Filipino American UFC fighter, Mark Munoz

Mark Munoz, Filipino American MMA Fighter, Makes His UFC Broadcast Debut on Pay-Per-View on Saturday, March 7th

March 02, 2009

LOS ANGELES (U.S. ASIAN WIRE) Entering the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) without a loss, Filipino American Mark Munoz makes his first live broadcast Pay Per View fight at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, OH, on March 7, 10 pm EST/7 pm PST. Munoz, a wrestler/Jui Jitsu fighter with a 5-0 record, will face 7-2 Ohio native boxer/wrestler Matt Hamill in the ring. In his last fight with the World Extreme Cage Fighting (WEC), Munoz defeated Ricardo Barros with a TKO in 2 minutes and 26 seconds.

Munoz has been recognized by Jason Cruz of NW AsianWeekly as one of the top 12 API athletes to watch in 2009.

Before, during, and after his fights, fans can read the latest information about Munoz on Team Munoz, the official Mark Munoz fan site. Built to be interactive, the site enables fans to create their own Web page, post opinions on fights or fighters, load photos and videos, and promote events that relate to mixed martial arts (MMA) or wrestling. Become a member of Team Munoz by visiting the official Mark Munoz fan site. Click on the Team Munoz link on www.MarkMunoz.net.

MMA is gaining in popularity among TV viewers. Fight nights attract 100 million PPV viewers worldwide, exceeding viewership of the Superbowl. In this full contact combat sport where fighters are allowed to use multiple styles of fighting—Muay Thai, Brazilian Jui Jitsu, Japanese Shoot Wrestling, Freestyle or Greco-Roman Wrestling, Sambo, or Judo–MMA fighters wield a combination of striking, grappling, and submission holds to beat their opponents.

Call Rheena Munoz at 707-315-9480 or email publicrelations@markmunoz.net to arrange an interview with UFC Fighter Mark Munoz .

Source: http://www.usasianwire.com, release.php?id=643345995