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Press Release – Amarillo, Texas: Hard charging, Texas-based mixed martial arts fight promotion company, Shark Fight Promotions, is set to deliver another exceptional night of MMA excitement in Odessa, Texas on Saturday, June 25th at the Ector County Coliseum. Fresh off their successful debut outside of their home state of Texas in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the promotion is excited to bring their fans in West Texas another action-packed combat experience.

Shark Fights 16 in Odessa will feature the hard-hitting Shark Fights Interim Welterweight Champ Josh Neer and California native Jesse Juarez in a non-title bout. This match up will display two opposing styles between two seasoned veterans. Neer (29-10-1), preferring the standup game that demonstrates his superb striking skills, will face the tough ground game of Juarez (15-6-0) who is not afraid to stand toe-to-toe or take it to the mat to finish off an opponent.

The Co-Main Event also promises West Texas MMA fans a compelling match up sure to be a war. This bout figures to be a hard hitting brawl featuring two rising stars in the MMA universe. The quickly improving Artenas Young (6-3-0) will face off against Elvis Mutapcic (8-1). Young, coming off an impressive win at Shark Fights 15, will display his lightening quick hand speed that makes his opponents think twice before going in for the takedown. While Mutapcic’s impressive power is sure to test Young’s entire arsenal.

According to Shark Fights executive Wes Nolen, “We at Shark Fights are excited to bring our show back to West Texas. We love our fans in West Texas, and West Texas loves us. We have put together a sensational card for this event, with an intriguing mix of exciting veterans and some very impressive young fighters starting to make a little noise within the industry. We are also thrilled to have our stellar commentating team back for this event, with WWE and WCW great Bill Goldberg providing the color alongside Erik Apple as the lead commentator. These two are a real asset to our programming!”

Shark Fights 16 will be filmed for television as part of their 2011 broadcast relationship with FUEL TV, and aired as part of FUEL TV’s Friday Fight Night. Visit www.fuel.tv for more information on upcoming Shark Fights broadcast events. For tickets to Shark Fights 16 in Odessa, Texas visit www.sharkfights.com , go to events and click on Shark Fights 16 banner.

Press Release – June 03, 2011: Texas-based mixed martial arts fight promotion company, Shark Fight Promotions, announces Erik Apple, former fighter and prominent MMA and action sports TV host, as the new commentator for the FUEL TV Shark Fights shows. Apple begins with the telecast of Shark Fights 15 on Friday, June 17 and Friday, June 24, at 10:00PM ET/PT. Shark Fights airs in FUEL TV’s Friday Night Fights programming block.

Apple has risen to prominence in the world of action sports, providing commentary on the national television broadcasts of X Games and motocross since 1999. He has also called MMA fights for three different promotions since 2003.

According to Shark Fights executive Wes Nolen, “We are thrilled to have Erik Apple calling the action for the FUEL TV Shark Fights telecasts. His contemporary style and MMA experience will fit perfectly with our events and our brand.”

Bud Brutsman, CEO of BCII and executive producer of the FUEL TV Shark Fights shows, was instrumental in bringing Apple to the promotion. “I have known Erik personally and professionally for years. His on-air style and connection to MMA and action sports is the perfect fit for Shark Fights on FUEL TV. He is going to help make Shark Fights an instant success. I can’t think of a better lead commentator for these shows.”

Apple’s first duties will be the call of Shark Fights 15, at the Santa Ana Star Center in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Shark Fights 15 represents the first time that the promotion has expanded its reach outside of Texas, and it also represents the first FUEL TV Friday Night Fights telecast of the 2011 Shark Fights schedule. UFC veteran Chris Camozzi and Strikeforce veteran Joey Villasenor headline the event, with the co-main event featuring a compelling middleweight match-up between UFC veteran Dave Branch and TUF 7 alum Jeremy May. The high octane fight card features a total of 12 action-packed bouts.

MMA is currently the fastest growing sport in the world and continues to explode exponentially in popularity. Every year Shark Fight Promotions continues to grow and evolve along with the sport. As a result of the organization’s out-of-the box tactics and strategic alliances with companies such as BCII, they are on the fast track to becoming one of the top MMA promotions in the country. With 14 successfully produced live events, and nine events scheduled for 2011, Shark Fights is poised to become the third largest MMA promoter in America.

For more information on Shark Fight Promotions, please visit www.sharkfights.com. To learn more about BCII, please log on to www.bciitv.com.

