Four GPG Infused MUCF MMA Events Planned for 2013

Branson, MO – November 21, 2012 – Global Proving Ground (GPG), a revolutionary fight organization that enables combat sports athletes to showcase their skills on a global level, recently aligned with Midwest Ultimate Cage Fights (MUCF) to host the industries very first GPG infused event. Thousands of fight fans packed the Branson Hilton Convention Center in Branson, MO on Saturday night for  ‘GPG Presents: MUFC Big Time Branson Rumble’.  The event was so successful that GPG has signed on to host four additional MUFC events in Missouri, to take place in 2013.

‘GPG Presents: MUFC Big Time Branson Rumble’ aired live and FREE on MMAWEEKLY.com and via MSXN.TV in light of Hurricane Sandy. Information for the Global Impact Disaster Relief Fund was mentioned throughout the broadcast to encourage fans that have not been affected by Hurricane Sandy to help those that have. PSA’s on the Wounded Warrior Project also ran during the live broadcast.

According to James Jefferson the founder of GPG, “Words cannot express how happy we are with the outcome of our very first GPG infused event! Tommy Tran (CEO of Midwest Ultimate Cage Fights) and his team were great to work with. We are looking forward to hosting additional GPG infused MUFC events in Missouri in 2013!”

The ‘GPG Presents: MUFC Big Time Branson Rumble’ main card was stacked with 14 action-packed pro bouts. The event featured 11 pro bouts on the MUCF local card and 3 pro bouts on the GPG Global card. MUCF and GPG fighters delivered a night of non-stop MMA action, complete with brutal knockouts and skillful submissions. Hollywood Producer and former UFC Commentator Ben Perry joined MMA legend Dan ‘The Beast’ Severn cage side to call the action! Fans in attendance and fans around the world that tuned in on-line were not disappointed!

Log on to www.GlobalProvingGround.com for full fight results.

According to Tommy Tran, CEO of Midwest Ultimate Cage Fights, “As anticipated, the first GPG infused event was a great success! Everyone at MUCF is extremely excited to be working with GPG and we are looking forward to hosting additional events with them throughout the state of Missouri. GPG has a lot to offer martial arts fighters, from inclusion in GPG infused MMA events to television opportunities. We are very excited to be aligned with them!”

GPG took over the MUCF event following the local card on Saturday night from the ring announcer to the referee and the fighters, bringing a new level of professionalism to the cage. In the true tradition of martial arts, GPG fighters must bow to the referee and to each other both before and after going into battle. This is just one of many unique attributes that makes the organization stand out. At the end of the night, at every GPG infused event, the organization also awards the most impressive warrior on the local card with a two year fight contract. On November 17, Kevin Croom was awarded that honor.

Jefferson concluded with, “At GPG we take pride in taking care of our fighters.  From the small details such as providing our athletes with fight shorts for each GPG event, to the bigger details such as media support and career advancement tools, we have it covered!”  

Fighters signed to the GPG Worldwide fight league will be highlighted on main cards, for well-established regional, national and international promotions. They will also receive guidance and expert advice from martial arts masters such as Grandmaster Ron Van Clief, Relson Gracie and MMA legend Dan “The Beast” Severn, as well as expert legal, financial and public relations advice from a team of elite professionals with decades of experience.

GPG's Worldwide Fight League is also the ONLY MMA league in existence where fans can directly impact a fighter’s future by voting them onto reality shows and other GPG related projects while watching the fights live! 

All fighters signed to GPG Worldwide Fight League will have a “Warrior Island” reality show try-out video posted on the GPG YouTube Channel, along with other entries submitted by elite warriors from all over the world. From there it is up to the fans to vote fighters onto the island! Fans can vote by subscribing to the GPG YouTube Channel and liking their favorite entries.

GPG is a fast-rising combat sports organization with a platform that enables elite fighters of all disciplines to showcase their skills on a global level. The GPG Worldwide Fight League was formed to create additional opportunities for fighters, while helping existing promotions grow the sport. GPG does not compete with existing fight promotions; instead they work with them by infusing their cards with elite GPG fight talent.  

For more information on GPG and the GPG Worldwide Fight League, please visit www.GlobalProvingGround.com. For more information on Midwest Ultimate Cage Fights, please visit www.midwestultimatecagefights.com.

Fighters and fans can follow GPG on Facebook and Twitter. Fans can also view and vote for their favorite GPG fighter video’s on YouTube. If you are a fighter interested in signing with the GPG Worldwide Fight League, please contact Stanley Day at day.s@globalprovingground.com.

About Global Proving Ground (GPG):

Global Proving Ground (GPG) Global Proving Ground is where elite fighters from all over the world come to get noticed! Experience raw talent like never before, as GPG athletes show the combat sports world what they have to offer by demonstrating their fight skills in a very intense 1-2 minute video. The GPG platform gives martial artists of all disciplines the opportunity to get noticed by fans, sponsors, producers, and fight leagues all over the world. GPG fans can directly impact a fighter’s future by voting them onto reality shows and other GPG related projects. Find out more at www.GlobalProvingGround.com!

About GPG Worldwide Fight League:

The GPG Worldwide Fight League tournament-style fighting system is based on three weight classes - lightweight, middleweight and heavyweight, with expanded weight classes to promote better safety for the physiology of the fighter.  The league will host 24 fights on 6 continents including North America, Europe, Asia, Africa, South America and Australia. 

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. Clickhere to view the ‘Warrior Island’ trailer.

Open Casting Call to be Held for Combat Sports Athletes in Myrtle Beach on July 26 for Reality Show Project

Myrtle Beach, SC - July 23, 2012 – Global Proving Ground (GPG), a new revolutionary platform that enables combat sports athletes to showcase their skills on a global level, announced today that additional casting calls will be held both in the U.S. and abroad for the GPG related reality show project. All experienced fighters with a combat sports background are welcome. The next open casting call will take place in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina on July 26, at Carolina Forest Martial Arts.

