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Aggression MMA presents Uprising on 7 p.m. Friday at the Northland’s Expo Grounds in Edmonton.
On the card:
Tim Hague vs. Travis Wiuff
Former UFC heavyweight and kindergarten teacher Tim Hague enters the ring following his victory by KO at Aggression’s last event.
Edmonton’s prodigal son has his work cut out for him versus Wiuff who has over 80 professional fights with organizations around the world. Both are UFC vets, both have something to prove with Hague planning on stopping the “diesel” in his tracks. This is guaranteed to be a battle!
Mukai Maromo vs. Kurt Southern
From the mean streets of Zimbabwe to the MMA ring, world champion kickboxer Mukai Maromo continues his domination of the MMA world by challenging nationally ranked Kurt Southern. Maromo’s last fight with Aggression MMA was an epic battle as he fought UFC legend Matt Hughe’s fighter DJ Fuentes. MMA pundits called the fight one of the best battles Edmonton fight fans had ever witnessed.
Jason Gorny vs. Simon Marini
The pride of Peterborough vs the son of Hamilton. Gorny has been training in the Frank lee Muay Thai camp and is coming off a loss… so is Marini…both fighters are looking for retribution. expect this to be a stand-up all out war!
This high-impact card also features up and coming fighters Ben Snyder, Cory Tosoff, Zack Blaber, Cory Lautischer, Matt Knysh and Devon Neis.
Fighters are representing local gyms like Hayabusa training centers, and Frank Lee’s Muay Thai. National and International fighters are representing world renowned gyms like Toshido MMA, and UFC fighter Roy “Big Country” Nelson’s “Country Club”.
Weigh-ins will take place at West Edmonton Mall Thursday at 2:30 p.m.
