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2016 Olympic Bronze medalist Nico Hernandez Shines in professional debut win at home

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Tramaine “El Enano Poderoso” Williams decisions Eduardo “Trueno” Garza to improve to 10-0
Neeco “Rooster” Macias crows after
Dominant victory over Cesar Soriano
“KO Noche de Boxeo: History Begins”
RESULTADOS OFICIALES
Nico Hernandez (R) is a future star
(all pictures by Charles Yellowfeather / KO Noche de Boxeo)
MULVANE, Kansas (Marzo 25, 2017) — A future star was born last night as 2016 medallista de bronce olímpico Nico Hernandez turned in a stellar performance in his professional debut, parada Palmadita “Slacks” Gutiérrez in the fourth round of the “KO Noche de Boxeo: History Begins” evento principal, which aired live on CBS Sports Network from Kansas Star Arena in Mulvane, Kansas.
“KO Noche de Boxeo: History Begins” was presented by KO Night Boxing LLC, in association with Kansas Star Casino, and sponsored by Miller Lite, Mel Hambelton FORD and TITLE Boxing.
The large, hometown crowd of more than 3,100 had Hernandez (1-0, 1 KO) pumped to start the fight, in which he quickly established himself as the clear aggressor. The 21-year-old settled down in the second, showing his full arsenal of punches, as he banged Gutierrez’ body and also landed effectively upstairs.
Hernandez cut off the ring in the third, often trapping Gutierrez (0-3) on the ropes, where he unloaded punishing punches that started to take its toll on the gutsy Las Vegas fighter. Hernández’ dominance continued in the fourth, even as he surprisingly switched from orthodox to southpaw stance, hurting Gutierrez until his corner asked the referee to halt the action.
Nico Hernandez (R) pounded Pat Gutierrez
“It doesn’t get better than this,” a beaming Hernandez said after the fight. “It means so much for me to bring boxing to Wichita, to all of Kansas, for these awesome fans. I started switching up a little because it was worked. I’d like to get back fighting again en dos meses.
“I wasn’t to thank KO Night Boxing. This was the way I pictured it. As I was waiting in the tunnel, I could hear the crowd chanting my name. This was a great night of boxing. I want to bring more shows here.
“Luchando aquí esta noche was much different than fighting in the Olympics (in Brazil). Esta noche they were cheering me, they booed me at the Olympics no matter who I fought because I was an American.”
En la pelea co-estelar, gifted New Haven (Connecticut) zurdo Tramaine “El Enano Poderoso” Williams improved his undefeated record to 10-0 (3 KOs), displaying special ring skills on his way to an impressive eight-round unanimous decision over tough Eduardo “Trueno” Garza (6-2, 2 KOs).
A classic boxer, Williams also showed some pop esta noche, dropping Garza twice, once in the first round and again in the third. Williams, who made his promotional debut for Roc Nation Sports, rolled to victory by scores of 79-71 dos veces y 78-72.
Tramaine Williams (R) outclassed Eduardo Garza
“I performance okay,” Williams commented. “The last two rounds I was a little winded but I hadn’t been in the ring for two years. We knew he dropped his chin when he jabbed; I followed the game plan and it worked. He fought his butt off, he didn’t come to lose. Ahora, Quiero pelear con los mejores. Vamonos!”
Relentless junior middleweight Neeco “Rooster” Macias (15-0, 8 KOs), fighting out of Tehachapi, California, enhanced his reputation as a rising contender on the regional scene, assaulting his game Mexican foe, Cesar Soriano (26-35-1, 16 KOs), from the opening bell until the very end for a hard-fought win by eight-round unanimous decision.
A southpaw known for his non-stop motor, Macias connected with punches thrown from every conceivable angle, leaving Soriano no room to move or time to catch his wind, to win by scores of 80-71, 79-72, 78-73).
Neeco Macias had too much for Cesar Soriano
“I feel like I could have done better,” Macias admitted. “My opponent came to fight eight rounds and we respect for each other. Todavía estoy aprendiendo. Everybody has a game plan until they get hit. I didn’t move like I should have. I thank my opponent for giving me a fight I can learn from.

“I was surprised he took so many punches, but he’s a veteran and I didn’t underestimate him. I trained hard and needed every bit of it. I’m getting better and I’m coming back strong to make boxing more exciting.”

Fighting for the first time since last August, Kansas favorite Jeff Page, Jr. (18-3, 12 KOs) dropped Missouri veteran Steve “The Spoiler” Caminante (26-34-1, 16 KOs) three times for a first-round technical knockout victory in a fight contested at a 186-pounds catchweight.
En una pelea sin título, Kansas State junior middleweight champion Efrain Morales (5-0, 2 KOs) permanecido invicto, stopping fellow Kansan Robert Alexander Seyan (2-6, 2 KOs) en la primera ronda.
Kansas featherweight Eric Vargas (2-0, 1 KO) lanzó una blanqueada, winning all four rounds against pro-debuting Kevin “Indio” García.
Kansas cruiserweight Juan Hollingsworth (1-0) won his pro debut by way of a four-round unanimous decision over Raymond Gray (1-2),
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Complete results & post-fight presser conference quotes below:
RESULTADOS OFICIALES
(Winners listed first each fight)
MAIN EVENT – JUNIOR BANTAMWEIGHTS
Nico Hernandez (1-0, 1 KO), Wichita, Kansas
WTKO4 (2:32)
Pat Gutierrez (0-3), Las Vegas, Nevada
Co-estelar – Pesos pluma
Tramaine Williams (19-0, 3 KOs), New Haven, Connecticut
WDEC8 (79-71, 79-71, 78-72)
Eduardo Garza (6-2, 2 KOs), Pal View, TX
cruceros
Juan Hollingsworth (1-0, 1 KO), Winfield, Kansas
WDEC4 (40-36, 40-36, 39-37)
Raymond Gray (1-2, 0 KO), Columbia, MO
catchweight (186 libras.)
Jeff Page, Jr. (18-3, 12 KOs), Andover, Kansas
WTKO1 (2:36)
Steve Walker (26-34, 18 KOs), Hannibal, MO
JUNIOR medianos
Neeco Macias (15-0, 8 KOs), Tehachapi, TAL COMO
WDEC8 (80-71, 79-72, 78-73)
Cesar Soriano (26-35-1, 16 KOs), Ciudad de México, México
Efrain Morales (5-0, 2 KOs), Garden City. Kansas
WTKO1 (1:46)
Robert Alexander Seyam (2-6, 2 KOs), Wichita, Kansas
Pesos pluma
Eric Vargas (2-0, 1 KO), Garden City, Kansas
WDEC4 (40-36, 40-36, 40-36)
Kevin Garcia (0-1), Rio Rancho, NM
INFORMACIÓN:
Gorjeo: @Kansas_Star, @Neonstarmedia, @KONightBoxing
Siga en Twitter & Instagram: @Nicomhernandez & @Tramaine_Midget and ABT Films on Twitter @abtfilms
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2016 Olympic bronze medalist Nico Hernandez Joins elite group Saturday night in pro debut “KO Noche de Boxeo: History Begins”

