Bragging Rights V kicks off on Saturday February 23rd at the W.A. Italian Club in Perth, Western Australia. What is being described as “Serious unfinished business that can put these guys back in the UFC.” Ultimate Fighter finalist (Season 7) Jesse “JT Money” Taylor (24-9) returns to defend the K-Oz Middleweight Title belt against Ultimate Fighter finalist (Season 3) Kendall “Da Spyder” Grove (17-11). Taylor won his entry, preliminary, quarterfinal and semi-final matches in the Ultimate Fighter Season 7. And then became infamous for being the only fighter to ever be removed from the finals due to events that occurred after filming was completed.
Grove, also a graduate of The Ultimate Fighter series, competed on TUF series 3. Grove won a preliminary victory against Ross Pointon by rear naked choke and in the semi-finals defeated Kalib Starnes by submission after a rib injury sustained by Starnes during the fight caused him to verbally submit. He defeated Ed Herman in the finals by unanimous decision in the series finale, winning a six-figure contract.
Although Taylor holds notable victories over Tom Watson, Chris Camozzi, Murilo Bustamante, and Denis Kang. On his matchup against Grove, Taylor confirms that “he has wanted this fight for a long time”. Taylor has fought for other top promotions such as: Ultimate Fighting Championship, Strikeforce, DREAM, Maximum Fighting Championship, Impact FC and Cage Warriors Fighting Championship and returns to Perth, Western Australia to defend the K-Oz Middleweight Title belt. K-Oz Entertainment Promoter, Grady Stewart describes Taylor as “a strong motivated beast with a craving to get his shot in the UFC and Kendall is in his way”.
Stewart describes Grove as “a tall jiu-jitsu genius” and highlights the importance of this match-up by adding that “Groves’ partner is expecting twins at the time of the fight and may miss the birth, but this fight is that important to him!” Stewart adds that Grove is heading into this matchup with hopes of sending Jesse home without the K-Oz Middleweight Title belt. Of the upcoming bout, Grove has said that he is “excited about coming to Perth and putting on a great show for fans.”
Other professional bouts include Dave Johnson vs. Dave Vergers, and Steve Kennedy vs. Dean Roberts. Amateur bouts include: Scott Noras vs. Steve Kopeke, Nate Johnson vs. Joel Hogan, Lennon Daw vs. Jack Johns, Sam Blyth vs. Luke Armstrong, John Darch vs. Mitch O’Dowd, and Dai Jenkins vs. Luke Hammond.
Tickets available online at www.k-ozentertainment.com.au and live streaming of the event is also available for only $9.95
(LIVE STREAMING not available in Perth and Greater Perth)
Doors open at 5 pm Saturday 23:02:13 at the W.A. Italian Club, 217 Fitzgerald Street, West Perth, Western Australia.
United States Fans: Streaming Live Saturday 1:00AM PST / 4:00AM EST
About K-Oz Entertainment
K-Oz Entertainment is a fight promotion company with a passion to entertain fans in the multi-dimensional world of competitive fighting. With access to elite, high profile athletes, we capture the essence of rivalry in its rawest form. With over 20 years of global and multi industry experience, K-Oz Entertainment and the Bragging Rights MMA fight series give fans what they desire - a show which encapsulates the entire competitive fighting arena in a show stopping event!
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About K-Oz Entertainment
K-Oz Entertainment is a fight promotion company with a passion to entertain fans in the multi-dimensional world of competitive fighting. With access to elite, high profile athletes, we capture the essence of rivalry in its rawest form. With over 20 years of global and multi industry experience, K-Oz Entertainment and the Bragging Rights MMA fight series give fans what they desire - a show which encapsulates the entire competitive fighting arena in a show stopping event!
Press release
www.convictedartist.com
