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UFC star Stephan Bonnar to appear at Fight Nite in the Flats 2 Updated Line-up
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 USA - Less then two weeks remain until the Gladiators Fighting Series returns to Ohio on Saturday, June 10, 2006 at the Plain Dealer Pavilion (formerly the Scene Pavilion) in Cleveland's historic Flats entertainment district.
The Gladiators Fighting Series announced this week that UFC star Stephan "The American Psycho" Bonnar will make the trip to Cleveland to promote his upcoming UFC bout and sit ringside to witness one of the best Gladiators cards to date.
A former cast member of "The Ultimate Fighter - Season 1" reality television series, Bonnar has won three straight fights in the UFC after losing a tough decision to Forrest Griffin in last year's TUF 1 finals which aired live on Spike TV. Since then, Bonnar's popularity has skyrocketed and today he is one of the sport's most popular fighters.
Also added to the card this week was former Toughman champion and renowned striker Jason "Freebird" Freeman who will be making his professional MMA debut. Freeman will bring his 3-0 amateur MMA record and 73-5 Toughman record in to the "Caged Colosseum" when he tangles with Gladiators veteran Thomas "The Beast" Russell in a featured Light Heavyweight match-up.
The night's main event will feature UFC and Pride veteran Dan "The Bull" Bobish who will look to capture the Gladiators MMA Super Heavyweight title when he takes on Lancaster, Ohio's Erik Knox. Bobish comes in to this fight with a 12-8 overall record and will be looking to capture the title in front of his home town fans.
Cleveland police officer Jeff Cox (12-3) will enter the cage for the last time as a fighter when he faces Chris Myers (16-7) for the currently vacant Gladiators MMA Welterweight Title, while Josh "Heavy" Hendricks (13-4) tangles with Team Gurgel's Patrick Berrentine (4-2) for the Gladiators Heavyweight Title.
In one of the nights most anticipated match-ups, Hammer House product Rob "The Bullrider" Wince (14-6) will collide with hard hitting Allan Weickert (8-3) of the Peak Submission Fight Team for the Gladiators Light Heavyweight Title as both fighters will be looking to prove that they are the top dog in the Gladiators 205 lb division.
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, call 330-324-2525 or log on to
Log on to PKW Live this Wednesday night for week one of a two week PKW preview of Betonfighting.com’s "Fight Nite in the Flats 2" with special guests Allan Weickert, Rob "The Bullrider" Wince and UFC Middleweight Champion Rich Franklin. Official "Fight Nite in the Flats 2" odds are now available on Betonfighting.com, the world wide leader in MMA gaming.
Don’t forget about the Official “Fight Nite in the Flats 2” POST FIGHT BASH which begins immediately following the show at the Beach Comber and Tiki Bar located on the east bank of the Flats. Meet and great the fighters along with LIVE entertainment from Chicago’s TEN96 and a special appearance by Miss 2003 Bikini America, Gina Lara.
"Fight Nite in the Flats 2" is proudly sponsored by: Prokarateweekly.com, BetonFighting.com, McCarthy’s Ale House, SportstalkCleveland.com, The Beach Comber and Tiki Bar, Tazmanian Freight Systems, Inc., The Fan Union, 2XL Sports Gear, XS Energy Drink, Bloody Buddy Fight Gear, MMAvideo.com, Sounds Crazy DJ Service, The North American Amateur Fight Series and Red Roof Inns.
"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 Todd Seyler (16-8) Modern American MMA vs. Matt Masterson (3-0) Team Strong Style - Matt replaces John Soeder
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. Jake Schaper (0-1) Eternal Martial Arts
Fight 10 - 205 lb. Bout
Jason Freeman (3-0)
Vander Fighting Systems vs. Thomas Russell (3-3) Peak Submission
Fight Team Fight 11 - 155 lb. Bout Tommy Ridenbaugh (1-4) Team Impact vs. Casey Leonard (3-1) Combative Grappling Systems
Preliminary Amateur Bouts Fight 12 - 170 lb. Bout Joe Heiland (2-0) Team Strong Style vs. Josh McBride (3-1) Northeastern Pummeling Den
Fight 13 - 205 lb. Bout Jason Jones (5-2) Infinity Fight Team vs. Terry Davinney (5-3) Team Shoot
Fight 14 - 170 lb. Bout Dominic Ciricillo (0-0) Team Strong Style vs. Dustin Bloom (2-2) Team AirGadfly
Fight 15 - 155 lb. Bout Tyler Combs (6-10) Dayton, OH vs. John Myers (1-1) Vander Fighting Systems
Fight 16 - 155 lb. Bout Carl Dean Roff (1-1) Roff Ryders Fight Team vs. Marcus Keith (1-1) Peak Submission Fight Team
Fight 17 - 205 lb. Bout Dave Osborne (0-0) Team Griffon-Rawl vs. Michael Gleeton (0-0) Vander Fighting Systems
*All bouts subject to change*
From - Greg Kalikas (Gladiators Fighting Series, Prokarateweekly) with a little editing from us (color, highlights, etc...)
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