Lou Neglia Talks to TSF - Ready For Friday Night ROC Sell Out

June 26th, 2008 · No Comments

According to promoter Lou Neglia, a sell out crowd is expected for Ring Of Combat 20 set for Friday night at the Tropicana hotel in Atlantic City.

Neglia spoke with TSF on Thursday and commented on three of the big fights of the night.

185lbs: Nick Catone Vs. Eric Tavares - ROC Middleweight Championship

“Tavares is a great grappler. Catone is evolving into a top mma fighter – has standup and ground game … is a great wrestler and he is going to be one of the top stars of the sport.”

170lbs: Tom Gallicchio Vs. Doug Gordon - USKBA Welterweight Championship

“Great fight. Gallicchio has the championship now. Gordon has evolved into a much much better fighter. He just knocked out Gregor Gracie with a kick to the head. He is definitely on the rise.”

235lbs: Tony Andreocci Vs. Costa Phillippou

“Definitely a great fight. Phillippou is a hand guy. Typical ground fighter against a standup fighter – case of who gets their game off first. Tony is a grappler.”

*Neglia also said the Lyman Good Vs. Josh Howard fight has been canceled due to an injury to one of the fighters this week.

*The fights will be broadcast on the “Inside MMA” show for future broadcast on the HD Net channel.

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