Kentucky MMA Looking To Shine

The summer is drawing to a close and school is starting across the state. As everyone starts to settle back in to a routine Kentucky MMA companies are looking to crank up production on some great events. It seems each promoter is trying to top their last outing, looking to bolster their fight card and looking to bring fans some exciting MMA action. 

Hard Rock MMA is kicking things off tonight in Bowling Green with the 39th installment of their great shows. Lets take a look at some other shows coming up that are sure to be a hit with fighters and fans alike.

Last Man Standing

August 19th 

Lexington, KY

Last Man Standing is churning along doing amateur events only at this time. They are bringing rising stars to 4 Season and bringing fans great match ups. Jason Jones, a professional fighter in his own right, is match making the cards and this event should do well.

Absolute Action MMA XVII

August 20th

Florence KY

http://www.aamma.net 

There is no denying that I am a huge fan of AAMMA. Their fighters and fans are some of the best around. They make their return to Florence after a short absence with a host of title fights and professional battles. Billy Donovan has worked through injuries, excuses and the normal drama of putting a show together to bring what truly is a "STACKED" card.

Hard Rock MMA 40

September 3rd

Sheperdsville, KY

http://www.hardrockfight.com

Hard Rock has been doing shows for awhile. The reason they are able to do that is because they put people in the seats, treat fighters right and do a great job. Will Hendrickson is on deck to defend his Middleweight Championship. Word is the Hard Rock events in Sheperdsville are usually one of the better shows. 

Gruesome MMA 5

September 9th

Pikeville, KY

http://www.gruesomemma.com

Gruesome looks to bounce back with an event to be remembered in the largest venue in Eastern Kentucky. Fighters from across the state look to descend upon the East KY Expo Center for a night of amateur and pro fights. With professional fight bonuses and one of the best produced shows in the state this will be one to attend.

Spartan Fighting Championship 9

September 24th

Ashland, KY

www.spartanfighting.com

Terry Callihan and crew return looking to build on the success of their May 7th show. A top tier promotion with great fighters will equal great results as the Spartan brand looks to grow. It will be hard for Terry to top the last event but he has a way of booking great match ups by connecting with great local talent. His shows are great for the family and no doubt will be a huge success once again.

As of right now Bluegrass MMA is looking to cover ALL of these great shows. MMA in Kentucky can only improve on what is already excellent production and talent. Be sure to follow us for all the great action as the temperatures drop and the competition heats up.

Hard Rock MMA 39

Hard Rock MMA returns to the Sloan Convention Center in Bowling Green, KY for another great night of local MMA action. A driving force of mixed martial arts in the state Hard Rock has filled its fight card with great local talent. Bluegrass MMA knows what a great crowd and show that the Hard Rock Crew puts on in Bowling Green so we expect nothing different this go around. Jason Hayden makes his return to headline the show as he takes on Jeremy "Kamikaze" Meyers. The fun kicks off Friday night for weigh-ins at Fluid Night Club followed by a Hard Rock Ring Girl contest. You can catch all the play by play and live results from our friends over at CageCraze.

Sloan Convention Center

1021 Wilkinson Trace

Bowling Green, KY

Doors open at 6:00 (Central)

Action starts promptly at 7:30 (Central)

1. Aaron Garsee(Columbia MMA)(1-0) vs David Ward(Team Superior)(4-7) 135

2. Logan Kilman(MCM Studios)(0-2) vs Justin Fair(Victory MMA)(0-1) 145

3. Wes Compton(Columbia MMA)(0-0) vs Dain McCombs(Bad Boy MMA)(0-1) 140

4. Angela Gillespe(0-0) or Crystal Waddell(0-0) vs Shakia Harris(BG Beatdown)(0-0) 155 5. Dylan Cornett(Iron Fist)(0-0) vs Tim Riley(US Ju Jitsu)(0-0) 185

