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Gladiator Challenge is coming to Soboba Casino June 30th for one night only to bring you "Summer Heat". This outstanding fight card will be headlined by two GC favorites, come watch as Leonard Smith takes on the heavy handed Ryan Walls in a winner takes all number one contenders bout. Leonard Smith is no stranger to GC and and is hungry for the title. Standing in Smiths way is the hard hitting up and comer Ryan Walls. Walls last fight ended in his favor as he scored a brutal Knockout leaving a lasting impression on GC fight fans. In the Co-Main Event you will see top ranked flyweight Darrell "The Mongoose" Montague take on the talented Sean Barrnet. Montague is one of the top 5 flyweights i…» Read More -
Gladiator Challenge May 25th 2013 "SHOWDOWN" at The Twilight Park (PANKRATION BOUTS) - Bout #1 Cody Gibson VS. Alex Perez Cody Gibson def. Alex Perez via 3 rnd dec. -Bout #2 Armani Daines VS. Mohammed Okdeh Armani Daines def. Mohammed Okdeh via Submission 2:30 in rnd 2 -Bout #3 Kiko Lopez VS. Cameron Ramirez Kiko Lopez def. Cameron Ramirez via 3 rnd Dec (PRO BOUTS) - Bout #1 Jeremiah Labiano VS. Justin Santistevan Jeremiah Labiano def. Justin Santistevan via KO 2:10 in rnd 1 - Bout #2 Anthony Ruiz VS. Raphael Del Real Anthony Ruiz def. Raphael Del Real via RNC 1:35 in rnd 1 - Bout #3 John Wadkins VS. Cody Orrison Cody Orrison def. John Wadkins via RNC 2:03 in rnd 1 -…» Read More -
THE SEARCH IS ON.......Do you have what it takes to be a GC Ring Girl?? The Twilight Park in Woodlake, CA will be hosting a Gladiator Challenge Ring Girl Competition! Do you want to win some CASH?? *RING GIRL COMPETITION will be Saturday, May 25th. *Must wear RED, WHITE or BLUE Two-Piece Bikini & Heels (4”-7”) *Must be 21 years or older to enter. Contestants must arrive at 4pm for Sign-Up. *Hair and Makeup at the Twilight Park Guest House. Hors d'oeuvres & Refreshments will be served. *Grand Prize $500 , 2nd Place $200 and 3rd Place $100!!!! *Must be 21 years of age. *Contestants must arrive by 4:00pm for registration *For additional information, you can c…» Read More -
Gladiator Challenge American Dream May 18th Thunder Valley Casino -Bout #1 Christian Carter vs Billy Brand (Amateur) 3-2min rnds Billy Brand def. Christian Carter 3rnd Split Dec -Bout #2 Cory Layton vs Burton Miranda (Bouts 2-13 are 3-3min rnds) Cory Layton def. Burton Miranda via Darce Choke :31 in rnd 1 -Bout #3 Rob Wenig vs Fidel Barrita This bout was declared a Draw -Bout #4 Santino Valdez vs Chad Mertens Chad Mertens def. Santino Valdez via TKO 1:01 in rnd 1 -Bout #5 Rocky Del Monte vs Steven Gruber Steven Gruber def. Rocky Del Monte via Armbar :31 in rnd 1 -Bout #6 Nick Sperling vs Aaron King Nick Sperling def. Aaron King via TKO 1:33 in rnd 1 -Bout #7 Johnny Ma…» Read More -
Gladiator Challenge Comes to The Twilight Park
Woodlake, CA (May 25th, 2013) On Saturday, May 25th, 2013 Gladiator Challenge in conjunction with The Twilight Park is proud to present “SHOWDOWN”. GC will be bringing a powerhouse lineup of MMA action to The Twilight Park come May 25th. Twilight Park is the San Joaquin Valley's premiere outdoor venue. Nestled within Woodlake's historic olive groves, Twilight Park will be host to Gladiator Challenge. Twilight Park sits on more than 30 acres of scenic land in beautiful Woodlake, California. With 11 acres of venue space and over 21 acres of parking, Twilight Park can accommodate thousands of patrons at full capacity. The main event will feature a Super Fight between Jamie Yager (6-4) and Kenny En…» Read More -
