Big Dawg 11 for Merced fans

Getting to Fresno from Merced

Merced fans run 99 south for about an hour toward Fresno, main-event nights are the usual trip, and group blocks help if you are coming down from campus.

UC Merced changed the city's fight audience. Merced sends us a younger ticket buyer than anywhere else, and they buy in groups, late, and for main events specifically.

Fight-night essentials

• 18+ with valid photo ID, no exceptions.
• Clear-bag policy at every arena we promote in.
• Tickets are digital, screenshots are not accepted at the gate.
• Merch tables open when doors open and sell out most nights.

Who's fighting

• Ray Solis vs. Hector MorenoMiddleweight, Main event
• Danny Cruz vs. Beto LopezLightweight

Merced fan questions

How far is Big Dawg 11 from Merced?

Save Mart Center, Fresno is 1 hr from fresno from Merced, roughly 55 miles. Doors open at 6:00 PM and first bell is 7:00 PM.

Does Big Dawg have a location in Merced?

No. Fresno is our only location, roughly an hour south of Merced on Highway 99.

Do you offer student group tickets near UC Merced?

Group rates apply to any block of ten or more, students included. Email bigdawgbareknuckleboxing@gmail.com before general on-sale with your headcount.

How do Merced fighters manage the drive to camp?

Merced athletes use the compressed schedule, two longer in-person days in Fresno per week, with film review handled remotely between sessions.