The Bakersfield Falcons Football Team, consisting of peace officers and firefighters, is proud to host the 8th Annual Guns ‘N Hoses Charity Boxing Event on October 19th Doors open at 5 PM, first fight at 6 PM at the Rabobank Arena. Peace officers and firefighters will battle it out for charity with proceeds benefitting the following organizations: Kern County Sheriff Activities League, Kern County Firefighters Burn Survivor Trust, Jeremy Staat Foundation, McFarland High School Football Program, Wasco High School Football & Baseball Program, Wasco Tigershark Youth Swim Club, Delano Bengals Youth Football Program, Delano Stallions Youth Football Program, Bakersfield MMA & Boxing Club and the Bakersfield Falcons.

Tickets are available now at the Rabobank Arena Box Office, www.ticketmaster.com, Charge-By-Phone at 800.745.3000 and all Ticketmaster locations. Ticket prices are $10, $15, $20, $23, $25, $30 & $35. Rabobank Arena, 1001 Truxtun Ave‎. Bakersfield, CA 93301

The fists are going to fly in the biggest Public Safety Boxing Event of the Year October 19, 2013 at Rabobank Arena.  Budweiser Presents the 8^th Annual Guns & Hoses Boxing Event.  This is an event you don’t want to miss. If you like high level boxing, knockouts, boxer vs. puncher, flashy styles, prospects and future UCA champions this event has you covered.  It will not air on Showtime, HBO or Pay Per View. You must see it live. A crowd of 7 thousand people are expected.  Doors open at 5 PM, first bout at 6 PM. Tickets are available now at the Rabobank Arena Box Office, www.ticketmaster.com, or Charge-By-Phone at 800-745-3000. Tickets- Upper Level, $10-$15 Lower Level, $15-$25, Ringside, $25-$35. Rabobank Arena, 1001 Truxtun Ave‎. Bakersfield, CA 93301

Bout  1: 50lbs  Ian Dominquez,  Civilian   vs.   Nico Razo, Civilian

Bout 2:  240lbs Anthony Swanson,   KVSP, CDCR   vs.   Frank Andreotti, CCI, CDCR

Bout 3:  201lbs  Jonathon Ochoa, Civilian   vs.   240lbs Sean Johnson, KVSP, CDCR

Bout 4:  140lbs Jessika Zavala, KCSO   vs.   TBA

Bout 5:  230lbs Jason Soto, Civilian   vs.   220lbs  Art Santore, KCSO

Bout 6:  200lbs Frank Mendieta,  Civilian   vs.   Servando Rivera,  WSP, CDCR

Bout 7:  154lbs Daniel Coca, WSP, CDCR   vs.   Chris Martinez, Avenal Police Dept.

Bout 8:  270lbs  James Johnson, Civilian   vs.   325lbs Ruben Felix, CCI, CDCR

Bout 9:  168lbs  Eric Guzman, WSP   vs.  Daniel Rodriguez, CCI, CDCR

Bout 10: 210lbs  Art Saucedo, Civilian  vs.   Christopher Gonzales, KCPR

Bout 11: 175lbs Randy Payne,  Civilian   vs.   Jason Rogers, Civilian

Bout 12:  210lbs  Jerry McCollough, Civilian   vs.   Michael Carnell, Civilian

Bout  13: 154lbs  Oscar Martinez,  Civilian   vs.   Pat Mendoza, NKSP, CDCR

Bout 14: 175lbs  Rigo Espinosa, CSP-Corcoran, CDCR   vs.   Jesse Esposito, KCPR

Doors open at 5 PM, first bout at 6 PM. Tickets are available now at the Rabobank Arena Box Office, www.ticketmaster.com, or Charge-By-Phone at 800-745-3000. Tickets- Upper Level, $10-$15 Lower Level, $15-$25, Ringside, $25-$35. Rabobank Arena, 1001 Truxtun Ave‎. Bakersfield, CA 93301

Chris Martinez, Avenal Police Dept. looks to continue his climb up the Jr Middleweight ladder. On Oct 19, 2013 Martinez will lock horns with Daniel Coca, WSP, CDCR at the Guns & Hoses Boxing Event being held at Rabobank Arena, in Bakersfield, Calif. The UCA sat down with the 6^th rated fighter to ask him some questions about his upcoming fight.

UCA – The last time you fought was May 24, 2013 at the LA Battle of the Badges in a rematch against Brandon Manning, LASD. Has anything changed with you or your training since then?

CM – Yes, for my personal convenience I have a new Coach (Joe Lopez). I am currently training at VQ Fitness in Hanford, CA. As for my style of fighting, I haven’t changed, just constantly trying to improve and pushing my limits.

UCA – With a new trainer do you feel you are a different fighter now?

