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FIGHT NIGHT 11 Risultati rapidi ed 'LISTA DEGLI DEAN’ PREMI

Los Angeles, COME – Con il leggendario taglio manJacob “Punto” Duran avvolgendo i combattenti’ mani presso l'Università di MMA Fight Night 11, pugni volavano come duro e pesante come potrebbe essere gettato. Entrambe le Università di MMA rivali per il titolo sconvolto i campioni in carica in modo knockout. Kurt 'The Hurt’ Eberhard (Di Saekson muay thai) scioccato Albert Veloz (Cage Combattimento Accademia) solo 45 secondi dall'inizio del primo turno per vincere l'Università di MMA campionato piuma. Allo stesso modo, Pio Voodoo '’ Enilolobo Jr. (BJMUTA / calcio volante) mettere via Antonio Lopez (Di Saekson muay thai) con una grossa mano destra di realizzare il suo sogno di diventare l'Università di MMA campione dei pesi leggeri.
Tutto 34 combattenti dello show 17-partita mettere il loro cuore sulla linea e emozionato il pubblico con spettacoli esaurienti. Alla fine, premi di rendimento List del decano per Fight Night 11 sono:
Fight of the Night: Damon Jacobs (Di Bas Rutten Elite MMA) vs. Remington Thorne (Di Saekson muay thai)
Knockout of the Night: Garik Mitchell (Squadra Lizard)

Presentazione della Notte: Christopher Llanes (Squadra Quest)