About Shark Fight Promotions:

Texas based Shark Fight Promotions, founded in 2007, is an integrated entertainment and media company in the combat sports industry, committed to producing high quality fight events and effectively showcasing elite MMA talent. The company is engaged in the production, promotion, presentation and marketing of premier professional mixed martial arts fighting competitions. As an integrated entertainment and media company, Shark Fight Promotions is organized around three principal business activities: Live Event Promotions, Broadcast Television and Digital Media Production and Distribution, Sponsorship and Brand Licensing. As Mixed Martial Arts continues its dominance as the fastest growing sport in the world, Shark Fights is poised to become one of the top fight promotions in the industry.

About BCII

Brentwood Communications International Inc. (BCII) was started in 1997 as an international entertainment company located in Burbank, CA. What started as a one-man company has grown into a lucrative corporation, producing over 300 television programs during its ten-year history. BCII’s early resume includes the Hollywood Legends series (HBO, BskyB and Fox worldwide), Natural Disasters (the Discovery Channel), Cheating Las Vegas (the Learning Channel), Inside the Britannic (A&E, the Discovery Channel, and National Geographic), U.S. Customs: Special Agents (The Travel Channel), and the four-part mini-series’ The Complete History of the Navy SEALs and The Complete History of the Green Berets (History Channel). In addition, BCII became the early world leader in the production of mixed martial arts programming with the U.S. event King of the Cage.

In recent years, BCII has generated a string of hit prime-time cable series including Rides and Overhaulin’ (TLC), Payback, Forza Motorsports Showdown, Livin’ The Low Life, Hot Import Nights and Hot Rod TV (SPEED), Get Out Way Out (HGTV), Living With Ed (Planet Green), Celebrity Rides and Garage Mahal (DIY). New productions for 2011 include American Trucker (SPEED), Single with 7 (Style Network), Inside West Coast Customs (Discovery HD Theater), Shark Fights (Fuel TV) and Punk Payback (Fuel TV).

The launch of the BCII Commercial Production Division with directors Andy Robinson and Steve Beebe in fall 2006 has included national TV spots and branded entertainment long-form programs for BF Goodrich, Ford Motor Company, The Home Depot, Royal Purple Motor Oil, Timberland PRO Footwear, Mothers Car Polishes and Waxes, Phoenix Motorcars, Ironclad Performance Wear, BASF, U-Coat-It Flooring, Miller Electric, Optima Batteries and Meguiars Waxes and Polishes. By adapting their sense of style, characters, drama and storytelling from series and documentary television to commercial production, the BCII creative team is doing some of the most effective branded entertainment in the industry today.

About FUEL TV

FUEL TV is the only cable and satellite television network that features the exciting world of adrenaline and thrill-seeking sports and the stories that surround them. This new generation of sports provides a rich landscape of some of the most vibrant and action-packed television entertainment in the world. See why young adrenaline sports fans call FUEL TV the channel they never turn off. FUEL TV, part of FOX Sports Media Group, was launched July 1, 2003 and is seen in more than 30 million U.S. homes and can be accessed by broadband, mobile devices and other digital platforms such as iTunes®. FUEL TV programming is available in more than 50 countries around the world with 24/7 channels operating in Australia and Europe. To subscribe to FUEL TV, call 877-4-FUEL-TV. For program times and other information, visit www.fuel.tv.

Network Adds Six More 2011 Events

Press Release – May 25, 2011: LOS ANGELES, CA and AMARILLO, TX – FUEL TV (www.fuel.tv), Fox Sports Media Group’s dynamic entertainment and sports network for young males, and Texas-based mixed martial arts promotion company Shark Fights announces an expanded television agreement that adds six upcoming Shark Fights events in 2011, starting with Shark Fights 15 next month. Each fight event airs as a two-part series, creating a total of 12 hours of original Shark Fights mixed martial arts programming for FUEL TV’s Friday Fight Night programming block.

Shark Fights 15 features marquee fighters including UFC veteran Chris Camozzi, Strikeforce veteran Joey Villasenor, and many more. FUEL TV airs the event in prime time on June 17 and June 24 at 10:00PM ET/PT. The remaining events and air dates are to be announced. As part of its original agreement with the promoter, FUEL TV aired Shark Fights 13 on consecutive Fridays in April.

“We’re excited to have Shark Fights as part of our regular line up of fight programming on FUEL TV’s Friday Fight Nights,” says George Greenberg, FUEL TV GM. “These are great matches with exciting fighters who are putting it all on the line every time they enter the ring.”

