VISALIA – Live mixed martial arts action is back this Saturday at Valley Strong Ballpark home of the Visalia Rawhide.
559 Fights is the first amateur MMA promotion in the State to do a live event with a crowd since the pandemic started.
Doors open for the 17-bout event at 6pm and fights start at 7. Στο κύριο γεγονός, Oceano strawweight Gabby Lopez (5-0) fights Rocklin’s Valerie Thurs (3-4) η 559 Fights title.
Στο ομο-κύριο γεγονός, Visalia 145-pounder Mark Hernandez (2-2-1) battles Bakersfield’s Sal Bruno (2-2-2) for the interim Featherweight crown.
“We are definitely glad to be back. And back with such an amazing fight card," 559 Fights President Jeremy Luchau said. “It’s been a long time and we are excited to see some of the veterans back and a great mix of new local talent.”
The fight card also features a grappling tournament featuring many of the Valley’s top talent, both on the mat and in the cage, including Bellator veteran Nick Bustamante, Tachi Palace Fights vet Christian Avalos, and Visalia black belt Marc De La Cruz.
“Really excited to see some pretty good grappling,»Είπε ο Λουκάου. “There are a ton of great grappling events in the state and beyond and the Valley always has some great athletes. We are blessed to be able to put some great matches together.”
ΣΕΛΜΑ, Καλιφόρνια. – Larry Gonzales hasn’t had the best of luck in his young mixed martial arts career. The Fresno heavyweight had three fights fall apart before he even had a chance to compete.
But once Gonzales stepped foot in the cage, he hasn’t looked back amassing a 4-0 ρεκόρ, capturing a 559 Fights Heavyweight Championship and climbing to a No. 3 ranking in the state.
Gonzales hopes to keep the good fortune going on March 13 – Friday the 13th – in a heavyweight title showdown with Fresno’s Kail Melton (1-2) at the Visalia Convention Center. Doors open at 6pm and first fight is at 7.
“Looking at things now this might be one of the largest fight cards we’ve ever put together," 559 Fights owner Jeremy Luchau said. “15 mma bouts in all, with three of them being title fights and a grappling tournament. I don’t know what more fight fans could possibly want.”
The co-main event features a California Amateur Mixed Martial Arts Organization Middleweight State title fight, pitting two of the Valley’s best 185-pound prospects against one another – Hanford’s Marqus Blevins (3-0) and Orange Cove’s Jared Velasquez (4-3).
“It’s been a long time coming to get Blevins into the 559 Fights cage,»Είπε ο Λουκάου. “Blevins trains out of Valley Fight Club and that’s where I had my start in mixed martial arts training. It’s an honor and a pleasure to be able to have them represented in our promotion. And I’m also excited to have Velasquez back in action. He’s as tough as they come and represents a great city in Orange Cove where we just had an extremely successful event.”
Flyweights will also take center stage, as 125-pound 559 Fights kingpin Johnny Maldonado of Bakersfield defends his perfect 4-0 record in a rematch with former champion Josue Gonzales (3-2) of San Luis Obispo.
559 Fights will also be hosting its first grappling tournament, which will take place in the 155-185 weight classes and feature competitors from all over the Central Valley.
“The fight card is pretty stacked, but I’m probably most excited about this grappling tournament that we are doing,” Luchau added. “There’s going to be a lot of notable names from the Valley competing. It’s a great start for us on where we see the future of both grappling and 559 Fights heading in the future.”
In other main card bouts; Irvine flyweight Meggan Tamondong (2-1) takes on Rocklin’s Valerie Thurs (3-4), Lindsay lightweight Mark Felix (4-3) battles Sacramento’s Julius Wright (5-4), Hanford featherweight Denzel Rosaroso (3-0) fights Bakersfield’s Sal Bruno (2-2-2), Sanger welterweight Anthony Mata (1-1) tangles with Bakersfield’s Jeramy Titsworth (1-1) and Porterville light heavyweight Omar Reneau (2-3) fights Lathrop’s Danny Moreno (2-2).
