Christie, Avalos, and Duffy pick up impressive wins at A1 Combat 10: A1 Combat 10 Results

A1 Combat was back in the 559 for A1 Combat 10 Friday night from the Tachi Palace Resort & Casino in Lemoore, Ca. April 28th, 2023. The night was full of action with some of the best fighters from the valley showcasing their skills. The next class of the Tachi Palace Hall of Fame was also inducted as "The Apache Kid" Cole Escovedo, Jacob Jeff, Marcos Rosales and Manny Queszada received their spot in the hall.

"Same place, new me" says Dethrone MMA's Jose "Stilmatic' Avalos prior to his return to Tachi Palace for A1 Combat 10

Jose Avalos, Dethrone MMA Fresno - Cali Fights Magazine

Fight week is upon us in the Central Valley with A1 Combat back in town! The promotion has been busy putting their stamp on the California MMA scene with no signs of slowing down. This Friday night April 28th, 2023 Tom Anderson and the crew return to the historic Tachi Palace Resort & Casino for A1 Combat 10. If you're one of the few I still hear talking about "I can't wait for a Pro MMA show to come our way" look no further, here it is. A1 Combat is here and has been, as this will be the second event in our area following A1 Combat's debut at the Tachi Palace where they brought Pro MMA back to the Tachi Palace and the Central Valley period.

The partnership between A1 Combat and 559 Fights leads to a stacked card with many familiar faces from the valley. Many former 559 Fights veterans and champions will be on the card with a main event battle for the A1 Combat Lightweight title.

One of those familiar faces competing at A1 Combat 10 is Parlier's (7-3) Jose "Stilmatik" Avalos.

Porterville's Shane Christie talks Pro debut and much more with MMA Mainstream Podcast

It is fight week in the Valley! A1 Combat returns to the Tachi Palace Casino & Resort in Lemoore California Friday night April 28th, 2023 with A1 Combat 10. The card is loaded with the A1 Combat lightweight title on the line in the main event. Many of the Central Valley's own will be on the card including former 559 Fights welterweight champion Shane Christie. 

Christie is from the Tule River reservation in Porterville, Ca and trains at Crisp Kickboxing & Muay Thai, He sat down to talk with our good friend James Gililiand and Kaelyn Grigorieff on the MMA Mainstream Podcast. Shane spoke about his amateur career, when he knew it was time to go pro, making the weight cut to 155 pounds for his debut and much more.

ValleyFightNews:GYM LIST - Spotlight of the week - Dethrone MMA Fresno

Dethrone MMA in Fresno California needs no introduction to the MMA world. They have been home to some of the top fighters in the Central Valley for years, from Josh Koscheck, Chris Honeycutt, and Nick Bustamante to the current crop of fighters that represent Dethrone MMA. The Camp has always produced great fighters and champions in all areas of MMA. Dethrone is owned by Jason Kraft who is a brown belt in BJJ and is the head wrestling coach.

Amateur stand out Enoch McCottrell speaks on his future in MMA with MLH

Outside The Valley Spotlight: 209 Beatdown XVIII Results

Devin Garcia, 209 Beatdown 209 XVIII - Cali Fights Magazine

Modesto, Ca - This edition of Outside the Valley Spotlight followed Marcial Marmolejo of Cali Fights up North on Highway 99 to Modesto California for 209 Beatdown XVIII. The event took place Saturday April 15th, 2023 from the Modesto Centre Plaza. Rayford Hudson and the JR Entertainment crew treated the fans to 10 amateur MMA bouts headlined by the 209 Beatdown Lightweight Championship.

559 Fights MMA and MyTV53 Team Up to Bring Live MMA Action to Central Valley Fans

Visalia, CA - April 17, 2023 - 559 Fights MMA, the premier Mixed Martial Arts promotion in the Central Valley, is proud to announce a new partnership with MyTV53 to broadcast its live events across the region. Starting May 13th, fight fans can tune in to watch some of the most exciting fights in the MMA world live on MyTV53.

"The Apache Kid" Cole Escovedo leads the 2nd class into the Tachi Palace Hall Of Fame at A1 Combat 10 April 28th

A1 Combat 10 is coming up quickly as the promotion returns to the Tachi Palace Casino & Resort Friday, April 28th, 2023. Tom Anderson and the team at A1 Combat have a solid night of MMA action planned for the valley fans, with the A1 Combat Lightweight title on the line in the main event. A1 Combat 10 will also see the Tachi Palace Hall of Fame induct its second class. The inaugural class included "The Tachi Kid" Poppies Martinez, Doug "Rhino" Marshall, and "The California KId' Urijah Faber. The second class to be inducted is lead by "The Apache Kid" Cole Escovedo and also includes Marcos Rosales and Manny "El Toro" Quezada.

ValleyFightNews:GYM LIST - Spotlight of the week - Trifecta MMA & BJJ

Home to UFC veteran Marion Reneau, Trifecta MMA & BJJ was established in 2018 and is located in Visalia, Ca.  Following a decorated MMA career Tulare's Marion Reneau-Perez and husband Armando Perez decided to open their own gym. Reanue is a black belt in BJJ who earned her way up the belt rankings under Cleber Luciano. She has over 15 years of combat sports experience

Tag Team Grappling Tournament to be featured at Valley Fight Series 12

Valley Fight Series is gearing up for VFS 12 which will take place at the Wake House in Reedley, Ca this summer. The promotion announced on their social media that they will be hosting their first ever Team Jiu Jitsu Tournament at VFS 12 that will include a $500 cash prize for the winning team, and the tournament is free to enter.

Central California Battle of the Badges back in Visalia Saturday April 15th

Central California Battle of the Badges is back Saturday April 15th, 2023 at the Visalia Convention Center in Visalia, Ca.  The United Combat Association (UCA) brings the valley fans a night of amateur championship boxing featuring current or past Police officers, Fire fighters, Military and all other types of servicemen and women.

559 Fights 96 Photo Gallery

Martin Montez vs Blake Decourcy

Martin Montez vs Blake Decourcy, 559 Fights 96 - Roy Walker

Decourcy wins lightweight title, Palacios impressive in the co main event: 559 Fights 96 Results

Decourcy vs Montez, 559 Fights 96 - Roy Walker

559 Fights set up shop one more time at the Visalia Convention Center Friday night April 7th 2023 for 559 Fights 96. The promotion moves to its summer series, where they will be sharing home plate with the Visalia Rawhide at the Valley Strong Ballpark beginning May 13th 2023. Before all that, the 559 Fights lightweight division would be on deck at 559 Fights 96. The night would decide a new champion for the division and even maybe the next challenger moving forward, as the road to 559 Fights 100 continues.

Darren "DC" Crisp and Tyler Saelee of Crisp Kickboxing & Muay Thai talk with Valley Fight News prior to Saelee's fight at 559 Fights 96

559 Fights 96 goes down April 7th 2023 at Visalia Convention Center, Tickets available now at www.eventbrite.com/e/559-fights-96-tickets-559127153367

New motivation has Visalia's Mark "The Lion" Hernandez ready for 559 Fights 96

It is Fight week in the Valley! 559 Fights is back at the Visalia Convention Center Friday April 7th. 2023 with 559 Fights 96. The road to 559 Fights 100 continues, as the team at 559 Fights has one more action packed card scheduled before they head outdoors for the Summer series. The lightweight division will be highlighted, with the promotions vacant title up for grabs in the main event. Not only will we see a new Lightweight Champion crowned at 559 Fights 96, but the picture will be more clear on what we can look forward to next in the lightweight division.