Rocktagon MMA
Feb 10, 2011
(PRESS RELEASE) -- Rocktagon MMA promoter Bryan Klaus made it clear
that he was going BIG after joining the nationwide Rocktagon MMA
dynasty based out of Las Vegas, Nevada.
He seems to be making good on his promise as he has released the first three fights from his upcoming February 12 card to be held at Packard Music Hall in Warren, Ohio to the media and they are, in fact, the three biggest pro fights available. In other words, without announcing another fight, this card is already stacked.
In the Rocktagon PRO series:
170 – Mickey Hughes vs Micah Bender
155 – Joey Holt vs Dalton Moss
185 – Kevin Zalac vs Brandon Saling
The breakdown:
If you set out to grab the biggest pro welterweight in the area, there’s no other choice who to call first but Micah Bender. If one were to seek out the best pro welterweights in Ohio for Micah to fight, names that would immediately come to mind would be Tiawon Howard and the current NAAFS champ Nick Duell, but as you’ve guessed, he’s already beat them. The only name left on the who’s-who list in Ohio that would solidify Bender as the undisputed king of the hill would be the local beast of beasts, Mickey Hughes. Famous for his aggressive and dominating style Hughes is arguably the last person in Ohio available to give Bender a run for his money. Formerly at 185 pounds, Hughes made the cut to a rock solid 170 and gnashed his way up through Ohio’s best to become the #1 contender for the NAAFS pro belt. After losing his title shot to previously mentioned Nick Duell, Hughes has to see this opportunity as a second chance to claim Ohio’s top-dog status.
Joey Holt vs Dalton Moss
Who hasn’t been dying to see Joey Holt make his pro debut? He’s easily been one of eastern Ohio’s most famous amateurs. With a style that has never disappointed a crowd and a flair for entertainment, Holt looks to smash yet another opponent and get a foothold on his pro career. And who better for him to fight than the Big Guns Amateur 155 champ, Dalton Moss who brings an equally exciting delivery to the mix. Rumor has it that Moss has even upgraded camps and is now training at Ohio’s premier gym, Evolve MMA to prepare for what is predicted by many to be the fight of the night.
Kevin Zalac vs Brandon Saling
Youngstown’s 185 pound Kevin Zalac, another one of eastern Ohio’s biggest superstars, boasts the right to the coveted NAAFS amateur 185 title and can also claim the rare right to say that he hasn’t tasted defeat once in his 10 fight career. Can you say stud? Who to match him up against for a huge card like this comes with a clear and easy answer – Brandon Saling. Saling has made quite a name for himself by collecting, you read it right, five different amateur titles - and you thought Buffalo Bill in “Silence of the Lambs” was a collector. This fight in Bryan Klaus’ Rocktagon MMA pro card trifecta solidifies Feb 12 as a MUST-SEE event and easily the most stacked card in our region in a long time.
The elite series is packed with local talent featuring some of the areas finest and most exciting fighters:
CAGESTARS ELITE SERIES 3
145 TITLE – Mark Cherico(5-0) vs Mark MacDonald (3-1)
155 TITLE – Garret Sahene(6-2) vs Khama Worthey(4-1)
HW TITLE – Mike Sharpe(5-0) vs Dustin Carter(6-2)
DEBUT SERIES:
This debut series is loaded with up and coming fighters from the best and most influential gyms around, who are desperate to claw their way up the ladder at full tilt for your guaranteed viewing pleasure. Represented teams are: Evolve, Team Bundy, Instigator, PTT, Team Titan, Next Level JiuJitsu, World Class MMA, Rinaldi’s, Rusty Cage, Team AMS, H2O, Team Impact, Tribal JiuJitsu, PA Brawlers, Mainstreet MMA, and House of Pain.
135 pounds
Mario Micale vs Nick Taylor
David Crockett vs Vert Hare
145 pounds
Roosevelt Brauc Archie vs Matt Campbell
155 pounds
Mark Fredericks vs Brian Senich
Derrick Slicker vs. Salem James
Jason Willett vs Charles Trawinski
170 pounds
Rick Borowski vs Mike Karis
Ronnie Hepner vs Bob Roche
185 pounds
Tony Redd vs Mike Marshall
Jarrett Scott vs Bill Keifer
205 pounds
Mike Noble vs Jason Cowden
*Card and Schedule Subject to Change
“Cage Stars Elite Series 3” is brought to you by Rocktagon MMA and promoter Bryan Klaus. Don’t miss this exciting night of fights! Join Rocktagon MMA on Saturday, February 12th at Packard Music in Warren,, Ohio. Doors open at 6:00 pm ET. Fights begin at 7:00 pm ET. Tickets range from $30.00 to $50.00 at the door. Call 412-403-1563 for more information.
About Rocktagon MMA:
Ohio based Rocktagon MMA is a premier mixed martial arts and entrainment group dedicated to hosting quality events and taking highly skilled MMA fighters from obscurity to the National level. At Rocktagon MMA we treat each fighter like an individual business. We focus on the fighter, their skills, and their image, as we help them build a strong presence in the mixed martial arts arena.
