaceta (1-1)
145: Visalia’s Chris Luna (0-0) vs. Santa Barbara’s Emmanuel Gonzalez (0-1)
170: Goleta’s Bryan Rodriguez (0-1) vs. Sacramento’s Tony Magalahaes (0-0)
145: Porterville’s Christian Marron (0-2) vs. Dos Palos’ Conan Orozco (0-1)
185: Los Angeles’ Bako Agambonisye (0-0) vs. Auburn.’s Zach Linco (0-0)
265: Reedley’s Ruben Castaneda Jr. (0-0) vs. Fresno’s Aniken Robinson (0-0)

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IT’S NORTH AGAINST SOUTH IN NEW ENGLAND TURF WAR AT NEF 28

Lub peb hlis ntuj 16, 2017 FNU47 Cia ib saib

Tam sim TSO TAWM: Lewiston, Maine (Lub peb hlis ntuj 14, 2017) – Tshiab England Fights (NEF) presents its next mixed-martial-arts event “NEF 28: INVINCIBLE” nyob rau hnub Saturday, Plaub Hlis Ntuj 29, 2017 nyob rau ntawm lub Androscoggin Bank Colisee nyob rau hauv Lewiston, Maine. Nyuam qhuav pib hnub no, the fight promotion announced the addition of a professional catchweight bout to the card. Ricky Dexter (1-0) yuav fim Keenan Raymond (3-3) ntawm ib tug sib ntaus luj ntawm 160-phaus.

After a successful amateur career that saw him claim the NEF MMA Amateur Welterweight Title, Ricky Dexter made his pro debut last month at “NEF 27.” He was able to drop Matt Denning in the first round with a vicious body shot that had thousands in the Colisee cringing. The Bangor, Maine native will make his first appearance as a member of Young’s MMA at “NEF 28,” having previously fought under the banner of Team Irish.

“Keenan Raymond is coming to my home turf, and I’m going to show him how tough we are up North,” hais tias Dexter. “I’m new to the pro ranks, but I’ve got the work ethic of a seasoned vet. I’ve got the strength of a middle weight and the cardio like the Diaz brothers and I’m always looking for the finish. Hungry for April 29th!”

Representing Southern New England will be Providence, Rhode Island’s Keenan Raymond. A longtime competitor on the New England MMA scene, Raymond will look to work off some cage rust as he has not fought since January 2016. He is by no means a one-dimensional fighter. Raymond has displayed a solid foundation in both striking and mat work throughout his career with finishes coming by way of knockout as well as submission. He currently trains at Ricardo Cavalcanti Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Mayo Quanchi Judo and Wrestling.

“I’m sure Ricky’s a game opponent, but I can promise he’s never faced a force like me,” said Raymond. “I’m healthy and my versatility will finish this fight one way or another.”

New England Fights returns to the Androscoggin Bank Colisee in Lewiston, Maine with its next mixed-martial-arts event, “NEF 28: INVINCIBLE,” nyob rau hnub Saturday, Plaub Hlis Ntuj 29, 2017. Tickets are on sale now at the Colisee box office 207-783-2009 x 525 thiab hauv internet ntawm www.TheColisee.com.

Yog xav paub ntxiv nyob rau hauv cov kev tshwm sim thiab kev sib ntaus card tshiab, thov mus saib cov qib lub website ntawmwww.NewEnglandFights.com. Nyob rau hauv tas li ntawd, koj yuav saib NEF yeeb yaj duab ntawm www.youtube.com/NEFMMA/, follow the promotion on Twitter and Instagram @nefights, and join the official Facebook group “New England Fights.”

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COMBATE AMERICAS HITS BURBANK, CALIFORNIA ON THURSDAY, OB HLIS 16; LIVE ON AZTECA AMERICA AND UFC FIGHT PASS®

Lub ib hlis ntuj 25, 2017 FNU47 Cia ib saib

ATOMWEIGHT MAIN EVENT:
KYRA BATARA VS VANESA RICO FERNANDEZ

Featherweight Co-Main Event:
Erick Sanchez vs. Andres “The Bullet” Quintana

Ntau:
Erick “Ghost Pepper” Gonzalez vs. Danny “The Realist” Ramirez
Jose “Froggy” Estrada vs. George Hernandez

Tickets for “Combate11” on sale now
NEW YORK – Lub ib hlis ntuj 25, 2017 – Combate Americas today announced the main event – a women’s atomweight (105 phaus) showdown ntawm Kyra "Mogwai" Batara (5-4) and eight-time Spanish national Judo champion Vanesa Rico Fernandez (2-2) – as well as three additional bouts for the league’s 11^th nyob Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) kev tshwm sim, which takes place at Burbank Events Center in Burbank, California. rau Thursday, Feb. 16, and airs live on Azteca America (10 p.m. THIAB/PT) and UFC FIGHT PASS® (8 p.m. THIAB/5 p.m. PT).