Blue Chip Onori: Matheus Santos (MMAFC / Knockout Boxing Club)
Lista del decano è sponsorizzato da OTM Negozi Lotta e WSS, che hanno contribuito $100 carte regalo ai vincitori. Oltre alla lotta tradizionale della notte, Knockout of the Night, e Presentazione dei premi notte, Onori Blue Chip è una categoria speciale per i combattenti che hanno mostrato grande showman, il carisma e il pubblico la consapevolezza.
Entrata in Fight Night 11, tutti sapevano a tenere d'occhio il Remington Thorne. Il suo match di debutto, contro il Michael'Blackjack molto veterano’ Jackson (Sistemi Training Center), a Fight Night 10, Era una lotta del rendimento notte. Molti meno fan hanno avuto l'impressione precedente di avversario di Thorne, il debutingDamon Jacobs (Di Bas Rutten Elite MMA Gym), ma non ha perso tempo a riempire gli spazi vuoti. Jacobs è atterrato potenti combinazioni su Thorne precoce, lasciando la gente a chiedersi come egli era ancora in piedi. Thorne rimase nella lotta, tuttavia, quasi finendo Jacobs con una raffica fuoco rapido che è stato fatto deragliare da un involontario ginocchio illegale alla testa. Nonostante il fallo, entrambi i combattenti hanno continuato altri due giri di azione eclatante esplosivo che ha innescato i fan’ applausi rabbiosi. La reazione della folla ha fatto Jacobs-Thorne una scelta facile per Fight of the Night.
Con quattro KO dei candidati notte dello show, Secondo turno finitura testa il calcio di Garik Mitchell si trovava fuori dal coro. Come se non fosse abbastanza impressionante, Partita di Mitchell è stato il suo debutto dilettante MMA, che dettato sia lui che i suoi usura avversario parastinchi. Per generare questo potere con le guardie la dice lunga per la forza e la velocità di giovane uomo porta alla gabbia.
Presentazione della notte è spesso conosciuto per andare per la seconda osservazioni appariscente o ultimi butChristopher Llanes (Squadra Quest) ha mostrato tecnica impeccabile e combattere l'intelligenza nella sicurezza tapout. Llanes ha avviato una corsa con un gran tiro romana Greco e immediatamente la transizione a un armbar. Ha subito riconosciuto che non aveva abbastanza sufficiente quindi era in grado di regolare e ottenere il rubinetto contro un avversario molto gioco in Tim Barnard (Valhalla ETC).
Un premio unico per l'Università di MMA è loro onori Blue Chip, che premia non solo una grande prestazione atletica, ma anche una presenza scenica divertente e coinvolgente. Non solo Matheus Santos (MMAFC) knockout un avversario difficile e unico in Pages Victor (Sistemi Training Center), ma ha mostrato anche una fiducia accattivante nella sua intervista post-combattimento, rivolgendosi ai suoi fan sia in portoghese e inglese. Santos’ mostrando generale, nella gabbia e il microfono, era il più vicino esempio di presentare il pacchetto totale, guadagnandosi così onori Chip blu per Fight Night 11.
Guardando avanti, sia Jackson e Flavio Pilgrim (CMMA) messo su prestazioni dominanti che li guadagnato combattimenti campionato al prossimo Università di evento di MMA, Fight Night 12, indicativamente prevista per 22 novembre. Pilgrim assumerà nuovo campione Enilolobo, Jr. per l'Università di MMA titolo leggero, e Jackson affronterà Eberhard recentemente incoronato per la cintura Università di MMA piuma.
Risultati rapidi per l'Università di MMA: Fight Night 11:
1) 149 lbs. (3 x 2 min., stinchi) – RYAN AGUILAR (CMMA) def. OREN Shabo (Hayastan MMA Academy) via TKO, R1, 0:17
2) 130 lbs. (3 x 2 min., stinchi) – ERIC ARIAS (Yuma United MMA) def. STUART CARRELLO (Indipendente) tramite decisione unanime
3) 145 lbs. (3 x 2 min., stinchi) – MASON Iacobellis (Squadra Quest) def. ARDANY OLIVA (Sistemi Training Center) via TKO, R1, 0:51
4) 125 lbs. (3 x 2 min., stinchi) – ERICK PIERRE (Elite Training Center di Bas Rutten) def. Tizoc Froese (MMAFC) tramite decisione unanime
5) 150 lbs. (3 x 2 min., stinchi) – BLACKJACK MICHAEL '’ JACKSON (Sistemi Training Center) def. ANGEL PERLA (Squadra Quest) tramite decisione unanime
6) 137 lbs. (3 x 2 min., stinchi) – RICHIE MEISTER (Xtreme Training Center di BJMUTA / Eric Nolan) def. SERGIO GONZALEZ (Yuma United MMA) via presentazione (triangolo choke), R3, 1:12
7) 195 lbs. (3 x 2 min., stinchi) – CHRISTOPHER LLANES (Squadra Quest) def. TIM BARNARD (Valhalla Elite Training Center) via presentazione (armbar), R1, 1:16
8) 175 lbs. (3 x 2 min., stinchi) – CRISTIAN NAJERA (Guerilla Nazione MMA) def. CHRIS 'Baby Bear’ RODRIGUEZ (Gracie Jiu Jitsu / Victory Team muay thai) via TKO, R1, 1:56
9) 145 lbs. (3 x 2 min., stinchi) – Grano MITCHELL (Squadra Lizard) def. STEVEN (Kyler) SCOTT (Squadra Quest) via KO, R2, 0:48
10) 230 lbs. (3 x 2 min., stinchi) – Andrii Vasylenko (BJMUTA) def. JULIUS BIANCO (Indipendente) via presentazione, R1, 0:51
11) 157 lbs. (3 x 2 min., stinchi) – DAMON JACOBS (Di Bas Rutten Elite MMA Gym) def. REMINGTON THORNE (Di Saekson muay thai) tramite decisione unanime
12) 125 lbs. (3 x 2 min., stinchi) – MATHEUS SANTOS (MMAFC) def. VICTOR PAGINE (Sistemi Training Center) via KO, R2, 1:58
13) 145 lbs. (3 x 2 min., stinchi) – BENITO MENDEZ (Re Sport da combattimento) def. DAVID SECAIDA (Indipendente) tramite decisione unanime
14) 160 lbs. (3 x 2 min., stinchi) – Flavio PELLEGRINO (CMMA) def. TROY HARDGROW (Indipendente) via TKO spaccatura, R2, 1:24
15) 205 lbs. (3 x 2 min., stinchi) – TRAVIS WILLIAMS (Elite Training Center) def. DAVID BOYKO (Di Bas Rutten Elite MMA) decisione unanime
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16) 145 lbs. (3 x 3 min., nessun stinchi) – KURT 'The Hurt’ EBERHARD (Di Saekson muay thai) def. ALBERT VELOZ (Cage Combattimento Accademia) via KO, R1, 0:45
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17) 155 lbs. (3 x 3 min., nessun stinchi) – PIA VOODOO '’ ENILOLOBO JR. (BJMUTA / calcio volante) def. ANTONIO LOPEZ (Di Saekson muay thai) via KO, R2, 0:34

