PR Newswire | May 18, 2021 06:01AM EDT

Showcase In Iowa

05/18 05:00 CDT

Xtreme Fighting Championships Ready To Deliver Action-Packed, Two-Event MMA Showcase In Iowa DESTIN, Fla., May 18, 2021

DESTIN, Fla., May 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Xtreme Fighting Championships (OTC: DKMR) is ready to deliver an action-packed fight week showcase in Des Moines, IA, featuring XFC 44 and YoungGuns 2 on May 28 at beautiful Wells Fargo Arena, LIVE on FOX Sports.

XFC 44 features Andre "The Asian Sensation" Soukhamthath's return to the Main Event as he welcomes top Mexican contender Jose "El Teco" Quinonez to the famed Hexagon, LIVE on FOX Sports and XFCTV.com. XFC 44 is stacked with the action-packed Semifinal Rounds of the XFC Lightweight and Welterweight Tournaments, and much more.

YoungGuns 2 introduces the next generation of MMA superstars to the XFC's global platform, LIVE on FOX Sports and XFCTV.com. The event will feature several returning combatants from YoungGuns 1, a number of young athletes who have earned XFC contracts through our International Tryout Events, and a handful of new fighters hungry to showcase their skills on the international stage.

XFC 44May 28 | Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, IA

Andre Soukhamthath (14-8) vs. Jose Quinonez (8-5) Bantamweight Main EventKurt Holobaugh (18-7) vs. Jose Verdugo (19-9)XFC Lightweight Tournament SemifinalTom O'Connor (9-1) vs. Damonte Robinson (6-1-1)XFC Lightweight Tournament SemifinalLaRue Burley (10-4) vs. Carson Hardman (9-2)XFC Welterweight Tournament SemifinalRyan Dickson (11-5) vs. Bobby Nash (10-4)XFC Welterweight Tournament SemifinalMarino Eatman (5-3) vs. Brett Martin (9-1)Heavyweight Feature BoutAustin Bashi (3-0) vs. Emanuel Pugh (pro debut)Bantamweight Feature Bout

YoungGuns 2May 28 | Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, IA

Davi Young vs. Jake KozoroskyYoungGuns Lightweight BoutJames Bennett vs. Boston SalmonYoungGuns Featherweight BoutLuis Navarro vs. Tyson MillerYoungGuns Welterweight BoutCody Linne vs. Orlando OrtegaYoungGuns Flyweight BoutYgor Gorbachev vs. Juan RomanYoungGuns Lightweight BoutAtty Belanger vs. Autumn NewcombYoungGuns Flyweight Bout

XFC President Myron Molotky: "We're very excited to deliver two world-class, professional MMA events in one night on May 28. XFC 44 features many of the XFC's biggest stars, and YoungGuns 2 will showcase the future of combat sports athletes."

XFC CEO Steve Smith: "We're counting down the minutes until fight week in Iowa. The story of MMA can't be told without this great state, and we've got two world-class events on deck for May 28 at the spectacular Wells Fargo Arena. This will be an unforgettable night for those who join us in Des Moines, and for everyone watching around the world."

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