At the end of this month Worldwide Mixed Martial Arts, Inc. (WMMA) will hold their inaugural charity mixed martial arts event. The company held a press conference this week to formally introduced the company and its mission to the world of mixed martial arts, the media and the public.
Below is their press release for the upcoming March 31 event, as well as press conference highlight video and countdown preview.
LITTLE FALLS, NJ – March 5, 2012 – Worldwide Mixed Martial Arts, Inc. (WMMA) is proud to release their complete fight card for their inaugural charitable event benefiting the Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) and the U.S. Army Wounded Warrior Program (AW2). The event will take place on March 31, 2012 at the Don Haskins Center in El Paso, TX.
Last month, WMMA announced that they will be hosting the inaugural event and a portion of the gate will be donated to the WWP and AW2. WMMA believes mixed martial arts is bigger than the company, therefore it has chosen to honor and provide assistance to our service members by partnering with organizations that are experts in assisting our real warriors and their families.
“We take pride in our fights,” stated William McFarlane, President of WMMA. “Our fans mean the world to us and our gratitude will be shown through the events that we produce; that means the most action-packed bouts and the very best of mixed martial arts. Most importantly, it means supporting our real heroes and true fighters, our military, our soldiers, our families. This event is for them.”
Fans of WMMA will also be treated to an amazing undercard, which is set to be streamed live on WMMA’s website, www.wmmasports.com. Broadcast plans for the main card will be announced very soon.
McCorkle vs. Heden: Fighting For A Better World
Main Card:
- 1. Sean McCorkle vs. Brian Heden (Super Heavyweight)
- 2. Thomas Denny vs. Karo Parisyan (170lbs)
- 3. Lyle Beerbohm vs. Derrick Noble (170lbs)
- 4. Drew Fickett vs. Kevin Knabjian (155lbs)
- 5. Jamaine Facey vs. Willie Parks (170lbs)
- 6. Rodney Wallace vs. Derrick Mehmen (205lbs)
Under Card:
- 7. Darrill Schoonover vs. Paul Buentello (265lbs)
- 8. Frank Gomez vs. Chris Gruetzemacher (145lbs)
- 9. Deutsch Pu’u vs. Esteves Jones (265lbs)
- 10. Lionel Lanham vs. Brad Peterson (185lbs)
McCorkle vs. Heden: Fighting For A Better World will take place on Saturday, March 31st at the Don Haskins Center in El Paso, Texas. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased on Ticketmaster. Full card is subject to change.