THREE TITLE MATCHES FOR FIGHT NIGHT 10 AL CLUB NOKIA AT L.A. DIRETTA, MAGGIO 31

Los Angeles, COME – L'Università di MMA marks its latest milestone on Domenica, Maggio 31, with the tenth installment of its ‘Fight Night’ serie. Taking place at Club Nokia all'indirizzo L.A. DIRETTA (aka “the U of MMA campus”), Università of MMA: Fight Night 10 is packed with 15 combattimenti, including three title matches to crown new University of MMA champions. I biglietti sono ora in vendita pressowww.UofMMA.com e www.axs.com.

 

A new University of MMA’s lightweight champion will be decided between Julio ‘The Gr818er’ Lopez (Kings Combat Sports) e Antonio Lopez (Gooch Training Academy/Saekson Muay Thai). Julio advanced from the opening round of the University of MMA lightweight championship tournament, ancora imbattuto. Antonio was originally scheduled to be in the tournament as well, before injury sidelined him from action. But both men ride four-fight win streaks going into this title match, meaning pride and glory are on the line.

 

Con Elite Training Center’s featherweight star Tommy Aaron vacating his University of MMA title to turn pro, the crown at 145 lbs. once again finds itself without a king. That won’t be for long, tuttavia, as U of MMA perennial favorite Ryan 'The Lion’ Lilley (Elite Training Center di Bas Rutten) and the fast-rising Albert Veloz (Cage Combattimento Accademia) vie to become the third-ever University of MMA featherweight champion.

The University of MMA has definitely grown as a live event series with the expansion of our fan base and the shows getting bigger and better every time. The same can be said for amateur fighters who have grown and matured within our promotion. Guys like Ryan ‘The LionLilley who will be fighting for us for the eighth time, and Albert Veloz, who is improving right under our eyes. We’re proud to see the development of fighters like Ryan and Albert, who will go on to be great pros,” commentato U of MMA founder Turi Altavilla.

Two more U of MMA favorites will also square off to become the first-ever University of MMA bantamweight champion, come Vince ‘The AnomalyCachero e Demar ‘King’ George revisit each other in a rematch from 2013. The two met originally at Fight Night 3, when both were very young in their MMA careers. More seasoned in experience and sharper in skill, they are very much different fighters.

 

The six individuals vying for University of MMA titles on this show are people of heart, technical skill, character and integrity. We’ve seen their championship efforts on previous shows and they deserve the recognition these matches offer,” suddetto U of MMA matchmaker Jay Tan.

 

Other confirmed matches for University of MMA: Fight Night 10 includere:

 

Università of MMA Lightweight Championship Tournament Finals:

155 lbs. – Julio Lopez (Kings Combat Sports) vs.Antonio Lopez (Gooch Training Academy/Saekson Muay Thai)

 

University of MMA Bantamweight Championship:

135 lbs. – Vince ‘The AnomalyCachero (Sistemi Training Center) vs. Demar ‘King’ George (Dream Killer Fight Team)

Università of MMA Featherweight Championship:

145 lbs. – Ryan 'The Lion’ Lilley (Di Bas Rutten Elite MMA Gym) vs. Albert Veloz (Cage Combattimento Accademia)

 

155 lbs. – Remington Thorne (Saekson Muay Thai) vs.Carnation ‘The FlashContreras (Krav Maga Unyted)

 

120 lbs. (catchweight) – Jasmine 'Tapout Regina’ Pouncy (Nubiani MMA) vs. Akari Wang (Sistemi Training Center)

 

205 lbs. – Travis Williams (Elite Training Center) vs.Jonathan ‘Jonny McGregorSweitzer (Valhalla ETC)

 

155 lbs. – Troy Hargrow (Nubiani MMA) vs. Zach Kraschinsky (Elite Training Center di Bas Rutten)

 

125 lbs. – Karlee Pagilinan (Squadra Quest) vs. Gilbert Nakatani (Sityodtong LA)

