"Good Ole Boy" Hopes to Stop the "Viking" Quest

"Good Ole Boy" Hopes to Stop "Viking" Quest on Bodog Fight: Costa Rica Combat

For Immediate Release

April 30, 2007

Much like the Scandinavian pirates who plundered the coasts of Europe from the 8th to 10th centuries, Dan "The Viking" Evensen will be seeking victory at all costs when the hit mixed martial arts series Bodog Fight: Costa Rica Combat continues this Tuesday, May 1 at 11 p.m. / 10 p.m. Central on ION Television.

After winning his first five pro fights, the towering 6-5, 260-pound Norwegian has suffered two straight defeats and needs to beat Jeremiah "Good Ole Boy" Constant in order to get his MMA career back on track.

"I have to win," says the 32-year-old Evensen. "I don't care who my opponent is. It's going to be violent, and I'm going to end this fight."

Standing in his way is 32-year-old Constant, who has only been defeated once in five pro bouts. "The Good Ole Boy" hails from Oklahoma but now trains in Oregon with middleweight sensation Matt Lindland and Team Quest.

"The people are different (in Oregon) and I stick out like a sore thumb," says the former oil field worker. "I love fishin', huntin' and pretty much anything that doesn't got nothin' to do with the city. But the coaches here are good and Matt has been a real mentor in life."


Dan Evensen

In other MMA action, Pennsylvania's Stephen Haigh takes on Takuya Wada of Japan. 26-year-old Haigh, a product of Philadelphia's famous Fight Factory, has three wins and two defeats, while his 29-year-old opponent sports a pro record of 13-7-8.

Can't catch the action on ION? All episodes of the Bodog Fight series are available worldwide through video streaming at BodogFight.com, with behind-the-scenes exclusives, fighter bios and additional footage only available online.

About Bodog.TV

Bodog.TV is a division of the international digital entertainment giant Bodog Entertainment. With six offices located around the globe, this production and distribution division features a diverse and growing roster of television shows. Some of Bodog Television's latest programs include: An MMA fight series, BodogFight season's I-IV (BodogFight.com); a poker lifestyle and reality show, Calvin Ayre Wild Card Poker I and II (Bodog.TV); a million-dollar indie band search competition, Bodog Battle (BodogBattle.com); which features legendary Sex Pistols front man Johnny Rotten. Bodog Television's creator Calvin Ayre is recognized as a world authority on branding in the digital entertainment industry and was featured on the cover of Forbes magazine's best-selling "Billionaires" issue in March 2006. For more information, contact Media Relations at 1-866-892-3371, or press@bodog.tv. BODOG is a registered trademark of Bodog Entertainment Group.
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Bodog Fight Presents Cage Rage Championships 21: Judgement Day

Bodog Fight Presents Cage Rage Championships 21: Judgement Day

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April 25, 2007

Bodog Fight is pleased to join forces with the U.K. mixed martial arts promotion Cage Rage to present Cage Rage Championships 21: Judgement Day.

Thanks to a special arrangement, mixed martial arts fans will be able to watch this exciting event free in the United States on ION Television, April 28th at 9 p.m. / 8 p.m. Central.

"We are thrilled to bring the Cage Rage experience for the first time to television audiences in the U.S.," says Bodog Fight founder Calvin Ayre. "Viewers can expect some fantastic bouts."

Cage Rage has signed some of the best fighters in the world for their first foray into the U.S. television market, including Vitor "The Phenom" Belfort in a light heavyweight match, Murilo "Ninja" Rua in a middleweight brawl, and the legendary Tank Abbot in heavyweight action. Visit BodogFight.com for complete details.

Following Judgement Day, ION viewers will get another shot of action with an encore presentation of the hit mixed martial arts series Bodog Fight: Costa Rica Combat at 11 p.m. / 10 p.m. Central.

In the latest installment, former Cage Rage British featherweight champion Brad "One Punch" Pickett takes on J.R. Sims of Las Vegas, while Florida's Rafael "The Claw" Dias tangles with Sweden's Sami Aziz. Can "One Punch" live up to his nickname? Stay tuned and find out.

Can't catch the action on ION? All episodes of the Bodog Fight series are available worldwide through video streaming at BodogFight.com, with behind-the-scenes exclusives, fighter bios and additional footage only available online.

