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Press Release – TORONTO, January 30, 2013 – Contrary to reports, no decision has been made regarding the future of The Score Fighting Series (SFS).

We can confirm personnel changes were made this week in relation to the SFS. The Score will continue to assess the future of the SFS on an ongoing basis.

To clarify, Rogers Media plays no part in the operations of The Score Television Network (The Score). The Score is currently operating in trust until the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission approves its acquisition by Rogers Media. All decisions affecting the network and SFS are made by the management and trustee of The Score.

About The Score Fighting Series
The Score Fighting Series (SFS) is a mixed martial arts promotion operated by Score Fighting Inc. The Series features seasoned veterans and the sport’s best young fighters with a focus on creating the most exciting fights possible. Live events can be seen on The Score Television Network in Canada and on AXS TV in the United States. Fights from the series air across Canada every week on The Score Television Network on Tuesdays at 7:30pm ET and Fridays at 11pm ET.

Press Release – TORONTO, November 29th, 2012 – MMA fans across Canada will have the chance to relive all the action from the biggest night in the history of The Score Fighting Series. Every fight from last week’s event in Hamilton, Ontario is being shown on The Score Television Network in a series of special one-hour shows.

The night saw record Canadian television viewing figures and media coverage for an SFS event, with fans treated to a scintillating night of action, culminating in a stunning finale as rising star Jordan Mein finished UFC veteran Forrest Petz via TKO in the first round.

That bout was just one of a number of highlights, with others including the “fight of the night” between Tristan Johnson and Will Romero, a masterclass in striking from Jesse Ronson in his battle against a seemingly unstoppable Ryan Healy and a rarely seen submission victory via gogoplata/straight armbar from Rory McDonell over Desmond Green.

“I am extremely pleased with the growth in our Canadian TV numbers,” said SFS promoter Brendan Fyfe. “The additional airings will offer further exposure to the SFS as well as our fighters and sponsors. Fans will get to relive all the incredible action from the main card as well the undercard fights.”

Replays of SFS7 fights can be seen at the following times on The Score Television Network in Canada:

Friday, Nov 30 @ 10:30pm

· Tristan Johnson vs. Will Romero

· Ryan Dickson vs. Brandt Dewsbery

· Rory McDonell vs. Desmond Green

Friday, Dec 7 @ 10:30pm

· Jesse Ronson vs. Ryan Healy

· Alex Ricci vs. Keven Morin

Tuesday, Dec 11 @ 8:30pm

· Elias Theodorou vs. Ali Mokdad

· Paul Jalbert vs. Oliver Vadnais

Friday, Dec 14 @ 10:30pm

· Jordan Mein vs. Forrest Petz

· Jason Saggo vs. Iraj Hadin

· Adam Assenza vs. Tommy Cote

Please note: All times listed are EST. Dates and times of broadcasts are subject to change, so please check local listings.

About The Score Fighting Series
The Score Fighting Series (SFS) is a mixed martial arts promotion operated by Score Fighting Inc. The Series features seasoned veterans and the sport’s best young fighters with a focus on creating the most exciting fights possible. Live events can be seen on The Score Television Network in Canada and on AXS TV in the United States. Fights from the series air across Canada every week on The Score Television Network on Tuesdays at 8:30pm ET and Fridays at 10:30pm ET.

Press Release – TORONTO, November 24th, 2012 – The biggest card in the history of The Score Fighting Series (SFS) did not disappoint as fans in Hamilton, Ontario, were treated to a night of scintillating MMA action – including a stunning finale to the main event.

With the main card broadcast live across Canada on The Score Television Network and available in some 40 million homes on AXS TV in the U.S., the event provided the perfect platform for some of the hottest prospects looking to earn themselves a shot at the big time.

And it was an opportunity that Jordan Mein grasped with both hands.

On-loan from Strikeforce, his first round TKO of UFC veteran Petz was nothing short of jaw-dropping. Mein, from Lethbridge, Alberta, rained punches, elbows and knees down upon Petz up against the cage before the contest was stopped at 1:29. It was a incredible finish to the evening, although Petz was clearly hugely disappointed with the way it had ended.

Nevertheless, it was a real demonstration of the power and precision that Mein possesses, with the UFC surely in his sights now.