 

125 lbs. – Matheus Leaondro Santos (MMAFC) vs.Angel Diaz (Sistemi Training Center)

 

170 lbs. – Aaron Landry (Ring of Fire Martial Arts Academy) vs. Lance 'The Ranger nero’ Cespuglio (Squadra Lizard)

 

145 lbs. – Victor Rivera (Nubiani MMA) vs. Juan Vasquez (Team Victory Muay Thai/Dream Killer Fight Team)

 

195 lbs. (catchweight) – Christopher Llanes (Squadra Quest) vs. David Boyko (Di Bas Rutten Elite MMA Gym)

 

145 lbs. – Andrew Secaida (Dream Killer Fight Team)vs. Kurt Eberhard (Saekson Muay Thai)

 

135 lbs. – David Perez (Riverside Submission) vs. Julio Santa Cruz (Sistemi Training Center)

 

145 lbs. – Benito Mendez (Kings Combat Sports) vs.Sergio Gonzalez (Yuma United Fight Team)

 

L'Università di MMA: Fight Night 10 si svolge presso5:00pm su Domenica, Maggio 31, 2015, al Club Nokia all'indirizzo L.A. DIRETTA, 800 West Olympic Boulevard. Apertura delle porte alle 4:30pm. Carta di lotta è soggetto a cambiamento. I biglietti sono ora disponibili e possono essere acquistati attraverso www.UofMMA.com ewww.AXS.com, caricare al telefono a 888-9AXS-TIX o 888-929-7849, e dal 10:00 AM-5:00 PM, Mon-Fri at the STAPLES Center Box Office located at 1111 S. Figueroa St. Possono essere a pagamento applicabili. Il box office Club Nokia si aprirà a 2:00pm the day of the event.

FIGHT NIGHT 9 QUICK RESULTS AND ‘DEAN’S LIST’AWARDS

 

Los Angeles, COME – The old adagebigger is betterproved to be true for the first University of MMA event of 2015, come Fight Night 9 set several new records, all stemming from the show’s 18-match fight card. The event took place on Marzo 8 a Club Nokia all'indirizzo L.A. DIRETTA, producing several candidates for Fight of the Night, Blue Chip Onori, and Submission of the Night.

 

It’s rare when you have quantity and quality in such perfect synergy, but the fighters and fans gave us exactly that. When it was done, I was still had energy to watch a few more matches,” suddetto University of MMA matchmaker Jay Tan.

 

Alla fine, il Decanos List performance awards for Fight Night 9 sono:

 

Fight of the Night (TIE): Jasmine Pouncy (Nubiani MMA) vs. Daria Berenato (Sistemi Training Center) and Ryan Lilley (Bas Rutten’s Elite MMA Training Center) vs. Jonathan Quiroz (California MMA)

 

Knockout of the Night: Lance Lee (Kings MMA)

 

Presentazione della Notte: Thom Landeros (All In MMA)

Blue Chip Onori: Angel Diaz (Sistemi Training Center)

 

We’re proud of all of the award winners. Without a doubt these men and women earned their acknowledgements by making an impact on the audience, earning glory in the cage, and taking home $100 gift cards courtesy of our sponsors OTM Fight Shop and WSS,” suddetto University of MMA founder Turi Altavilla.

 

Oltre alla lotta tradizionale della notte, Knockout of the Night, e Presentazione dei premi notte, Blue Chip honors recognizes fighters who show great showmanship, il carisma e il pubblico la consapevolezza.

 

Pouncy and Lilley both won their respective matches by unanimous decision, but the results betray how closely scored were the rounds in each fight. Pouncy and Berenato traded furious striking combos in a barnburner that exemplified why women’s MMA is so popular. And with twenty amateur MMA matches between them, Lilley and Quiroz displayed masterful fight maturity, strongly pointing towards destined pro debuts.

 

Lance Lees knockout of A.J. Lavar advances him to the finals of the University of MMA lightweight championship tournament, where he’ll faceJulio Lopez (Ruckus MMA) a Fight Night 10 a maggio. Thom Landerosguillotine choke victory was both swift and technically complete, while Blue Chip Honors winner Angel Diaz exhibited charisma and stage presence that boosted an adept first-round submission win.