About Bodog.TV

Bodog.TV is a division of the international digital entertainment giant Bodog Entertainment. With six offices located around the globe, this production and distribution division features a diverse and growing roster of television shows. Some of Bodog Television's latest programs include: A MMA fight series, Bodog Fight season's I-IV (BodogFight.com); a poker lifestyle and reality show, Calvin Ayre Wild Card Poker I and II (Bodog.TV); a million-dollar indie band search competition, Bodog Battle (BodogBattle.com); which features legendary Sex Pistols front man Johnny Rotten. Bodog Television's creator Calvin Ayre is recognized as a world authority on branding in the digital entertainment industry and was featured on the cover of Forbes magazine's best-selling "Billionaires" issue in March 2006. For more information, contact Media Relations at 1-866-892-3371, or press@bodog.tv. BODOG is a registered trademark of Bodog Entertainment Group.
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Brad "One Punch" Pickett Aims to Entertain on Bodog Fight: Costa Rica Combat

Brad "One Punch" Pickett Aims to Entertain on Bodog Fight: Costa Rica Combat

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April 23, 2007

Find out if England's Brad "One Punch" Pickett can live up to his nickname when the hit mixed martial arts series Bodog Fight: Costa Rica Combat continues this Tuesday, April 24th at 11 p.m. / 10 p.m. Central on ION Television.

The 29-year-old former Cage Rage British featherweight champion sports a professional MMA record of nine wins and two defeats and takes on newcomer J.R. Sims of Las Vegas. The 23-year-old Sims has just one win and one loss under his belt, but has a strong boxing pedigree and self-proclaimed "heavy" hands.

"He'll probably want to fight me standing up," predicts Sims. "That's okay, because I hit pretty hard, so if he wants to play I'm more than ready!"

Pickett, who has ten amateur boxing fights to his credit, doesn't mind going toe-to-toe and says he just wants to put on a good show at the beautiful outdoor ring on the sunny shores of Costa Rica.

"I love to entertain," says Pickett. "That's why I've created a unique ring walk where I enter as a `pikey', complete with braces (suspenders) and Trilby hat to the song "Wallop" by Chas & Dave. Fans love it."

Fans should also enjoy watching Florida's Rafael "The Claw" Dias and Sweden's Sami Aziz tussle in ring. The 27-year-old Dias trains with American Top Team, and has seven wins and just one defeat, while the 34-year-old Aziz is undefeated in two professional bouts. Despite his light MMA record, Aziz warns that he is no stranger to competition.

"I've wrestled twice at the Olympic Games, and was also ranked number one on the Swedish National Boxing Team in the 71-kilogram weight class."

In addition to being broadcast on ION Television, all episodes of the series will be available worldwide through video streaming at www.BodogFight.com, with behind-the-scenes exclusives, fighter bios and additional footage only available online.

About Bodog.TV

Bodog.TV is a division of the international digital entertainment giant Bodog Entertainment. With six offices located around the globe, this production and distribution division features a diverse and growing roster of television shows. Some of Bodog Television’s latest programs include: A MMA fight series, BodogFight season’s I-IV (BodogFight.com); a poker lifestyle and reality show, Calvin Ayre Wild Card Poker I and II (Bodog.TV); a million-dollar indie band search competition, Bodog Battle (BodogBattle.com); which features legendary Sex Pistols front man Johnny Rotten. Bodog Television’s creator Calvin Ayre is recognized as a world authority on branding in the digital entertainment industry and was featured on the cover of Forbes magazine's best-selling "Billionaires" issue in March 2006. For more information, contact Media Relations at 1-866-892-3371, or press@bodog.tv . BODOG is a registered trademark of Bodog Entertainment Group.
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Royce Gracie joins Bodog Fight: Costa Rica Combat

Royce Gracie joins Bodog Fight: Costa Rica Combat

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April 17, 2007

Bodog Fight: Costa Rica Combat debuts Tuesday, April 17th at 11 p.m. / 10 p.m. Central on ION Television.

The latest series of Bodog Fight promises to be its most impressive effort to date, as Bodog founder Calvin Ayre welcomes mixed martial arts superstars Royce Gracie, Josh Barnett, Phil Baroni and Denis Kang to the beaches of Costa Rica for their insight and analysis.

Joining them will be veteran play-by-play man and World Boxing Hall of Fame inductee "The Colonel" Bob Sheridan. Sheridan will call the fights alongside MMA Broadcaster Paul Lazenby and Bodog Fight Commissioner Jeff Osborne, while former Canadian Super Heavyweight Boxing champion and Battlestar Galactica star Aleks Paunovic conducts ringside interviews.

