Being a Chicago transplant, I still have not explored all the nooks and crannies of Colorado. I found myself excited to be covering the Comcast sponsored NME and Bad Boyz Clash of the Titans MMA match in Pueblo, Colorado this past Saturday September 3oth.

The event was held at the State Fair Grounds which was a great venue for MMA with dramatic lighting and powerful sound. There had been about 1000 tickets pre-sold and there were approximately another 1000 - 1500 tickets sold at the door. The sounds of the crowd were indications that everyone attending the event was invested in the outcomes of each match.

There is always a buzz in the air for a Steve Alley Kick Down and Kick Down 42, held Friday night, September 28th were no different. It seems that the auditorium at the Stapleton Red Lion Hotel is designed for his events. Some might think it incongruous to have a crystal chandelier illuminating a room with a platform roped fight ring but it works for Steve and he exemplifies the atmosphere in his tuxedo.

Promoter, Organizer and Ring Announcer - STEVE ALLEY Photo by: Dan Magnie