iBN Sports Brings Comedy to its Fight Site With LIVE Coverage of “MMA ROAST” presented by Convicted Artist

Sep 3, 2009
(PRESS RELEASE) -- What’s so funny about Mixed Martial Arts? Tune in this Sunday at 6:00 PM to www.ibnsports.com to find out as the Internet’s premiere sports broadcast network covers the “MMA Roast” present by Convicted Artist live from the John Lovitz Comedy Club in Hollywood, CA. The event is being held to benefit the La Habra Boxing Foundation to support the rebuilding and operation of the Foundation’s Club which has existed in an old church since being founded by David Martinez in 1981.

The list of elite fighters who will bear the brunt of this comedic assault include Karl James Noons, Rob McCullough, Mighty Mo, Saad Awad, Kimo Leopoldo, Richard Schiller, Dave Cryer and Georgi Karakhanyan. Also taking a few on the chin will be Boxing & MMA trainers such as John Bray of the TV Reality Show “The Contender”, cut man & trainer David Martinez, Masters Hall of Fame Inductee & former IFL Sabres Striking Coach Joe “Striker” Hanlin, and Tony Salazar of Advanced Boxing Techniques.

The Roast will be hosted by renowned boxing writer “Big Dog” Benny Henderson Jr. of Convicted Artist and co-hosted by Bob Carroll & Ron “The Yacman” Yacovetti. Comedy Headliners include Eliot Chang, Big Earl, The Greg Wilson, Randy Johnson, Amir K, Aaron Westly, the Funny Lady, the Philly Cat, the Deacon and a special appearance by Reggie Warren Jr.

About iBN Sports
iBN Sports is an internet-based television broadcast network providing world class coverage of live sports, archived footage on-demand, news, highlights and other unique programming that reveals the compelling stories of the sports world. Current and past programming has included professional and amateur sports alike from local high schools to international federations. A sampling of these sports includes: mixed martial arts (MMA), Independent Baseball, Pro Cycling, boxing, surfing, skateboarding, snowboarding, motocross and high schoold football, basketball and baseball. iBN Sports markets and distributes sports content through its alliance of global media partners, sports channels, clubs, governing bodies, sponsors, radio, television, print, restaurant chains, and web partners. Production and content are driven by an experienced group of Hollywood branding, design, and media experts. iBN is headquartered in Orange County, California and operates worldwide through its partnerships and affiliates.

About Convicted Artist
Convicted Artist is a true social art network that focuses on artistic freedom of expression and collaboration of talent. Their website is a mosaic of captivating art, tremendous music, extreme sports and intriguing articles; Extrem Arts, Extreme Sports with Extreme Conviction at www.convictedartist.com.