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LFA RETURNS TO OKLAHOMA WITH ANOTHER WORLD TITLE

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LFA DITU
FEATHERWEIGHT WORLD TITLE FIGHT
TO THE “SOONER STATE” IN AUGUST
LFA 18 – AGUILAR vs. RADER

Ekitaldi nagusia:
LFA FEATHERWEIGHT CHAMPION
KEVIN “ANGEL OF DEATH” AGUILAR
vs.
LFA #1 CONTENDER
JUSTIN “DARTH” RADER
Munduko luma TITLE
CO-zita nagusia:
BRENDAN ALLEN
vs.
CHRIS HARRIS
Middleweight Showdown
SPECIAL ATTRACTION:
UFC VET
MIKE “THE TRUTH” JACKSON
vs.
Cris Cyborg’s older brother
RAFAEL “JACKAL” JUSTINO
WELTERWEIGHT WAR
OSTIRALA, AUGUST 4th AXS telebistan BIZI
FIRELAKE ARENA in SHAWNEE, OKLAHOMA
Sarrerak ORAIN salgai daude StubWire.com
HOUSTON, Texas – Legacy Aliantza Fighting (LFA) CEO Ed Soares announced today that the promotion will be bringining a featherweight world title fight to Oklahoma to kick off a busy August schedule.
LFA ekitaldi nagusia 18 will feature the return of LFA featherweight champion Kevin “The Angel of Death” Aguilar. He will put his title on the line against LFA featherweight #1 contender Justin “Darth” Rader in one of the most highly-anticipated featherweight title fights of the year. LFA 18 – Aguilar vs. Rader takes place Ostirala, August 4th at the FireLake Arena in Shawnee, Oklahoma. Txartel nagusia osoan zuzeneko telebistaz egingo dira eta AXS telebistan nazionala 9 p.m. ETA / 6 p.m. PT.
“LFA is bringing a featherweight world title fight to Oklahoma at LFA 18,” Esanda Soares. “Kevin Aguilar is the LFA featherweight world champion and one of the most exciting prospects in the sport. He won the title with one of the best knockouts of the year at LFA 4. Aguilar will defend his title for the first time against Justin Rader, who is a world-class grappler and the #1 contender. Rader earned his shot at the title with his big win at LFA 15.”
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Aguilar (12-1) has long been considered one of the top pound-for-pound prospects in MMA. otsailean, the final Legacy FC featherweight champion strengthened that argument by capturing the inaugural LFA featherweight title against his longtime rival Damon Jackson with one of the most talked about knockout victories of the year. The proud Texan trains alongside LFA welterweight champion Derrick Krantz in Longview, Texas, but will have his first title defense on the road. Aguilar will put his title on the line when he heads into enemy territory to face one of the most revered fighters in the state of Oklahoma.
“I’ve been training nonstop and getting ready for defend my title. Now I get to show everyone what I’ve been working on,” Aguilar explained. “I’m looking forward to fighting in enemy territory, because that is the life of a champion. I will win over the crowd with an exciting fight. Justin Rader is a world-class grappler and I’m excited that he signed the paperwork. He has earned his shot. I have been training harder than I have ever trained before and I can’t wait to defend my title at LFA 18.”
