Xtreme Fighting Championships Announces New CEO for U.S. and International Divisions
Feb 23, 2014 Comments
(PRESS RELEASE) -- TAMPA, FLORIDA – Xtreme Fighting Championships
(“XFC”) today announces it has named Edward Jung the new Chief
Executive Officer to lead the growth of both the US and
International divisions. Edward Jung created the vision and
executed the expansion of XFC’s business model in Brazil and
throughout Latin America. Mr. Jung and his executive team were
responsible for securing the long-term partnership agreement with
REDE TV! (Brazil), as well as the Spanish live transmission
throughout Latin America with ESPN for XFCi 1.
As part of Mr. Jung’s new XFC corporate structure: Edward Jung, Chief Executive Officer, will oversee all of XFC US, Canada and XFC International business including strategic partnership and business development in North America and Worldwide. John Prisco as President of XFC United States, Myron Molotky as President of XFC International, and James Morrell, Chief Operating Officer.
Commenting on the continued success of XFC domestically and the growth of the International division, Mr. Jung said, “The success that XFC has achieved over the last 8 years is remarkable, and we will continue to build on this success in both the US and the International markets”. Mr. Jung added “Together, with the executive staff in the US and XFC International, we are committed to take the companies to the next level as we introduce the globalization of XFC.”
XFC has set a schedule for hosting two seasons of live events in Brazil on Rede TV throughout this year and is preparing to host live events in the United States to be broadcast nationally. The initial focus of MMA promotions for the balance of 2014 will be in the U.S. and Latin America with an eye toward expanding further in 2015 throughout all regions of Latin America, Europe and Asia.
About XFC and XFC International – The XFC (Xtreme Fighting Championships) is a premier International MMA organization founded in 2006, based out of Tampa, Florida with offices in Michigan, New York, Ft. Lauderdale, Sao Paulo- Brazil, & Buenos Aires- Argentina. The XFC is known for entertaining fans with some of the most action packed MMA events on television! Showcasing both Male and Female fighters, the XFC boasts finding and building the names of the next generation of MMA fighters. XFC has produced stadium fight cards throughout the United States, Greece, and now Latin America. On February 8, 2014, XFC International produced its inaugural event XFCi 1 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. XFCi 1 was one of the highest rated programs seen on Rede TV. XFC has also established attendance records with events drawing over 11,000 fans to the St. Pete Times Forum. www.xfcmma.com
As part of Mr. Jung’s new XFC corporate structure: Edward Jung, Chief Executive Officer, will oversee all of XFC US, Canada and XFC International business including strategic partnership and business development in North America and Worldwide. John Prisco as President of XFC United States, Myron Molotky as President of XFC International, and James Morrell, Chief Operating Officer.
Commenting on the continued success of XFC domestically and the growth of the International division, Mr. Jung said, “The success that XFC has achieved over the last 8 years is remarkable, and we will continue to build on this success in both the US and the International markets”. Mr. Jung added “Together, with the executive staff in the US and XFC International, we are committed to take the companies to the next level as we introduce the globalization of XFC.”
XFC has set a schedule for hosting two seasons of live events in Brazil on Rede TV throughout this year and is preparing to host live events in the United States to be broadcast nationally. The initial focus of MMA promotions for the balance of 2014 will be in the U.S. and Latin America with an eye toward expanding further in 2015 throughout all regions of Latin America, Europe and Asia.
About XFC and XFC International – The XFC (Xtreme Fighting Championships) is a premier International MMA organization founded in 2006, based out of Tampa, Florida with offices in Michigan, New York, Ft. Lauderdale, Sao Paulo- Brazil, & Buenos Aires- Argentina. The XFC is known for entertaining fans with some of the most action packed MMA events on television! Showcasing both Male and Female fighters, the XFC boasts finding and building the names of the next generation of MMA fighters. XFC has produced stadium fight cards throughout the United States, Greece, and now Latin America. On February 8, 2014, XFC International produced its inaugural event XFCi 1 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. XFCi 1 was one of the highest rated programs seen on Rede TV. XFC has also established attendance records with events drawing over 11,000 fans to the St. Pete Times Forum. www.xfcmma.com
