The Royal Grove returns to its fighting roots this Saturday as Dynasty Combat Sports brings a stacked lineup of boxing, Muay Thai, kickboxing, and bare knuckle talent to Lincoln.
A Return to the Grove — and a Clash of Regional Rising Stars
Dynasty Combat Sports closes out 2025 with a bang as DCS 103: Ring Rivals 2 lands at the historic Royal Grove Nightclub in Lincoln, Nebraska. For decades, The Grove has been a home for combat sports of every kind — from early unsanctioned fights to amateur boxing cards — and this weekend the venue gets a fresh chapter with a multi-discipline fight night in the ring.
This card features professional boxing, amateur Muay Thai and kickboxing, and a showcase bare-knuckle bout. It’s a mix that highlights what DCS does best: pair rising athletes with high-stakes opportunities under the bright lights.
And with fighters like Tower Robinson and Melanie Timko bringing major regional interest, this event has the potential to be one of the most electric nights DCS has had inside the ring.
🔥 Featured Professional Bout: Tower Robinson Returns to the Grove
Tower Robinson vs. Josh Trebbien
Bare Knuckle — Light Heavyweight
Few fighters in the Midwest have built buzz as quickly as Tower Robinson. After a debut that went viral on regional socials, Tower returns determined to show a sharper, more dangerous version of himself.
In our interview this week, Tower openly reflected on that debut:
“Every time I see the video I get sick to my stomach… even low-level amateurs would look at that and say, ‘Tower… what was that?’ I was sloppy. I was telegraphed. I just wanted to rip his head off.”
That level of self-awareness — and hunger — is rare.
His opponent, Josh Trebbien, may be making his bare knuckle debut, but he comes in with strong gym backing at Precision Combat and carries the type of confidence that can make an upset possible.
Why this fight matters:
This is Tower’s chance to prove he isn’t just a fan favorite — he’s a legitimate problem at 185. For Trebbien, it’s an opportunity to shock the region and establish himself immediately in the BK ranks.
🥊 Melanie Timko Looks to Keep Her Momentum Rolling
Melanie Timko vs. Guadalupe Garcia
Pro Boxing — Super Flyweight
Melanie Timko has become one of Nebraska’s fastest-rising boxers — strong technique, clean power, and a growing fanbase behind her. She was originally slated to compete earlier this fall before her opponent scratched, but now she’s back with that same energy and a sharpened mindset.
From our previous interview, Melanie talked about what fuels her:
“When I fight, people show up. That energy you get when the whole crowd is screaming — you can’t describe it. It makes me want to do better every single time.”
Garcia, sitting at 1–0, brings a tricky challenge and a scrappy style. This is a perfect test for Melanie’s composure and combination work as she pushes toward 2026 with big goals.
🥊 Muay Thai Showcase: The Rematch Dalton Ariza Wanted
Dalton Ariza vs. Gift Harding
Amateur Muay Thai — Super Welterweight (154 lbs)
This is a true striker’s matchup — and a rematch Ariza has been asking for.
Ariza comes in at 5–1 with sharp mid-range weapons and improved clinch control. Gift Harding enters as a former TBA Class C Champion, bringing high-level amateur Muay Thai pedigree.
This is one of the best pure kickboxing/Muay Thai fights DCS has booked all year.
Every event streams live and on demand — full cards, replays, and the archive.
Watch on MMA Futures💥 Heavyweight Chaos Incoming
Matt Cochran vs. Austin Coursey
Amateur Muay Thai — Heavyweight
Two massive athletes — Cochran around 340 lbs, Coursey near 280 — meeting in a ring is always a spectacle. Cochran, a brown belt in jiu-jitsu and a Muay Thai TBA champion, has a surprisingly technical style for his size. Coursey is athletic and tough enough to turn this into a firefight.
Expect violence.
🦵 Kickboxing & Muay Thai Undercard Highlights
The undercard is deep with competitive matchups and emerging local talent:
Trey McDougald vs. Titus Humbert
Kickboxing amateur matchup — Humbert enters undefeated and composed.
Noah Clark vs. Tomas Eby
Middleweight kickboxing — two debuts with high-energy styles.
Camdyn Golden vs. Bol Riek
Lightweight kickboxing — Riek has the edge in experience but Golden brings speed.
Robert Rojas III vs. Serin Anderson
Lightweight kickboxing — Rojas brings a clean technical base.
Pheonix Mavropoulos vs. Dre Lopez
Super lightweight Muay Thai — both athletes debuting with strong gym support.
Deion Meyer vs. Max Murray
Middleweight kickboxing — Meyer looks sharp and composed after his first win.
Justin Dean vs. Zachary Ross-Williams
Light heavy kickboxing — a fan-friendly scrap written all over it.
Jordan Theisen vs. Jake Wood
Lightweight Muay Thai — both making their first walks to the ring.
Riley Gomez vs. Cedrick Donaway
Super light Muay Thai — expect speed and volume.
Alex Garcia vs. Gustavo Lopez
Lightweight kickboxing — Garcia carries momentum from a strong camp.
Kafele Mensah vs. DJ Cotton
Kickboxing — both debut athletes hungry to shine early on the card.
🎥 Streaming & Tickets
DCS 103: Ring Rivals 2 streams live on MMA Futures
Tickets available through Dynasty Combat Sports and Nitro Tickets.
📌 Why This Event Matters
This card blends everything that makes DCS special:
- Local stars stepping into bigger moments
- High-level striking talent from across the Midwest
- A historic venue returning to fight promotion
- A fanbase ready to blow the roof off The Grove
And with Tower and Melanie both bringing interview-driven hype this week, the energy around this event is only growing.
