ARNOLD CLASSIC OFFICIALLY ADDS AMATEUR MMA

[keithlewis]

ARNOLD CLASSIC OFFICIALLY ADDS AMATEUR MMA


The Arnold Classic, taking place in Columbus, Ohio from Feb. 29 through March 2, celebrates many forms of fitness and martial arts. This year will mark the debut of mixed martial arts at the expo, as an amateur event will take place and champions in multiple weight classes will be crowned.

Celebrating its 20th year anniversary, the Arnold Classic has always been a home to martial arts and with the growth of MMA throughout the world the amateur tournament this year is nothing short of historical.

Legendary martial artist Terrance “Tokey” Hill, who organizes and leads the charge for the martial arts portion of the Arnold Classic, lobbied to have MMA included in this year’s event and now it is a reality.

The event will run alongside many traditional martial arts programs at the Arnold Classic including Tae Kwon Do, Judo, Jiu-Jitsu, and San Shou. MMA will debut with an eight-man tournament represented by fighters and teams from across the world.

Tournament winners from the MMA event at the Arnold Classic will be presented with gold medals and will have the opportunity to gain sponsorships with many MMA related companies that will be at the event.

The weight classes breakdown as follows:

Men’s Divisions:

Featherweight - under 145 lbs.

Lightweight - over 145 lbs. to 155 lbs.

Welterweight - over 155 lbs. to 170 lbs

Middleweight - over 170 lbs. to 185 lbs.

Light Heavyweight - over 185 lbs. to 205 lbs.

Heavyweight - over 205 lbs. to 235 lbs.

Super Heavyweight - 235 lbs. & up



Women’s Divisions:

Lightweight - 134.9 & under
Heavyweight - 135 & above



Slots are still open for fighters in the multiple weight classes. For more information or to register, visit the official site for the Arnold Classic at http://www.arnoldmartialarts.com


All questions should be directed to the director of mixed martial arts:


Eric Nyenhuis/President

Original Hardcore Mixed Martial Arts, LLC

ogpvideo@gmail.com

http://www.ohcmma.com

[NWOWolfpack]

I am wondering what fighters will be involved?