“Everyone at Shark Fights is thrilled that our FUEL TV network debut was so well received,” says Shark Fight Promotions Executive Wes Nolen. “Now, with the launch of FUEL TV’s Friday Fight Night, Shark Fights fans have a destination for our programming. We’re all thrilled to be part of the growth of MMA on FUEL TV, and it’s truly an honor to be aligned with the FOX Sports Media Group family.”

Shark Fights is produced for FUEL TV by Bud Brutsman and his team at BCII. Brutsman and BCII are responsible for producing all the early King of the Cage pay-per-view programs, as well as bringing the first Pride Fighting Championships programming to the U.S. on DVD.

“By combining the production quality that BCII will provide with the effort and focus that FUEL TV is putting into Friday Fight Night, we have no doubt that FUEL TV and the Fox Sports family will take Shark Fights to the next level and put it on par with the best MMA promotions in the country,” says Nolen.

FUEL TV’s Friday Fight Night features epic “must see” fights every Friday night at 10:00PM ET/PT. For more information on Shark Fight Promotions, please log on to www.sharkfights.com. For more information on FUEL TV, please visit www.fuel.tv.

FUEL TV:
FUEL TV is the only cable and satellite television network that features the exciting world of adrenaline and thrill-seeking sports and the stories that surround them. This new generation of sports provides a rich landscape of some of the most vibrant and action-packed television entertainment in the world. See why young adrenaline sports fans call FUEL TV the channel they never turn off. FUEL TV, part of FOX Sports Media Group, was launched July 1, 2003 and is seen in more than 30 million U.S. homes and can be accessed by broadband, mobile devices and other digital platforms such as iTunes®. FUEL TV programming is available in more than 50 countries around the world with 24/7 channels operating in Australia and Europe. To subscribe to FUEL TV, call 877-4-FUEL-TV. For program times and other information, visit www.fuel.tv.

FOX Sports Media Group
FOX Sports Media Group (FSMG) is the umbrella entity representing News Corporation’s wide array of multi-platform US-based sports assets under Chairman & CEO David Hill. Built with brands that are capable of reaching more than 100 million viewers in a single weekend, FSMG includes ownership and interests in linear television networks, digital and mobile programming, broadband platforms, multiple web sites, joint-venture businesses and several licensing partnerships. FSMG now includes FOX Sports, the sports television arm of the FOX Broadcasting Company; Fox’s 19 regional sports networks, their affiliated regional web sites and FSN national programming; SPEED and SPEED2; Fox Soccer Channel and Fox Soccer Plus; FUEL TV; and Fox College Sports. In addition, FSMG also includes FOX Sports Interactive Media, which comprises FOXSports.com on MSN, whatifsports.com and scout.com, reaching over 27 million unique visitors monthly. Also included are Fox’s interests in joint-venture businesses FOX Deportes, Big Ten Network and STATS, LLC, as well as licensing agreements that establish the FOX Sports Radio Network, FOX Sports Skybox restaurants and FOX Sports Grills.

Shark Fight Promotions:
Shark Fight Promotions, based out of Amarillo Texas, is an established, fast-rising fight promotion company, dedicated to driving the growth of mixed martial arts through the production of high quality MMA events and by effectively showcasing MMA fighters. The organization takes pride in putting the fans and fighters first; therefore they strive to make each Shark Fight event more exciting than the last. Executives within the organization are committed to producing impressive fight cards with extremely competitive match-ups. They are also passionate about their philanthropic endeavors. Shark Fight Promotions stays very involved in charity causes by partnering with, and contributing to, non-profit organizations in each city that hosts a Shark Fight Promotions event.

Press Release – Amarillo, TX. – May 13, 2011 -Texas based mixed martial arts fight promotion company, Shark Fight Promotions, is geared up for another exciting night of fights. The fast-rising fight promotion has big plans to explode onto the national fight scene this year and they will begin that journey on May 27 at the Santa Ana Star Center in New Mexico.

Shark Fight Promotions aspires to be one of the top MMA promotions in the nation and they are well on their way. The New Mexico event is undoubtedly a very significant milestone for the popular fight organization, as it solidifies their official transition from a local to a national promotion.

Shark Fights 15 will take place on Friday, May 27 at the Santa Ana Star Center in New Mexico. In addition to a high-octane pro card line-up, the organizations debut event in the Land Of Enchantment will showcase some of New Mexico’s top amateur MMA talent.

According to Wes Nolen of Shark Fight Promotions “We are looking forward to our debut in New Mexico and putting on a great show. We built the fight card with New Mexico fans in mind and feel that we have a stellar line-up. The amateur portion of the card marks another first for our organization and we are very excited. These young talented fighters are now able to use Shark Fights as a platform to advance their careers. We are thrilled to not only showcase A-list pro fighters, but also top level Amateurs looking to earn their pro cards. The card is stacked with elite talent on all fronts.”

