Mixed Martial Arts To Make Pit Debut In August
Jun 29, 2011
(PRESS RELEASE) -- The world’s fasting growing sport will make its
first appearance inside New Mexico’s most recognizable sporting
venue when MMA Fight Pit presents Genesis at The Pit on Saturday,
August 13. Genesis will include five fights that will be
distributed nationally on pay per view by MultiVision Media and
five undercard bouts.
The main event will feature a pair of UFC vets as knockout artist Houston “The Assassin” Alexander takes on Razak “Razor” Al-Hassan in a light heavyweight tilt. In the night’s co-main event, Albuquerque’s own Coty “Ox” Wheeler will lock horns with UFC and WEC legend Jens “Lil Evil” Pulver.
Tickets go on sale Thursday, June 30 at 8 a.m. MT and can be bought
at the UNM ticket office at The Pit, online at unmtickets.com or at
any Alberston’s location.
“MMA Fight Pit is excited to bring a new level of MMA to fans in New Mexico,” said co-promoter and MMA Fight Pit co-founder Torry Crooks. “Our decision to take this leap was based on more than our passion for the sport. It really equated to a mandate from the masses. The MMA community here realizes that we have the best fighters in the world and they’re eager to see them display their skills on a grander stage.”
“Having a larger venue allowed us to pursue national level talent, which gives local fighters an opportunity to escalate their careers and allows local fans to see a show unlike anything they’ve seen before,” he said. “We have the best fans and the best fighters in the world right here in our own backyard.”
Genesis will feature one televised female fight as “South Valley’s Own” Angelica Chavez (4-0) puts her undefeated record on the line as she mixes it up with Diana “Dynamite” Rael in a 105-pound tilt.
The final two fights on the televised portion of the card pit “The Ultimate Fighter” vet Junie Browning vs. Jackson’s MMA fighter Lenny “The Godfather” Lovato at 155 pounds. 185 pound TUF season 11 vet Jamie Yager (3-2) takes on undefeated Jackson’s MMA fighter “Slick” Willie Parks (3-0).
In undercard action, Jackson’s MMA fighter Conrad Padilla (2-0) will square off against Guy Youell (1-2) from Team Four Corners in Farmington, N.M at 145 pounds.
Seasoned vet and Jacskson’s MMA Fighter Travis “T-Train” Marks (16-2) will take on undefeated Jason Sampson in a 135-pound fight. Jackson’s MMA fighter Clint Roberts (1-1) will take on undefeated Sean Spencer (6-0) at 170 pounds.
In the night’s only heavyweight fight, Albuquerque and F.I.T. NHB fighter Tyler East (8-3) will face 14-year MMA vet Chris Guillen (13-12).
To get things started Rocky “The Angry Aztec” Rameriz (3-1-1) will battle Mark Lujan, who will be making his professional debut in a middleweight fight.
MAIN CARD FIGHTER NOTES:
Houston “The Assassin” Alexander • 11-6 • Light Heavyweight (205 pounds) Grudge Training Center
• Currently on a two fight win streak including a second round TKO of Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou at Shark Fights 13.
• Ten of his 11 wins have come by way of KO or TKO.
• Posted back-to-back victories in the UFC, including a stunning KO of the heavily favored Keith “The Dean of Mean” Jardine, before losing three straight.
Razak “Razor” Al-Hassan • 11- 3 • Light Heavyweight (205 pounds) • Roufusport
• Has won four of his last five fights, all four coming by way of knock out or submission.
• Went 0-2 in the UFC.
• Has submitted seven opponents and forced three stoppages in 10 of his 11 wins.
Coty “Ox” Wheeler • 14-3 • Lightweight (155 pounds) • Jackson’s Mixed Martial Arts
• Has won his last two fights including six of his last eight.
• Pulled off a “flying armbar” submission of Del Hawkins at WEC 32 in Rio Rancho, N.M.
• Won his last two fights by guillotine choke and TKO.
Jens “Lil Evil” Pulver • 24-15-1 • (155 pounds) • Team Curran
• 12-year veteran of MMA dating back to 1999.
• Won the UFC Lightweight Championship Belt at UFC 35 in a come-from-behind victory over fellow MMA legend BJ Penn.
• Has fought three times in 2011 so far, going 2-1 in those bouts.
“South Valley’s Own” Angelica Chavez • 4-0 • 105 pounds • Chavez Dojo
• All four wins by way of submission (two guillotines, one key lock and one armbar).
• Fights out of Albuquerque’s Chavez Dojo.
Diana “Dynamite” Rael • 2-1 • 105 pounds
• Started her career going 2-0, both by TKO before being submitted in her last fight.
Junie “Lunatik” Browing • 4-4 • Lightweight (155 pounds) • Team Tompkins
• Made it to the semifinals of TUF season eight before losing to eventual winner Efrain Escudero.
• Won four of his first five fights with three submissions and one KO, but has since lost his last three.
Lenny “The Godfather” Lovato • Lightweight (155 pounds) • Jackson’s Mixed Martial Arts
• Rattled off eight straight wins before suffering the first loss of his career at the hand of TUF cast-off Gabe Ruediger.
• Has three TKOs, four submissions and one decision victory
Jamie “The Chosyn 1” Yager • 3-2 • Middleweight (185 pounds) • Kings MMA
• TUF season 11 vet losing in the quarterfinal round. Known for cheering against his teammate while on the show.