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu legend Gracie will also join the play-by-play team as a special guest commentator. The most famous member of the first family of BJJ, Gracie has been credited by many of today's stars as their inspiration to enter the world of MMA.

Barnett will be pulling double duty in Costa Rica. A staple of the Japanese pro-wrestling and MMA circuits, "The Baby Faced Assassin" will corner several of Bodog Fight's Japanese combatants in addition to sharing his wealth of knowledge with the television audience.

Fellow MMA stars Baroni and Kang will conduct pre and post fight interviews, as well as offering up assessments of the fights themselves.

Bodog Fight is committed to becoming the premier organization in the mixed martial arts community and will continue to partner with current superstars and past legends of the sport to produce an exciting and entertaining brand of mixed martial arts.

In addition to being broadcast on ION Television, all episodes of the series will be available worldwide through video streaming on www.BodogFight.com. Online, MMA fans will get access to previews, recaps, behind-the-scenes exclusives, fighter bios and additional footage.

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Bodog.TV is a division of the international digital entertainment giant Bodog Entertainment. With six offices located around the globe, this production and distribution division features a diverse and growing roster of television shows. Some of Bodog Television’s latest programs include: A MMA fight series, BodogFight season’s I-IV (BodogFight.com); a poker lifestyle and reality show, Calvin Ayre Wild Card Poker I and II (Bodog.TV); a million-dollar indie band search competition, Bodog Battle (BodogBattle.com); which features legendary Sex Pistols front man Johnny Rotten. Bodog Television’s creator Calvin Ayre is recognized as a world authority on branding in the digital entertainment industry and was featured on the cover of Forbes magazine's best-selling "Billionaires" issue in March 2006. For more information, contact Media Relations at 1-866-892-3371, or press@bodog.tv . BODOG is a registered trademark of Bodog Entertainment Group.
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Introducing Bodog Fight: Costa Rica Combat

Introducing Bodog Fight: Costa Rica Combat Third Series Debuts with Trio of Brutal Bouts

For Immediate Release
April 16, 2007

Following the overwhelming success of its sophomore series, Bodog Fight changes backdrops for the third installment in its mixed martial arts series. Swapping the frozen tundra of St. Petersburg for the sunny shores of Costa Rica, Bodog Fight: Costa Rica Combat promises bigger brawls and smaller bikinis.


The first episode debuts this Tuesday, April 17th at 11 p.m. / 10 p.m. Central on ION Television, and features six of the most exciting pound-for-pound fighters in MMA.

In the opening bout, 28-year-old Jake Shields (16-4-11) from San Luis Obispo, California takes on 27-year-old Ray Steinbeiss (8-3-0) from Tempe, Arizona. A student of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Vale Tudo fighting legend Cesar Gracie, Shields is one of the best MMA fighters in the world. Will Steinbeiss be able to stop his powerful takedown and submission attempts? The Bodog Fight veteran is up to the challenge as an SWKA Kickboxing champion, Arizona State Wrestling Champion, and IFC Tournament winner.

In other action, 28-year-old Piotr Jakacynski (2-0-1) from Stockholm, Sweden faces 33-year old Steve “The Red-Nosed Pit Bull” Berger (18-15-3) from St. Louis, Missouri. With 37 pro-fights under his belt, Berger is a seasoned veteran with the courage to match his nickname. He admits to getting nervous before his fights, but those nerves quickly become fuel for the coming battle.

“I tend to feed off that nervousness and anticipation though, and channel it into positive energy,” he said.


Piotr Jakacynzki



A stock broker by day, Jakacynzki is a pain broker by night. While his stock may be on the rise, once he steps through the ropes the only numbers he’ll be thinking about are one-two!

In addition to being broadcast on ION Television, all episodes of the series will be available worldwide through video streaming on www.BodogFight.com. Fight fans will get access to previews, recaps, behind-the-scenes exclusives, fighter bios and additional footage only available online.

