Unified Combat League Inks Two Television Broadcast Deals

 

Kamloops, BC (February 14, 2014) – In 2013, Unified Combat League (UCL) became the first fight promotion to successfully obtain approval to host professional MMA events in Kamloops, BC. In early 2014, UCL released details on ‘UCL 20 Ascension’, the very first MMA event to ever be held in the city. Today UCL is proud to announce that they have inked not one, but two, television broadcast deals and will be broadcasting ‘UCL 20 Ascension’ via tape delay on United Fight Alliance (UFA) and The Fight Network.

UCL 20 Ascension’  will take place on February 22, 2014 at the Tournament Capitol Centre in Kamloops, BC and is expected to sell out. Through the newly inked television broadcast deals, the highly anticipated event will reach millions of homes in the United States and abroad. Emmy award winning host and MMA personality Jordan “Jay” Adams will join A.K.A. fighter Zack Lari cage side to call the action for the broadcast. Air dates and times will be announced shortly after the event.  

According to UCL President Jesse Eller, “Words cannot express how excited we are about the signing of the broadcast deals. We want to share this exciting UCL event with fans everywhere and that is exactly what this allows us to do.  Between UFA and The Fight Network we will reach millions of fans in the U.S. and Internationally.” Eller Stated.

UFA is a one hour MMA and Entertainment program that broadcasts to over 100 million homes and sports establishments, airing nationally on DIRECTV, Dish Network, Punch TV and ATT U-Verse and locally on ROOT SPORTS, Comcast Sports Net Chicago, Comcast Sports Net New York and Tuff TV.  

The Fight Network is Canada's only TV channel dedicated to complete coverage of combat sports, including fights, fighters, fight news and fight lifestyle. The channel is carried nationally on all major cable, satellite and telco systems in Canada and also airs in over 30 countries in Europe, North Africa and the Middle East.

Eller went on to say, “We are always looking for ways to generate exposure for the elite fighters that compete under our banner. What better way to do that than to provide them with international television exposure! This is going to be a stellar year for our organization. Stay tuned, because we are just getting started!”

‘UCL 20 Ascension’ will feature two professional bouts and seven high level amateur bouts.  The pro card is set up ‘battle of the border’ style, pitting BC fighters against American challengers.  See the full line-up below.

 

*Full ‘UCL 20 Ascension’ Fight Card:

Main Card:

Sabah Fadai vs. Andrew Bard

Jamie Siraj vs. Jordan Mackin

Undercard:

Mikel Dupont vs. Michael Heppner

Derek Apps vs. Herb Moon

Walter Barrios vs. Patrick Ward

Laine Keyes vs. Devon Brown

Mathew Blaire vs. Delton Mosley

Jaxson Stead vs. Bryan Janzen

Mitch Burke vs. Kenny Pope

*Card Subject to Change

Join UCL on February 22, 2014 at the Tournament Capitol Centre in Kamloops, BC for a night of non-stop MMA action! Fans can purchase tickets for this historic event at the Tournament Capital Center box office or online at www.unifiedcombatleague.com. General admission tickets are $40, premium floor seats are $70 and premium cage side seats are $100. Cage side tickets are sold out! 

For more information on UCL, please visitwww.unifiedcombatleague.com. Fans can also follow UCL onFacebook.

 

About Unified Combat League (UCL):

Unified Combat League (UCL) is a fast-rising Northwest based MMA promotion that hosts high quality MMA events in both the U.S. and Canada. UCL delivers a multifaceted approach to the sport of MMA by offering distinct national platforms for elite amateur and pro fighters in both the U.S and Canada. UCL's amateur shows act as a springboard for the best amateur MMA talent in North America, giving them an arena to showcase their skills and opportunities to build solid fight records.  UCL's high-profile Pro-Am events showcase the best-of-the best from both levels. UCL also has plans to launch a tournament style UCL MMA division in the summer of 2014 that will be a huge motivator for elite fighters in multiple regions. Stay tuned for more information! To learn more visitwww.unifiedcombatleague.com.

Unified Combat League (UCL) Announces Full Line-up for ‘UCL 20 Ascension’

Kamloops, BC (January 30, 2014) – Unified Combat League (UCL), a popular Northwest based fight promotion, is gearing up for another exciting night of MMA action! ‘UCL 20 Ascension’  will be the first MMA event to ever be held in Kamloops, BC. The historic event will take place on February 22, 2014 at the Tournament Capitol Centre in Kamloops. Fans are encouraged to purchase tickets early, as this highly anticipated event is expected to sell out quickly. There are only a few cage side seats left! 

According to UCL President, Jesse Eller, “We are honored to be the first fight promotion to get approval to host premium MMA events in Kamloops, BC. Fight fans in Kamloops have been waiting a long time for this and we went above and beyond to make sure it was worth the wait! We put together a stellar fight card stacked with compelling match-ups and local fan favorites. They will not be disappointed!"

