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 Tomorrow,
Friday, July 26th, Tedd Williams brings Gladiator Challenge to the
2009 Placer County Fair. Two warriors will get their chance at
?Validation,? as the GC Heavyweight title will be on the line when
former champ Dave Huckaba will look to get his belt back from Rick
Randolph. No fight fan will want to miss this card, as the MMA
action will be hot and heavy.
Former GC Heavyweight Champion Dave Huckaba was stripped of his
title after a loss at a Palace Fighting Championships card back in
January. Rick Randolph, who normally fights at 205 lbs., stepped up
and won the title with a victory over #1 contender Steve Walst on.
Now, Huckaba is back, and he wants "his" belt. Check out the
exclusive interview with GC owner/promoter Tedd Williams:
Phil Lanides: Who is the rightful GC Heavyweight Champion?
Tedd Williams: Rick Randolph. However, Dave Huckaba never actually
lost
his belt in a fight. On January 12, Huckaba lost on a Palace
Fighting Championship card, and was stripped of his Gladiator
Champion Heavyweight belt because of contractual agreements. But
that's why this fight at "Validation" has so much excitement behind
it!!!
PL: How did Randolph end up with the belt?
TW: We felt that Rick Randolph was deserving of a shot. And
Randolph, normally a 205 lbs. fighter, stepped up on March 7th to
beat the number one contender, then-undefeated Steve Walston. Now,
with new contractual agreements made with Gladiator Challenge, Dave
Huckaba wants the belt he never lost back, and around his waist.
PL: You've obviously spoken with Dave; what is hi s mindset heading
into this fight?
TW: In Dave's mind, he never lost the fight, and this 205-pounder
doesn't stand a chance.
PL: As a result of the disagreement over the belt, has it been
difficult dealing with Dave?
TW: No. We both know it's not personal, just business.
PL: At only 215 lbs., should Rick Randolph be fighting as a
heavyweight?
TW: One of the amazing things about Rick is that he normally walks
around at about 215 lbs. and cuts down to 205 lbs. to fight at light
heavyweight. Rick is very tough...so yes, he can fight at
heavyweight or light heavyweight and be competitive. The GC
heavyweight belt proves that.
PL: Strategy-wise, how does this fight break down for Rick and Dave?
TW: It's pretty simple, really. Dave Huckaba has the advantage on
the feet. He is bigger, and is always looking for a brawl in the
center of the cage. Rick, being the smaller of the two, has the
advantage on the ground. He has solid college-level wrestling s
kill, and is always looking for a submission. It's a classic brawler
versus submission specialist match. I expect this to be a
barn-burner of a fight, and the Gladiator Challenge fans in
attendance will definitely be getting their money's worth.
This anticipated match takes place tomorrow at the Placer County
Fairgrounds in Roseville, CA, outside Sacramento. The fights begin
at 8 PM, so come enjoy the Fair, then take in all the Gladiator
Challenge action. Visit www.placercountyfair.org for more details.
For more information on Gladiator Challenge and all its events,
please visit http://www.gladiatorchallenge.com.
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