El Nino Hits Mansion with Force

Sept. 1, 2007 - PRLog -- CONTACT: Francine Marseille
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‘EL NINO HITS THE PLAYBOY MANSION WITH FORCE’
“Strikeforce Mixed Martial Arts at The Playboy Mansion Creating a Moment in History”

September 1, 2007, Beverly Hills, CA: Leading mixed martial arts federation, Strikeforce, will produce a historic, first-ever mixed martial arts event at the world-famous Playboy Mansion on Saturday, September 29, 2007.  Slated for action are undefeated Strikeforce world lightweight (155 lb. limit) champion “El Nino” Gilbert Melendez and UFC and Pride Fighting Championship veteran Josh “The Punk” Thomson.

The 10-bout fight card will host the return of Strikeforce world light heavyweight (205 lb. limit) champion and The Ultimate Fighter season one runner-up Bobby Southworth as well as the return of former World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) star and Tough Enough 2 reality show winner Daniel Puder.
“This is another leap forward into mainstream America for Strikeforce and the sport of mixed martial arts,” said Scott Coker, CEO of West Coast Productions, LLC, the parent company of Strikeforce.  
For over 20 years, Coker has pioneered the growth of martial arts in North America, which is the exclusive provider of martial arts footage to ESPN and the producer of some of the largest fight cards in United States history.
“We feel honored that Mr. Hefner chose the Strikeforce brand to entertain an audience at his home and we’re looking forward to putting on an incredible show.”
The evening, loaded with top caliber fighting talent, will lavish its guests with a number of memorable experiences, including a top-shelf open bar; a buffet-style gourmet dinner; photo opportunities with Playboy Playmates and a wine-tasting party featuring the spirits of various gold-medal wineries.  
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Requests for tickets to the ‘Strikeforce at The Mansion’ are to contact Carie Aana at carie_strikeforcekickboxing@yahoo.com or 408-569-3147. For more information visit the Strikeforce official website at www.strikeforceusa.net.   “Strikeforce at The Mansion” festivities begin at 6:30 p.m., with the card’s first bout commencing at 8:00 p.m.  

About Strikeforce
Strikeforce is a world-class mixed martial arts cage fight promotion which, on Friday, March 10, 2006, made history with its “Shamrock vs. Gracie” event, the first sanctioned mixed martial arts fight card in California state history.  The star-studded extravaganza, which pitted legendary champion Frank Shamrock against Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt Cesar Gracie at San Jose’s HP Pavilion, played host to a sold-out, record crowd of 18,265.  Since 1995, Strikeforce has been the exclusive provider of martial arts programming for ESPN and, after 12 years of success as a leading, world championship kickboxing promotion, the company unveiled its mixed martial arts series with “Shamrock vs. Gracie.”  

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