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Marzo 25 on CBS Sports Network live from Kansas Star Arena

MULVANE, Kansas (Marzo 20, 2017) –– 2016 Olympic bronze medalist Nico Hernandez will join an elite group este sábado night as he makes his professional debut in the “KO Noche de Boxeo: History Begins” evento principal, ventilación (9 p.m. Y / 6 p.m. PT) on CBS Sports Network live from Kansas Star Arena in Mulvane, Kansas.
“KO Noche de Boxeo: History Begins” is presented by KO Night Boxing LLC, in association with Kansas Star Casino, and sponsored by Miller Lite, Mel Hambelton FORD and TITLE Boxing.
In his six-round bout against upset-minded Las Vegas (Nevada) peso mosca Patrick Gutiérrez (0-2), Wichita-native Hernandez will become only the fourth United States Olympic medalist in the last 40 years to make his pro debut at home in a nationally televised main event.
The other three members of this special quartet, all Olympic gold medalists and pro debut winners, include Hall of Famer “Azúcar” Ray Leonard (Febrero. 5, 1977, in Baltimore, Maryland, campeón del mundo dos veces Mark Breland y retador al título mundial Paul “Super Fly” Gonzales.
“Es una gran sensación,” the 21-year-old Hernandez said from training camp. “I am feeling some pressure but, once I’m in the ring, everything goes away. There definitely is some pressure on me because I’m fighting where everybody knows me in my hometown. Así, No puedo perder. En las olimpiadas, all the Americans there gave me more energy to win. I didn’t want to lose in front of my people. Fighting at home will push me to do my best.
“I’m not really focused on fighting on national television. I’m going out there to put on a boxing clinic and, if the knockout comes, Viene. If it happens, it happens, but not going in there looking for a knockout. I’m used to fighting only three rounds (como aficionado) pero, as the fight goes on, I’ve always gotten better. Six rounds do give me more time to work on my opponent and do more damage.”
Picture gallery below from Nico Hernandez’
open workout/meet-and-greet this past Saturday in Wichita
prospecto invicto Tramaine “El Enano Poderoso” Williams (9-0, 3 KOs), a gifted southpaw from New Haven (Connecticut), takes on Texas featherweight Eduardo Garza (6-1, 2 KOs) en la co-característica de ocho rondas.
Opening the televised segment of the card, en un partido de ocho asaltos, is a potentially explosive junior middleweight throw-down between unbeaten Neeco “Rooster” Macias (14-0, 8 KOs), of Palm Desert, California, and Mexican veteran Cesar Soriano (26-34-1, 16 KOs).
Andover (Kansas) crucero Jeff Page, Jr. (17-3, 11 KOs) se reúne Steve “The Spoiler” Caminante (26-33, 18 KOs), from Hannibal (MO), in the six-round television swing bout.
También peleando en la cartelera, en combates separados de cuatro asaltos, are Kansas St. campeón mediano junior Efrain Morales (4-0, 1 KO), from Garden City (Kansas), vs. Wichita’s Robert Alexander Sevam (2-5, 2 KOs), Garden City featherweight Eric Vargas (1-0, 1 KO) vs. pro-debutante de Nuevo México Kevin “Indio” García, and Winfield (Kansas) crucero Juan Hollingsworth will make his pro debut vs. Raymond Gray, de Columbia, Misuri.
Todas las peleas y los luchadores están sujetos a cambio.
Precio de las entradas son $115.00 (ringside, filas 1 & 2), $75.00 (asientos de piso, filas 3-5), $60.00 (asientos de piso, floor rows after 1-5), $35.00 (lower bowl) y $25.00 (upper bowl). Suites seating up to 22 people are available to purchase for $2,500 (includes non-alcohol beverages and food).
Tickets are available to purchase at www.kansasstarcasino.com/entertain/arena owww.ticketmaster.com. All ages show.
Las puertas abren a 5:00 p.m. Connecticut con el combate de apertura programada en 6:00 p.m. Connecticut.
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INFORMACIÓN:
Gorjeo: @Kansas_Star, @Neonstarmedia
Siga en Twitter & Instagram: @Nicomhernandez & @Tramaine_Midget and ABT Films on Twitter @abtfilms
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Undefeated featherweight Tramaine Williams Added to “KO Noche de Boxeo” TV card co-feature

