Returning to Spirit Lake Casino & Resort on Novenber 14 for “BATTLE AT THE LAKE”

Oct 12, 2015

(PRESS RELEASE) -- RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif. – King of the Cage will return to Black Bear Casino Resort in Carlton, Minnesota for the fourth time in 2015, with another action-packed, world-class Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) mega-event, headlined by a World Bantamweight Title (145 pounds) showdown between champion Jordan Griffin and Justin Likness on Saturday, November 14, 2015.

The main event for the 145 lb. bantamweight title, will feature current champion Jordan Griffin (11-4), from Milwaukee, Wisconsin (Roufusport MMA Academy), facing off against Justin Likness (5-2), from Devil’s Lake, North Dakota (Golden Cage MMA). This is the first title defense for Griffin since taking the belt in his last fight in August. Likness has won his last five fights impressively.

Appearing in the co-main event, in the 155 lb. Lightweight Division, will be Jarrett “the Fighting Sioux” Cook, from Fort Totten, North Dakota (Jaco Fight Team).

One of the featured bouts, in the 155 lb. Lightweight Division, will be Victor Ramirez, from Grand Forks, North Dakota (Beast Factory) battling Dakota Brown from Minot, North Dakota (THT).

Other fighters appearing on the card will include Jordan Boisvert, Matt Joseph, Joseph Rhoades, Jon Stephan, Shawn Parise, Jon Rodriguez, Jared Owlboy, Nick Joramo, RobertLeftbear, Chris Renwick, Roman Cruz, Gerald Rivera, Jaimie Mudge; Aaron Betz; Cody George; Anthony Lafferty; Spencer Klein; Andres Murray, Ivan Lovejoy, DJ Bernier, TimBennett, Brooks Ginn and more.

This event will be broadcast in over 50 million U.S. households on MAVTV (214 Direct TV, 248 Dish Network, 810 Verizon FiOS). Check your local cable provider for cable station in your area.

Doors open at 5:30 pm. and fights start at 6:30 pm. Reserve seating and Ringside tickets are on sale now. For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit www.spiritlakecasino.com or call (800) 946 – 8238 ext. 253. Event card subject to change.

About King of the Cage

After performing over 500 events since its inception in 1998, King of the Cage has proven to be a leader in the evolution of Mixed Martial Arts. No other production has promoted more fights than King of the Cage. KOTC has and continues to promote shows globally, including the United States and far-reaching countries such as: England, Singapore, South Africa, Canada, Japan, Australia and Philippines.

King of the Cage is available weekly to over 50 million homes in the United States on cable and satellite television on MAVTV, owned by Lucas Oil and also airs in more than 60 countries worldwide which include Canada, Mexico, Philippines, Mongolia, Thailand, South Africa, and most of Europe.

King of the Cage has been a career staple for countless stars including Ronda Rousey, Forrest Griffin, Quinton Rampage Jackson, Daniel Cormier, TJ Dillishaw, Demetrious Johnson, Robbie Lawler, Rory MacDonald, Rashad Evans, Krazy Horse, Keith Jardine, Mac Danzig, Urijah Faber, Joe Stevenson, and Diego Sanchez.

King of the Cage just recently reached a broadcast deal with the UFC where KOTC fights and events will now be seen on UFC FIGHT PASS, giving fans access to one of the most valuable MMA libraries, starting in 2015.

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