Returning to Socorro Entertainment Center on October 31 for "THUNDER"
Sep 25, 2015 Comments
(PRESS RELEASE) -- RANCHO CUCAMONGA, California ? King of the Cage
will return to Socorro Entertainment Center in Socorro in Socorro,
Texas for the fourth time in 2015, with another action-packed,
world-class Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) mega-event, headlined by a
lightweight (155 pounds) showdown between Misael Ynarritu and
Harvey
Park on Saturday, October 31, 2015.
This also marks the first of a new fight deal with the Socorro Entertainment Center, which is one of the premiere venues for MMA in the southwest, thanks to Karl Maahs, GM and the Ysleta del Pueblo Sur.
The main event in the 155 lb. Lightweight Division will feature
Misael Ynarritu (5-0) from El Paso, Texas (10th Planet BJJ)
battling Harvey Park
(2-1) from Clovis, New Mexico (Force of 1 MMA). Ynarritu has
finished four of his opponents in the first round.
In the co-main event in the 125 lb. Division, Jesus Urbina (6-2) from El Paso, Texas (10th Planet BJJ) will do battle against Jerome Rivera (4-0) from Albuquerque, New Mexico (FIT NHB). Urbina has won 6 of his last 7 bouts and is an exciting fighter with world class BJJ skills. Rivera is one of the fastest rising young stars in MMA, with all 4 of his professional wins coming in the 1st and 2nd rounds and was also undefeated as an amateur.
Adrian Cruz from Rio Rancho, New Mexico (Judgement MMA) vs. Joseph David Veloz from El Paso, Texas (Independent)
Cynthia Arceo returns to the cage to fight for the King of the Cage Amateur Women's Strawweight Title Belt.
Also appearing on the card will be local favorite, Alex Diaz along with Albuquerque's Jayme Hinshaw, who puts her perfect record on the line against Shyanne Farmer (3-1) in another highly anticipated female bout.
Other fighters on the card include Victor Trujillo, Travis Arrellano, Khari Snowden, Amanda Estrella, Fabian Mata, Jasmine Rodriguez and more.
This event will be broadcast in over 50 million U.S. households on MAVTV (DIRECTV Ch-214, Verizon FiOS Ch-810). Check your local cable provider for cable station in your area.
Doors open at 5:30 pm. and fights start at 7:00 pm. Reserve seating and Ringside tickets are on sale now. For more information or to purchase tickets, go to www.holdmyticket.com. Or call (505) 507-0309. Event card subject to change.
About King of the Cage
After performing over 500 events since its inception in 1998, King of the Cage has proven to be a leader in the evolution of Mixed Martial Arts. No other production has promoted more fights than King of the Cage. KOTC has and continues to promote shows globally, including the United States and far-reaching countries such as: England, Singapore, South Africa, Canada, Japan, Australia and Philippines.
King of the Cage is available weekly to over 50 million homes in the United States on cable and satellite television on MAVTV, owned by Lucas Oil and also airs in more than 60 countries worldwide which include Canada, Mexico, Philippines, Mongolia, Thailand, South Africa, and most of Europe.
King of the Cage has been a career staple for countless stars including Ronda Rousey, Forrest Griffin, Quinton Rampage Jackson, Daniel Cormier, TJ Dillishaw, Demetrious Johnson, Robbie Lawler, Rory MacDonald, Rashad Evans, Krazy Horse, Keith Jardine, Mac Danzig, Urijah Faber, Joe Stevenson, and Diego Sanchez.
King of the Cage just recently reached a broadcast deal with the UFC where KOTC fights and events will now be seen on UFC FIGHT PASS, giving fans access to one of the most valuable MMA libraries, starting in 2015.
Visit at http://www.kingofthecage.com.
This also marks the first of a new fight deal with the Socorro Entertainment Center, which is one of the premiere venues for MMA in the southwest, thanks to Karl Maahs, GM and the Ysleta del Pueblo Sur.
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In the co-main event in the 125 lb. Division, Jesus Urbina (6-2) from El Paso, Texas (10th Planet BJJ) will do battle against Jerome Rivera (4-0) from Albuquerque, New Mexico (FIT NHB). Urbina has won 6 of his last 7 bouts and is an exciting fighter with world class BJJ skills. Rivera is one of the fastest rising young stars in MMA, with all 4 of his professional wins coming in the 1st and 2nd rounds and was also undefeated as an amateur.
One of the featured bouts will be:
Adrian Cruz from Rio Rancho, New Mexico (Judgement MMA) vs. Joseph David Veloz from El Paso, Texas (Independent)
Cynthia Arceo returns to the cage to fight for the King of the Cage Amateur Women's Strawweight Title Belt.
Also appearing on the card will be local favorite, Alex Diaz along with Albuquerque's Jayme Hinshaw, who puts her perfect record on the line against Shyanne Farmer (3-1) in another highly anticipated female bout.
Other fighters on the card include Victor Trujillo, Travis Arrellano, Khari Snowden, Amanda Estrella, Fabian Mata, Jasmine Rodriguez and more.
This event will be broadcast in over 50 million U.S. households on MAVTV (DIRECTV Ch-214, Verizon FiOS Ch-810). Check your local cable provider for cable station in your area.
Doors open at 5:30 pm. and fights start at 7:00 pm. Reserve seating and Ringside tickets are on sale now. For more information or to purchase tickets, go to www.holdmyticket.com. Or call (505) 507-0309. Event card subject to change.
About King of the Cage
After performing over 500 events since its inception in 1998, King of the Cage has proven to be a leader in the evolution of Mixed Martial Arts. No other production has promoted more fights than King of the Cage. KOTC has and continues to promote shows globally, including the United States and far-reaching countries such as: England, Singapore, South Africa, Canada, Japan, Australia and Philippines.
King of the Cage is available weekly to over 50 million homes in the United States on cable and satellite television on MAVTV, owned by Lucas Oil and also airs in more than 60 countries worldwide which include Canada, Mexico, Philippines, Mongolia, Thailand, South Africa, and most of Europe.
King of the Cage has been a career staple for countless stars including Ronda Rousey, Forrest Griffin, Quinton Rampage Jackson, Daniel Cormier, TJ Dillishaw, Demetrious Johnson, Robbie Lawler, Rory MacDonald, Rashad Evans, Krazy Horse, Keith Jardine, Mac Danzig, Urijah Faber, Joe Stevenson, and Diego Sanchez.
King of the Cage just recently reached a broadcast deal with the UFC where KOTC fights and events will now be seen on UFC FIGHT PASS, giving fans access to one of the most valuable MMA libraries, starting in 2015.
Visit at http://www.kingofthecage.com.
