UWC: Ultimate Warrior Challenge

“Mannie” Mania Returns to GMU’s Patriot Center for UWC 7 REDEMPTION October 3, 2009

Iman Achhal to Battle MMA Fighter and Pro Wrestler Sumie Sakai

Washington DC (September 2009) – Eight months ago, the Ultimate Warrior Challenge (UWC), the premier Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) organization on the East Coast, showcased the pro... debut of iron willed MMA Fighter Iman “Mannie” Achhal. After fleeing her home country of Morocco to avoid an arranged marriage and surviving nearly a decade of poverty and periods of homelessness, the UWC woman’s rising star was victorious in her first appearance. On October 3rd at “UWC 7: REDEMPTION,” Achhal – and Mannie Mania -- will return to the Patriot Center to face professional MMA fighter and pro wrestler Sumie Sakai in a 115-pound special attraction.

“Women’s MMA is an emerging segment of the sport, one that is growing quickly which was evident by the strong crowd reaction from the UWC’s first women’s fight held earlier this year,” said UWC founder and CEO S. Marcello Foran. “Both Iman and Sumie have attractive fighting styles and match up very well which is going to make for a great fight. Each fighter has a unique and compelling background that embodies the spirit of an MMA warrior which adds to the intrigue and context of their match..”

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John Dodson and Pat Runez Are Set to Tangle for UWC Flyweight Championship Title

The Ultimate Warrior Challenge (UWC), the premier Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) organization on the East Coast announces a second World Title Fight for their October 3rd UWC 7: REDEMPTION between Greg Jackson product John The Magician Dodson and... Arizona Combat Sports Pat Runez. The fight will be held at the George Mason Patriot Center Arena in Fairfax, Virginia and will be contested at 125lbs for the UWC Flyweight Championship title.

One of the next big things in MMA is going to be the growth and development of the flyweight division in the United States. The reality is there is enormous talent out there and we believe weve found some of the best and hungriest to prove themselves. The UWC is excited to be on the front lines of the flyweight effort, said UWC founder and CEO S. Marcello Foran. With Dodson and Runez, we have two top competitors in the division who have nearly identical styles and both come from two of the best camps in all of professional MMA. We cant think of a better way to offer top shelf flyweight action to MMA fans than to make this fight the co-main event of the evening. This match up has all the makings to be one of the best flyweight fights in MMA history.

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Two of the Greatest MMA World Title Fights in our Nations Capital History will happen Sat Oct 3rd at the GMU - Patriot Center Arena.

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UWC® Bantamweight Champion to Defend Against Former WEC ...Champ at UWC REDEMPTION October 3, 2009 at Patriot Center

Chase Beebe and Mike Easton Headed for World-Class Showdown

Washington DC (August 2009) – One fighter is the current Ultimate Warrior Challenge (UWC) bantamweight world champion looking for a big-time win over a world-class competitor. The other is a former World Extreme Cagefighting (WEC) bantamweight champion looking to redeem himself in the eyes of the mixed martial arts (MMA) community. Both are considered among the best in the world at their weight class.

UWC® Showcasing World-Class Flyweight Title Fight at UWC 7 REDEMPTION October 3, 2009 at Patriot Center Arena

John Dodson and Pat Runez Are Set to Tangle for Title

Washington DC (August 2009) – The Ultimate Warrior Challenge (UWC), the premier Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) organization on the East Coast announced today a second title fight for their October 3rd “UWC 7: REDEMPTION” between Greg Jackson product John “The Magician” Dodson and Arizona Combat Sports’ Pat Runez. The fight will be held at the George Mason Patriot Center Arena in Fairfax, Virginia and will be contested at 125lbs for the UWC Flyweight Championship title.

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UWC® Bantamweight Champion to Defend Against Former WEC Champ at UWC REDEMPTION October 3, 2009 at Patriot Center

Chase Beebe and Mike Easton Headed for World-Class Showdown

Washington DC (August 2009) – One fighter is the current Ultimate Warrior Challenge (UWC) bantamweight world champion looking for a big-time win ove...r a world-class competitor. The other is a former World Extreme Cagefighting (WEC) bantamweight champion looking to redeem himself in the eyes of the mixed martial arts (MMA) community. Both are considered among the best in the world at their weight class.

The two ultimate warriors -- Mike “The Hulk” Easton (8-1) and Chase Beebe (12-4), who were scheduled to battle last February at UWC Man “O” War only to have the fight canceled at the last-minute when Beebe pulled out with a training injury -- will be the Main Event at UWC REDEMPTION on Saturday, October 3, 2009, at the Patriot Center in what promises to be another star-studded, action-packed show from the East Coast MMA leader.