Grappling competitors include; Porterville’s Brandon Cohea, Fresno’s Nick Bustamante, Selma’s Julian Tovar, Parlier’s Christian Avalos, Fresno’s Art Hernandez, Visalia’s Marc DeLaCruz, Fresno’s Alex Rojas and Bakersfield’s Matt Reed.
For more information please visit www.559fights.com
ΣΕΛΜΑ, CALIF. - Δύο από τις πιο καυτές νέες προοπτικές για το featherweight στην Καλιφόρνια θα ξεκινούν το Σάββατο, 18 Μαΐου στο Φρέσνο στο Rainbow Ballroom με 559 Καταπολεμά το χρυσό στη γραμμή.
Ο μικτός πολεμικός καλλιτέχνης Coalinga 145 λίβρες, ο Enoch McCottrell το βάζει 3-0 ρεκόρ στη γραμμή εναντίον του Vince Gomez του Μπέικερσφιλντ (3-0) στο κύριο γεγονός της 559 αγώνες 72.
«Δεν μπορώ να σκεφτώ δύο πιο καυτούς μαχητές στην κοιλάδα αυτή τη στιγμή," 559 Ο πρόεδρος των αγώνων Jeremy Luchau είπε. Και οι δύο έχουν ένα συναρπαστικό στυλ, ήθελα να τελειώσω αγώνες και ήταν εύκολες επιλογές για να παλέψουμε για τον κενό τίτλο μας. "
Στο ομο-κύριο γεγονός, 559 Καταπολεμά τον πρωταθλητή Bantamweight γυναικών Maritza Sanchez (5-6) βάζει τον τίτλο της στη γραμμή εναντίον του Lindsay Scaturro του Oakland (1-1).
Επίσης, εμφανίζεται στην κάρτα ένας αγώνας ερασιτεχνικών μικτών πολεμικών τεχνών της Καλιφόρνιας, ελαφρύς βαρέων βαρών, τίτλος μεταξύ του Gregory Morales του Ceres (4-1) και το Chadricc Kindle του Λάνκαστερ (3-2).
«Έχουμε πολλές μεγάλες μάχες στην κορυφή αυτής της κάρτας. Ο καθένας απόλαυσε βλέποντας την άνοδο της Maritza στο MMA και είναι υπέροχο να έχουμε και τον Gregory Morales και τον Chadricc να αγωνίζονται για εμάς επίσης,»Είπε ο Λουκάου.
Συνολικά 17 αγώνες θα αμφισβητηθούν, συμπεριλαμβανομένων τριών σούπερ αγώνες. «Αυτή είναι μια φορτωμένη κάρτα αγώνα, με 14 MMA και 3 παλεύει,»Είπε ο Λουκάου. «Ήταν πραγματική χαρά να επιστρέψω στις ρίζες μας και να συνεργαστούμε με όλα τα σχολεία στην κοιλάδα τόσο για μάχες όσο και για περιόδους MMA. "
Επίσης, πίσω στη δράση είναι ο Arroyo Grande μεσαίας κατηγορίας Isaiah Hughes (5-1) που αναλαμβάνει τον Joseph Gaceta του Ridgecrest και τον μεσαίο βάρος της Merced Jaime Llamas- Τρεβίνο (1-0) παίρνει τον David Marquez του Kerman (0-2).
