Former Olympian Brings Live MMA to Calgary

Aug. 22, 2011 - PRLog -- Calgary, Alberta – Mixed Martial Arts is the fastest growing sport in the world and Ari Taub, a former Olympian, is making sure that fighters from across North America have a safe and high-quality environment to fight in.

Hard Knocks Fighting, owned and operated by Ari Taub, is the only MMA promotion with a permanent venue in Calgary, Alberta. Hard Knocks fights are hosted throughout Canada and air regularly on The Fight Network. Ari Taub, 2008 Beijing Olympian and Greco Roman Wrestler, is a highly sought after wrestling coach to the MMA elite.

On September 23, 2011 Ari and his company Hard Knocks will be hosting School of Hard Knocks 14 – a live event that will feature professional and amateur fighters from across North America – including one female bout. Other upcoming events include School of Hard Knocks 15 in Regina, SK (Oct 7, 2011) and School of Hard Knocks 16 in Estevan, SK (Oct 22, 2011).

Ari Taub, Hard Knocks representatives, and fighters are available for interview by phone, in-person, or in writing.