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“The Homecoming” to be headlined by phenom Marco “El Tiburón” Romero on Sept. 6 in Olathe, Kansas

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KANSAS CITY, Tej zaum. (Lub Xya hli ntuj 29, 2025) - Nineteen-year-old boxing phenom Marco “El Tiburón” Romero (9-0, 8 Kos) will make his hometown debut as a professional on September 6, headlining “The Homecoming” Pro-Am card, presented by Turner Boxing Academy, at Embassy Suites Hotel & Conference Center in Olathe, Kansas.“The Homecoming” is a fundraiser for the Turner Boxing Academy, owned and operated by boxing legend John Brown, in Kansas City, Kansas. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Safe Kids Johnson County. “This will be a special event celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Turner Boxing Academy,” explained Turner, who is Romero’s manager/head trainer. It’s a tough homecoming fight for Marco.”

The primary sponsor of this event is McCarthy Auto Group. “I’m elated to support the Turner Boxing Academy’s 20th anniversary event,” McCarthy Auto Group founder and owner John McCarthy commented. “This is clearly a reputable organization and non-profit. I’ve been impressed with Marco Romero and recognize how pivotal early support can be in shaping a career.”
Romero was a 23-time national amateur champion, highlighted by gold medal performances in the 2024 USA Kev Sib Tw Hauv Tebchaws thiab Lub Ntiaj Teb Lub Ntiaj Teb Kev Sib Tw, for which he was selected as the “Golden Boy” Award winner as the Most Outstanding Boxer.

He is matched against Javier Dario Aragon (7-1-1, 3 Kos), fighting out of Denver by way of Mexico, in the 8-round main event.

“Fighting at home means so much to me,” Romero said about fighting in Olathe. “It’s giving me that extra motivation and drive to work hard every single day in the gym. I’m ready to give my people from KC and Olathe a show.”
Romero, currently a promotional free agent, has needed only 17 rounds in his 9 kev bouts, registering 8 stoppages, including his last six fights in a row. He is set to compete as a middleweight for the first time after previously fighting at super middleweight, his sixth fight in 2025.

“Going down to middleweight has always been the plan,” Romero noted. “My dream is to be a multi-world champion in different weight classes. I’m excited to see how I feel going to middleweight and see how I feel after this fight. Our plan is to go even lower in weight to super welterweight.

“I’m ready and excited to fight 8-rounds. Our opposition will be tougher – we know that – so we are preparing for a hard fought 8-rounder or finish it earlier Either way we are coming Shark Style!"

Proud of his Mexican American heritage, Marco’s boxing idols are Saul “Canelo” Alvarez, Julio Cesar Chavez thiab, ntawm chav kawm, his namesake, Marco Antonio Barrera. Romero’s ultimate goal is to bring world championship boxing back to Kansas, in order to give back to his community and inspire other young and upcoming boxers from Kansas City, not necessarily just in boxing, but any sport. His ultimate goal is to fill up Arrowhead Stadium one day, either fighting for a world title, or defending his world title belt.

In the 10-round co-featured event, Topeka (KS) Heavyweight John “Iron Man” Cantrell (14-0, 13 Kos) yuav siv sij hawm nyob rau hauv Portland “The Prince” Pringle (5-5, 1 KO), who is from Lexington, Kentucky.

The undercard will feature Kansas City’s (KS) popular Davidson brothers, Marcell Davidson (6-0, 4 Kos) Marcus Davidson (6-1, 5 Kos), both fighting as welterweights in separate 4-round fights. Marcell was a 2-time winner of The Ringside World Championships, raws li zoo raws li lub 2019 Lub teb chaws Golden Cov hnab looj tes sib tw.

In another 4-rounder, Leawood (KS) cruiserweight Ben Turla will make his pro debut in a 4-round match versus Randy “SPAWN” Martina (1-0, 1) from Fort Riley, Kansas Turla was a 3-time national amateur champion as an amateur, including top honors at the 2022 USA Boxing Elite Championships.
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Daim pib mus rau muag tag kis (Wed., Lub Xya hli ntuj 30) and are reasonably priced — $75.00 (reserved rows 1-3) thiab $40.00 (general nkag) — and available for purchase online at www.Eventbrite.com.

