MMA Fighters Needed NYC Feb 16th & 17th

Attention Amateur MMA Fighters would you like to fight for GPG in New York City on Saturday Feb 16th and Sunday Feb 17th.  Click Here   World class combat sports come to NYC this February 16 & 17, 2013 as FILA and the MMA World Expo usher in the United State's inaugural Amateur MMA Tournament.    Direct Questions email GPG VP of Fighter Development Tom Sconzo at totalfighting@optimum.net  or call Tom at 516-458-9525 FILA, which is based in Switzerland and governs Olympic wrestling and numerous other non-Olympic styles, including amateur MMA, will be overseeing the action together with Paul Paone, MMA World Expo Founder and incoming president for FILA's first State Amateur MMA Association. Serving as a true international testing ground, amateur MMA fighters will converge at the Jacob Javits Center to test their skills & become ranked through the oldest and most recognized international combat sports federation in the world. The invitational  tournament will feature 6 weight classes over 2 days of competition with schools and athletes,earning charter membership into the NYS Amateur MMA Association.The event offers MMA athletes from North America the unique opportunity to take their first step in an exciting journey that doesn't end with a medal, but rather allows athletes to earn their way via a structured pathway to potential semi-pro and pro status.SATURDAY, February 16th Weight Classes needed.  135 lbs Men's 155 lbs Men's 185 lbs Men's SUNDAY, February 17th 170 lbs Men's 205 lbs Men's 135 lbs Women's  If you need your Physical contact Dr Ralph Polofsky prefight.medical@gmail.com

Global Proving Ground world -wide fight league to hold tryouts for realty TV show at MMA World Expo. February 4th   2013 New York, NY On Saturday Feb 16th and Sunday Feb 17th Global Proving Ground will be holding a fighter casting call at the exciting MMA World Expo at the JACOB JAVITS CENTER, Hall 1B, West 36th Street and 11th Ave- New York, NY 10001 On Saturday stop at the Global Proving Ground booth and register for the casting call.  Interviews will be done on Saturday and Sunday.  Full Tryout with Sparring and Ground work will be on Sunday February 17th from 12:30 to 4:30pm on the mats in front of the Global Proving Ground booth.  For more info go to GlobalProvingGround.com All competitors that plan to attend open castings for GPG's Warrior Island are encouraged to RSVP in advance. Every competitor that registers in advance will receive an email confirmation along with a questionnaire that will help them prepare for the casting call. Fighters attending the MMA World Expo in New York can pre-register by emailing James Jefferson at jefferson.j@globalprovingground.com.   Each fighter that tries out gets a VOTE FOR ME global proving ground T shirt with QR code to help fans vote for them. During each open casting call, reality show hopefuls will be required to demonstrate their fighting skills and tell the world why fight fans should vote them onto the show in an intense 1-2 minute video. ALL experienced fighters with a combat sports background are encouraged to try out. Training gear will be available for fighter use during filming. Coaches are welcome to attend. All Fighters and their guests make sure to get your ticket for the Expo and meet us at the Global Proving Ground booth. About Global Proving Ground (GPG): Global Proving Ground (GPG) is the ideal platform for fighters of all martial arts disciplines to showcase their skills on a global level. It is THE place for promoters, sponsors, television producers, match makers and fight managers to discover new elite fight talent. GPG offers skilled combat sports athletes of all disciplines useful tools to help showcase their skills and advance their careers. It is also a place for fans to show support for their favorite amateur and professional fighters. About Warrior Island: The exciting reality based combat sports TV show 'Warrior Island', created by James Jefferson and directed by Hollywood veteran Ben Perry, will put 16 elite fighters on an island in the Pacific Ocean. Each week the fighters will battle one another to stay on the island and compete for international stardom, bragging rights, and a significant grand prize. The 16 fighters that go to the island will be determined by fan votes. Fans can vote for their favorite GPG fighter by subscribing to the GPG YouTube Channel and clicking the 'like' button attached to their favorite videos. Click here to view the 'Warrior Island' trailer.