Now that
mixed martial arts has the benediction of state lawmakers, graphic design firm MOS Creative and
Shogun Fights, a newly formed MMA organization based out of Baltimore, are bringing the action to downtown Baltimore. As they say: if you can't beat 'em, join 'em.
An excerpt from the blog posting reads:
After years of fighting the laws in the state of
Maryland, Shogun Fights organizer and former MMA competitor, John
Rallo, is bringing the excitement of MMA and all of its loyal fans to
the 1st Mariner Arena in Baltimore on October 24, 2009 at 7:00pm.
In
May of 2008, Governor Martin O'Malley signed a bill legalizing MMA in
Maryland with the full support of the Maryland State Athletic
Commission. MMA is the fastest growing sport in the country. It
involves competitors using various interdisciplinary fighting styles;
including jiu-jitsu, muay thai, wrestling, judo, boxing, kickboxing and
karate in a highly controlled fight with the winner decided by KO,
submission, judges decision or referee stoppage.
"I have been
involved in MMA since 1998. It is a great sport, with great athletes,"
says Rallo. "Our fighters have trained hard to compete for MMA titles
in front of their friends, family and thousands of fans in the ring at
the 1st Mariner Arena. Finally Marylanders are able to enjoy what
Shogun Fights has been working so hard to provide. It is entertainment
in the purest form."
Tickets for the momentous occasion will be
made available on Friday, August 28, 2009 and can be purchased through
the 1st Mariner Arena box office, 410-547-SEAT, and all Ticketmaster
outlets.
Read the entire posting here.