BLACKBELT TV EXPANDS INTO EASTERN EUROPE WITH LAUNCH ON UPC DIRECT

“Kicks, Flicks & Chicks” continues worldwide expansion into Romania, Hungary, Czech Republic, and Slovakia

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Santa Monica, CA – February 24, 2014 - Blackbelt TV, the world’s martial arts television network, launches in Romania, Hungary, Czech Republic, and Slovakia, March 10th on UPC Direct. Blackbelt TV broadcasts the best fight leagues, martial arts movies, Hollywood celebrities, lifestyle programming and original programming related to martial arts. Gorgeous presenters, called Fight Jocks, host the channel. Larry Kasanoff, the producer of the Mortal Kombat film series, created the channel. UPC Direct is a high quality provider of satellite television to Central and Eastern Europe.  The company services subscribers in Czech Republic, Slovakia, Romania and Hungary.  They are located in Luxembourg and owned by Liberty Global. “We are thrilled to be launching on UPC Direct in such a wonderful fight market.  We now can bring Central and Eastern European fights to the world and bring the best martial arts fights from around the world to Central and Eastern Europe.” says Larry Kasanoff, Chairman and CEO of Blackbelt TV. Blackbelt TV is The World’s Martial Arts Television Network, bringing you the best fight leagues, martial arts movies, and tons of original martial arts programming. The channel was created by Larry Kasanoff, the producer of the Mortal Kombat film series. Blackbelt TV is hosted by stunning girls called Fight Jocks. Kicks, Flicks, & Chicks 24/7!

Bellator’s February 28th Card From Santa Ana Star Center Complete: M’Pumbu Battles Attila Vegh for Light Heavyweight World Title, Plus Spectacular Lightweight Semifinals

Newport Beach, CA. (February 18, 2013) – As reigning Bellator MMA Light Heavyweight Champion Christian M’Pumbu prepares to defend his title against dominating Slovakian finisher Attila Vegh on February 28^th, nine additional fights have been set as Bellator MMA travels to Albuquerque, New Mexico’s Santa Ana Star Center live on Spike TV.

Tickets for the event are on sale now and range from $25-$90. Tickets can be purchased at ComcastTix.com, Bellator.com or by visiting The Santa Ana Star Center box office. The event will broadcast LIVE starting at 8 p.m. MST on Spike, as well as in Spanish language on mun2. The preliminary card will be streamed LIVE and FREE on Spike.com starting at 6 p.m. MST.

The night will feature the Semifinals of Bellator MMA’s Lightweight Tournament as “The Caveman” David Rickels looks to keep the momentum going with a win over tournament newcomer Jason Fischer, who replaces an injured Tiger Sarnavskiy. With a combined 18-2 record between the two, both veterans are looking to punch their ticket to the Finals and capture their $100,000 Tournament prize.

The other side of the bracket will feature Chicago’s Will Brooks, who brings his spotless 9-0 record to the Bellator cage as he meets Saad Awad, who collected a huge quarterfinal victory with a vicious first round knockout earlier this season. For Brooks, the chance to continue through The Toughest Tournament in Sports and lock up his title shot is the only thing on the 26 year olds mind.

“This is what I’ve been working so hard for my entire career, and I just have to continue on this path and make my mark on the division and Bellator,” Brooks said. “Saad is a tough guy, but with my wrestling base and skills, I know what I have to do to get the win and just continue onto the Finals.”

Longtime Bellator veteran and Arizona native Ed “Wild” West is back and gunning for victory as he takes on Santa Fe’s own Josh Montoya in a bantamweight affair. A fan favorite wherever he fights, West is counting down the days until his Bellator return on February 28^th.

“I just want to get back in that cage and remind everyone again what “Wild” West is all about,” West said. “I always like to put on a show, and nothing is going to change on February 28^th.”

The night will also feature a collection of preliminary card action full of New Mexcio’s best talent, held in conjunction with Orthrus Promotions. 18-time world boxing champion Holly Holm will make her long awaited Bellator debut as the Albuquerque native will battle Katie Merrill at 135 pounds. Known across combat sports as one of the greatest female boxers of all time, Holm is looking to make a statement in her Bellator debut.   

The full card for Bellator MMA from Albuquerque’s Santa Ana Star Center can be found below:

MAIN CARD:

Bellator MMA Light Heavyweight Title Fight: Christian M’Pumbu vs. Attila Vegh

Lightweight Tournament Semifinal Fight: Jason Fischer vs. David Rickels

Lightweight Tournament Semifinal Fight: Saad Awad vs. Will Brooks

Bantamweight Feature Fight: Ed West vs. Josh Montoya

PRELIMINARY CARD:

Women’s Feature Fight: Holly Holm vs. Katie Merrill

Lightweight Feature Fight: Blas Avena vs. Lenny Lovato

Middleweight Feature Fight: BrennanWard vs. Vadiano La Luz

Bantamweight Feature Fight: Russell Wilson vs. Felipe Chavez

Heavyweight Feature Fight: Josh Appelt vs. Josh Lanier

Bantamweight Feature Fight: Adrian Cruz vs. Nick Gonzalez 

For more information, visit Bellator.com, follow Bellator on Twitter @BellatorMMA, follow Bellator Chairman & CEO Bjorn Rebney @BjornRebney and check out Bellator on Facebook at www.facebook.com/BellatorMMA 

MADOC HEAVYWEIGHT DILLON CARMAN TO FACE TOUGH SLOVAK PETER ERDOS

“Big Country” Set For Big Challenge December 1st at Mississauga’s Hershey Centre

MISSISSAUGA, ON. (Saturday, November 10, 2012) – On Saturday, December 1st at Mississauga’s Hershey Centre, one of Canada’s top heavyweight prospects, Dillon “Big Country” Carman (4-1, 3 KO’s), of Madoc, Ontario will step into the ring against hard-hitting spoiler Peter Erdos (5-1-1, 2 KO’s) of Slovakia, in what promises to be a six round heavyweight war.

 

Carmen, who trains out of Mississauga, Ontario, is coming off a crowd pleasing 2nd round annihilation on Sept 8th of former NFL defensive end Alain Kashama. 

The chiseled Erdos, however, promises to be anything but an easy walk through coming off a highlight reel worthy destruction of his own, a first round blasting of Janos Kikilaji on October 27th in Budapest, Hungary. 

“This is the type of fight that fans love,” said Tyler Buxton of United Promotions. 

“Two hard-hitting heavyweight prospects risking everything. You can’t ask for more than that.”