In the co-main event, Jesse Ronson also moved a big step closer to the UFC following his comprehensive win over Ryan Healy. The victory, via unanimous decision, came after three rounds of a masterclass in striking by the London, Ontario, native – with only the resolute chin of Healy ensuring the fight went the distance.

Healy had been left bloodied after the first round, but showed remarkable strength and stamina to stay on his feet in the wake of a barrage of shots by Ronson, who came into the fight 11-2. On this display, Ronson certainly looks the real deal.

There was to be no payback for Will Romero in his hotly anticipated rematch with Tristan Johnson. The judges called the fight in Johnson’s favour (split decision), preventing Romero from making amends for his loss to the Nova Scotian at the first official SFS event in June 2011.

The omens did not look good for Romero as early as the first round, when he was sent crashing to the mat following a combination of punches from Johnson. But he rallied well, with both men willing to stand-up and trade blows to the delight of the crowd. However, it was Johnson who just had the edge, taking his pro record to 8-3.

Alex Ricci dispatched Keven Morin by unanimous decision. Morin, from Victoriaville, Quebec, started well, earning the first two takedowns of the fight inside the first round. But Ricci showed his class as the fight went on, potentially swinging the judges’ thoughts with a massive flurry of punches at the end of the third round.

It was Jason Saggo’s birthday, and the Bolton, Ontario lightweight celebrated with a win over Iraj Hadin. Hadin, from London, Ontario, looked to have recovered from a shaky first round with a combination of punches and kicks. But Saggo responded by submitting Hadin via rear naked choke with 3:41 on the clock in the second round.

Also winning via second round submission (rear naked choke) was Ryan Dickson, seeing off the challenge of Lethbridge, Alberta fighter Brandt Dewsbery. Dewsbery was forced to defend for much of the first round, but looked to be back on track in the second, pulling off a sweep to take Dickson’s back. However, the comeback was shortlived as Dickson scrambled to take Dewsbery’s back in return, ending matters with a rear-naked choke two minutes later.

In the preliminary fights, Paul Jalbert kept his local fans happy with a unanimous decision victory over Oliver Vadnais, while Rory McDonell submitted Desmond Green with a vicious arm-bar in the first round.

Adam Assenza took down Tommy Cote via unanimous decision, while Elias Theodorou made it 6-0 in his professional MMA career with a routine win over Ali Mokdad. The Spartan appeared comfortable throughout his bout, and the Mississauga man never looked in danger of losing his unbeaten record, with each of the judges scoring in his favour.

SFS7: Results

– Jordan Mein (Lethbridge, Alberta) vs. Forrest Petz (Cleveland, Ohio) – TKO.
– Jesse Ronson (London, Ontario) defeated Ryan Healy (Portland, Oregon) – Unanimous decision.
– Tristan Johnson (Jordantown, Nova Scotia) defeated Will Romero (Brampton, Ontario) – Split decision.
– Alex Ricci (Woodbridge, Ontario) defeated Kevin Morin (Montreal, Quebec) – Unanimous decision.
– Jason Saggo (Bolton, Ontario) defeated Iraj Hadin (London, Ontario) – Second round submission, rear naked choke.
– Ryan Dickson (Burlington, Ontario) defeated Brandt Dewsbery (Lethbridge, Alberta) – Second round submission, rear naked choke.

Preliminary Fights

– Elias Theodorou (Mississauga, Ontario) defeated (184.2) Ali Mokdad (Windsor, Ontario) Unanimous decision.
– Adam Assenza (Burlington, Ontario) defeated Tommy Cote (Victoriaville, Quebec) – Unanimous decision.
– Rory McDonell (Oakville, Ontario) defeated Desmond Green (Buffalo, New York) – First round submission, arm bar.
– Paul Jalbert (Burlington, Ontario) defeated Oliver Vadnais (Toronto, Ontario) – Unanimous decision.

About The Score Fighting Series
The Score Fighting Series (SFS) is a mixed martial arts promotion operated by Score Fighting Inc. The Series features seasoned veterans and the sport’s best young fighters with a focus on creating the most exciting fights possible. Live events can be seen on The Score Television Network in Canada and on AXS TV in the United States. Fights from the series air across Canada every week on The Score Television Network on Tuesdays at 8:30pm ET and Fridays at 10:30pm ET.

