BATTLEQUEST 8 Fighters Update
www.COLORADOFIGHTEVENTS.com presents BATTLEQUEST 8: TAPOUT!
On Friday April 11th, BATTLEQUEST returns to the Denver area with its eighth installment entitled TAPOUT!
In the evening's sole Title bout, the fast rising talent Ian Berg returns to the cage. Colorado Fight Event's Ann Dain recently spoke with Berg.
Ian Berg will be looking to improve his win-loss ratio to 5 - 1 on Friday night at Battlequest when he takes on Vadiano LaLuz for the Battlequest Middle Weight Championship match-up at 185 lbs. Berg's last fight was at Ring of Fire on December 1st 2007 when he experienced his first loss on a technicality. Such a loss, however, does not discourage this competitor as he is a true fan of the sport and highly respectful of the athletic skills that it takes to develop mastery in the ring.
By day, Ian is in his third year as a Physical Education and Health teacher at the elementary school level of Kindergarten through 5th grade. He didn't originally share the true reasons why he would occasionally show up in the classroom with a cut or a black eye but eventually he had to confess his passion for the sport to his students when one of them "outed" him after seeing him at a match. Berg made sure that he emphasized to his students that this form of competition was a discipline and not a free-for-all. His new status as MMA competitor has raised the already popular teacher to a level of celebrity amongst the student body.
Ian Berg attracts attention both in and out of the ring. When asked how long he has been participating in mixed martial arts, it has only been about 2 years although his story that brings him to today is anything but sedentary. Ian had wrestled in high school and then wrestled and played football at the University of Wisconsin in LaCrosse. The move to MMA came following an approach from Stand-Up Coach, Vick Brabo who had been watching Berg in his part-time position as a Personal Trainer at Ballys. Brabo made his introduction like that of a talent scout. Vick had been looking to develop a small team of MMA competitors and his study of Berg made it clear that Berg had the ingredients to be successful. Berg, Robert Martinez and Benito Hernandez are currently are the three members of Team Danger under Brabo. They have developed a significant entourage of gawkers and fans as they spar at the same Ballys where Berg was discovered. Berg also trains with Mike Sullivan out of Fuse Box.
Ian is 28 years old and single. He is very much the outdoorsman who likes to go elk hunting and fly fishing when opportunities and time will allow. He doesn't know much about his up-coming Battlequest opponent, Vadiano LaLuz but that has not dampened his excitement about the upcoming Friday night match-up. Berg has been training hard and looks forward to the challenge of stepping back into the ring. He respects this sport and the graciousness of opponents he has faced in the past. Berg looks forward to bettering his already excellent record when preparation and opportunity collide in the ring at Softball Country Friday night.
Vern Baca is the epitome of the new MMA fighter where brains, brawn and ambition collide to make for success both in and out of the ring!
Vern started fighting 4 years ago after having graduated from the Colorado School of Mines where he attended on a wrestling scholarship. By day, Vern is a business consultant which often involves Monday to Friday travel. This could present a challenge for an MMA competitor but Vern finds that although he misses his home gym, he embraces the travel opportunities as a mixed blessing. He uses the out-of-town assignments to visit other quality MMA dojos around the country to keep his game sharp.
Although there is little free time in Vern's schedule, he does like to enjoy a concert and spend time with friends and family. His parents have always supported his wrestling although, like most parents, find it difficult to watch their son be the object of another competitor's aggression in an MMA bout.
When asked what endeavor drives his long term goals - fighting or consulting - Vern said that he likes the activity level of having two full-time jobs. He feels that as the pay scale improves for the MMA competitor, he will be able to enjoy both of his passions in a way that will feel like having his cake and eating it too.
Vern is competing in the Main Event at Battlequest 8 against John Dodson (John Dodson' class='LinkSilver'>Pictures) out of Albuquerque. Vern has viewed a video of John and describes him as an entertaining fighter with the skills that come from being trained by the infamous Greg Jackson. Vern has been trained by the equally talented coaches, Brad and Alecia Gumm of Gumm Brazilian Jiu Jitsu so this is sure to be a match-up that will keep all fight fans in their seats!
The Vern Baca-John Dodson (John Dodson' class='LinkSilver'>Pictures) bout takes place TONIGHT at the BATTLEQUEST 8: TAPOUT! event. The 12 bout fight card will feature some of the area's top fighters. The event will take place at the Softball Country Sports Pavilion at 2101 West 64th Avenue. Doors will open at 6:30 and the first bout starts promptly at 7:30 pm.