The Shark Fights 15 card will feature a total of 11 action-packed bouts. In addition to Camozzi vs. Villasenor and Branch vs. May the action-packed fight card will also feature New Mexico’s own Bobby Huron out of Jackson’s MMA, Bellator veteran Jared Downing of Cedar Rapids Iowa, WEC veteran Frank Gomez, the long awaited match-up between Kyle Bracey and Artenas Young , New Mexico’s top amateur talent, and more!

Official Shark Fights 15 Line-Up:

Main Card:

Chris Camozzi vs. Joey Villasenor
Jeremy May vs. David Branch
Lionel Lanham vs. TBA
Jared Downing vs. Bobby Huron
Kyle Bracey vs. Artenas Young
Timothy Snyder vs. Frank Gomez

Undercard:

Robbie Guiterrez vs. Russell Wilson
Kasey Yates vs. Fredrico Crosby
Adam Gonzales vs. Zac Hynes
Edgar Lopez vs. Eric Baca
Armando Mendiblez vs. Randy Ray Sanchez

*Card and Schedule Subject to Change

The event will take place on Friday, May 27 at the Santa Ana Star Center in New Mexico. Doors open at 6:30pm MT. Fights start at 7:30 pm MT. Tickets are available online at www.sharkfights.com and www.santaanastarcenter.com.

Fans can also purchase tickets at the Santa Ana Center Box Office and the Santa Ana Star Casino Rewards Desk. Stay tuned for broadcast details!

For more information on Shark Fight Promotions, please visit www.sharkfights.com.

Press Release – Monday, May 9, 2011: Texas based mixed martial arts fight promotion company, Shark Fight Promotions, announced today that the Shark Fights 15 co-main event will feature a compelling middleweight match-up between UFC veteran Dave Branch and TUF 7 alum Jeremy May. The popular Texas-based fight promotion company will take its show on the road Friday May 27, with an exciting bout card that is sure to pack the Santa Ana Star Center in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

The high octane fight card will feature a total of 12 action-packed bouts. This will be the organizations first show outside of Texas. According to Shark Fight executives, the organization is looking forward to a successful debut in the Land of Enchantment. UFC veteran Chris Camozzi and Strikeforce veteran Joey Villasenor will headline the event.

Wes Nolen of Shark Fight Promotions stated, “We are very excited to be hosting our first out of state event at the Santa Ana Star Center in Albuquerque. It is the very same venue that World Extreme Cagefighting held WEC 32. I can’t think of a better place to make our debut in New Mexico. Tickets are selling fast and we anticipate a very successful event.”

Shark Fights 15 is stacked with elite MMA talent. Camozzi vs. Villasenor and Branch vs. May are only two of many well-matched bouts on the fight card. MMA fans can expect a night full of non-stop fight action on May 27 when Shark Fights contenders face off at the Santa Ana Star Center. Fans will not want to miss this exciting night of fights!

Bellator Fighting Championship and UFC veteran, Dave “The Tree” Branch (8-2-0), is a highly skilled, well rounded fighter, competing in the middleweight division. Branch, who is as skilled on the ground as he is on his feet, earned his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt under the tutelage of MMA veteran, Renzo Gracie. In additional to mixed martial arts, Branch has also competed in (and won) Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu titles in nationwide competitions. Branch is coming off of a second round loss to Rousimar Palhares at UFC Live: Sanchez vs. Kampmann. This is Branch’s first post UFC bout and he plans to make a statement by quickly defeating the controversial Jeremy May.

Branch’s opponent, Jeremy “The BAMF” May (9-7-0), is a submission specialist best known for his stint on The Ultimate Fighter TUF7 series. May made a lasting impression on viewers as one of the most controversial contenders in the house. During the series, May rooted against different fighters, pulled a ‘fake drinking’ stunt and also tried to get Jesse “JT Money” Taylor into a fight, which would have jeopardized Taylor’s shot in the semifinals. Love him or hate him, May consistently delivers exciting fight action and is determined to add another notable win to his record on May 27.

The full Shark Fights 15 fight card along with broadcast details will be announced soon! The event will take place on Friday, May 27 at the Santa Anna Star Center in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Doors open at 6:30pm MT. Fights start at 7:30 pm MT. Tickets are available online at www.sharkfights.com and www.santaanastarcenter.com. Fans can also purchase tickets at the Santa Ana Center Box Office and the Santa Ana Star Casino Rewards Desk.