A1 COMBAT 28 FRIDAY JUNE 20 2025 CHUMASH CASINO S

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Kody Vogels vs. Shane Collins — A1 Combat 28 Featherweight Title Showdown

Event: Main Event of A1 Combat 28 (Vacant Featherweight Championship)

Date/Venue: June 20, 2025 @ Chumash Casino, Santa Ynez, CA

Background: The title is vacant because Bruno Souza, team-mate of Shane Collins, recently relinquished his Featherweight belt to give Collins a shot at the title.

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Kody Vogels (Team Alpha Male)

Age/Record: Born October 28, 1993; currently 6‑2‑0 with a 1‑fight winning streak.

Weight Class: 145 lb – Featherweight. He’s ranked #25 in California and #51 in US West.

Finishing Stats:

TKO/KO: 2 wins – ~33% of his victories

Submission: 1 win, 1 loss – ~17% of wins

Decision: 3 wins, 1 loss – ~50% of wins

Key Wins:

Decision win over Kevin Boehm at A1C 20

Decision win over Carlos Figueroa at A1C 26

Team & Training Partners: Trains with Team Alpha Male in Sacramento.

Rankings & Aspirations: Highly ranked regionally, positioned for the title fight; a win here could attract attention from larger promotions.

What’s at Stake: Winning this title would mark his first pro championship, improving his prestige and possibly earning him UFC or other major promotion interest.

Shane Collins (Team Cobra MMA)

Age/Record: Born March 8, 2000; 3‑0‑0 undefeated in pro featherweight (also 3‑0 amateur submission win).

Weight Class: 145 lb – Featherweight. Ranked #30 in California and #58 in US West.

Finishing Stats:

Not specifically listed in KO/sub/decision breakdown, but notable finishes:

R2 TKO vs. Sal Bruno (A1C 21)

R2 Submission vs. James Guidry (A1C 26)

This suggests a mix of finishes across two different methods (striking and grappling).

Team & Training Partners: Trains under Team Cobra MMA in L.A.

Key Wins:

TKO win over Sal Bruno at A1C 21

Submission win over James Guidry at A1C 26

Rankings & Aspirations: High regional rank; riding a 3‑fight pro win streak.

What’s at Stake: A first professional title and an undefeated pro record would significantly boost his profile. With a teammate briefly holding the belt, Collins may already have support for a future UFC or Bellator appearance.

Co-Main Event: Jose "Frogster" Estrada vs Samuel Alvarez

Lightweight Bout – 155 lbs

Two lightweight veterans collide in the co-main event at A1 Combat 28 as Jose “Frogster” Estrada takes on the durable and game Samuel Alvarez. With both men coming off strong performances and surging in the California rankings, this is a crucial matchup for the A1 Combat lightweight landscape.

Jose “Frogster” Estrada

• Age: 27
• Record: 8-6
• City: Ventura, CA
  Finish Breakdown: 3 wins by KO/TKO, 2 by submission, 1 by decision
• Finishing Rate: 83%
• Weight Class: Lightweight (155 lbs)
• Instagram: @frogstermma
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• What’s at Stake: With a win here, Frogster can establish himself as one of the top lightweights in California.
  
  

Samuel “The Alley Cat” Alvarez

• Age: 29
• Record: 10-7
• City: Stockton, CA
• Team: Gracie Fighter Stockton
• Teammates: Carlos Figueroa, Ernie Juarez
• Finish Breakdown: 2 wins by KO/TKO, 1 by submission, 2 by decision
• Finishing Rate: 60%
• Weight Class: Lightweight (155 lbs)
  

What’s at Stake

This co-main event is a classic NorCal vs SoCal showdown between two hungry lightweights looking to break through to the next level.

• “The Alley Cat” Samuel Alvarez is a lengthy striker with jiu jitsu in his arsenal. He enjoys trash talking his opponents as he beats them down.
  
  
• “Frogster” Jose Estrada has shown he is a bully style in the cage and relies on his heavy strikes and forward action to push the pace. He gave the champion everything he could handle in a highly contested bout. Frosgster will be looking to get back into title contention with a victory here. 

Don’t blink – both fighters bring aggressive, fan-friendly styles that promise action from bell to bell.

Co-Main Event: Jose "Frogster" Estrada vs Samuel Alvarez

Lightweight Bout – 155 lbs

Two lightweight veterans collide in the co-main event at A1 Combat 28 as Jose “Frogster” Estrada takes on the durable and game Samuel Alvarez. With both men coming off strong performances and surging in the California rankings, this is a crucial matchup for the A1 Combat lightweight landscape.

Jose “Frogster” Estrada

• Age: 27
• Record: 8-6
• City: Ventura, CA
  Finish Breakdown: 3 wins by KO/TKO, 2 by submission, 1 by decision
• Finishing Rate: 83%
• Weight Class: Lightweight (155 lbs)
• Instagram: @frogstermma
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• What’s at Stake: With a win here, Frogster can establish himself as one of the top lightweights in California.
  
  

Samuel “The Alley Cat” Alvarez

• Age: 29
• Record: 10-7
• City: Stockton, CA
• Team: Gracie Fighter Stockton
• Teammates: Carlos Figueroa, Ernie Juarez
• Finish Breakdown: 2 wins by KO/TKO, 1 by submission, 2 by decision
• Finishing Rate: 60%
• Weight Class: Lightweight (155 lbs)
  

What’s at Stake

This co-main event is a classic NorCal vs SoCal showdown between two hungry lightweights looking to break through to the next level.

• “The Alley Cat” Samuel Alvarez is a lengthy striker with jiu jitsu in his arsenal. He enjoys trash talking his opponents as he beats them down.
  
  
• “Frogster” Jose Estrada has shown he is a bully style in the cage and relies on his heavy strikes and forward action to push the pace. He gave the champion everything he could handle in a highly contested bout. Frosgster will be looking to get back into title contention with a victory here. 

Don’t blink – both fighters bring aggressive, fan-friendly styles that promise action from bell to bell.