Bodog Unleashes Second Season of Mixed Martial Arts Show
When it comes to the MMA (Mixed Martial Arts), make no mistake about it, Bodog.com is getting their name out there. In MMA forums across the globe, Calvin Ayre and his Bodog Fight brand are now widely known.
In the meantime, Bodog.com Entertainment unleashes its second season of mixed martial arts (MMA) action to fans worldwide in what promises to be an incredible series of intense fights and behind-the-scenes drama.
On February 13, BodogFight: St. Petersburg premieres the first of eight hard-hitting episodes, culminating with a worldwide pay-per-view spectacular in April. Fans can catch the action online at www.bodogfight.com or on ION Television, available in over 90 million homes throughout the United States.
"Fans will undoubtedly be impressed with the quality of fights in our sophomore season," says Calvin Ayre, BodogFight creator and the billionaire entertainment mogul behind Bodog.com Entertainment. "This is an incredible time for fans and fighters alike. MMA is one of the fastest growing spectator sports in the world, and we aim to provide these modern-day gladiators the opportunity to showcase their talents by using the most recognizable brand in digital entertainment."
Here is a breakdown of the fight card and the respective weight classes:
Roman Zentzsov vs. Kristof Midoux Heavyweight
Cain Vasquez vs. Jeremiah Constant Heavyweight
Jarno Nurminen vs. Lee Sang Su Heavyweight
Roy Nelson vs. Josh Curran Heavyweight
Bill Mahood vs. Khalil Ibrahim 205 pounds
Steve Steinbeiss vs. Jeff Ford 205 pounds
Tyler Jackson vs. Dmitry Samoilov 170 pounds
Jorge Masvidal vs. Steve Berger 170 pounds
Diego Gonzalez vs. Matt Thorpe 170 pounds
Derrick Noble vs. Jake Ellenberger 170 pounds
Black Mamba vs. Rodrigo Damnn 155 pounds
Yves Edwards vs. Mike Brown 155 pounds
BodogFight also introduces its first women-only extravaganza, featuring:
Amanda Buckner vs. Julie Kedzie 135 pounds
Hitomi Akano vs. Tama-chan 135 pounds
Shayna Bazler vs. Roxanne Modaferri 135 pounds
Rosie Sexton vs. Carina Damm 125 pounds
BodogFight: St. Petersburg promises eight hard-hitting episodes of brutal elimination battles, behind-the-scenes training exclusives, fighter interviews, and a soundtrack featuring Bodog Music artists. The series sets the stage for what promises to be an unforgettable PPV extravaganza in April, which pits some of the World's most prominent MMA competitors head-to-head in hand-to-hand combat.
Biographies of all BodogFight: St. Petersburg fighters, exclusive footage and unedited interviews from the filming in Russia are continuously added to BodogFight's official web site, and "The Latest" section is constantly updated with breaking MMA news. Watch each new action-packed episode Tuesdays & Saturdays at 11PM/10 Central on ION Television, available in over 90 million homes in the United States, or online worldwide at www.bodogfight.com
BodogFight Secures Knockout Roster For Upcoming Seasons
February 8, 2007
Solidifying its position as a stylish mixed martial arts (MMA) brand, BodogFight has enlisted a talented roster of athletes for the next season of its popular reality TV show. Filming is scheduled to begin February 10 in the exotic Central American jungles of Costa Rica.
"We are extremely proud to associate with athletes who are clearly committed to the development of this sport," says media mogul Calvin Ayre, the founder of Bodog.com Entertainment and creator of the BodogFight reality series. "The BodogFight team has been working around the clock to ensure MMA fans are delivered the best in TV content and fight quality."
Each weight class features highly anticipated battles with returning BodogFighters, such as Trevor Prangley, Eddie Alvarez, Chael Sonnen, Yves Edwards and Kyacey "Ice Cold" Uscola. First-time appearances of established newcomers will include the likes of Daniel Puder and Sami Aziz.
Here is the full list of bouts:
Heavyweights
Mario Rinaldi (USA) vs. Roy Nelson (USA)
Mark Burch (USA) vs. Yoshiki Takahashi (Japan)
Kellan Flukinger (USA) vs. Miodrag Petkovich (Croatia)
Dan Evensen (USA) vs. Jeremiah Constant (USA)
Daniel Puder (USA) vs. Michael Alden (USA)
Light Heavyweights
Mike Patt (USA) vs. Todd Gouwenberg (Canada)
Francis Carmont (France) vs. Jeff Ford (USA)
Antony Rea (France) vs. David Avellan (USA)
Moise Rimbon (France) vs. Alex Steibling (USA)
Middleweights
Chael Sonnen (USA) vs. Tim McKenzie (USA)
Trevor Prangley (USA) vs. Pierre Guillet (UK)
Matt Ewin (UK) vs. Andrei Semenov (Russia)
Grzegorz Jakubowski (Poland) vs. Andy Foster (USA)
Izuru Takeuchi (Japan) vs. Kyacey Uscola (USA)
Eugene Jackson (USA) vs. Diego Visotzky (Argentina)
Welterweights
Eddie Alvarez (USA) vs. Scott Henze (USA)
Nick Thompson (USA) vs. Dustin Denes (USA)
Stephen Haigh (USA) vs. Takuya Wada (Japan)
Jose "Pele" Landi (Brazil) vs. Phil Norman (UK)
Piotr Jakacynzki (Sweden) vs. Steve Berger (USA)
Zach Light (USA) vs. Jake Ellenberger (USA)
Jake Shields (USA) vs. Ray Steinbeiss (USA)
Lightweights
Brad Pickett (UK) vs. JR Sims (USA)
Nick Agallar (USA) vs. Ryan Bow (Japan/USA)
Rafael Diaz (USA/Brazil) vs. Sami Aziz (Sweden)
Tyler Jackson (Canada) vs. Kyle Watson (USA)
David Love (USA) vs. Atsuhiro Tsuboi (Japan)
135 Ladies
Tara LaRosa (USA) vs. Shanya Bazler (USA)
Tama-Chan (Japan) vs. Jan Finney (USA)
125 Ladies
Rosie Sexton (UK) vs. Windy Tomomi (Japan)
Carina Damm (Brazil) vs. Molly Helsel (USA)
With the BodogFight series gaining worldwide popularity, Bodog.com Entertainment's position as an integral player within the MMA industry is readily apparent. The premiere episode of the weekly series BodogFight: St. Petersburg is set for February 13 on ION Television (11 p.m./10 p.m. Central). As in the inaugural season of the series, fans can expect fierce elimination battles, behind-the-scenes training, interviews with fighters, and a soundtrack featuring Bodog Music artists.
Biographies of all BodogFight: St. Petersburg fighters, exclusive footage and unedited interviews from the filming in Russia are continuously added to BodogFight's official web site, and "The Latest" section is constantly updated with breaking MMA news. The weekly, one-hour BodogFight: St. Petersburg episodes will lead into a PPV main event in April 2007. Stay up-to-date on all MMA action at www.bodogfight.com.