LAKEPORT — Aaron Jameson of Lakeport puts his undefeated record on the line against undefeated opponent Josh Hinkle of Oroville in a welterweight-division cage fight July 8 as part of the Gladiator Challenge “Deep Impact” round of fights at Konocti Vista Resort.
Gates open at 11 a.m. and fighting begins at 1 p.m.
Jameson heads the Team Submission Coalition out of Lakeport, a group of Lake County fighters, many of whom will be in action July 8 during the 15-fight card at Konocti. The winner of Jameson-Hinkle will be in line for a shot at welterweight champion James “The Educator” Fanshier at a later date.
Jameson is 3-0 in ultimate fighting competition. Hinkle, who fights for Team Fury, is the Gladiator Challenge”s No. 5-ranked contender.
“I know he”s a really good wrestler, a state contender,” Jameson said of Hinkle. “He”s well-rounded and he”ll be tough to beat.”
The 34-year-old Jameson believes that he”ll have a “strength advantage” and possibly “a technical advantage” over the younger Hinkle.
“He”ll have youth and endurance on his side,” said Jameson, a Jiu-Jitsu specialist.
Other members of the Submission Coalition who will be in action on July 8 include Manuel Rosas, Ed LaVelle and Tommy Boyles. They are coached by both Jameson and Louis De Los Santos, their boxing coach.
? Rosas brings 1-0 record into his 170-pound match against Jimmy Shipland, also of Team Fury.
? LaVelle (1-0), competing at 125 pounds, will fight David Suarez out of Yuba City.
? Boyles will be making his cage fighting debut at 155 pounds against an opponent yet to be determined.
“All the fighters are well-rounded, in tip-top shape and ready to represent Team Submission Coalition,” Jameson said.
Each fighter”s prize money is based upon their ticket sales for the event. To purchase tickets, which cost $50, call either Jameson at 245-5682, Rosas are 349-2119, Boyles at 263-1311 or Derrick Wienke at 972-9130.
The Submission Coalition is sponsored by Mike Johnson, Fred Langston of Lake County Martial Arts, Jameson Chiropractic, Bob Fulton Plumbing, Paul Axtell, M.D., Wayne Scheidermann, M.D., Keith Long, D.D.S., Kelseyville Lumber, Neasham Financial, Prestige Tattoo, Phoenix Designs, and Nel and Roland Schaul.
