Mixed martial arts

Hunt Military Communities Announces Brian Stann as Its New Chief Executive Officer

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Monday, August 2, 2021
Mixed martial arts, Martial arts, Brian Stann, Combat sports, El Paso, Texas

EL PASO, Texas, Aug. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Hunt Companies, Inc. announced today that Brian Stann has been appointed as CEO of Hunt Military Communities.  Mr. Stann will succeed John Ehle, who served as President of Hunt Military Communities since 2016 when Hunt acquired Forest City's military housing portfolio.  As CEO, Mr. Stann will be responsible for leading the strategic direction and operations of  Hunt's military housing portfolio.  Hunt Military Communities is comprised of 165,000 residents in approximately 52,000 homes on Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Army installations across the USA.

Key Points: 
  • EL PASO, Texas, Aug. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Hunt Companies, Inc. announced today that Brian Stann has been appointed as CEO of Hunt Military Communities.
  • Mr. Stann will succeed John Ehle, who served as President of Hunt Military Communities since 2016 when Hunt acquired Forest City's military housing portfolio.
  • As CEO, Mr. Stann will be responsible for leading the strategic direction and operations of Hunt's military housing portfolio.
  • Hunt Military Communities is comprised of 165,000 residents in approximately 52,000 homes on Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Army installations across the USA.

B2Digital Sees Single-Weekend Record Revenues in Big Two-Day Live MMA Event

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Wednesday, July 28, 2021
Mixed martial arts, 8K resolution

Tampa, FL, July 28, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via NewMediaWire -- B2Digital Incorporated (the “Company” or “B2Digital”) (OTCMKTS:BTDG), the premier development league for mixed martial arts (“MMA”), is excited to report a new Company record for single-weekend revenues driven by two strong B2 Fighting Series events this past weekend in Bowling Green, Kentucky.

Key Points: 
  • The Company drew in a total of more than $62k in total revenues from the weekend, with $8k coming from sponsorship fees.
  • The Company primarily derives revenues from live event ticket sales, pay-per-view ticket sales, content media marketing, and fitness facility memberships.
  • The B2 Fighting Series is licensed in 12 US states to operate LIVE MMA Fights.
  • ONE More Gym locations include specialized MMA training resources and serve a recruiting function for the Company's Live Events segment.

Riddle & Brantley Launches Initiative to Find North Carolinians' Lost Dogs

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Wednesday, July 28, 2021
Riddle, Raleigh, North Carolina, Dog meat, Martial artists, Mixed martial arts, North Carolina

RALEIGH, N.C., July 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Riddle & Brantley, a North Carolina personal injury law firm, has launched a new initiative to help find lost dogs in central and eastern North Carolina.

Key Points: 
  • RALEIGH, N.C., July 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Riddle & Brantley, a North Carolina personal injury law firm, has launched a new initiative to help find lost dogs in central and eastern North Carolina.
  • "Our animals are so important to our attorneys and staff," said Gene Riddle, founding partner and attorney at Riddle & Brantley.
  • Dan Brian, community outreach manager at Riddle & Brantley, estimates that the firm will spend more than $10,000 to help find North Carolinians' missing dogs in 2021 alone.
  • The firm encourages anyone with a lost dog to visit its Missing Dogs page to request the free assistance.

Quinton Parks Jr. Steps In To Battle Bobby Nash At XFC 45

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Wednesday, July 28, 2021
Xtreme Fighting Championships, Bobby Nash, Grand Rapids, Michigan, Mixed martial arts, Sports, Martial arts

DESTIN, Fla., July 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Quinton "Que" Parks Jr. has stepped in on short notice to fight Bobby "Nashty" Nash at Xtreme Fighting Championships 45 on Aug. 6 at The DeltaPlex Arena in Grand Rapids, MI.

Key Points: 
  • DESTIN, Fla., July 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Quinton "Que" Parks Jr. has stepped in on short notice to fight Bobby "Nashty" Nash at Xtreme Fighting Championships 45 on Aug. 6 at The DeltaPlex Arena in Grand Rapids, MI.
  • XFC President Myron Molotky: "Of course we're disappointed to have to push our Welterweight Tournament Final back, but Quinton Parks Jr. has risen to the occasion in our Main Event.
  • Quinton and Bobby are two of the best welterweights on the planet, and we fully expect fireworks at XFC 45."
  • XFC CEO Steve Smith: "Our matchmakers have done an excellent job in selecting a replacement opponent for Bobby Nash.

Countdown To XFC 45 Continues With Red-Hot Press Conference

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Wednesday, July 28, 2021
Xtreme Fighting Championships, Bobby Nash, Mixed martial arts, Sports, Martial arts

DESTIN, Fla., July 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Xtreme Fighting Championships 45 Press Conference took place Tuesday afternoon as the countdown to fight night on Aug. 6 continues at The DeltaPlex Arena in Grand Rapids, MI.

