Black Bear Casino Resort Extends Agreement with King of the Cage in 2016 and 2017 for MMA Events

(PRESS RELEASE) -- RANCHO CUCAMONGA, California ? King of the Cage is proud to announce that a new agreement to bring MMA events has been signed with Black Bear Casino Resort in Carlton, Minnesota, who is one of the most prestigious and well known properties in the region, for 2016 and 2017.

"We are excited to be continuing to bring exciting MMA events to our property. Since working with King of the Cage in 2014, they have consistently delivered action-packed shows and tremendous crowds. It is great for us to partner with one of the most recognized MMA promotions," stated Todd Defoe, Marketing Director at the Black Bear Casino Resort.

"We have truly enjoyed working with the entire team at Black Bear and we are looking forward to continue to bring world class shows to the property," stated Terry Trebilcock, Founder and President of King of the Cage. Over the last two years we have developed not only a great fan base in the Minnesota region, but have given local fighters the opportunity to compete in front of capacity crowds and to a national television audience."

About Black Bear Casino Resort

Black Bear Casino Resort is owned and operated by the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa and is located 20 minutes south Duluth. Black Bear Casino Resort is 88,000 square-feet of casino entertainment with more than 1,900 slot machines, 16 blackjack tables, four poker tables, a 600-seat bingo hall, 12-story, 400-room hotel and a championship golf course.

Casino games are just part of the Bear experience. Dining choices include fine cuisine at the upscale Seven Fires Steakhouse, the Buffet at the Bear and the Sage Deli. Entertainment is hosted Wednesday through Sunday at the new Cobalt Cabaret and Lounge. For more information, please visit us at http:// www.blackbearcasinoresort.com or call 888-771-0777.

About King of the Cage

After performing over 500 events since its inception in 1998, King of the Cage has proven to be a leader in the evolution of Mixed Martial Arts. No other production has promoted more fights than King of the Cage. KOTC has and continues to promote hundreds of shows globally, including the United States and far-reaching countries such as: England, Singapore, South Africa, Canada, Japan, Australia, and the Philippines.

King of the Cage is available weekly to over 50 million homes in the United States on cable and satellite television on MAVTV, owned by Lucas Oil and also airs in more than 60 countries worldwide which include Canada, Mexico, Philippines, Mongolia, Thailand, South Africa, and most of Europe.

King of the Cage has been a career staple for countless stars including Forrest Griffin, Quinton Rampage Jackson, Rashad Evans, Ronda Rousey, Krazy Horse, Keith Jardine, Mac Danzig, Urijah Faber, Joe Stevenson, and Diego Sanchez.

King of the Cage just recently reached a broadcast deal with the UFC where KOTC fights and events will now be seen on UFC FIGHT PASS, giving fans access to one of the most valuable MMA libraries, starting in 2015.

Visit at www.kingofthecage.com.