KOTC: Alliance Set for Memorial Day Weekend in Arizona

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KOTC: Alliance Set for Memorial Day Weekend in Arizona


On Monday, May 26, 2014 King of the Cage (KOTC) returns to the spectacular Talking Stick Resort in Scottsdale, Arizona for another action packed night of MMA fighting. The fight card will feature Randy Steinke, from Arizona, against Erick Ismael Leon Palma from Baja, California for the KOTC Interim Flyweight Championship.

Another highlighted bout will feature 2013 KOTC World Amateur Championship winner Saad Ul-Hassan, who will be making his long awaited pro-debut after winning a professional contract with KOTC, against Keoni Diggs, who is also making his professional debut after an impressive undefeated amateur career.

Also on the card will be female fighters, Jenny Liou from Moscow, Idaho fighting against Jocelyn Lybarger, from Phoenix, Arizona. In her last battle, Liou debuted in her professional career with a victory over Jocelyn's twin sister Jill.

Other ladies fighting that night include former Amateur Straw Weight Champion Danielle Taylor against Jill Lybarger and a KOTC Amateur Welterweight Championship bout featuring current champion Kyle Stewart against Andreas Acuna.

Other fighters appearing on the card will be Neil Cooke, Mike Martinez, Jamie Schmidt, Michael Parker, Gabe Kirk, France Atala, Fabian Parker, Jimmy Scully, Josh Rodda, John McCarthy, Bear Rivas, Marcus McGee, Anthony Martinez, Nichole Upshaw, Arianne Christiansen, Ralphy Pacheco and, Craig Nettles.

Doors open at 6 p.m. Main event starts at 7 p.m. Reserve seating, VIP and ringside tickets are on sale now. For more information on upcoming KOTC MMA fights or to purchase tickets, please visit www.talkingstickresort.com or call (480) 850-7734. Guests must be 21 years old to attend. Event card and schedule are subject to change.