Johnson vs. Romero confirmed for The Score Fighting Series
-Three new fights confirmed for Hamilton, Ontario on Friday, November 23rd
– Josh Hill forced to withdraw from Rebello fight due to injury
– Main card televised live on The Score Television Network and AXS TV

Press Release – TORONTO, November 7th, 2012 – Two familiar faces from The Score Fighting Series (SFS) are set to renew acquaintances on Friday, November 23rd in Hamilton, Ontario. Top ranked Canadian featherweights Tristan Johnson and Will Romero have agreed to a highly-anticipated rematch which will be aired live as part of the main card on The Score Television Network in Canada and on AXS TV in the U.S.

Meanwhile, undefeated bantamweight prospect Josh Hill has been forced to pull-out of his match-up with WEC veteran Rafael Rebello due to an ankle injury sustained in training. The injury will prevent Hill from working-out for about four weeks with a return to the SFS cage planned for early in the new year.

Two preliminary bouts have also been added to the card including a middleweight affair between Elias “The Spartan” Theodorou and Ali “The Monster” Mokdad along with a lightweight match-up between Rory McDonell and Dave Pariseau.

Johnson (7-3), from Jordantown, Nova Scotia, defeated Romero via unanimous decision in the first official SFS event in June 2011. The fight was a spirited affair with some calling it Romero’s way. More recently, both men have enjoyed success with Romero on a three-fight win streak including a brutal KO of Stephane Bernadel. Johnson also scored a high profile stoppage win over Lyndon Whitlock, but more recently suffered a TKO defeat to fast rising featherweight Rick Glenn in August.

As far as Johnson is concerned, the Glenn fight is ancient history and he has his sights squarely set on Romero. He currently trains out of Fit Plus MMA under coach Scott MacLean and alongside current UFC lightweight standout T.J. Grant. MacLean’s thoughts on the upcoming tilt were very straight forward.

“We never thought Romero deserved a rematch after the first fight,” he said. “Tristan is going to make a statement on November 23rd. Romero will never make the mistake of asking for this match-up again.”

Romero (9-3) will have the hometown crowd beind him having developed his lethal Muay Thai skills at Kru Alin Halmagean’s “House of Champions” just outside of Hamilton. He has been training for the past six months at Montreal’s Tristar Gym which has added significantly to his confidence heading into this fight.

“I’m very excited about my SFS rematch with Tristan Johnson,” he said. “The outcome will not only assure me that I’m the better fighter but make up for the first match that was mine as well. He WILL sleep this time. It won’t be left in the judges’ hands!”

Theodorou (5-0) will be looking to add Mokdad to his list of victims and keep his undefeated streak alive. The two share a common opponent in Simon Marini who “The Spartan” prevailed over via decision at the SFS August event. Mokdad (6-2) trains out of the Maximum Training Centre in Windsor, Ontario and is also coming off a decision victory over Marini in October at Bellator 76. Fans can expect “The Monster” to press the action with only one of his victories to-date going the distance (4 SUBs, 1 T/KO).

The Hamilton crowd will undoubtedly be behind Rory McDonell (5-6) from nearby Oakville, Ontario as he looks to snap a two-fight losing streak versus Dave Pariseau (8-7), from Victoriaville, Quebec. The match is billed as a high level striker in Pariseau versus the masterful groundwork of McDonell.

The current card is:

Main card

Jordan Mein vs. Forrest Petz
Jesse Ronson vs. Ryan Healy
Will Romero vs. Tristan Johnson
Alex Ricci vs. Kevin Morin
Jason Saggo vs. Iraj Hadin
Ryan Dickson vs. Brandt Dewsbery

Preliminary card

Elias Theodorou vs. Ali Mokdad
Rory McDonell vs. Dave Pariseau
Adam Assenza vs. Tommy Cote
Paul Jalbert vs. TBC
Ahmad Kakar vs. TBC
Tommy McAvoy vs. TBC

The main card at Hamilton Place Theatre will be televised live beginning at 10:00pm EST. Tickets start at $30 and can be purchased through Ticketmaster.ca.

About The Score Fighting Series
The Score Fighting Series (SFS) is a mixed martial arts promotion operated by Score Fighting Inc. The Series features seasoned veterans and the sport’s best young fighters with a focus on creating the most exciting fights possible. Live events can be seen on The Score Television Network in Canada and on AXS TV in the United States. Fights from the series air across Canada every week on The Score Television Network on Tuesdays at 8:30pm ET and Fridays at 10:30pm ET.