The event will also air via tape delay in Mexico the following night, Friday, Jan. 20 ntawm 11 p.m. CT., on TV Azteca, S.A.B. de C.V. (BMV: AZTECA; Latibex: XTZA), one of the two largest producers of Spanish-language television programming in the world.

Luv nqi los ntawm $45, tickets for the event – “Combate11” – can be purchased online at ItsMySeat.com.

In the featherweight (145 phaus) co-main event between two of the sport’s fastest rising stars, Urijah Faber-kev tiv thaiv Erick Sanchez (7-2) will collide with Combate Americas newcomer Andres “The Bullet” Quintana (9-2).

Elsewhere on the live telecast, fellow knockout artists Erick “The Ghost Pepper” Gonzalez (5-1) thiab Danny “The Realist” Ramirez (5-2) will face off in a lightweight (155 phaus) attraction, while unbeaten, heavy-handed Jose “Froggy” Estrada (2-0) will take on submission artist George “Furious” Hernandez (4-3), also at lightweight.

Additional bouts for “Combate11”, including a flyweight (125 phaus) matchup featuring Heinrich “Ricky Scraps” Wassmer (4-1) ntawm Los Angeles, California., yuav muab tshaj tawm sai.

Kyra Batara vs. Vanesa Rico Fernandez

The 4-foot-11, 22-year-old Batara of Las Vegas, Nev. has been unstoppable in La Jaula, lub Combate Americas tawb, winning all three of her matchups, including a second round (4:13) TKO of Jenny “The Phoenix” Silverio that Batara produced in an unprecedented manner – a ground and pound assault with Silverio locked in a “twister,” the patented submission move created by Batara’s famed mentor, Eddie Bravo.

Making her U.S. debut, Rico Fernandez (2-2) of Alicante, Spain holds a second-degree black belt in Judo and is a 13-year member of the Spanish national Judo team and former national freestyle wrestling champion. Her two professional MMA career victories to date both came by way of submission.

Erick Sanchez vs. Andres Quintana

The 5-foot-10, 26-year-old Sanchez of Sacramento, California. is an explosive finisher who will enter La Jaula for the third time in his career, on a three-fight winning streak.

The Team Alpha Male member has put away all three of his last opponents by way of (T)KO los yog cuav, including his last adversary – Mike Segura – whom Sanchez forced to tap out from a rear-naked choke just 50 seconds into their meeting at Combate Americas last Plaub Hlis Ntuj 18.

Fighting out of Roswell, N.M., the 6-foot-, 25-year-old Quintana is another devastating force who has earned all but one of his nine professional career wins by way of (T)KO.

Quintana will attempt to bounce back from his only loss in nearly five years – a first round (2:10) LEEJ TWG (body kick and punches) at the hands of Adrian Diaz, rau Tej zaum 19.

Erick Gonzalez vs. Danny Ramirez

The 5-foot-10, 25-year-old Gonzalez of Torrance, California. will risk a three-fight win streak, including two consecutive victories under the promotion of Combate Americas.

Gonzalez has notched four of his five professional wins to date via (T)KO. Nyob rau hauv nws cov nag pib, he handed Cuban upstart Yoandy Carrillo his first career defeat by way of TKO (punches) nyob rau hauv lub thib ob puag ncig (3:13) sib ntaus sib tua.

A native of Los Angeles and former U.S. Tubrog nkoj, lub 5-ko taw-9, 27-year-old Ramirez fights out of Sacramento and, like his opponent, has claimed victory in all but one of his five conquests, ntawm (T)KO.

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Jose Estrada vs. George Hernandez

In less than one year as a professional, the 5-foot-6, 26-year-old Estrada, known best to his fans as “Froggy,” has already earned the reputation of a brutal puncher, scoring first-round knockout wins in each of his two starts, both of which took place in La Jaula.

The Fillmore, California. resident made a mark in his professional debut, putting Jonathan Quiroz flat on his back with a single punch in just under two minutes.

The 5-foot-10, 35-year-old Hernandez of Santa Rosa, California. will seek his first win under the Combate Americas banner, and attempt to stop a three-fight skid.

After turning professional just two years ago at age 33, Hernandez cruised to victory in his first four bouts, defeating three of his opponents by way of submission and the fourth by way of TKO.

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