SCR-9: Nex-Gen March 30th Pueblo, CO
STEEL ONLY ONE!
Where others Fumble the REAL Rumble Shines on. Colorado Fight League Publicity dept.
Pueblo CO, February 10th 2012-Following on the heels of last
years breakout success with it’s all amateur “Contender Series,” Steel
City Rumble continues to set the bar for quality fight sports promotion
in Colorado. “We are proud to announce that SCR will host it’s now 9th
event titled “Nex-Gen” and return to the Colorado State Fair Events Center March 30th 2012.” stated Armando Chavez from his home on Sunday. “Nex-Gen”
will bid a final farewell to the amateur ranks for a lot of local
standouts as they begin their ascent into the professional ranks and
according to Chavez, “We are so proud to have been part of their early
careers and will continue to feature them here as our pros.”
When pressed for information on the upcoming card CFL General Manager
Gabe Charboneau beamed: “We are excited to announce that the card will
feature a slew of top notch amateur talent along with pro names like 2 x
Rage in the Cage champ and elite grappler Ray Pride Robinson, crowd
favorite Tamboura Gerl and in the main event local professional Prentice
“The Menace” Ingram.
Ingram is currently on a 2 fight win streak since his only loss which
was due to cut.” Prentice, armed with natural talent, excellent standup
and improved ground is here to fight and furthermore wants people to
know to stay.
And fight is exactly what he’ll have to do to beat Paul Ray. The Native
New Mexican hails from Keith Jardines Mean 1 MMA in Rio Rancho and will
be the first test that Ingram has had as a pro that matches him as much
in physique as ability. The former standout grappler and coach states
that he is equally as ready to stand as to put Ingram on his back. ”
Charboneau who works closely with Mean 1 for matchmaking across the
United States adds. “When putting this main event together I knew it had
to be these two.” They bring a fast pace, they’re both carved from
stone, exceptionally skilled and off the mat are two of the most
amicable personalities, true ambassadors of our great sport.”
Undercard? WHAT UNDERCARD!
Rounding out the evening is one of the most stacked amateur cards in
recent memory as Southern Colorado’s top amateurs take their final step
before turning pro. The card includes:
Top prospects Jose “El Fuego” Caro, Dominick Montoya, James Deherrera
and “The Avondale Son” Adam Soto return in what may be their last
appearance as amateurs.
Both Caro and Montoya are coming off big wins, Caro on the Jacksons MMA
Series and Montoya over Jon Sparks from Keith Jardine’s gym
respectively. Also slated is longtime Pueblo coach Simon “El Nino”
Gonzales as he seeks victory one last time taking on grappler Shirad
Mizell and Pueblo Firefighter/tough-man Joey Gutierrez making his
transition from 16 oz. to 4 oz. gloves in his debut against Nick Grado
of Rough House.
Putting the finishing touches on what should be a great evening of
fights are Alex Quintana and current 45 lb. “Mayhem” champ Arnulfo
Ortega both hailing from Pueblo’s Rough House contingent.
Final fight card forthcoming later this week stay tuned! Tickets
available at any Walmart electronics department, State Fair Box office
or at the new Steelcityrumble.com for more information contact publicity
at (719) 369-1138