HOOKnSHOOT brings back the women for their year-end closer.
MMA News Written by MMARR
Wednesday, 25 October 2006
11/18/06, Evansville, IN, Veteran's Memorial Coliseum, Last years event unexpectedly sold out for the first EVER 8-woman tournament in North America. Julie Kedzie captured the tournament crown by defeating Molly Helsel via split decision. This time the two will rematch in the main event and both vow to walk out of the arena with the belt.
11/18/06, Evansville, IN, Veterans Memorial Coliseum, Last years event unexpectedly sold out for the first EVER 8-woman tournament in North America. Julie Kedzie captured the tournament crown by defeating Molly Helsel via split decision. This time the two will rematch in the main event and both vow to walk out of the arena with the belt.
In additional to the main event, Jan Finney will attempt to get another shot at Kedzie in a #1 contender fight with Ginelle Marquez. Marquez was sidelined for two years with severe back/neck injuries but says she back to take on the champion in March.
The show will also feature the fighting debuts of several women and men as well as MSNBC will be in attendance filming a 4-part series on MMA to air in 2007.
Complete card: 135lbs - Julie Kedzie (Champion) vs. Molly Helsel 135lbs - Jan Finney vs. Ginelle Marques HEAVYWEIGHT - Joseph Baize vs. Leo Sylvest
145lbs - John Turner vs. Tommy "The Tiger" Long 135lbs - Tanya Vlahac vs. Mystee Blackwood 125lbs - Melissa Vasques vs. Sybil Starr 115lbs - Jessica Pene vs. Brittany Pullem 170lbs - Courtney Ray vs. Luke "The War Machine" Taylor
Brent Counts vs. TBA Michael Alden vs. TBA Chris Keller vs. TBA
HOOKnSHOOT will also debut an amateur show in Owensboro, KY on 1/27/07 to determine the "Rising Star" in the 145lbs division. Those interested in fighting pro or amateur can contact
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