A USA Boxing-sanctioned amateur card, pib thaum 7 p.m. I, will precede the pro card.Doors open at 6 p.m. I.
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About Turner Boxing Academy: Turner Boxing Academy (TBA) is a non-profit youth boxing club operated by volunteers who are passionate about the sport and the positive impact it has on young people. The academy is based inside the Turner Recreation Center in Kansas City, Kansas. It is dedicated to providing a safe and supportive environment for kids to learn and practice the art of boxing.

TBA is committed to instilling discipline, confidence, and a strong work ethic in our young athletes. We believe in the power of boxing to build character and resilience, and we are passionate about helping our students unlock their full potential both inside and outside the ring.

About McCarthy Auto Group: McCarthy Auto Group is a family-owned network of full-service automotive dealerships and repair centers, proudly headquartered in the Kansas City metro. Nrog ntau tshaj 30 years of deep-rooted local history, we’ve grown to operate 9 award-winning dealerships across Missouri and Kansas, nrog rau 4 well-established Collision centers.

As a company of over 700 employees, it offers a wide selection of new and used vehicles backed by transparent financing, fair pricing, and an unwavering commitment to customer satisfaction. McCarthy Auto Group remains dedicated to giving back awarding over 60 local scholarships annually and supporting numerous community partners, including the Boys & Girls Clubs, American Cancer Society, Kansas City Crime Commission, area high schools, animal shelters, and many more.

About Safe Kids Johnson County: Safe Kids Johnson County (KS) is led by the Johnson County Health Department, which provides a dedicated and caring staff, operation support and other resources to assist in achieving its common goal: keeping your kids safe. Based on the needs of the community, this coalition implements evidence-based programs, such as car-seat checkups, safety workshops and sports clinics, that help parents and caregivers prevent childhood injuries.
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FNU Combat kev ua si Qhia: Holm vs. Cyborg Recap, Stephenson v. Ho Choi saib ua ntej, Tau UFC Boxing Ua hauj lwm: Saib tom ntej rau 2018

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Qhov no FNU Combat kev ua si Qhia npog ib tug ntau ntawm cov yam tseem ceeb thiab cov txheej xwm. Peb muab lub hau khwb Holly Holm tus brutal sib ntaus sib tua nrog Cris Justino ntawm UFC 219 thiab saib rau pem hauv ntej mus rau ib tug zoo sib ntaus Hmo ntuj 124 card rau lub 14th.

Peb qhia rau Mike Tyson tus tshiab lauj kaub Ranch nyob rau hauv California, Big John McCarthy Koom lub Bellator Analyst coob, Vinny Paz tau qhwv nyob rau hauv ua phem nqi, thiab Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor 2 yuav.

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‘BIG’ JOHN MCCARTHY TO JOIN BELLATOR BROADCAST TEAM

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WILL MAKE COLOR COMMENTARY DEBUT AT Bellator 192 RAU Jan. 20 – LIVE ON PARAMOUNT NETWORK

TSEEM, CHAEL SONNEN SIGNS EXTENSION TO REMAIN IN BROADCAST BOOTH

Los Angeles - Bellator is pleased to announce that it has come to an agreement with John McCarthy to serve as color commentator during broadcasts on the soon-to-launch Paramount Network, which kicks off with Bellator 192 rau Saturday, Lub ib hlis ntuj 20.

 

“With the addition of ‘Big’ John to our broadcast team, we have put together the premier group of MMA commentators ahead of our Jan. 20 debut on the Paramount Network,” Bellator President Scott Coker said. “With John and Chael providing analysis, you’re getting two people who have spent more time in the cage than they have spent with a headset on, and that will translate to a positive viewing experience for Bellator fans.”

 

Over the past 20 xyoo, “Big” John McCarthy has set the bar when it comes to officiating in MMA, a sport where he has overseen countless fights promoted by Bellator and other promotions all over the world, serving as the referee for some of the biggest bouts in the history of the sport. A former Los Angeles Police Officer, and a Self-Defense Instructor at the Los Angeles Police Academy, McCarthy is also the founder of “C.O.M.M.A.N.D.,” a program that trains and certifies hopeful MMA referees and judges. McCarthy’s regulatory work is equally as impressive, as he was a key figure in the writing of the sport’s Unified Rules, which are recognized by the ABC and athletic commissions all across North America.

 

Along with his broadcasting duties, the man behind the catchphrase “Let’s get it on!” will also provide a unique level of first-hand insight to the plethora of original content produced by Bellator’s digital team.

