BodogFight: St. Petersburg a Prelude to Emelianenko-Lindland Clash
Our hit show on ION has taken viewers to St. Petersburg for some of the fiercest action MMA audiences have seen on TV – and it only gets better with the promotion of “300” and the world’s No. 1 fighter preparing for his April 14 tilt
March 1, 2007
With the BodogFight mixed martial arts series gaining worldwide popularity, Bodog.com Entertainment has unleashed a juggernaut-sized arsenal of MMA content.
Season 2 of our television series BodogFight: St. Petersburg is only three episodes deep but has already delivered on its promise for more brutal elimination battles, behind-the-scenes training, fighter interviews and non-stop action. You can watch it on ION Television on Tuesdays and Saturdays, 11 p.m./10 p.m. Central.
The second season features 28 fighters from America and around the world who compete in St. Petersburg, Russia for a spot in a pay-per-view spectacular on Saturday, April 14. The PPV will feature the world’s top-ranked heavyweight, Fedor Emelianenko, fighting American star Matt Lindland in front of a riveted audience at the ICE Palace in St. Petersburg.
The event – dubbed “BodogFight: Fedor Emelianenko vs. Matt Lindland, Clash of the Nations” – will be a three-hour extravaganza that also includes Fedor's younger brother, Aleksander.
The action doesn't slow down, either. BodogFight has already enlisted a talented roster of athletes for upcoming seasons of the TV show. Fighters from 10 countries have trekked to the exotic Central American jungles of Costa Rica for filming. Among the notable MMA stars who will be involved as guest commentators are Royce Gracie, Josh Barnett and Joe Baroni.
You can watch the first three episodes of BodogFight: St. Petersburg online in streaming video at www.bodogfight.com. Episode 4 premieres Tuesday on ION at 11 p.m./10 p.m. Central (check local listings).
BodogFight Unites With "300"
BodogFight is also pleased to announce its exciting promotion campaign with the upcoming Warner Brothers Pictures' release "300". The film opens nationwide on March 9 and fans of both BodogFight and "300" can look forward to seeing the integration of a trailer from the movie into an episode of "BodogFight: St. Petersburg". There will also be campus screenings at 30-40 colleges across the nation, featuring BodogFight/300 posters as well as Bodog Girls delivering entry cards for an exclusive prize giveaway. Visit the award-winning web site, BodogFight.com, to win a prize package that includes fight training with the trainer from "300", airfare and accommodation, BodogFight gear and $5,000 cash.
Based on the epic graphic novel by Frank Miller ("Sin City"), "300" is a ferocious retelling of the ancient Battle of Thermopylae in which King Leonidas (Gerard Butler) and 300 Spartans fought to the death against Xerxes and his massive Persian Army. The highly anticipated film is a natural fit for BodogFight, home of today's elite warriors.
John Lydon Joins BodogMusic's Battle of the Bands
BodogMusic has announced that the legendary Sex Pistol John Lydon (a.k.a. Johnny Rotten) has signed on to be a judge for Bodog Music's $1 Million Battle of the Bands. The show is currently shooting across the United States and will run on a top cable network later in the year.
In addition to Lydon, Bodog Battle of the Bands talent judges include Canadian superstar Bif Naked and Billy Duffy of The Cult. They will be joined by an array of music notables, including: Dan Jacobs of Atreyu, Charlie Benante of Anthrax, Bowling for Soup, Paul Gray of Slipknot, the Exies, Avril Lavigne, the Barenaked Ladies, Steve Vai, Al Kapone, Art Neville, Soul Asylum's Dave Pirner, World Leader Pretend, Maxim model Julie Hinton and more.
Head over to the Battle of the Bands web site for more info and visit BodogMusic.com for news on the label's recent and upcoming releases.
March Madness Is Upon Us
There's nothing like March Madness. The uncanny upsets, the fantastic finishes, and the opportunity for Bodog.com players to place wagers on the most exciting tournament in sports.
This year features a few extra surprises for fans looking to experience March Madness in new and innovative ways.
Look for the in-game betting service, BodogLIVE, to have a slew of wagers available during the NCAA Tournament so you can bet on every aspect of an individual game.
March Madness begins in two weeks and ends with the national championship on April 2. If you’re looking to start an office pool with your friends, make sure you download our March Madness printable bracket located in the Bodog Sportsbook.
For more articles by Calvin Ayre go to www.calvinayre.com.
Sincerely,
Calvin Ayre
Bodog.com Entertainment Founder
