King of the Cage Returns to Black Bear Casino November 22 for Live Nationally Televised Event

RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif. (October 17, 2014) On Saturday, November 22, 2014, King of the Cage, one of the world’s premier organizations for Mixed Martial Arts, returns to Black Bear Casino Resort in Carlton, Minnesota for a epic evening of MMA action…..”Industrial Strength,” which will be broadcast Live to a Nationally Televised audience on MAVTV, owned by Lucas Oil.

The main event for the 160 lb. Junior Welterweight Title will feature current champion Josh “El Rey” Aveles from Ontario, California against Nathan Schut from Plymouth, Minnesota (Alliance BJJ & Performance Compound). Aveles is one of the prominent and exciting fighters in the sport today. Aveles has won his last 9 of eleven 11 fights and Schut boasts a record of 17-5.

Other Featured Bouts will include:

• Heavyweight 265 lbs – Nick Gaston from Columbus, Ohio (Ronin MMA) vs. Brett Murphy from Minneapolis, Minnesota (Association of Martial Arts)
• Catchweight 140 lbs – Ben Piere Saint from Superior, Wisconsin (Inner Strength Martial Arts) vs. Jimmy Zidek from Sheboygan, Wisconsin (Highland Fight Systems)
  Flyweight 135 lbs (female) – Christina Jobe from Owatonna, Minnesota (Mankato Martial Arts/Mario Roberto BJJ) vs. Leah Letson from Milwaukee, Wisconsin (Pura Vida BJJ)
• Heavyweight 265 lbs – Maurice Greene from St. Cloud, Minnesota (The Performance Compound) vs. Joel Castillo from Milwaukee, Wisconsin (Roufusport)
• Welterweight 170 lbs – Clarence Jordan from Minneapolis, Minnesota (The Academy) vs. Craig Eckelberg from Milwaukee, Wisconsin (Roufusport)
• Bantamweight 145 lbs – Cody Garness from Minneapolis, Minnesota (The Cellar) vs. Robert Tahtinen from Superior, Wisconsin (Inner Strength Martial Arts-)
  Other fighters appearing on the card include Katheryn Bassignana, Elizabeth McKenzie,
  Jesse Rogge, Ryan Bunker, Jake Wyman, Josh Hautajarvi and more

This event will be Broadcast Live in over 50 million U.S. households on MAVTV (214 Direct TV, 248 Dish Network). Check your local cable provider for cable station in your area.

Doors open at 6:00 pm. and fights start at 7:00 pm. Reserve seating and Ringside tickets are on sale now. For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit www.blackbearcasinoresort.com or call (888) 771 – 0777.
Event card subject to change.

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   January 20, 2015 at 10:43 pm

   King of the Cage pro and amateur fights will be available on UFC FIGHTPASS starting this spring, including this event.

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