HDNET TO BROADCAST EXCLUSIVE LIVE COVERAGE OF “KING OF THE CAGE – NO MERCY”

Posted on | September 2, 2010 | No Comments

Network to provide LIVE coverage from the MGM Grand at Foxwoods
Friday, September 17 at 9:00 p.m. ET

DALLAS (September 2, 2010) HDNet will feature exclusive coverage of the “King of the Cage – No Mercy,” LIVE from the MGM Grand at Foxwoods in Mashantucket, CT, Friday, September 17 at 9:00 p.m. ET.

The main event of the evening features reigning KOTC Champion Abel “The Silent Assassin” Cullum (21-3) taking on Jimmie Rivera (6-1) for the Flyweight Title.

The co-main event is a Super Heavyweight match-up between boxing legend, “Merciless” Ray Mercer (36-7-1 Boxing and 2-1 MMA) as he attempts to leverage his boxing skills against Ron Sparks (5-0).

“Can Merciless do it again? No one thought he would beat former UFC Champion, Tim Sylvia… now people don’t know what to think as he fights undefeated Ron Sparks!” said Andrew Simon, CEO of HDNet Fights.

The event also features a battle between two undefeated submission experts when Sam Oropeza (4-0) faces Myles Jury (8-0).

Also on the KOTC card, Champion Donald Sanchez (21-10) attempts to defend his Bantamweight Title against Pat McGreal (6-0) and Welterweights square off when Jesus Martinez (4-0) takes on Chip Moraza Pollard (4-0).

155lb Noah Wiseman (4-1) also will go head to head with Sean Wilmont (7-4) in the swing bout.

HDNet’s live exclusive coverage starts at 9:00 p.m. ET on Friday, September 17.

Tickets are available at the box office and www.mgmatfoxwoods.com or 866.646.0609