About Bodog.TV

Bodog.TV is a division of the international digital entertainment giant Bodog Entertainment. With six offices located around the globe, this production and distribution division features a diverse and growing roster of television shows. Some of Bodog Television’s latest programs include: A MMA fight series, BodogFight season’s I-IV (BodogFight.com); a poker lifestyle and reality show, Calvin Ayre Wild Card Poker I and II (Bodog.TV); a million-dollar indie band search competition, Bodog Battle (BodogBattle.com); which features legendary Sex Pistols front man Johnny Rotten. Bodog Television’s creator Calvin Ayre is recognized as a world authority on branding in the digital entertainment industry and was featured on the cover of Forbes magazine's best-selling "Billionaires" issue in March 2006. For more information, contact Media Relations at 1-866-892-3371, or press@bodog.tv . BODOG is a registered trademark of Bodog Entertainment Group.
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BodogFight: Vote for Your Favorite Fighter - Take Home $10K

Vote for Your Favorite Fighter - Take Home $10k

As you had expressed an interest in BodogFight mixed martial arts, we want to give you a friendly reminder to tune into ION Television Tuesday April 3 or Saturday April 7 and watch BodogFight St. Petersburg. After the show visit BodogFight.com or use your cell phone to vote for your favorite BodogFight Fighter. Your vote will enter you to into a sweepstakes to take home a BodogFight prize package worth more than $10,000!

Vote for Your Fighter Today - Take Home $10,000
http://www.bodogfight.com/contests/

Eligible fighters vying for your vote are:

Black Mamba
Amanda Buckner
Rodrigo Damm
Julie Kezdie
Yves Edwards
Diego Gonzales
Mike Brown
Matt Thorpe
Tyler Jackson
Derrick Noble
Dmitri Samoliov
Jake Ellenberger
Jorge Masvidal
Bill Mahood
Steve Berger
Khalil Ibrahim
Roman Zentsov
Steve Steinbess
Kristof Midoux
Jeff Ford
Cain Velasquez
Jarno Nurminen
Jeremiah Constant
Sang Su Lee
Hitomi Akano
Roy Nelson
Tama Chan
Josh Curran
Shayna Baszler
Rumen Dimitrov
Roxanne Modaferri
Piotr Jakaczysnki
Rosie Sexton
Kyacey Uscola
Carina Damm
Joseph Baize
Don't forget the biggest Mixed Martial Arts event of the year: BodogFight: Fedor Emelianenko vs. Matt Lindland on April 14 9e/6p only on Pay Per View. Visit www.bodogfight.com/ppv for details.

Sincerely,

The BodogFight Team
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BodogFight Episode 8 Premieres on ION Television

BodogFight: St. Petersburg Winners Return to Russia for PPV

Plus: Viewers Award $50,000 to BodogFight 'Champ'

For Immediate Release

April 2, 2007

To the victors go the spoils! This is the theme of a special recap episode of BodogFight: St. Petersburg airing Tuesday, April 3 at 11 p.m. / 10 p.m. Central on ION Television.

Something was bound to give with 28 deadly mixed martial arts fighters - 14 Americans and 14 Internationals - converging on the imperial capital of Russia to lay claim to global bragging rights. Now the smoke has cleared, revealing which of these men and women have earned the right to return to St. Petersburg to fight at a historic pay-per-view event, BodogFight: Fedor Emelianenko vs Matt Lindland 'Clash of the Nations' on April 14.

After a punishing exchange of big kicks and strikes, Russian Red Devil Roman Zentsov proved too much for Kristof Midoux of France. The TKO victory catapults Zentsov onto the PPV's main card where he will face California's Bobby Southworth.

Heavyweights Jarno Nurminen of Finland and Sang Su Lee of Korea went at it for three full rounds with Nurminen awarded the decision victory. He moves on to fight Idaho's Josh 'Buffalohead' Curran on the PPV undercard after the colorful Curran won a three-round decision over Nevada's Roy 'Big Country' Nelson.

Two of the sport's toughest women took to the MMA mat, with Amanda Buckner of Massachusetts getting Indiana's Julie Kedzie in a guillotine and forcing her to submit. However, Kedzie will still represent Team USA against Russia's Julia Berezikova on the undercard, while Buckner will appear on the main PPV card against Hitomi Akano, who used an armbar to beat fellow Japanese fighter Tama Chan.

Dmitri Samoliov fights Arizona's Ray Steinbeiss on the PPV undercard after the Russian came back to earn a draw against Canadian Tyler 'TNT' Jackson.

Ray's brother, Steve 'The Hooligan' Steinbeiss will meet Canada's Bill 'The Butcher' Mahood in a light heavyweight bout on the PPV undercard. Steinbeiss pummeled Jeff 'Big Deisel' Ford into submission, while Mahood scored a first-round TKO over Khalil 'Scorpion Heart' Ibrahim of the United Arab Emirates.

Brazil's Rodrigo Damm will represent Team World after submitting Canada's Black Mamba. Damm would have fought grappler-turned-striker Mike Brown of Florida in a lightweight bout on the PPV undercard, however, an injury means Brown will make way for Santino Defranco of Arizona.

