PRO/AMA * Muay Thai * MMA * Boxing
September 18, 2006
Richmond, VA
www.CombatSportsChallenge.com
CombatSports2000@aol.com

Combat Sports Challenge Series hits Richmond, VA again with the 17th installment at The Show Place, 3000 Mechanicsville Turnpike, on September 30th at 7:30pm. This card has something for every fight fan: Top professional and amateur action along with a daytime Submission Grappling tournament. The night time super show covers all the bases with top level MMA, Muay Thai and Boxing matches. This series has a long running history of top level exciting match ups and this one is certain to fit the bill. In Pro Muay Thai action, Stephen Richards returns from the "Big Apple" to face England's own Colin Farriker who is training with Modern American MMA while in the states. Pro Boxing's undefeated Cruiserweight Adam 'Real Deal' Seal (Team Prodigy, VA) will be facing veteran Ken Carey (Independent) from Cape May, NJ. Carey, no stranger to Richmond, fought Tough Tony Pope to a disputed draw last February, but Seal promises to leave no doubt as to whom the winner will be. The three Professional MMA matches promise to keep everyone on their feet with non stop action. Dwayne "Diesel" Shelton (Team Prodigy, VA), a crowd favorite, will take on newcomer Will Loushin (Team FAMA, VA). Team Lloyd Irvin of Maryland represents with Ronald Stallings stepping up to face Animal House's Jason Bird (IN). Richmond's own Lloyd Baldwin (Richmond BJJ, VA) will make his Pro debut against David Love (Animal House, IN).

The amateur undercard is headlined by two WKA matches and title some of its own international flair. WKA amateur champion Chike Lindsey-Ajudua (Knucke Up, GA) will square off in Muay Thai action with Holland's own Angelo Wilkes (Team Calmaro) for the WKA North American Title. Up and coming MMA sensation Amir Sadollah (Team Prodigy, VA) will face undefeated Brandon Stewart (VBAMA, VA) for the vacant WKA US Title. The card also has many more exciting amateur open MMA and Muay Thai matches to start out the evening show. Those "true" fight fans can come early (5:00pm) to the evening show and see the newcomers and future stars of MMA and Muay Thai in the Pre-show Novice matches. For more information, log on to www.CombatSportsChallenge.com or email CombatSports2000@aol.com. Fight card subject to change. Tickets are Gen. Ad. $20 adv./$25 door, Reserved $30 adv./$40 door, Ringside $40 adv./ $50 door, VIP/Sponsors Tables $350 (4 seats) and $500 (6 seats). Card Subject to change.

The activities start in the AM with the best grapplers around in the East Coast Submission Grappling Championships starting at 10:00am. This tournament will consist of Submission Grappling matches and traditional Brazilian Jiu Jitsu matches. As an added bonus, NHB Gear is sponsoring a men's Absolute Submission Grappling division, and will award $500 to the winner. ECGC 3 is also pleased to announce a Superfight between Team Lloyd Irvin's Nyjah Easton and Nova Uniao's Yael Young, two of the most promising female grapplers in North America. Registration and information at www.CombatSportsChallenge.com

The next day, on Sunday, October 1st, Combat Sports Center will host a Muay Thai seminar with legendary Muay Thai fighter and trainer Surapon "Khunpon" Dechkampu. Khunpon is one of the most experienced Muay Thai fighters in the United States with more than 200 professional Thai fights and four world titles. The seminar will be held from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm at the new Combat Sports Center at 10454 Ridgefield Parkway in Richmond, Va. Fighters from Combat Sports Challenge 17 and spectators who keep their ticket stubs from that event, will receive a $10 discount off the $45 seminar price. The seminar is open to the public, but space is limited. Call 804-754-2546 for registration information.