“The UWC is very pleased this fight is finally going to happen; we’re willing to put the past behind us and bring the fans what we promised them in February,” said UWC founder and CEO S. Marcello Foran about bringing back Beebe to face Easton. “Both fighters are ranked in the top 25 in the world in the bantamweight division and these are the kind of fights we want to promote. The stakes are much higher this time around. Ultimately the fans will be the biggest winners in what has all the makings of a fight-of–the-year.”

The show’s title reflects Beebe’s desire to earn back some respect and get a much-needed victory after losing his WEC title to current WEC bantamweight champ Miguel Torres in 2007. Controversy swirled around the previously-scheduled Easton versus Beebe bout earlier this year when the former four-time, state high school All-American wrestler cited an inability to drop weight caused by an injury that forced him to pull out of the bout last-minute. Beebe and his highly-regarded MMA manager Monti Cox have assured the UWC that he has a clean bill of health and has promised to redeem himself in the eyes of fight fans.

“This title fight is huge for me. In fact, it’s going to be a “make-or-break” for me. A loss is not an option at this stage of my career,” said the ground-and-pound specialist who fights out of Midwest Training Center in Chicago. “I’m definitely going to be fully prepared and give it my all.”

Meanwhile, Easton successfully dispatched of Beebe’s replacement, Justin Robbins from Matt Hughes’ camp with a first-round submission, and successfully defended his title two months later with a convincing win over young gun Josh “Taz” Ferguson. Both matches were streamed live on Sherdog.com, helping build Easton’s emerging national reputation. Known for his powerful striking ability, easygoing nature outside of the cage and enthusiastic supporters, the D.C. resident is currently ranked as one of the top 25 bantamweights in the world by the USA TODAY / SB Nation Consensus MMA Rankings.

“I was ready to fight him in February and I’m ready to fight him now. My confidence has only grown since that time, and I think I should be considered the favorite,” explained Easton who was just recently awarded a Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. “The fans are going to see a war and he’s not taking my UWC belt away in my town or anywhere else. I am the champ and I am going to show the world I am the best.”

The versatile and athletic Easton, fighting out of Lloyd Irvin Martial Arts, has an undefeated 4 – 0 record since entering the UWC in early 2008. Overall Easton has only one professional loss and has utilized a different set of tactics and game plans for each bout, defeating strikers, grapplers and submission specialists along the way.

UWC Fans can expect even more exciting news when the UWC announces a second world-class title fight for the upcoming Oct 3rd REDEMPTION show and several more must-see under card fights, a first-class event production and crowd-pleasing environment as the fast-growing UWC continues to provide the highest level of competition seen on the East Coast.

And, in what has become a popular tradition at UWC shows, fans can expect to see an appearance from nationally-prominent MMA superstars as well as celebrities and athletes from D.C.’s professional sport world. Special guests have included Quinton Jackson, Urijah Faber, Matt Hughes, Robbie Lawler, Tito Ortiz, Shogun, Carlos Condit, Donald Cerrone, Hermes Franca, Brandon Vera, Andrei Arlovski, Washington Redskins’ all-pro tight end Chris Cooley and Washington Capitals standouts Alex Ovechkin, Mike Green and Nicklas Backstrom.

Doors will open at 6:00 pm with the first bout scheduled to begin at 7:00 pm. Tickets are on sale now and are available for purchase at all Ticketmaster outlets and Ticketmaster.com. A limited number of Ultimate VIP (UVIP) and VIP packages will be available, which include cageside seating, UVIP fight night pre-party, UVIP event lanyard, special guest fighter meet-and-greets, UVIP suite access, full food and beverage service and more. Fore more information or to purchase UVIP and VIP packages visit the official UWC website www.uwcmma.com .

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The UWC - Ultimate Warrior Challenge is the East Coasts 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 the many top professional fighters from the leading Mid-Atlantic region by providing a high-profile platform to challenge the very best in their highly competitive area. UWC’s fighters and events will serve as the catalyst for turning the Mid Atlantic region into the destination for east coast MMA fans.

At the present time UWC events are viewed around the world and have been covered by NBC, FOX, FSN, CSN, HD Net-Inside MMA, Full Contact Fighter, Ultimate Grappling, Sherdog.com, MMA Weekly, MMA Junkie, Bloody Elbow, MMA Authority, FightZone, MMA Fight Guide, AD Combat, and many more. We have been called “A SHOW TO WATCH” and “A GREAT ADDITION TO THE SPORT OF MMA”. UWC events are broadcast “LIVE” on the number one MMA website in the world Sherdog.com for FREE and are airing to millions of homes across the U.S. and the world on FSN – Fox SportsNet – FightZone TV, Cablevision / MSG, CSN – Comcast SportsNet, Vios, DirectTV, DISH Network, Satellite TV, and more. Thousands of fans have attended our events which are growing with each show... The UWC has assembled one of the best MMA production teams in the business and is currently negotiating to expand its TV broadcast deals, sponsorship, and advertising opportunities. They are even working on a TV show titled “The Making of an Ultimate Warrior”.


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