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Press Release – (Mumbai, 3rd May 2012) This Sunday sees a clash of the Heavyweights as James Thompson takes on Bobby Lashley at Super Fight League 3 at the IGI Stadium in New Deli. Fight fans from around the world can tune in and watch the action live and free on YouTube at 18.45 Indian Standard Time (IST) 06.15am PDT, 13.15 GMT on Sunday 6th May.
SFL CEO Ken Pavia said: ‘Our goal is to improve with every event and we believe that we are continuing to realize this objective. Our international card is the best that has been offered outside of North America this year. This card has something for everyone, world class strikes, collegiate and professional champion wrestlers, submission specialists, prospects and experienced veterans. SFL 3 is sure to deliver pure entertainment for the MMA enthusiast as well as the newer fans.’
Main Card:
Bobby Lashley V James Thompson (HW)
Former WWE Champion Bobby ‘The Dominator’ Lashley takes on battle tested British Heavyweight James ‘The Colossus’ Thompson in a headline battle of the Heavyweights. Lashley is not underestimating his opponent, having trained for a stand up battle or a wrestling gala whist Thompson, fresh off a win over Bob Sapp at SFL 1, is predicting a three round war.
Trevor Prangley V Baga Agaev (LH)
27 year old Russian submission specialist Baga Agaev has vowed to win in ‘spectacular fashion’ as he takes on Trevor Prangley in what promises to be a technical battle between these two seasoned fighters. Having held the belts for Strikeforce, MFC, Shark Fights, and Bodog, two time All American College Wrestler and South African National Champion Prangley can not afford to underestimate the dangerous Russian prospect who boasts a 3-1 record against UFC vets.
Doug Marshall V Zelg Galesic (MW)
Former WEC Light Heavyweight champion Doug Marshall faces DREAM vet and former Cage Rage Middleweight champion, explosive Croatian striker Zelg Galesic. In a match up with fight of the night chemistry, both these hard hitters will be looking for the KO.
Lena Ovchynnikova V Joanne Calderwood (125 lb)
World class Muay Thai fighter and current IKF European Flyweight Kickboxing Champion Joanne Calderwood takes on 24 year old Ukrainian Lena Ovchynnikova who is focused on regaining her winning streak following a loss at SFL 1. With previous SFL women’s bouts being fight of the night contenders, expect this one to be no different.
SFL founder Raj Kundra said: ‘SFL 3 stands to be the best so far. We’re hosting SFL 3 in one of India’s best indoor stadiums – the IGI in New Delhi with a 10,000 capacity. We have a fantastic main event with SFL 1 champion James Thomson Vs Bob Lashley so tune in to see the action!’
Main Card
Bobby Lashley V James Thompson (HW/ Main Event)
Trevor Prangley V Baga Agaev (LH)
Doug Marshall V Zelg Galesic (MW)
Lena Ovchynnikova V Joanne Calderwood (125 lb)
Under Card
Kultar Singh Gill [India] vs Quinton Arendse [South Africa] [80 kg catchweight]
Gurdarshan Mangat [India] vs Liu Si Cong [China] [62 kg catchweight]
Lakhwinder Singh Sekhon [India] vs Vladimir Biandov [Bulgaria] lightweight
Anup Kumar [India] vs Noom [Thailand] [60 kg catchweight]