«Ο Hughes ήταν εδώ και πολύ καιρό αγαπημένος στους θαυμαστές του 559 αγώνες, καθώς και η Gaceta. Ανυπομονώ πραγματικά να τους δω να επιστρέφουν στο κλουβί,»Είπε ο Λουκάου. "Επίσης, Ο Llamas-Trevino είναι κάποιος που πρέπει να παρακολουθεί »
Σε άλλες περιόδους; Η ντεμπούτο της Ντελ Ρέι, Angelic Pimentel, έκανε το ντεμπούτο της στο Oksana Ball της Sacrament (0-0), Μεσαίο βάρος Σακραμέντο Ντάνιελ Σαραγόσα (2-2) καταπολεμά τον Adrian Silva του Bakersfield (1-1-1), Wasco welterweight Troy Butler (3-2) αναλαμβάνει τον Aaron Armijo του San Jose (2-0-1), Merced bantamweight Michael Gomez (0-2) μάχεται τον Liovardo Garfias του Porterville (1-0), Clovis ελαφρύς Xavier Moreno (2-0) καταπολεμά τον Hipolito Leon του Kerman (1-3), Grover Beach featherweight Marvin Garcia (1-0) παίρνει τον Tracy's Pedro Juarez (1-1), Fresno welterweight David Chacon (1-0) καταπολεμά τον Eric Rush του Λος Άντζελες (0-0), Paso Robles, Ο ελαφρύς Jeremy Covert κάνει το ντεμπούτο του εναντίον του Denny Stout του Bakersfield (0-0), και ο βαρέων βαρών Fresno Larry Gonzales πολεμά τον Juan Espinoza της Kettleman City (0-0).
Σε αγώνες; Ο Adan Lozano του Parlier θα συναντηθεί με την Kyle Mask της Madera, Ο Alexzander Alvarado του Parlier θα αρπάξει τον Jorge Melchor της Madera και ο Damian Gomez της Selma αντιμετωπίζει τον Brandon Cohea του Porterville.
Για περισσότερες πληροφορίες επισκεφθείτε τη διεύθυνση www.559fights.com
559 Fights is back at the Visalia Convention Center onΣάββατο, Sept 16thfeaturing a main event showdown between rising middleweight prospects Albert Gonzales of Fresno and Nicholas Maximov.
Τα εισιτήρια ξεκινούν από μόλις $25 at the Visalia Convention Center Box Office or atwww.559fights.com
VIP Tables seating 8 ξεκινούν από μόλις $400 and VIP Packages including Hotel Room and 2 Front Row seats start at just $200 – Text or call559-813-0307 για λεπτομέρειες. ο 559 Fights official mobile app and online atwww.559fights.com.
Watch it all liveαυτό το Σάββατο!
559 Fights Middleweight Title on the LineΣάββατο
Two of California’s hottest prospects throw downΣάββατο η 559 Fights Middleweight Championship, when Albert Gonzales and Nick Maximov clash at Visalia Convention Center in Visalia, LIVE on FloCombat.
Gonzales represents Fresno, and Maximov calls Chico home. Both fighters sport unblemished 3-0 records, and both are looking to add 559 Fights Champion to their resumeΣάββατο.
“That belt is going to mean the world to me, ένας,” Gonzales says after a recent training session. “It’s going to symbolise all my hard work and dedication, and it’s going to mean even more to my supporters. There’s no way I’m leaving Visalia without that belt.”
“Good luck with that,” says his opponent Maximov, who’s also a wrestler for Clackamas College in Portland.
“This is my first main event and my first shot at taking home a belt; I’m ready to rise to the occasion,” Maximov says with a smile. “I’ve got a lot of respect for my opponent and what he’s accomplished so far in his career, but this is my time.”
Στο ομο-κύριο γεγονός, unbeaten Arroyo Grande product Isaiah Rocha (3-0) takes on the toughest challenge of his blossoming his career, Bakersfield’s Izaiah Ozuna (3-2), σε bantamweight δράση.
The card also features the return of former 559 Fights bantamweight title challenger Austin Liu (3-2, Φρέσνο) and top women’s flyweight prospect Kathy Solorzano (4-1, Bakersfield).
559 Fights is proud to announce our events will now be streamed globally via paid subscription on FloCombat, ξεκινώντας με 559 αγώνες 58 επί Αύγουστος 11at Tower Theatre in Fresno.
Part of the FloSports Network, FloCombat is the authority for MMA and combat sports news, εκδηλώσεις, interviews, και περισσότερα.August 11thFloCombat brings you live coverage of the 559 Fights fight 58. Catch all the action and become aPRO MEMBER TODAY!
