IFC Caged Combat “Sturgis 2008”
STURGIS FIGHT WEEK AT THE IFC THUNDER ARENA
Mixed Martial Arts is coming to Sturgis in a big way. Dozens of the nation’s most exciting MMA fighters will converge on the IFC Thunder Arena, next to the Thunder Dome, on Thunder Road for five straight nights of rugged MMA fighting in the IFC steel cage. Each night will feature 10 or more fights in different weight classes. Besides the usual high intensity excitement of no holds barred cage fighting, these fighters will be trying out for their more than fifteen minutes of fame in a new reality series on network television. On hand to capture all the fight action and all of the action of the Sturgis Rally will be several crews from Original Productions. These are the same guys that bring you DEADLIEST CATCH, ICE ROAD TRUCKERS, AXEMEN and more. What they did for fisherman, lumberjacks, truck drivers and others, Original Productions is now doing for fighters and Sturgis. Original productions will be capturing the blood, sweat and pain of Mixed Martial Arts with several episodes emanating from one of the most exciting settings possible – the IFC Thunder Arena at the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.
Mixed Martial Arts is exploding in popularity around the world. During a MMA fight fighters are allowed to punch, kick, knee, throw, choke, forearm, arm bar, leg lock and otherwise incapacitate their opponents. They are not allowed to bite, bend back their opponents toes or fingers, spit or pull their opponents hair. Otherwise, just about anything else goes while locked in the cage. Women fight under the same rules as men. Opponents are matched by weight and skill level.
The event will be under the auspices of IFC Caged Combat, one of the oldest MMA companies in the world. Founded in 1996, former and current IFC Champions include Chuck Liddell, Eugene Jackson, Rich Franklin, Tim Silva, Jens Pulver, Dan Severn, Igor Vovchachin, Matt Lindland, Paul Buentello, Jeremy Horn and many other top fighters in MMA. IFC fighters come from many backgrounds; they are respected as some of the best athletes in the world. Most use a combination of boxing, wrestling, open hand combat and martial arts fighting techniques in the cage. Bouts can be won by knockout, submission or by the scorecard. There are three five-minute rounds in a non-championship bout and five five-minute rounds in a championship bout. Known for their extreme, no holds barred fighting in the steel cage IFC fighters will do just about anything necessary to win.
The action takes place starting Sunday, August 3 at 7:30 PM at the IFC Thunder Arena located right next to the Thunder Dome on Thunder Road. It continues on every night through Thursday. During the day Fighters will also have open training available in the cage. Check it all out!
Great fights, cold beer and hot cage girls – you won’t want to miss this monster fighting party at the oldest and biggest motorcycle rally -the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.
Day 1: Sun. Aug 3nd
Start the first rounds of 8 man tournaments in different weight classes.
Day 2: Mon. Aug 4th
Start the first rounds of 8 man tournaments in different weight classes.
Day 3: Tues. Aug 5th
Second rounds of tournaments, in different weight classes.
Day 4: Weds. Aug 6th
Second rounds of tournaments, in different weight classes.
Day 5: Thurs. Aug 7th
Championship Finals of tournaments in different weight classes.
Each night will have single fights to fill between tournament fights too. Everyone, even if you lose the first night you will have many more chances to fight over the week.
If in an 8 man tournament:
$2500 for 1st
$1000 for 2nd
$500 for 2 third places
$250 for 4 fourth places
If in a 4 man:
$1000 for 1st
$500 for 2nd
$250 for 2 thirds
Single fights $200 show $400 win
ALL FIGHTERS will get $200.00 in travel money, all their camping or RV site fees paid, meals supplied the whole week, and will have the chance to fight multiple times over the 5 day event.
There will be a training area set up for all camps to use throughout the week. With some of the top fighters and camps from across the country there, this will be the biggest opportunity to meet and cross train with the world’s best.
Watch www. ifccagedcombat. tv and www. myspace. com/ifccagedcombat for updated info leading up to the show.
You also can checkout the campground for info at www. glencoecamp. com
Directions: Coming in on I-90 from East or West exit at “Exit 30 Lazelle Street” head east on Lazelle St. which is Hwy 34 for approx. 3 miles to “Glencoe Camp Resort” turn left at the main entrance. There will be an IFC representative there to check you in and provide you with an Info package, your passes, and your camp and meal bracelets.
(GPS will tell you exit 32, DON’T go that way you will be sorry)
All the fights will be at the IFC Thunder Arena next to Thunder Road.
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