Glendale, AZ. – December 2, 2010 – The MMA LAB, a premier mixed martial arts training facility in Glendale, Arizona, will begin their official countdown to WEC 53 on December 1st with “Fifteen Days of Smooth Ben Henderson.” This exciting contest will give MMA fans the opportunity to win exciting prizes and learn more about WEC Lightweight Champion “Smooth” Ben Henderson.
During the “Fifteen Days of Smooth Ben” contest, fans have a chance to win an autographed picture of Benson Henderson, a Smooth T-shirt, or a free MMA LAB Membership. Prizes will be given away daily from December 1st through December 15th, 2010. Each day a new trivia question about Smooth Ben Henderson will be posted on The MMA Lab’s Website, Facebook, and Twitter. Every fan that calls The MMA LAB and answers the question correctly will be entered into a daily drawing. Winners will be notified of their prize the following day.
According to Jason Beck, owner of The MMA Lab, “Everyone at The MMA LAB is very excited about the WEC coming to Phoenix in December. It gives Benson the opportunity to defend his title in his home state. Ben’s friends, family, training partners, coaches, and hometown fans have the opportunity to come out and watch Ben fight.”
Beck went on to say, “To show our appreciation to Ben’s fans, The MMA LAB will be hosting a countdown to WEC 53 contest called “Fifteen Days of Smooth Ben Henderson.” The contest is a fun way for fans to learn more about Ben and win great prizes like the official “Smooth” blue T-shirt. We would like to encourage fans to wear the T-shirt’s to the WEC 53 event to show their support. We look forward to seeing a sea of blue on December 16th at Jobing.com arena when Benson steps into the cage to defend his lightweight title against Anthony Pettis.”
Not only will WEC 53 be the first World Extreme Cagefighting event ever held in Arizona, it will also go down in MMA history as the very last event held by the WEC. As the winner of the main event raises his hand in victory and the show comes to a close, the WEC and UFC will become one. It is a very exciting time for the organization, its fighters, and for MMA fans. The WEC plans to make its exit from the MMA world a memorable one. The fight card is stacked with some of the best talent in the organization and the UFC is on the horizon for many of the night’s contenders.
For more information on The MMA LAB and to view the daily trivia question, please visit www.mmalab.com. To participate in the contest fans must call 623-792-8543 and answer the daily question. Limit one call per participant per day. Phone lines will open from 9:00am to 8:00 pm MST.
About The MMA LAB
The MMA LAB, based in Glendale, Arizona, is the Southwest’s premiere mixed martial arts training center. This state-of-the-art facility has over 14,000 square feet of training area and four training rooms. In addition to the vast amount of grappling and mat space, The MMA LAB offers a full weight and cardio room which includes cardio equipment, weight machines, free weights and plyometric equipment. LAB members also have access to separate men’s and women’s locker rooms and child care. The MMA LAB employs a world renowned team of instructors with over 100 years of training experience in multiple disciplines, to ensure each member exceeds their personal goals. Programs are offered in Muay Thai/Kickboxing, Gracie Jiu Jitsu, Boxing, Grappling, Mixed Martial Arts, Wrestling, and Sports Conditioning. Classes are set up to accommodate all ages and skill levels, from the individual fighter to every member of the family. The children’s classes correspond with adult classes, creating a truly family-friendly environment and The MMA LAB’s expanded hours provide opportunities to train morning and night. For more information please visit www.mmalab.com or call 623-792-8543.
