MEZ SPORTS BRING PANDEMONIUM II TO RIVERSIDE
First fight card ever in the city of Riverside headlined by IBO Intercontinental Heavyweight Title match, James Toney to be calling the action ringside
MEZ SPORTS brings its Pandemonium hybrid fight series to the Riverside Convention Center, for the first fight card ever in the city of Riverside on Saturday, September 11, 2010 when “Mount” Lance Whitaker 35-6-2, 28 KO’s meets Franklin “Yah-Yah” Lawrence 12-2-2, 7 KO’s in a 12 round bout for the vacant IBO Intercontinental Heavyweight Title. This fight replaces the original main event where Javier Mora was going to face Damian Wills for the IBO belt, however last week Mora was deemed unable to fight due to unexpected medical reasons and Wills declined to fight Whitaker as a replacement fighter. Both Whitaker and Lawrence eagerly stepped in to the main event. Both fighters boldly state that they will win the title and cannot wait to defend it on the next MEZ Sports Pandemonium fight card. The IBO Intercontinental Heavyweight belt holds special significance to both fighters, who both have held regional and smaller belts in the past. The IBO Intercontinental titlist gets an automatic top 15 world ranking in the IBO and if he is able to make three successful defenses of the title, he is a mandatory challenger for the IBO World Heavyweight title, currently held by Wladamir Klitschko, who is also defending his title on September 11 in Germany against Samuel Peter. September 11, 2010 looms large for the future of the heavyweight division. Both Whitaker and Lawrence, while not looking past each other, are calling out all challengers to the belt and are willing to take on any contender. They both know that this title is the fast track to the world belt. Opportunities like this don’t come around often and neither fighter plans to waste this golden opportunity.
Whitaker, who is coming off a split decision win at Pandemonium I over heralded Russian heavyweight contender Andrey Fedosov, turned down bigger money fights to take this one. “We simply couldn’t turn this title opportunity and the chance to show the new Lance Whitaker to the boxing world”, boasts Whitaker’s manager, Allen Cox. “We know we have found a home with MEZ Sports and after Lance wins the title, we are gunning for Wladimir Klitschko. There is no doubt that Lance (Whitaker) is the next American Heavyweight champion.”
On the MMA side of the fight card, two local Inland Empire fighters meet to be crowned the inaugural MEZ Sports Pandemonium Featherweight title as Corey “Savage” Grant (4-1-1) take on Roberto Vargas (8-1). For Team Quest’s Grant, who last fought for MEZ Sports in April 2010, when he gained a unanimous decision over Aaron MIller and Millennia MMA’s Vargas, who is making is MEZ Sports promotional debut, winning the title puts them on the radar for the major promotions.
Also on the card, in a featherweight fight is Riverside Sports Academy’s Richard Schiller (6-1-1) is taking on Yahir Reyes (14-6) in a 145lb MMA fight. Reyes, who is best known for his spinning back fist knockout victory over Estevan Payan in Bellator. Both fighters are hungry for a win as it will make the number one contender for the MEZ Sports Pandemonium title.
Schiller’s stablemate, Saad Awad (8-3) meets Coachella Valley’s Jorge Valdez (5-0) in 155lb action. Awad, who fought Diego Garijo at Bellator, is known for his stand up prowess is meeting jujitsu practitioner Valdez, who showed surprising new power in fighting Todd Willingham at MEZ Sports’ Smackdown at the Shrine in April. Awad promises to bring the action in front of his hometown crowd.
Riverside Submission’s Lorenz Larkin (6-0), who had a highlight reel knockout of Scott Carson at Pandemonium I is back in 205lb action against Rick Slaton (4-1). Larkin, who is known for his pink fighting gloves and big knockout powers takes on Slaton who’s only loss is against Shane Carwin. Slaton says that Carwin called him his toughest opponent and that the only way he like to fight is to “stand and bang”. This fight has Fight of the Night and Knockout of the Night written all over it.
Southern California, particularly the Inland Empire is well represented on the boxing portion of the show as Bantamweight and former WBC Youth Intercontinental Champion Anthony Villareal (9-3, 4KO’s) face journeyman Benji Garcia (14-16-3, 1KO) in 6 round action. This is Villareal’s first time in front of the hometown crowd and he is looking to make a great first impression as he works his way back into title contention. Garcia, who is on a four fight losing streak is looking to bring himself back to a winning record. This promises to be an entertaining fight.
Los Angeles’ Arron Robinson (5-2-2, 3KO’s) meets the always tough David Lopez (3-2-2) in a 6 round junior middleweight bout. Robinson hopes to impress the crowd enough to come back for more fights with MEZ Sports.
Local fan favorite Alex Luna (2-0, 2KO’s) meets Ramon Flores (3-7-1, 3KO’s) in a 4 round lightweight fight. At Pandemonium I, Luna scored a spectacular second round knockout wanting the fans to see him again. Luna promises to bring his exciting style of fighting to Riverside.