Gladiator Challenge, in association with Thunder Valley Casino Resort is proud to present “American Dream.” Thunder Valley Casino Resort is located in Lincoln California and will host this event on May 18th, 2013. American Dream will showcase some the best fights and MMA talent the sport has to offer. Thunder Valley Casino Resort is one the the top Casino’s in the State and quickly becoming the premiere hotspot for MMA in Northern CA. Newly signed Flyweight and Olympic Gold Medalist Henry Cejudo will be headlining this stellar night of mixed martial arts action. Cejudo, in a non-title match will be facing Miguelto Marti at 125lbs. Cejudo, is on a three fight winning streak with all his fights…» Read More -
Bout#1 Jordan Winski vs Deaundre Gibbs - Jordan Winski def. Deaundre Gibbs via TKO 2:00 in rnd 1 Bout#2 Brandon Bishop vs Steve Mulligan - Steve Mulligan def. Brandon Bishop via TKO 1:15 in rnd 1 Bout#3 Coby Hollier vs Jimmy Marquez - Coby Hollier def. Jimmy Marquez via Triangle Choke 2:59 in rnd 2 Bout#4 Jarred Herrera vs Donavan James - Donavan James def. Jarred Herrera via fighter couldn’t answer the bell rnd1 Bout#5 John Downer vs Harrison Stondak - Harrison Stondak def. John Downer KO :24 in rnd 1 Bout#6 Ryan McCormick vs Justin Carr - Ryan McCormick def. Justin Carr via TKO :15 in rnd 1 Bout#7 Adam Morgan vs Peter Baltimore - Peter Baltimore def. Adam Morgan via Guilloti…» Read More -
Gladiator Challenge 2013: Stokes vs Buentello Saturday, May 4th Santa Ysabel Casino – Santa Ysabel, California Tickets On Sale April 1st Santa Ysabel, California– Gladiator Challenge, the world's premier grass root organization for mixed martial arts, announced today its return to the Santa Ysabel Casino in, Santa Ysabel California, on Saturday, May 4 2013. Gladiator Challenges first fight at Santa Ysbel Casino had a fantastic card featuring GC and UFC veterans such Karo “The Heat” Parysian. Surging GC Heavyweight star Tommy “Hands of Stone” Stoked (4-0) will headline this event in his backyard of Southern CA. He will be taking on red-hot former GC and UFC contender and Knockout artist Pau…» Read More -
This past weekend’s event at Soboba Casino was one to remember as Olympic Gold Medalist Henry Cejudo made his long awaited Gladiator Challenge debut. Fans were on their feet all night long especially during the main event in which Cejudo and Barnett exchanged blows for 4:00 straight minutes. Henry Cejudo vs Sean Barnett was all it promised to be and then some. Barnett came out swing setting up combos using his long reach over Cejudo, but Cejudo managed to find his way inside and set some combo’s of his own as well as a huge takedown. From there Cejudo went to work with devastating ground and pound where Cejudo managed to get the TKO 4:55 into rnd 1. This card had it all from Knockouts, to Submis…» Read More -
Cejudo featured on the Tonight Show
Olympic gold medalists Rulon Gardner and Henry Cejudo will be appearing on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Monday night, March 18. Check your local listings for time. Rulon and Henry will talk about USA Wrestling's campaign to keep wrestling in the Olympics. Both have been previous guests on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, after winning their historic Olympic gold medals. Rulon Gardner was an Olympic gold medalist in Greco-Roman wrestling at the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney, Australia, defeating previously unbeaten superstar and three-time Olympic champion Alexander Karelin of Russia in the finals. Gardner came back at the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens, Greece to win an Olympic bronze medal. He…» Read More -
