Mixed Martial Arts At San Manuel Casino

Updated Fight Card Announced

August 30, 2007

San Manuel Indian Bingo & Casino

777 San Manuel Blvd.

Highland, California

 

 

San Manuel Indian Nation, Calif. – On Thursday, August 30, San Manuel Indian Bingo and Casino will kick

off Labor Day Weekend with an action filled mixed martial arts event. Tickets are available now at all

Ticketmaster locations, including Ticketmaster.com, for $45, $65, and $100.

 

The main event features Ryan Bixler vs. Ryan Healy. Adding on to the heat will be Gabe Rudiger, from

The Ultimate Fighter 5 throwing down some punches, kicks, and locks when battling against Canadian

George Kassamatis.

 

The ladies will also bring it on with a pro debut from Katja Turner taking on Heather Basquill. Other

fighters scheduled to appear include San Diego's Mike Granache and Benjamen Garrett going against

Victorville's Joe Calavita and Lamar Jiles. Other locals on the card include Brad Peterson and Palika

Drummondo from Victorville and Jeremy Pidgeon along with Mario Miranda, fighting out of Lynnwood.

 

Doors open at 6:30 the night of the fights. A 21-and-older age requirement to enter the Casino is strictly

enforced.

 

San Manuel Casino MMA Fight Card (As of 8/21/07):

Fight 1 - 112 lb. Bout (3 Rds)

Katja Turner

Pro Debut

San Diego, CA

 vs.

Heather Basquill

1-0-0

Arlington, WA

 

Fight 2 - 170 lb. Bout (3 Rds)

Palika Drummondo

2-3

Victorville, CA

 vs.

Jeremy Pidgeon

3-0

Lynnwood, WA

 

Fight 3 - 155 lb. Bout (3 Rds)

Mike Granche

2-1

San Diego, CA

 vs.

Joe Calavitta

0-2

Victorville, CA

 

Fight 4 - 195 lb. Bout (3 Rds)

Brad Peterson

1-0

Victorville, CA

 vs.

Mario Miranda

3-0

Lynnwood, WA

 

Fight 5

Lamar Jiles

Pro Debut

Victorville, CA

 vs.

Benjamen Garrett

Pro Debut

San Diego, CA

 

Fight 6 - 155 lb. Bout (3 Rds)

Fred Leavy 

3-7

Fullerton, CA

 vs.

Bryan Joplin

4-0

Los Angeles, CA

 

Fight 7 - 170 lb. Bout (3 Rds)

Gabe Lara

2-1-1

Highland, CA

 vs.

Leonardo Soares

1-0

Victorville, CA

 

Fight 8 - Special Feature Fight: 155 lb. Bout (3 Rds)

Gabe Rudiger

10-3

Ontario, CA

 vs.

George Kassamatis

7-2

Vancouver, BC Canada

 

Fight 9 - Main Event: 155 lb. Bout (5 Rds)

Ryan Bixler

9-3

San Diego, CA

Amateur: 8-1

vs.

Ryan Healy

3-2-1

Sparks, NV

Amateur: 9-1

 


 About San Manuel Indian Bingo and Casino

San Manuel Indian Bingo and Casino is Southern California's one-stop destination for entertainment and fun.

The casino is just 70 minutes from downtown Los Angeles and a short drive from the LA-Ontario International

Airport. Guests enjoy 2,000 of the latest slots, live poker and Vegas-style blackjack, high-limit gaming, high-

stakes bingo, incredible entertainment, sumptuous dining and a generous player's reward program. Owned

and operated by the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians, the casino has been providing fun and excitement

since 1986. Since that time, players have received over $2 billion in cash, prizes and giveaways, making

any visit to San Manuel an exciting and memorable experience. For more information on San Manuel Indian

Bingo and Casino, please visit their Web site at www.sanmanuel.com or call 800-359-2464.

 

 

Subject to change

 

 

- From San Manuel Indian Bingo and Casino

 

 (8/22/07)