The first open casting call for this exciting reality show project, hosted by the MMA & Sports Expo ‘Show of Strength’ in Atlantic City, exceeded the creator’s expectations. The casting call drew many elite fighters from a variety of martial arts backgrounds. Hollywood producer/director Ben Perry, who has worked with many A-list celebrities including Chuck Norris and Clint Eastwood, filmed each fighter’s official try-out video.

According to James Jefferson, CEO and Co-Founder of Global Proving Ground,“The first open casting call was a great success. We are happy to announce that additional casting calls will be held in various locations around the globe. During the open casting calls elite combat sports athletes will be filmed by experienced producers, ensuring that each fighter’s reality show try out video is of the highest quality.”

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. Fan votes will determine the final cast for this very exciting Hollywood TV project!

Jefferson had this to add, “Fighters that can’t make it out to one of our open casting calls will still have a chance to make it on the show. Fighters will have the opportunity to submit a reality show try-out video through Global Proving Ground (GPG), a new revolutionary platform where fighters of all disciplines can showcase their skills to promoters, match-makers, sponsors and producers. Full details on GPG will be announced this week, so stay tuned!”

ALL experienced fighters with a combat sports background are encouraged to try out for the reality show. The show’s creator is seeking elite fighters from all over the world. Fighters of all disciplines are welcome; MMA, Kung Fu, Jiu-Jitsu, Karate, Muay Thai, Boxing, K-1 and many others.

The casting call in Myrtle Beach will take place this Thursday, July 26, 2012 at Carolina Forest Martial Arts in the Forest Crossing Shopping Center (4999 Carolina Forest Blvd. Unit-15.) Filming of reality show hopefuls will take place from 10am to 3pm and from 6:30pm to 9:30pm. Training gear will be available for fighter use during filming. Coaches are welcome to attend.

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. Full details on the GPG platform will be announced soon!

The MMA & Sports Expo ‘Show of Strength’ to Host Open Casting Call for Combat Sports Athletes in Atlantic City July 7 - 8

Expo attendees will have the opportunity to meet UFC Legend Dan “The Beast” Severn, 

Mortal Kombat Star Cary Tagawa and Sifu Cliffs Kung Fu Masters!

Atlantic City, NJ – June 25, 2012 – The MMA & Sports Expo ‘Show of Strength’ returns to Atlantic City on July 7, 2012 and for the first time ever will be hosting an open casting call for combat sports athletes. Experienced martial artists will have the unique opportunity be cast in a global combat sports reality television show. The Expo and casting call will take place on the Boardwalk and Beach in Atlantic City, NJ at The Pier Shops at Caesars Casino and Bally’s.

Reality show hopefuls will showcase their skills while being filmed by Hollywood producer/director Ben Perry, who has worked with many A-list celebrities including Chuck Norris and Clint Eastwood. Perry will be filming short videos of each fighter during the casting call, which will serve as the fighter’s official “tryout” video. The casting call is open to fighters that train in all forms of combat.

According to James Jefferson, president of The MMA & Sports Expo, “We have an amazing show planned! We are very excited about the upcoming ‘Show of Strength’ Expo in Atlantic City and to hosting the reality show casting call.  The casting call offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for both up-and-coming and established fighters who are looking for a platform to advance their careers.”

Jefferson went on to say, “ALL experienced fighters with a combat sports background are encouraged to come out. The show’s creator is seeking elite fighters from all over the world. Fighters of all disciplines are welcome; MMA, Kung Fu, Jiu-Jitsu, Karate, Muay Thai, Boxing, K-1 and many others.”

The open casting call will take place July 7-8 during the expo. Fighters must pre-register at 9:00am ET on the boardwalk at the corner of Caesar’s and Bally’s (at the main entrance in front of the beach.) All fighters registered for the casting call will receive free access to the expo.

During the 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 (fan votes will determine the final cast for this very exciting Hollywood TV project!) The MMA & Sports Expo will have training equipment and pads on-hand during filming. Coaches are welcome to attend.

The MMA & Sports Expo will feature celebrities, MMA fighters, World Champion Strongmen, Muscle Beach Bikini & Physique Championships, a BBQ contest with a $50,000 grand prize and seminars hosted by world class instructors including Mortal Kombat Star Cary Tagawa and Sifu Cliffs Kung Fu Masters.  

Attendees will enjoy a thrilling weekend on the Beach in Atlantic City starting at 10:00 am on Saturday, July 7 and ending at 6:00 pm on Sunday, July 8. Expo events include the following:

·         MMA Legends & North American Strongman Teen Nationals

·         Arm Wrestling for Cash

·         Muscle Beach Bikini & Physique Championships

·         Battle of the Beach BBQ & Cooking Contest ($50,000 Prize Value)

·         VIP Celebrity Party Saturday Night on the Pier at Caesars from 9:00  pm to 1:00 am

·         Strongman Beach Bash on Sunday

For a full listing of events scheduled for the July 7-8 MMA & Sports Expo, to purchase tickets, or to register as an athlete, please visit  www.MMAsportsExpo.com. Tickets will also be available for $20.00 at the door and includes the BBQ contest and tasting (tickets for kids 12 and under are $5.00). Tickets for the VIP Party are available for $99.00. VIP Party ticket price includes food. For more information, please call 609-923-2663. 

About the MMA & Sports Expo:

The MMA & Sports Expo ‘Show of Strength’ features world class lifters, old time feats of strength, seminars and vendors showcasing your favorite fight gear.  Always open to the public, the Expo is a one-stop shop for all the latest trends in sports gear, fitness equipment, apparel and nutritional supplements.