Press Release – 27 August 2012 – Manila: Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fans from around the world can witness the action of ONE FC: PRIDE OF A NATION online via live streaming at www.onefc.livesport.tv. The undercard fights are available for viewing free-of-charge. The main card fights will be available for purchase on Pay-Per-View at just US$9.99. Catch real-time MMA action as Asia’s largest MMA event holds yet another exciting night of fights on 31 August 2012 at the historic SMART ARANETA Coliseum in Manila, Philippines.
DREAM Bantamweight Champion Bibiano “The Flash” Fernandes will make his highly-anticipated ONE FC debut against the ruthless submission specialist CFC Australia Bantamweight Champion Gustavo Falciroli. Three former world champions will make their Asian MMA debut on 31 August as well: Andrei Arlovski squares off against Tim Sylvia and Jens Pulver takes on the undefeated MMA phenomenon from the Philippines, Eric Kelly.
For the first time, the legendary Gracie family will be represented thrice in one fight card. Rolles Gracie takes on Tony Bonello, Igor Gracie will battle Korea’s Jung Hwan Cha and Gregor Gracie will look to get back to his winning ways when he goes toe-to-toe with Nicholas Mann. In Manila, the three members of the “Royal Family of MMA” will be fighting to honor the legacy of the Gracie family name.
The first fight is scheduled to get underway at 8:30 PM Manila time (GMT +8:00). Pay-Per-View is available now for pre-purchase at www.onefc.livesport.tv. The full fight card is set and can be viewed at www.ONEFC.com.
Live Streaming Commences:
8:30 PM-Singapore
1:30 PM-London
5:30 AM-San Francisco
8:30 AM-New York City
*Live streaming is Geo-blocked in the Philippines
Tickets for ONE FC: PRIDE OF A NATION are on sale now through TicketNet at www.ticketnet.com.ph or at all TicketNet outlets located at the SM department store customer service area and at the SMART ARANETA Coliseum ticket booth. For inquiries and reservations, please call +63 911 5555. Tickets are priced at Php 4,770 for VIP experience seating that includes exclusive Red Carpet entrance as well as access to the VIP lounge, followed by Php 2,120, Php 1,060, Php 690, Php 530 and Php 215 respectively. All applicable service charges apply.
For more updates, log on to www.ONEFC.com
About ONE Fighting Championship™
Headquartered in Singapore, ONE Fighting Championship™ (http://www.onefc.com) is Asia’s largest mixed martial arts organization. ONE Fighting Championship™ hosts the best Asian mixed martial artists and world champions on the largest media broadcast in Asia. ONE Fighting Championship™ has partnered with ESPN STAR Sports, the number one leader in sports content, for an unprecedented 10-year cable television deal with a coverage that spans across 28 countries in Asia.