Marcus Reynolds and Dequan Townsend Added To Main Card In Muskegon’s XFC 27: Frozen Fury
Dec 10, 2013 Comments
(PRESS RELEASE) -- They say, good things come to those who wait,
and for Michigan natives Marcus
Reynolds and Dequan
Townsend, this couldn’t be more true. As the two fighters
counted the days until their show down on December 13th, an
unfortunate training injury put the Angela Hill
versus Stephanie
Skinner match on hold, and opened up a main card spot at Frozen
Fury. As if auditioning for one of the biggest promotions in the
industry wasn’t enough, now these two warriors can add the pressure
of performing for a Worldwide audience at home. LIVE, from the L.C.
Walker Arena in Muskegon, Michigan, Marcus
Reynolds versus Dequan
Townsend will take place on the televised portion of XFC 27 on
AXS TV and judging from their past fight stats, it looks like
someone is gonna get knocked out! Iron Fist Clan’s, Michigan
native, Marcus “The Iron Dragon” Reynolds (9-7) will bring his
unorthodox striking and entertaining style of MMA to the masses on
December 13th. The life-long student of Kung Fu first entered the
professional ranks back in 2006. Even though his career has been
very hot and cold at times, one thing Michigan fans have always
been able to count on is Reynold’s fan friendly game plan and
freakish power. With an impressive 89% finish rate, eight of The
Iron Dragon’s nine wins have come by way of knockout. The King of
the Cage and Shine Fights veteran will look to add to his current
three fight win streak and make his mark on the sport with a
high-light reel finish of Dequan
Townsend. When asked what the audience at home can look forward
to when Marcus
Reynolds takes the cage at Frozen Fury, Team Iron Fist Clan’s
Destin Allen said, “The people outside of Michigan, who have never
seen Marcus are going to see a real, living, breathing, Saturday
morning Kung Fu Theater action star.” Dequan ”The Tarantula”
Townsend (5-2) is a fan’s fighter! The Murcielago MMA standout
approaches his fight career from both a competition and
entertainment angle. Michigan fans know, a Dequan
Townsend fight isn’t just a fight, it’s a show! Known for his
epic ring entrances and uncanny knockout power, Townsend comes from
the newest generation of fighters that didn’t grow up with a base
discipline, but got into mixed martial arts fresh of the street,
learning all aspects of the sport equally. The freestyle fighter
from Lansing currently holds the Total Warrior Combat Welterweight
title, but is looking to add a marquee win to his resume. Townsend
prides himself as not only a showman, but a legit threat to
everyone in his weight class. The Tarantula admits his fight with
Reynolds has thepotential to earn Fight of the Night honors, but
feels the smart bet; Knockout of the Night. XFC Founder &
Matchmaker John Prisco weighed in on the main card moves: “I’ve
said it time and time again; the XFC is about opportunity. Work
hard, stay ready, and you never know what might happen. This sport
is tough on the body. Most high level fighters will tell you,
getting through a training camp and making it to the fight healthy,
is the hard part of the process. Injuries are always going to
happen and when they do, we’re sometimes forced to change the line
up around. One minute you’re preparing for a prelim fight; the next
you could be asked to step up and show the World what you’re made
of on live TV. Reynolds versus Townsend was a regional fight that
we were all excited about when we put this card together, but there
just wasn’t room on the main card to showcase it. When the
Skinner/Hill fight had to be pulled, there was no hesitation on
which fight should bump up and take the open spot. Both these guys
have paid their dues, trained hard, promoted the card wonderfully,
and have earned the opportunity they are about to receive. I assure
you, they will take full advantage of this and put on a show for
everyone. Both these fighters and their camps are guaranteeing
fireworks.” XFC International President Myron Molotky, who resides
in Michigan, was excited to see two Michigan natives receive the
call that they would be fighting live on national television with
the XFC. “It’s with great anticipation that I get to watch two guys
I’ve seen grow up in the Michigan MMA scene be recognized for their
skills and accomplishments as we welcome them to the XFC. John
Prisco’s matchmaking prowess has again put together regional dream
match-ups, such as this fight between Reynolds & Townsend…only John
and the XFC are able to make these matchups happen.” Molotky
continued “Showcasing the top fighters worldwide in our cage, for
all the area fans to see live, is what we are all about. I
anticipate that the fighters and their teams are going to make the
most of it, especially since the opportunity presents itself to be
showcased on television. The L.C. Walker arena and our fans
watching worldwide will be on the edge of their seats when these
two knockout artists go to work on Friday Dec. 13th.” Xtreme
Fighting Championships invades the Great Lakes State on December
13, 2013 for XFC 27: Frozen Fury. The event is presented by
ICRealTime Security Solutions and it will be broadcast Live on AXS
TV from the L.C. Walker Arena in Muskegon, Michigan, beginning at
8pm CT/9 pm ET. For more information on the event, visit
www.XFCMMA.com and to purchase tickets visit www.beafantickets.com.
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