He seems to be making good on his promise as he has released the first three fights from his upcoming February 12 card to be held at Packard Music Hall in Warren, Ohio to the media and they are, in fact, the three biggest pro fights available. In other words, without announcing another fight, this card is already stacked.
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170 – Mickey Hughes vs Micah Bender
155 – Joey Holt vs Dalton Moss
185 – Kevin Zalac vs Brandon Saling
The breakdown:
Hughes vs Bender
If you set out to grab the biggest pro welterweight in the area, there’s no other choice who to call first but Micah Bender. If one were to seek out the best pro welterweights in Ohio for Micah to fight, names that would immediately come to mind would be Tiawon Howard and the current NAAFS champ Nick Duell, but as you’ve guessed, he’s already beat them. The only name left on the who’s-who list in Ohio that would solidify Bender as the undisputed king of the hill would be the local beast of beasts, Mickey Hughes. Famous for his aggressive and dominating style Hughes is arguably the last person in Ohio available to give Bender a run for his money. Formerly at 185 pounds, Hughes made the cut to a rock solid 170 and gnashed his way up through Ohio’s best to become the #1 contender for the NAAFS pro belt. After losing his title shot to previously mentioned Nick Duell, Hughes has to see this opportunity as a second chance to claim Ohio’s top-dog status.
Joey Holt vs Dalton Moss
Who hasn’t been dying to see Joey Holt make his pro debut? He’s easily been one of eastern Ohio’s most famous amateurs. With a style that has never disappointed a crowd and a flair for entertainment, Holt looks to smash yet another opponent and get a foothold on his pro career. And who better for him to fight than the Big Guns Amateur 155 champ, Dalton Moss who brings an equally exciting delivery to the mix. Rumor has it that Moss has even upgraded camps and is now training at Ohio’s premier gym, Evolve MMA to prepare for what is predicted by many to be the fight of the night.
Kevin Zalac vs Brandon Saling
Youngstown’s 185 pound Kevin Zalac, another one of eastern Ohio’s biggest superstars, boasts the right to the coveted NAAFS amateur 185 title and can also claim the rare right to say that he hasn’t tasted defeat once in his 10 fight career. Can you say stud? Who to match him up against for a huge card like this comes with a clear and easy answer – Brandon Saling. Saling has made quite a name for himself by collecting, you read it right, five different amateur titles - and you thought Buffalo Bill in “Silence of the Lambs” was a collector. This fight in Bryan Klaus’ Rocktagon MMA pro card trifecta solidifies Feb 12 as a MUST-SEE event and easily the most stacked card in our region in a long time.
The elite series is packed with local talent featuring some of the areas finest and most exciting fighters:
CAGESTARS ELITE SERIES 3
145 TITLE – Mark Cherico(5-0) vs Mark MacDonald (3-1)
155 TITLE – Garret Sahene(6-2) vs Khama Worthey(4-1)
HW TITLE – Mike Sharpe(5-0) vs Dustin Carter(6-2)
DEBUT SERIES:
This debut series is loaded with up and coming fighters from the best and most influential gyms around, who are desperate to claw their way up the ladder at full tilt for your guaranteed viewing pleasure. Represented teams are: Evolve, Team Bundy, Instigator, PTT, Team Titan, Next Level JiuJitsu, World Class MMA, Rinaldi’s, Rusty Cage, Team AMS, H2O, Team Impact, Tribal JiuJitsu, PA Brawlers, Mainstreet MMA, and House of Pain.
135 pounds
Mario Micale vs Nick Taylor
David Crockett vs Vert Hare
145 pounds
Roosevelt Brauc Archie vs Matt Campbell
155 pounds
Mark Fredericks vs Brian Senich
Derrick Slicker vs. Salem James
Jason Willett vs Charles Trawinski
170 pounds
Rick Borowski vs Mike Karis
Ronnie Hepner vs Bob Roche
185 pounds
Tony Redd vs Mike Marshall
Jarrett Scott vs Bill Keifer
205 pounds
Mike Noble vs Jason Cowden
*Card and Schedule Subject to Change
“Cage Stars Elite Series 3” is brought to you by Rocktagon MMA and promoter Bryan Klaus. Don’t miss this exciting night of fights! Join Rocktagon MMA on Saturday, February 12th at Packard Music in Warren,, Ohio. Doors open at 6:00 pm ET. Fights begin at 7:00 pm ET. Tickets range from $30.00 to $50.00 at the door. Call 412-403-1563 for more information.
About Rocktagon MMA:
Ohio based Rocktagon MMA is a premier mixed martial arts and entrainment group dedicated to hosting quality events and taking highly skilled MMA fighters from obscurity to the National level. At Rocktagon MMA we treat each fighter like an individual business. We focus on the fighter, their skills, and their image, as we help them build a strong presence in the mixed martial arts arena.