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2016 medallista de bronce olímpico Nico Hernández
Headlines “History Begins” in pro debut
Marzo 25 on CBS Sports Network live from Kansas Star Arena
MULVANE, Kansas (Marzo 14, 2017) – El invicto prospecto de peso pluma Tramaine “El Enano Poderoso” Williams has been added to the televised portion of the March 25º “KO Noche de Boxeo: History Begins” tarjeta, featuring the professional debut of 2016 medallista de bronce olímpico Nico Hernandez.
“KO Noche de Boxeo: History Begins” se transmitirá en vivo (9 p.m. Y / 6 p.m. PT) on CBS Sports Network from Kansas Star Arena in Mulvane, Kansas.
Wichita native Hernandez will meet upset-minded Las Vegas (Nevada) peso mosca Patrick Gutiérrez (0-2) en el evento principal de seis rondas.
“KO Noche de Boxeo: History Begins” is presented by KO Night Boxing LLC, in association with Kansas Star Casino, and sponsored by Miller Lite, Mel Hambelton FORD and TITLE Boxing.
En la pelea co-estelar a ocho asaltos, the 24-year-old Williams (9-0, 3 KOs) faces tough Texan Eduardo Garza (6-1, 2 KOs) in Williams’ Roc Nation Sports promotional debut. The most notable victory to date for the slick southpaw from New Haven (Connecticut) is a six-round “excluir” decision over previously undefeated Isaac Zarate (5-0) en Oklahoma.
Undefeated junior middleweight prospect Neeco “Rooster” Macias (14-0, 8 KOs), of Palm Desert, California, battles Mexican veteran Cesar Soriano (26-34-1, 16 KOs) in the eight-round televised opener.
Former Kansas St. campeón de peso semipesado Jeff Page, Jr. (17-3, 11 KOs), fighting out of Andover (Kansas), takes on former USA Midwest champion Steve “The Spoiler” Caminante (26-33, 18 K0s), from Hannibal (MO), in an eight-round cruiserweight match.
También peleando en la cartelera, en combates separados de cuatro asaltos, are Kansas St. campeón mediano junior Efrain Morales (4-0, 1 KO), from Garden City (Kansas), vs. Wichita’s Robert Alexander Sevam (2-5, 2 KOs), Garden City featherweight Eric Vargas (1-0, 1 KO) vs. pro-debutante de Nuevo México Kevin “Indio” García, and Winfield (Kansas) crucero Juan Hollingsworth will make his pro debut vs. Raymond Gray, de Columbia, Misuri.
Todas las peleas y los luchadores están sujetos a cambio.
Precio de las entradas son $115.00 (ringside, filas 1 & 2), $75.00 (asientos de piso, filas 3-5), $60.00 (asientos de piso, floor rows after 1-5), $35.00 (lower bowl) y $25.00 (upper bowl). Suites seating up to 22 people are available to purchase for $2,500 (includes non-alcohol beverages and food).
Tickets are available to purchase at www.kansasstarcasino.com/entertain/arena owww.ticketmaster.com. All ages show.
Las puertas abren a 5:00 p.m. Connecticut con el combate de apertura programada en 6:00 p.m. Connecticut.
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INFORMACIÓN:
Gorjeo: @Kansas_Star, @Neonstarmedia
Follow Nico Hernandez on Twitter & Instagram @Nicomhernandez and ABT Films on Twitter @abtfilms
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Undefeated prospect Neeco “Rooster” Macias Ready to crow & scratch in Kansas

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2016 medallista de bronce olímpico Nico Hernández
Headlines “History Begins” in pro debut
Marzo 25 on CBS Sports Network live from Kansas Star Arena
Neeco “Rooster” Macias
(courtesy of Sheer Sports)

MULVANE, Kansas (Marzo 9, 2017) – Rising junior middleweight prospect Neeco “Rooster” Macias will put his undefeated record on the line Marzo 25against Mexican veteran Cesar Soriano en una pelea de ocho asaltos, en “KO Noche de Boxeo: History Begins”, featuring the professional debut of hometown hero Nico Hernandez, la 2016 medallista de bronce olímpico.

“KO Noche de Boxeo” se transmitirá en vivo (9 p.m. Y) en CBS Sports Network from Kansas Star Arena in Mulvane, Kansas.
One of only two U.S. men boxers to medal at the 2016 Juegos Olímpicos de Río de Janeiro, Brasil, Wichita native Hernandez. will face upset-minded Las Vegas (Nevada) peso mosca Patrick Gutiérrez (0-2) en el evento principal de seis rondas.

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In association with Kansas Star Casino, KO Night Boxing LLC is the licensed promoter of “KO Noche de Boxeo: History Begins”, which is being sponsored by Miller Lite, Mel Hambelton FORD and TITLE Boxing.
Macías, de 25 años (14-0, 8 KOs), luchando desde Palm Desert, California, adquiere “portero” Soriano (26-34-1, 16 KOs) in the opening televised bout. The extremely aggressive fighting Macias, who is the reigning World Boxing Council’s (CMB) United States junior middleweight champion, Actualmente ocupa el puesto n. 13 por la Asociación de Boxeo de Estados Unidos (USBA).
En breve, Macias is an energized-bunny boxer, always going forward, throwing an arsenal of punches from every conceivable angle. His fan-friendly style, in addition to his rooster persona, makes him an instant favorite wherever he fights. Kansas fans there to support Hernandez will probably take to Macias before the first bell.
“I never chose my nickname,” Macias explained. “I fought a lot in the amateurs between Los Angeles and Fresno, where there are a lot of Latino fans. They started calling me, Gallo, which is Spanish for Rooster. In my fourth fight, I did a little rooster dance and scratched. Entonces, I was more dramatic, and eventually I started crowing. I crow and scratch before, during and after my fights, so I better live up to my nickname and keep winning.
“We don’t just focus on techniques on camp, I go through some insane, hardcore workouts. Everybody gets tired in the ring but I train very hard and always find my second wind during fights because I train so hard. I’ve been doing it this way for the past five years. I have a good coach, my father (Al), who pushes me. I never reach a plateau in workouts. We even steal workouts from other gyms. Pero, boxing is 80-percent mental and with the Adrenalin rush from fighting in front of large crowds, mentalmente, I have to be strong to physically do what I do in the ring.”
Macias is getting close to breaking into the world ratings. Two of his last three fights have been shown on CBS Sports Network, both live from Las Vegas, including his USNBC-winning fight against previously undefeated Rolando Garza (9-0), the former member of the Mexican National Boxing Team. Macias took the fight to Garza fight from the opening bell, never letting up during this action-packed fight, until the referee stopped the fight in the fifth round.
“Everybody hits the wall and I did against Garza in the fourth round,” Macias said, “but I got my second wind and finished him off in the fifth. I’ve gotten better since that fight, demasiado. I’m not a Floyd (Mayweather Jr.)-like fighter, so I’ve been working on my defense, keeping my hands high, elbows close to my body. I’m smothering opponents now, not giving them leverage, and I haven’t been getting cut like I did in my earlier fights.
“I’m going to show fight smarts early, fighting in flurries and pressuring him inside to make him uncomfortable, and then wear him down for the middle and late rounds. The ‘Rooster’ is going to pressure him; tap, tap, tap to the body, until things settle down and then start digging punches to his head and body. I’m doing everything to come out of this fight 15-0.”
Soriano has won his last two fights. He is the former Fecarbox and WBC Mundo Hispano lightweight champ. As a “portero,” he has tested the likes of world title challengers Jean Ware y Ionut Dan Ion, as well as top contenders such as Kevin Bizier y Logan McGuinness.
Precio de las entradas son $115.00 (ringside, filas 1 & 2), $75.00 (asientos de piso, filas 3-5), $60.00 (asientos de piso, floor rows after 1-5), $35.00 (lower bowl) y $25.00 (upper bowl). Suites seating up to 22 people are available to purchase for $2,500 (includes non-alcohol beverages and food).
Tickets are available to purchase at www.kansasstarcasino.com/entertain/arena
o www.ticketmaster.com. All ages show.
Las puertas abren a 5:00 p.m. Connecticut con el combate de apertura programada en 6:00 p.m. Connecticut.
TITLE Boxing is the official apparel and gloves partner for Knockout Night Boxing.
INFORMACIÓN:
Gorjeo: @Kansas_Star, @Neonstarmedia
Follow Nico Hernandez on Twitter & Instagram @Nicomhernandez and ABT Films on Twitter @abtfilms
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Real life “Rocoso” moment at hand for Las Vegas’ Patrick Gutiérrez

