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Follow on Google News | Nations Collide ‘USA vs. Cuba’ - House of Fame MMA Opens Doors for Cuban Fighters in the U.SThe historic Amateur MMA card is a prelude to the Nations Collide ‘USA vs. Cuba’ pro MMA card. The pro card, stacked with 11 high-octane bouts, pits skilled Cuban-American fighters against worthy U.S. opponents.
By: House Of Fame (HOF MMA) Miami, FL (February 23, 2014) – On the heels ofthe Obama administrationpunching the biggest hole to date in America's half-century- According to HOF MMA Founder Paris Tsitos, ‘We are very excited to host our first MMA event in Miami and what better way to do it than to give Cuban-based fighters the opportunity to fight under the HOF MMA banner. Although tensions have eased between the U.S. and Cuba, obtaining visas for the fighters has proven to be a challenging process, but we feel that it is well worth it. Words cannot express how excited we are to give fighters in Cuba the opportunity to showcase their skills in the U.S.’ HOF MMA officials expect to receive visa approval for several Cuban-based mixed martial arts athletes in the coming days. Upon approval, the skilled Cuban fighters will be one step closer to realizing their dream of fighting on U.S. soil. In less than one month’s time they will travel from Cuba to Miami to test their skills against elite U.S. fighters under Amateur MMA rules. The historic Amateur MMA card is a prelude to the Nations Collide ‘USA vs. Cuba’ pro MMA card. The pro card, stacked with 11 high-octane bouts, pits skilled Cuban-American fighters against worthy U.S. opponents. Fight fans will not want to miss this event! *To view the full Nations Collide ‘USA vs. Cuba’ pro card, please visit www.mixedmartialarts.com (http://www.mixedmartialarts.com/ Miami fans can expect a stellar night of premium entertainment that goes well beyond the cage. The fight organization has successfully put a ‘Miami’ spin on the MMA formula by adding the element of live concert performances. In addition to an action-packed night of fights, Platinum-Selling Recording Artist ‘Fat Joe’ and American Idol XIV Fan Favorite Kelley Kime will be performing. Up-and-coming singer Samantha Camera, daughter of Telenovela star Victor Camera, will be singing the national anthem to kick off the festivities. HOF MMA Nations Collide ‘USA vs. Cuba’ tickets are on sale now! Tickets can be purchased through Ticketmaster or at the BankUnited Center box office. Student and military discounts offered. VIP packages are available. Major sponsors for Nations Collide ‘USA vs. Cuba’ include the U.S. Army, Fighter Energy and the Newport Beachside Hotel and Resort. House of Fame MMA has also partnered withUnited Fight Alliance (http://www.unitedfightalliance.com/ *Fight card subject to change About House of Fame MMA (HOF MMA): A member of the City of Jacksonville’ John Cowan 973-229-8026 johncowan@m3- End
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