MMA Sports Federation-Team USA to Feature 8 of the United States' Fiercest Fighting Stars on May 7th
Top U.S. rising stars scheduled to compete against Team Australia. Hall of Famer UFC & Pride Champion Mark "Hammer" Coleman to appear.
Chicago, IL, May 06, 2011 --(PR.com)-- MMA Sport Federation today announced the 8 fighters who will represent the USA against the Pan Pacific warriors with fighters from Australia, New Zealand, New Guinea, Cook Islands, Samoa and the Kingdom of Tonga May 7th at The DuPage Expo Center St. Charles, Illinois at 7:30 p.m.
Team USA standouts include Missouri’s Alex White (featherweight, 12-0-0) and Steve Burton (welterweight 8-1 of Columbus, OH, Jordan Mitchell (light heavyweight, 15-3-0) and Eric Daigle (middleweight 8-0-0) Omaha, NB. Team USA will take a 104-7 overall record into the bouts.
The event is organized by the MMA Sport Federation, an organization that champions the highest ideals of international sportsmanship. The Federation provides an opportunity for the very best young fighters to train, build skills, and advance their reputations while competing against teams from around the world.
Making a Special Appearance will be UFC Heavy Weight Champion Mark "Hammer" Coleman. Mark most recently fought Randy Couture in 2010 and was the first UFC Heavy Weight Champion. Mark was also The Pride Grand Prix champion. Being a Division 1 Olympic wrestler, Mark Coleman had a successful career in the world of Mixed Martial Arts.
The Official weigh-ins will be held May 6th at McNally’s Irish Pub-St. Charles, IL at 7pm and a fighter meet-and-greet will be hosted at Hawthorne’s Back Yard, West Chicago, IL at 8pm on Thursday May 5th. Event is Sponsored by Bud Light. Event info and tickets can be purchased by going to mmasf.com.
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Team USA standouts include Missouri’s Alex White (featherweight, 12-0-0) and Steve Burton (welterweight 8-1 of Columbus, OH, Jordan Mitchell (light heavyweight, 15-3-0) and Eric Daigle (middleweight 8-0-0) Omaha, NB. Team USA will take a 104-7 overall record into the bouts.
The event is organized by the MMA Sport Federation, an organization that champions the highest ideals of international sportsmanship. The Federation provides an opportunity for the very best young fighters to train, build skills, and advance their reputations while competing against teams from around the world.
Making a Special Appearance will be UFC Heavy Weight Champion Mark "Hammer" Coleman. Mark most recently fought Randy Couture in 2010 and was the first UFC Heavy Weight Champion. Mark was also The Pride Grand Prix champion. Being a Division 1 Olympic wrestler, Mark Coleman had a successful career in the world of Mixed Martial Arts.
The Official weigh-ins will be held May 6th at McNally’s Irish Pub-St. Charles, IL at 7pm and a fighter meet-and-greet will be hosted at Hawthorne’s Back Yard, West Chicago, IL at 8pm on Thursday May 5th. Event is Sponsored by Bud Light. Event info and tickets can be purchased by going to mmasf.com.
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