J.J. Madrid and
Armando Espinoza share the spotlight at 559 Fights 8, as the main event and
co-main event respectively. Both Kings Knights competitors look to pickup big
wins along with three other teammates on the card.
Madrid (2-2) takes
on Bakersfield bantamweight Marcel Cyprian (1-1) in a main event that was voted
on by the fans on the 559 Fights Facebook page. Meanwhile, Espinoza, who is
making his debut, takes on Visalia welterweight Nate Saliem (1-1).
“We had several
hundred people vote online via our Facebook Fan Page to see who the fans wanted
as their main event,” 559 Fights president Jeremy Luchau said. “I thought it
was a fun way to get some more fans involved and help hype up an already
stacked local card.”
This will be the
fourth trip to Tulare for 559 Fights.
“Some of our best
shows have been at the Tulare County Fair venues. The fans in Tulare are some
of the very best in the Valley and it’s a pleasure to come out and work for the
people there,” Luchau added.
Tickets start at
just $25 and can be purchased at www.559fights.com,
the Tulare County Fair office and Visalia’s MMA Gear in the Sequoia Mall.
VIP Tables and
Seating are also available, Email Jeremy@559fights.com
for details.
Joining Madrid and
Espinoza from the Kings Knights fight team is bantamweight Lawrence Aytman
(0-0) and a pair of youth competitors Valentino Esparza (0-0) and Joseph Madrid
(0-0).
Aytman draws
Bakersfield’s Holt Felkins (1-0). Meanwhile, Esparza takes on Selma 85-pounder
Jace Luchau (1-0) and Joseph Madrid meets Oakhurst 140-pounder P.J. Reyna
(1-0).
Youth competitors
are required to wear headgear and certain ages must also use shin guards. Youth
athletes also compete under modified MMA rules, which differ from the amateur
MMA rules. In youth bouts, competitors can’t strike to the face and also
certain submissions are not allowed.
“We have had
several youth bouts on our fight cards and all have come without incident. We
will continue to raise awareness for the sport and give the younger age groups
a place to compete,” Luchau said.
Undefeated Alberto
Arreola plans on making his final appearance into the 559 Fights cage on
December 8. The Lemoore lightweight has amassed a 6-0 record since debuting in
April and plans to move into the professional ranks in 2013 following his bout
with Madera’s Chris Huerta (3-3).
“It’s been a long
time coming for Arreola, who essentially took his first fight on a few weeks
notice with limited MMA experience. It’s been a pleasure having him fight on
our cards and he has become one of the fan favorites,” Luchau said.
Also highlighting
the card is a welterweight showdown between Fresno’s Evan Solorio (1-1) vs.
Porterville’s Michael Pinon (1-0) and a light heavyweight bout pitting
Lemoore’s Anthony Martinez (2-1) vs. Salinas’ Jonathan Hughes (1-0).
“Fight fans in the
Valley have been waiting for Solorio to come back and fight for some time. He
lost fought at Tachi and was very impressive. Solorio takes on a heavy-handed
Michael Pinon, who had a highlight reel knockout in his debut in Tulare,”
Luchau said. “People have been also waiting to see the return of Anthony
Martinez, who I think is another young prospect to keep an eye on.”
Doors open at 6
p.m. and fights start at 7 p.m.
In other bouts;
-Orange Cove
lightweight Francisco Figueroa (0-0) vs. Visalia’s Fabian Luevano (0-1).
-Visalia
bantamweight Tommy Thongseng (1-1) vs. Madera’s Alfonzo Perez (0-2).
-Reedley
lightweight William Johnson (0-1) vs. Tulare’s Eric Diaz (0-0).
-Lemoore
bantamweight Stephen Sandoval (1-2) vs. Visalia’s Cisco Ortega (1-1-1).
-Dinuba lightweight
Hector Contreras (1-2) vs. Visalia’s Chris Gottschall (0-0).
-Bakersfield
welterweight Bill Peck (0-1) vs. Porterville’s Victor Ceballos (0-0).
-Farmersville
featherweight Carlos Hernandez (0-0) vs. Lemoore’s Jason Ollivier (0-1).
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