From the promoter...
On Sunday, September 23, 2007, Amateur MMA invades the Mohegan Sun Casino in Uncasville, Connecticut. This world renowned venue has hosted some of the best professional Boxing and Mixed Martial Arts events in the world. Now it's time for the amateurs to take over. The card is filled with some tremendous up and coming MMA talent in the sport today. Come and see the future stars of MMA this Sunday.
Promoter Peter Rogers, in association with the "Mohegan Sun National Karate Championships", brings you "Battle at the Sun 2".
The "Battle at the Sun 2" will begin at 7:00 pm with the doors opening at 6:30 pm and will feature a full card of Amateur MMA bouts and some Amateur Full Contact Kickboxing bouts. Come and see the future stars in the sport do battle as they all try to become the best fighters in their divisions. This is a unique opportunity to see these fighters at one of the most renowned venues in the world.
The "Battle at the Sun 2" is sanctioned by the Mohegan Tribe Department of Athletic Regulation and USKBA Action Sports. This events Is also 'GENESIS RANKED'.
Tickets are priced at $20 for General Admission, $30 for Ringside Reserved and $50 for Golden Ringside. Tickets are available through the participating clubs and at the door. This is one event to not miss. For additional information, email: progerskobaryu@aol.com, or call 860-917-5937, or 860-779-3373.
"Battle at the Sun 2" Fightcard:
USKBA Amateur MMA Super Light Heavyweight Division (175-182.9 lbs.)
- Chris Lotta (Empire Academy-MFS) vs Dave Concepcion (Team Quiet Storm)
USKBA Amateur MMA Super Middleweight Division (160-166.9 lbs.)
- Edwin Castro (Royce Gracie) vs Sean Cahill (Strike Zone)
USKBA Amateur MMA Super Welterweight Division (147-153.9 lbs.)
- Kurt Campagna (Koba Ryu) vs John Napes (Strike Zone)
USKBA Amateur MMA Absolute Division (210-249.9 lbs.)
- John Bashta (Koba Ryu) vs Shannon Burns (Royce Gracie)
USKBA Amateur MMA Middleweight Division (154-159.9 lbs.)
- Joseph Latour (CANADA) vs Shannon Carballo (Royce Gracie)
USKBA Amateur Full Contact Kickboxing Middleweight Division (154-159.9 lbs.)
- Steve Raymond vs Billy Bacon (Chin Bo Jok Martial Arts Academy)
USKBA Amateur Continuous Contact Exhibition
- PJ Rogers (Koba Ryu) vs Spencer Foreman (Don Rodrigues)
USKBA Amateur MMA Welterweight Division (140-146.9 lbs.)
- Corey Henn (Team Quiet Storm) vs Jay Smolko (Strike Zone)
USKBA Amateur MMA Welterweight Division (140-146.9 lbs.)
- Scott Yockel (Empire Academy-MFS) vs Steven Carr (Royce Gracie)
USKBA Amateur MMA Super Cruiserweight Division (190-194.9 lbs.)
- Nolan Armpriester (Team Quiet Storm) vs Julio Feliciano (Royce Gracie)
USKBA Amateur Light Heavyweight Division (167-174.9 lbs.)
- Jordan Campbell (Canada) vs Ryan Quinn (Best Way BJJ/ American Top Team CT)
USKBA Amateur MMA Middleweight Division (154-159.9 lbs.)
- Dustin Adams (Strike Zone) vs Patrick Rivera (Thai Martial Arts Academy)
USKBA Amateur MMA Heavyweight Division (195-209.9 lbs.)
- Paul LaPlaca (Berks County BJJ / The Cage MMA Academy) vs Chris Banks, (195-209.9) (Strike Zone, New London, CT)
USKBA Amateur MMA Cruiserweight Division (183-189.9 lbs.)
- Matt Riddle (Rat Pack Fighting Systems) vs Charles Taylor (New York Combat Sambo)
USKBA Amateur MMA Super Welterweight Division (147-153.9 lbs.)
- Jorge Ortiz (Team Quiet Storm) vs Marques Marquez (Andrew Calandrelli/Ultimate MMA)
USKBA Amateur MMA Super Cruiserweight Division (190-194.9 lbs.)
- Josh Hesser (Royce Gracie) vs Steven Williams (Renzo Gracie/Gleason's Gym)
* Fightcard subject to change
Looks great Paul!
Bump!!!!
ttt....is this the bout order?
Thanks everyone. This a great opportunity for Amateur MMA to be held at a great venue. Many pros don't get the opportunity to fight at such a venue. Promoter Peter Rogers and Matchmaker David Ross have put together a fightcard that should be representative of the future talent in MMA.
The Mohegan Tribe Department of Athletic Regulation and USKBA Action Sports are sanctioning this event. In fact, the Mohegan Tribe Department of Athletic Regulation will be handling this event as if it was a pro event. They will be issuing ID Cards to all fighters and they will conduct the weigh-ins and pre-fight medicals. In addition, they will have some of their Officials at the event, including their Ringside Physician.
Following the event, a major announcement is scheduled to be made for next year.
The above list represents the fighters who are scheduled to fight. The bout order will be determined after the weigh-ins and pre-fight medicals are done.
Paul / USKBA Action Sports / www.uskba.com