First Cage Fighting Championships Hit the new Nova SE University Center Arena
Move over UFC, there’s a new league entering the fastest growing sport in the world, Mixed Martial Arts (MMA), and it’s called Cage Fighting Championships (CFC). Rage in a Cage Promotions has assembled some of the finest up and coming talent in MMA to kick off its first ever CFC fights at the new Nova SE University Center “Shark Tank” Arena. No better name could be fighting in the Shark Tank for the championship belt than “The Shark” Emyer Bussade vs. “The Beast” TJ Cook. Bussade stands 6”0”, weighs in at 185 lbs and has a record of 9 wins and 4 losses. His fighting style is Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and he trains with American Top Team. Cook, his opponent, also stands at an even 6 feet and weighs 185 lbs with a record of 8 wins and only 1 loss utilizing a striking style and fighting wi! th Team Trauma should prove to be an exciting title fight. Nine other fights are scheduled featuring Carlos Gonzales vs. Eric Reynolds, along with exciting new comers Moyses Gabin, Nicholas Tortora, Marcos Dematta and Rex Payne.
This first CFC event has already drawn the attention of Mark Cuban’s HDNet Network, which only broadcasts in 1080i High Definition, and the hit show Inside MMA. This television series will have a crew on hand taping highlights and interviews in HD for their program to air the following week after the event. For airing information, go to www.hd.net and look for the Inside MMA schedule.
This championship event takes place at the newly constructed Nova SE University Center “Shark Tank” Arena. The arena has state-of-the-art capabilities and amenities while featuring over 4,500 seats, all with a seat back. The main court provides for over 1,000 chair-back seats, including VIP sections, while the upper level has over 4,000 seats. The upper level houses the world’s largest automated telescopic seating system, which adds over 2,000 chair-back seats on either side when extended. The arena is located at 3301 College Avenue, Ft Lauderdale and is about 1-½ miles south of I-595 on University Drive.
Tickets for CFC #1: Let the Rage Begin are on sale NOW with prices starting at $29, which includes parking. Ring side and VIP seating also available. The fastest and most convenient way to purchase tickets before this event is sold out is by visiting any Ticketmaster Outlet or their website at Ticketmaster.com or by calling Ticketmaster Charge-By-Phone at 513-562-4949. Tickets are also available at the Nova SE University Arena Box Office Window fight night. Fights start at 7:30PM, doors open at 6:30PM. For more information about CFC #1 - Let the Rage Begin or any upcoming CFC event, visit www.rnc-mma.com. All bouts are live and subject to change.
The pre-fight press conference will be held Thursday, October 4th at Spirits Nightclub in Seminole Paradise at The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino at 2:00pm 5729 Seminole Way Fort Lauderdale, FL. (954) 327-9777.
The weigh-in will be held Friday, October 5th at La Playa (next to Shooters) at 4:00pm 3003 NE 32nd Ave Fort Lauderdale, FL. (954) 527-5292.
About Cage Fighting Championships
The Cage Fighting Championships bring some of the world’s leading professional mixed martial arts professionals into battle inside a 6-sided caged ring. Owned and operated by Rage in a Cage Promotions, Inc., and headquartered in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. For more information, visit www.rageinacagepromotions.com or www.rnc-mma.com.
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