(PRESS RELEASE) -- Two fights have been officially announced for Badbeat 8 including the Main Event between UFC vet Jared Papazian (14-9-0, 1 NC, 1-0 BMMA) and Terrion Ware (4-1, 1-0 BMMA). Badbeat 8 is scheduled for Friday, March 15, 2013 at the ‘World Famous Commerce Casino’ (Commerce, CA).
Jared Papazian makes his Badbeat MMA return in the Main Event of Badbeat 8. Papazian recorded a unanimous decision win at Badbeat 1. After a three fight slide in the UFC, ‘The Jackhammer’ looks to regain his winning ways in his return to the Badbeat MMA cage. Terrion Ware, on the other hand, is on a two-fight win streak, his last coming by split decision at Badbeat 7. Both fighters look to remain undefeated in the promotion and the winner looks to solidify their position in the Badbeat MMA Bantamweight Division.
Co-Main Event: Steve Magdaleno vs. Chris Culley
Steve Magdaleno (9-3, 1-0 BMMA) is enjoying a three-fight win streak. His last victory came at Badbeat 6 where he displayed an impressive use of elbow striking which led to a first round TKO win for ‘The Dream’. Chris Culley (15-10, 2-0 BMMA) is on a two-fight winning streak of his own. Both of Culley’s last two wins have come inside the Badbeat MMA cage. ‘The Urban Legend’ comes off of a TKO finish of his own in his last bout. These two fighters like to finish their fights, the question is, who will succeed? All questions will be answered at Badbeat 8.
Contact Jose Grau josegrau@bammausa.com Courtney Anaya courtney@bammausa.com
BADBEAT 8 PRESENTED BY BUDWEISER WHEN: Friday, March 15, 2013 Doors open at 6:00 p.m. First fight at 7:00 p.m. WHERE: Commerce Casino 6131 Telegraph Road Commerce, CA 90040
MAIN CARD* Main Event- 135 lbs: Jared Papazian (14-9-0, 1 NC) vs. Terrion Ware (4-1)
Co-Main Event- 145 lbs: Steve Magdaleno (9-3) vs. Chris Culley (15-10)
PRELIMINARY CARD* TBA
*=All bouts subject to change
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Badbeat MMA Badbeat MMA is a mixed martial arts promotional organization specializing in creating live entertainment, featuring professional combatants. It is southern California’s leading mixed martial arts organization, providing the area with consistent events and opportunities to professional athletes.
Currently stationed out of southern California, Badbeat MMA promotes the area’s top local talent from mixed martial arts gyms such as CSW, Knuckleheadz Boxing & MMA, Elite MMA, Kings MMA, PKG, Joker’s MMA/Lightning MMA, The Bodyshop, Reign Training Center, Total MMA Studios, Ace Jiu-Jitsu, Cobra Kai, Gracie Morumbi, Cesar Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy, The Arena, Subfighter MMA, as well as many others.
Past and current fighters who have worked with BAMMA USA founder Brett Roberts include: Mike Guymon, Vladimir Matyushenko, Joseph Henle, Georgi Karakhanyan, Gabe Ruediger, Jason Lambert, Chad George, Albert Rios, ‘The Real Deal’ Chris Beal, Jack May, Jared Papazian, and more.
While the promotion prides itself on the motto: “Keep Moving Forward,” the ultimate passion for Badbeat MMA is to create an environment in which fighters are truly valued.
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