Steven Lee, Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Department was introduced to the UCA April 11, 2015 when he traveled from Wichita Kansas to compete in the California Battle of the Badges. Lee squared off with Zachary Farris, California Highway Patrol in a battle of welterweights. Both fighters showed their warrior spirit and refused to back down in a very competitive action filled fight. Lee and Farris would earn the UCA Golden Fists award. An award given to a fighter who has the skills and characteristics of becoming a champion. Lee has been with the Sedgwick Sheriff’s Dept. seven years and has competed in Battle of the Badges events in California, Missouri, Kansas, Texas and Louisiana. By competing in charity events and representing his department Lee shows his son the importance of giving back and helping others. Lee is more than a fighter, he is a deputy and a devoted father to his son. He his committed to being a role model and setting a good example for his son by the way he carries himself.  Lee told himself the day his son was born, “I will do everything I can to show him that there are still good people in the world and that I am accomplishing what I said and that I will continue to represent my commitment to him and to the Sheriff’s Office in and out of the ring. As well as helping as many people I can along my way.” Lee’s next fight is against the UCA Jr Middleweight Interim Champion Chris Martinez, Fresno PD August 15, 2015 in the Louisiana Battle of the Badges.

The United Combat Association and The Weinstein Company would like to invite you and your friends and family to a special, local advance screening of the new Jake Gyllenhaal movie, SOUTHPAW.  The Weinstein Company’s new film, stars Jake Gyllenhaal (NIGHTCRAWLER and PRISONERS), Rachel McAdams (SHERLOCK HOLMES and TRUE DETECTIVE), and Forest Whitaker (PLATOON and THE LAST KING OF SCOTLAND).  We have two screening opportunities in the Northern California region, one in San Francisco and one in Sacramento.  RESERVED seats for the first 30 fighters per screening and allot FRONT OF THE LINE passes for additional interest after the first 30 seats have been filled. Please RSVP to the corresponding email address/per screening for further screening details and check-in directions.  No one will be admitted without an RSVP or ticket.

If you would like to see more information about the film, you can refer to the below:

Synopsis: A boxer fights his way to the top, only to find his life falling apart around him.
Directed by: Antoine Fuqua
Cast: Jake Gyllenhaal, Rachel McAdams, 50 Cent, and Forest Whitaker
Release date: Friday, July 24
Website (with trailer): http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1798684/

Below is the screening information-

SAN FRANCISCO
July 21st, 2015 at 7:00PM
AMC Metreon
101 4th St., 3rd Floor
San Francisco, CA 94103
RSVP: sanfrancisco@43kix.com

SACRAMENTO
July 21st, 2015 at 7:00PM
Century Stadium
1590 Ethan Way
Sacramento, CA 95825
RSVP: sacramento@43kix.com

Please RSVP to the corresponding email address/per screening for further screening details and check-in directions.  No one will be admitted without an RSVP or ticket.

The most anticipated show of the year lost its battle with mother nature on Saturday. Due to rain and the safety of the fighters the Brawl at City Hall was canceled. Alex Brenes, owner of City of Angels boxing opened the gym doors and the fighters and fans piled in. Six out of the nine originally scheduled fights took place at the gym. #1 Guillermo Garcia, #6 Aldo Rodriguez, #5 Hector Mendoza and Louis Garcia of LAPD kept the crowd excited by defeating their opponents. #1 Ray Encinas, LAPD lost by decision to civilian fighter Ivan Beltran. The most exciting fight of the night went to Hector Mendoza vs Kyle Ferrari, West Covina PD they fought for three nonstop rounds and picked up “Fight of the Night” honors.  The main event featured #1 ranked Quincy Mirage, LAPD vs #2 Ricky Seward, Big Bear City FD. Mirage would defeat Seward by unanimous decision and pick up the biggest win of his career and keep his position at the top of the Middleweight division.

Heather “The Heat” Hardy  was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. A single mom, who began training at Gleason’s Gym to get back in shape. In 2012 Hardy won the NYC Golden Gloves Featherweight title and was awarded the honor of “Best Female Boxer of the Tournament.” Shortly after winning the Golden Gloves Hardy turned pro. She currently holds a 13-0 record and is the WBC International female Super Bantamweight Champion. Heather “The Heat” Hardy steps back into the ring  Saturday, August 1, 2015, Barclays Center Brooklyn, NY. To learn more about Heather Hardy visit http://www.heathertheheathardy.net/

On Saturday August 15, 2015 the  Battle of the Badges will take place in Monroe Louisiana. Three fighters from California will make the journey to Louisiana to test their skills against the best fighters Louisiana has to offer.  One of the bouts will feature a matchup between two action fighters. UCA Jr Middleweight interim Champion Chris Martinez, Fresno Police Dept. vs UCA Golden Fists award winner Steven Lee, Sedgwick Sheriff’s Dept. Also making the trip will be the former UCA #1 ranked Jorge Caamal, Los Angeles Sheriff’s Dept. squaring off with fan favorite Rodney Moore, West Monroe Fire Dept. The 3rd California fighter on the card will be 6th ranked UCA “Fight of the Night” winner John Henderson, Hanford Police Dept. vs Austin Tull, Shreveport Fire Dept. The Louisiana Battle of the Badges takes place Saturday August 15, 2015 at the Fant Ewing Coliseum University of Louisiana.

UCA 6th ranked John Henderson, Hanford PD, interim UCA Jr Middleweight Champion Chris Martinez, Fresno PD and former #1 ranked Jorge Caamal, LASD will  represent California in the Louisiana Battle of the Badges August 15, 2015. This is a huge honor and a great opportunity for these fighters to test their skills against another great opponent and prove how good they really are. Henderson, Martinez and Caamal  have been a force in California and look to carry that with them to Louisiana. The Louisiana Battle of the Badges takes place Saturday August 15, 2015 at the Fant Ewing Coliseum University of Louisiana. Doors open at 5pm first fight at 7pm. Tickets start at $20.00.