Gladiator Challenge is excited to announce that Henry Cejudo will face off against Ohio veteran Sean Henry Barnett in his long-awaited GC mixed martial arts debut. Sunday March 24th, 2013 at Soboba Casino in San Jacinto CA. Henry will fight the 6-foot Barnett (4-3-1) who is a Native of Ohio. Barnett’s 4 professional wins come by vicious Armbar’s, both of which came in the 1st round. This will be a high energy fight as the shorter Cejudo will have to close the distance and get past the much taller Barnett’s reach. Barnett says “I teach wrestling for a living and I understand wrestling enough to shut him down and use my skills to knock him out or catch a submission”. Barnett teaches kids wrestli…» Read More -
Saturday March 9th 2013 Gladiator Challenge comes to the Elko NV, to present you “Beatings Begin”. For one night only GC will be at The Elko Indian Colony Gymnasium. This is an action packed card that is sure to have you on your feet all night long. Don’t miss your chance for a meet and greet with GC and UFC veteran Joe “Daddy” Stevenson… Stevenson will be in house signing autographs for all you loyal GC fans. Also Jack Montgomery takes on the always game Stephan Tobias for the interm GC 170lb belt. This is sure to be one of the most explosive fights of the night. Doors open at 5:00pm with the first fight starting at 7:00pm, this is an “All Ages” event so bring out the family and enjoy a great n…» Read More -
Olympic Gold Medalist Henry Cejudo
Woodlake, CA. – February 18, 2013 – Gladiator Challenge confirmed today that 2008 Olympic gold medalist Henry Cejudo has signed a multi-fight deal with long time running, California based mixed martial arts promoter Tedd Williams. Cejudo will make his debut with Gladiator Challenge on March 24, 2013 at The Soboba Casino Outdoor Arena in San Jacinto, CA. Cejudo has been evaluating promoters for several months, and was looking for a consistent and stable platform to gain fight experience, a promoter with a track record of helping to build world class athletes, and a plan to enhance and expand their brand. Cejudo was convinced that Gladiator Challenge was such a company, particularly with their newl…» Read More -
GC Vet McDonald Fighting For UFC Title
22 year old Michael McDonald (15-1) (4-0 since moving to the UFC) is becoming one of the biggest names in MMA today. With his last two fights ending in brutal Knock Outs over Alex Soto and Miguel Torres, he put himself on the fast track for the UFC Title. He is set to face Renan Pegado (29-1) at UFC On Fuel TV 7 to try and become the youngest UFC Champion in the history of the UFC. This is sure to be his toughest fight yet. Before you saw him in the UFC McDonald’s first 6 professional fights were with Gladiator Challenge. He went undefeated and finished every fighter he faced in his time with GC. All while capturing the GC Title in the process. He has an impressive 9 knock outs in a weight d…» Read More -
Gladiator Challenge “Super Fight Night” was held on Friday February 1st, 2013 at Thunder Valley Casino Resort and as always a great show was delivered. With a total of 11 fights there was more than enough action for our fans and a title fight that would have any fan on their feet! This show had it all knockouts, submissions, and all-out wars. It was a packed house and fight fans were on their feet’s all night long. Fight of the night went to Mike Gonzalez and Steve Morgan as they battled it out for 3 rounds of nonstop action. It went back and forth with Gonzalez ultimately grabbing the narrow split decision to capture the Native American Belt. Knockout of the night goes to Hunter “The Future…» Read More
Fernando Gonzalez defends his GC belt against the very tough Kenny Ento
THE TWILIGHT PARK
Twilight Park host Ring Girl Competiton
Thunder Valley Sold Out Crowd
Gladiator Challenge presents "SHOWDOWN"
Thunder Valley Casino Resort
Gladiator Challenge at Santa Ysabel Casino