The fighters have done their part now it's time for viewers to decide who will earn a cool $50,000. Viewers who tune in BodogFight: St. Petersburg on ION Television this Tuesday, April 3 at 11 p.m. / 10 p.m. Central can vote for their own "BodogFight Champ", with the winning fighter pocketing $50,000. Plus, one lucky voter will win an exclusive BodogFight prize package worth over $10,000!

Voting is open from April 3 - 8, 2007 and the "BodogFight Champ" will be announced, April 9. Visit the award-winning web site www.BodogFight.com for details and stay tuned, because coming April 17th, 2007 BodogFight returns to Costa Rica for a whole new season!

About Bodog.TV

Bodog.TV is a division of the international digital entertainment giant Bodog Entertainment. With six offices worldwide, the company features a diverse and growing roster of television shows. These include BodogFight (www.BodogFight.com), a mixed martial arts show; Bodog Battle of the Bands (www.BodogBattle.com), a contest for a million dollar recording contract; and Calvin Ayre Wild Card Poker (Bodog.TV), a poker lifestyle reality show. Bodog Entertainment Founder Calvin Ayre, who is recognized as a world authority on branding in the digital entertainment industry, was featured on the cover of Forbes magazine's best-selling "Billionaires" issue in March 2006. For more information, contact Media Relations at 1-866-892-3371, or pr@bodog.com. BODOG is a registered trademark of Bodog Entertainment Group.
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BodogFight Episode 7 Premieres on ION Television

"Buffalohead" Hopes to Graze on "Big Country" in Episode 7 of BodogFight: St. Petersburg

For Immediate Release

March 26, 2007

Whether he's working the grill at an Idaho Denny's or working over opponents in the ring, Josh "Buffalohead" Curran always brings the heat.

The part-time short-order cook will try and make short work of Nevada's Roy "Big Country" Nelson in the first of two heavyweight tilts on this week's episode of the hit mixed martial arts TV series BodogFight: St. Petersburg, airing Tuesday, March 27 at 11 p.m. / 10 p.m. Central on ION Television.

"We're thrilled to give Josh the opportunity to show off his skills as a fighter," said Calvin Ayre, BodogFight creator and founder of Bodog Entertainment. "He is an entertainer, a hard worker, and someone viewers will definitely relate to."

The legend of "Buffalohead" began with 6-3, 265-pound Curran's appearance in local toughman tournaments at various Idaho-based casinos.

"[Local fight promoter] Josh Thompson started it," explains Curran. "He said I needed a ring name and came up with 'Buffalohead' and it just stuck."

Curran would go on to solidify his new moniker after a fight by raising his fingers to his forehead to make them look like horns. Now, with a record of 3-1 and help from his Lion's Den trainer Trevor Prangley, this MMA up-and-comer is stampeding his way through the ranks.

Undefeated in six professional fights, Buffalohead's opponent, Roy Nelson, is no pushover, though, and even has his own colorful nickname. According to the 6-1, 255-pound submission specialist, "Big Country" was a name coined by his friend and sparring partner Eric "Big" Pele, who fans can watch fight Aleksander Emelianenko at BodogFight's April 14th pay-per-view "BodogFight: Fedor Emelianenko vs. Matt Lindland, Clash of the Nations".

"Big E saw I was good at wrestling and thought I was from Iowa or something," explains Nelson. "That's where the name 'Big Country' came from, but I was born and raised in Vegas. I'm actually a city boy."

In other BodogFight action, Finland's Jarno Nurminen makes his MMA debut against Korean judo champ Sang Su Lee (2-2). While these two heavyweights may lack colorful nicknames, this fight will not lack intensity, with an opportunity to compete at the April 14th Russian pay-per-view at stake.

Tune in to ION Television for all the action, then visit the award-winning web site www.BodogFight.com for a chance to win $10,000 by voting for your favorite fighter.

Roy "Big Country" Nelson (left) and Josh "Buffalohead" Curran (Bodog Nation photo)

About Bodog.TV

Bodog.TV is a division of the international digital entertainment giant Bodog Entertainment. With six offices worldwide, the company features a diverse and growing roster of television shows. These include BodogFight (www.BodogFight.com), a mixed martial arts show; Bodog Battle of the Bands (www.BodogBattleoftheBands.com), a contest for a million dollar recording contract; and Calvin Ayre Wild Card Poker (Bodog.TV), a poker lifestyle reality show. Bodog Entertainment Founder Calvin Ayre, who is recognized as a world authority on branding in the digital entertainment industry, was featured on the cover of Forbes magazine's best-selling "Billionaires" issue in March 2006. For more information, contact Media Relations at 1-866-892-3371, or pr@bodog.com. BODOG is a registered trademark of Bodog Entertainment Group.

