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Gladiator Challenge Newsletter This Saturday, There Will Be A "Direct Hit" in Elko, Nevada
March 20, 2010 Elko Indian Colony Gym Elko, Nevada
Doors open at 5 PM, and the fights will start at 7 PM. Tickets for “Direct Hit” can be purchased at http://www.virtualboxoffice.com/, or by calling (888) 826-8858. All ages are welcome, and the fight card is subject to change.
The main event will feature undefeated GC Amateur Light Heavyweight Champion Jimmy Centers (4-0) defending his belt against Justin Stayley (2-2). In an interesting twist, Centers and Stayley are close friends, and even train together. In MMA today, this is a rare thing, as most friends and training partners refuse to fight one another. But that’s not the case with these two. Both are new to the MMA game, and are looking to make some noise in the sport. Now they’ll be battling for the belt, and with their boxing backgrounds, fans are likely to be treated to a massively entertaining bout.
Also showcased at “Direct Hit” will be Cameron Hooper (1-0). This undefeated amateur holds three Nevada State wrestling championships, and is absolutely a star on the rise. Hooper will be facing Anthony Rought at “Direct Hit.” Rought is a member of Ken Shamrock’s Lion’s Den in Reno, Nevada, and Hooper will have his hands full with his opponent. But with his wrestling pedigree, along with his excellent standup skills, it should be a great fight.
In addition, crowd-pleasing lightweights Keith Rodriguez (2-0) and John Baker (2-0) are scheduled to lock horns in an anticipated bout. Both fighters are known street-fighters, and are sure to provide non-stop action. “John has a bit of boxing background, but basically they’re both just street-fighters. They’re sure to throw down in a big way,” said matchmaker Harvey Lockwood.
Gladiator Challenge Owner/Promoter Tedd Williams stated, “I can’t wait for the Elko fight fans to experience the GC brand of fight action once again. It’s going to be a great night!”
For more information on Gladiator Challenge and all its events, please visit www.gladiatorchallenge.com.
For additional information please contact: Phil Lanides, Publicist - (408) 439-3245, phil@fightofyourlife.com Tedd Williams, Owner/Promoter – info@gladiatorchallenge.com
ABOUT GLADIATOR CHALLENGE: Gladiator Challenge is a world-class mixed martial arts (MMA) promotion established in 1999 by Tedd Williams. A former UFC fighter, Williams is a former national AAU Sambo Champion (1997), a former California State Judo Champion (4th Degree Black Belt under “Judo” Gene Lebell) and a former college All- American wrestler (Cerritos Jr. College, 1988-89). Gladiator Challenge runs 12-18 MMA events per year, and has featured MMA superstars Uriah “The California Kid” Faber, Quinton “Rampage” Jackson, James Irvin, Tyson Griffin, “Sugar” Rashad Evans, Scott “Hands of Stone” Smith, “The Maine-iac” Tim Sylvia, Joe “Daddy” Stevenson, Mac Danzig, Dan “The Beast” Severn, Jerry Bohlander, “Krazy Horse” Charles Bennett, Chris Leben, Chael Sonnen, Jake Shields, “The Secret Weapon” Pete Spratt, Nate “The Rock” Quarry, Jason “The Punisher” Lambert, Bobby “The Bad Seed” Hoffman, and Cal Worsham, among many others. Gladiator Challenge can be found online at http://www.gladiatorchallenge.com/
- From Gladiator Challenge Newsletter
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