SHARK FIGHTS 17: HORWICH VS ROSHOLT II (FULL FIGHT CARD) LIVE ON HDNET
Jul 7, 2011
Live on HDNet from the Dr Pepper Arena in Frisco, Texas – July
15th 2011
(PRESS RELEASE) -- Jake Rosholt (11-3) earns his highly anticipated rematch against BJJ Black Belt Matt Horwich (26-18-1) as they face off in the Main Event of Shark Fights 17, Friday July 15th, in Frisco, Texas. Since losing to Horwich, Jake Rosholt has been on a rampage with four first round victories earning him the rematch. Former IFL Champion, Matt Horwich is looking to rebound after his hard fought decision loss to Shark Fights superstar Danillo Villefort at Shark Fights 14. Horwich holds notable wins over Krzysztof Soszynski, Mike Pyle, Benji Radach, and Thales Leites.
Shark Fights 17 co-main event features former UFC Heavyweight
Champion Ricco Rodriquez (46-11) as he puts his eleven fight win
streak on the line against submission guru Karl Knothe (19-6),
riding his own twelve fight win streak. Ricco’s eleven fight win
streak ties the longest of his career, where he defeated Randy
Couture, Andre Arlovski, and Jeff Monson. Besting Ricco’s win
streak by one, Karl Knothe has finished his last 12 opponents all
within the 1st round. “I am very excited and honored to be fighting
for Shark Fights and HDNet. Shark Fights is one of the top tier
promotions,” said Rodriguez. “I’ve been doing my research and
preparing for a tough fight. Karl is a very scrappy fighter with
tons of experience. Neither of us wants to lose our winning
streaks, so be prepared for a fight to be remembered.”
Also on this amazing Shark Fights 17 card is an exciting light heavyweight matchup, as hard hitting Ilir Latifi (4-1) battles Kings MMA sensation Emanual Newton (14-6-1), while rising middleweight submission superstar Daniel “Jacare” Almeida (6-1) faces off with Bellator vet Doug Williams (6-12).
Shark Fights 17 will take place on Friday, July 15th at the Dr Pepper Arena in Frisco, Texas live on HDNet. Doors Open at 6pm CT. Fights start at 7pm CT. Tickets for Shark Fights 17 are on sale now. Tickets are priced at $125, $100, $60, $40, $30 and $20. Tickets are available at Ticketmaster.com and all Ticketmaster retail locations. For more information, or current Shark Fights news, please visit www.sharkfights.com . Fight card subject to change.
Main Event:
-Matt Horwich (26-18-1) vs Jake Rosholt (11-3)
Co-Main Event:
-Ricco Rodriquez (46-11) vs Karl Knothe (19-6)
Main Card:
-Emanual Newton (14-6-1) vs. Ilir Latifi (4-1)
-Erik Perez (7-5) vs Douglas Frey (9-6)
-Daniel Almeida (6-1) vs Doug Williams (6-12)
Preliminary Bout:
-Quaint Kempf (3-1) vs Victor Hernandez (3-13)
-Alan Jouban (1-1) vs Andrew Goldthwaite (1-0)
-Jay Flores (1-2) vs Matt Hober (2-0)
-Brad Cox (2-0) vs Russell Brewer (2-0)
About Shark Fight Promotions:
Texas based Shark Fight Promotions, founded in 2007, is an integrated entertainment and media company in the combat sports industry, committed to producing high quality fight events and effectively showcasing elite MMA talent. The company is engaged in the production, promotion, presentation and marketing of premier professional mixed martial arts fighting competitions. As an integrated entertainment and media company, Shark Fight Promotions is organized around three principal business activities: Live Event Promotions, Broadcast Television and Digital Media Production and Distribution, Sponsorship and Brand Licensing. As Mixed Martial Arts continues its dominance as the fastest growing sport in the world, Shark Fights is poised to become one of the top fight promotions in the industry.
About HDNet
HDNet (www.hd.net) is the independent network with unique and thought-provoking content that appeals to men of all ages and is delivered in true high definition.
HDNet is the exclusive, high definition home for innovative, original programming, including the network’s Emmy Award winning HD news feature programs, “HDNet World Report,” and “Dan Rather Reports,” featuring legendary journalist Dan Rather. Only HDNet goes beyond the headlines to deliver real news that is redefining the way we look at our world. HDNet News is provocative, sometimes controversial and always relevant – telling the important stories of our time in-depth, with attitude and with independence. HDNet is also the exclusive high definition home to critically acclaimed and award winning documentaries.