CM – I am the same fighter, just getting better with experienced coaching. I have been working on the basics and continuing to work hard.

UCA – How often are you training for your fight with Coca?

CM -I try to train at least four days a week.

UCA -Have you thought about your strategy for the fight?  Will you feel him out the first rd. or just go right after him?

CM – I don’t know much about my opponent and I have never seen him fight, but I will be first and last every time.

UCA – Are you prepared to go three hard rounds?

CM – Yes, my coach has been pushing me very hard throughout training, we have a good camp and I am confident in my abilities.

UCA– Your last two fights were against 7th ranked Brandon Manning, LASD.  Those fights were wars. You guys split with one win a piece. Would you like a third fight with him?

CM – Absolutely, I told him after our last match if he wanted a third that I would be willing, it would be the right thing to do since he gave me a second.

UCA – You have gone six hard rounds with Manning; do you feel you know what it takes to beat him?

CM – Yes, every fighter has tendencies and limits.

UCA – Did you learn anything from those fights that you feel will help you in your fight Oct 19th?

CM – Yes, expect the unexpected, I didn’t expect a double leg take down in a boxing match, but anything can happen. I stay ready for all situations and circumstances.

UCA – If you had to pick one fighter whose style most resembles yours who would it be?

CM – Miguel Cotto

UCA – What do you feel is your strongest attribute in the ring?

CM – Footwork and power.

UCA – Who are some of your sparring partners?

CM – Recently I’ve sparred with different fighters at different weights, fighting styles and levels of experience. One fighter in particular who is part of my training camp is DJ Vargas. (5^th ranked Jr. Middleweight, Avenal PD)

UCA – Would you consider fighting your stable-mate, friend and coworker, 5th ranked DJ Vargas if it was for the Jr. Middleweight Title?

CM – DJ is in a different weight class right now and I’m not sure if he was planning on dropping down to 154 so I don’t think it would ever happen.  He’s not dodging me and I’m not dodging him because both of us would fight anybody, anytime and anywhere.

UCA – Do you get nervous before a fight?

CM – Yes, everyone gets nervous.

UCA – How do you calm your nerves?

CM – What works for me to help stay calm, is to stay warm and take deep breaths.

UCA – What will you be thinking about as you walk to the ring?

CM – Time to work and stay busy.

The fans are in for a treat with this one.

Doors open at 5 PM, first bout at 6 PM. Tickets are available now at the Rabobank Arena Box Office, www.ticketmaster.com, or Charge-By-Phone at 800-745-3000. Tickets- Upper Level, $10-$15 Lower Level, $15-$25, Ringside, $25-$35. Rabobank Arena, 1001 Truxtun Ave‎. Bakersfield, CA 93301

Rabobank arena is the site for this year’s 8th annual Guns & Hoses. The fighters competing in Saturday nights event are putting the final touches on their game and making the transition into fighting machines. Its finally here. Don’t miss your chance to see phenomenal athletes battle it out for charity in the biggest public safety boxing event of the year. It’s not too late to purchase tickets.

Saturday, October 19, 2013. Doors open at 5 PM, first bout at 6 PM. Tickets are available now at the Rabobank Arena Box Office, www.ticketmaster.com, or Charge-By-Phone at 800-745-3000. Tickets- Upper Level, $10-$15 Lower Level, $15-$25, Ringside, $25-$35. Rabobank Arena, 1001 Truxtun Ave‎. Bakersfield, CA 93301

The Guns and Hoses Charity Boxing Event organizers put together a great event and the fans got their money’s worth. The fans were on their feet all night cheering on their fighters as they laid it all on the line.

Bout  1 – Ian Dominquez, Civilian vs. Nico Razo, Civilian (50lbs.) Razo winner by decision.

Bout  2 – Jonathon Ochoa, Civilian (201lbs.) vs.  Sean Johnson, KVSP, CDCR (240lbs.) Johnson winner by decision.

Bout  3 – Jessika Zavala, KCSO vs. Carlota Coronado, Civilian (140lbs.) Coronado winner by decision.

Bout  4 – Featured undefeated Daniel Coca, WSP, CDCR vs. 6^th ranked Chris Martinez, Avenal PD (154lbs.) Martinez started the fight taking an outside tactical style while Coca charged forward throwing every punch with bad intentions. Martinez put together some effective combinations but Coca would come back and land a combination or hard shot of his own. Coca kept the pressure on Martinez delivering some thunderous shots. Martinez tried to use his speed, rhythm change and footwork to outfox Coca but it didn’t stop him, Coca kept coming. This fight was reminiscent of Martinez vs. Manning, LASD.  Close fight but in the end the decision went to Coca.

Bout 5 – Frank Mendieta,  Civilian vs.  Servando Rivera, WSP, CDCR (200lbs.) Rivera winner by decision.