Rader (7-2) is one of the most decorated grapplers to hail from a state that is synonymous with grappling. The proud Oklahoman is a two-time IBJJF no-gi jiu-jitsu world champion as a black belt, he is a 2013 ADCC Submission Grappling World Championship bronze medalist, and he was the runner-up in the Oklahoma high school wrestling championship in 2005. Rader also holds the distinct honor of being Rafael Lovato Jr.’s first black belt in jiu-jitsu. Rader will now look to add the biggest piece of hardware to his massive trophy case when he vies for the LFA featherweight title.
“I’m fighting The Angel of Death. His nickname says it all,” Rader exclaimed. “Kevin Aguilar is without a doubt, the best fighter I have ever faced. He is extremely dangerous, seasoned, and his fight demeanor is second to none. He stays at home and doesn’t force anything. The best opponents always pull the best out of me. I just fought a little over a week ago, so to be able to turn around and fight for the title four weeks later is a great opportunity. When opportunity knocks, I answer.”
co-nagusia LFA gertatuz 18 will feature a high-stakes middleweight showdown between two of the most popular middleweight prospects in the promotion. Brendan Allen (7-2) returns to the LFA Octagon after engaging in a five-round war with Eryk Anders for the inaugural LFA middleweight title in the main event of LFA 14. He came up short on the judge’s score cards, but won over a large new fan base due to the entertaining title contest that is a front-runner for “Urteko Fight”. Allen now looks to bounce back into title contention when he faces Chris Harris (9-1) in the co-main event of LFA 18. Harris is coming off a dominant win over Cortez Coleman in the co-main event of LFA 15 Azken hilabetea. He utilized his impressive striking skills throughout the contest and is eager to do the same next month in the co-main event of LFA 18.
LFA 18 will also feature a special attraction at welterweight. Rafael “Jackal” Justin (2-1) will make his LFA debut just six days after his younger sister Cris “Cyborg” Justino fights for the UFC women’s featherweight tile at UFC 214. He will meet UFC vet and wildly popular media personality Mike “Egiaren” Jackson (0-1) who holds the impressive distinction of being one of only a handful of fighters to make their professional MMA debut in the UFC.
Gaur egun iragarri Txartela Nagusia (AXS telebistan telebistaz tan 9 p.m. ETA / 6 p.m. PT)
Gertaera nagusiak | Featherweight Title Bout (145 lb)
– Kevin Aguilar (12-1) vs. Justin Rader (7-2)
Co-gertaera nagusia | Middleweight Bout (185 lb)
– Brendan Allen (7-2) vs. Chris Harris (9-1)
Welterweight Bout (170 lb)
– Braden Smith (8-1) vs. Chancey Foxworth (6-4)
Welterweight Bout (170 lb)
– Rafael Justino (2-1) vs. Mike Jackson (0-1)
Bantamweight Bout (135 lb)
– Tyler Shinn (8-3) vs. Chris Kelades (9-3)
Arina Bout (155 lb)
– Daryl Wilson (6-1) vs. Jarrod Card (16-8-1)
Irailean, Legacy FC and RFA officials announced that they would be merging to form the premier developmental organization in Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) Urtarrilean hasita 2017. Legacy FC and RFA have launched the careers of over 100 Hori MMA Pinnacle iritsi UFC lehiatzen arabera kirolariak.
LFA 18 will serve as the third LFA event to take place in the state of Oklahoma after the merger. Legacy FC visited “The Sooner State” seven times before the merger. Further information about LFA 18 laster jakinaraziko da. The LFA of osoan txartela nagusia 18 zuzeneko telebistaz egingo da eta AXS telebistan nazionala 9 p.m. ETA / 6 p.m. PT.

