Called Out Mixed Martial Arts Returns to Ontario, California

Ontario, Calif., August 1, 2009—Called Out MMA brings another action packed night of mixed martial arts action to the Citizens Business Bank Arena on Saturday, August 15th with Called Out Fights. Called Out, MMA’s latest event, brings 11 exiting mixed martial bouts to Southern California’s newest sports and entertainment venue. Highlighting the card is a main event bout between veterans, former King of the Cage Champion Thomas “Wildman” Denny (26-18) and Joe Cronin (13-10).

Denny, fighting out of Victorville’s Universal Training, enters the bout eager to rebound from a second round KO loss to Pat Militich. The August 15th bout is Denny’s first foray into the cage since December 2008, so we can be sure to expect a ton of energy from the Wildman.

Cronin brings a wealth of experience and confidence to Called Out MMA’s latest event. A native of Maryland now fighting out of Mesa Arizona, Cronin enters the August 15th bout having won six of his last eight fights. The majority of the transplants bouts have been with Arizona based Rage in the Cage; however, the upcoming bout will be Cronin’s second under the Called Out MMA banner.

The Called Out Fights card also place a slew of young mixed martial arts talent on display. Brawler Francisco Rivera (3-0) battles the young Aaron Arana (1-0). Ben “Blitzkrieg” Jones (3-2) faces Brent Cooper (4-1). Ray Lizama (7-5) squares off against the undefeated Jay Silva (4-0), who looks to extend his streak of consecutive knockout victories. Undefeated Will Richey (4-0) enters the cage opposite Virgil Zwicker (5-1). Andy Dermenjyan (2-0) squares off against Dustin Rhodes (3-3).

The night’s action also includes the mixed martial arts debut of actress and five time kickboxing champion Kathy Long. Long brings an 18-1 kickboxing record to the cage when she faces Avery Vilche (1-1-1).

Former WWE Tough Enough Champion Daniel Puder (7-0) looks to maintain his perfect record against Mychal Clark (6-8). Emanuel “The Hardcore Kid” Newton (11-4-1) locks horns with Raphael Davis (6-1). UFC veteran Roman “The Emperor” Mitichyan (5-3) faces IFL veteran Mike Dolce (6-6).

And Undefeated Wander Braga (10-0) brings his two decades of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu experience back to the cage for the first time since 2004 opposite UFC veteran and former WEC champion Gabe “Godzilla” Ruediger (14-5).