By TXMMA Staff
Premiere Combat Group returns to San Antonio on March 19th
SAN ANTONIO, TX, March 18, 2014 – Mixed Martial Arts action returns to Cowboys Dance Hall in Antonio on March 29th. That will be the date Premiere Combat Group hosts their first show of 2014.
We recently caught up with Premiere Combat Group’s Trevor Bird who shared his thoughts on the future of PCG following the departure of his longtime co-promoter Jennifer Ray. In the following, Trevor shares with us the they’ve made as of late and what San Antonio fight fans can look forward to in the near future starting with this upcoming show.
As it turns out, MMA in San Antonio is alive and well, and PCG isn’t planning on going anywhere for quite some time.
TXMMA Interview – Trevor Bird (Premiere Combat Group)
Trevor Bird – The first card of the year is still the most exciting. It potentially sets the tone for the rest of the year. The brand that Jennifer (Ray) helped build with PCG is something really special and while I’m excited for her in her new role with Legacy, it is time for PCG to step it up even more. We have built an incredible advisory board made up of local MMA leaders and a current UFC fighter that have all brought great new ideas to the company.
TXMMA – What do you envision as PCG’s role within the San Antonio fight community?
Trevor Bird – For us, it was always about the sport and fighters. 8 years ago when “Jesse” James Lejia partnered with us it was to bring the first pro MMA event to San Antonio because no one else was doing it … We were huge fans that wanted to see live, local events. That original focus of developing great opportunities for fighters while creating amazing experiences and memory for fans is what it is still all about.
TXMMA – Let’s fast-forward to today. It seems like there have been some changes for sure. Care to share with us some of them? What else are you looking forward to in the future?
Trevor Bird – Big changes! We brought Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone from the UFC and Yancey Lawhorn from MMAOVERLOAD onto our current leadership team – which is additionally made up of Danny Perez from Cowboys Dancehall and the Gottsacker Brothers (Rugger & PJ) of Harley-Davidson). Our biggest change is the new PCG matchmaker, Greg Reid! With over 20 years of impeccable service to our Country through the Marines, Navy and much more it is unbelievably humbling to have Greg on the team. In addition to that, his love and passion for MMA is stronger than almost anyone I know. Not to mention he has already successfully raised one PCG champion in Parker “Spiderman” Reid. Greg has already brought a lot to PCG – mostly focused on making it a greater experience for the fighters.
I look forward to continuing to throw some of the best produced MMA events in Texas and giving some consideration to adding a pro show back to the mix. At this point we plan to focus on four shows a year in San Antonio … Operating two Harley-Davidson dealerships, growing our charity, For the Love of Kids and Harleys, and for me personally, trying to raise a young family (Millie, 3 and Reece, 2). It makes it difficult to commit to much more right now so I’ve got my hands full!
TXMMA – How would you describe a PCG show to someone who’s never been before?
Trevor Bird – You cannot explain it … You have to attend. Cowboys Dancehall has been an amazing partner and invested significantly in production assets to make it a great show. It has a very underground fight club feel with a twist of a heavy metal show all happening in the middle of the largest country dancehall in Texas. For us it is all about the fighters and experience. We give our first 20 front row seats to the Wounded Warriors program and donated thousands of dollars to local charities last year alone. The Harley-Davidson dealerships are our daily business … PCG is our passion. We hope the fans have a really good time at our shows.
TXMMA – Are there any fights in particular you’re personally looking forward to on March 29th?
Trevor Bird – I’m REALLY excited to see Kevin Holland and Billy “Bear” fight for the Championship. They have both won PCG fights recently and I expect them to bring their best. We pushed hard to make this fight happen.
TXMMA – Thanks for taking the time to talk to us Trevor. Any last words?
Trevor Bird – We want this to be the best experience for the fighters and cannot do it without the energy and enthusiasm of the fans. That is why we keep our tickets so inexpensive: advanced tickets only $15 for GA and $35 for Ringside. Please come out and support our fighters and we guarantee you will have an amazing time.
Premiere Combat Group – March 29th Event Details
Premiere Combat Group presents our first amateur MMA event of 2014: Saturday, March 29th at Cowboys Dancehall San Antonio. Proudly sponsored by Gruene Harley-Davidson and Javelina Harley-Davidson. Tickets go on sale today. Advanced ringside seats are only $35 and expected to sell out before doors open. Hope to see you there! — at Cowboys Dancehall – San Antonio.
Premiere Combat Group – Updated Fight Card for March 29, 2014
- William Clark (Brazilian Top Team) vs. Kevin Holland (Travis Lutter)
- Sam Garcia (Spartan Pit) vs. Dylan Ashburn (Epic BJJ Academy)
- Fatima Mallett (Luling Mixed Martial Arts ) vs. Laurie Ashby (Battle Tactics Academy)
- Matthew Ramirez (Spartan Pit) vs. Nael Chavez (Enlightened Warriors)
- Anthony Ivy (Battle Tactics Academy) vs. Chris Eby (Dominion MMA)
- David Miramontes (South Side Fight Club) vs. Alfred Landin (Spartan Pit)
- Jerry Cortez (Brazilian Top Team) vs. Jay Martinez (Mendez Martial Arts)
- Jason Brown (South Side Fight Club) vs. Jerrick Warden (New Braunfels Brawlers)
- Tim Friesenhahn (Luling Mixed Martial Arts) vs. Darian Talbott (Battle Tactics Academy)
- Stephanie Builderback (Dominion MMA) vs. Dominique Gallaher (Spartan Pit)
- Colt Gillis (Arts of Defense) vs. Micah Barro (Ft Hood Fight House)