HDNet is your home for MMA, featuring the best of Mixed Martial Arts with its Friday night series, “HDNet Fights” (www.hdnetfights.com). “HDNet Fights” works with leading MMA promoters including DREAM, XFC, K-1, K-1 Max, MFC, Titan Fighting Championships, It’s Showtime, Shark Fights and more. HDNet produces more live Mixed Martial Arts events than any other network and HDNet’s “Inside MMA” is the hottest Mixed Martial Arts program on television, giving fans their weekly fix for everything MMA, while “The Voice Vs…,” features Michael Schiavello going one-on-one with some of the biggest names in the sport.
HDNet also delivers the world’s largest and most diverse concert line-up through the HDNet Concert Series. The HDNet Concert Series features leading artists and bands including Paul McCartney, Mariah Carey, John Mayer, Nickelback and more. HDNet also features revealing lifestyle programming featuring “Art Mann Presents,” “Girls Gone Wild®,” “Deadline” and “Get Out!”
Only HDNet Movies (www.hdnetmovies.com) delivers exclusive Sneak Previews of new movies before they hit theaters. The HDNet Movies Sneak Preview series features top Hollywood stars in critically acclaimed performances including Gwyneth Paltrow, Joaquin Phoenix, Demi Moore, Michael Caine, Tom Hanks, Vera Farmiga, Parker Posey, Brian Cox, Matthew Broderick, Kirsten Dunst, Ryan Gosling, John Malkovich, Emily Blunt, Robin Williams, Charlize Theron and Kim Basinger.
In addition to being the exclusive home of Sneak Previews, HDNet Movies viewers enjoy the best films from the classics of the 1950s-1970s, to favorite films from the 1980s and 1990s, to recently released theatrical films.
Launched in 2001 by Mark Cuban and General Manager Philip Garvin, the HDNet networks are available in the U.S. via AT&T U-verse, Charter, Comcast, DIRECTV, DISH Network, Insight, Suddenlink and Verizon FiOS and in Canada via Access Communications, Cogeco, Rogers, Shaw Cable and Shaw Direct.
The HDNet networks can be followed via Facebook at facebook.com/HDNet, facebook.com/HDNetFights and facebook.com/HDNetMovies and via Twitter at twitter.com/hdnet, twitter.com/hdnetfights and twitter.com/hdnetmovies.
(PRESS RELEASE) -- Jake Rosholt (11-3) earns his highly anticipated rematch against BJJ Black Belt Matt Horwich (26-18-1) as they face off in the Main Event of Shark Fights 17, Friday July 15th, in Frisco, Texas. Since losing to Horwich, Jake Rosholt has been on a rampage with four first round victories earning him the rematch. Former IFL Champion, Matt Horwich is looking to rebound after his hard fought decision loss to Shark Fights superstar Danillo Villefort at Shark Fights 14. Horwich holds notable wins over Krzysztof Soszynski, Mike Pyle, Benji Radach, and Thales Leites.
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Also on this amazing Shark Fights 17 card is an exciting light heavyweight matchup, as hard hitting Ilir Latifi (4-1) battles Kings MMA sensation Emanual Newton (14-6-1), while rising middleweight submission superstar Daniel “Jacare” Almeida (6-1) faces off with Bellator vet Doug Williams (6-12).
“Shark Fights strives to give the fans what they want and they
demanded a Horwich/Rosholt rematch. With both combatants having
something to prove this is going to be war,” said Shark Fights
Executive Wes Nolen. “Shark Fights is thrilled to have a show in
the Dallas/Ft. Worth area. We love the fans there and they are
going to be impressed with this fight card. This is going to be an
exciting night of fights.”
Shark Fights 17 will take place on Friday, July 15th at the Dr Pepper Arena in Frisco, Texas live on HDNet. Doors Open at 6pm CT. Fights start at 7pm CT. Tickets for Shark Fights 17 are on sale now. Tickets are priced at $125, $100, $60, $40, $30 and $20. Tickets are available at Ticketmaster.com and all Ticketmaster retail locations. For more information, or current Shark Fights news, please visit www.sharkfights.com . Fight card subject to change.
