XFC 28: Highly Touted Amateur Andrea Lee Set For Pro Debut Against Suzie Montero
Jun 24, 2014 Comments
TAMPA, FL (June 23rd, 2014) - You can't talk XFC, without talking
women's mixed martial arts. Since 2008, John Prisco and company
have been on the forefront of women's MMA, so it should come with
no surprise that the 3rd announcement regarding XFC 28 involves the
ladies. One of the South's most popular amateurs, Andrea "KGB" Lee,
finally makes her long-awaited debut against Florida's Suzie
Montero.
Louisiana's resident badass, Andrea Lee (Debut), has decided it's about time to trade in the 7 ounce gloves for a pair of 4's. The scrappy country girl from Bossier City's attitude of welcoming stiff competition and fighting all comers as an amateur, will serve her well heading into her pro debut this Fall; especially facing a cagey veteran the likes of Montero. Although Lee's base discipline is Muay Thai, 3 of her 7 wins have come from an underrated ground game. When opponents have slept on her grappling, they have found themselves tapping to picture perfect armbars. Only time will tell if the investment in KGB will pay off, but with a win over Suzie Montero, her stock will certainly rise and please everyone that's gotten in early on one of WMMA's hottest commodities.
32 year-old Suzie Montero (2-2) has been competing professionally
since 2011. Fighting an average of once a year, this Florida gym
rat spends most of her time honing her craft on the mats; only
taking fights when she feels the need to scratch her competitive
itch. Montero has already stood across the cage opposite of some of
the top names in the business. Her two losses come by the hands of
UFC standout Jessamyn Duke and current XFC Champion Pearl Gonzalez.
With big show opportunities under her belt, Montero will bring a
certain level of confidence into her bout with Lee that only comes
with experience. With her two wins coming by decision, La China's
game plan could be to take the newbie into the late rounds and see
how she responds to a timely amount inside the XFC HeXagon.
John Prisco, President and Matchmaker for the XFC, had this to say in regards to Andrea Lee versus Suzie Montero: "I'm really excited about this one! Andrea will be coming into her pro debut with a lot of eyes on her. It's her attitude and work ethic that has really impressed me. When I signed her, she could have just sat on her current amateur record and coasted into her pro debut; without chancing the momentum and hype she had built up for herself. But instead, she booked as many fights as she could fit in, to better master her skills before we scheduled her pro debut. She really isn't afraid of anything. But here's the deal...debut or not, she isn't getting any favors from us. She is getting tested right from the jump; the same way Cortney Casey did. When you come in with this much hype, you gotta be able to back it up. Suzie Montero is a solid vet with four pro fights under her belt. She is by no means a gatekeeper or stepping stone. Montero is as tough as they come and has been in the cage with some of the best in the sport. She has all the tools to stop the Andrea Lee, we will see how it plays out inside the hexagon at XFC 28."
For up to the minute announcements surrounding XFC 28, follow us at www.xfcmma.com. For daily updates and news, follow us on Facebook and Twitter @OfficialXFC.
Article by J. Hobbs
About Xtreme Fighting Championships: The XFC (Xtreme Fighting Championships) is a premier International MMA organization based out of Tampa, Florida with offices in New York, Spring Lake, Ft. Lauderdale, Sao Paulo, & Buenos Aires. The XFC is known for entertaining fans with some of the most action packed professional MMA events in the World! Showcasing both Male & Female fighters, the XFC boasts the signing and building of the next generation of MMA stars. In 2006, founder John Prisco had a vision to seek out, sign, and brand a new generation of Mixed Martial Arts Fighters - XFC Fighters. With the world’s fastest growing sport, Mixed Martial Arts, being only 20 years young, XFC believes the most talented MMA Fighters are just being discovered. In 2014 XFC expanded its international presence and secured a long term contract with the largest Brazilian open network television broadcaster, Rede TV, and is now streaming events Worldwide from both North & South America!
Louisiana's resident badass, Andrea Lee (Debut), has decided it's about time to trade in the 7 ounce gloves for a pair of 4's. The scrappy country girl from Bossier City's attitude of welcoming stiff competition and fighting all comers as an amateur, will serve her well heading into her pro debut this Fall; especially facing a cagey veteran the likes of Montero. Although Lee's base discipline is Muay Thai, 3 of her 7 wins have come from an underrated ground game. When opponents have slept on her grappling, they have found themselves tapping to picture perfect armbars. Only time will tell if the investment in KGB will pay off, but with a win over Suzie Montero, her stock will certainly rise and please everyone that's gotten in early on one of WMMA's hottest commodities.
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John Prisco, President and Matchmaker for the XFC, had this to say in regards to Andrea Lee versus Suzie Montero: "I'm really excited about this one! Andrea will be coming into her pro debut with a lot of eyes on her. It's her attitude and work ethic that has really impressed me. When I signed her, she could have just sat on her current amateur record and coasted into her pro debut; without chancing the momentum and hype she had built up for herself. But instead, she booked as many fights as she could fit in, to better master her skills before we scheduled her pro debut. She really isn't afraid of anything. But here's the deal...debut or not, she isn't getting any favors from us. She is getting tested right from the jump; the same way Cortney Casey did. When you come in with this much hype, you gotta be able to back it up. Suzie Montero is a solid vet with four pro fights under her belt. She is by no means a gatekeeper or stepping stone. Montero is as tough as they come and has been in the cage with some of the best in the sport. She has all the tools to stop the Andrea Lee, we will see how it plays out inside the hexagon at XFC 28."
For up to the minute announcements surrounding XFC 28, follow us at www.xfcmma.com. For daily updates and news, follow us on Facebook and Twitter @OfficialXFC.
Article by J. Hobbs
About Xtreme Fighting Championships: The XFC (Xtreme Fighting Championships) is a premier International MMA organization based out of Tampa, Florida with offices in New York, Spring Lake, Ft. Lauderdale, Sao Paulo, & Buenos Aires. The XFC is known for entertaining fans with some of the most action packed professional MMA events in the World! Showcasing both Male & Female fighters, the XFC boasts the signing and building of the next generation of MMA stars. In 2006, founder John Prisco had a vision to seek out, sign, and brand a new generation of Mixed Martial Arts Fighters - XFC Fighters. With the world’s fastest growing sport, Mixed Martial Arts, being only 20 years young, XFC believes the most talented MMA Fighters are just being discovered. In 2014 XFC expanded its international presence and secured a long term contract with the largest Brazilian open network television broadcaster, Rede TV, and is now streaming events Worldwide from both North & South America!
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