Thread: The WEC Media Tour

As part of my media access for the blog I help out on, I occasionally get press releases for MMA. Here's the latest from the WEC, promoting its Versus premiere but more importantly, giving details to Open Public Workouts. Check it out if it comes to a city near you.

WEC AND VERSUS TO HOST NINE-CITY MEDIA TOUR COAST TO COAST MAY 14-24 WITH FIVE WEC FIGHTERS

WEC ON VERSUS LAUNCHES JUNE 3 AT 9 P.M. ET

WHAT: World Extreme Cagefighting® (WEC™) and VERSUS will host a nine-city media tour coast to coast in local gyms to promote the first ever live televised WEC event. VERSUS first live WEC event will feature “The California Kid” Urijah Faber and the “Natural Born Killer” Carlos Condit. The fight will originate from the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas and air live on VERSUS June 3 at 9 p.m. ET. The media tour will make stops in the following cities: Sacramento, Los Angeles, Washington, DC, Miami, Tampa Bay, Boston, Philadelphia, Houston, and New York.

World Extreme Cagefighting (WEC) is the mixed martial arts organization owned by Zuffa, LLC, the recognized leader in the world of MMA. As part of VERSUS’ initial coverage of World Extreme Cagefighting, the network will present three live fights and six one-hour event specials; a show that features the best matches from prior WEC events.

The WEC organization has produced 26 professional mixed martial arts events with an impressive 24 total sell-outs. The quality of the competition between the greatest mixed martial arts performers in the world will deliver compelling competitive content to the VERSUS audience. The live events will take place at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas and the hour-long event specials are a taped compilation of the best live WEC fights never before seen on television.

WHEN: Monday, May 14 – Thursday, May 24 (Full schedule follows)
WHO: WEC fighters on media tour include: “The California Kid” Urijah Faber, “Natural Born Killer” Carlos Condit, Brian Stann, Charlie Valencia and Alex “The Assassin” Karalexis. (Bios for each of the fighters follows.)

“The California Kid” Urijah Faber, 27-years-old, is the WEC Featherweight Champion with a professional MMA record of 18-1. Faber's style of punishing takedowns, ground and pound and vicious slam submissions have made him one of the new stars of the sport. He owns and operates Ultimate Fitness training facility in Sacramento, CA.

“Natural Born Killer” Carlos Condit the 23-year-old Welterweight holds a professional MMA record of 19-4-0. Regarded as one of the best young welterweights in the world, Condit combines an aggressive style reminiscent of old-school MMA. His no-nonsense striking is backed up by a top-notch ground game, with his submission skills has made him a force in the MMA world.

Brian Stann is a 26-year-old lightheavyweight with a professional MMA record of 3-0. Brian graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 2003 and is currently an Infantry Officer in the United States Marine Corps. A recipient of the Silver Star after two tours in Iraq, Stann combines a phenomenal work ethic with punishing hands and a well-rounded game. Currently in charge of a 700-Marine headquarters company based in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Stann has yet to let an opponent get out of the first round.

Charlie Valencia the 32-year-old Bantamweight contender from Los Angeles has a professional MMA record of 7-2. Valencia is an expert submission artist. His explosive style in the cage has earned him a reputation as one of the rising stars in MMA.

Alex “The Assassin” Karalexis A Boston native, Karalexis is considered one of the most exciting fighters in the game. His willingness to stand and trade with any opponent has earned him a reputation as a fan favorite. Karalexis has a solid 8-2 record and is looking for a chance at the WEC Welterweight title in the near future.

SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA
MAY 14, 2007

WHO: “The California Kid” Urijah Faber- WEC Featherweight Champion

WHAT: *OPEN TO THE PUBLIC*
Open Work Out to officially announce WEC’s first live televised event on Versus June 3.