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Make or break fight for underdog vs.
2016 medallista de bronce olímpico Nico Hernández
Marzo 25 on CBS Sports Network live from Kansas Star Arena
MULVANE, Kansas (Febrero 23, 2017) – Peso mosca Patrick Gutiérrez is going into his nationally-televised, principal enfrentamiento evento, Marzo 25 in Kansas with high expectations against pro-debuting 2016 Olympic junior flyweight bronze medalist Nico Hernandez. Gutierrez is training hard in Las Vegas for his scheduled six-round “Boxeo nocturno Knockout: History Begins” headline bout to derail hometown hero Hernandez’ coming out party
“This fight is make or break for me,” the 22-year-old Gutierrez said about his ‘Rocky’-like moment. The crowd won’t bother me because I enjoy fighting in front of large crowds. I’ve learned the hard way that, fighting my opponent in his backyard, I can’t leave it in the hands of the judges. I watched Nico fight in the Olympics. I have a lot of respect for him and was proud of him for winning the bronze medal for our country. Pero, I also saw some flaws from the fight that he lost. He’s in trouble if he hasn’t corrected those flaws.”
“Boxeo nocturno Knockout: History Begins” se transmitirá en vivo CBS Sports Network. En 9:00 p.m. Y from Kansas Star Arena in Mulvane, Kansas. Knockout Night Boxing LLC is the licensed promoter of the March 25º evento, in association with Kansas Star Casino, and it is sponsored by Miller Lite, Mel Hambelton FORD and TITLE Boxing.
The CBS Sports Network all-star announcing team for “History Begins” will include Hall-of-Famer Jim “J.R.” Ross, Sean Wheelock y Joey Varner. Justin Roberts will be the ring announcer.
Hernández, 21, was a highly-decorated amateur boxer (94-5) who is like a sports franchise in his hometown of Wichita.
A national Taekwondo champion as a youngster, Gutierrez played football in high school, at least until he realized that he had stopped growing, eliminating the possibility that he’d ever play college football. He had always liked combat sports and decided to try boxing.
“I fell in love with boxing right away,” Gutierrez admitted. “I live in the fight capital of the world, Las Vegas, y Floyd Mayweather (Jr.) was at his prime there when I first started boxing. I boxed in California (condado de Orange) and won a three-day tournament there as an amateur. I decided to turn pro but, due to some broken promises, I didn’t make my pro debut for two years. Así, I just focused on training. I broke my wrist in the second round of my first fight but decided to stick with boxing. Seis meses después, I fought a California kid (Alexander Enriquez) in Los Angeles and felt that I had won all four rounds. I could tell because the large crowd was silent throughout the fight. I’ve learned the hard way, the past four years, but I’m still young and getting better every day. I had an easy fight scheduled for Marzo 11 cuándo (promotor) John Andersen called offering me this fight. I wanted to restart my career and jumped at the opportunity to fight Nico. I decided to take the risk to fight an Olympic medalist in his hometown. I just love fighting and I’m not going there to lose.”
The eight-round co-feature shapes up as a southpaw battle between a rooster and bull. Rising junior middleweight star Neeco “Rooster” Macias (14-0, 8 KOs) puts his undefeated record on the line against dangerous Arturo “El Toro” Crespin (13-8-1, 4 KOs). Macias is a showman from Palm Desert, California, whose non-stop style makes him an instant fan favorite wherever he fights. Su “Rooster” persona will be perfect for his first pro fight in Kansas.
Kansas cruiserweight Jeff Page, Jr. (17-3, 11 KOs), will open the televised portion of card in a six-round bout against an opponent to be determined.
Scheduled to fight on the non-televised undercard, in separate four-round matches, are four Kansas boxers: Kansas State junior middleweight champion Efrain Morales (4-0, 1 KO), súper mediano Marcio Navarro y pluma Eric Vargas (1-0, 1 KO). They will all face opponents to be determined.
Todas las peleas y los luchadores están sujetos a cambio.
Precio de las entradas son $115.00 (ringside, filas 1 & 2), $75.00 (asientos de piso, filas 3-5), $60.00 (asientos de piso, floor rows after 1-5), $35.00 (lower bowl) y $25.00 (upper bowl). Suites seating up to 22 people are available to purchase for $2,500 (includes non-alcohol beverages and food).
Tickets are available to purchase at www.kansasstarcasino.com/entertain/arena
o www.ticketmaster.com. All ages show.
Las puertas abren a 5:00 p.m. Connecticut con el combate de apertura programada en 6:00 p.m. Connecticut.
TITLE Boxing is the official apparel and gloves partner for Knockout Night Boxing.
INFORMACIÓN:
Gorjeo: @Kansas_Star, @Neonstarmedia
Follow Nico Hernandez on Twitter & Instagram @Nicomhernandez
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2016 Olympic bronze medalist Nico Hernandez Set for pro debut on Knockout Night Boxing card

