Absolute Cage Fights XVI at Knoxville Harley-Davidson

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On Friday, September 14th, ACF XVI will put on a show at the Knoxville Harley-Davidson (located at 5800 Clinton Hwy., Knoxville, TN).

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According to the promoter, tickets will go on Sale at the door day of event. For grappling fans, they'll start out with a grappling match at 6:30, followed by the national anthem and prayer. Then the MMA fights will start at 7:00pm.

Absolute Cage Fights (ACF) has been offering quality fights in Knoxville for a long time; they were there before MMA was sanctioned! After a short break and some restructuring, they're back in full force! ACF has scheduled 20 fights, so if you're an MMA fan in Knoxville - don't miss this event; you'll get your money's worth!

And even though it's rainy season, ACF Promoter, Doug Powell, had this to say: "As long as the weather stays dry, we will be able to use the grass bank that's outside the pavilion up behind the cage. It actually provides a great view of the action. Since our chairs aren't made for grass, We are allowing folding chairs this time. So bring your lawn chair and enjoy the fights from the "BALCONY!""

ACF XV "THE BLEEDING DEMON" SAM MCGHEE Vs ISAAC FINE

Now you know there are no excuses not to be there, especially since the card is full of local fighters who are all set to showcase their skills and give you a show!

So who are your favorites? According to Tim Loy, matchmaker for ACF, "There are interesting kickboxing bouts! I am excited to see Seth Derrick vs Rowan Sharp and also to see how the ACF 135 champ Thomas Joshua Carter does in a stand up war! Plus Isaac Finevs Stephen King is a battle of the skyscrapers!"

Main Event, for the Vacant ACF Middleweight Title
Hunter Boykin (1-0, Team KAOS/Knoxville, Tenn.) vs. John Haaff (1-1, Team KIA Isshinryu/Lexington, N.C.)

Co-Main Event, for the Vacant ACF Welterweight Title
Jason King (2-2, Tuco O Tapa/Johnson City, Tenn.) vs. Alfonzo Bautista (3-3, Independent/Gainesville, Ga.)

Fight Card

  • Bantamweight: Billy White (1-2, Elite Martial Arts/Lafollette, Tenn.) vs. Kiara West (4-9, Independent/Gainesville, Ga.)
  • 165 lbs. Catchweight: James Carroll (0-3, Knox Independent/Knoxville, Tenn.) vs. Stevie Hutton (0-0, Tuco O Tapa/Johnson City, Tenn.)
  • 210 lbs. Catchweight: Chris Lussenden (4-15, Knox Independent/Knoxville, Tenn.) vs. Sam McGhee (1-4, Bleeding Demons/Lafollette, Tenn.)
  • Bantamweight: Brandon Quindry (0-0, Team TKO/Knoxville, Tenn.) vs. Austin Ayers (0-1, Beatdown MMA/Lafollette, Tenn.)
  • 220 lbs. Catchweight: Phillip Lawson (0-4, Knox Independent/Knoxville, Tenn.) vs. Brock Walker (1-2, Independent/Greeneville, Tenn.)
  • Flyweight: Brandon Grimmett (3-4, Team KIA/Lexington, N.C.) vs. Brandon Ayers (1-2, Beatdown MMA/Lafollette, Tenn.)
  • 175 lbs. Catchweight: Brandon Metcalf (1-2, Knox Independent/Knoxville, Tenn.) vs. James Adcock (4-4, KMAA/Knoxville, Tenn.)
  • 210 lbs. Catchweight: Coty Morris (0-1, Bleeding Demons/Lafollette, Tenn.) vs. Jon Phillips (1-2, Independent/Lafollette, Tenn.)
  • Middleweight: Josh Pittman (0-0 Independent/Lafollette, Tenn.) vs. Timmy Jones (0-2, Independent/Lafollette, Tenn.)

PRELIMINARY FIGHTS

  • 135 lbs. Kickboxing: Josh Carter (0-0, Fit Factory/Sevierville, Tenn.) vs. Robert Kitts (0-0, JAB MMA/Lafollete, Tenn.)
  • 160 lbs. Kickboxing: Justin Frey (0-0, Team TKO/Knoxville, Tenn.) vs. Justin Strange (0-0, Knox Independent/Knoxville, Tenn.)
  • 220 lbs. Catchweight: Stephen King (0-0, Team KIA/Lexington, N.C.) vs. Isaac Fine (1-1, Fit Factory/Sevierville, Tenn.)
  • 155 lbs. Kickboxing: Rowan Sharp (1-0, Caged 4 Christ/Clinton, Tenn.) vs. Seth Derrick (0-0, KAOS/Knoxville, Tenn.)
  • 170 lbs. Kickboxing: Devin Mullins (0-1, Team TKO/Knoxville, Tenn.) vs. Ryan Mitchell (0-0, Knox Independent/Knoxville, Tenn.)
  • 170 lbs. Kickboxing: Chris Neely (1-0, Caged 4 Christ/Clinton, Tenn.) vs. Mike Hensley (0-1, KAOS/Knoxville, Tenn.)
  • 155 lbs. Kickboxing: Charles Morgan (0-0, Caged 4 Christ/Clinton, Tenn.) vs. Sam Norton (1-1, Fit Factory/Sevierville, Tenn.)
  • 130 lbs. Kickboxing: Harley Bailey (0-0, Caged 4 Christ/Clinton, Tenn.) vs. Kenny Whellus (0-0, Beatdown MMA/Lafollette, Tenn.)

Grappling: Tony Rick (Fit Factory/Sevierville, Tenn.) vs. Ben Gibson (Wolf Clan/Knoxville, Tenn.)

NOTE: The Weigh-Ins will be held tonight, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 13th, at 7pm. It will be held at the Cold Storage Entertainment Venue: 5640 Clinton Highway; Knoxville, TN 37912.

More info: For additional information, go here.

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Katrina Belcher provides services to MMA fighters and event promoters through tennessee-mma.com; is the editor of theultimatefemalefighter.com; runs an online MMA Referee Training Workshop (elitemmareferees.com); and is a Certified TN Referee and ISKA Referee/Judge. She also holds a blue belt in...

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