Several of the fastest-rising stars in mixed martial arts continue their budding careers when Strikeforce Challengers returns Friday, June 24 to the ShoWare Center in Kent.
In the main event, lightweight Caros “The Future” Fodor (8-2), of Kirkland, defends his home turf when he meets the hard-hitting James Terry (10-2), according to a Strikeforce media release. Strikeforce fighters also performed at the ShoWare in June 2009.
The night’s co-feature is equally explosive, as Woodinville’s Ryan Couture (2-0), the son of Ultimate Fighting Championship Hall of Famer Randy Couture, looks for his third straight victory when he battles undefeated Matt Ricehouse (4-0).
Strikeforce Challengers also features Lorenz “The Monsoon” Larkin (10-0) taking on Gian Villante (7-2) at light heavyweight, a middleweight bout between Antwain Britt (11-5) and UFC veteran Danillo Villefort, as well as a women’s 145-pound contest between Julia Budd (1-1) and Germaine de Randamie (2-1).
Strikeforce Challengers will air live on Showtime on the East Coast but be delayed to 11 p.m. on the West Coast.
“Washington has become a hotbed for mixed martial arts and we’re excited to head back to Kent with this exciting card featuring local stars Caros Fodor and Ryan Couture,” said Strikefore Chief Executive Officer Scott Coker. “Our Challengers events have delivered some outstanding fights and we expect nothing less on June 24.”
Tickets for the event are $100, $75, $50 and $25, not including applicable service charges. Tickets are available at ShoWare Center’s Box Office in downtown Kent, online at www.ShoWareCenter.com or by phone at 253-856-6999.
For more information, go to www.strikeforce.com.
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