Bamma USA announces their latest in a series of Pro MMA events.

On Thusday, June 16, 2012, Bamma USA, one of Southern California’s leading MMA promotions, announced their scheduled professional MMA fight card for Badbeat 6 presented by Budweiser to take place Friday, July 13, 2012 at the Commerce Casino located at 6131 E. Telegraph Rd, Commerce, CA, 90040 starting at 7 p.m.

The weigh-ins for Badbeat 6 will take place on Thursday, July 12, 2012 in “The Ballroom” of the Casino starting at 5 p.m.

In the Main Event: Catlin versus Cooper

Headlining the Bamma USA fightcard will be Strikeforce Veteran and submission specialist Bill ‘The Grill’ Cooper. Describing Cooper as a “submission specialist” might seem an understatement to some. He began competing in Grapplers Quest at the age of 15 and has collected 27 championships along the way. At the age of 20 he became the youngest American to ever receive a BJJ black belt.

Scott ‘KO’ Catlin is shown unloading his powerful straight left on an unsuspecting foe.

Cooper is set to take on San Diego native Scott ‘KO’ Catlin (8-5) of Chula Vista, CA. Catlin pulled off a knockout upset win over former UFC vet Gabe ‘Godzilla’ Ruediger last March at Badbeat 5.

The fight card does not taper off after the Main Event.

In the Co-Main event, Mike ‘The Joker’ Guymon (13-5-1), a former UFC veteran and KOTC Champion, will attempt to continue his winning ways against Xtreme Couture’s Mike Dizak (5-4). In January, Guymon began a new chapter in his fighting career when he decided to drop down to a new weight class, the 155 pound division. By March, ‘Joker’ reached his goal of 155 lbs. and defeated Cris ‘The Lightning’ Leyva via TKO in the 2nd round of his bout at Badbeat 5.

While Guymon is coming off a very emotional win, Dizak has other plans. The Las Vegas native, who was under the tutelage of Shawn Thompkins until his passing, is looking forward to making his BAMMA USA debut against Guymon.

‘The Real Deal’ Chris Beal comes into Badbeat 6 on a 5-fight winning streak. The top prospect and undefeated bantamweight will be tested against MMA veteran Kana Hyatt. Beal’s last fight in Badbeat 5, ended with a body slam and TKO stoppage of Jose Morales in the 1st round. Hyatt’s last fight for Bamma USA was at Badbeat 1, when he lost via an unanimous decision against current UFC fighter Jared Papazian.

A couple of MMA veterans make their BAMMA USA debut in the bout between Tom ‘The Grinder’ Gloudeman (6-1) and Steve ‘The Dream’ Magdaleno (8-3). Magdaleno comes into this fight on a 2-fight winning streak, however the versatile Gloudeman will attempt to break that streak and record his 7th win of his MMA career.

The Badbeat 6 Main Card opens up with a highly anticipated fight between two undefeated top prospects. Mike Jasper (3-0), out of Bas Rutten’s Elite MMA taking on Team Quest’s Manny ‘Sergeant’ Murillo (4-0).

Seems like only yesterday that Manny Murillo was dominating our local Mixed Martial Artists in the Epic Fighting Amateur series held at the Four Points By Sheraton Hotel in San Diego. Photo: Jim Wyatt

In their last 3 bouts, both Murillo and Jasper won their fights via TKO. Expect more of the same when they put their undefeated records on the line.

Ticket prices range from $60 to $150. Online ticket orders available through TicketForce. Contact Bamma USA for VIP Table opportunities, by calling 714.912.8822 or visiting http://www.BammaUSA.com

In response to its growing fan base, Bamma USA will broadcast Badbeat 6 live on the internet via Livestream’s upgraded platform New Livestream. Internet viewers will be asked to join New Livestream directly or sign in through their Facebook account to enjoy the free telecast.

Complete fight card is as follows:

Main Event-

155 lbs: Scott Catlin (8-5) vs. Bill Cooper (3-1)

Co-Main Event-

155 lbs: Mike Guymon (13-5-1) vs. Mike Dizak (5-4)

135 lbs: Chris Beal (5-0) vs. Kana Hyatt (10-10)

150 lbs: Tom Gloudeman (6-1) vs. Steve Magdaleno (8-3)

185 lbs: Mike Jasper (3-0) vs. Manny Murillo (4-0)

Preliminary Card* 

205 lbs: Lew Polley (10-4) vs. Michael Smith (0-0)

135 lbs: Jose Morales (4-7) vs. Jimmy Jones (4-1)

145 lbs: Musa Toliver (10-7) vs. TBA

155 lbs: Vince Ortiz (8-8) vs. Chris Culley (13-15)

155 lbs: Eric Brown (2-2) vs. Josh Thornburg (8-5)

155 lbs: Eric Winston (2-0) vs. Max Ceniceros (1-2)

155 lbs: Jason Manly (1-0) vs. Jorge Valdez (4-1)

170 lbs: Teshawn Walls (1-1) vs. Tony Stewart (0-0)

*Fight Card subject to change