NEW SCHOOL TAKES ON OLD SCHOOL FOR THE HEAVYWEIGHT STRAP

(PRESS RELEASE) -- 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, Calif. 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 Gladiator 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 “Total Recall” 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.gladiatorchallenge.com. For additional information please contact: Phil Lanides, Publicist - (408) 439-3245, phil@fightofyourlife.com Tedd Williams, Owner/Promoter – info@gladiatorchallenge.com Gladiator Challenge is a world-class mixed martial arts (MMA) promotion established in 1999 by Tedd Williams. A former UFC fighter, Williams is a former national AAU Sambo Champion (1997), a former California State Judo Champion (4th Degree Black Belt under “Judo” Gene LeBell) and a former college All-American wrestler (Cerritos Jr. College, 1988-89). Gladiator Challenge runs 12-18 MMA events per year, and has featured MMA superstars Uriah “The California Kid” Faber, Quinton “Rampage” Jackson, James Irvin, Tyson Griffin, Dan “The Beast” Severn, “Sugar” Rashad Evans, Scott “Hands of Stone” Smith, “The Maine-iac” Tim Sylvia, Joe “Daddy” Stevenson, Mac Danzig, Jerry Bohlander, “Krazy Horse” Charles Bennett, Chris Leben, Chael Sonnen, Jake Shields, “The Secret Weapon” Pete Spratt, Nate “The Rock” Quarry, Jason “The Punisher” Lambert, Bobby “The Bad Seed” Hoffman, and Cal Worsham, among many others. Gladiator Challenge can be found online at http://www.gladiatorchallenge.com