559 Fights is one of California’s top amateur mixed martial arts promotions, promoting successful events across the state since 2012 and helping to launch the careers of several of California’s top fighters.
Along with a throwback heavyweight title between Leo Cantu (10-4-1, Kerman) and Josue Aispuro (3-1, Avenal), 559 αγώνες 58 includes two championship bouts.
Heavyweight and Cruiserweight champ Andrew Chatman (6-0, Φρέσνο) moves down in weight to fight Joseph Gaceta (2-1, Ridgecrest) for the CAMO State Light-Heavyweight Championship. Yuni Valencia (4-2, Farmersville) and Emilio Horta (2-2, Ridgecrest) will clash for the 559 Fights Lightweight Championship.
Τα εισιτήρια ξεκινούν από $25 and can be purchased at the Tower Theatre Box Office or www.559fights.
VIP Tables and VIP Package info text or call559-813-0307
559Fights returns to Fresno’s Tower Theatre with “559Fights 55” onΑπρίλιος 21, featuring a full slate of many of California’s hungriest and most exciting amateur MMA fighters. The main event will feature top flyweight contender Samuel Fierro (6-2, Selma) as he tries to halt unbeaten 6-0 Sacramento fighter Mark Wirth’s tear through the state’s 125-pound rankings.
Prior to the highly anticipated headline bout, Daniel Campagna (3-1, Porterville) will hunt for his fourth win at the expense of Sacramento’s Josiah McHale (3-2) σε bantamweight δράση.
In the flyweight division, Fresno’s Austin Liu (2-1) and Merced’s Michael Alonzo (2-1) θα συναντηθεί, with both fighters hungry to earn their third win.
Selma’s Bernabe Herrera (3-3) will enter the cage for the seventh time against Ridgecrest’s Emilio Horta (2-1) in the 155-pound division.
Τα εισιτήρια ξεκινούν από μόλις $25 and are available at the Tower Theatre box office or online atwww.559fights.com. Για περισσότερες πληροφορίες, παρακαλώ καλέστε 559-813-0307.
559 αγώνες 55
Απρίλιος 21 at Tower Theatre in Fresno, Καλιφόρνια.
125: Selma’s Samuel Fierro (6-2) vs. Sacramento’s Mark Wirth (6-0) 135:Porterville’s Daniel Campagna (3-1) vs. Sacramento’s Josiah McHale (3-2) 125:Fresno’s Austin Liu (2-1) vs. Merced’s Michael Alonzo (2-1) 155: Selma’s Bernabe Herrera (3-3) vs. Ridgecrest’s Emilio Horta (2-1) 265:Fresno’s Ryan Yates (1-0) vs. Oakland’s Dwight Maters (2-1) 185:Fresno’s James Porter (1-1) vs. Castro Valley’s Alan Benson (0-1) 205:Fresno’s Jesse Vazquez (0-0) vs. Ridgecrest’s Joseph Gaceta (1-1) 145:Visalia’s Chris Luna (0-0) vs. Santa Barbara’s Emmanuel Gonzalez (0-1) 170: Goleta’s Bryan Rodriguez (0-1) vs. Sacramento’s Tony Magalahaes (0-0) 145:Porterville’s Christian Marron (0-2) vs. Dos Palos’ Conan Orozco (0-1) 185:Los Angeles’ Bako Agambonisye (0-0) vs. Auburn.’s Zach Linco (0-0) 265:Reedley’s Ruben Castaneda Jr. (0-0) vs. Fresno’s Aniken Robinson (0-0)
559 Fights Ruiz vs. Elizondo is back at The Visalia Convention Center for 559 αγώνες Σάββατο, Ιαν. 21! Οι πόρτες ανοίγουν στις 6, πρώτος αγώνας είναι στις 7. Τα εισιτήρια ξεκινούν από μόλις $25 and can be purchased at the Visalia Convention Center orwww.559fights.com
559 Fights returns to Fresno’s Tower Theatre onΠαρασκευή, Οκτώβριο. 21. Οι πόρτες ανοίγουν στις 6 μμand first Fight is at 7.
