Galaxy MMA Launches its Premiere Event

(PRESS RELEASE) -- Galaxy MMA will present its premiere mixed martial arts events at the Blaisdell Arena on May 1, 2010.

Mark Pang, President of Galaxy MMA, and his creative team are dedicated to bringing exciting live events to the MMA fans of Hawaii. Galaxy MMA’s first event, Worlds Collide, is scheduled for Saturday, May 1, 2010 and will feature two UFC veterans. K-1 veteran, cast member on The Ultimate Fighter Season 10 reality show, and MFC Heavyweight Champion Scott Junk from Kailua, Hawaii will headline the main event against Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt and UFC veteran Fabiano Scherner from Team Quest of Oregon.

Prior to these two explosive heavyweights locking horns, the co-main event will feature the return of popular local boy Tyson Nam (Team Quest) against HMC wrestling stand out Keola Silva.

The fight card will also launch a Grand Prix 155lb light weight tournament to establish a hierarchy for the top 155lb fighter in Hawaii with fighters from the following schools: 808 Fight Factory, Arena MMA, Bulls Pen, Combat 50, HMC, Team Quest, and more. As a Grand Prix fighter wins, he will advance rounds culminating in the crowning of the top 155lb light weight in Hawaii.

The Galaxy MMA team’s mission is to produce top level talent in Hawaii and to give their fighters branding, marketability, and exposure to fight fans around the world. While doing so, Galaxy MMA will also give a portion of their proceeds from each of their events to local charities and non-profits.

Tickets are on sale at the Blaisdell Box Office & all Ticketmaster Outlets, 1-800-745-3000.

For online ticket availability and information visit the following sites:

www.GalaxyMMA.com www.ticketmaster.com www.facebook.com/GalaxyMMA www.twitter.com/GalaxyMMA