BodogFight Airs Inaugural PPV USA vs. Russia Event Free to MMA Fans Worldwide

February 12, 2007

Quickly emerging as a force within mixed martial arts (MMA), BodogFight is delivering to its fans the incredible opportunity to view its inaugural USA vs. Russia pay-per-view broadcast for free this Saturday, February 17 at 8 p.m./7 p.m. Central on ION Television, available in over 90 million homes in the United States. The PPV is highlighted by the professional debut of Roger Gracie, the latest phenom from a family renowned for producing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu masters, and his bout against former pro wrestler Ron Waterman. Other Superfights include Antonio Silva vs. Eric Pele, and Eddie Alvarez against Aaron Riley in a welterweight championship bout. Check local listings for times in your area.

“We are extremely proud to have secured a multi-year TV deal with ION Television to air our BodogTV-produced content,” says Bodog Entertainment Founder Calvin Ayre. “The dramatic expansion in distribution reach for the BodogFight and Calvin Ayre Wild Card Poker reality series adds a strong element to the expanding Bodog brand.”

With MMA fans eagerly anticipating the February 13 launch of BodogFight: St. Petersburg, each episode promises to deliver brutal elimination battles, behind-the-scenes training, fighter interviews and a soundtrack featuring Bodog Music artists with non-stop action. Watch each new action-packed episode Tuesdays at 11 p.m./10 p.m. Central on Ion Television or visit www.bodoglife.net/fight online.

This April, the series PPV finale will be headlined by Superfights that pit some of the world’s most prominent MMA competitors head-to-head - check the BodogFight website for updates on what is set to be a terrific fight card.

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 by a team of dedicated MMA enthusiasts.

Busy days… We’ve been in Costa Rica since last Wednesday, filming the as-yet unnamed BodogFight 3 and 4. So many cool things I’d like to tell you… you’ll just have to wait a little I guess.

One thing I can tell you is that there are a lot of returning stars - including my personal hero, Tara LaRosa.

Fuck, she can kick. Look at the angle on that leg. She’s like Bruce Lee incarnate - only taller.

In truth, Tara is only one of a whopping 60 fighters we’ve invited down to CR. Come back every once in a while; I’ll slowly reveal each one.

As you’ve probably already heard, BodogFight: Clash of Nations‘ feature fight is Fedor Emelianenko versus Matt Lindlad.

Okay, okay, settle down.

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 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 (Serbia)
  • 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)
  • Kellan Fluckiger (USA) vs. Miodrag Petkovich (Croatia)
  • 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

  • Rosi Sexton (UK) vs. Windy Tomomi (Japan)
  • Carina Damm (Brazil) vs. Molly Helsel (USA)

With the BodogFight series gaining worldwide popularity, Bodog 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 (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.bodoglife.net/fight.

Just a quick note: BodogFight: St. Petersburg will be airing on ION Television. The first episode is on Tuesday February 13th at 11:00 pm.

If you can’t get ION, you can still watch the episodes online. We’re offering HD, standard, and iPod downloads as well as streams.