Alliance Fights, a Seattle-based Mixed Martial Arts promotions company will return to ShoWare Center in Kent, Washington for their second professional MMA event on Saturday, August 22, 2009. “COUNTERSTRIKE” will feature professional fights matching well-known athletes specializing in jiu-jitsu, kick-boxing, wrestling and more.

Appearing in what could be his last local fight before launching onto the national scene is Seattle superstar Mario Miranda (8-0-0, 185lbs). Other athletes scheduled to fight include Gary Padilla (9-4-0, 185lbs), Chris Davis (4-0, 170lbs), John Heath (2-1-0, 170lbs), Josh Henry (7-2-1, 153lbs.), Josh Calvo (160lbs.) making his professional debut, and more.

Alliance Fights, bolstered by the success of “The Uprising” their May ’09 event at ShoWare Center which featured ten amazing professional bouts – three decisions, three knock-outs and four submissions, have matched the athletes of COUNTERSTRIKE for great action. Encouraged by the consistent growth of the Mixed Martial Arts fan base in the northwest, Alliance Fights seeks to deliver a series of high impact, action filled sporting events, showcasing highly trained athletes who have demonstrated competitive excellence.

Tickets for COUNTERSTRIKE are on sale now and are available at ShoWare Center’s Box Office, online at www.ShoWareCenter.com or by phone at 253-856-6999. Prices not including fees range from $70 for “cageside” seats to $25 for general admission seats. Parking is always free and all ages are always welcome at ShoWare Center.
About ShoWare Center
The nation’s first LEED® Silver sports & entertainment arena, ShoWare Center is home to the WHL’s Seattle Thunderbirds, as well as concerts, family shows, corporate events, tradeshows and other sporting events. Located just 17 miles from Seattle, Bellevue and Tacoma, ShoWare Center offers guests complimentary parking and is the crown jewel in a well-designed gathering place for the residents of the Puget Sound region.