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“History Begins”
Marzo 25 on CBS Sports Network live from Kanas Star Arena

2016 medallista de bronce olímpico Nico Hernández
Press Conference quotes below
(All pictures courtesy of Courtney Wells / Kansas Star)
MULVANE, Kansas (Febrero 16, 2017) – 2016 Olympic junior flyweight bronze medalist Nico Hernandez will make his professional boxing debut at home on Sábado, Marzo 25 (9 p.m. Y / 6 p.m. PT) en CBS Sports Network. He will headline “Boxeo nocturno Knockout: History Begins” live from Kansas Star Arena in Mulvane, Kansas.
A press conference was held today at Kansas Star to announce the show, as well as Hernandez signing a promotional contract with Knockout Night Boxing LLC, the promoter of the March 25º evento, in association with Kansas Star Casino and sponsored by Miller Lite. Neon Media Sports & Entertainment is the parent company of Knockout Night Boxing.
“I reached the highest-level I could in my amateur career and it was time for me to turn pro,” Hernandez dijo. “I’ve always wanted to make my pro debut in my hometown, Wichita. My plan is to do it like Terence Crawford has done in Omaha. I’m hoping it works out as well for me. I signed with Knockout Night Boxing because they’re really going to work with me and I like what they want to do.”
The all-star announcing team for “History Begins” will include Hall-of-Famer Jim “J.R.” Ross, Sean Wheelock y Joey Varner, mientras Justin Roberts serves as ring announcer.
The 21-year-old Hernandez’ long anticipated pro debut will be against flyweight Patrick Gutiérrez (0-2), fighting out of the fight capital of the world, Las Vegas (Nevada), en el evento principal de seis rondas.
Hernandez was a highly-decorated amateur boxer (94-5) whose accomplishments, in addition to capturing a bronze medal at the 2016 Olympics in Brazil, include eight-time Ringside World Championships and six-time consecutive Silver Gloves National Championships winner, así como 2014 National Golden Gloves gold medalist.
Patrick Gutiérrez (L), promoter John Anderson and Nico Hernandez
Undefeated rising junior middleweight star Neeco “Rooster” Macias (14-0, 8 KOs) adquiere Arturo “El Toro” Crespin (13-8-1, 4 KOs) en la co-característica de ocho rondas. Macias is a colorful, fan-friendly fighter from Palm Desert, California, who is the reigning World Boxing Council (CMB) United States 154-pound division champion.
Kansas cruiserweight Jeff Page, Jr. (17-3, 11 KOs), will open the televised portion of card in a six-round bout against an opponent to be determined.
Scheduled to fight on the non-televised undercard, in separate four-round matches, are four Kansas boxers: Kansas State junior middleweight champion Efrain Morales (4-0, 1 KO) caras Brandon Philips (1-2); crucero Chris Harris (2-2-2, 2 KOs), súper mediano Marcio Navarro y pluma Eric Vargas (1-0, 1 KO) will meet opponents to be determined.
(L-R) — Jeff Page, Jr., Patrick Gutiérrez, promoter John Andersen, Eric Vargas and Efrain Morales
Todas las peleas y los luchadores están sujetos a cambio.
Precio de las entradas son $115.00 (ringside, filas 1 & 2), $75.00 (asientos de piso, filas 3-5), $60.00 (asientos de piso, floor rows after 1-5), $35.00 (lower bowl) y $25.00 (upper bowl). Suites seating up to 22 people are available to purchase for $2,500 (includes non-alcohol beverages and food). Tickets are available to purchase via pre-sale mañana (Viernes, Febrero. 17), a partir de 10 a.m. Connecticut (use presale code: KOBOX), en www.kansasstarcasino.com/entertain/arena. Entradas a la venta este sábado (Febrero. 18) en 10 a.m. Connecticut en www.kansasstarcasino.com/entertain/arena, y
Las puertas abren a 5:00 p.m. Connecticut con el combate de apertura programada en 6:00 p.m. Connecticut.
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Nico Hernandez: “I want to thank everybody for coming here today to Kansas Star. I also want to thank my opponent for stepping up. I’m training hard and don’t take anything for granted. I hope to put on a great show.”
Patrick Gutiérrez: “I want to thank Nico and his team. He represented our country so well and I’m honored to be fighting him in five weeks. Es una gran pelea, make or break for me. If I can pull it off, it’ll be a jump start for my career. I plan to put on a good show. I’m coming to fight and I’ll be putting in a lot of hard work.”
Jeff Page, Jr.: “I want to thank everybody here. It’s been fun watching Nico fight and I’m blessed to be fighting on his pro-debut card.”
Efrain Morales: Thank you for this opportunity. It’s an honor to be fighting on the same card as Nico’s pro debut. I’m grown up watching Nico fight and I’m excited to be on hi card,”
Eric Vargas: “It’s a huge opportunity for me to fight on Nico’s card. I’m coming out big.”
Mike Garrow, CEO, Deportes estrella de neón & Entretenimiento: “En primer lugar, Me gustaría agradecer a, on behalf of “‘Knockout Night Boxing’ en CBS Sports Network, all fighters here today and also those competing on the card, Sábado, Marzo 25º, at Kansas Star Arena. It is you that fans are coming to see and we are excited once again to provide a platform with ‘Knockout Night Boxing’ for you to showcase your skills and dedication to the sport. That is one of the core philosophies of the ‘Knockout Night Boxing’ serie: to provide a platform for the stars of mañana – hoy – to shine on Saturday, Marzo 25º. Wichita’s own Olympic medalist, Nico Hernandez, will make his pro debut as he takes on Patrick Gutierrez from Las Vegas. History will begin!
“In closing, we would like to thank you, fans and media, for coming out today to support ‘Knockout Night Boxing’ on CBS Sports Network and we look forward to you also being part of ‘History Begins’ en sábado, Marzo 25º.”
John Andersen, Promotor, Boxeo nocturno Knockout: “Let me start by saying what an absolute pleasure it’s been working with Kansas Star. Our mission Knockout Night Boxing is to help put Kansas on the boxing map. What better way to do that than announcing our signing of Olympic bronze medalist Nico Hernandez to the Knockout Night Boxing Team? I feel having Nico fight in his hometown, in the main event on CBS Sports Network, is exactly what an Olympian like Nico deserves for what he’s accomplished, not only for himself, but for the state of Kansas. It is such an honor for us to showcase him in the main event, en la televisión nacional, for the boxing world to see.
“This is a can’t-miss show, loaded with Kansas fighters like Jeff Page, Jr., Efrain Morales, Eric Vargas and others. Let’s not forget that ‘Knockout Night Boxing’ series is known for putting on well matched fights and this card will not disappoint. Nico will have his hands full with Patrick Gutierrez. I also would like to announce the return of Neeco “Rooster” Macias on our series. You guys will be in for a real treat watching this kid fight. He is one of a kind. Come support your very own Nico Hernandez in what will really be a can’t-miss show where ‘History Begins!”
Dan Ihm, Vicepresidente & Gerente General, Kansas Star: “I’m very excited about today’s announcement of this event that will be held right behind me in Kansas Star Arena. We’ve hosted a lot of events – equestrian, MMA and national entertainment acts – but this will be the first time it’s boxing. We’re very excited.”
Pete Meitzner, City Councilor from Hernandez’ district in Wichita: “On behalf of the mayor (Jeff Longwell) and City Council, we’re so proud of and excited for Nico. He’s elevated the excitement in this city (Wichita), state and country. For him to continue his story here in the next stage of his life is great. I want to thank Kansas Star and Boyd Gaming for all they do.”
Adam Roorbach: Director ejecutivo, Kansas Athletic Commission: “Para el pasado 2 1/2 año, since I’ve been on the commission, we’ve had some great fights It’s exciting for Mr. Hernandez to make his pro debut in Kansas. I’m familiar with some of these other (combatientes) faces from fights in Kansas and I’m glad they will be able to showcase their skills here on a larger stage. I’m looking forward to the fights.”
Lewis Hernandez, trainer/father of Nico Hernandez: “This is an opportunity we’ve been waiting for a long time. I want to thank Patrick for stepping up. We don’t take anybody lightly. This is going to be a great fight.”
INFORMACIÓN:
Gorjeo: @Kansas_Star, @Neonstarmedia
Follow Nico Hernandez on Twitter & Instagram @Nicomhernandez
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BLUE CHIP PROSPECTS JAROD TRICE & TYRELL FORTUNE RETURN TO BELLATOR MMA CAGE AT BELLATOR 171 INSIDE KANSAS STAR ARENA ON JAN. 27

