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Harrah’s property in Mississippi to host next MMA Event
DALLAS, TX -- (MARKET WIRE) – September 7th 2007 – SUN Sports & Entertainment Inc., PINKSHEETS: SUNR) announced today the signing of a contract with Grand Casino Tunica, to produce the next Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) Extravaganza “Art of War 4.” This event will be held at the Grand Event Center inside Grand Casino in Tunica Mississippi on Saturday, October 27th 2007.
“We are excited to bring Mixed Martial Arts Extravaganza’s ‘Art of War 4’ to Grand Casino Tunica. This type of high energy event is further proof of our commitment to bring an exciting assortment of entertainment choices to Tunica,” said Jocelyn Agnellini, Harrah’s Mid-South, Regional Director of Marketing Services.
SUN Chairman and CEO CJ Comu stated, “The Grand Casino Tunica relationship is a very special agreement for SUN. We are delighted to produce another award winning event. There is a growing fan base around the country and the opportunity to produce an event such as Art of War at a highly respected Casino/Resort is another great milestone for the company. We look forward to producing more of these high energy MMA Events around the world and to continue to build the Art of War brand as a household name in the MMA industry.
The stage is set for another action packed Night of Cage Fighting, (America's fastest growing Sport), Saturday, October 27th when SUN Sports & Entertainment presents, “Art of War 4”. SUN will be showcasing the best pound for pound talent in the deep south, with eight exciting professional fights scheduled to take place in the circular cage starting at 8pm, EST.
The Main Event features heavyweights Mike “The Juggernaut” Wessel Vs. Matt Thomas. Wessel has only been training for seven months, as the current strength/conditioning coach for the Arkansas Razorbacks, conditioning is not going to be an issue. “He’s got power and strength to match mine and I’m ready for this fight,” said the 29-year-old living in Little Rock, AR.
Matt Thomas, who trains out of the famed Mullen’s Karate Kickboxing and Jiu-Jitsu out of Memphis, TN. As a family man, he has not only competed at The Grand Casino Tunica before, but is also very well known in the casinos throughout in the area. A crowd favorite, Thomas is a physical specimen much like his opponent and is expecting a war. His trainer, Jeff Mullen, is one of the longest-running judges for the UFC and has been in the martial arts for several decades.
Tickets for ART OF WAR 4 are priced from $25 to $100 plus special (Cage Side VIP Packages). Tickets are available online at www.ticketmaster.com or by phone at the Grand Tunica Box Office 901.525.1515.
About Grand Casino Tunica
Grand Casino Tunica is the largest casino resort between Las Vegas and Atlantic City. The resort was voted “Best Overall Casino Hotel by Casino Player magazine in 2006. The Grand Casino Tunica, offers 24-hour gaming action in the largest casino between Las Vegas and Atlantic City, 140,000 square feet of exciting gaming in four uniquely themed gaming areas. There's something for everybody—high-payout slots, table games, a non-smoking gaming area, and Total Rewards® casino loyalty program offering members the flexibility they want and the recognition they deserve. For more information on the Grand Casino Resort Tunica, please visit: www.GrandTunica.com
About SUN:
SUN is a Professional Sports & Entertainment Production Company. SUN is a Certified and Licensed MMA Combat Sports Promoter and produces World Class Mixed Martial Arts Events. The properties of SUN Sports & Entertainment (www.SUNorganization.com), Art of War LIVE (www.artofwarLIVE.com) USA National Team - Team USA MMA (www.teamUSAmma.com) UNDERGROUND Cage Fighting (www.undergroundcagefighting.com), and International Fighters Association (www.IFApro.com), are pending trademarks.
For Further Information:
SUN Contact:
Clyde Gentry, III
VP Fighter Relations & Media
Tel: 972.392.1414 X 116
cgentry@sunorganization.com
Grand Casino Resort Tunica:
Jocelyn Agnellini
Tel: 662-357-5697
jagnellini@harrahs.com
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