XFS VIII “TRAIN WRECK” WEIGH-INS AND FIGHT THIS WEEK AT QWEST ARENA
(PRESS RELEASE) -- Knockout Promotions and Qwest Arena today
announced its fight week schedule and full fight card for the
Xtreme Fight Series event, XFS VIII “TRAINWRECK” coming to Qwest
Arena on Friday, Mar. 20 at 7:00 pm.
Mixed Martial Arts legend Urijah “The California Kid” Faber brings his California fight team to Boise to take on Idaho's champions in this once-in-a-lifetime event.
Idaho's most decorated Jui Jutsu fighter Mitch Coates returns to the cage after five years to take on Fredson Paixao the reigning four-time World Jui Jitsu Black Belt Champion and nine-time Brazilian National Jui Jitsu Champion hailing from Rio De Janeiro, Brazil.
UFC Legend Brandon “The Murderer” Melendez has also been added to the fight card. Melendez gained his world fame from the hit reality show on Spike TV “The Ultimate Fighter.” The Salt Lake City native fought in the finale of Season Five against Joe Lauzon, in what many call the fight of the year. Melendez will be taking on Idaho fan favorite Kaycey “Ice Cold” Uscola for the coveted XFS Middle Weight World Championship Title. Uscola, who grew up in Rupert, Idaho makes his along awaited return to Boise from his training facility in Sacramento, California.
In all, XFS VIII will bring 16 professional fights to Qwest Arena on Friday, Mar. 20. Tickets start at $20, and 4-for-$60 packages are available, exclusively through the Qwest Arena box office, by phone 331.TIXS (8497), toll free 888-330-TIXS (8497), or online at www.qwestarenaidaho.com.
TRAIN WRECK FIGHT WEEK SCHEDULE:
The fighter weigh-ins are open to media and the public:
WHEN: THURSDAY, Mar. 19 @ 3:00 pm
WHAT: Head-to-Head Interviews and Fighter Weigh-ins
WHERE: Lush, 760 W Main St, Boise, ID
WHO: Main Event Headliners (Fight t-shirts for media and VIP guests)
WHEN: FRIDAY, Mar. 20th @ 7:00 pm (doors open 6:00 pm)
WHAT: XFS viii “TRAIN WRECK”
WHERE: Qwest Arena
WHO: 16 fights
TRAIN WRECK FIGHT CARD:
Kaycey Uscola vs Brandon Melendez
Mitch Coates vs Fredson Paixao
Gabe vs Brandon Christenson
Chuck Jordan vs Chevo Vadales
Brenden Raftry vs Mike Davis
Aric Iverson vs Jimmy Wallace
Cody Reyes vs Jason Stafford
Chase Tabusa vs JJ Lopez
Daryle Florez vs Kyle Dennis
Ray Lyman vs Carlos Caldron
Rowdy Aker vs Chuck Fordyse
Jake Hayes vs David Manery
Brian Mcdonald vs Scot Nelson
Chea Harrington vs Brad Beckwith
Chris Scottin vs Jose Castillo
Jason Torpey vs Daniel Falkowski
***Card subject to change.
Mixed Martial Arts legend Urijah “The California Kid” Faber brings his California fight team to Boise to take on Idaho's champions in this once-in-a-lifetime event.
Idaho's most decorated Jui Jutsu fighter Mitch Coates returns to the cage after five years to take on Fredson Paixao the reigning four-time World Jui Jitsu Black Belt Champion and nine-time Brazilian National Jui Jitsu Champion hailing from Rio De Janeiro, Brazil.
UFC Legend Brandon “The Murderer” Melendez has also been added to the fight card. Melendez gained his world fame from the hit reality show on Spike TV “The Ultimate Fighter.” The Salt Lake City native fought in the finale of Season Five against Joe Lauzon, in what many call the fight of the year. Melendez will be taking on Idaho fan favorite Kaycey “Ice Cold” Uscola for the coveted XFS Middle Weight World Championship Title. Uscola, who grew up in Rupert, Idaho makes his along awaited return to Boise from his training facility in Sacramento, California.
In all, XFS VIII will bring 16 professional fights to Qwest Arena on Friday, Mar. 20. Tickets start at $20, and 4-for-$60 packages are available, exclusively through the Qwest Arena box office, by phone 331.TIXS (8497), toll free 888-330-TIXS (8497), or online at www.qwestarenaidaho.com.
TRAIN WRECK FIGHT WEEK SCHEDULE:
The fighter weigh-ins are open to media and the public:
WHEN: THURSDAY, Mar. 19 @ 3:00 pm
WHAT: Head-to-Head Interviews and Fighter Weigh-ins
WHERE: Lush, 760 W Main St, Boise, ID
WHO: Main Event Headliners (Fight t-shirts for media and VIP guests)
WHEN: FRIDAY, Mar. 20th @ 7:00 pm (doors open 6:00 pm)
WHAT: XFS viii “TRAIN WRECK”
WHERE: Qwest Arena
WHO: 16 fights
TRAIN WRECK FIGHT CARD:
Kaycey Uscola vs Brandon Melendez
Mitch Coates vs Fredson Paixao
Gabe vs Brandon Christenson
Chuck Jordan vs Chevo Vadales
Brenden Raftry vs Mike Davis
Aric Iverson vs Jimmy Wallace
Cody Reyes vs Jason Stafford
Chase Tabusa vs JJ Lopez
Daryle Florez vs Kyle Dennis
Ray Lyman vs Carlos Caldron
Rowdy Aker vs Chuck Fordyse
Jake Hayes vs David Manery
Brian Mcdonald vs Scot Nelson
Chea Harrington vs Brad Beckwith
Chris Scottin vs Jose Castillo
Jason Torpey vs Daniel Falkowski
***Card subject to change.
