SIXTH FIGHTERS ONLY WORLD MMA AWARDS CONFIRMED FOR THE VENETIAN LAS VEGAS
Dec 12, 2013 Comments
(PRESS RELEASE) -- LAS VEGAS – Fighters Only, the world’s leading
mixed martial arts (MMA) magazine, is proud to announce that the
sixth World MMA Awards ceremony will be held at The Venetian on
Friday 7th February. The live 2014 event marks the Fighters Only
Awards’ first appearance at The Venetian Theatre since the ceremony
made its Las Vegas debut back in 2009.
Rob Hewitt, President and CEO of Fighters Only said: “What better way to showcase the most exciting year of action in mixed martial arts history than by holding this year’s ceremony in one of the best hotel resorts in the world.
“The Fighters Only Awards have grown to be recognized throughout
the industry by fans and fighters alike as the Oscars of our sport.
Competition for statues this year, just like the fights, has never
been fiercer and we can’t wait to reveal this year’s winners in our
most glamorous and star-studded ceremony yet. All we need now is
the fans the vote on mass as they have done each year, and have
their say on who deserves the applause.”
Devised to celebrate success and achievement within the MMA industry, the Fighters Only Awards gives fans across the globe the opportunity to cast their vote on which athletes, brands and industry professionals have made the greatest impact on the sport over the previous 12 months.
The sixth Fighters Only World MMA Awards are also unique in that for the first and only time the voting period actually takes in a whopping 15 months of action, from October 1st 2012 through to December 31st 2013.
The reason for this is previous Awards ceremonies were split over consecutive years due to the end of year ceremony. But all that changes this year, and once the sixth Awards take place, all future events will take in a straightforward calendar year, making it easier for fans and fighters to leave their mark.
However, what that also means is that the sixth Fighters Only Awards are even more keenly contested than ever before, with an extra three months of action from the end of 2012 slapped on the front of the highlights of 2013.
Last year’s live ceremony played host to a relative “who’s who” of mixed martial arts, all stepping out onto the red carpet under a global media spotlight, and Fighters Only expect this year’s Awards to be far bigger and even more glamorous at the new Venetian venue.
The strictly black-tie event is also once more sponsored by Bodybuilding.com, the internet’s most visited health and fitness site and largest online retailer of nutritional supplements. For further details on Fighters Only, the Awards sponsors, The Venetian Resort, and other essential information, please see below.
About Fighters Only: Fighters Only was the world’s first mixed martial arts magazine and now produces domestic versions of its publication in the US, Canada, UK, Mexico, Germany and South Africa. The UK edition is nearing its eighth anniversary and outsells any other combat sports magazine in its sector, while also exporting copies into a further 32 countries worldwide.
In December 2009, Fighters Only held the sport’s first live ‘Oscars’-style awards ceremony in Las Vegas. The show was aired live via the internet and then nationally on US and Canadian television by Versus, and internationally in China, Brazil and on Scandinavian TV. Fighters Only is also the publisher of the fitness industries most exciting new publication, TRAIN, which together with Fighters Only has its own iPad version available for download via iTunes.
About Bodybuilding.com: Bodybuilding.com offers more than 8,000 health & fitness supplements and accessories to help over 7. 3 million people every month achieve their health, fitness and appearance goals. This online powerhouse gives users more than 34,000 pages of FREE information, including more than 25,000 articles and 9,000 videos, expert online trainers and new content added daily.
Bodybuilding.com also provides the most hardcore mixed martial arts training programs, from nutrition and supplementation to tips from the most ripped and intense fighters on the mat. With live interviews, step-by-step videos, and all the tools you need for a competitive edge, it’s a one-stop shop for victorious domination.
About The Venetian Las Vegas: The Venetian Resort Hotel Casino is the largest property in the US to receive AAA’s Five Diamond and the coveted Forbes Travel Guide Four Star awards, and is one of the world’s most luxurious resort and convention destinations. Recreating Venice’s legendary landmarks, the LEED EB Gold-certified resort offers unmatched service and quality for leisure and corporate guests.