Please visit LFAfighting.com for bout updates and information. LFA Facebook-en dago Legacy Aliantza Fighting. LFA Instagramen ere dago @LFAfighting and Twitter at @LFAfighting.
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2016 Olympic Bronze medalist Nico Hernandez Shines in professional debut win at home

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OHARRA berehalako
Tramaine “The Mighty Midget” Williams decisions Eduardo “Thunder” Garza to improve to 10-0
Neeco “Rooster” Macias crows after
Dominant victory over Cesar Soriano
“KO Night Boxing: History Begins”
Emaitza ofizialak
Nico Hernandez (R) is a future star
(all pictures by Charles Yellowfeather / KO Night Boxing)
MULVANE, Kansas (March 25, 2017) — A future star was born last night as 2016 Olympic bronze medalist Nico Hernandez turned in a stellar performance in his professional debut, gelditu Pat “Slacks” Gutierrez in the fourth round of the “KO Night Boxing: History Begins” main event, which aired live on CBS Sports Network from Kansas Star Arena in Mulvane, Kansas.
“KO Night Boxing: 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. Hernandez’ 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 bi hilabeteetan.
“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.
“Hemen Fighting Gaur gauean was much different than fighting in the Olympics (in Brazil). Tonight they were cheering me, they booed me at the Olympics no matter who I fought because I was an American.”
Co-Ezaugarri In, gifted New Haven (CT) southpaw Tramaine “The Mighty Midget” 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 “Thunder” Garza (6-2, 2 Kos).
A classic boxer, Williams also showed some pop Gaur gauean, 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 birritan eta 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. Orain, Onena borrokatzea nahi dut. Let’s go!”
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. Oraindik ere ikasten ari naiz. 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” Walker (26-34-1, 16 Kos) three times for a first-round technical knockout victory in a fight contested at a 186-pounds catchweight.
In a non-title fight, Kansas State junior middleweight champion Efrain Morales (5-0, 2 Kos) barik jarraitzen, stopping fellow Kansan Robert Alexander Seyan (2-6, 2 Kos) inaugurazio txandan.
Kansas featherweight Eric Vargas (2-0, 1 KO) pitched a shutout, winning all four rounds against pro-debuting Kevin “Indio” Garcia.
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:
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(Winners listed first each fight)
Ekitaldi nagusia – JUNIOR BANTAMWEIGHTS
Nico Hernandez (1-0, 1 KO), Wichita, KS
WTKO4 (2:32)
Pat Gutierrez (0-3), Las Vegas, NV
CO-FEATURE – FEATHERWEIGHTS
Tramaine Williams (19-0, 3 Kos), New Haven, CT
WDEC8 (79-71, 79-71, 78-72)
Eduardo Garza (6-2, 2 Kos), Pal View, TX
CRUISERWEIGHTS
Juan Hollingsworth (1-0, 1 KO), Winfield, KS
WDEC4 (40-36, 40-36, 39-37)
Raymond Gray (1-2, 0 KO), Columbia, MO
CATCHWEIGHT (186 kgs.)
Jeff Page, Jr.. (18-3, 12 Kos), Andover, KS
WTKO1 (2:36)
Steve Walker (26-34, 18 Kos), Hannibal, MO
JUNIOR MIDDLEWEIGHTS
Neeco Macias (15-0, 8 Kos), Tehachapi, ESATERAKO
WDEC8 (80-71, 79-72, 78-73)
Cesar Soriano (26-35-1, 16 Kos), Mexiko Hiria, Mexikon
Efrain Morales (5-0, 2 Kos), Garden City. KS
WTKO1 (1:46)
Robert Alexander Seyam (2-6, 2 Kos), Wichita, KS
FEATHERWEIGHTS
Eric Vargas (2-0, 1 KO), Garden City, KS
WDEC4 (40-36, 40-36, 40-36)
Kevin Garcia (0-1), Rio Rancho, NM
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2016 Olympic bronze medalist Nico Hernandez Joins elite group Saturday night in pro debut “KO Night Boxing: History Begins”

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March 25 on CBS Sports Network live from Kansas Star Arena

