Presenting “RUMBLE ON THE RIVER” August 1 at WinnaVegas Casino for a Live Televised Broadcast

Jun 23, 2015

(PRESS RELEASE) -- RANCHO CUCAMONGA, California — On Saturday, August 1, 2015, King of the Cage returns to WinnaVegas Casino Resort in Sloan, Iowa for a Live Televised Broadcast of MMA action…"RUMBLE ON THE RIVER." The show will include 13 fights, with the main card to air live on MAVTV.

The main event will be for the 185 lb. Middleweight World Title, when current champion Daniel Hernandez (17-10), from El Monte, California (The Vault MMA & Fitness) puts his belt on the line against local favorite Matt Gabel (9-3-1) from Le Mars, Iowa (Gable MMA). This is a long awaited matchup for these two heralded fighters.

In the co-main event, for the vacant 125 lb. Jr. Flyweight World Title will feature Nate Williams from Des Moines, Iowa (Disorderly Conduct) against John DeVall from Sioux City, Iowa (DeVall MMA). Williams is one of the top ranked Junior Flyweights.

Other featured fights on card will include:

Brandon Hunt vs. Sidiah Parker

Jorge Serrano vs. Ryan MacDonald

Danny Black vs. Charon Spain

Rob Mitchell vs. TBA

Coty DeVall vs. Mike Smith

Chris Galinsky vs. JJ Klutts

Also for the vacant KOTC Amateur Middleweight Title:

JayDee Carney vs. Duane Johnson

Other fighters scheduled to appear on the card include Solveigh Skarhus, Keith Phathaem, Chris Neymeyer, Josh Porcher, Mercedes Timmerman, and Jesse Free and more.

This event will be broadcast LIVE to a nationally televised audience on MAVTV, owned by Lucas Oil. MAVTV is a 24/7 high-definition television network that specializes in sports and action programming. It is available on the Dish Network (Channel 248), DirecTV (Channel 214) and numerous cable providers. For channel listings, check with your local provider or visit www.mavtv.com.

Doors open at 6:00 pm. and fights start at 7:00 pm. Reserve seating and Ringside tickets are on sale now. For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit www.winnavegas.com or call (712) 428-9466. Event card subject to change.

About King of the Cage

After performing over 500 events since its inception in 1998, King of the Cage has proven to be a leader in the evolution of Mixed Martial Arts. No other production has promoted more fights than King of the Cage. KOTC has and continues to promote hundreds of shows globally, including the United States and far-reaching countries such as: England, Singapore, South Africa, Canada, Japan, Australia, and the Philippines.

King of the Cage is available weekly to over 50 million homes in the United States on cable and satellite television on MAVTV, owned by Lucas Oil and also airs in more than 60 countries worldwide which include Canada, Mexico, Philippines, Mongolia, Thailand, South Africa, and most of Europe.

King of the Cage has been a career staple for countless stars including Forrest Griffin, Quinton Rampage Jackson, Rashad Evans, Ronda Rousey, Krazy Horse, Keith Jardine, Mac Danzig, Urijah Faber, Joe Stevenson, and Diego Sanchez.

King of the Cage just recently reached a broadcast deal with the UFC where KOTC fights and events will now be seen on UFC FIGHT PASS, giving fans access to one of the most valuable MMA libraries, starting in 2015.

Visit at www.kingofthecage.com.