‘UCL 20 Ascension’ will feature three professional bouts and seven high level amateur bouts.  The pro card is set up ‘battle of the border’ style, pitting BC fighters against American challengers. On the amateur portion of the card, local Kamloops fighters will take on opponents from Vernon, Penticton, Kelowna, Revelstoke, Calgary and Merritt!

*Full ‘UCL 20 Ascension’ Fight Card:

Main Card:

Myles Merola vs. Richie Whitson

Morgan Littlechild vs. Josh Gow

Jamie Siraj vs. Jordan Mackin

Undercard:

Mikel Dupont vs. Michael Heppner

Derek Apps vs. Herb Moon

Walter Barrios vs. Patrick Ward

Laine Keyes vs. Devon Brown

Mathew Blaire vs. Delton Mosley

Jaxson Stead vs. Bryan Janzen

Mitch Burke vs. Kenny Pope

*Card Subject to Change

Join UCL on February 22, 2014 at the Tournament Capitol Centre in Kamloops, BC for a night of non-stop MMA action! Tickets for ‘UCL 20 Ascension’  are on sale now! Fans can purchase tickets for this historic event at www.unifiedcombatleague.com or at any Ticket Web location.  General admission tickets are $40, premium floor seats are $70 and premium cage side seats are $100. Cage side tickets are almost sold out! 

For more information, please visit www.unifiedcombatleague.com or follow UCL on Facebook at www.facebook.com/UnifiedCombatLeague.

About Unified Combat League (UCL):

Unified Combat League (UCL) is a fast-rising Northwest based MMA promotion that hosts high quality MMA events in both the U.S. and Canada. UCL delivers a multifaceted approach to the sport of MMA by offering distinct national platforms for elite amateur and pro fighters in both the U.S and Canada. UCL's amateur shows act as a springboard for the best amateur MMA talent in North America, giving them an arena to showcase their skills and opportunities to build solid fight records.  UCL's high-profile Pro-Am events showcase the best-of-the best from both levels. UCL also has plans to launch a tournament style UCL MMA division in the summer of 2014 that will be a huge motivator for elite fighters in multiple regions. Stay tuned for more information! To learn more visitwww.unifiedcombatleague.com.

Unified Combat League (UCL) Brings MMA to Kamloops, BC on February 22 with ‘UCL 20 Ascension’

 

Kamloops, BC (January 15, 2014) – Kamloops fight fans get ready, the wait is over! Unified Combat League (UCL), a popular Northwest based fight promotion, will be hosting the first MMA event to ever be held in Kamloops, BC. ‘UCL 20 Ascension’ will take place on February 22, 2014 at the Tournament Capitol Centre. The fight card is stacked with elite professional and amateur fighters from Canada and the U.S.  WSOF lightweight Myles Merola and Season 9 Ultimate Fighter Alum Richie Whitson will headline the historic event.

 

According to UCL President, Jesse Eller, “We are very proud and excited to be the first fight promotion to host a premium MMA event in Kamloops, BC. Fight fans in Kamloops have been waiting for MMA to come to their city for a very long time. Words cannot express how excited we are to finally be able to make it happen!” 

 

When UCL first approached Kamloops almost two years ago, the city had no interest in bringing the MMA “element” into their venues.  It wasn’t clear why they were initially opposed to the idea, but UCL did not give up. They continued to pursue the opportunity and their persistence paid off. When the provincial athletic commission took over sanctioning in Kamloops, the city council took another vote and UCL was finally given the green light.  

 

Eller went on to say, “Getting approval to host MMA events in Kamloops is a huge victory for us and for the fans! We put together a stellar card for this event. UCL 20 Ascension’ is stacked with local fan favorites and elite U.S. contenders. The fans will not be disappointed!

 

‘UCL 20 Ascension’ will feature three professional bouts and nine high level amateur bouts.  The pro card is set up ‘battle of the border’ style, pitting BC fighters against American challengers. On the amateur portion of the card, local Kamloops fighters will take on opponents from Vernon, Penticton, Kelowna, Revelstoke, Calgary and Merritt! The full ‘UCL 20 Ascension’ line-up will be announced next week.  

 

Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased atwww.unifiedcombatleague.com or at any Ticket Web location. *General admission tickets are $40, premium floor seats are $70 and premium cage side seats are $100. Cage side tickets are already almost sold out.  Event tickets can be purchased at www.unifiedcombatleague.com or at any Ticket Web location. 

 

‘UCL 20 Ascension’ marks UCL’s first event of 2014 and is the first MMA event to ever be held in Kamloops, BC. For more information, please visit www.unifiedcombatleague.com or follow UCL on Facebook at www.facebook.com/UnifiedCombatLeague.

