Attached is the official press release from Paula Romero, detailing the full card for the next World Fighting Alliance event in Las Vegas at the Hard Rock.ÿ The Woodlands native Yves Edwards will be facing another great challenge in the feared Vitor “Shaolin” Ribeiro at the event.ÿ Click on Read More for full details, and check out the event if you can, it’s a blast.
WORLD FIGHTING ALLIANCE ANNOUNCES OFFICIAL LINE-UP
FOR JULY 5th LEVEL 2 CARD
LAS VEGAS (May 28, 2002) – Kicking off the holiday weekend with a bang, July 5th marks the return of mixed martial arts at its best. The World Fighting Alliance Championships: Level 2 promises to top its predecessor with even more electrifying sights and sounds to rock “The Joint” at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino. Fans are once again invited to go “where the fight club meets the night club”. At the heart of MMA’s most unique viewing experience are seven of the sport’s most anticipated match-ups, including the WFA’s very first title fight of the year. Spanning the globe for MMA’s hottest talent, the card boasts the return of a legend, the slick styling of an “international” ladies man and the power of a “hurricane”. The Playas are ready to put it all on the line and fans won’t have to look to the skies to take in the fireworks.
In the main event, sparks will fly in the WFA’s first-ever Middleweight Championship. Kickboxer supreme Jermaine “Bamm-Bamm” Andre locks horns with New Mexican scrapper Joey “Poncho” Villasenor. Both men are devastating strikers known for never backing down. Expect a brutal face-off to see who can get the KO first.
In the co-main event, the legendary heavyweight brawler Kimo makes his return to the cage after a four year hiatus. Facing him will be the always tough Californian Gladiator Tim Lajcik. Will ring rust and the “Bohemian’s” wrestling and boxing prowess be too much for Kimo?
The WFA Championships: Level 2 Playas –
WFA Middleweight Title Bout
Jermaine Andre
“Bamm-Bamm”
Kickboxing/San Shou
The Striker’s Union
St. Louis, MI
Vs.
Joey Villasenor
“Poncho”
MMA
Team Four Corners
Farmington, NM
WFA Co-Main Event
Kimo
Brazilian Jiu-jitsu
Lewis/Pederneiras Vale Tudo
Huntington Beach, CA
Vs.
Tim Lajcik
“The Bohemian”
Wrestling/Boxing
Gladiators Training Academy
Redwood, CA
Frank Trigg
“TwinkleToes”
Wrestling
RAW Team
Los Angeles, CA
Vs.
Shonie Carter
“Mr. International”
Judo/Karate/Wrestling
Team Shidokan Karate
Chicago, IL
Gilbert Yvel
“The Hurricane”
Kickboxing
Golden Glory
Amsterdam, Holland
Vs.
Aaron Brink
MMA
Team Punishment
San Diego, CA
Marvin Eastman
“The Beastman”
Kickboxing/Wrestling
Lewis/Pederneiras Vale Tudo
Las Vegas, NV
Vs.
Paul Calhoun
Kickboxing
Golden Glory
Manchester, England
Vitor Ribeiro
“Shaolin”
Brazilian Jiu-jitsu
Nova Uniao
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Vs.
Yves Edwards
Thaiboxing
Third Column Fight Team
Woodlands, TX
Tiki
MMA
Team Punishment
Huntington Beach, CA
Vs.
Kit Cope
Kickboxing
Master Toddy Thai Boxing
Las Vegas, NV
Don’t miss out on the next level in MMA competition. Tickets go on sale the week of June 3rd and can be purchased through the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino’s box office (702-693-5000) and through all Ticketmaster locations (www.ticketmaster.com). Visit the WFA’s official web site in the coming days for exclusive interviews and bio information on the entire card (The World Fighting Alliance website).
For more event information, please contact Paula Romero, WFA Marketing & Promotions at paularromero@yahoo.com