MULVANE, Kansas (March 20, 2017) –– 2016 Olympic bronze medalist Nico Hernandez will join an elite group Larunbat honetan night as he makes his professional debut in the “KO Night Boxing: History Begins” main event, airing (9 p.m. ETA / 6 p.m. PT) on CBS Sports Network live from Kansas Star Arena in Mulvane, Kansas.
“KO Night Boxing: 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 (NV) flyweight Patrick Gutierrez (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 “Sugar” Ray Leonard (Feb. 5, 1977, in Baltimore, Alkain, bi aldiz munduko txapeldun Mark Breland and world title challenger Paul “Super Fly” Gonzales.
“It’s a great feeling,” 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. Beraz, Ezin dut galduko. At the Olympics, 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, it comes. If it happens, it happens, but not going in there looking for a knockout. I’m used to fighting only three rounds (amateur gisa) baina, 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
Undefeated prospect Tramaine “The Mighty Midget” Williams (9-0, 3 Kos), a gifted southpaw from New Haven (CT), takes on Texas featherweight Eduardo Garza (6-1, 2 Kos) in the eight-round co-feature.
Opening the televised segment of the card, Zortzi-Kopako partida batean, 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 (KS) cruiserweight Jeff Page, Jr.. (17-3, 11 Kos) cumple Steve “The Spoiler” Walker (26-33, 18 Kos), from Hannibal (MO), in the six-round television swing bout.
Undercard-en borrokan ere, in separate four-round bouts, are Kansas St. junior middleweight txapelduna Efrain Morales (4-0, 1 KO), from Garden City (KS), vs. Wichita’s Robert Alexander Sevam (2-5, 2 Kos), Garden City featherweight Eric Vargas (1-0, 1 KO) vs. New Mexico’s pro-debuting Kevin “Indio” Garcia, and Winfield (KS) cruiserweight Juan Hollingsworth will make his pro debut vs. Raymond Gray, Columbiako, Missouri.
Borrokak eta borrokalari guztiak dira aldaketaren menpe.
Sarreren prezioak dira $115.00 (ringside, ilaratan 1 & 2), $75.00 (floor seats, ilaratan 3-5), $60.00 (floor seats, floor rows after 1-5), $35.00 (lower bowl) eta $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 edowww.ticketmaster.com. All ages show.
Ateak irekita 5:00 p.m. CT irekiera bout programatuta dituzten 6:00 p.m. CT.
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Undefeated featherweight Tramaine Williams Added to “KO Night Boxing” TV card co-feature

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2016 Olympic bronze medalist Nico Hernandez
Headlines “History Begins” in pro debut
March 25 on CBS Sports Network live from Kansas Star Arena
MULVANE, Kansas (March 14, 2017) – Undefeated luma perspectiva Tramaine “The Mighty Midget” Williams has been added to the televised portion of the March 25garren “KO Night Boxing: History Begins” Epaileak txartel, featuring the professional debut of 2016 Olympic bronze medalist Nico Hernandez.
“KO Night Boxing: History Begins” will air live (9 p.m. ETA / 6 p.m. PT) on CBS Sports Network from Kansas Star Arena in Mulvane, Kansas.
Wichita native Hernandez will meet upset-minded Las Vegas (NV) flyweight Patrick Gutierrez (0-2) in the six-round main event.
“KO Night Boxing: 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.
Zortzi txandan lankideei Ezaugarri In, 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 (CT) is a six-round “shutout” decision over previously undefeated Isaac Zarate (5-0) Oklahoman.
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. light heavyweight champion Jeff Page, Jr.. (17-3, 11 Kos), fighting out of Andover (KS), takes on former USA Midwest champion Steve “The Spoiler” Walker (26-33, 18 K0s), from Hannibal (MO), in an eight-round cruiserweight match.
Undercard-en borrokan ere, in separate four-round bouts, are Kansas St. junior middleweight txapelduna Efrain Morales (4-0, 1 KO), from Garden City (KS), vs. Wichita’s Robert Alexander Sevam (2-5, 2 Kos), Garden City featherweight Eric Vargas (1-0, 1 KO) vs. New Mexico’s pro-debuting Kevin “Indio” Garcia, and Winfield (KS) cruiserweight Juan Hollingsworth will make his pro debut vs. Raymond Gray, Columbiako, Missouri.
Borrokak eta borrokalari guztiak dira aldaketaren menpe.
Sarreren prezioak dira $115.00 (ringside, ilaratan 1 & 2), $75.00 (floor seats, ilaratan 3-5), $60.00 (floor seats, floor rows after 1-5), $35.00 (lower bowl) eta $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 edowww.ticketmaster.com. All ages show.
Ateak irekita 5:00 p.m. CT irekiera bout programatuta dituzten 6:00 p.m. CT.
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INFORMAZIOA:
Twitter: @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 Olympic bronze medalist Nico Hernandez
Headlines “History Begins” in pro debut
March 25 on CBS Sports Network live from Kansas Star Arena
Neeco “Rooster” Macias
(courtesy of Sheer Sports)

MULVANE, Kansas (March 9, 2017) – Rising junior middleweight prospect Neeco “Rooster” Macias will put his undefeated record on the line March 25against Mexican veteran Cesar Soriano Zortzi-biribilak bout batean, on “KO Night Boxing: History Begins”, featuring the professional debut of hometown hero Nico Hernandez, du 2016 Olympic bronze medalist.

