FIGHT HUB TV got a chance recently to sit down with Ryan Langmaid the man running Superior Cage Combat here in Las Vegas, NV. We talked about his experience in the fight game as a promoter, what to expect with this card and the future SCC events, and briefly on the Kit Kope issues with this recent card, and the fights to make sure to catch this weekend live in Vegas.
If you are in the Vegas area make sure to get down to Bally’s Event Center Saturday May 21st and check www.Superiorcagecombat.com/ for more details.
FHTV: Ryan talk to me about your promoting experience before this fight?
Ryan: I previously promoted fights in Iowa and I’m also a professional fighter myself.
FHTV: What brought you into the promotion game?
Ryan: After training/fighting for several years I decided to give the promotional side of the fight game a try. I have good business sense and know everything there is to know about MMA, so it goes hand in hand.
FHTV:Talk to me about some of the dilemmas that you have seen leading up to this fight?
Ryan:Not really any major dilemmas, had some guys pull out due to injuries etc, but that is to be expected. I roll well with the punches, so I’ve tried to turn all the situation into good ones.
FHTV:Lets talk about the fight card, as a fight fan what are some of the fights you ar looking forward to the most?
Ryan:Lopez vs Buchholz should be a great fight, they have both experienced the big shows and are both determined to get back on track with their careers, with their action packed styles I definitely think it will be a exciting fight.
I’m also very excited for the Wipf vs Wisely fight, Lance is a tough tough kid who has proven himself in Vegas and is the MMA Xplosion Lightweight champ, Wisely is a tough up and comer, his last 4 fights have been against UFC/WEC vets, and he has won all 4, including a KO of Hermes Franca and a decision win over Franca as well. Both these guys are guys to watch out for!
Those arent the only 2 I’m excited for, but with 3 days to go, I’m a little pressed for time.
FHTV:I have been following the Kit Kope situation that has happened leading up to his fight, which he is no longer part of. Can you tell us anything on this situation. Kit has put out his side.
Ryan:Well, I’m not one to talk trash about anyone even if he does about me.But I will say this, the reason he isn’t on the card any longer is because he isn’t licensed in the state of Nevada due to steroid use in his fight with Razor Rob. That’s really all the detail I want to go into about that, I dont think Kit deserves the press time to keep talking about it, so for now I’m just focusing on my fighters that want to fight and are good to work with.
FHTV: What can fans expect from Superior Cage Combat this fight and in the future?
Ryan:Well, the fans can expect some good fights for sure. Most Vegas fans are used to seeing the fights in a ring, but we stepped it up and purchased a custom 30′ Hexagon Event Series Cage through Throwdown. The cage seems to keep the fights more interesting and its much more appealing to the eyes.
As far as SCC in the future, we will just keep putting together great cards and keep expanding and giving the fans better fights!
FHTV: For all the readers out there that scrap, how can a fighter get on a card?
Ryan:For professional fighters looking to get on a card, they can email me at Ryan@SuperiorCageCombat.com
FHTV: Thanks for your time, anyone you would like to shout out?
Ryan:I’d like to thank all the guys that are fighting for us, all the gyms around Las Vegas that have passed out flyers and spread the word.