The Sixth Fighters Only Awards will take place in The Venetian Theatre, The Venetian’s premier entertainment venue, which boasts world-renowned acoustics that delivers an unforgettable live music experience to the intimate 1,815-seater venue. Originally home to the celebrated Phantom of the Opera musical production, the venue is one of the most beautiful settings in Las Vegas and promises to host the most dramatic Fighters Only World MMA Awards ceremonies ever.
Rob Hewitt, President and CEO of Fighters Only said: “What better way to showcase the most exciting year of action in mixed martial arts history than by holding this year’s ceremony in one of the best hotel resorts in the world.
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Devised to celebrate success and achievement within the MMA industry, the Fighters Only Awards gives fans across the globe the opportunity to cast their vote on which athletes, brands and industry professionals have made the greatest impact on the sport over the previous 12 months.
The voting website, www.worldmmaawards.com, is now live, while fans
will be able to register their votes across 20 award categories –
including: ‘Fight of the Year,’ ‘Knockout of the Year’ and
‘Submission of the Year’ – from midnight on December 31st 2013,
through to minding on January 31st 2014.
The sixth Fighters Only World MMA Awards are also unique in that for the first and only time the voting period actually takes in a whopping 15 months of action, from October 1st 2012 through to December 31st 2013.
The reason for this is previous Awards ceremonies were split over consecutive years due to the end of year ceremony. But all that changes this year, and once the sixth Awards take place, all future events will take in a straightforward calendar year, making it easier for fans and fighters to leave their mark.
However, what that also means is that the sixth Fighters Only Awards are even more keenly contested than ever before, with an extra three months of action from the end of 2012 slapped on the front of the highlights of 2013.
Last year’s live ceremony played host to a relative “who’s who” of mixed martial arts, all stepping out onto the red carpet under a global media spotlight, and Fighters Only expect this year’s Awards to be far bigger and even more glamorous at the new Venetian venue.
The strictly black-tie event is also once more sponsored by Bodybuilding.com, the internet’s most visited health and fitness site and largest online retailer of nutritional supplements. For further details on Fighters Only, the Awards sponsors, The Venetian Resort, and other essential information, please see below.
About Fighters Only: Fighters Only was the world’s first mixed martial arts magazine and now produces domestic versions of its publication in the US, Canada, UK, Mexico, Germany and South Africa. The UK edition is nearing its eighth anniversary and outsells any other combat sports magazine in its sector, while also exporting copies into a further 32 countries worldwide.
In December 2009, Fighters Only held the sport’s first live ‘Oscars’-style awards ceremony in Las Vegas. The show was aired live via the internet and then nationally on US and Canadian television by Versus, and internationally in China, Brazil and on Scandinavian TV. Fighters Only is also the publisher of the fitness industries most exciting new publication, TRAIN, which together with Fighters Only has its own iPad version available for download via iTunes.
About Bodybuilding.com: Bodybuilding.com offers more than 8,000 health & fitness supplements and accessories to help over 7. 3 million people every month achieve their health, fitness and appearance goals. This online powerhouse gives users more than 34,000 pages of FREE information, including more than 25,000 articles and 9,000 videos, expert online trainers and new content added daily.
Bodybuilding.com also provides the most hardcore mixed martial arts training programs, from nutrition and supplementation to tips from the most ripped and intense fighters on the mat. With live interviews, step-by-step videos, and all the tools you need for a competitive edge, it’s a one-stop shop for victorious domination.
About The Venetian Las Vegas: The Venetian Resort Hotel Casino is the largest property in the US to receive AAA’s Five Diamond and the coveted Forbes Travel Guide Four Star awards, and is one of the world’s most luxurious resort and convention destinations. Recreating Venice’s legendary landmarks, the LEED EB Gold-certified resort offers unmatched service and quality for leisure and corporate guests.
The Sixth Fighters Only Awards will take place in The Venetian Theatre, The Venetian’s premier entertainment venue, which boasts world-renowned acoustics that delivers an unforgettable live music experience to the intimate 1,815-seater venue. Originally home to the celebrated Phantom of the Opera musical production, the venue is one of the most beautiful settings in Las Vegas and promises to host the most dramatic Fighters Only World MMA Awards ceremonies ever.