 

Inoltre, University of MMA featherweight and welterweight champions Tommy Aaron and Roman Todorovich (both of Elite Training Center), rispettivamente, successfully defended their titles with undeniable first-round victories.

 

Nella sua prima difesa del titolo, Aaron faced Sergio Surge the Kid Perez (Hayastan MMA), who imposed his will early on the champion with a defiant takedown and constant body control for much of the first round. Once the fight got back to the feet, tuttavia, Aaron landed a textbook spinning back kick that stunned Perez enough for the champion to swarm in for the TKO finish.

 

Todorovich faced a unique challenge in rematching former University of MMA welterweight champion Jarett Conner (independent), who returned to the U after a year-long hiatus. Himself the reigning welterweight king prior to Todorovich wresting the title from him in 2014, Conner demonstrated his trademark strength and unstoppable takedowns with the same adeptness for which he’s known. With his champion’s conviction, Todorovich secured an armbar early, which he kept through an elevated power bomb by Conner. Todorovich shifted position to full mount, leading to a ground-and-pound finish at 1:11. The match was stopped due to injury, when Conner based to his arms and knees, severely dislocating his elbow.

 

Risultati rapidi per l'Università di MMA: Fight Night (Marzo 8, 2015):

 

1) 155 lbs. (3 x 2 min., stinchi) – ERNESTO LEYVA (CSW) def. VICTOR RIVERA (Nubiani MMA) via unanimous decision\

2) 125 lbs. (3 x 2 min., stinchi) – ANGEL ‘The KrakenDIAZ (Sistemi Training Center) def. SONNY ASHTON (Smash Squad) via presentazione (posteriore strangolamento), R1, 1:46

3) 170 lbs. (3 x 2 min., stinchi) – AARON LANDRY (Ring of Fire Martial Arts Academy) def. DANNY LLAMAS (The Guild) via TKO, R1, 0:51

4) 155 lbs. (3 x 2 min., stinchi) – ANITA HOEHENLEITER (JFM Boxe / Sistemi Training Center) def. ASHLEE ‘SmileyGRANT (Dojo di Bowman) via presentazione (standing guillotine), R1, 1:03

5) 170 lbs. (3 x 2 min., stinchi) – SERGEY MARTIROSYAN (Docando/Hayastan MMA) def. CRUZ MARTINEZ (10th Planet Van Nuys) tramite decisione unanime

6) 165 CW lbs. (3 x 2 min., stinchi) – YASKIN SOLANO (Paragon BJJ) def. ARSALAN HOMAYUN (10th Planet Burbank) via presentazione (armbar), R1,0:50

7) 205 lbs. (3 x 2 min., stinchi) – MICHAEL ‘Lazer’ REYES (10th Planet Van Nuys) def. TRAVIS WILLIAMS (Elite Training Center) tramite decisione unanime

8) 125 lbs. (3 x 2 min., stinchi) – KELLY VANHOY (Millennia MMA) def. STEFANI POGUE (Sistemi Training Center) tramite decisione unanime

9) 145 lbs. (3 x 3 min., nessun stinchi) – RYAN ‘The LionLILLEY (Di Bas Rutten Elite MMA Gym) def. JONATHAN QUIROZ (California MMA) tramite decisione unanime

10) 135 lbs. (3 x 2 min., stinchi) – RICHIE MEISTER (BJMUTA) def. MILTON ‘The DiamondARGUELLO (10th Planet Van Nuys) via decisione a maggioranza

11) 125 lbs. (3 x 2 min., stinchi) – JASMINE ‘Tapout QueenPOUNCY (Nubiani MMA) def. DARIA ‘The Jersey DevilBERENATO (Sistemi Training Center) tramite decisione unanime

12) 125 lbs. (3 x 3 min., nessun stinchi) – THOMAS ‘The BeastLANDEROS (All In MMA) def. HUGO ‘Young GunARANDA (House of Champions) via presentazione (ghigliottina), R1, 1:40

13) 135 lbs. (3 x 2 min., stinchi) – VINCE CACHERO (Sistemi Training Center) def. MICHAEL ‘SlayerDERDERIAN (10th Planet HQ Fight Team) tramite decisione unanime