 

“I first want to say how grateful I am for the opportunity I have been given to work with the incredible team Bellator has assembled. It is always so hard to leave something you love, but I have always wanted to step away based on my terms rather than someone else’s. My goals are to work as hard as I can to meet the expectations everyone will have for me and to hopefully someday exceed them.” McCarthy said. “I cannot think of anyone I would rather be working with than Scott Coker. Scott has always been a person I admire because of his honesty, loyalty and love for the martial arts. I want to thank everyone from Bellator and Viacom for the trust you are bestowing upon me to keep the commentating of Bellator MMA at the highest levels of the sport.”

 

Nyob rau hauv tas li ntawd, Chael Sonnen has signed an extension to remain a part of select Bellator broadcasts, breaking down all the action alongside Bellator announcers Mike Goldberg thiab Mauro Ranallo.

 

Chael Sonnen spent a majority of his 44-fight career with the UFC and WEC, a run that saw him defeat former middleweight champion Michael Bisping, and compete against the likes of Jon Jones, Anderson Silva (ob zaug), Rashad Evans, “Shogun” Rua, Demian Maia and Brian Stann. In addition to his in-ring action, the West Linn, Ore. native has mastered the art of being in front of the camera, having done broadcast work for both ESPN and Fox Sports. Following a three-year hiatus from active MMA competition, Sonnen returned to the cage against Tito Ortiz ntawm Bellator 170 in January and then went on to defeat Wanderlei Silva during the main event of Bellator: NYC.

 

Bellator and the soon-to-launch Paramount Network open 2018 with a bang when Bellator 192: Lima vs. MacDonald emanates from The Forum in California on Jan. 20. Anchored by a welterweight world title fight featuring Douglas Lima defending his championship against Rory MacDonald, the blockbuster event also will see the aforementioned Chael Sonnen compete against "Rampage" Jackson in the opening contest of 2018’s Bellator Heavyweight World Grand Prix.

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FANS INVITED TO JOIN ROYCE GRACIE, SAKURABA, WANDERLEI SILVA, MATT MITRIONE, ‘KING MO’ & ‘BIG’ JOHN MCCARTHY AT BELLATOR 170 FAN FEST AT DAVE & BUSTER’S IN LOS ANGELES

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DAB TSI: Bellator 170 Fan Fest

QHOV TWG: Dave & Buster’s at The Promenade at Howard Hughes Center

6081 Center Dr.

Los Angeles, XWS LI 90045

 

THAUM: Thursday, Lub ib hlis ntuj 19

8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.

 

LEEJ TWG: Royce Gracie

Kazushi Sakuraba

Wanderlei Silva

King Mo

John McCarthy

Matt Mitrione

Royce Gracie

Lub npe Gracie yog synonymous nrog MMA, and that is largely in part to Royce Gracie, a man who is considered to have invented the sport as we know it today. The winner of the first several UFC events, Gracie yuav muab rho ntau tw nyob rau hauv ib hmo ntuj, coob tug muaj ntau loj tshaj nws. For many years there was no answer for the Gracie Jiu-Jitsu technique that he brought into a fight. Hnub no, it’s hard to find an MMA fighter who hasn’t trained in the art of Brazilian jiu-jitsu that his father invented. In February of 2016, Gracie headlined “Bellator 149,” an event that shattered company viewership records that remain intact to this day.

 

Kazushi Sakuraba

With an incredible resume highlighted by wins over four members of the legendary Gracie family, including Royler, Renzo, Ryan, and Royce Gracie, Sakuraba has inherited the nickname “The Gracie Hunter.” The Japanese mixed martial artist is especially remembered for his first clash with Royce, a ninety-minute marathon that ended in a TKO (corner stoppage) victory for Sakuraba nearly 17 lub xyoos dhau los. Gracie would later avenge his loss, earning a unanimous decision win over Sakuraba at “K-1 Dynamite USA!!" inside the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Tam sim no, almost a decade later, the two legends meet again and Bellator MMA is giving you the chance to be there when it happens!

