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GRACIE TO BRING OPEN NO-GI TOURNAMENT TO THE MMA
WORLD EXPO
 The
2nd Annual MMA WORLD EXPO, taking place on its new dates of Friday,
November 12th and Saturday, November 13th, is adding live
competition to its line-up led by the Renzo Gracie Open No-Gi 2010
tournament, featuring over 1,000 martial artists vying for the top
spot in over 60 divisions.
"It is a great honor to host the renowned Renzo Gracie tournament,
and I am especially excited for the fans and athletes who'll have
the opportunity to watch and participate in such a high-caliber
event," said Paul Paone, MMA World Expo's founder and director.
"The Renzo Gracie Academy is excited to be a part of the MMA World
Expo and for the opportunity to further demonstrate the significance
of the ground game in mixed martial arts, especially Brazilian
Jiu-Jitsu," said Renzo Gracie, the legendary martial artist.
The tournament runs both show days and spectator fees are included
with expo admission. Competitor registration is available at
www.renzogracie.com
Muay Thai Bouts and New Take-Down Tournament Take-On Productions, in
association with The WAT, will be presenting an all-star card of
professional and amateur Muay Thai fights in center-ring action for
attendees of the 2010 MMA World Expo. Both standing room and
reserved seating will be available for the scheduled bouts set to
take place on both show days.
Rounding out the live action will be a No-Gi Take Down tournament
which will pit various styles of martial artists against one another
in a bid to take their opponent to the mat. "In most MMA fights, a
key component to a successful outing is the take down," said
tournament director, Mark Yehia of Elite Plus Fitness and added, "MMA
fighters have to find ways of mastering this maneuver to win." The
tournament will be a point-based competition and will offer five
weight-divisions. The event will take place on Saturday, November
13th.
Live Demos, Seminars and Signings
Live martial arts demonstrations, led by the industry's most
well-known instructors and fighters, will take place on the
center-stage mats. This year's event will feature extended
presentations with new and returning demo presenters including: Kru
Phil Nurse, Renzo Gracie, Marcello Garcia, Vitor Shaolin Ribeiro,
Jimmy Pedro, and others pros. Spectators will be treated to
demonstrations representing multiple disciplines of martial arts
including: wrestling, jiu-jitsu, Muay Thai, judo and more.
Also featured at MMA World Expo 2010 will be seminars and panel
discussions on mixed martial arts topics including: "State of MMA:
Past, Present and Future" led by Eddie Goldman, MMA sports
journalist; "MMA Injuries: Treatment and Prevention," led by Dr.
Mark McLaughlin, world-renowned neuro-surgeon, and several business
seminars and workshops for mixed martial arts businesses led by
track sponsor, MMA BUSINESS magazine.
"MMA Business is excited to be partnering with the MMA World Expo as
sponsor of the Business Track seminars that are geared toward gym
owners, distributors and MMA businesses," explained Richard
Hendricks, Publisher of MMA Business magazine. "MMA World Expo has
become one of the industry's premier events on the East Coast, and
as the leading B2B publication serving this market, it makes sense
for us to work together in growing both the sport and the business
of Mixed Martial Arts."
MMA's superstars, including Bellator Fighting Championship's
top-ranked fighters, will once again return to the spotlighted cage
to offer up-and-close visits for fans. Appearances by Wanderlei
Silva and Matt Hughes among others were one of the 2009show's
highlights. 2010 photo and autograph signings will once again be
offered throughout the course of the event. A full listing of
featured fighter names will be announced shortly.
MSG Sports Partnership
Following the MMA World Expo's successful debut last October, the
2010 event is now expanding its marketing reach through a
promotional partnership with MSG Sports. This joint promotion,
incorporating Madison Square Garden's various sports and media
platforms, will provide significant marketing exposure in the New
York metropolitan area.
All tournaments, sessions and demos are included with admission
price. Signings may carry an additional fee. Tickets will go on
sales shortly, please check our website: www.mmaworldexpo.com for
more information. |
