Josh Lening, who trains at Complete Martial Arts in Shelby North Carolina, plans on being King of the Ring this Saturday when he faces off against Georgia’s own Austin Guarino.
According to Lening and Michael Allen this is a fight that has been in the making for some time. Both Lening and Allen claim that Guarino backed out of a previous fight that was scheduled. Guarino was given the opportunity to respond about backing out of a fight. His response was that until this current fight no promoter had ever mentioned Lening’s name. Guarino went on to say that he has never signed a contract and not fought.
Guarino stated that Lening and Allen are making false statements. Guarino had some choice words for Lening, but says he will let his fists do the talking and will make Lening never want to utter his name again.
Lening, who is (2-3) as a professional MMA Heavyweight, has been training in MMA since 2007. Lening had his first fight in 2008, which won in a mere 44 seconds. He has not stopped fighting since. He turned pro in 2009 and hopes to one day be able to train full time and teach MMA.
This heavyweight has a background in Boxing, Wrestling, BJJ and Tang So Doo. He trains under third degree black belt Brandon Beach and feels that he is a well-rounded fighter. Lening loves to stand and bang and get in as much dirty boxing as possible. The game plan for this Saturday is to overpower Guarino in the first round and to see if Guarino wants to play around or fight like a man. Lening hopes to go the distance or close to it with Guarino so he can demonstrate just how powerful and dominant he is.
Lening says he is looking forward to testing the waters with his opponent and does not want to fight scrubs that are just there for a payday.
Lening is originally from the Atlanta area, but now lives in North Carolina and says he too will have all of his fans, friends and family there to support him. Lening is not worried about fighting in Guarino’s backyard and is well prepared for this fight. Lening is honored to be in the main event on such a highly anticipated card.
Lening would like to thank the following: Adrian Patrick,Conflict Fighting, Bread and Butter Management, his teammates, family and wife.
This is sure to be an exciting bout between these two hard hitting professionals so those of you from North Carolina and surrounding areas need to make that trip this Saturday to show your support for Lening as he and Guarino go to war!
King of the Ring IV
DATE: Aug. 27, 2011 – Doors: 6:30pm Fight: 7:30pm
LOCATION: The Grand Ballroom – 6100 Live Oak Parkway – (Atlanta) Norcross, GA
(Off Jimmy Carter Blvd)
Buy Tickets Online at www.KoKings.net
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