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BRAZILIAN PHENOM BRUNA ELLEN ALSO ADDED TO STACKED UNDERCARD

HOLLYWOOD, CALIF. — (Jan. 13, 2017) – A pair of heavyweight fights featuring undefeated blue chip prospects Jarod Trice(1-0) y Tyrell fortuna (1-0) have been added to the Bellator.com-streamed preliminary card of Bellator 171 at the Kansas Star Arena on Jan. 27.

Also added to the preliminary portion of Bellator 171 es Ellen brown (2-1), que tomará en Carmella James (Debut) in a female flyweight clash. The new additions join a competitive undercard that is highlighted by a middleweight fight pitting the undefeated Chris Harris (7-0) contra Jordan Young (5-0), con Gaston Reyno (6-1, 2 NC) versus Justin Overton (3-2).

A catchweight bout putting Melvin Guillard (32-16-2, 3 NC) against knockout artist Chidi Njokuani (16-4, 1 NC) will serve as the evening’s main event, while fans will have the opportunity to see the return of “The King of Kansas” David Rickels (17-4, 2 NC) in a lightweight co-main event fight with Aaron Derrow (14-8). Undefeated phenom A. J. McKee (6-0) se enfrentará a Brandon Phillips (6-2) in a featherweight feature fight and Kansas’ own Jessica Middleton (1-0) desafíos Alice Yauger (4-4) in a female flyweight bout on the SPIKE-televised main card.

Las entradas para Bellator 171: Guillard vs.. Njokuani empieza en $24 y están a la venta enKansasStarEventCenter.com, así como Ticketmaster.com. El evento será transmitido en vivo y gratis por SPIKE en 9 p.m. Y/8 p.m. Connecticut, while preliminary action will stream on Bellator.com and the Bellator Mobile App.

A highly touted wrestling prospect out of Detroit, Michigan, Jarod Trice will make his second appearance inside of the Bellator MMA cage and is looking to build off of an impressive professional debut. The 27-year-old standout was awarded three All-American honors, as well as a National Title at 120 kg and two Greco Roman National Titles, prior to joining the Bellator MMA fray in 2016. Now Trice is looking to make a name for himself in the world of MMA, after delivering an exceptional performance in his first career win over Tommie Britton at Bellator 167 just over one month ago. Kansas’ Kevin Woltkamp (1-2) will challenge Trice, and will look to play the role hometown spoiler when he competes in front of thousands of friends and family.

After earning state championships in nearly every national age-group in both freestyle and Greco-Roman wrestling during high school, Fortune went on to compete at Grand Canyon University’s highly acclaimed program, where he was named the 2013 Division II Wrestler of the Year, taking home a NCAA Division II championship in the process. el portland, Ore. native began his career under the direction of Bellator MMA last year, earning a sensational first round knockout victory in his debut at Bellator 163. The 26-year-old now hopes to preserve his unblemished record when he enters the cage for the second time against Will Johnson, who will be making his professional debut.

Hailing from Sao Paulo, Brasil, Ellen enters the bout looking to build off the momentum she came into Bellator with after signing with the Viacom-owned promotion last year. The flyweight prospect began her professional career with back-to-back victories in 2015, including one victory coming after a brilliant knockout win in the opening round of action. Ahora, the 20-year-old Brazilian makes her second appearance under the Scott Coker-led promotion in the same venue where she made her debut.

