The "UG" has spoken and Tachi Palace Fights has decided to take action.
The popular mixed martial arts forum on MMA.tv known to it’s followers as the "UG" has been campaigning for months to get Tachi Palace Fights either a television deal or some sort of streaming so fans from across the country can watch one of the top up-and-coming regional promotions with some of the nations brightest young stars.
Lemoore, Calif. based Tachi Palace Fights has opted to join forces with GoFightLive.tv to live stream Tachi Palace Fights 3 "Champions Collide" on Thursday, February 4.
"The Tachi Palace has had some memorable battles in the ring through the years and is well known as one of the best venues for seeing live MMA on the West Coast," said GoFightLive CEO David Klarman. "We are excited and privileged to be broadcasting their upcoming show, which is another excellent card."
Champions Collide will broadcast live in it’s entirety on Feb.4th at 9 p.m. EST (6 p.m. Pacific) for $9.99 at http://www.gofightlive.tv/showEvent.do?event=575. And in a build up to Tachi Palace Fights 3 GoFightLive.tv will also stream Tachi Palace Fights 1 "Most Wanted" rebroadcast on Jan. 31 at 9 p.m. EST (6 p.m. Pacific) for FREE go to http://www.gofightlive.tv/showEvent.do?event=599.
In the main event, Fresno, Calif. Cole Escovedo (14-4) tangles with Duluth, Ga.’s Jeff Bedard (12-2) for the Tachi Palace Fights World Bantamweight title and in the co-main event the Tachi Palace Fights World Featherweight title will be on the line with Fresno, Calif.’s Isaac DeJesus (8-1) and Westminister, Calif.’s Nam Phan (15-6) clash.
Tachi Palace Fights will be the site for the return on Chico, Calif. bantamweight Manny Tapia (10-3-1) and Norwalk, Calif. middleweight Hector Ramirez (8-3-1). Tapia takes on a young and up-and-coming striker from Oakdale, Calif. Michael McDonald (8-1) and Ramirez will meet a seasoned veteran from Coarsegold, Calif. Anthony Ruiz (23-13).
Also, in action is David Bollea the nephew of professional wrestling superstar Hulk Hogan. Bollea (1-0), much like his uncle, is a grappling standout and trains in Las Vegas, Nev. at Cobra Kai. Bollea takes on a local striker from Hanford, Calif. Tim Denham (0-1) and sticking with the pro wrestling theme Portland,’ Ore.’s Colton Toombs will make his professional debut.
Toombs is the son of Rowdy Roddy Piper and will take on Fresno, Calif.’s Art Becerra (0-1).
In other bouts:
Oakland, Calif. lightweight Dominique Robinson (4-3) vs. Rancho Cucamonga, Calif.’s Gabe Ruediger (15-5).
Fresno, Calif. bantamweight Zoila Frausto (4-0) vs. Las Vegas, Nev.’s Jessica Rakoczy (0-1).
Lemoore, Calif. featherweight Sergio Quinones (5-5) vs. Turlock, Calif.’s Gabby Solorio (3-2).
Fresno, Calif. bantamweight Phil Perez (7-5) vs. Gilroy, Calif.’s Anthony Figueroa (4-4).
Fresno, Calif. heavyweight Mike Guidry (1-0) vs. Tulare, Calif.’s Rafael Del Real (6-14).
Merced, Calif. welterweight Phil Collins (7-5) vs. San Bernardino, Calif.’s Mike Arellano (5-2).
Santa Rosa, Calif. middleweight Nader Maghribi (0-0) vs. Sacramento, Calif.’s Matthew Jones (0-1).
