Mark Munoz, Filipino American MMA Fighter, Makes His UFC Broadcast Debut on Pay-Per-View on Saturday, March 7th
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LOS ANGELES (U.S. ASIAN WIRE) March 2, 2009 -- Entering the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) without a loss, Filipino American Mark Muñoz makes his first live broadcast Pay Per View fight at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, OH, on March 7, 10pm EST/7pm PST. Muñoz, a wrestler/Jui Jitsu fighter with a 5-0 record, will face 7-2 Ohio native Mark Munozboxer/wrestler Matt Hamill in the ring. In his last fight with the World Extreme Cage Fighting (WEC), Muñoz defeated Ricardo Barros with a TKO in 2 minutes and 26 seconds.
Muñoz has been recognized by Jason Cruz of NW AsianWeekly as one of the top 12 API athletes to watch in 2009.
Before, during, and after his fights, fans can read the latest information about Muñoz on Team Muñoz, the official Mark Muñoz fan site. Built to be interactive, the site enables fans to create their own Web page, post opinions on fights or fighters, load photos and videos, and promote events that relate to mixed martial arts (MMA) or wrestling. Become a member of Team Muñoz by visiting the official Mark Muñoz fan site. Click on the Team Muñoz link on www.MarkMuñoz.net.
MMA is gaining in popularity among TV viewers. Fight nights attract 100 million PPV viewers worldwide, exceeding viewership of the Superbowl. In this full contact combat sport where fighters are allowed to use multiple styles of fighting-Muay Thai, Brazilian Jui Jitsu, Japanese Shoot Wrestling, Freestyle or Greco-Roman Wrestling, Sambo, or Judo--MMA fighters wield a combination of striking, grappling, and submission holds to beat their opponents.
Contact: Call Rheena Munoz at 707-315-9480 or email publicrelations@markmunoz.net to arrange an interview with UFC Fighter Mark Munoz shortly after his fight on March 7, 2009 at Nationwide Arena, Columbus, OH.
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