Completar Bellator 171: Guillard vs.. Njokuani Tarjeta principal:

175 libras. Catchweight Main Event: Melvin Guillard (32-16-2, 3 NC) vs. Chidi Njokuani (16-4, 1 NC)

Lightweight Feature Fight: David Rickels (17-4, 2 NC) vs. Aaron Derrow (14-8)

Característica de peso pluma de Lucha: A. J. McKee (6-0) vs. Brandon Phillips (6-2)

Flyweight Feature Fight: Jessica Middleton (1-0) vs. Alice Yauger (4-4)

Tarjeta Preliminar:

Mediano preliminar Bout: Chris Harris (7-0) vs. Jordan Young (5-0)

Peso pluma Preliminary Combate: Gaston Reyno (6-1, 2 NC) vs. Justin Overton (3-2)

Weltereweight Combate preliminar: Will Lavine (Debut) vs. Domo Garcia (Debut)

Peso Welter preliminar Bout: Encuentro casual (8-2) vs. Jake Lindsay (11-5)

De peso gallo preliminar Bout: Johnny Marigo (2-0) vs. Joe Fulk (4-4)

Peso Welter preliminar Bout: Manny Meraz (8-3) vs. Scott Heston (4-1)

Ligera pelea preliminar: Craig Farley (Debut) vs. Mike Breeden (Debut)

Peso pesado preliminar Bout: Jarod Trice (1-0) vs. Kevin Woltkamp (1-2)

Peso pesado preliminar Bout: Tyrell fortuna (1-0) vs. Will Johnson (Debut)

Peso mosca preliminar Bout: Ellen brown (2-1) vs. Carmella James (Debut)

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RISING STAR A.J. MCKEE RETURNS TO ACTION WITH FEATHERWEIGHT BOUT AGAINST BRANDON PHILLIPS AT BELLATOR 171 INSIDE KANSAS STAR ARENA ON JAN. 27

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KANSAS’ OWN JESSICA MIDDLETON MAKES SPIKE DEBUT DURING FLYWEIGHT BOUT AGAINST ALICE YAUGER

GASTON REYNO ADDED TO STACKED PRELIMINARY CARD

HOLLYWOOD, CALIF. - (Jan. 12, 2017) – A featherweight feature fight pitting A. J. McKee (6-0) contra Brandon Phillips (6-2) se ha agregado a la tarjeta principal SPIKE-televisada de Bellator 171 at the Kansas Star Arena on Jan. 27.

Adicionalmente, Kansas’ own Jessica Middleton (1-0) se enfrentará a Alice Yauger (4-4) in a female flyweight clash, while Uruguayan knockout artist Gaston Reyno (6-1, 2 NC) highlights a stacked preliminary card when he meets Justin Overton (3-2).

The evening’s main event features a 175-pound catchweight showdown between MMA veteran Melvin Guillard (32-16-2, 3 NC) and knockout specialist Chidi Njokuani (16-4, 1 NC). “The King of Kansas” David Rickels (17-4, 2 NC) also returns to the Bellator cage, as he will take on Aaron Derrow (14-8) in a lightweight feature fight.

Las entradas para Bellator 171: Guillard vs.. Njokuani empieza en $24 y están a la venta en KansasStarEventCenter.com, así como Ticketmaster.com. Additional main and preliminary card bouts will be announced in the coming weeks.The event will be broadcast live and free on SPIKE at 9 p.m. Y/8 p.m. Connecticut, while preliminary action will stream on Bellator.com and the Bellator Mobile App.

McKee enters the Bellator MMA cage undefeated and continues to prove that he is one of the top young prospects in the sport of MMA. With each of McKee’s six professional fights coming under the direction of Bellator MMA, the 21-year-old Team BodyShop product has made a name for himself from day one, showing both exceptional power and elusiveness every time he steps into the cage. After finishing each of his first five opponents with opening round victories, “Mercenary” was finally taken the distance in his most recent bout with Ray Madera, earning a hard-fought unanimous decision win atBellator 166. Un nativo de Long Beach, Calif., McKee will return to the Midwest in search of his first win of 2017.

Taking his ninth professional fight, 27-year-old Brandon Phillips will participate in the main card action for the first time in his Bellator MMA career. Phillips began his professional career with a bang, delivering five consecutive victories, con cuatro knockouts, and earning well-deserved attention from the Scott Coker-led promotion. Phillips made his Bellator MMA debut in 2016, collecting a unanimous decision victory over Chuka Willis en Bellator 159. After recording finishes in five of six career wins, the Oklahoma City native will make the short trip up North to Kansas Star Arena, where he will have the opportunity to add to that impressive total.

Fighting out of Wichita, Kansas, 28-year-old Jessica Middleton will look to add to her impressive professional debut, a clutch victory over Ellen brown at last year’s Bellator 159 when she competes on Jan. 27. Following an undefeated amateur career, the hometown favorite now hopes to preserve her unblemished professional mark in a flyweight fight with Alice Yauger. An eight-fight veteran of MMA, Yauger enters the bout having won each of her last two contests and three of her past four. Hailing from Arlington, Texas, the 38-year-old Yauger hopes to use her experience advantage when she makes her promotional debut against the younger Middleton.

Making his fourth appearance under the Bellator MMA banner, Reyno enters the bout in search of his third win under the promotion and second in a row. A native of Montevideo, Uruguay, Reyno has delivered finishes in each of his six career victories, including five straight first round stoppages to begin his professional career. “Tonga” will now direct his attention to Kansas Star Arena and Jan. 27, where he will look to build off of an impressive knockout win over L.J. Hermreck at Bellator 159.

Actualizado Bellator 171: Guillard vs.. Njokuani Tarjeta principal:

175 libras. Catchweight Main Event: Melvin Guillard (32-16-2, 3 NC) vs. Chidi Njokuani (16-4, 1 NC)

Lightweight Feature Fight: David Rickels (17-4, 2 NC) vs. Aaron Derrow (14-8)

Característica de peso pluma de Lucha: A. J. McKee (6-0) vs. Brandon Phillips (6-2)

Flyweight Feature Fight: Jessica Middleton (1-0) vs. Alice Yauger (4-4)

Tarjeta preliminar actualizado:

Mediano preliminar Bout: Chris Harris (7-0) vs. Jordan Young (5-0)

Peso pluma preliminar Bout: Gaston Reyno (6-1, 2 NC) vs. Justin Overton (3-2)

Weltereweight Preliminary Bout: Will Lavine (Debut) vs. Domo Garcia (Debut)

Peso Welter preliminar Bout: Encuentro casual (8-2) vs. Jake Lindsay (11-5)

De peso gallo preliminar Bout: Johnny Marigo (2-0) vs. Joe Fulk (4-4)

