On August 2nd, 2014, Victory will return to the Liberty First Credit Union Arena for Victory Fighting Championship 43 featuring Josh “The Dentist” Neer fighting Travis Coyle for the VFC Welterweight Title.  Local favorites such as Brian “B-Hue” Houston, Alonzo Martinez, Kassius Kayne,  and many more, will provide a main card with plenty of sizzle to accompany an amateur undercard filled with fresh new talent. It all gets served up with the red hot production value and non-stop action Victory fans have come to know.

Josh Neer (34-13) made a memorable return to the VFC last December with a thrilling submission victory over Anthony Smith. Neer is a 14 time UFC veteran with a professional career which started in 2003.  At only 31, the former Miletich Fighting Systems member is just now entering his athletic prime and will look to prove it with another dominating victory.

Standing in Neer’s way is Travis  “Iron Chin” Coyle (12-5)  Coyle hails from South Dakota and is riding a three fight win streak.  A trio of fights in which each of his opponents submitted within first round.  On August 2nd, his chin will be tested as well as his his ability to stay cool under fire against one of the gamest competitors in the sport in Josh Neer.

Also on the main card: Matt Delanoit, riding a three fight win streak, will try to give Eric Daigle the first loss of his professional career.  Des Moines’ Will Shutt will look to build off his stunning submission victory of Joe Wilk at VFC 42 by taking on 11 time VFC veteran Alonzo “Zo Diddy” Martinez.  Brian Houston, Mark Scudder, Kassius Kayne and more. 

Current Fight Card:

Josh Neer vs. Travis Coyle – Welterweight Title
Alonzo Martinez vs. Will Shutt
Matt Delanoit vs. Eric Daigle
Brian Houston vs. TBD
Mark Scuder vs. Dallas Browning
Kassius Kayne vs. Jeremiah Deever  

A full card of exciting amateur fights will precede the main card.

About VFC

The VICTORY Fighting Championship (VFC) is the premier MMA organization in the Midwest. With ten years of operating experience and over 40 premium MMA shows successfully promoted, the VICTORY brand is strong and growing. The VFC is considered one of only a few true key feeder shows for the highest levels of MMA. Dozens of VICTORY fighters have found their way onto the largest stages and most competitive cages over the past nine years. 

Learn more about VFC by visiting www.VictoryFighter.com.

Tickets available at the Liberty First Credit Union Arena Box Office, www.HomePrideTix.com, or 800.440.3741. Group tickets can be purchased by calling the VFC Office at 402.884.6808.