“KO Night Boxing” will air live (9 p.m. ETA) on CBS Sports Network from Kansas Star Arena in Mulvane, Kansas.
One of only two U.S. men boxers to medal at the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brasilen, Wichita native Hernandez. will face upset-minded Las Vegas (NV) flyweight Patrick Gutierrez (0-2) in the six-round main event.

Got to promo links: English – https://vimeo.com/206517858
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The 25-year-old Macias (14-0, 8 Kos), fighting out of Palm Desert, California, hartzen “gatekeeper” Soriano (26-34-1, 16 Kos) in the opening televised bout. The extremely aggressive fighting Macias, who is the reigning World Boxing Council’s (WBC) United States junior middleweight champion, is currently ranked No. 13 by the United States Boxing Association (USBA).
Laburbilduz, 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. Ondoren, 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. Baina, boxing is 80-percent mental and with the Adrenalin rush from fighting in front of large crowds, adimen, 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, gehiegi. 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 “gatekeeper,” he has tested the likes of world title challengers Jean Ware eta Ionut Dan Ion, as well as top contenders such as Kevin Bizier eta Logan McGuinness.
Sarreren prezioak dira $115.00 (ringside, ilaratan 1 & 2), $75.00 (floor seats, ilaratan 3-5), $60.00 (floor seats, floor rows after 1-5), $35.00 (lower bowl) eta $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
edo www.ticketmaster.com. All ages show.
Ateak irekita 5:00 p.m. CT irekiera bout programatuta dituzten 6:00 p.m. CT.
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INFORMAZIOA:
Twitter: @Kansas_Star, @Neonstarmedia
Follow Nico Hernandez on Twitter & Instagram @Nicomhernandez and ABT Films on Twitter @abtfilms
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Real life “Rocky” moment at hand for Las Vegas’ Patrick Gutierrez

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Make or break fight for underdog vs.
2016 Olympic bronze medalist Nico Hernandez
March 25 on CBS Sports Network live from Kansas Star Arena
MULVANE, Kansas (Otsaila 23, 2017) – Flyweight Patrick Gutierrez is going into his nationally-televised, Ekitaldi nagusia Showdown, March 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 “Knockout Night Boxing: 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. Baina, I also saw some flaws from the fight that he lost. He’s in trouble if he hasn’t corrected those flaws.”
“Knockout Night Boxing: History Begins” will air live on CBS Sports Network. At 9:00 p.m. ETA from Kansas Star Arena in Mulvane, Kansas. Knockout Night Boxing LLC is the licensed promoter of the March 25garren Ekitaldia, 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 eta Joey Varner. Justin Roberts will be the ring announcer.
Hernandez, 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, eta Floyd Mayweather (Jr..) was at his prime there when I first started boxing. I boxed in California (Orange County) 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. Beraz, I just focused on training. I broke my wrist in the second round of my first fight but decided to stick with boxing. Six months later, 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 March 11 denean (sustatzailea) 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. His “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), super middleweight Marcio Navarro eta luma Eric Vargas (1-0, 1 KO). They will all face opponents to be determined.
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Sarreren prezioak dira $115.00 (ringside, ilaratan 1 & 2), $75.00 (floor seats, ilaratan 3-5), $60.00 (floor seats, floor rows after 1-5), $35.00 (lower bowl) eta $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
edo www.ticketmaster.com. All ages show.
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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”
March 25 on CBS Sports Network live from Kanas Star Arena