    

About Unified Combat League (UCL):

Unified Combat League (UCL) is a fast-rising Northwest based MMA promotion that hosts high quality MMA events in both the U.S. and Canada. UCL delivers a multifaceted approach to the sport of MMA by offering distinct national platforms for elite amateur and pro fighters in both the U.S and Canada. UCL's amateur shows act as a springboard for the best amateur MMA talent in North America, giving them an arena to showcase their skills and opportunities to build solid fight records.  UCL's high-profile Pro-Am events showcase the best-of-the best from both levels. UCL also has plans to launch a tournament style UCL MMA division in the summer of 2014 that will be a huge motivator for elite fighters in multiple regions. Stay tuned for more information! To learn more visitwww.unifiedcombatleague.com.

Unified Combat League (UCL) Becomes Main Sponsor of 'Blaze Kids Challenge' Charity Event

Chicago, IL (October 22, 2013) –  Unified Combat League (UCL), a fast-rising Northwest based MMA promotion, is proud to announce that they will be the main sponsor of this year’s 'Blaze Kids Challenge', a charity event hosted by the ‘Ambassador of Combat Sports’ herself, Racheal Blaze. The event will benefit the Unity Fighters First Foundation, a non-profit that lends support and guidance to young phenoms in combat sports. The '2013 Blaze Kids Challenge’ will take place Oct. 26 at Center-Fit Studio located at 2059 Albright Road in Montgomery, IL.

UCL, along with other major contributors such as Center-Fit, Intimidation Clothing, THE Skate Cartel, Thump Monkey, Elite Gear, AU Graphic Designs, True Prodigy Athletics, Pako Studios, Jimmy Barnes Photography, Full Mount MMA, Optimum Nutrition, Queen Kinetic Music and Gemini Snow, have come together to support Ms. Blaze and her cause. The charity’s motto ‘Unity Fighters First’ represents the importance of everyone in the industry working together – supporting and respecting one another, while always putting the fighters first. 

According to Jesse Eller, CEO of UCL, “We are very proud to join other notable organizations to support Ms.Blaze and the Unity Fighters First Foundation. It is an honor to be the main sponsor of this year’s Blaze Kids Challenge and to be associated with a charity that offers guidance and support to young up-and-coming fighters. These young phenoms are the future of the sport. By supporting the ‘Unity Fighters First’ Foundation, we are investing in the future of combat sports.”

Through the Unity Fighters First Foundation (AKA ‘Blaze Kids’), young talented athletes get a great deal of exposure. The exposure garners interest from notable sponsors, presents great networking opportunities and helps them grow their fan base early on.  The foundation gives young athletes a great promotional platform. They are recognized for their accomplishments through fun activities like photo shoots, radio shows, interviews and events like the ‘Blaze Kids Challenge’.

The October ‘Blaze Kids Challenge’ will be the first of many and there are many great things in store for the kids, from fun strength & conditioning challenges to delicious food to great prizes! Prizes include CASH, apparel, training gear and even custom skate boards donated by THE Skate Cartel!  Admission is only $10 and parking is FREE. All proceeds will go towards covering the cost of the event. 

According to 'Unity Fighters First’ Founder Racheal Blaze, “We are very excited about the event! It offers a different type of challenge, one that offers cash prizes to young athletes to take some of the stress off parents and grandparents. It is also a great opportunity for the kids to make connections with other athletes and also with potential sponsors.  I am pleased to have the ability to give back and show appreciation for the kids in Combat Sports through 'Blaze Kids'. This is something positive and an event the kids and parents will remember in the years to come!”

During the event young participants will test their physical skills such as power, speed and agility against their peers. There will also be food available for participants and spectators from 12pm to 3pm, along with a live DJ, booth vendors, a silent auction, cash raffles, pictures and more!

Special guests include Windy City Crush head football coach Richard Petroski Jr, several Windy City Crush football players, undefeated Super Middleweight Pro Boxer Mike Kujo Kurzeja (winner of the 2012 WSBC Light Heavyweight title) and several surprise guests will be in attendance.

The ‘2013 Blaze Kids Challenge’ will take place on October 26 at the Center-Fit Studio located at 2059 Albright Road in Montgomery, IL. Registration begins promptly at 10:30am on the day of the event and the challenge will commence at 11am sharp. Running shoes are required. Any workout attire that the participant deems comfortable can be worn. T-shirt will be provided to the first 50 kids by Intimidation Clothing.

For more information on ‘Blaze Kids’, please visit the official ‘Blaze Kids’ Facebook page at www.facebook.com/RB.Blazekids/info.  For more information on this year’s main 'Blaze Kids Challenge' sponsor Unified Combat League (UCL), please visit www.unifiedcombatleague.com.