 

Matt Mitrione

Matt Mitrione originally took his talents to the football gridiron, signing as an undrafted free agent with the New York Giants in 2002. After brief stints with the San Francisco 49ers and Minnesota Vikings, Mitrione entered the MMA cage and hasn’t looked back since. The 14-time UFC veteran began his professional career with victories in his first five fights, four of which came by way of knockout. Known as one of the top finishers in the sport, the 37-year-old Indianapolis native recently finished his run with his former employer, making the decision to test free agency. Mitrione will now look to duplicate the success that he found throughout his career, thaum nws muaj raws li Fedor Emelianenko in San Jose this February.

 

Wanderlei Silva

Former UFC superstar Wanderlei Silva will also be in attendance on Lub ib hlis ntuj 20, as “The Axe Murderer” prepares for his Bellator MMA debut in the highly anticipated year of 2017. The man who has consistently called him out since joining the Scott Coker-led promotion, Chael Sonnen, will be competing in the main event of ‘Bellator 170’ just one day after the “Fan Fest.” A 48-fight veteran, Silva joined the Bellator MMA fray following an illustrious career with UFC, sifting through middleweight powerhouses Cung Le, Brian Stann, and current division champion Michael Bisping. Nrog 25 ntawm nws 35 career victories coming by way of knockout, the 40-year-old Brazilian hotshot is eager to make his presence felt inside the Bellator MMA cage. Join us for ‘Bellator 170’ “Fan Fest” in Los Angeles and meet the legend himself before he makes his promotional debut.

 

King Mo

“King Mo” has been a mainstay with Bellator MMA since 2013, fighting everyone both the light heavyweight and heavyweight division has to offer. This will be Lawal’s second appearance at Bellator MMA’s “Fan Fest” event, giving fans another opportunity to meet the explosive striker outside of the cage. After his recent main event victory over Satoshi Ishii, “Mo” now sets his sights on other “Moneyweight” bouts to satiate his thirst.

 

John McCarthy

Known to many as “Big” John McCarthy, the longtime MMA referee will turn his attention to Bellator MMA’s “Fan Fest” and call the shots at a fun-filled day with some of the greatest fans the sport has to offer. McCarthy has officiated a number of memorable bouts promoted by Bellator MMA, the UFC and others, becoming one of the most notorious referees in the history of the sport.

Sib ntaus INFO: Bellator 170: Ortiz vs. Sonnen yuav siv sij hawm qhov chaw nyob rau Saturday, Lub ib hlis ntuj 21 from the Forum in Los Angeles and will air live and free on SPIKE at 9 p.m. THIAB/8 p.m. I. The highly anticipated undercard streams live on Bellator.com and the Bellator Mobile App beginning at 6:50 p.m. THIAB/3:50 p.m. PT.

 

Tickets for the event start at $36 thiab yog rau cov muag khoom tam sim no nyob Bellator.com, as well as Ticketmaster.com.

 

The epic main card is headlined by a legendary light heavyweight clash that pits superstars Tito Ortiz (18-12-1) tiv thaiv Chael Sonnen (28-14-1). Nyob rau hauv tas li ntawd, a welterweight co-main event featuring Paul Daley (38-14-2) tiv thaiv Brennan Ward (14-4) and a middleweight bout between Ralek Gracie (3-0) thiab Hisaki Kato (7-2) will also be featured on the Spike-televised main card. Kawg, ib tug featherweight contest Pitting Georgi Karakhanyan (26-6-1) tiv thaiv Emmanuel Sanchez(13-3) and a recently-announced lightweight battle featuring Derek Liaj teb (17-6) thiab Derek Anderson (14-2, 1 NC) wrap up Bellator MMA’s first main card of the new year.

 

On the Bellator.com-streamed preliminary card, female flyweights Rebecca Ruth (6-2) thiab Colleen Schneider (10-7) will join the promotional debuts of LA’s own Kevin Casey (9-5-1, 2 NC) and heavyweight knockout artist Jack May (8-3). Also featured on the undercard is the anticipated return of Chinzo Machida (4-2), Henry Corrales (12-3), Guilhate "pob" (8-3), thiab Cody Bollinger (19-6).

 

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Iconic MMA referee 'LOJ’ JOHN McCarthy & Bellator commentator Sean Wheelock ya 'WB TAU TXAIS NWS RAU’ MMA podcast

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Los Angeles, XWS LI – Iconic MMA referee 'Loj loj’ John McCarthy thiab Bellator ua si-by-ua si commentator Sean Wheelock tau koom rog nrog Ignotainment Media Networkcoj kiv cua cov Cia Tau Nws Nyob MMA podcast, uas debuts nyob Friday, Lub peb hlis ntuj 6. Tshiab lub sijhawm uas nws yuav muaj txhua lub limtiam, txhua txhua Friday rau iTunes, nyob rau hauv lub Stitcher app rau Android, thiab nyob Ignotainment.com.