The most intriguing fight of the card matches two heavyweights when Helaman Olguin (0-1) meets Tony Sanchez (0-2) in a four round heavyweight matchup. Sanchez is the principal at Moreno Valley Middle School during the day and a part-time boxer at night. Sanchez brings a huge crowd with him to each fight and they are hoping that he gains his first win on Sept. 11.
TIckets are $65, $45, $35, $25 and are available by calling 888-222-3183 or at the door. The Riverside Convention Center is located at 3443 Orange Avenue in Riverside, CA. The doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the first fight is set for 7:30 p.m. There are 10 fights scheduled for the nigh, 5 MMA and 5 boxing. The fight card is subject to change without notice and the show is sanctioned by the California State Athletic Commission.
Pandemonium II is also bring broadcast via online PPV at www.gofightlive.tv for $9.99. The show will be blacked-out in the Southern California area. Doing color commentary for the fight will be boxing legend and recent MMA fighter James “Lights Out” Toney.
About MEZ Sports
MEZ Sports has been a leading Southern California fight promotion since April 2008 having promoted over 10 fight cards through out Southern California in the last 2 years. Thousands of fans have attended MEZ Sports fights. MEZ Sports hybrid MMA-Boxing shows are the most respected fights in Southern California.
For more information, contact MEZ SPorts Promoter, Craig Zimmerman at 888-222-3183 or via email at Craig@mezsports.com
Go Fight Live Delivers Two Great Events LIVE From Tachi Palace Casino
New York– July 8th 2010 –– GoFightLive (“GFL”) A global streaming and On Demand combatant sports and entertainment web portal announced today that fight fans can see not one but three great days of combat sports action from the Tachi Place Casino in Lemoore California from July 9th to the 11th. Live and only on GoFightLive.TV
The action kicks off Friday July 9th with some great mixed martial arts (MMA) with the TPF 5 card “Stars and Strikes” featuring “Razor” Rob McCullough returns to his roots at the Palace in Lemoore in a catch weight bout with fast-rising star Isaac DeJesus.
This nine bout card is packed with three titles on the line as welterweight champ David Mitchell defends his belt against Poppies Martinez and bantamweight title holder Cole Escovedo takes on Michael McDonald and Gabe Ruediger is set to battle it out with Lenny Lovato for the Tachi Palace Fights vacant lightweight gold.
Also on the card John ‘The Natural” Alessio takes on “War Machine” rounding out what looks like a sure fire event from top to bottom with TPF 5 “Stars and Strike” Live starting at 9:30pm ET for only $9.99 on GoFightLive.TV
Then on Saturday July 10th until July 11th some of the greatest grappling and submission stars descend on the Tachi Palace Casino as Grapplers Quest presents LIVE on GFL its first ever 32-man superfight tournament. See such athletes as Alexandre Ribeiro, Jeff Monson, Bill Cooper, Joao Assis, Lucas Leite, Chris Moriarty, Sean Spangler, Antonio Braga Neto and many more get it on for the largest cash prize and most prestigious No-Gi Submission Grappling title in American history: Go to www.GoFightLive.TV at 7pm ET both days (July 10 and 11th) to see this one of a kind event to crown the World’s Best Grappler for a set price of $19.99
“We are once again very please to offer fight fans around the global a terrific weekend of combat sports action live, from northern California as TPF and Grapplers Quest along with all their dedicated athletes get ready to showcase their skills and heart at the Tachi Palace Casino resort,” said David Klarman of GoFightLive.
About GoFightLive (“GFL”):
GoFightLive (“GFL”) A broadband streaming and On Demand combatant sports and entertainment web portal offering “live” and on demand events to fight fans 24/7. From boxing to pro wrestling, mixed martial arts and other combat sports match-ups, GFL brings you events from around the world to your desktop, laptop, or any other broadband compatible device.
GFL corporate headquarters is located in East Hampton NY, USA. Additional information on the company can be found at www.gofightlive.tv
Media Contacts:
David Klarman
E-mail: dklarman@gofightlive.tv
Weigh-in Video For Ringside No Escape
Watch Death Before Dishonor VIII from Ring of Honor on GoFightLive, Saturday June 19th, 2010
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‘Death Before Dishonor VIII’ will be broadcast LIVE WORLDWIDE starting at 8pm on June 19 for only $14.95! One way or the other you can witness wrestling history as it happens! Check out GoFightLive.tv for information on how to order this must-see Extreme Wrestling PPV event!!! – Ring of Honor Officials have received a very interesting Pick 6 Championship petition. The aftermath of ‘Death Before Dishonor VIII’ will play a big part in whether or not this match is granted.
Pure Athletic Style Wrestling can be seen at Ring of Honor Death Before Dishonor with some of the best wrestlers around the world for you to enjoy, beating and breaking each other into submission or death as the final outcome will tell. Wrestling Fans around the world be apart of History from Ring of Honor Death Before Dishonor VIII in toronto, canada or online at www.GoFightLive.tv