(PRESS RELEASE) – Ft. Lauderdale, FL – United Fight Alliance is proud to be partnering with Absolute Fighting Championship once again to bring you “AFC 24: Quarantillo vs. Stevens” on Friday January 29th at the Broward College Omni Auditorium in Coconut Creek, Florida. Jordan Jay will be commentating alongside former UFC Heavyweight Champion, Junior dos Santos and UFC Welterweight Tyron Woodley.
Adams stated, “I love working with Roger Krahl and AFC. They have such a rich history and tradition in the sport. They draw upon a region in Florida that is absolutely saturated with quality fighters. That allows them to deliver predominant shows to an ever-growing fan base. If you look at how many fighters they have put in the UFC you know you are watching future stars of the sport whenever you go to an AFC event. I am thrilled to be calling the action alongside Junior dos Santos and Tyron Woodley!”
You can stream AFC 24 live here. AFC will also air on UFA’s television network distribution channels which reach over 115 million homes.
AFC has had a long history of fighters who have gone on to fight in the UFC, including Jorge Masvidal, Mike Brown, Thiago Alves, Joe Lauzon, Colby Covington and Valerie Letourneau. AFC 24 will be no exception to AFC’s consistently stellar fights. At the top of the card will be Mark “The Spartan” Stevens (20-9), a Bellator and Strikeforce veteran, versus ruthless Billy “The Weasel” Quarantillo (6-1) -- both fighters vying for the call from the UFC. The fight card will also feature South Florida favorite Marcos “Parrumpinha” Da Matta, who will be facing Solon Staley, out of South Carolina.
"We are thrilled to bring Absolute Fighting Championship back" said Roger Krahl, Match Maker and Operations Manager of Absolute Fighting Championship. "The venue is the perfect setting for MMA fans to experience great fights with the United Fight Alliance Network showcasing these top-class fighters to the millions of homes across the country. We have partnered up with UFA to give us the broadcast caliber that the fans expect from a high quality promotion.”
Below is the fight card for the event:
Marc Stevens vs. Billy Quarantillo
Marcos DaMatta vs. Solon Stanley
Michel Quinones vs. Matt McCook
Taylor Krahl vs. Ralph Johnson
Hansel Calderon vs. Robert Reed
Jamie Alvarez vs. Shane Tyner
Lazar Stojadinovic vs. Drew Lipton
Edwin Sarria vs. Scott Mukaddam
Mike Lombardo vs. Dominic Stouder
Bryan Cromer vs. Carl Ranieri
*All fighters are subject to change.
Tickets for AFC 24: Quarantillo vs. Stevens are priced from $25 to $75 for VIP ringside seats and are on sale at www.ticketriver.com or at selected American Top Team school locations. VIP tables are available by calling 754.234.4142. Doors open at 6pm, fights start at 7pm. The after-party will be held at Palladium Nightclub starting at 10pm. Click here to watch the event live on-line.
About United Fight Alliance
UFA is a one-hour MMA program that brings you the best MMA from around the world. Watch as some of the biggest names in MMA fight toe to toe in the cage. You’ll see exclusive footage, interviews and fighter profiles. United Fight Alliance features top ranked fighters, women’s fights, intense action and more. UFA and its network of shows including Brawl Call, a thirty minute MMA magazine style, behind the scenes show, are now broadcast to over 115 million homes, airing on ROOT SPORTS, SportsNet New York, Cox Spots Television, Comcast Sports Net – Chicago, Tuff TV, WBFD/BlavTV and nationally on DIRECTV, Dish Network and ATT U-Verse. You can also find UFA at your favorite sports bars throughout the nation. Check your local listings for ROOT SPORTS, Cox Spots Television, Comcast Sports Net – Chicago and TUFF TV. Tune in on DIRECTV to channel 658, 683 or 687, on Dish Network to channel 414, 426 or 428 and on ATT U-Verse to channel 1730, 1760 or 1764. For more information on UFA or Brawl Call, contact info@BrawlCall.com or go to www.UnitedFightAlliance.com or www.BrawlCall.com.
Absolute Fighting Championship
Absolute Fighting Championship is a professional Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fight promotion dedicated to delivering a series of action-packed entertainment events for MMA fight fans by producing the best possible matchups between elite fighters from around the globe. For more information please visit our website at absolutefightingchampionships.com or follow us on Twitter and Instagram @AFC_Florida.
Omni Auditorium-Broward College North Campus
The Omni Auditorium is a true multi-purpose facility, capable of hosting events ranging from opera to basketball tournaments. Depending on the configuration selected, the facility can seat 1,900+ to view a show presented on our stage or allow three simultaneous court games to be played. The Omni is located at 1000 Coconut Creek Blvd, Coconut Creek, Florida 33066.