 

Cia Tau Nws Nyob yog audiences’ zoo tshaj plaws lub sij hawm rau delve ntxaum mus rau hauv lub plawv thiab intricacies ntawm tov martial arts thiab ntaus kev ua si, ntau tshaj lwm yam podcast. Lub series yuav kos los ntawm McCarthy lub uas nws kim heev kev nyob rau hauv MMA thiab boxing officiating, alongside Wheelock tus loj kawg resume ntawm commentating MMA, boxing thiab kev ua si cov txheej xwm thoob ntiaj teb. Ua ke, McCarthy thiab Wheelock yuav sib tham txog qhov tseeb teeb meem, teb kiv cua cov lus nug, tham loj-lub npe qhua, thiab caav lub kub ntsiab lus los ntawm lawv cov cim foundations nyob rau hauv thiab ib ncig ntawm lub ntiaj teb no ntawm sib ntaus sib tua.

“Kuv tsos yuav tsum tau co-hosting lub lim piam no podcast nrog John McCarthy. John yog ib tug phooj ywg zoo, raws li zoo raws li ib tug neeg uas kuv tuav nyob rau hauv lub siab tshaj plaws hais txog rau nws lub neej kev koom tes rau MMA,” Hais Wheelock.

Raws li ib tug ntawm cov feem ntau legendary thiab recognizable personalities nyob rau hauv nqe ntaus rog kev ua si, thiab tej zaum qhov zoo tshaj plaws-paub referee nyob rau hauv tej kev ua si nawv, John McCarthy lub koob npe nrov hais lus rau nws tus kheej. Nws tau muab kev koom tes nyob rau hauv MMA txij li thaum nws ntaus lub shores ntawm North America nyob rau hauv 1993, nrog UFC 1. Nws yog ib tug tseem ceeb nyob rau hauv daim duab sau ntawv kev ua si nawv cov kev cai Unified, uas yog paub los ntawm lub Association ntawm Boxing & MMA nqe (ABC) thiab ua kis las nqe thoob plaws North America. Nws txiav txim thiab refereed txhiab tus ntais ntawv thoob ntiaj teb nyob rau hauv nws nyob ze 25 xyoo nyob rau hauv MMA, thiab yog tus tsim / lub taub hau xibfwb qhia rau cov ntawv pov thawj ntawm hauj rau MMA National Development (C.O.M.M.A.N.D.), lub toughest thiab feem ntau tag kawm rau MMA hais plaub thiab sib tw.

“Kuv li stoked yuav tsum tau tham txog dab tsi tshwm sim nyob rau hauv lub combative kev ua si kev lag luam thiab lub txhua hnub yam uas cuam tshuam rau tag nrho cov ntawm peb,” sau McCarthy. “On to top ntawm hais tias, tau mus ua hauj lwm nrog ib tug yeej muaj tseeb pro zoo li Sean Wheelock ua no ib tug zoo meej haum.”

Ib tug ntawm qhov zoo tshaj plaws-paub American lub suab nyob rau hauv ob qho tag nrho MMA thiab ncaws pob, Wheelock lub broadcasting chaw ua hauj lwm tau coj nws mus tshaj 25 lub teb chaws. Nws tuav txim hluav taws xob ua tib tug mus ua hauj lwm raws li ib tug ua si-by-ua si commentator rau lub FIFA ntiaj teb khob, lub Super tais (peb lub sij hawm rau cov BBC), U.S. Qhib ntaus pob tesniv, thiab lub ntiaj teb no championship fights nyob rau hauv mixed martial arts. Nws yog tus ua si-by-ua si commentator rau Bellator MMA rau ntsia hlau loj TV, thiab yav tas los commentated rau nuj nqis FC, Kev txom nyem thiab lub M-1 sib tw. Tsis tas li ntawd, Wheelock tau ua hauj lwm raws li ib tug kws boxing referee txij li thaum nws yog 24 xyoo, thiab tseem tuas ib tug active daim ntawv tso cai los ntawm Koog Chaw rau Kansas Athletic Commission.

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