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NEW SCHOOL TAKES ON OLD SCHOOL FOR THE
HEAVYWEIGHT STRAP
AS GLADIATOR CHALLENGE PRESENTS “NEMESIS”
Live, Saturday, August 22, 2009, at
Konocti Vista Casino
Konocti, Calif. -- Gladiator Challenge (GC), one of the top MMA
promotions in California, proudly presents “Nemesis” on Saturday,
August 22nd, live from the Konocti Vista Casino in Konocti,
California. GC has scheduled more than 10 action-packed bouts,
including a Gladiator Challenge World heavyweight title fight
between the man who holds the belt, Dave Huckaba (11-3), and MMA
legend and UFC Hall of Famer Dan “The Beast” Severn (89-16-7). A
classic striker versus grappler match-up, the main event features
the past clashing with the future. This exciting bout is also one of
the most anticipated G ladiator Challenge main events of the year,
and one fight fans have been clamoring for. Gates open at 5:30 p.m.,
with fights beginning at 7:00 p.m. Information on the Colusa Casino
Resort can be found at www.colusacasino.com, or by calling (530)
458-8844. MMA fans can purchase tickets to “Nemesis” at
www.virtualboxoffice.com, or call (888) 826-8858.
Every sport has its legends, athletes whose names are synonymous
with their chosen competition. In baseball, players like Babe Ruth,
Ty Cobb, and Willie Mays come to mind. Basketball has Michael
Jordan, and hockey has Wayne Gretzky. MMA is no different. Dan “The
Beast” Severn is an early pioneer of mixed martial arts, beginning
back when the sport was referred to as “NHB” (no holds barred). His
career in athletic competitions has spanned decades, and he has made
a name for himself in the ranks of amateur wrestling, pro wrestling,
judo, Sambo, and MMA. His game plan for Dave Huckaba is simple:
“From what I know of him, he’ s strong in the stand-up game. My
strength is clinch and the ground, so it’s really no secret what the
game plan is: he’s going to stand, and I’m going to bring him to my
world.”
Gladiator Challenge Heavyweight Champion Dave Huckaba has
competed against well-known California fighters such as Ross
Clifton, Bo Cantrell, Rick Cheek, and Lavar Johnson. 9 of his 11
wins have come via TKO/KO, and he’s known for his extremely dominant
stand-up style. In his last GC fight, Huckaba regained his
heavyweight title, stopping former champion Rick Randolph by TKO due
to strikes. Regarding the challenge presented by the legend, Huckaba
says, “Its perfect timing for me, I’m too hungry, and I have a lot
of momentum on my side. Dan’s older, and no disrespect, but his
prime is past. I punch very hard. I have a lot of respect for him,
so I just hope everything ends safely for both of us.”
For more information on Gladiator Challenge and all its events,
please visit
http://www.gladitatorchallenge.com.
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