TDR’S SCOTT CASBER MAKES THE LEAP FROM RADIO TO HDNET TV

Posted on | March 11, 2008 | No Comments

TakeDown Radio Host and Founder Featured on HD-Net Inside MMA Program

Des Moines, IA- March 10, 2008- Scott Casber, founder and host of the ten year old national radio program TakeDown Radio, will be a guest panelist on this Fridays premier airing of a new episode of Inside MMA on the HD-Net network. Casber is joined by other guest panelists UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Quinton “Rampage” Jackson and MMA sensation Cung Lee. The program is hosted by Kenny Rice and Bas Rutten and features an interview with Forrest Griffin.

The weekly television program is filmed entirely in high definition and is available via satellite as well as many cable systems. HD-Net is owned by billionaire entrepreneur Mark Cuban. The program provides reporting on all aspects of mixed martial arts (MMA) ranging from the UFC to regional promotions. This Fridays program (9:30 PM EST) marks the first time both Casber and Jackson have appeared on the show.

In conjunction with Casber’s trip to Los Angeles to appear on the show, he will visit Black Mat Mixed Martial Arts in Whittier, CA on Tuesday, March 11. Black Mat MMA is the non-profit organization founded out of a garage by Phillip Koon to enrich the lives of young people through MMA and wrestling. “Our mission is to build faith, love, acceptance, compassion, harmony, and respect with kids that need it most.” stated Coach Koon. The Black Mat program reaches out to at risk youth and serves as many as 30 kids at any time. Black Mat was featured in Tap Out, Extreme Fighter, and Wrestling USA publications and web sites.

During his visit, Casber will deliver a motivational speech to Black Mat members. Black Mat has been visited previously by other MMA dignitaries including Bas Rutten, Chris Horodecki, and Kimbo Slice. ” I learned first hand what Black Mat has done to turn peoples lives around when I interviewed several of their members on the radio program recently. I’m honored Coach Koon is allowing me to contribute to their meaningful effort.” Casber commented.

TakeDown Radio is heard each Saturday from 9AM-11AM CST on KXNO1460 Des Moines Sports Station and via the internet at www.takedownradio.com and www.matchannel.com