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Fight Nite in the Flats 2 Update Madigan to make MMA debut
June 10, 2006 The Plain Dealer Pavilion Cleveland, Ohio
- Special Thanks go out to Greg Kalikas (Gladiators Fighting Series, Prokarateweekly) for the following information:
Cleveland, OH: The countdown to Fight Nite in the Flats 2 has begun as less then thirty days remain until four new champions are crowned in Cleveland, Ohio. In addition to what is already a stellar fight card, the Gladiators Fighting Series announced this week that kickboxing champion Ryan “The Lion” Madigan will be making his pro MMA debut on June 10th. Madigan, who is currently ranked # 3 in the world by the IKF and is unbeaten in two World Combat League appearances, will look to make the transition to mixed martial arts as a welterweight. “I am still very focused on my goal of becoming a world kickboxing champion and excelling in the WCL but having the opportunity to fight in front of my home fans was something I could not pass up” said Madigan about his upcoming bout.
Coming off a first round submission win on May 6th, UFC and Pride veteran Dan “The Bull” Bobish will look to capture the GFS Super Heavyweight title when he takes on three hundred pounder Erik Knox in the night’s main event. Bobish, the former King of the Cage Super Heavyweight Champion is looking forward to fighting in Cleveland where he resides and plans on showing the world that “The Bull is back”!
Cleveland’s own Jeff Cox, a team mate of Bobish, will enter the cage for the last time as a fighter when he faces Chris Myers for the GFS Welterweight Title. Cox, who is coming into his June 10th bout with a record of 12-3 as a professional has decided to retire while still on top of his game and turn his attentions to training the next generation of “Strong Style” fighters.
In a highly anticipated welterweight match-up, two of the top amateur gladiators will square off in a featured preliminary bout. Philadelphia’s Josh McBride, who is coming off an impressive but hard fought win over Team Griffon Rawl’s AJ Pulling last weekend at Caged Fury, will face one of his toughest opponents to date in Team Strong Style’s “Smokin” Joe Heiland who is unbeaten in two fights. McBride and Heiland are currently ranked # 1 and # 2 by the North American Amateur Fight Series and will both be looking to take another step up in the GFS. In other amateur action, current ICE Light Heavyweight Champion, Terry “The Punisher” Davinney (5-3) of Michigan battles West Virginia’s Jason “The Wrecking Ball” Jones (5-2). Both fighters are riding two fight win streaks and have their sites set on a future GFS title shot.
Tickets for Fight Nite in the Flats 2 are now available and going fast. VIP Table Tickets (seats 10 max, includes waitress service) are $100.00 per person, VIP Booth Tickets are $55.00 per person with a 2 ticket minimum (VIP Booths seat 4 max), Reserved Floor Tickets are $55.00 and General Admission tickets are $30.00 in advance, $35.00 at the door. To purchase tickets in advance, log on to www.Prokarateweekly.com or call 330-324-2525. The World Wide leader in MMA gaming, Betonfighting.com is expected to release the official Fight Nite in the Flats 2 wagering odds this week which will be available on site.
Updated Fight Nite in the Flats 2 Fight Card (not in fight order)
Title Fights/Main Events Fight 1 - Super Heavyweight Title Bout Dan “The Bull” Bobish (12-8) Team Strong Style vs. Erik Knox (8-8) Lancaster, OH
Fight 2 - Heavyweight Title Bout Josh Hendricks (13-4) Team Strong Style vs. Patrick Barrentine (4-2) Team George Gurgel
Fight 3 - Light Heavyweight Title Bout Rob Wince (14-6) Team Hammer House vs. Allan Weickert (8-3) Peak Submission Fight Team/Team BOF
Fight 4 - Welterweight Title Bout Jeff Cox (12-3) Team Strong Style vs. Chris Myers (16-7) Team Impact
Featured Bouts Fight 5 - 155 lb. Bout Jason Dent (17-6) Team Griffon-Rawl vs. Luke Spencer (10-6) Next Level Fight Team
Fight 6 - 155 lb. Bout Jason Taylor (3-0) Team BOF vs. Donnie Walker (5-2) Team Griffon-Rawl
Fight 7 - 195 lb. Bout John Soeder (3-0-1) Team Strong Style vs. Todd Seyler (16-8) Modern American MMA
Fight 8 - 155 lb. Bout Torrance Taylor (2-2) Team BOF vs. Toby Grear (2-1) Dayton, OH
Fight 9 - 170 lb. Bout Ryan Madigan (0-0) Team BOF vs. TBA
Fight 10 - 120 lb. Bout Kellyn Huehn (2-1) Team George Gurgel vs. Mystee Blackwood (7-4) Tempe, AZ
Preliminary Bouts Fight 11 - 170 lb. Bout Joe Heiland (2-0) Team Strong Style vs. Josh McBride (3-1) Northeastern Pummeling Den
Fight 12 - 205 lb. Bout Jason Jones (5-2) Infinity Fight Team vs. Terry Davinney (5-3) Team Shoot
Fight 13 - 155 lb. Bout Brent Amon (1-2) North Eastern Pummeling Den vs. Tommy Ridenbaugh (1-4) Team Impact
Fight 14 - 170 lb. Bout Dominic Siricolo (0-0) Team Strong Style vs. Dustin Bloom (2-2) Team AirGadfly
Fight 15 - 155 lb. Bout Tyler Combs (6-10) Dayton, OH vs. Marcus Keith (1-1) Peak Submission Fight Team - St. Mary’s, OH
Fight 16 - 205 lb. Bout Dave Osborne (0-0) Team Griffon-Rawl vs. TBA
*All bouts subject to change*
Fight Nite in the Flats 2 is proudly sponsored by: - Tazmanian Freight Systems Inc - Bloody Buddy Fight Gear - Sounds Crazy DJ Service - The North American Amateur Fight Series
From - Greg Kalikas (Gladiators Fighting Series, Prokarateweekly) with a little editing from us (color, highlights, etc...)
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