14) 170 lbs. (3 x 2 min., stinchi) – LANCE ‘The Black RangerBUSH (Squadra Lizard) def. SCORPIO SKY (The Guild) via split decision

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15) 155 lbs. (3 x 3 min., nessun stinchi) – JULIO ‘The Wolf’ LOPEZ (Ruckus MMA) def. PIOUS ‘VoodooENILOLOBO, JR. (BJMUTA / calcio volante Arti marziali) via TKO, R2, 1:23

UNIVERSITY OF MMA WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP

16) 170 lbs. (3 x 3 min., nessun stinchi) – ROMAN ‘The GladiatorTODOROVICH (Elite Training Center) def. JARETT CONNER (Indipendente) via TKO/doctor’s stoppage, R1, 1:11

UNIVERSITY OF MMA LIGHT WEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT

17) 155 lbs. (3 x 2 min., stinchi) – LANCE LEE ‘Vanquish’ (Kings MMA) def. A.J. ‘The People’s ChampLAVARIAS (Sistemi Training Center) via KO, R2,1:30

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18) 145 lbs. (3 x 3 min., nessun stinchi) – TOMMY ‘The Spaniard AARON (Elite Training Center) def. SERGIO ‘Surge the KidPEREZ (Hayastan MMA) via TKO, R1, 2:09

University of MMA: Fight Night 10 si svolge su Domenica, Maggio 31, al Club Nokia all'indirizzo L.A. DIRETTA. Apertura delle porte alle 4:30pm and first fight takes place at 5:00pm. Tickets are on sale now through www.UofMMA.com

 

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CONTATTO: Either Turi Altavilla at turi@UofMMA.com and phone (310) 701-8339 or Jay Tan at jaytan@UofMMA.com and phone (213) 618-0332.

 

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About the University of MMA (www.UofMMA.com): L'Università di arti marziali miste (aka “The U”) is a Los Angeles-based fight promotion specializing in exciting, high-octane, upscale amateur MMA events around the Southern California region. Il suo mandato è quello di fornire un palcoscenico per i giovani, aspiranti combattenti per affinare le proprie capacità di MMA e sviluppare se stessi come personalità negoziabili e ambasciatori rispettabili di questo sport. The U was founded in 2010 and has run sixteen shows in Southern California. Each event is sanctioned by the California Amateur MMA Organization (CAMO), which upholds the highest safety standards in the nation for amateur competition. The team behind the U collectively has over 20 years of experience in promoting professional MMA at the highest level of the sport, including international and domestic events broadcast on pay-per-view, cavo, and network television. Per domani‘s MMA stars and champions …Da qui ha inizio!
About OTM Fight Shops (www.OTMfightshops.com): On The Mat (OTM) is an American company and brand dedicated to the sport and lifestyle of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), submission grappling (no-gi), and mixed martial arts (MMA). Fondato nel 1996 by owner Scotty Nelson in Mountain View, COME, OTM has become best known for its website, OnTheMat.com, which provides the largest online library of jiu-jitsu and grappling footage, including video magazines, instructional videos, and tournament compilations. Its online store and eight retail fight shops in California, Nevada, and New Mexico offer the widest selection of fight gear and apparel for fighters from every discipline. Inoltre, OTM’s clothing line is among the most recognizable brands in BJJ and MMA, including a custom made jiu-jitsu gi called Lucky Gi. OTM has sponsored dozens of BJJ / MMA household names, such as B.J. Penn, Nick Diaz, Nate Diaz, Jeff Monson, Kenny Florian, and Diego Sanchez.

About WSS (www.shopWSS.com):WSS is a leading Southern California retailer founded in 1984. WSS (formerly Warehouse Shoe Sale) offers a wide variety of footwear, clothing, and accessories from all major brands. WSS carries over 3,000 of the latest styles from such brand names as Nike, Giordania, Vans, Converse, Sketchers, Reebock, Adidas, Puma, New Balance, DC Shoes, Timberland, K-Swiss, and many, many more. Con oltre 25 years in business and 55 stores (Victorville, Bakersfield and Lancaster coming soon), WSS has an unrivaled reputation for having great values and great selection and for bringing customers the latest in the best styles. Participating in over 350 local events per year, WSS is also committed to giving back to the community.