Central Valley Talent Headline’s UPC 12 at Chukchansi

FRESNO, CA – UPC has wasted little time in loading up its first event with some of the top fighters in Central California for UPC 12 at Chukchansi Gold Resort & Casino.  Fresno heavyweight Brando Cash (5-3) will look to regain his winning form as he meets undefeated Javy Ayala (4-0) from Porterville in the Main Event.  Cash, a Strikeforce veteran, once considered a top heavyweight prospect in the MMA community will be looking to end his current losing streak September 22.  Ayala is no stranger to being the underdog as he has pulled off upsets in his last 2 bouts to improve to 4-0.  “We have been working on the Cash vs Ayala fight for quite some time and I am thrilled we were able to keep our commitment to them and make it happen” Jason Weiner, UPC President stated.  “This is a Turning Point fight for each fighters and I expect them both to leave everything inside the ring on Sept. 22.”     

Visalia’s Elite Team MMA will bring two of its top prospects to UPC 12 as Steve Urias (3-1) takes on Fresno’s Paul Ruiz (3-1) in a co-main event matchup of 2 young rising stars in Central California. Both these bantamweights will be looking to move themselves up the food chain with a win and local bragging rights!  Cain Carrizosa (3-0) will put his undefeated record on the line against American Kickboxing Academy Lightweight Reese Brown (1-1).  Brown comes from one of the most heralded MMA gyms in the world; San Jose based AKA and will present Carrizosa with his biggest test to date.

Art Becerra, Thrive MMA Fresno, will take on undefeated AKA prospect Gabe Carrasco in a bantamweight showdown.  This matchup has “fight of the night” written all over it as both fighters go fast and hard for the entire match.  Rounding out the card will be the professional debut for 2 local fighters, Fresno’s Tim Eastom takes on former Clovis High wrestler Jason Williams.  Eastom is one of the top ranked amateurs in California will look to make a splash on the professional scene.

UPC 12 takes place September 22 at Chukchansi Gold Resort & Casino in Coarsegold, Ca.  Tickets can be purchase online at www.upcunlimited.com or at Buffalo Wild Wings in Fresno.