MMA returns to the Rock!!
MMA at the Rock #2
Friday July 9th, 2010
River Rock Casino Resort
June 3, 2010Richmond, B.C. Presented by West Coast Promotions (FIGHTNEWS.ca Promoter of the year 2009), The River Rock Casino Resort is proud to announce a triumphant return of live MMA at the fabulous River Rock Show Theatre on Friday July 9th. After an explosive night of MMA action earlier this year at the Rock, this 12 fight card promises to offer even greater fireworks!
In the nights Main Event; coming off of an impressive win in his last fight, the ever exciting Tak Sasaki fighting out the Wolfes Den in North Vancouver, takes on tough American opponent, Jason Rivera. Rivera fights out of the ‘Wand Team’ in Las Vegas, Nevada, which is owned and operated by PRIDE & UFC legend Wanderlei Silva. Expect some high flying action in this one as Sasaki looks to impress.
The night’s Semi-Main Event features MMA at the Rock #1 Fight of the Night participant Sarah Mcleod. Fighting out of the Team Denarius in North Vancouver, undefeated Mcleod looks to put on yet another impressive performance against Amy Caldwell out of Chaelies Combat Club in Everett, Washington.
The Main and Semi Main Event’s are Canada vs. USA affairs, so expect some fierce combat between the two neighboring nations. The remainder of the card will feature other outstanding B.C MMA fighters including: Kelowna’s Chris Day, Campbell River’s Oren Hanscom, Comox Valley’s Nathan Swayze, and Vernon’s Tyson Fitch.
Tickets are now on sale and range from $29.99 to $99.99. They are available through www.ticketmaster.ca or at the River Rock Box office which can be reached at 604. 247.8562
What: MMA at the Rock #2
When: Friday, July 9th, 2010 – 7:30 p.m. start
Where: River Rock Show Theatre, 8811 River Road Richmond, BC.
For all media inquiries, please contact:
Sonja Mandic Manny Sobral
Manager, Media and Responsible Gaming West Coast Promotions
Great Canadian Gaming Corporation 604.377.2607
604.889.7114 manny@
smandic@gcgaming.com