UWC - CAPITAL PUNISHMENT TO SHOWCASE DC'S BEST APRIL 25th AT PATRIOT CENTER ARENA

DC's Mike Easton to Defend UWC Bantamweight Title against Josh Ferguson

MMA Legend "The Huntington Beach Bad Boy" TITO ORTIZ to visit with fans at UWC - CAPITAL PUNISHMENT

(PRESS RELEASE) -- In just over one year, mixed martial arts (MMA) fighters from the nation's top MMA teams have come to the Washington, D.C. Capital Region to battle top local competitors at Ultimate Warrior Challenge (UWC) shows. And during this time period, the capital area fighters have punished the out-of-towners. The organization will promote that fact by showcasing the region's best fighters at the aptly titled UWC - CAPITAL PUNISHMENT, returning to the George Mason University Patriot Center on Saturday, April 25, 2009.

Leading the local charge will be dynamic UWC World Bantamweight Champion Mike "The Hulk" Easton (Washington, DC), who captured the title at UWC - Man "O" War last month. The D.C. native will defend his belt against top out-of-town prospect, Josh "Taz" Ferguson Team Cruz (Louisville, KY), in the evening's Main Event. Other rising regional stars on the card will be Kris "Savage" McCray (Woodbridge, VA) from Gold Medal Grappling vs. Ronnie Wuest Team ROC (Baltimore, MD) and Easton's Lloyd Irvin Martial Arts teammates Ron "The Choir Boy" Stallings (Baltimore, MD), Jose "The Pistol" Villarisco (Arlington, VA) vs. Mikey "The Burque Bulldog" Lovato (Albuquerque, NM), and Frank "The Crank" Camacho (Temple Hills, MD / Saipan-Guam USA) vs. Binky "The Baltimore Submission Machine" Jones Ground Control (Baltimore, MD), and 4X NCAA All American Wrestler (Penn State) Phil "Mr Wonderful" Davis.

In addition to these world class fighters the UWC will continue their commitment to showcase some of the next great up and coming MMA Champions of tomorrow with more amazing super fights.

UFC / TUF VET "WAR MACHINE" (X-treme Couture / Undisputed - Las Vegas, NV) vs. Reshad Woods (Team Lloyd Irvin - Manassas, VA)

Jamal "The Suit" Patterson (IFL VET / Renzo Gracie Black Belt - New York, NY) who defeated Antwain "The Juggernaut" Britt in :43 seconds at the Feb 21st UWC Man "O" War show vs. Ryan "Big Deal" Jimmo (Fit Plus - Halifax, Canada)

Marcus "The Tornado" Foran (Team Greg Jackson - Albuquerque, NM) vs. Richie "The Dirty Samurai" Hightower (Genesis MMA - Phoenix, AZ) in a much anticipated rematch.

For more FIGHT CARD info log on to the Official UWC Website www.UWCMMA.com

UWC shows have become a staple of the Washington, D.C. sports culture, attracting thousands of fans, along with mainstream celebrities like Alex Ovechkin from the Washington Capitals, Washington Redskins TE Chris Cooley, and ESPN's Tony Reali, among many others. UWC CEO S. Marcello Foran remains committed to finding and developing the great MMA champions of tomorrow. Fans can expect explosive cage fights, first-class production and a crowd-pleasing environment as the UWC provides the highest level of competition seen on the east coast.

UltimateVIP Contest - Meet and Greet w/ TITO ORTIZ For a chance to "WIN" the UltimateVIP Fight Night Ticket Package and a Meet and Greet with Tito and other special celebrity guests TEXT "VIP" to 30644.

Buy tickets today at all Ticketmaster outlets and Ticketmaster.com with general admission prices set at $35, $58.50, $78.50 and $128.50. A limited number of Ultimate VIP (UVIP) and VIP packages ($500 and $250) are available, which include cage side seating, UVIP fight night pre-party, UVIP event lanyard, special guest fighter meet and greets, UVIP suite access, full food and beverage service and more.

Ticketmaster: http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/15004253F18F69D6?artistid=1298689&majorcatid=10004&minorcatid=830

UWC CAPITAL PUNISHMENT will be streamed "LIVE" on SHERDOG.com (*UNAVAILABLE within 100 MILES of the WASHINGTON DC METRO AREA)

Find ticket information, photos and videos, updates on the fight card, announcements on special guest appearances and other UWC news text "UWC" to 30644 or visit the Official UWC Website: www.uwcmma.com , on Facebook: UWC Fans Group http://groups.to/uwc , UWC Fans Page http://companies.to/uwc and at MySpace: www.myspace.com/uwcmma and Twitter: www.twitter.com/uwcmma

About UWC:
The Ultimate Warrior Challenge (UWC) is the Mid Atlantic Regions leader in providing fans with the best, most competitive and highest quality professional mixed martial arts (MMA) events. In addition to featuring elite fighters from the top MMA teams across the country, UWC also showcases and builds the careers of the many top pro fighters from the leading Virginia, D.C. and Maryland teams and gyms by giving them an opportunity and platform to challenge the very best in their highly competitive hometown area. UWC's fighters and events will serve as the catalyst for turning the Mid Atlantic Region and Washington D.C. area into a powerful and highly-regarded MMA east coast destination.