BodogFight Episode 6 Premieres on ION Television

Butcher, Scorpion, Hooligan and Diesel Clash On Episode 6 of BodogFight: St. Petersburg
Plus viewers can win $10K for voting for their favorite fighter

For Immediate Release
March 20, 2007

BodogFightWhen fans tune into ION Television for this week's all-new episode of the hit TV series BodogFight: St. Petersburg they'll have a chance to get into the non-stop action and win $10,000 by voting for their favorite fighters.

"Getting hardcore MMA fans more involved in our programming is just part of the goal of further expanding Bodog's social networking components across all our entertainment channels," said Calvin Ayre, BodogFight creator and Founder of Bodog Entertainment. "Voting for fighters adds to the fun of watching them do battle."

On Tuesday, March 20 at 11 p.m. / 10 p.m. Central four fierce light heavyweight mixed martial arts fighters will be doing their best to attract votes and fend off elimination. In the first featured bout Canada's Bill "The Butcher" Mahood (15-5-1) takes on Khalil "Scorpion Heart" Ibrahim (6-0) of the United Arab Emirates.

The 39-year-old Mahood is a veteran striker who's been a MMA fighter since he was old enough to make a fist, studying Judo, Karate, Kung Fu, Tae Kwon Do and Kickboxing. Mahood now trains with American Top Team's Denis Kang and Vancouver's Revolution Fight Team.

"The Butcher" hopes to make mincemeat out of his 28-year-old opponent but that won't be easy. Ibrahim, who will be making his pro debut, trains with the world-renowned Abu Dhabi Combat Club.

The second bout features Steve "The Hooligan" Steinbeiss (7-0), a 25-year-old Englishman now fighting out of Arizona, and Jeff "Big Deisel" Ford (7-2) of Colorado.

When he's not working his day job as a construction superintendent, Steinbeiss is a Muay Thai kickboxer who trains with twin brothers Trevor and Todd Lally at Arizona Combat Sports.

"The Hooligan" will have his hands full with Ford, a 36-year-old fighter with a resume boasting accolades such as three-time Muay Thai World Champion, two-time MMA Champion and Golden Gloves Champion. He's trained with MMA luminaries such as Pat Miletich and Frank Shamrock, and has appeared on VH1's Celebrity Fit Club as a fitness trainer.

With an opportunity to compete at BodogFight's April 14th pay-per-view spectacular "BodogFight: Fedor Emelianenko vs. Matt Lindland, Clash of the Nations" at stake, each of these MMA warriors will be out for blood.

Fans can visit the award-winning web site www.BodogFight.com for more information on how to win the $10,000 by voting for their favorite fighters or to watch the BodogFight: St. Petersburg series via streaming video.

About Bodog.TV

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Watch The BodogFight: USA vs. Russia PPV Encore Presentation on ION Television!

Watch The BodogFight: USA vs. Russia PPV Encore Presentation on ION Television!

BodogFight and ION Television have joined forces to bring you the incredible BodogFight: USA vs Russia - an encore presentation of the original pay-per-view marathon.

Filmed before a sold-out crowd in Vancouver, Canada, this encore presentation is guaranteed to thrill fight fans, even those watching for a second time. The three-hour special airs Saturday, February 17th at 8 pm ET (7 CT). Get all the details at BodogFight.com/ppv.

To find out if ION Television is available in your area, visit http://www.ionline.tv/bodog.php

Witness the debut of a prodigy on a spectacular fight card highlighted by three Superfights. Roger Gracie, of the renowned Brazilian family of fighters, takes on MMA veteran and former pro wrestler Ron Waterman.

Also watch Eddie Alvarez take on Aaron Riley and Antonio "Junior" Silva put his undefeated record on the line against underdog Eric Pele.

Plus, Team USA faces Team Russia in a grudge match that leaves one team bloodied and the other victorious.

Also, if you happened to miss the premiere episode of BodogFight: St. Petersburg (www.BodogFight.com) stay tuned as it will re-air immediately after the special presentation at 11:00/10c exclusively on ION Television.

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The BodogFight Team
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