2016 Olympic bronze medalist Nico Hernandez
Press Conference quotes below
(All pictures courtesy of Courtney Wells / Kansas Star)
MULVANE, Kansas (Otsaila 16, 2017) – 2016 Olympic junior flyweight bronze medalist Nico Hernandez will make his professional boxing debut at home on Larunbata, March 25 (9 p.m. ETA / 6 p.m. PT) on CBS Sports Network. He will headline “Knockout Night Boxing: 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 25garren Ekitaldia, 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,” Hernandezek esan du. “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 eta Joey Varner, bitartean Justin Roberts serves as ring announcer.
The 21-year-old Hernandez’ long anticipated pro debut will be against flyweight Patrick Gutierrez (0-2), fighting out of the fight capital of the world, Las Vegas (NV), in the six-round main event.
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, baita 2014 National Golden Gloves gold medalist.
Patrick Gutierrez (L), promoter John Anderson and Nico Hernandez
Undefeated rising junior middleweight star Neeco “Rooster” Macias (14-0, 8 Kos) hartzen Arturo “El Toro” Crespin (13-8-1, 4 Kos) in the eight-round co-feature. Macias is a colorful, fan-friendly fighter from Palm Desert, California, who is the reigning World Boxing Council (WBC) 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) aurpegiak Brandon Philips (1-2); cruiserweight Chris Harris (2-2-2, 2 Kos), super middleweight Marcio Navarro eta luma Eric Vargas (1-0, 1 KO) will meet opponents to be determined.
(L-R) — Jeff Page, Jr., Patrick Gutierrez, promoter John Andersen, Eric Vargas and Efrain Morales
Borrokak eta borrokalari guztiak dira aldaketaren menpe.
Sarreren prezioak dira $115.00 (ringside, ilaratan 1 & 2), $75.00 (floor seats, ilaratan 3-5), $60.00 (floor seats, floor rows after 1-5), $35.00 (lower bowl) eta $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 bihar (Ostirala, Feb. 17), Honela hasten 10 a.m. CT (use presale code: KOBOX), at www.kansasstarcasino.com/entertain/arena. Sarrerak salgai Larunbat honetan (Feb. 18) at 10 a.m. CT at www.kansasstarcasino.com/entertain/arena, eta
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PRENTSAURREKOA komatxorik
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 Gutierrez: “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. Borroka handi bat da, 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, Neon Star Sports & Aisialdia: “Lehenengoa off, Eskerrak eman nahi dizkiet, on behalf of “‘Knockout Night Boxing’ on CBS Sports Network, all fighters here today and also those competing on the card, Larunbata, March 25garren, 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 bihar – gaur – to shine on Saturday, March 25garren. 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’ larunbatean, March 25garren.”
John Andersen, Sustatzailea, Knockout Night Boxing: “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, on national television, 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, Lehendakariordea & Zuzendari Nagusia, 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: Executive Director, Kansas Athletic Commission: “For the past 2 1/2 urte, 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 (borrokalari) 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.”
INFORMAZIOA:
Twitter: @Kansas_Star, @Neonstarmedia
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COMPLETE BELLATOR 171 EMAITZAK, AIPAMENAK & ARGAZKIAK

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Video Highlights Here

Chidi Njokuani (17-4) garaitu Melvin Guillard (32-17) aho batez erabaki bidez (30-25, 30-24, 30-26)

Quote: “I felt like the fight was pretty good, I had taken it on short notice, so I didn’t really have a lot of time to prepare for it,” Chidi Njokuani said. “Oro har, I thought I did alright, but like I said, I just didn’t have a full camp and I could tell the difference.”

Argazkiak: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/per4k86majpp5m7/AACAUkbQzegBSRD_TQ6OVkl0a?dl=0

David Rickels (18-5) garaitu Aaron Derrow (14-9) TKO bidez :45 txandan hiru

Quote: “I can’t wait to re-watch that walkout. Shoutout to everyone that helped with that, including Sean Grande,” David Rickels said. “Orain, give me the fun fights. Give me whoever wants it. I dropped him with a good combination 30 seances in and set the tone, I really wanted to get the finish and after Gaur gauean, I’m one step closer to being the best of the best.”

Argazkiak: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/km0yv4a45r6tiee/AAAZ8aLX6To6KuU1zIOrtMKCa?dl=0

Jessica Middleton (2-0) garaitu Alice Yauger (4-5) aho batez erabaki bidez (29-28, 30-26, 30-26)

Quote: “Blood and pain, isn’t that what you guys wanted? She was tough, after the first round I was like ‘holy crap,’ Jessica Middleton said. “I’m not truly happy with my performance, I want to get better and I will come back stronger and more efficient. Emily Ducote is great, I’d love to fight her, but I’m ready for any flyweight, Joan prest nago.”

