Hardrock MMA's very own HARDROCK HIGDON!!

So as you all know we are pushing the local MMA scene full force here at Bluegrass MMA. We are privelleged to have gotten a chance to hear from Hard Rock MMA's very own Hard Rock Higdon. We appreciate the time from him and are thrilled to share with you. Be sure to check out the website. The fight is coming up quick and we want to put you in a chair. Email us at bluegrassmma@gmail.com for a chance to win. So here it is.. Be sure to follow @hardrockhigdon77 on Twitter and tell him we sent ya!

Give us the rundown on how Hardrock MMA came to be and the history of your promotion.

Hardrock Promotions LLC was started in Oct 2008 by myself and girlfriend at the time Vanessa Bohleber(who I married April 2009).  We ran our first event December 13th, 2008 in Elizabethtown, KY and this weekend March 26th will be our 32nd event. 

How did you first get involved with MMA? 

I started working for Jimbo Collins, Warrior MMA in January 2007.  I started out judging and fell in love with the sport.  I started training BJJ & MMA  and actually had my first fight in August 2007.  After a long 2 fight career.   I realized that I enjoyed the matchmaking side of things way more.  I have worked with a lot of great companies over the years including.  XFC out of Tampa(HD NET), Bellator, AFL, and tons of other more local companies.  
How has the sport evolved since your started and what is your vision for Hardrock.

Honestly man, Hardrock MMA is as big as we ever planned on getting now.  We wanted to be one of the bigger promotions in KY.  And everything has really fallen into place.  We have had 3 shows in 2011.  And they are 3 of the biggest events we've had to date.  So 2011 is looking to be a year of growth for our company.
 

How are you set up? Weightclasses, divisions, pro/ammateur fights?

We use the Unified Weight Classes, from Flyweight(125) up to Super Heavy(over 265).

We do Pro and Amateur fights.  I try to do 3 to 6 Pro fights per card.
Big show coming up March 26th in Lawrenceburg. Fill us in on the action of the night and what a fight can expect.

Man we have a huge card set up that night.  over 20 fights.  Including 3 pro fights and 4 ammy title fights.  I'm very excited about the Pro Main Event between Bellator Vet Josh Clark from 4 Seasons out of Lexington, Ky.  Taking on the Undefeated Pro Bobby Carter from Team Animal in Standford, Ky.  That fight is at 205, Josh Clark usually fights at Middleweight.  That fight really really has me excited.  It's a huge fight for Ky MMA. 
Do you want to give a shout out to any sponsors or key people that help make you guys tick.

Man everyone who works the events from the Cage Crew, the ticket table, security, just everyone man.  Everyone who helps out with the shows are really a big family we just all click together.  I get a lot of the credit most the time for successful events.  But I just do the fun part of putting the fights together.  All the others work hard.  My wife Vanessa does it all.  She does all of the advertising, including the footwork of hanging posters, she has helped put the cage up, worked the door, and if drama happens she can step in and work security.  Haha I just love the Hardrock MMA Family.


If there is a guy training out there and wants to get a fight with Hardrock who does he contact?
Thats me man hardrockmma@yahoo.com or give me a call or text, lol please text 2703077312 

Ticket Information?

http://www.hardrockfight.com/ add me on Twitter @rockhigdon77  you can buy tickets on our website.