Combat Americas: Camino a Copa Combate
Round 1 qualifier for the $100,000 Copa Combate in December
Friday, September 28
The Walter Pyramid
Long Beach, California
Doors open at 6 p.m. PT on September 28; prelims begin at 7 p.m.
Live broadcast on Univision Deportes (12 a.m. ET / 9 pm PT)
In the featherweight division, Erick “The Ghostpepper” Gonzalez (8-2) and Andres “The Bullet” Quintana (14-2) will fight to represent US in the ‘COPA COMBATE’. In the co-main event of the evening, a five round bout, Pablo “El Gallo Negro” Sabori (8-4) will face Alejandro “El Gallito” Flores (12-1). The winner of this contest will represent Mexico in the ‘COPA COMBATE’.
Keith Carson (6-5) marked 4.6 pounds up, therefore he will destine part of his salary to his opponent Oscar “Jacare” Suarez (4-1). Same thing with David Duran (6-5), who failed giving the weight by 0.7 pounds, will give a percentage of his fees to Heinrich Wassmer (6-4).
Marcus Sims (1-1), who had replaced Mario Navarro (broken meniscus) was not approved by the California Athletic Commission (CSAC) to fight with Jesse Strader (3-0) for medical reasons.
Also on the main card, there will be a women’s strawweight duel (115 pounds), which will have the undefeated knockout star, Melissa “Super Mely” Martinez (4-0) and Francis “Hit Girl” Hernandez (3-2).
In a spectacular bout, Daniel “D-Rod” Rodriguez (6-1) and Ozzie “Outlaw” Alvarez (8-4), will fight for the first official Super-Lightweight bout (165 lbs) in Combate Americas.
Camino a Copa Combate 1 Round Qualifiers:
USA 145 Qualifier: Andres ‘The Bulle’ Quintana beat Erick ‘The Ghost Pepper’ Gonzalez via Sub (RNC) in Round 1
Mexico 145 Qualifier: Alejandro Flores beat Pablo Sabori via Unanimous Decision (1)
Camino a Copa Combate Undercard:
Melly Martinez beat Francis Hernandez via TKO (Teep to the liver ) in Round 1
Gaston Reyno beat Carlos Ochoa via Submission (RNC) in Round 1
Daniel Rodriguez (beat Ozzie Alvarez via TKO in Round 3
Dominic Clark beat Danny Ramirez via Unanimous Decision (3)
David Duran beat Heinrich Wassmer via TKO in Round 3
Hunter Carlyle beat Brian Del Rosario via Submission (RNC) in Round 2
Keith Carson beat Oscar Suarez via Unanimous Decision (3)
Keith Carson broke out of a 3 fight losing streak (vs. a murderer’s row of regional opponents) by outworking Oscar Suarez over 3 rounds. Michael Reyes defeated Hugo Aranda via Submission (RNC) in Round 1
