Fresno's Joshua Simpson suggests the 90 Day Fiancé star bring his A game at 559 Fights 93

559 Fights is set to end the year with a bang with 559 Fights 93! Saturday December 17th, 2022 from the Visalia Convention Center in Visalia, Ca. 2022 has been another big year for the valley in MMA. The sport continues growing in many ways throughout the valley and the team at 559 Fights has one more action packed show to set the pace moving forward into what looks to be an exciting New Year for MMA in the Valley.

The main card will feature three tough title fights, headlined by the Woman's welterweight CAMO State title fight. In a feature bout, 90 Day Fiancé reality TV star (1-0) Biniyam Shibre is back! Welcoming him back to the 559 Fights cage will be (3-1) Fresno's  Joshua "Come Up Kid" Simpson. Simpson was born in Fresno and spent some time in Bakersfield growing up before making his way back home in Fresno, where he resides now.  I was able to connect with Joshua before his fight at 559 Fights 93. My first question was how he got into MMA? he responded,

"I Got Into MMA because of McGregor vs Diaz 2."

I asked if watching that fight in particular made him decide he can compete in MMA? Did it launch his love for the sport? Simpson who played football in Bakersfield and high school ball in Fresno replied,

"At that time I was waiting for a football career window to open up. I was playing ball at the time when I seen McGregor vs Diaz 2. The window for football was taking to long and I wasn't getting any younger. So I decided if could dedicate myself to the sport of MMA, I could get things going for myself. Maybe get as far as Conor did, I'm just hoping to trail blaze my way to the top with a few to little mistakes"

Simpson takes on 90 Day Fiancé star Biniyam Shibre, who made his California debut at 559 Fights 91 in October. Shibre has a couple more wins on his  amateur record that he collected on the East Coast, and won his last fight in impressive fashion with a tko in round 2. Simpson who trains out Dethrone MMA looks to be up for the task. I asked Simpson how training has been going? what he expected and what he knew about Biniyam? Simpson responded,

"Training has been going good, I train with  Mike “El Palo Duro” Moreno out of Dethrone MMA Clovis . I'm working hard everyday pushing limits, game-planning and sharpening Tools." 

said Simpson on his training. Regarding what he knew and expected from Shibre, Simpson said,

"I just found out about him when he got to 559 Fights. I expect a lot of explosiveness and unorthodox movement from him. I hope he's ready to bring his A game! Be prepared to bang!"

Not that he is over looking Biniyam, Simpson quickly added that his plans don't stop there! saying,

"After we get through Biniyam, We're bringing that 135 pound strap to Dethrone!"

I asked Joshua if there was any supporters he wanted to thank or shout out? He finished with,

"I want to thank my coach Mike for pushing me, keeping me ready, and developing my game. Thanks to my support team at Dethrone! Rick, Eren, and Nick. They keep my guidance on point. Shout out to all my training partners and fellow fighters that work with me in the gym. All love! Shout out to my sponsors: Los Picantes, Trippy Nautz, Muffler Kingz, Joy cuaters Jewelers, Central Fish Co Morgan That's my guy, Next Level Barber Studios, Stogibear Shack For sure! and Chincheck Sports Wear, Check my people out, we got it going on man!"

"One love to all the 559 Fights fans keeping us motivated, supported, and for bringing that lovely energy on fight night. Get your tickets now, you don't want to miss this one! ComeUpKid gone! One love✌️"

559 Fights 93 goes down Saturday December 17th, 2022! Tickets available now at www.eventbrite.com/e/559-fights-93-tickets-448709200297

In the main event Fresno's undefeated (2-0) Julia Alonso representing Dethrone MMA. Looks to head into the New Year with her title in hand, as she returns to defend her CAMO State Title versus (3-2) Joy Pendell.

In the co main event the 559 Fights lightweight champ is back! As Farmersville's (8-3) David Mariscal out of Trifecta MMA will defend his title versus (3-1) Gino Gonzales out of Fresno and Red Wave MMA.

559 Fights middleweight champion (4-3) Joaquin Garcia makes his first title defense, taking on Porterville's (5-0) Cartay Taylor.

Also on the card:

(2-4) Tyler Miller vs (2-3) Anthony Lopez

(1-1) Paul Furr vs (1-1) Masao Kustin

(1-1) Matthew Martinez vs (1-0-1) Felix DeLaPena

(1-0) Tyler Saelee vs (1-0) Derian Perez

(1-2) David Gray vs (3-0) Jeffrey Bonilla

(0-1) Shonta Smallwood vs (0-1) Esaul Flores

(1-0) John Vargas vs (0-1) Logan Yoder

(0-2) Brandon Pulido vs Gabriel Alvarado

(0-0) Raul Valdovinos vs (0-1) Chandler McCathron

(1-0) Michael Ramirez vs (0-0) Richard Spinelli

(0-1) Donaven Hern vs (0-1) Kaleo Lagapa

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By: Daniel "Trip" Quintana www.noweakshitever.com