FightZone TV and UWC Team Up For "Man 'O' War"

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FightZone TV and UWC Team Up For "Man 'O' War"

FightZone TV is proud to announce that once again they will be partnering with Ultimate Warrior Challenge (UWC) as world-class professional mixed marital arts action makes its highly anticipated return to the GMU Patriot Center on Saturday, February 21, 2009, when Ultimate VIP International and Sherdog present UWC 5 - "Man 'O' War."

FightZone’s Jay Adams will be cageside to bring fans all the exciting Play By Play action of the Mid Atlantic Region's biggest, all pro MMA Ultimate Cage Fighting Event for future airings to over 25 million homes on Sun Sports, SportSouth and ATT U-Verse.

UWC - “Confrontation ” held last October entertained nearly 5,000 fans at the Patriot Center and drew rave reviews from the MMA community for its nonstop action from start to finish and highly charged and celebrity-filled environment. The event featured a mix of accomplished fighters, UFC veterans and local stars putting on an outstanding and highly talked about show. Superstars such as Urijah Faber, Carlos Condit, and others traveled across the country to get a firsthand look at the UWC presentation.

“Based on the success of our last two DC-area shows, we’re very optimistic and looking forward to continuing our growth and putting on an even greater event with "Man 'O' War.” said Ultimate Warrior Sports Development CEO S. Marcello Foran.

“Man 'O' War"” will feature ten All Pro cage-fights with a collection of UFC, Pride, IFL and Bodog vets as well as world-class athletes from across the country and from the greater Washington area’s top MMA schools/teams including Gracie – Renzo; Team Lloyd Irvin; American Top Team; Team Matt Hughes - Hit Squad; Yamasaki Academy; Greg Jackson's MMA; Lionheart MMA; MMA Institute; Hybrid Academy; Gold Medal Grappling and more…

Main Event World Championship Title Fight - Mike “The Hulk” Easton Vs. Chase “The Rage” Beebe. Co Main Event: Antwain “The Juggernaut” Britt Vs. Jamal “The Suit” Patterson.

Fans can once again expect to see some of their favorite MMA superstars in attendance for the star-studded event such as 9x UFC World Champ Matt Hughes; Elite XC World Champ Robbie “Ruthless” Lawler among others.

Tickets are available for $35.00, $58.50, $78.50 and $128.50 and can be purchased through Ticketmaster by going online at http://www.ticketmaster.com, calling 703-573-SEAT, 202-397-SEAT or 410-547-SEAT or by visiting any Ticketmaster outlet, including the Patriot Center box office. Exclusive UltimateVIP ($500) and VIP ($250) ticket packages that include cage side seats, fighter meet-and-greets, UVIP status at official celebrity pre-and after-parties, and fully catered food and beverage services are available online at http://www.uwcmma.com and http://www.myspace.com/uwcmma or by sending an email at info@uwcmma.com. For more info and news please contact custsvc@uwcmma.com.

About UWC

The Ultimate Warrior Challenge (UWC) is the Mid Atlantic Region leader in providing fans with the best, most competitive and highest quality professional mixed martial arts (MMA) events. In addition to featuring elite fighters from the top MMA teams across the country, UWC also showcases and builds the careers of many top pro fighters from the leading Virginia, DC and Maryland teams and gyms by giving them an opportunity and platform to challenge the very best in their highly competitive hometown area. UWC’s fighters and events will serve as the catalyst for turning the Washington region into a powerful and highly regarded MMA east coast destination.

About FightZone® TV

FightZone TV is one of the largest Independent Distributors of MMA Events. Their weekly programs include FightZone Presents The Best of MMA Events from around the country and Jay Adams' “Brawl Call” Interview Show.

FightZone TV is available to over 20 million homes weekly on SportSouth (Georgia, Tennessee, Alabama, Mississippi, North and South Carolina, and SunSports (Florida) as well as nationally on DIRECTV, The Dish Network and AT&T U-Verse.For more info visit http://www.FightZone.TV

UWC 4 "Confrontation" will be airing 9 times in February. Check local listings for time and channel.