Sherk-dunn Bouthighlights Minnesota Trials
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From the event’s promoter: Sherk-Dunn Bout Highlights Minnesota Trials BLOOMINGTON, Minn. — Sean Sherk, who scored a convincing win in his UFC debut two months ago, is the feature fighter at the Minnesota Trials on Friday at the Knights of Columbus hall. Sherk, who beat Tiki Gholson in the UFC, is from Oak Grove, Minn., and has an 11-0 record in NHB competition. He will face Extreme Challenge veteran Brian Dunn of Omaha, who has a 25-3 record, including wins over UFC fighters LaVerne Clark and Travis Fulton. Another feature bout on the card pits Greg Wikan, a RINGS USA veteran, against Ron Rumpf of RSF fame in a heavyweight bout. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the first bout is set for 8 p.m. Tickets will be available at the door or call Brad Kohler at 651 489-0921. The Minnesota Amateur is a qualifying event for the U.S. MMA Nationals, which are scheduled at the end of the year. Fighters compete in five weight divisions — 150-under, 170-under, 190-under, 210-under and heavyweight — with the winners from all the Trials advancing to the Nationals. |
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From the event’s promoter: Kickshoot 2001 Kickboxing & mixed martial arts return to Memphis on Saturday April 21, when Mid South Kickboxing presents Kickshoot 2001 at the New Daisy on Beale St. Featured matches include: Kickboxing: Mixed martial arts: Other fighters include: Fights start at 8:00 p.m. Fighter weigh in at 5:30 at the New Daisy Theater. Event matchmaker is 10-time UFC judge and K-1 USA 2000 judge Jeff Mullen. Tickets are $15 & $20. Tickets are available at the door or they may be purchased at Mid South Kickboxing. For fight or ticket info call (901)757-0985 or e-mail jmullen@memphis.edu |
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