• Has one KO, one TKO and one rear-naked choke submission to his credit.
“Slick” Willie Parks • 3-0 • Middleweight (185 pounds) • Jackson’s Mixed Martial Arts
• Won his professional debut by TKO
• Picked up his latest victory with a first round submission on Sept. 11, 2010
The main event will feature a pair of UFC vets as knockout artist Houston “The Assassin” Alexander takes on Razak “Razor” Al-Hassan in a light heavyweight tilt. In the night’s co-main event, Albuquerque’s own Coty “Ox” Wheeler will lock horns with UFC and WEC legend Jens “Lil Evil” Pulver.
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“MMA Fight Pit is excited to bring a new level of MMA to fans in New Mexico,” said co-promoter and MMA Fight Pit co-founder Torry Crooks. “Our decision to take this leap was based on more than our passion for the sport. It really equated to a mandate from the masses. The MMA community here realizes that we have the best fighters in the world and they’re eager to see them display their skills on a grander stage.”
Crooks said The Pit is a perfect fit for the event.
“Having a larger venue allowed us to pursue national level talent, which gives local fighters an opportunity to escalate their careers and allows local fans to see a show unlike anything they’ve seen before,” he said. “We have the best fans and the best fighters in the world right here in our own backyard.”
Genesis will feature one televised female fight as “South Valley’s Own” Angelica Chavez (4-0) puts her undefeated record on the line as she mixes it up with Diana “Dynamite” Rael in a 105-pound tilt.
The final two fights on the televised portion of the card pit “The Ultimate Fighter” vet Junie Browning vs. Jackson’s MMA fighter Lenny “The Godfather” Lovato at 155 pounds. 185 pound TUF season 11 vet Jamie Yager (3-2) takes on undefeated Jackson’s MMA fighter “Slick” Willie Parks (3-0).
In undercard action, Jackson’s MMA fighter Conrad Padilla (2-0) will square off against Guy Youell (1-2) from Team Four Corners in Farmington, N.M at 145 pounds.
Seasoned vet and Jacskson’s MMA Fighter Travis “T-Train” Marks (16-2) will take on undefeated Jason Sampson in a 135-pound fight. Jackson’s MMA fighter Clint Roberts (1-1) will take on undefeated Sean Spencer (6-0) at 170 pounds.
In the night’s only heavyweight fight, Albuquerque and F.I.T. NHB fighter Tyler East (8-3) will face 14-year MMA vet Chris Guillen (13-12).
To get things started Rocky “The Angry Aztec” Rameriz (3-1-1) will battle Mark Lujan, who will be making his professional debut in a middleweight fight.
MAIN CARD FIGHTER NOTES:
Houston “The Assassin” Alexander • 11-6 • Light Heavyweight (205 pounds) Grudge Training Center
• Currently on a two fight win streak including a second round TKO of Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou at Shark Fights 13.
• Ten of his 11 wins have come by way of KO or TKO.
• Posted back-to-back victories in the UFC, including a stunning KO of the heavily favored Keith “The Dean of Mean” Jardine, before losing three straight.
Razak “Razor” Al-Hassan • 11- 3 • Light Heavyweight (205 pounds) • Roufusport
• Has won four of his last five fights, all four coming by way of knock out or submission.
• Went 0-2 in the UFC.
• Has submitted seven opponents and forced three stoppages in 10 of his 11 wins.
Coty “Ox” Wheeler • 14-3 • Lightweight (155 pounds) • Jackson’s Mixed Martial Arts
• Has won his last two fights including six of his last eight.
• Pulled off a “flying armbar” submission of Del Hawkins at WEC 32 in Rio Rancho, N.M.
• Won his last two fights by guillotine choke and TKO.
Jens “Lil Evil” Pulver • 24-15-1 • (155 pounds) • Team Curran
• 12-year veteran of MMA dating back to 1999.
• Won the UFC Lightweight Championship Belt at UFC 35 in a come-from-behind victory over fellow MMA legend BJ Penn.
• Has fought three times in 2011 so far, going 2-1 in those bouts.
“South Valley’s Own” Angelica Chavez • 4-0 • 105 pounds • Chavez Dojo
• All four wins by way of submission (two guillotines, one key lock and one armbar).
• Fights out of Albuquerque’s Chavez Dojo.
Diana “Dynamite” Rael • 2-1 • 105 pounds
• Started her career going 2-0, both by TKO before being submitted in her last fight.
Junie “Lunatik” Browing • 4-4 • Lightweight (155 pounds) • Team Tompkins
• Made it to the semifinals of TUF season eight before losing to eventual winner Efrain Escudero.
• Won four of his first five fights with three submissions and one KO, but has since lost his last three.
Lenny “The Godfather” Lovato • Lightweight (155 pounds) • Jackson’s Mixed Martial Arts
• Rattled off eight straight wins before suffering the first loss of his career at the hand of TUF cast-off Gabe Ruediger.
• Has three TKOs, four submissions and one decision victory
Jamie “The Chosyn 1” Yager • 3-2 • Middleweight (185 pounds) • Kings MMA
• TUF season 11 vet losing in the quarterfinal round. Known for cheering against his teammate while on the show.
• Has one KO, one TKO and one rear-naked choke submission to his credit.
“Slick” Willie Parks • 3-0 • Middleweight (185 pounds) • Jackson’s Mixed Martial Arts
• Won his professional debut by TKO
• Picked up his latest victory with a first round submission on Sept. 11, 2010
