BAMMA USA BRINGS MIXED MARTIAL ARTS TO THE ORANGE COUNTY INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW
Aug 29, 2011 Comments
(PRESS RELEASE) -- The non-stop provider in Southern California
mixed martial arts, BAMMA USA, will bring MMA to the Orange County
International Auto show for the third year in a row on September
24th, 2011. BAMMA USA’s ALFA League will be proud to feature
Southern California’s Amateur MMA semifinals between Orange County
and San Diego combatants.
BAMMA USA has been the exclusive MMA provider for the auto show bringing aligning the fastest growing sport to one of the largest auto conventions in the United States. The annual Orange County International Auto Show is hosted by Motor Trend and takes place at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California.
“It’s been a pleasure bringing out MMA stars to do demonstrations
for the crowds, apparel companies bring their gear and give fans
free stuff, fans get to take pictures and meet their role-models
and you can’t forget about the annual ring girl competition,” said
BAMMA USA promoter Brett Roberts. “Like last year, we will be
inviting a number of high-level MMA athletes to take part in the
Auto Show.”
Companies interested in participating in this year’s festivities may contact BAMMA USA representatives for more information by calling 714-912-8822. Tickets for the OC International Auto Show start at $10 for adults 13 years and over, $6 for senior citizens 62 years and over, $5 for students with an ID and free for children ages 12 and under.
Los Angeles school teacher and Bellator veteran Albert Rios (13-6) and former Strikeforce competitor Bobby “The Kid” Sanchez (6-16) let it all on the line and put on a great show for the fans. Rios found himself on his back against cage with Sanchez in his guard when he used his legs to walk up the cage and land mounted upon his opponent. He attempted to capture the back of Sanchez but through the mix he wound up with a guillotine. Sanchez stood up, slammed Rios to the ground and then eventually Sanchez submitted.
In a clash of the counties, Diman “Steel Leg” Morris (3-1-1) from Los Angeles and Nick “Mercenary” Moghaddam (4-4-1) from Orange County fought to a majority draw.
After fighting for his life and beating cancer, Chris “The Real Deal” Beal (3-0) returns a perfect record defeating muay-thai veteran Evan Esguerra (3-4) by way of a split-decision. Coined as fight of the night by everyone in attendance including the fighters themselves, Beal and Esguerra let it all hang on the line with head kicks and powerful punches. Esguerra returned fire with a number of head kicks that landed but like his opponent, it didn’t do the trick. In the last stanza the two fighters appeared exhausted as if they had taken enough however they continued to push the pace and give the fans in attendance a great show.
Bas Rutten’s Elite MMA fighter Michael Jasper (2-0) continued his winning streak with a first round TKO over Teshawn “Beast Mode” Walls (1-1). Walls looked poised throughout the beginning of the fight as Jasper initiated the clinch and went for the takedown. After successfully taking down Walls and landing in side control and against the cage, Jasper began to enforce short elbow strikes landing square on the head of walls and forcing the referee to call the fight. The crowd in attendance went crazy.
Main Card
Middleweight – (185 lb.) - Joseph “Leonidas” Henle def. Gabriel Lopez rd 1 1:41
Light Heavyweight – (205 lb.) - Nick Moghaddam vs. Diman Morris ends in majority draw
Bantamweight – (145 lb.) - Chris Beal def. Evan Esguerra via split decision
Bantamweight – (145 lb.) - Albert Rios def. Bobby Sanchez via guillotine submission rd 1 1:32
Middleweight – (185 lb.) - Michael Jasper def. Teshawn Walls via TKO (elbows) rd 1 3:52
About BAMMA USA:
BAMMA USA is a Mixed Martial Arts promotional company specializing in creating live entertainment featuring both professional and amateur combatants looking to take their career to the next level in the sport. While the promotion prides themselves on their motto: “Keep Moving Forward“ the ultimate passion for BAMMA USA is to create an environment in which fighters are truly valued. For more information about BAMMA USA please visit: http://www.bammausa.com. For more information about The ALFA League please visit: http://www.alfaleague.com.
BAMMA USA has been the exclusive MMA provider for the auto show bringing aligning the fastest growing sport to one of the largest auto conventions in the United States. The annual Orange County International Auto Show is hosted by Motor Trend and takes place at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California.
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Companies interested in participating in this year’s festivities may contact BAMMA USA representatives for more information by calling 714-912-8822. Tickets for the OC International Auto Show start at $10 for adults 13 years and over, $6 for senior citizens 62 years and over, $5 for students with an ID and free for children ages 12 and under.
Badbeat 3, presented by BAMMA USA at the world’s largest poker
casino Commerce Casino, was presented on August 20, 2011 in front
of a full capacity audience. The main event showdown featured a
pair of tough middleweights as former “The Ultimate Fighter”
contestant Joseph “Leonidas” Henle (5-0-1) dominated his opponent
Gabriel
Lopez (1-4). Henle was able to take mount when the fight hit
the ground and unleashed a number of strikes forcing the Arizona
fighter’s camp to throw in the towel.
Los Angeles school teacher and Bellator veteran Albert Rios (13-6) and former Strikeforce competitor Bobby “The Kid” Sanchez (6-16) let it all on the line and put on a great show for the fans. Rios found himself on his back against cage with Sanchez in his guard when he used his legs to walk up the cage and land mounted upon his opponent. He attempted to capture the back of Sanchez but through the mix he wound up with a guillotine. Sanchez stood up, slammed Rios to the ground and then eventually Sanchez submitted.
In a clash of the counties, Diman “Steel Leg” Morris (3-1-1) from Los Angeles and Nick “Mercenary” Moghaddam (4-4-1) from Orange County fought to a majority draw.
After fighting for his life and beating cancer, Chris “The Real Deal” Beal (3-0) returns a perfect record defeating muay-thai veteran Evan Esguerra (3-4) by way of a split-decision. Coined as fight of the night by everyone in attendance including the fighters themselves, Beal and Esguerra let it all hang on the line with head kicks and powerful punches. Esguerra returned fire with a number of head kicks that landed but like his opponent, it didn’t do the trick. In the last stanza the two fighters appeared exhausted as if they had taken enough however they continued to push the pace and give the fans in attendance a great show.
Bas Rutten’s Elite MMA fighter Michael Jasper (2-0) continued his winning streak with a first round TKO over Teshawn “Beast Mode” Walls (1-1). Walls looked poised throughout the beginning of the fight as Jasper initiated the clinch and went for the takedown. After successfully taking down Walls and landing in side control and against the cage, Jasper began to enforce short elbow strikes landing square on the head of walls and forcing the referee to call the fight. The crowd in attendance went crazy.
Main Card
Middleweight – (185 lb.) - Joseph “Leonidas” Henle def. Gabriel Lopez rd 1 1:41
Light Heavyweight – (205 lb.) - Nick Moghaddam vs. Diman Morris ends in majority draw
Bantamweight – (145 lb.) - Chris Beal def. Evan Esguerra via split decision
Bantamweight – (145 lb.) - Albert Rios def. Bobby Sanchez via guillotine submission rd 1 1:32
Middleweight – (185 lb.) - Michael Jasper def. Teshawn Walls via TKO (elbows) rd 1 3:52
About BAMMA USA:
BAMMA USA is a Mixed Martial Arts promotional company specializing in creating live entertainment featuring both professional and amateur combatants looking to take their career to the next level in the sport. While the promotion prides themselves on their motto: “Keep Moving Forward“ the ultimate passion for BAMMA USA is to create an environment in which fighters are truly valued. For more information about BAMMA USA please visit: http://www.bammausa.com. For more information about The ALFA League please visit: http://www.alfaleague.com.
