VFC's Erik Quinones ready for shot at CAMO State heavyweight title at VFS 11 March 4th

It is Fight week in the Valley! Valley Fight Series is back with VFS 11 from the Hanford Civic Auditorium in Hanford, Ca Saturday March 4th, 2023. The team at VFS has a stacked card in store for the Central Valley MMA fans.

Two CAMO state titles will be on the line as Farmersville's (9-3) David Mariscal takes on (5-0) Rafael Jimenez for the CAMO State lightweight championship, the VFS lightweight title will also be on the line in this fight. 

The CAMO State heavyweight title will also be up for grabs at VFS 11, as San Diego's (4-0) Devon Simons out of 10th Planet makes his way to the Valley. Welcoming him here, VFS heavyweight Champion (4-0) Erik Quinones.

Originally from Kaaawa, Hawaii Erik Quinones representing the Valley Fight Club in Hanford, has made a solid name for himself in the amateur MMA heavyweight division. Quinones is 4-0 with finishes in all four of his fights so far, and captured the VFS heavyweight title in his last outing. I reached out to the 6'3" southpaw to see how he as been doing and how training has been going prior to his fight Saturday night in Hanford, he replied,

"Life is well, I am doing everything I can to make each day better than the last, for myself and everyone around me. Training under Diamond and D, with Marqus, Frank, Thomas, Lane, Vargas, John boy, Brandon, Sam, Jacob, Colin, Cody, Bobby & Neto. Good stable of fighters."

Quinones defends his VFS heavyweight title and looks to win the CAMO State title in the same night. It would seem like a lot to handle for most. I asked Quinones what it meant to fight for both titles. He explained how he resets himself after every test, whether there is a title or not, saying.

"It’s unbelievable, a testament to the development of my Martial Arts. The titles mean a lot the night of fight, but once that nights at an end, I return to the bottom of the mountain and I start climbing again."

Quinones takes on undefeated Devon Simons out of San Diego. Simons trains out of 10th Planet and is also 4-0 with four finishes. I asked Quinones what he knew about his opponent. He replied,

"What I know is he is going to be the best challenge and incredible adversary. I am grateful for the opportunity."

With bright future ahead, either way. Quinones would move to 5-0 and hold both titles at the amateur level. There could only be more success ahead, but Quinones seems to be in no rush. Seems to be enjoying the moment, letting things falls where they may, and facing the challenges head on when the time comes. I asked Quinones what his plans in MMA were, and if there was anyone he wanted to thank or shout out. He finished with

"My plan is to perform at my highest capability, the future will come when it should and I will meet it. I give my thanks to my Lord Savior, my parents & brothers Corey & Chad.  All my Hawaii tribe from my walks in life, all preparing with me in the gym including Paisano, la Familia, Bailey &  VFC community. Special thanks to my sponsor Papa Beast Apparel. See you March 4th!"

Valley Fight Series 11 goes down March 4th, 2023 from the Hanford Civic Auditorium in Hanford, Ca Doors open at 5pm Fights start at 6pm. Tickets available at www.eventbrite.com/e/valley-fight-series-11-tickets-510478824907?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

Valley Fight Series 11 card:

VFS and CAMO Heavyweight Championship (4-0) Eric Quinones vs (4-0) Devon Simons

VFS and CAMO Lightweight Championship (9-3) David Mariscal  vs (4-0) Rafael Jimenez

VFS Middleweight Championship (6-9) James Delsid vs (5-4) Daniel Bradley

VFS Woman's Strawweight Championship (2-0) Elisa Polanco vs (1-1) Emy Perez 

VFS Featherweight champion (4-1) Ramon Cornejo vs (4-0) Enoch McConttrell

VFS Flyweight Championship (3-4) Tyler Miller vs (2-0) Brandon Lazcano

Also on the card:

(3-3) Joseph Palacios vs (3-2) Pedro Trujillo

(2-1) Gianni Garcia vs (3-7) Marlon Watkins II

(3-5) Jordan Irizarry vs (2-1) Travis Laui

(2-1) Brandon Campo vs (2-4) Alec Acuavera

(1-0) Jose Aguiniga vs (1-0) Eathon Rider

(1-0) Ian Russell vs (2-0) Jekiah Price

(0-0) Nathanael Paullin vs (1-0) Jesus Navarrete

(0-0) Moises Lamas vs (0-1) Seth Upton

(0-0) Morris Aldaco vs (0-0) Roberto Lopez

(0-0) Jacob Clark vs (0-0) Jose Jr Villasenor

Submission Grappling bouts:

VFS Woman's Atomweight BJJ title: Cienna Gutierrez vs Janelle San Nicolas

VFS Featherweight BJJ title: Aaron Cohea vs Marcelino Silva

VFS Jr Intermediate BJJ title: Devan Gutierrez vs Isaiah Acosta

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