BATTLEQUEST is known as a breeding ground for new talent and is the feeder show to the popular RING OF FIRE Championship Fighting promotion.
The Cat Albert-Krystal Macatol bout will be a part of the BATTLEQUEST 8: TAPOUT! event. The 12 bout fight card will feature some of the area's top fighters. The event will take place at the Softball Country Sports Pavilion at 2101 West 64th Avenue. Doors will open at 6:30 and the first bout starts promptly at 7:30 pm.
BATTLEQUEST is known as a breeding ground for new talent and is the feeder show to the popular RING OF FIRE Championship Fighting promotion.
**TAPOUT WILL BE AT BATTLEQUEST**
You have watched their show on the Versus Network!
You have seen them cageside at the UFC and WEC events!
Now this is your chance to join MASK, PUNKASS and SKYSCRAPE live and in person as their TV show rolls through the Mile High city.
"Traveling around the country in a tricked out tour bus, the crew is on the hunt to discover a fighter who has what it takes to represent the TapouT label; and before these up and comers fight their way out of the cage, they have to fight their way in with the TapouT crew. The crew bonds with their fighter testing out his personality, and in between the usual TapouT mayhem makes sure their new protégé gets the proper training before the big fight. In each episode, it's all on the line in the dramatic conclusion as each fighter gets one shot to impress the crew and show off his skills in the cage."
Last year TAPOUT filmed at a RING OF FIRE event. The episode was seen by millions of MMA fans across the world, and helped to launch the career of Donald COWBOY Cerrone.
Come and be a part of the national TV show filming, live, April 11th as they hit the Battlequest 8 event in search of their next big MMA breakout star!
Tickets can be purchased at any KING SOOPERS location or online at www.ticketswest.com. You can also charge by phone at 866-464-2626. Doors will open at 6:30 and the first bout will start promptly at 7:30 p.m.
Ticket Prices:
Rows 1-2 $50.00
Rows 3-6 $35.00
Rows 7-14 $25.00
Bleachers $25.00
Visit www.rofmma.com and www.coloradofightevents.com over the next few weeks for updates to the fight card, in depth interviews and fighter bios.
On Friday April 11th, BATTLEQUEST returns to the Denver area with its eighth installment entitled TAPOUT!
In the evening's sole Title bout, the fast rising talent Ian Berg returns to the cage. Colorado Fight Event's Ann Dain recently spoke with Berg.
Ian Berg will be looking to improve his win-loss ratio to 5 - 1 on Friday night at Battlequest when he takes on Vadiano LaLuz for the Battlequest Middle Weight Championship match-up at 185 lbs. Berg's last fight was at Ring of Fire on December 1st 2007 when he experienced his first loss on a technicality. Such a loss, however, does not discourage this competitor as he is a true fan of the sport and highly respectful of the athletic skills that it takes to develop mastery in the ring.
By day, Ian is in his third year as a Physical Education and Health teacher at the elementary school level of Kindergarten through 5th grade. He didn't originally share the true reasons why he would occasionally show up in the classroom with a cut or a black eye but eventually he had to confess his passion for the sport to his students when one of them "outed" him after seeing him at a match. Berg made sure that he emphasized to his students that this form of competition was a discipline and not a free-for-all. His new status as MMA competitor has raised the already popular teacher to a level of celebrity amongst the student body.
Ian Berg attracts attention both in and out of the ring. When asked how long he has been participating in mixed martial arts, it has only been about 2 years although his story that brings him to today is anything but sedentary. Ian had wrestled in high school and then wrestled and played football at the University of Wisconsin in LaCrosse. The move to MMA came following an approach from Stand-Up Coach, Vick Brabo who had been watching Berg in his part-time position as a Personal Trainer at Ballys. Brabo made his introduction like that of a talent scout. Vick had been looking to develop a small team of MMA competitors and his study of Berg made it clear that Berg had the ingredients to be successful. Berg, Robert Martinez and Benito Hernandez are currently are the three members of Team Danger under Brabo. They have developed a significant entourage of gawkers and fans as they spar at the same Ballys where Berg was discovered. Berg also trains with Mike Sullivan out of Fuse Box.