Argazkiak: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/qx27fz4n49oakqx/AAAvwiCrRmPgTVdzb0eI9MRga?dl=0

A.J. McKee (6-0) garaitu Brandon Phillips (6-2) aho batez erabaki bidez (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)

Quote: “I thought the night went well. It’s a fight and you never know what result you’re going to get in a fight. End of the day, I’m coming home with the victory,” A.J. McKee said. “I knew I could go out there and wrestle, but I wanted to do something different and entertain the fans.”

Argazkiak: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/492bpnr154drzqo/AACkb5DI-_f1oB5lHXFFK6jTa?dl=0

Preliminary Photos Here:

Jarod Trice (2-0) garaitu Kevin Woltkamp (1-3) via knockout at 3:17 Kopako bi of

Quote: “Dena planaren arabera joan Gaur gauean. I told my coaches that I have the best left hook in the world and my opponent better watch out for it,” Jarod Trice said. “I’m going to take fights from 185 ra 265 pounds and best believe that they all can catch these hands”

Tyrell Fortune (2-0) garaitu Will Johnson (0-1) TKO bidez 4:27 Kopako bi of

Quote: “It was a good fight and a good win, but I took a few shots the groin that really made it difficult for me Gaur gauean,” Tyrell Fortune said. “I’ll take the win, but I paid for it.”

Jordan Young (6-0) garaitu Chris Harris (7-1) aho batez erabaki bidez (30-26, 30-27, 30-27)

Justin Overton (4-2) Porrot Gaston Reyno (6-2) via technical submission (atzerako biluzik choke) at :34 Kopako bi of

Bruna Ellen (3-1) garaitu Carmella James (0-1) aho batez erabaki bidez (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)

Domo Garcia (1-0) garaitu Will Lavine (0-1) aurkezteko bidez (triangelu choke) at 2:08 Kopako bi of

Chance Rencountre (9-2) garaitu Jake Lindsay (11-6) split erabaki bidez (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Johnny Marigo (3-0) garaitu Joe Fulk (4-5) TKO bidez 1:23 Bat txandan

Manny Meraz (9-3) garaitu Scott Heston (4-2) aho batez erabaki bidez (29-27, 29-28, 29-28)

Mike Breeden (1-0) garaitu Craig Farley (0-1) TKO bidez 4:38 Kopako 1

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Full Bellator 171 Weigh-In Results, Video & Argazkiak

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STACKED MAIN CARD FEATURED DURING Warrior 171 BIHAR NIGHT LIVE ON SPIKE

 

 

Complete Weigh-In Photos Here / Weigh-In Video Here

 

MULVANE, KANSAS. (Jan. 26, 2017) –The official weigh-ins for Warrior 171: Guillard vs. Njokuani took place this evening in front of a rowdy crowd just outside the Kansas Star Arena in Mulvane, Kansas. The competitors are now ready for action bihar, with the event airing LIVE on SPIKE at 9 p.m. ETA/8 p.m. CT.

The event is headlined by a 180 lb. catchweight main event featuring Melvin Guillard (32-16-2, 3 NC) eta Chidi Njokuani (16-4, 1 NC). Arratsaldean co-nagusia ekitaldi batean, Kansas’ own Dave Rickels (17-4, 2 NC) returns to the Bellator MMA cage to take on Aaron Derrow (14-8) in a lightweight feature fight. The Spike-televised main card also offers an enticing featherweight clash pitting undefeated phenom A.J. McKee (6-0) aurka Brandon Phillips (6-2), as well as a female flyweight contest pairing Jessica Middleton (1-0) aurka Alice Yauger (4-4).

Warrior 171: Guillard vs. Njokuani takes place at the Kansas Star Arena in Mulvane, Kansas, and airs live and free on Spike at 9 p.m. ETA/8 p.m. CT, berriz, aurretiazko bouts zuzeneko airetik egingo Bellator.com and The Bellator Mugikorretarako aplikazioa.

