Pitbull Productions will present the UGC III (Universal Gladiator Championship) Summer Showdown on Saturday June 24 at the Houma-Terrebonne Civic Center.

The Ultimate Cage Fighting Event will begin at 8pm, with doors opening at 6pm. General  Admission tickets are  $21, $43, $37, $33, or $23 plus tax and service charges; For floor tables and ringside tables, call 985-851-4215.

Tickets available beginning May 15 through Ticketmaster, at the Civic Center Box Office, M-F from 9a-6pm, visit www.ticketmaster.com, or charge by phone toll free at 504-522-5555

The event will feature over 16 fights with competitors from 6 states and Canada, including 2 former UFC and Pride FC fighters. Below is the official Fight Card - subject to change without notice.

Main Event – UGC Heavyweight Title

Nathan “Ice Cold” Sanchez of Thibodaux, LA Vs. Big John Dixon of Biloxi, MS (former UFC and Pride Fighter)

Jimmy “Butterbean” Richard of Morgan City, LAVs. Tony “Tractor” Roberts of Biloxi, MS 

Co Main Event

Ricky “Pitbull” Folse of Houma, LA Vs. James “Red Devil” Wakefield of Houston, TX

Local Fighters

Willie Commardelle, Frank “The Dulac Attack” Slaughter, Shannon “Mad Dog” Holgate, Adam Peeples, Mike Perez, Isaiah Pierce

Special Guest

Appearance:   Paul “The Headhunter” Buentello (former UFC Heavyweight Competitor)

Also on site will be vendors for all your needs: Glideboxx, Blacklist Academy, Backyard Fightwear, Beat 2 Sleep and Performance Suzuki of Houma

There will also be a pre-show party and ring girl contest at the Post Office Nightclub in Downtown Houma on Thursday night before the event. Post-show party at the Post Office after the event on Friday night.