SUN Announces "MANO A MANO" Fight Card
12 June 2009 - 11:00PM
Marketwired
June 12, 2009 - SUN Sports & Entertainment Inc. (PINKSHEETS:
SUNR) announced today the Fight Card for "MANO A MANO," an all
Latino Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) Event that debuts on July 12th at
the Mesquite Arena in Mesquite, Texas (www.mesquiterodeo.com).
The Main Event pits ALEX "EL TORO" ANDRADE (9-5), a powerful
Dallas, Texas MMA Veteran of the UFC and Art of War, against ISIDRO
"CHILO" GONZALEZ (16-13) of Denver, Colorado. Both of these
185-pounders plan to come out with guns ablazing, so expect some
hard-hitting action.
The undercard features Dallas native WILLIAM CAMPUZANO (6-0) who
will test his undefeated mettle against STEVE GARCIA (5-3) of
Houston's "4OZ Fight Club." Garcia splits his active career as a
Mixed Martial Artist with being a Sous Chef for a four-star
restaurant. Campuzano makes his living in MMA and welcomes MANO A
MANO with open arms.
"I am super inspired to finally be able to have the opportunity
to demonstrate my athleticism and Mexican fighting pride among
other Latinos," said Campuzano. "MMA is becoming more and more
popular among the Hispanic population and this is a great
opportunity for our countrymen!"
In middleweight action, Cuban native WILL FLORENTINO (2-0) takes
on New Mexico's ROCKY "ANGRY AZTEC" RAMIREZ (1-0). Strikers RANDY
VILLAREAL of Arlington MMA will mix it up with JIMMY GUZMAN (1-1)
of De Leon Fight Club. Grapplers ALBERT MARTINEZ and JUAN TATUM
will also square off and don't miss the collision of lightweight
kickboxers JESUS RIVERA, formerly of Spain, and Amarillo, Texan
RICK GUZMAN, a student of K-1 kickboxer Maurice Jackson.
The 10 bout fight card also features super striker EDWIN
FIGUEROA (4-0), who trains under famed Muay Thai legend Saekson
Janjira, Vs. submission specialist NAVIED SADEGHI (3-2) at 135
pounds. Guy Mezger prot�g� FRANCISCO DEREK CAMPOS (3-0) will also
be fighting a yet-to-be-determined opponent, plus two more matches
will be announced soon. For up-to-date fighter information log onto
(www.artofwarlive.com).
SUN President Clyde Gentry III stated, "We are very excited to
showcase an all Latino fight card. The response from the Latino
community of fans, sponsors and business owners has been
overwhelming. We look forward to kicking off MANO A MANO, which
will be followed with a spectacular Post Fight Party at the Iguana
Dance Club (www.iguanadanceclub.com) in Dallas, Texas."
Tickets go on sale today at (www.tickets.com). Tickets start at
$20 for Reserve, $50 for Floor and $100 for VIP Cage Side seats.
There are a limited number of Sky Boxes starting at $1,250 which
includes food, beverage and VIP access. Sponsorship Opportunities
are also available as well as In-Arena Booths and Program
Advertising.
About SUN:
SUN Sports & Entertainment, Inc. (www.sunorganization.com)
is a Professional Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) Promotional Company. SUN
is a Certified and Licensed Combative Sports Promoter that produces
World Class MMA Events under the brands ART OF WAR and MANO A MANO
(www.artofwarlive.com).
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