Key Points: 
  • DESTIN, Fla., July 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Xtreme Fighting Championships 45 Press Conference took place Tuesday afternoon as the countdown to fight night on Aug. 6 continues at The DeltaPlex Arena in Grand Rapids, MI.
  • XFC President Myron Molotky spoke at the event, as did XFC 45 star attractions Bobby Nash, Brett Martin and Tyler House, and YoungGuns Matchmaker Matt Frendo.
  • XFC 45 airs LIVE on FOX Sports 2, FOX Deportes, XFCTV.com and around the world with the XFC's many worldwide broadcast partners.
  • The XFC has had over 185 exclusively signed fighters, representing over 35+ countries worldwide with even more growth expected.

JustCBD Names Jon "Bones" Jones As Ambassador

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Monday, July 26, 2021
Jon Jones, Hemp, Bones, Mixed martial arts, Martial arts, Martial artists

MIAMI, July 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --JustCBD, the industry leader in premium hemp-derived CBD products, today announced a strategic partnership with superstar mixed-martial artist and light heavyweight champion, Jon "Bones" Jones.

Key Points: 
  • MIAMI, July 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --JustCBD, the industry leader in premium hemp-derived CBD products, today announced a strategic partnership with superstar mixed-martial artist and light heavyweight champion, Jon "Bones" Jones.
  • "We'd like to officially welcome Jon 'Bones' Jones to the JustCBD family," said founder Hussein Rakine.
  • "I'm always looking to maximize my performance and my recovery and since I discovered JustCBD and their products - it's been a difference maker," Jon Jones added.
  • For more information on JustCBD, follow on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook or online at JustCBD at www.justcbdstore.com .

B2Digital’s B2 Fighting Series Heads to Bowling Green for Two Huge Nights of Live MMA Action

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Thursday, July 22, 2021
Mixed martial arts, Sports

Tampa, FL, July 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via NewMediaWire -- B2Digital Incorporated (the “Company” or “B2Digital”) (OTCMKTS:BTDG), the premier development league for mixed martial arts (“MMA”), is excited to announce that the B2 Fighting Series (“B2FS”) is primed and ready to roll into the Sloan Convention Center in Bowling Green, Kentucky, for back-to-back nights of hard-hitting live MMA action this weekend.

Key Points: 
  • What: B2 Fighting Series 127 & 128, Amateur and Professional LIVE MMA
    When: Friday & Saturday, July 23 & 24.
  • Brandon Hardrock Higdon, B2s Matchmaker, commented, This weekend, we head back to Bowling Green for back-to-back nights of brutal MMA action.
  • The Company operates in two major branded segments: The B2 Fighting Series and The ONE More Gym Official B2 Training Facilities Network.
  • The B2 Fighting Series is licensed in 12 US states to operate LIVE MMA Fights.

Evolve Media Announces ComingSoon Relaunch, New Look, New Managing Editor, More

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Tuesday, July 20, 2021
Video games, Concurrent computing, Articles, Evolve, Streaming media, Mixed martial arts, Digital media

As streaming services grow abundant in number and install base, they'll become increasingly important to the media landscape.

Key Points: 
  • As streaming services grow abundant in number and install base, they'll become increasingly important to the media landscape.
  • "As an early member of the digital media industry, we've witnessed a change of the guard in several content categories," Aaron Broder, Founder and CEO of Evolve Media LLC, added.
  • Tyler's passions extend across nearly every content category Evolve Media LLC O&O websites represent, ranging from wrestling, MMA, video games, and much more.
  • As a pioneer in web-publishing, Evolve Media owned and operated websites represent the largest and longest-standing communities in the world.

Former World Champion Jett Grande Makes Highly Anticipated Pro Debut At YoungGuns 3

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Tuesday, July 20, 2021
Xtreme Fighting Championships, Mixed martial arts, Sports

Grande, a 23-year-old Red Deer, AB product, won 15 of his 16 amateur MMA bouts around the world.

Key Points: 
  • Grande, a 23-year-old Red Deer, AB product, won 15 of his 16 amateur MMA bouts around the world.
  • Grande: "I've gained valuable experience during my amateur career by competing against some of the best in the world.
  • Grande will be fighting Morosko, who's also making his hotly anticipated pro debut.
  • XFC President Myron Molotky: "We're very excited to see Jett Grande and Damon Morosko square off in their highly anticipated professional debuts at YoungGuns 3.

B2Digital Sets Up for Explosive MMA Event in Front of Capacity Crowd in Kokomo After String of Record-Setting Events

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Thursday, July 15, 2021
Kokomo, Indiana, Kokomo, Indiana metropolitan area, Kokomo, Mixed martial arts, Geography of Indiana, INDIANA

Where: Kokomo Event & Conference Center, Kokomo, Indiana

Key Points: 
  • Where: Kokomo Event & Conference Center, Kokomo, Indiana
    When: Saturday, July 17.
  • The joint will be rockin, and fans should expect to see that energy translate directly into fireworks in the cage.
  • The Company primarily derives revenues from live event ticket sales, pay-per-view ticket sales, content media marketing, and fitness facility memberships.
  • ONE More Gym locations include specialized MMA training resources and serve a recruiting function for the Company's Live Events segment.