STRIKEFORCE MMA & THROWDOWN HEAD TO PLAYBOY MANSION
STRIKEFORCE MMA & THROWDOWN HEAD TO PLAYBOY MANSION
History-Making Event Brings Fastest Growing Sport To Illustrious Home Of Entertainment Mogul Hugh Hefner.
Leading mixed martial arts federation, Strikeforce and Las Vegas based fight sport company, Throwdown Industries will produce a historic, first-ever mixed martial arts event at the world-famous Playboy Mansion in Beverly Hills , California on Saturday, September 29th.
Amongst those slated for action at the home of Playboy magazine founder Hugh Hefner are undefeated Strikeforce world lightweight (155 lb. limit) champion "El Nino" Gilbert Melendez (Pictures) and UFC and Pride Fighting Championship veteran Josh "The Punk" Thomson.
The 10-bout fight card will also host the return of Strikeforce world light heavyweight (205 lb. limit) champion and The Ultimate Fighter season one runner-up Bobby Southworth (Pictures) as well as the return of former World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) star and Tough Enough 2 reality show winner Daniel Puder (Pictures).
Loaded with top caliber fighting talent, the one-of-a-kind affair will also lavish each of its guests with a number of other memorable experiences including a top-shelf open bar; a buffet-style gourmet dinner; photo opportunities with Playboy Playmates; and a wine-tasting party featuring the spirits of various gold-medal wineries.
A poker tournament, open to a limited number of guests, will also take place on the Mansion grounds on the evening of the event.
"This is another leap forward into mainstream America for Strikeforce and the sport of mixed martial arts," said Scott Coker, CEO of West Coast Productions, LLC, the parent company of Strikeforce. For over 20 years, Coker has pioneered the growth of martial arts in North America while presiding over his company that is the exclusive provider of martial arts footage to ESPN and the producer of some of the largest-scale fight cards in United States history. In 2003, he was honored as "Man Of The Year" by leading martial arts magazine, Inside Kung-Fu, for his ground-breaking efforts to bring Japan 's K-1 fighting to audiences in Las Vegas , Nevada twice annually. "We feel honored that Mr. Hefner chose the Strikeforce brand to entertain an audience at his home and we're looking forward to putting on an incredible show."
"We are pleased to be involved in another dynamic show from Stikeforce. Scott Coker is a true professional to work with and his premier organization makes setting up events a pleasant experience for Throwdown Industries, Inc. For this event we will be highlighting our 26' Arena Elite HEX Cage, catwalk with high output canvas graphics and logos", said Mike McIntyre, Founder/CEO of Throwdown Industries, Inc.
History-Making Event Brings Fastest Growing Sport To Illustrious Home Of Entertainment Mogul Hugh Hefner.
Leading mixed martial arts federation, Strikeforce and Las Vegas based fight sport company, Throwdown Industries will produce a historic, first-ever mixed martial arts event at the world-famous Playboy Mansion in Beverly Hills , California on Saturday, September 29th.
Amongst those slated for action at the home of Playboy magazine founder Hugh Hefner are undefeated Strikeforce world lightweight (155 lb. limit) champion "El Nino" Gilbert Melendez (Pictures) and UFC and Pride Fighting Championship veteran Josh "The Punk" Thomson.
The 10-bout fight card will also host the return of Strikeforce world light heavyweight (205 lb. limit) champion and The Ultimate Fighter season one runner-up Bobby Southworth (Pictures) as well as the return of former World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) star and Tough Enough 2 reality show winner Daniel Puder (Pictures).
Loaded with top caliber fighting talent, the one-of-a-kind affair will also lavish each of its guests with a number of other memorable experiences including a top-shelf open bar; a buffet-style gourmet dinner; photo opportunities with Playboy Playmates; and a wine-tasting party featuring the spirits of various gold-medal wineries.
A poker tournament, open to a limited number of guests, will also take place on the Mansion grounds on the evening of the event.
"This is another leap forward into mainstream America for Strikeforce and the sport of mixed martial arts," said Scott Coker, CEO of West Coast Productions, LLC, the parent company of Strikeforce. For over 20 years, Coker has pioneered the growth of martial arts in North America while presiding over his company that is the exclusive provider of martial arts footage to ESPN and the producer of some of the largest-scale fight cards in United States history. In 2003, he was honored as "Man Of The Year" by leading martial arts magazine, Inside Kung-Fu, for his ground-breaking efforts to bring Japan 's K-1 fighting to audiences in Las Vegas , Nevada twice annually. "We feel honored that Mr. Hefner chose the Strikeforce brand to entertain an audience at his home and we're looking forward to putting on an incredible show."
"We are pleased to be involved in another dynamic show from Stikeforce. Scott Coker is a true professional to work with and his premier organization makes setting up events a pleasant experience for Throwdown Industries, Inc. For this event we will be highlighting our 26' Arena Elite HEX Cage, catwalk with high output canvas graphics and logos", said Mike McIntyre, Founder/CEO of Throwdown Industries, Inc.