Bout 6 – Jason Soto, Civilian (230lbs.) vs. Art Santore, KCSO (220lbs.) Santore winner by decision.

Bout  7 – James Johnson, Civilian (255lbs) vs. Ruben Felix, CCI, CDCR (325lbs.) Felix winner by decision.

Bout 8 – Eric Guzman, WSP  vs. Daniel Rodriguez, CCI, CDCR (168lbs.) Guzman winner by decision.

Bout 9 – Randy Payne,  Civilian vs. Jason Rogers, Civilian (175lbs.) Rogers winner by decision.

Bout 10 – Jerry McCollough, Civilian vs. Michael Carnell, Civilian (210lbs.) Carnell winner 1^st rd TKO.

Bout  11 – Oscar Martinez,  Civilian vs.  Pat Mendoza, NKSP, CDCR  (154lbs.) Mendoza winner by decision.

Bout 12 – Rigo Espinosa, CSP-Corcoran, CDCR  vs. Jesse Esposito, KCPR ( 175lbs.) Espinosa winner by decision.

Huge credit to Guns & Hoses promoter Leonard Castaneda, WSP, CDCR.

Public Safety boxing returns to the Quiet Cannon, November 22, 2013 for the 20^th annual Fight for Life Boxing Event. Deputies from the Los Angeles County Sheriff Department will square off against officers from the Los Angeles Police Department to raise money for the City of Hope Cancer Research Hospital. Whatever the outcome from this event, whether the competitors win or lose, they are all in agreement that the true winner here is City of Hope and the individuals they treat yearly.

Bout 1 (150lbs) Jose Corral, LASD vs.  Aldo Rodriguez, LAPD

Bout 2 (205lbs) Lateef Williams, LASD vs. William Neal, LAPD

Bout 3 (190lbs) 6^th ranked, Remin Pineda, LASD vs. 5^th ranked, Ruben Rosas, LAPD. Pineda gets better with each performance. Rosas may have perhaps the best skills on the LAPD boxing team. Both fighters look to continue their winning ways. This matchup is a good test for both fighters.

Bout 4 (175lbs) Bryan Smith, LASD vs. Sergio Gramajo, LAPD

Bout 5 (205lbs) 3^rd ranked, Alan Rojas, LASD vs. 4^th ranked, Alex Perez, LAPD. Rojas puts his undefeated record on the line against perhaps the biggest secret in Public Safety boxing.  Perez is seeking redemption after losing a close fight to the undefeated LB4LB King, #1 ranked Chris Barrios, LASD last year. Rojas and Perez have the talent that can bring them a championship in the next year.

Bout 6 (180lbs) Lamar Wilson, LASD vs. Guillermo Garcia, LAPD.

Bout 7 (150lbs) Jose Corral, LASD vs.  Aldo Rodriguez, LAPD

Bout 8 (168lbs) Cory Noisy, LASD vs. 2^nd ranked, Aurelio Vasquez, LAPD. Vasquez is always in exciting fights and he is coming off a big win over 4^th ranked Brian Petrella, Pasadena PD.  Look for Vasquez to continue his assault on the Super Middleweight division and get one step closer to the State Title.

Bout 9 (125lbs) 3^rd ranked, Roxanne Chavez, LASD vs. Vanessa Siordia, LAPD. Chavez has the talent to be a champion, just needs experience.

Bout 10 (230lbs) Daniel Gonzalez, LASD vs. 6^th ranked, Bert Castaneda, LAPD. Castaneda put himself on the map by knocking out a NYPD fighter in the 1st rd. and following that up with a win over 7th ranked Louie Vaca, CDCR, Lancaster. Castaneda is on a quest to win the State Championship Title.

In the co main event two of public safety’s action warriors will step into the ring. (154lbs) 7^th ranked, Brandon Manning, LASD vs. 3^rd ranked, Eriverto Montano, LAPD. Manning is a high pressure fighter with a lot of strength. You can expect Manning to bully Montano against the ropes and push the pace. Montano brings a high level of technical skills to the ring and knows how to control distance which may make it difficult for Manning to bully him around the ring.  Manning and Montano are both top quality fighters and a decisive win will put them at the front of the line for a title shot.

In the Main Event two of the top middleweights in the state will meet for a second time. (165lbs) 4^th ranked, Erik Ramirez, LASD vs. 6^th ranked, Quincy Mirage, LAPD. Ramirez and Mirage have the qualities & skills it takes to be a champion. This is a must see fight.  Do not leave your seat when these gladiators step into the ring.

Don’t miss your chance to witness some of the best public safety fighters in the state, Friday November 22, 2013. Tickets range from $25 to $100 and are available at the Quiet Cannon, 901 Via San Clemente Montebello, CA 90640. Doors open at 5:30pm first fight at 7pm.