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March 19, 2012

New England Mixed Martial Arts Expo

Old School and NortheastMMA sent me over this and I wanted to share with you all  It sounds like a great time to get to know fighters and promotions..not to mention to see or participate in a nice grappling event!

TheBlackBeltHunter.com and NorthEastMMA.net

Present
New England Mixed Martial Arts Expo!
May 12, 2012
Fore Kicks Recreational Event Center
Marlborough, MA
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

On May 12, 2012, the Fore Kicks Recreational Event Center in Marlborough, MA will be the host of the first New England Mixed Martial Arts Expo. Fore Kicks is a beautiful Rec Center in a high end office park located just off I-495. The MMA Expo will encompass more than 20,000 square feet of open space. The entire day is designed around MMA fans and fighters.

At one end there will be a Grappling Tournament going on throughout the day. A cage will be set up for fan and fighter photos at the other end. MMA schools will be present for information, instruction, and some fan participation. Several MMA promotions have already confirmed participation as well. There will be sponsors, vendors, and a variety of other fan friendly activities. The event is co-managed by NorthEastMMA.net and TheBlackBeltHunter.com.

There is parking for more than 450 vehicles on sight and another 1,000 across the street if needed.

Grappling Tournament- A No-Gi Grappling Tournament will be available to competitors of all ages, skill, and ability levels; kids, teens, men, and women. This is not a one and done; all competitors will be paired for several matches in the tournament in as many categories as we can accommodate. This is a great opportunity to gain competitive grappling experience. Competitors must enter and weigh in at 8:00 AM; competition begins at 10:00 AM. Entry fee is $40 in advance and $50 at the door.
Visit http://www.northeastmma.net/events to pre-enter the Grappling Tournament.

Team Grappling Event- This will be a Five-Man-Team Gi only competition. Each team will be comprised one White Belt, one Blue Belt, one Purple Belt, one Brown Belt, and one Black Belt! The entry fee is $100 per team, and registration will at the event itself.

Spectators may watch any or all of the Grappling Tournament. Your general admission is your ticket to enjoy as much of the tournament as you like!

MMA Cage will be set up and available for fans, fighters, and anyone who wants photos or to just enjoy the MMA experience.

Professional Photographer will be on hand for those who want to preserve their memories in gloss. This will be a great opportunity for School/Team Photos.

Interactive MMA for fans will be available in many capacities throughout the day. Meet some of the regions best fighters and rising stars. Visit with MMA School owners, coaches, and trainers from your area. See what works for them and what may work for you.

Full Concessions available through the professional staff at the Fore Kicks Sports Complex.

Meet fighters, trainers, and MMA personalities for photos, autographs and more!

Sponsors and vendors will be on hand for gifts and souvenirs. You’ll surely want to bring home a piece of MMA memorabilia.

General Admission Tickets are just $6 in advance. ($10 at the door.) The general admission ticket allows all day (10:00 AM - 4:00 PM) admission into the Expo. Visit the schools and promotions, meet fighters and trainers, enjoy the displays, and watch the Grappling Tournament.
Visit http://www.northeastmma.net/events for tickets.

All-Access Pass is available for just $25. This pass includes early admission to the Expo (9:30 AM), a limited addition “T” shirt, a voucher for lunch, and a few other perks throughout the day. There is a limited number of these passes that are being made available.
Visit http://www.northeastmma.net/events for the All-Access Pass.


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