 

Txartel nagusia: (Live on SPIKE – 9 p.m. ETA/8:00 p.m. CT)

Catchweight Main Event: Melvin Guillard (178.1) vs. Chidi Njokuani (179.7)

 

Arina Co-gertaera nagusia: Dave Rickels (170.3) vs. Aaron Derrow (169.8)

 

Luma pisuko karta nagusia: A.J. McKee (145.6) vs. Brandon Phillips (146.8)*

 

Flyweight Main Card Bout: Jessica Middleton (126) vs. Alice Yauger (125.7)

Aurrematrikula Txartela: (Bellator.com – 7:00 p.m. ETA/6:00 p.m. CT)

Pisu ertaineko aurrez aurrekoa: Chris Harris (184.7) vs. Jordan Young (187)

Luma Pisuko Aurretiazko Borroka: Gaston Reyno (145.2) vs. Justin Overton (146)

Heavyweight Preliminary Bout: Jarod Trice (223.6) vs. Kevin Woltkamp (238)

Heavyweight Preliminary Bout: Tyrell Fortune (244.4) vs. Will Johnson (228.1)

Euli pisuaren aurrez aurrekoa: Bruna Ellen (125) vs. Carmella James (124.2)

Pisu oneko pisua: Will Lavine (170.8) vs. Domo Garcia (170.5)

Pisu oneko pisua: Chance Rencountre (170) vs. Jake Lindsay (170.9)

Pisu galantak aurrez aurre: Johnny Marigo (135.5) vs. Joe Fulk (135.9)

Pisu oneko pisua: Manny Meraz (170.2) vs. Scott Heston (170.1)

Aurrez aurreko borroka arina: Craig Farley (155.5) vs. Mike Breeden (155.9)

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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) eta Tyrell Fortune (1-0) have been added to the Bellator.com-streamed preliminary card of Warrior 171 at the Kansas Star Arena on Jan. 27.

Also added to the preliminary portion of Warrior 171 da Bruna Ellen (2-1), Nork hartuko Carmella James (Estreinaldia) 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) aurka Jordan Young (5-0), batera 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) hartuko on Brandon Phillips (6-2) in a featherweight feature fight and Kansas’ own Jessica Middleton (1-0) challenges Alice Yauger (4-4) in a female flyweight bout on the SPIKE-televised main card.

Sarrerak Warrior 171: Guillard vs. Njokuani etan hasiko $24 eta salgai daude orainKansasStarEventCenter.com, as well as Ticketmaster.com. The event will be broadcast live and free on SPIKE at 9 p.m. ETA/8 p.m. CT, 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 Warrior 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. The 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 Warrior 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, Brasilen, 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. Orain, the 20-year-old Brazilian makes her second appearance under the Scott Coker-led promotion in the same venue where she made her debut.

Osatua Warrior 171: Guillard vs. Njokuani Txartel nagusia:

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

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

Featherweight Film Fight: A.J. McKee (6-0) vs. Brandon Phillips (6-2)

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

Aurrematrikula Txartela:

Pisu ertaineko aurrez aurrekoa: Chris Harris (7-0) vs. Jordan Young (5-0)

Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Gaston Reyno (6-1, 2 NC) vs. Justin Overton (3-2)

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

Pisu oneko pisua: Chance Rencountre (8-2) vs. Jake Lindsay (11-5)

Pisu galantak aurrez aurre: Johnny Marigo (2-0) vs. Joe Fulk (4-4)

Pisu oneko pisua: Manny Meraz (8-3) vs. Scott Heston (4-1)

Aurrez aurreko borroka arina: Craig Farley (Estreinaldia) vs. Mike Breeden (Estreinaldia)

Heavyweight Preliminary Bout: Jarod Trice (1-0) vs. Kevin Woltkamp (1-2)

Heavyweight Preliminary Bout: Tyrell Fortune (1-0) vs. Will Johnson (Estreinaldia)

Euli pisuaren aurrez aurrekoa: Bruna Ellen (2-1) vs. Carmella James (Estreinaldia)