Victory VII – Muay Thai and Amateur MMA
Fri Nov 21 6:15PM ET

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Victory Combat Sports announced today that “Victory VII”, a Muay Thai and amateur Mixed Martial Arts event, will take place at The Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York City on Friday, November 21st. This historic occasion will mark the first-ever MMA event in the renowned history of Madison Square Garden.

Victory Combat Sports, New York’s premiere MMA promotion, has joined forces with Take On Productions CEO Mike Gasparski and President Eddie Cuello, to produce this historic event, featuring the best in Muay Thai Kickboxing talent alongside New York’s premiere amateur MMA fighters. Take On Productions was responsible for Muay Thai at the Mecca I and II marking the first kick boxing events at Madison Square Garden.

“Victory VII”, the biggest event ever sanctioned by the WKA in New York, will feature an explosive fight card including the best Muay Thai and MMA fighters alternating in the ring, with several titles on the line. “We are very excited to have the opportunity to work with Victory Combat Sports. We look forward to combining the level of production and Muay Thai fights that New York fans have come to expect from Take On, with the energy and excitement of Victory MMA to bring “Victory VII”. Having it be the first MMA event at the Garden just puts the icing on the cake’ stated Take On CEO Mike Gasparski.

“We’re very excited for the opportunity to make history again by bringing the first ever MMA event to MSG. We’re always very excited to give the fans another great show in a fantastic venue” remarked Victory Combat Sports CEO Kevin Lillis.

Eddie Cuello, the president and matchmaker of Take On Muay Thai, has put together another spectacular fight card, mixing up high level Muay Thai bouts with the top amateur MMA in the Tri State area. “We are ready to show the New York fight fans these two great sports, in the ring on such a historic stage” said Cuello. The fight card will feature Take On Muay Thai champ Ariel Abreu in a MMA showdown against NYC’s Chike Obi, knock out artist Pawel Zawistowski taking on Muay Thai standout Manny Casais in a 3 Round Victory Title fight. Also on the card will be 2012 wrestling Olympian Ibrahim Farag, UFC Gym’s NJ Mac, and Take On Muay Thai Champ Jason Van Oijen, among many other top standouts.

The best local women will also highlight “Victory VII” as 2013 Female Fighter of the Year Gianna Smith, women’s Muay Thai and MMA phenom Prairie Rugilo, and Long Island’s own Jess Cavagnaro will give the fans fireworks in the ring. All of the top tri state gyms will be represented by fighters in the biggest MMA event to come to New York.
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Showdown Fights 15 – Castillo vs Murunde
Fri Nov 21 8:30PM ET

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Showdown Fights returns to action on GFL on November 21 from the UCCU in Orem, Utah with “Showdown Fights 15: Castillo VS Marunde”. The action packed 8-bout card promises to raise the bar on the regional MMA scene as Showdown Fights presents another top tier, world class card.

In the main event, Dave Castillo (18-5) fights UFC vet Bristol Marunde (14-9) in a welterweight clash. Castillo is a gritty fighter who is a veteran to Showdown Fights and Mountain West MMA. Castillo has only dropped 1 fight in his last 10 bouts and has scored some impressive wins in his illustrious career against fighters who now fight in the UFC. Castillo is well versed on the ground with 9 submission wins to go along with 6 KOs. Castillo knows how to finish. Marunde comes into the fight with a decided size and strength advantage as he once fought as a middleweight while Castillo has fought as a lightweight. Marunde is on a 2 fight winning streak and looking to get back to the Octagon. He faces a tough opponent in Castillo and Marunde is ready for the challenge. Marunde has 9 finishes and has fought a who’s who in his career starting very early when he was part of the IFL Tiger Sharks only a year into his career. Look for Marunde to try and connect early and often with strikes.

In the co-main event, in a lightweight contest, David Putvin (6-0) battles Jordan Clements (10-1) in what is sure to be a barn burner. Putvin is undefeated in his career, having finished all of his fights via submission. Putvin trains out of Jeremy Horn’s Elite Performance Center and is constantly refining his all-around game. But make no mistake, his ground game is world class and his bread and butter. Clements comes into the fight looking to knock off an undefeated fighter as well as push himself up the ladder in the stacked lightweight division. Clements is coming off of 2 straight no contests and 3 of his last 4 fights have been NCs. Clements is looking to get back in the win column and continue his sky rocketing career. Both Putvin and Clements are on a collision course and on November 21 they will give the fans a terrific fight.

In other action, WSOF vet Lucas Montoya (7-3) takes on Bellator vet Koffi Adzitso (20-10). Montoya has won 3 fights in a row, all in the first round, and has a total of 6 finishes in the first round. Adzitso is a grinder and will outwork his opponent for 3 rounds. Adzitso is a durable fighter with great cardio and heavy hands. This fight should be explosive.

Tune in November 21 as “Showdown Fights 15: Castillo VS Marunde” comes to GFL.TV live and direct. Watch the top regional organization in the West as they continue to showcase the best fighters in the region. Order now.
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Champs at the Chase – Round Two
Fri Nov 21 8:00PM ET

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Champs Promotions has announced that it will follow up its wildly successful event from February 2013 with another double-title professional boxing event – “Champs at the Chase” Round Two. In 2013, the sold out crowd at the Chase Center on the Riverfront proved that Wilmington could be a destination for high-level boxing on the East Coast. “Champs at the Chase”? Round Two will continue that momentum, with two well-matched title fights preceded by a fast-paced, hard-hitting undercard.

Headlining the night will be welterweight “The New” Ray Robinson, ranked 9th in the world by the World Boxing Organization (WBO). This notoriously competitive weight class, dominated by Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather, Jr., has proven to be little challenge for Robinson (18(8)-2-0). Though his opponent, Puerto Rican Daniel “The Hudson Valley Kid” Sostre (13(5)-9(3)-1), may have just the right moves. Sostre is coming off of two wins and has established a name for himself fighting at major venues like Radio City Music Hall (NY), Boardwalk Hall (NJ), and the House of Blues (MA). While Robinson currently holds the NABO Welterweight Title, Sostre will be sure to put him through his paces to defend it.

The NABA Cruiserweight Championship will also be on the line as Alex Guerrero takes on Tony “Boom Boom” Ferrante. Currently 11-0-1 with 5 knockouts, Guerrero, from Salisbury, Maryland, has been steadily climbing through the rankings. Ferrante, whose record stands at 13(8)-6(1)-0, is an impressive athlete who has established himself in the challenging Philadelphia circuit.

The undercard will feature Delawar’s favorite “Joltin” Joey Tiberi (12-2-0). In addition, Dover’s Lamont “The Problem Solver” Singletary (6-1-0) will take on Philadelphia’s Brian “Wildman” Donohue (3-10-2) and Wilmingtonian David Murray (1-1-0) will fight Virginian Michael Todd (0-1-0).
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