Featuring a Bantamweight Title fight, pitting champion Bryce Gonzales vs. Daniel Campagna.
Τα εισιτήρια ξεκινούν από μόλις $25 and can be purchased at the Tower Theatre Box Office, Pink Panthers Espress in Fresno, Pacific Metal Fab & Design, Inc. & Central Cal Machining, Inc. in Madera and Nutrishop Visalia.
VIP Table and other special pricing text or call559-813-0307.
For more information check out the offical 559 Fights mobile app, which can be downloaded FREE on all devices. Επίσης, επίσκεψη www.559fights.com
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~News From The Promoters Corner~
Coming off a huge event for 559 Fights in September, we prepare for anΟκτώβριο. 21return to Fresno’s Tower Theatre.
Στο κύριο γεγονός, we have Bantamweight Champion Bryce Gonzales returning from a minor injury to compete against Porterville’s Daniel Campagna.
This bout was scheduled as the main event of the #50 συμβάν, but injuries forced us to scrap the bout and move it to a later date.
We have several local showdowns booked for this event, including the return of Devon Chavez and two big flyweight bouts as Strawweight Champ Freddy Mendez moves up in weight to take on up-and-coming talent Paul Elizondo and Carlos Hernandez battles Jose Navarro.
We have three events left for this year.
In November we make our return to Hanford and debut at the Civic Auditorium and then close out the year in Fresno at Tower Theatre.
For more info download the 559 Fights App free on your mobile device.
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VISALIA, Καλιφόρνια. – When 559 Fights first opened it’s cage doors to amateur mixed martial artist in 2012 the vision was simple – grow and develop local talent.
Επί Παρασκευή, September2at the Visalia Convention Center the locally-grown and operated MMA promotion will host it’s 50th event.
“When Joey (Perez), Mots (Jon Motsenbocker) and I sat down and started the idea of 559 αγώνες, we knew that this day would come,"Είπε 559 Fights president Jeremy Luchau. “Our goal from the beginning was not to have the biggest, brightest, fanciest, but rather to be the most consistent and give more opportunities for young, local amateurs to compete.”
Από 2012 559 Fights has hosted the California Amateur Mixed Martial Arts Organization State Championships, Northern California Regional Championships twice and had hundreds of competitors step foot in their cage.
“559 Fights has become the most consistent MMA platform in the country which is demonstrated by the vast number of rising professional stars that developed their talent in the 559 cage,” CAMO President JT Steele said.
559 Fights has produced events in 18 different venues over the past three years and in cities all across the Central Valley from Bakersfield to Fresno.
Τα εισιτήρια για το 50ουevent can be purchased at the Visalia Convention Center box office and start at just $25. Για περισσότερες πληροφορίες επισκεφθείτε την ιστοσελίδα www.559fights.com
“Often times we’ve done things against the grain. We charge a much smaller ticket price than other shows throughout the country and we put together sometimes triple the events,»Είπε ο Λουκάου. “We try our best to give these fighters and fans the best possible experience. We’ve fought in venues all over the Valley trying to promote mixed martial arts and our fighters to a variety of different communities.”
Long-time 559 Fights staple Visalia’s Jonathan DeLeon will headline the event in a Featherweight Title bout against Bakersfield’s David Mendoza. Στο ομο-κύριο γεγονός, Visalia’s Steven Robinson takes on Ridgecrest’s Jacobo Longoria for the Welterweight Championship.
“There’s so many great amateurs throughout the Valley that it’s been really easy to showcase these fighters, get them the exposure that they need and have them move on to the professional level,»Είπε ο Λουκάου. “We’ve had a large number of fighters essentially graduate from amateur ranks at 559 Fights and into the pro ranks.”
559 αγώνες 50 will have over 10-action packed bouts.
