“Battle at the Fox” hits Redwood City tomorrow
San Francisco, California (USA): Rising NorCal fight promotion Elite Combat Sports (ECS) hits the historic Fox Theatre once again as ECS brings “Battle at the Fox” to downtown Redwood City, California tomorrow, Cinco de Mayo. Two title fights will be featured as undefeated Steve Lara and Radames Garcia will vie for the 135-pound title, and Nikko Jackson will defend his newly-won 170-pound strap against top contender Marco Del Real.
Providing commentary for this exciting event will be top-ranked female fighter Elaina Maxwell. A three-time Strikeforce veteran who has faced well-known female fighters such as Gina Carano, Miesha Tate, Alexis Davis, and Shayna Baszler, Maxwell is known for her exciting bouts. She trains at GracieFighter affiliate Combat Sports Academy with Kirian Fitzgibbons in Dublin, California, so she is well-aware of the Bay Area fight scene, and the importance of amateur fights.
“It’s important to have a platform, period. In women’s MMA, in amateur fighting…they need a platform. It makes the competitors better hybrid fighters in the future.”
As far as her commentating goes, she says, “I’ve done commentating on a few shows before, and being a fighter myself, I understand the importance of putting out accurate information over the air. That’s a sensitive area for me as a fighter myself. And I will make sure that happens at the ECS show.”
“For some awesome young Bay Area MMA action, come on our or tune in to Elite Combat Sports’ ‘Battle on the Fox’ on Cinco de Mayo!”
The Cinco de Mayo show will stream on a later date at EliteCombatSports.com.
“Battle at the Fox” takes place this Saturday, May 5th at the Fox Theatre in Redwood City, California. Doors open at 5 PM, with the first fight hitting the cage at 6 PM. Tickets are available online at https://elitecombatsports.
At “Battle at the Fox,” Radames Garcia will lock horns with Steve Lara with the 135-pound title on the line. This scrap is sure to be a crowd-pleasing affair heavy on action. Both fighters have strong fan followings, and will have a lot riding on the line when they stand toe-to-toe with one another. Cinco de Mayo will play host to this pivotal battle, and the crowd is sure to be on fire for this one.
Also at this event, Nikko Jackson, one of the sons of UFC/Strikeforce veteran Eugene “The Wolf” Jackson, returns to Bay Area fight action after an exciting win at the last ECS event. He defends his belt against a very tough opponent in Marco Del Real. Jackson’s father Eugene is a certifiable legend in the Bay Area, having competed multiple times for the UFC and Strikeforce. Nikko is following in his father’s footsteps and will look to further the family legacy at “Battle at the Fox.”
Here is the full fight card as it stands:
135 lbs. (title bout): Steve Lara (4-0) vs. Radames Garcia (6-1)
170 lbs. (title bout): Marco Del Real (3-2) vs. Nikko Jackson (8-4)
210 lbs.: Myles Shaw (3-1) vs. Lamar Gosey (3-2)
145 lbs.: Jino Martinez (0-1) vs. Kevin Yamashita (0-1)
170 lbs.: Raymond Zuniga (2-0) vs. Lucas Brito (1-0)
170 lbs.: Keith Cutrone (5-1) vs. Juan Quesada (4-0)
145 lbs.: Charlie Seang (3-0) vs. Mike Willis (4-1)
125 lbs.: Dustin Moore (3-3) vs. Mefi Monterroso (1-2)
155 lbs.: Edgar Nolasco (2-0) vs. JJ Okanovich (2-1)
145 lbs.: Mike de Jesus (0-1) vs. Randy Panado (0-0-1)
170 lbs.: Abraham Vaesau (1-2) vs. Josh Passmore (1-3)
185 lbs.: Steven Miranda (0-2) @ Justin Davis (1-2)