Ian is 28 years old and single. He is very much the outdoorsman who likes to go elk hunting and fly fishing when opportunities and time will allow. He doesn't know much about his up-coming Battlequest opponent, Vadiano LaLuz but that has not dampened his excitement about the upcoming Friday night match-up. Berg has been training hard and looks forward to the challenge of stepping back into the ring. He respects this sport and the graciousness of opponents he has faced in the past. Berg looks forward to bettering his already excellent record when preparation and opportunity collide in the ring at Softball Country Friday night.
Vern Baca is the epitome of the new MMA fighter where brains, brawn and ambition collide to make for success both in and out of the ring!
Vern started fighting 4 years ago after having graduated from the Colorado School of Mines where he attended on a wrestling scholarship. By day, Vern is a business consultant which often involves Monday to Friday travel. This could present a challenge for an MMA competitor but Vern finds that although he misses his home gym, he embraces the travel opportunities as a mixed blessing. He uses the out-of-town assignments to visit other quality MMA dojos around the country to keep his game sharp.
Although there is little free time in Vern's schedule, he does like to enjoy a concert and spend time with friends and family. His parents have always supported his wrestling although, like most parents, find it difficult to watch their son be the object of another competitor's aggression in an MMA bout.
When asked what endeavor drives his long term goals - fighting or consulting - Vern said that he likes the activity level of having two full-time jobs. He feels that as the pay scale improves for the MMA competitor, he will be able to enjoy both of his passions in a way that will feel like having his cake and eating it too.
Vern is competing in the Main Event at Battlequest 8 against John Dodson (John Dodson' class='LinkSilver'>Pictures) out of Albuquerque. Vern has viewed a video of John and describes him as an entertaining fighter with the skills that come from being trained by the infamous Greg Jackson. Vern has been trained by the equally talented coaches, Brad and Alecia Gumm of Gumm Brazilian Jiu Jitsu so this is sure to be a match-up that will keep all fight fans in their seats!
The Vern Baca-John Dodson (John Dodson' class='LinkSilver'>Pictures) bout takes place TONIGHT at the BATTLEQUEST 8: TAPOUT! event. The 12 bout fight card will feature some of the area's top fighters. The event will take place at the Softball Country Sports Pavilion at 2101 West 64th Avenue. Doors will open at 6:30 and the first bout starts promptly at 7:30 pm.
BATTLEQUEST is known as a breeding ground for new talent and is the feeder show to the popular RING OF FIRE Championship Fighting promotion.
The Cat Albert-Krystal Macatol bout will be a part of the BATTLEQUEST 8: TAPOUT! event. The 12 bout fight card will feature some of the area's top fighters. The event will take place at the Softball Country Sports Pavilion at 2101 West 64th Avenue. Doors will open at 6:30 and the first bout starts promptly at 7:30 pm.
BATTLEQUEST is known as a breeding ground for new talent and is the feeder show to the popular RING OF FIRE Championship Fighting promotion.
**TAPOUT WILL BE AT BATTLEQUEST**
You have watched their show on the Versus Network!
You have seen them cageside at the UFC and WEC events!
Now this is your chance to join MASK, PUNKASS and SKYSCRAPE live and in person as their TV show rolls through the Mile High city.
"Traveling around the country in a tricked out tour bus, the crew is on the hunt to discover a fighter who has what it takes to represent the TapouT label; and before these up and comers fight their way out of the cage, they have to fight their way in with the TapouT crew. The crew bonds with their fighter testing out his personality, and in between the usual TapouT mayhem makes sure their new protégé gets the proper training before the big fight. In each episode, it's all on the line in the dramatic conclusion as each fighter gets one shot to impress the crew and show off his skills in the cage."
Last year TAPOUT filmed at a RING OF FIRE event. The episode was seen by millions of MMA fans across the world, and helped to launch the career of Donald COWBOY Cerrone.
Come and be a part of the national TV show filming, live, April 11th as they hit the Battlequest 8 event in search of their next big MMA breakout star!
Tickets can be purchased at any KING SOOPERS location or online at www.ticketswest.com. You can also charge by phone at 866-464-2626. Doors will open at 6:30 and the first bout will start promptly at 7:30 p.m.
Ticket Prices:
Rows 1-2 $50.00
Rows 3-6 $35.00
Rows 7-14 $25.00
Bleachers $25.00
Visit www.rofmma.com and www.coloradofightevents.com over the next few weeks for updates to the fight card, in depth interviews and fighter bios.