6. Justin Cook(High Intensity)(0-0) vs Marvin Avalar(Billy Scotts Catch Wrestling)(0-0) 170

7. Zach Northrup(Columbia MMA)(0-1) vs John Fultz(0-1) 155

8. Cerel Holt(Underground MMA)(0-0) vs Tim "Patchez" Childers(High Intensity)(1-0) 185

9. Jacob Rabbeth(1-10) vs Chad Sermon(Nation of Violence)(1-2) 165

10. Brandon Raney(0-0) vs Derek Otterson(Columbia MMA)(0-0) 155

11. Micheal Gay(Slaughterhouse MMA)(11-18) vs Jeremy Carnes(Victory MMA)(1-0) 225

12. Erik Wongler(1-1) vs Daniel Phelps(Eubanks Karate)(2-2) 185

13. Bryce Owen(BG Beatdown)(3-0) vs Chad Brode(Hopkinsville MMA)(2-0) 155

14. Braedon Ward(Billy Scott's Catch Wrestling) vs Trent Murphy(Columbia MMA)(1-1) 155

15. Kyle Dahl(Eubanks Karate/High Intensity)(1-0) vs Brandon Scott(Brandenburg MMA)(2-0) 16. Jared Wright(BG Beatdown/NGSF)(1-0) vs Brandon Martin(Bad Boy MMA)(1-2) 205

17. Austin Coffey(Kolgers Gym)(0-1) vs Kyle Wisniewski(US Ju Jitsu)(0-1) Heavy

18. Mike Garms(BG Beatdown)(1-1) vs Keith Toensing(MCM Studios)(1-0) Heavyweight

19. Todd Groves(0-1) vs Jake Marr(High Intensity)(3-0) 185

20. Shannon Montgomery(BG Beatdown)(1-0) vs Lacy Hall(Mike Taylor Ishinryu)(0-0) 135 21. Josh Phelps(Billy Scotts Catch Wrestling)(5-5) vs Michael Smith(US Ju Jitsu)(2-2) 170

Hardrock MMA Light Heavyweight Title

22. Josh Walker(Slaughterhouse MMA)(5-3) vs Danny Kelly(BG Beatdown)(8-0)(CHAMP)    

Main Event

Professional

         Jason Hayden(1-0) vs Jeremy "Kamikaze" Myers (3-2) 135 



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MMA Inside The Cage - Fedor vs Henderson

Check out MMA Inside the Cage with Casey Oxendine  & Cyrus Fees. You may recognize the crew from their coverage of great Kentucky MMA. You can see Cyrus  September 9th at Gruesome MMA 5 at the East KY Expo Center in Pikeville.

Iron Man Productions Presents "Under Fire"

Tommy Shull and crew have a huge event planned THIS Saturday night at the National Guard Armory in Marion, Kentucky. After talking with the good folks at Iron Man last night on Bluegrass MMA Live it is very clear that they are in the business for all the right reasons. When someone tells you that money was never their motive but to just put on good quality local fights it makes people like myself proud to be associated with MMA in Kentucky. This event however is a bit currency driven as the group is trying to raise money for funeral expenses for Ricky (Bobby) Hackney, a local resident who as passed away. John Ivey headlines the card as he looks to capture yet another title as he battles Bobby Favors for the vacant Super Heavyweight championship. Here is a glimpse at the fight card as it stands right now (subject to change):

Abraham MacMahon vs Aton Redman

Jessi Trout vs Marvin Rolles

Tyler Hinchee vs Matt Jones

Justin Phillips vs Mike Vaga

Richard Burks vs Jared Glodo

Matt Barker vs John Macklin

Doug Campbell vs Dusty Adams

Bantamweight Championship

James Motorshed vs Roger Blankenship

Lightweight Championship

Jared Jennings vs Gary Rhodes

Welterweight Championship

Brian Ramsey vs Chad Snider

Middleweigh Championship

Jeff Byrum vs vs Zack Davis

Main Event

Super Heavyweight Championship

Pro

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                   Bobby Favors Vs John Ivey

Big Week for Western KY MMA

Fight Week!

Great Kentucky MMA is coming to the Western portion of our fine state this weekend. Fight week is upon us with 2 huge shows. One of the leading promotions in the state returns to the Slone Convention Center in Bowling Green, KY for Hard Rock MMA 39. Jason Haydon makes his return to the Hard Rock cage looking to keep his record unblemished as a professional as well as a huge light heavyweight title fight as  current champ Danny Kelly battles Josh Walker.

http://www.hardrockfight.com 

Further west Ironman Productions is bringing MMA's true road warrior Jonathan Ivey to Marion Kentucky as they host Under Fire. A full slate of local fighters are on deck for the evening capped off by a super heavyweight title fight as champ John Ivey takes on larger than life Bobby Favors. The guys from Ironman will join me live tomorrow night on Bluegrass MMA Live to talk about Saturday's event!

http://facebook.com/ironmanfightingleague

Don't miss out and be sure to support local MMA!