Main Event:
-Matt Horwich (26-18-1) vs Jake Rosholt (11-3)
Co-Main Event:
-Ricco Rodriquez (46-11) vs Karl Knothe (19-6)
Main Card:
-Emanual Newton (14-6-1) vs. Ilir Latifi (4-1)
-Erik Perez (7-5) vs Douglas Frey (9-6)
-Daniel Almeida (6-1) vs Doug Williams (6-12)
Preliminary Bout:
-Quaint Kempf (3-1) vs Victor Hernandez (3-13)
-Alan Jouban (1-1) vs Andrew Goldthwaite (1-0)
-Jay Flores (1-2) vs Matt Hober (2-0)
-Brad Cox (2-0) vs Russell Brewer (2-0)
About Shark Fight Promotions:
Texas based Shark Fight Promotions, founded in 2007, is an integrated entertainment and media company in the combat sports industry, committed to producing high quality fight events and effectively showcasing elite MMA talent. The company is engaged in the production, promotion, presentation and marketing of premier professional mixed martial arts fighting competitions. As an integrated entertainment and media company, Shark Fight Promotions is organized around three principal business activities: Live Event Promotions, Broadcast Television and Digital Media Production and Distribution, Sponsorship and Brand Licensing. As Mixed Martial Arts continues its dominance as the fastest growing sport in the world, Shark Fights is poised to become one of the top fight promotions in the industry.
About HDNet
HDNet (www.hd.net) is the independent network with unique and thought-provoking content that appeals to men of all ages and is delivered in true high definition.
HDNet is the exclusive, high definition home for innovative, original programming, including the network’s Emmy Award winning HD news feature programs, “HDNet World Report,” and “Dan Rather Reports,” featuring legendary journalist Dan Rather. Only HDNet goes beyond the headlines to deliver real news that is redefining the way we look at our world. HDNet News is provocative, sometimes controversial and always relevant – telling the important stories of our time in-depth, with attitude and with independence. HDNet is also the exclusive high definition home to critically acclaimed and award winning documentaries.
HDNet is your home for MMA, featuring the best of Mixed Martial Arts with its Friday night series, “HDNet Fights” (www.hdnetfights.com). “HDNet Fights” works with leading MMA promoters including DREAM, XFC, K-1, K-1 Max, MFC, Titan Fighting Championships, It’s Showtime, Shark Fights and more. HDNet produces more live Mixed Martial Arts events than any other network and HDNet’s “Inside MMA” is the hottest Mixed Martial Arts program on television, giving fans their weekly fix for everything MMA, while “The Voice Vs…,” features Michael Schiavello going one-on-one with some of the biggest names in the sport.
HDNet also delivers the world’s largest and most diverse concert line-up through the HDNet Concert Series. The HDNet Concert Series features leading artists and bands including Paul McCartney, Mariah Carey, John Mayer, Nickelback and more. HDNet also features revealing lifestyle programming featuring “Art Mann Presents,” “Girls Gone Wild®,” “Deadline” and “Get Out!”
Only HDNet Movies (www.hdnetmovies.com) delivers exclusive Sneak Previews of new movies before they hit theaters. The HDNet Movies Sneak Preview series features top Hollywood stars in critically acclaimed performances including Gwyneth Paltrow, Joaquin Phoenix, Demi Moore, Michael Caine, Tom Hanks, Vera Farmiga, Parker Posey, Brian Cox, Matthew Broderick, Kirsten Dunst, Ryan Gosling, John Malkovich, Emily Blunt, Robin Williams, Charlize Theron and Kim Basinger.
In addition to being the exclusive home of Sneak Previews, HDNet Movies viewers enjoy the best films from the classics of the 1950s-1970s, to favorite films from the 1980s and 1990s, to recently released theatrical films.
Launched in 2001 by Mark Cuban and General Manager Philip Garvin, the HDNet networks are available in the U.S. via AT&T U-verse, Charter, Comcast, DIRECTV, DISH Network, Insight, Suddenlink and Verizon FiOS and in Canada via Access Communications, Cogeco, Rogers, Shaw Cable and Shaw Direct.
The HDNet networks can be followed via Facebook at facebook.com/HDNet, facebook.com/HDNetFights and facebook.com/HDNetMovies and via Twitter at twitter.com/hdnet, twitter.com/hdnetfights and twitter.com/hdnetmovies.