WHEN: Monday, May 14
11:00 am: Open workout begins

WHERE: Sacramento, CA.
Ultimate Fitness
1705 I Street
Sacramento, CA. 95814
916-444-3357

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA
MAY 15, 2007

WHO: “The California Kid” Urijah Faber - WEC Featherweight Champion
Charlie Valencia - WEC Bantamweight Contender

WHAT: *OPEN TO THE PUBLIC*
Open Work Out to officially announce WEC’s event on Versus June 3

WHEN: Tuesday, May 15
11:00 a.m.: Open workout begins

WHERE: Los Angeles, CA.
Legends Gym
7021 Hollywood Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA. 90028
323-462-5199

WASHINGTON, DC
MAY 16, 2007

WHO: Carlos Condit- WEC Welterweight Champion

WHAT: *OPEN TO THE PUBLIC*
Open Work Out to officially announce WEC’s event on Versus June 3

WHEN: Wednesday, May 16
11:00 am: Open workout begins

WHERE: Washington, DC
Yamasaki Academy
5609 Fishers Lane. Suite 6A
Rockville, MD. 20852
310-770-7781


MIAMI, FLORIDA
MAY 17, 2007

WHO: “The California Kid” Urijah Faber - WEC Featherweight Champion
Charlie Valencia - WEC Bantamweight Contender

WHAT: *OPEN TO THE PUBLIC*
Open Work Out to officially announce WEC’s event on Versus June 3

WHEN: Thursday, May 17
11:00 am: Open workout begins

WHERE: Miami, FL.
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Miami
3165 NE 163rd Street
N. Miami Beach, FL. 33160
305-354-2060

TAMPA BAY, FLORIDA
MAY 18, 2007

WHO: “The California Kid” Urijah Faber- WEC Featherweight Champion

WHAT: *OPEN TO THE PUBLIC*
Open Work Out to officially announce WEC’s event on Versus June 3

WHEN: Friday, May 18
11:00 am: Open workout begins

WHERE: Tampa Bay, FL.
David Vieira BJJ
8451 49th Street North
Pinellas Park, FL. 33781
727-667-3311

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS
MAY 21, 2007

WHO: Alex “The Assassin” Karalexis - WEC Welterweight Contender

WHAT: *OPEN TO THE PUBLIC*
Open Work Out to officially announce WEC’s event on Versus June 3

WHEN: Monday, May 21
11:00 am: Open workout begins

WHERE: Boston, MA.
Sityodtong USA
100 Broadway
Somerville, MA 02145
617-627-9678

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA
MAY 22, 2007

WHO: Brian Stann - WEC Lightheavyweight Contender

WHAT: *OPEN TO THE PUBLIC*
Open Work Out to officially announce WEC’s event on Versus June 3

WHEN: Tuesday, May 22
11:00 am: Open workout begins

WHERE: Philadelphia, PA.
Philadelphia Mixed Martial Arts
1321 S. Juniper St.
Philadelphia, PA 19147
215-467-1008

HOUSTON, TEXAS
MAY 23, 2007

WHO: Carlos Condit - WEC Welterweight Champion
Charlie Valencia - WEC Bantamweight Contender

WHAT: *OPEN TO THE PUBLIC*
Open Work Out to officially announce WEC’s event on Versus June 3

WHEN: Wed., May 23
11:00 am: Open workout begins

WHERE: Houston, TX.
Houston Metro Fight Club
2301 Commerce Street
Houston, TX.
713-236-0606

NEW YORK, NEW YORK
MAY 24, 2007
WHO: The California Kid” Urijah Faber - WEC Featherweight Champion
Charlie Valencia - WEC Bantamweight Contender

WHAT: *OPEN TO THE PUBLIC*
Open Work Out to officially announce WEC’s event on Versus June 3

WHEN:
11:00 am: Open workout begins

WHERE: New York City
Fight House
122 West 27th Street 2nd Floor
New York, New York 10001
212-807-9202

No Olaf on the tour?



Anyway, sounds fun. Good for The WEC