ROUND 5 RELEASES ULTIMATE COLLECTOR SERIES 9 FEATURING NICK DIAZ, DON "THE PREDATOR" FRYE, AND JASON "MAYHEM" MILLER

Markham, ON (May 1st, 2012) – Round 5 President Damon Lau announces the release of the Ultimate Collector Series 9 featuring brand new fighters to the Round 5 collection, including two PRIDE tributes, and a Championship Edition available today.

The "Ultimate Collector" Series 9 is headlined by a limited edition debut of UFC and Pride great Don "The Predator" Frye, featuring his iconic mustache and American flag shorts. An exclusive UFC edition, limited to 750 pieces, commemorates Frye's championship run through the David and Goliath Tournament staged at UFC VIII. Each figure is individually numbered and wrapped in retro packaging that features an autograph from The Predator on the back.

Series 9 also marks the first Round 5 appearance by welterweight fan-favorite Nick Diaz. Series 9 will feature a standard Diaz figure, a limited edition PRIDE version, and a Diaz brother two-pack pairing Nick with his brother Nate Diaz.

In addition to Nick Diaz, Series 9 features the debuts of newly crowned UFC lightweight champion Ben "Smooth" Henderson, The Ultimate Fighter alumnus Chris "The Crippler" Leben, and Jason "Mayhem" Miller. Rounding out Series 9 is an updated Championship Edition of Cain Velasquez, paying tribute to his victory over Brock Lesnar at UFC 121 to claim the UFC heavyweight title.

"If I had to describe this Series in one word, it would be 'entertaining'," says Lau. "We've included some of the most colorful personalities in the sport in this release, as well as some past and present champions."

As with previous Ultimate Collector Series releases, each figure in Series 9 arrives on shelves in protective UFC-themed packaging, containing a short bio detailing each fighter.

"Ultimate Collector" Series 9 will be available in May at Walmart and Toys r Us in Canada, and FYE in the United States.

ABOUT ROUND 5 CORPORATION – Round 5 is the premier manufacturer of officially licensed collectible figures based on the hottest sports and entertainment properties in the world. With a vast line of figures based on the most popular personalities in the sport of mixed martial arts and a new series of Bruce Lee-branded characters, Round 5 caters to a discerning market passionate about sports, entertainment and limited-edition collectibles. For more information, visit Round 5 on the web at www.round5mma.com

Seventeen Additional MMA Stars Announced for The MMA Show Live in Birmingham

Birmingham, UK – March 26, 2012 – It was confirmed today that another plethora of UFC and MMA stars have been added to The MMA Show Live. The event is being held May 12 -13 at The NEC in Birmingham alongside The Martial Arts Show Live.





Mark Munoz, Alexander Gustaffson, Phil DeFries, Vaughan Lee, Diego Sanchez, Thiago Alves, Chris Leben, Alessio Sakara, Matt Mitrione, John Maguire, Neil Grove, Rob Sinclair, Marloes Coenen, Sergei Kharitonov plus World renowned coaches Jon Chaimberg, Martin De Jong and Kenny Johnsonhave all joined the roster for the largest MMA fan expo ever to be held in Europe.



They join a star studded lineup that includes the likes of Dan Henderson, Rashad Evans, Michael Bisping and Jake Shields, giving fans access to more top level UFC and MMA talent than any MMA show of its kind ever to be held in Europe.



Liam Fisher, the organizer of The MMA Show Live stated, “It is beyond a dream to see so many top level MMA fighters, personalities and coaches all at one show in the UK ...and it doesn’t end there! On Tuesday, we will be announcing the final two names for the show – a current UFC champion and a former UFC champion. It doesn’t get any better than this!”



The final two A-list fighters for The MMA Show Live roster will be announcedtomorrow at 6pm GMT exclusively through the shows Official Facebook Page at www.facebook.com/themmashowlive .





Additionally, the official MMA Show Live website www.themmashowlive.com will re-launch tomorrow (March 27) at 6pm GMT with a brand new design and will list the full schedule for The MMA Show Live weekend.



The confirmed line-up for the MMA Show is as follows:

(The final two fighters will be announced tomorrow at 6pm GMT at www.facebook.com/themmashowlive )



Dan Henderson (UFC)

Michael Bisping (UFC)

Rashad Evans (UFC)

Mark Munoz (UFC)

Sean Sherk (UFC)

Brittney Palmer (UFC)

Chandella Powell (UFC)

Diego Sanchez (UFC)

Thiago Alves (UFC)

Thiago Silva (UFC)

Kenny Florian (UFC)

Jake Shields (UFC)
Paul Daley (Strkeforce)

Alexander Gustaffson (UFC)

Matt Mitrione (UFC)

Alessio Sakara (UFC)
Brendan Schaub (UFC)
Rory MacDonald (UFC)
Chris Leben (UFC)

Phil DeFries (UFC)

Vaughan Lee (UFC)

John Maguire (UFC)

Neil Grove (UFC, Bellator, Super Fight League)

Rob Sinclair (BAMMA)

Marloes Coenen (Strikeforce, Invictus)

Sergei Kharitonov (Strikeforce, PRIDE)
Jimmy Wallhead (Bellator)
Jimi Manuwa (BAMMA)
Jack Marshman (BAMMA)
Andre Winner (BAMMA)
Tim Radcliffe (UCMMA)
Vladimir Matyushenko (UFC)
Brad Pickett (UFC)
Jason Young (UFC)
Ross Pearson (UFC)
Dean Amasinger (KSW)
Che Mills (UFC)
Simeon Thoresen (UFC)
Tom 'Kong' Watson (BAMMA)
Ian 'The Machine' Freeman (UFC, Cage Rage)
Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou (UFC, PRIDE and DREAM)

Stephen ‘Wonderboy’ Thompson (UFC)

Jorge Rivera (UFC)

Frank Trigg (UFC, PRIDE)

Mark Coleman (UFC, PRIDE)

Keith Jardine (Strikeforce)

Dan Severn (UFC, PRIDE, Cage Rage, WEC)

Marc Goddard (UFC Referee)

Gareth A Davies (The Daily Telegraph, ESPN)

Jon Chaimberg (Jackson’s MMA)

Kenny Johnson (BOLT Wrestling)

Martin De Jong (Golden Glory)



Tickets are available now from The Ticket Factory at http://bit.ly/xXUcfa or from the 24 hour ticket hotline on 0844 338 0338.



For more information on The MMA Show Live, please go to http://www.themmashowlive.com/ . Fans can also follow The MMA Show Live on Twitter at www.twitter.com/themmashowlive  and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/themmashowlive .







About The MMA Show Live:



The MMA Show Live is a bi-yearly interactive fan experience dedicated to mixed martial arts from around the World. Populating a second hall at the NEC in Birmingham alongside The Martial Arts Show Live, The MMA Show Live consists of five training areas where some of the biggest names in the business will host special group training sessions, a huge stage & screen for Q&A sessions, an autograph zone where fans can meet their favorite fighters and exhibition stands where some of the biggest brands in MMA will be selling merchandise and much, much more.