Peso Welter preliminar Bout: Manny Meraz (8-3) vs. Scott Heston (4-1)

Ligera pelea preliminar: Craig Farley (Debut) vs. Mike Breeden (Debut)

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WORLD SERIES OF FIGHTING ANNOUNCES SEVEN-BOUT PRELIMINARY CARD FOR WSOF33: GAETHJE VS. DUGULUBGOV MEGA-EVENT IN KANSAS CITY ON FRIDAY, Octubre. 7

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Undercard headlined by much-anticipated rematch
between bantamweight stars Chris Gutierrez and Timur Valiev

Vivo, three-hour NBCSN telecast begins at 11 p.m. Y
Preliminary bout card to stream live on WSOF.com at 8 p.m. Y

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LAS VEGAS (Siete. 1, 2016) - Serie Mundial de Lucha (www.WSOF.com) has announced a stellar and complete, seven-fight preliminary bout card, headlined by a much-anticipated rematch between rival bantamweight (135 libra) estrellas Chris “El Guapo” Gutierrez (9-1-1) y Timur "Lucky" Valiev (10-2), for the star-studded, WSOF33: Gaethje vs. Extravagancia de doble cartelera del campeonato mundial de Dugulubgov en el Auditorio Municipal de Kansas City en Kansas City, Usted. en Viernes, Octubre. 7, vivir en NBCSN en 11 p.m. Y/8 p.m. PT.

The preliminary bout card will stream live, en su totalidad, en un reproductor de vídeo embebido en WSOF.com, a partir de las 8 p.m. Y/5 p.m. PT, immediately before the unprecedented, three-hour telecast of the six-fight main card that will be headlined by a world lightweight (155 libra) title fight between reigning, campeón invicto Justin "Lo más destacado" Gaethje (16-0) de Safford, Ariz. y contendiente número uno Ozzy Dugulubgov (8-2) de Nueva York, N.Y.

Precios desde $20, entradas para WSOF33: Gaethje vs. Dugulubgov go on salemañana, Viernes, Siete 2 en la taquilla del Auditorio Municipal de Kansas City, así como en línea en Ticketmaster.com y WSOF.com.

The rematch between the 5-foot-9, 25-year-old Gutierrez of Greenville, Texas and the 5-foot-6, 26-year-old Valiev of Albuquerque, N.m. via Makhachkala, Daguestán, Russia will unfold less than eight months after the two went to war in a see-saw battle for three full rounds in Garden Grove, California. en Febrero 20.

After the closing bell, Gutiérrez, walked away with a controversial, decisión dividida, leaving unfinished business between the two prolific athletes.

Leading off the undercard, undefeated submission ace Bryce "Thug Nasty" Mitchell (6-0) will face off with fellow rising star and knockout artist Brandon Phillips (6-1) en un peso pluma (145 libra) duelo.

Uno de los mejores prospectos del MMA, the ferocious, 5-pie 9, 21-year-old Mitchell of Searcy, Arca. has notched all six of his professional wins to date via submission in the first round of action. He made his promotional debut at WSOF27 in Memphis, Tenn. en Enero 23, refinamiento Jorge Medina with a rear-naked choke at the 1:02 marca de la primera ronda.

Phillips of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. is a hard-hitting striker who has earned four of his six professional career wins, hasta ahora, por medio de (T)KO. El 5 pies 6, 26-year-old is coming off a unanimous decision victory over Chuka Willis en Bellator 159 en Julio 22.

Elsewhere on the WSOF33 preliminary card, mundialmente clasificado Jesse Brock (22-8) will make his World Series of Fighting debut opposite dangerous finisher Bekbulat Magomedov (16-1) en un gallo (135 libra) chatarra.

En su última salida, the 5-foot-4, 34-year-old Brock of Boise, Idaho notched his sixth consecutive victory, forcing Olly Bradstreet to tap out from a rear-naked choke in the third round (3:57) of their bout at Bellator 155 en Mayo 20.

El 5 pies 8, 25-year-old Magomedov of Makhachkala, Dagestan will look to rebound from his sole loss to date, a split decision to Josh Colina, at WSOF26 on Diciembre 18. Antes de la pelea, Magomedov had gone unbeaten since his professional debut in 2011.

Abu "Gladiador" Azaitar (12-1-1, 1 NC) of Cologne, Germany will square off with “Mad” Mike Arrant (15-11) of Las Vegas in a welterweight (170 libra) inclinación.

In a second welterweight matchup, Magomed Magomedkerimov (17-5) de Makhachkala, Dagestan will lock horns with Bobby "Super Duper" Cooper(12-6) of Knob Noster, Usted.

Streaking finisher Islam Mamedov (13-1) de Jersey City, N.J. a través de Derbent, Dagestan will face battle-tested veteran Alonzo “Zo Diddy” Martinez (40-19) of Papillion, Nebraska. en el peso ligero.

In middleweight (185 libra) acción, three-time UFC veteran Bruno “Carioca” Santos (14-2) of Macae, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil will make his World Series of Fighting debut against Xtreme Couture team member Clinton Williams (11-4) of Las Vegas.

WSOF33: GAETHJE VS. DUGULUBGOV

TARJETA PRINCIPAL (Live on NBCSN)

World Series of Fighting Ligera Evento Principal del Campeonato:
Justin Gaethje (Campeón) vs. Ozzy Dugulubgov (Desafiador)

World Series of Fighting semipesado Campeonato Co-Main Event:
David Branch (Campeón) vs. Vinny Magalhaes (Desafiador)

Ligero: Jason alta vs. Joao Zeferino
Ligero: Brian Foster, vs. Luiz Firmino
Welter: Abubakar Nurmagomedov vs. John Howard
De peso pesado: Shawn Jordan contra. Ashley Gooch

TARJETA PRELIMINAR (Live on WSOF.com)

Peso gallo: Chris Gutierrez vs. Timur Valiev
Peso gallo: Jesse Brock vs. Bekbulat Magomedov
Welter: Abu Azaitar contra. Mike Arrant
Ligero: Islam Mamedov vs. Alonzo Martinez
Welter: Magomed Magomedkerimov vs. Bobby Cooper
Peso pluma: Bryce Mitchell contra. Brandon Phillips
De peso medio: Bruno Santos vs. Clinton Williams