ProElite.com To Stream

(Platinum) "Ring of Fire" Battle Royale

 Top MMA Fighters Compete in Five-Part MMA Series

 

LOS ANGELES - ProElite.com, the world's premier MMA social networking and entertainment Web site,

today announced that Platinum Fighting Production's five-part "Ring of Fire" World Team Challenge will be

viewable on demand at ProElite.com.

 

Coached by MMA legends Royce Gracie, Josh Barnett, Gokor Chivichyan and Ken Shamrock, four teams of

world class fighters will compete in events held in the Philippines, Macau, Japan and China, with the best

two teams progressing to the final Ring of Fire slated for December 2008. Ring of Fire begins this Sunday,

December 9 at Manila's Araneta Stadium, home to the historic "Thrilla in Manila" Mohammed Ali and Joe

Frazier fight.

 

"We are making history streaming this spectacular MMA event, and there's no better place to make history

than Manila, home of one of the most historic battles between two of the toughest and most accomplished

professional athletes," said Kelly Perdew, president of Los Angeles-based ProElite.com. "Partnering with

Platinum ensures the Ring of Fire is fiercely competitive with top notch fighters that will resonate with on

demand viewers at ProElite.com."

 

"We have worked hard to bring the world's most dynamic MMA champions together in a unique team format

in what will prove to be the biggest MMA event in Asian history," said Ron Delatorre, chief executive officer

of Las Vegas-based Platinum Fighting Productions. "We are thrilled to partner with ProElite, a global leader

in the world of MMA that will raise the profile of this event exponentially."

 

Team Gracie features experienced grapplers Cleber Luciano, Jorge Patino, Daniel Serafian, John Marsh and

Katrine Alendal. Team Barnett will field Koji Oishi, Yuki Kondo, Renato "Babalu" Sobral, Jeff Monson and

Ginele Marquez. Team Gokar includes Karen Darabedyan, August Wallen, Rodney Faverus, Hakim Gouram

and Amanda Buckner. Rounding out the field is Team Lion's Den with Evan Dunham, Kyacey Uscola, Mike

Whitehead, Ricco Rodrigues and Tonya Evinger.

 

There will be a special match featuring Zach Light, coached by current Light Heavyweight Champion

Rampage Jackson, before the Ring of Fire tournament begins December 9 in Manila. Results and replay of

the fights can be viewed on-demand for a low cost at ProElite.com beginning Dec 21st.

 

About ProElite, Inc. (www.proeliteinc.com)

ProElite, Inc. delivers the most exciting entertainment experience in the world of mixed martial arts (MMA)

with live arena-based entertainment events, cable television programming on Showtime Networks and

community-driven interactive broadband entertainment via the Internet. ProElite embraces MMA with the

highest levels of honor, integrity, discipline and self-esteem, all the while remaining inclusive for fighters, fans

and schools. ProElite's live fight division, EliteXC, delivers spectacular live MMA fight events that showcase

the world's top fighters (elitexc.com). ProElite's interactive business, ProElite.com, capitalizes on the

growing popularity of the sport of mixed martial arts by building a community of mixed martial arts

enthusiasts. In addition to streaming the most exciting live fights to the web, ProElite expands the fan base

of the sport by providing a comprehensive set of online social networking tools for fans, fighters and

organizations. ProElite.com - Empowering the Fight Community(TM).

 

About Platinum Fighting Productions (www.platinumfightingproductions.com)

Based in Las Vegas, Nevada, Platinum Fighting Productions is the premiere mixed martial arts promoter in

Asia. With over 30 years of Mixed Martial Arts and Promoter experience, and a stable of over 100 top-ranked

fighters, the Platinum Fighting Productions team is uniquely positioned to dominate the Pacific Ring.

 

If you would like photographs of Platinum Fighting Productions CEO Ron Delatorre, matchmaker Bobby

Gamboa, any Ring of Fire Manila competitors, or images and video from the event please contact Jimbeau

Andrews: 949-494-9840 or for more information visit the us at: www.PlatinumFightingProductions.com.

 

- From ProElite, Inc. \ PondelWilkinson Inc with a little editing from us (color, etc...)

 

(12/6/07)