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AUSSIES TAKE ON AMERICANS IN
MMA SHOWDOWN “BRAGGING RIGHTS”
 PERTH,
Western Australia (January 9, 2012) - In Australia MMA is still in
its infancy, but emerging as the style of choice for fight fans. On
Saturday, January 21st Perth locals and visitors will have the
opportunity to witness the first of many showdowns between the
Americans and Aussies when the “Bragging Rights” series is launched.
The K-OZ Entertainment MMA debut main event will feature Soa “The
Hulk” Palelei vs Henry Miller from the states. Dave Mazany from
Wanderlei’s Fight Team will be challenging Steve Kennedy for the
middle weight strap. Grady Stewart – Managing Director for K-OZ is
bringing over DogBoxer, a Las Vegas based MMA fight team and mgmt
company with 3 fighters in tow - Dave Mazany as well as Ashe Bowman
a long time Lion’s Den fighter and Briggs Foreman an up and coming
DogBoxer product. “It’s been great working with Scott and I’m
excited to send over DogBoxer guys and work with K-OZ”, John Miklos
Moomey
(DogBoxer rep)..” The fight card will also feature some of the best
Perth has to offer by way of MMA veterans and emerging talent
including Co-Main Event Steve “The Steamrolla” Kennedy, his brother
Peter Kennedy, Rob “The Power Drill” Powdrill, Sharn Maharaj, Jack
Johns, Paul Newman, Steve Wong, Blake Luovegoode, Yumi Isazuki, Uros
Ljoboja and Mark Maskiell. “Bragging Rights will be the testing
ground for fighters who want to propel themselves into the big
leagues but only time will tell who has what it takes to
succeed.I’ll be developing the local Perth talent by bringing
American fighters to test their metal and be a true international
MMA promotion” asserted Stewart. “I’ve never prepared like this,
it’s an awesome opportunity to beat up an American for a belt in my
hometown with all my friends watching. People are gonna sit up and
take notice when I’m done with this one”, said Co-Main Event
Kennedy.
“Australia is on the cusp of a major MMA breakthrough and I want to
facilitate the homegrown talent, at all levels, from the ground up,”
said Stewart. “Bragging Rights” has already attracted an industry
following with local Perth boxing heavyweight, Mark “The
Denominator” de Mori attending the event as he considers taking his
trademark sexy boxing style over to MMA. VIP attendees include
X-Factor contestant Johnny Ruffo and local MMA World Champion Xavier
“X-Man” Lucas amongst others.
With its global networks, K-OZ Entertainment will bring the best
international fighters (MMA and boxing), trainers and industry
expertise to the fans with the official weigh-in scheduled for
6:30pm, Friday, January 20th at the Civic Hotel, Inglewood. Fans
will have the opportunity to get up close and personal with fighters
during autograph sessions and interviews. “I live in Perth and want
to see the city and its reputation explode onto the scene in a major
way. I encourage aspiring fighters and clubs to contact me if
they’re interested in taking the next step,” said Stewart.
VIP Gold is sold out. Tickets are still available and range in price
from $55 general admission to a limited number of VIP Silver Tables
of ten for $2500, which include a gift bag, a 3-course meal and
beverages. The winners of the “Bragging Rights” Main and Co-Main
Events will be the inaugural Gladiator title holders. As an added
incentive fans who attend the weigh-in at the Civic Hotel will also
see what the ladies have to offer with Sexy MMA calendar girls on
show and on auction. Two lucky fans will have the opportunity to win
dates with Sexy MMA talent during the “Bragging Rights” event on
January 21st. Doors open at 6pm at the WA Italian and tickets are
available online at k-ozentertainment.com.au.
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