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Mixed Martial Arts Group MMA Titans to Tour

August 14, 2023 @ 8:00 pm - August 15, 2023 @ 8:00 pm MST

Mixed Martial Arts Group MMA Titans to Tour with Armed Forces Entertainment (AFE)

Armed Forces Entertainment (AFE) welcomes the Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) Titans to their tour from August 14-25. The tour features athletes from the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and nationwide in six shows on bases throughout Europe and the Mediterranean. Athletes Jose “Shorty” Torres, Charles Rosa, Preston Parsons, Lex McMahon, and Jessica Penne are slated to join announcer Jonny Loquasto during the tour.

Jose “Shorty” Torres is joining AFE on his second tour. He is a former UFC competitor with an 11-1 professional record and once held both the Titan Fighting Championship (FC) flyweight and bantamweight titles at the same time. He currently competes worldwide and regularly serves as a commentator.

Charles Rosa is a UFC veteran with a 14-8 professional record, Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ) black belt, and five-time MMA Champion, winning Fight of the Night four times during his UFC Career.

Jessica Penne is a UFC kickboxer and submission specialist with a 14-7 professional record. Penne was the first-ever Invicta FC atomweight champion. She competed in the first-ever women’s bout for Bellator Fighting Championships.

Preston “Pressure” Parsons is a current UFC competitor who has been fighting in the professional ranks since 2014. He has a professional record of 10-4 and owns his “Elevate MMA”, a gym in Jacksonville, FL.

Lex McMahon is the COO of Titan FC, a professional fighter, and a proud US Marine. Under his leadership, Titan FC was named Worldwide MMA Promotion of the Year in 2018 and 2019. As a veteran, he served his country on the battlegrounds of Mogadishu, Somalia during two deployments in support of Operation Restore Hope and Operation Continue Hope. He currently serves on the Board of Directors for AHERO, an organization focused on preventing suicide in the military, veteran, and law enforcement/first responder communities.

Jonny Loquasto is a play-by-play broadcaster, ring announcer, and live event host for World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), MMA and boxing events, joining AFE for his fifth tour. Loquasto is the current play-by-play commentator for Titan FC. He is also an accomplished standup comedian with three specials under his belt.

AFE has been committed to boosting the morale and well-being of service members and their families stationed overseas through world-class live events and performances since 1951.

Details

Start:
August 14, 2023 @ 8:00 pm MST
End:
August 15, 2023 @ 8:00 pm MST
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Organizer

Armed Forces Entertainment (AFE)
Phone
240-612-6049

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