Returning to Texas on April 11 for “Onslaught”

Mar 12, 2015

(PRESS RELEASE) -- RANCHO CUCAMONGA, California, King of the Cage will be returning to the Socorro Entertainment Center in Socorro, Texas on Saturday, April 11, 2015, for another action-packed evening of MMA...“Onslaught.”

The main event in the 125 lb. Division will feature El Paso’s own Jesus Urbina (10th Planet BJJ) against Gene Perez from Belen, New Mexico (Perez Fighting Systems).

In the co- main event in the 135 lb. Division, local favorite and KOTC veteran, Cristobal Chavez, (10th Planet BJJ), who won his first professional fight and was also undefeated as an amateur for KOTC, will do battle against Federico Betancourt, also from El Paso (Wolf's Den MMA).

Other featured bouts include:

Joseph Veloz vs. Levi Lucero

Undefeated Andy Varela looking to capture the KOTC 155 World Amateur Title (Andy has finished all 5 of his opponents in the first round)

Featured female bout pits local standout Roxanne Ceaser against undefeated Tracy Cortez

Other fighters on the card include Alejandro Diaz, Mauricio Cheda, Anthony White, Cynthia Areco, Steven Ojeda, Hector Lopez, Jesse Morales, Abel Gardea, Carlos Pacheco, Lee McDonald, John Wilson, Ruben Arroyo, Sherwin Price, Angel Aguirre, Bronson Mitchell, Nathan Vidana, Terrence Rijsenbrij, Eli Tellez and more.

This event will be broadcast in over 50 million U.S. households on MAVTV (214 Direct TV, 248 Dish Network). Check your local cable provider for cable station in your area.

Doors open at 6:00 pm. and fights start at 7:00 pm. Reserve seating and Ringside tickets are on sale now. For more information or to purchase tickets, go to www.holdmyticket.com. Event card subject to change.

About King of the Cage

After performing over 500 events since its inception in 1998, King of the Cage has proven to be a leader in the evolution of Mixed Martial Arts. No other production has promoted more fights than King of the Cage. KOTC has and continues to promote hundreds of shows globally, including the United States and far-reaching countries such as: England, Singapore, South Africa, Canada, Japan, Australia, and the Philippines.

King of the Cage is available weekly to over 50 million homes in the United States on cable and satellite television on MAVTV, owned by Lucas Oil and also airs in more than 60 countries worldwide which include Canada, Mexico, Philippines, Mongolia, Thailand, South Africa, and most of Europe.

King of the Cage has been a career staple for countless stars including Forrest Griffin, Quinton Rampage Jackson, Rashad Evans, Ronda Rousey, Krazy Horse, Keith Jardine, Mac Danzig, Urijah Faber, Joe Stevenson, and Diego Sanchez. King of the Cage just recently reached a broadcast deal with the UFC where KOTC fights and events will now be seen on UFC FIGHT PASS, giving fans access to one of the most valuable MMA libraries, starting in 2015.

Visit at www.kingofthecage.com.