O-Town Throwdown MMA

UPDATED. INTERVIEW WITH TRAVIS WIUFF ADDED TO THIS POST! A night of Mixed Martial Arts hits Owatonna Saturday night April 12. 

Travis Wiuff is hoping this event can help propel him back to the highest level of MMA. He spoke with KRFO about Saturday's bout and his future:

The O-Town Throwdown will feature an 18-fight card. Action begins at 6:00pm sharp. Tickets are available online at www.cagetix.com. General admission tickets will also be available Saturday at the door.

The Travis Wiuff vs Terry Davinney match is the Main Event. Local wrestling / MMA enthusiast Ben Pherson spoke with KRFO Radio. He says it's a big draw to get Wiuff on the card:

The 36-year-old Wiuff has a 69-18 lifetime record in MMA action. Other local fighters include Richard Rodriguez, Danyelle Williams, Christina Jobe, Andrew Conway and David Sellner:

Pherson says MMA is a very regulated and safe sport in Minnesota: