MEDIA ADVISORY
WHAT: Bas Rutten’s Elite MMA Grand Opening
Join MMA Legend Bas Rutten as he celebrates the grand opening of Elite MMA. Rutten’s new 10,000 square foot state-of-the-art training facility will offer classes in all major aspects of Mixed Martial Arts, as well as the world famous Bas Rutten Mixed Martial Arts System.
Many MMA celebrities will be in attendance. Members of the media are encouraged to attend – great photo and video opportunities!
Food, drinks, and special gifts for all in attendance!
The following exhibitions will be held during the grand opening:
• Bas Rutten – MMA 101(learn some of Bas’s signature moves)
• Elite Krav Maga – Sam Sade
• Kids Grappling Exhibition – Randy Khatami
• Women’s “Extreme Fit” Bag Classes – Chelsea and Randy Khatami
• CorMax Fitness Demo – Certified CorMax Trainer
WHO: MMA Legend Bas Rutten and Special Celebrity Guests
As an actor, video game model, color commentator, television host, coach, and entrepreneur, Bas Rutten is a popular and highly respected MMA personality recognized worldwide. Rutten has personally advised and instructed many of the top fighters in the world, as well as many famous celebrities.
Celebrity Guests:
• Kevin James – James is an actor widely known for playing Doug Heffernan on the CBS sitcoms The King of Queens and Everybody Loves Raymond. He is also known for his roles in the comedy films Hitch, I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry, Paul Blart: Mall Cop, and Grown Ups.
• Cris “Cyborg” Santos – Santos is a well-known Brazilian mixed martial arts fighter and currently the Strikeforce Women’s Middleweight Champion. Santos, known for her aggressive fight style, claimed the Strikeforce title in 2009 by defeating Gina Carano via TKO.
• Kevin Randlemen – Randleman is well-known mixed martial arts fighter and a former UFC heavyweight champion. He has competed in the heavyweight and light heavyweight divisions, appearing in organizations including the UFC, PRIDE, WVR, and Strikeforce. He is known for his athleticism and explosive power.
• “Big John” McCarthy – The ‘Octagon’s ninth side’, is the former head referee for the Ultimate Fighting Championship, a Los Angeles Police Officer, and a Tactical Self-Defense Instructor at the Los Angeles Police Academy. He formerly provided commentary and analysis for The Fight Network’s coverage of UFC events.
• Gene LeBell – LaBell is a former American Judo champion, instructor, stunt performer, stunt coordinator, and professional wrestler born in Los Angeles. LeBell has worked on over 1,000 films and TV shows, and has authored a number of books.
• Steven “The Fight Professor” Quadros – Quadros is best known for his role as host and/or television commentator for some of the largest and most successful fight shows in the world. As an actor, Quadros has starred, guest-starred or co-starred in over 30 films and television shows, working with such Hollywood luminaries as Cuba Gooding Jr., Peter Falk, and Blair Underwood. He is also one of the world’s leading martial arts and combat sports journalists.
• Jason “Mayhem” Miller – Miller is a dynamic mixed martial arts fighter known for both his flashy entrances and exciting fighting style. He regularly co-hosts “Mayhem Mondays” on The Jason Ellis Show on Sirius satellite radio. Miller also hosts a reality show called Bully Beatdown, which airs on MTV.
• Benji “The Razor” Radach – Radach is a UFC and EliteXC veteran who currently fights for Strikeforce. The popular mixed martial arts fighter is also a former member of the Los Angeles Anacondas of the International Fight League.
• Krzysztof “The Polish Experiment” Soszynski – Soszynski is a popular, hard-hitting UFC fighter in the light heavyweight division. He appeared on season 8 of The Ultimate Fighter and is also a former member of the Los Angeles Anacondas of the International Fight League.
• Renato “Babalu” Sobral – Sobral is a Brazilian mixed martial arts fighter and former Strikeforce Light Heavyweight Champion. Sobral earned his Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt under Carlos Gracie Jr and is known for his aggressive style, grappling prowess, and high-caliber submissions.
WHEN: Saturday, September 25th from 11:00am to 5:00pm
WHERE: Bas Rutten’s Elite MMA
880 Hampshire Rd. Suite X
Westlake Village, CA
805-496-4472
