Mohegan Sun Arena To Host International Fight League’s First World Grand Prix Tournament

Courtesy of the Mohegan Sun:

Top Four Athletes in Each Weight Class to Compete for Individual Championship Belts

Uncasville, CT (August 21, 2007) – International Fight League’s 2007 World Grand Prix, the individual all-star competition for the world’s number one MMA league, holds the finals of this year’s tournament at Mohegan Sun Arena Saturday, December 29th at 7:30pm.

Tickets are priced at $250.00, $150.00, $95.00 and $65.00 and are on sale now at the Mohegan Sun Box Office and through Ticketmaster. Ticketmaster customers may log on to ticketmaster.com; call any Ticketmaster Charge by Phone number; or visit any Ticketmaster outlet.

Dubbed “The Battle for the Belts,” the IFL World Grand Prix pits the top four athletes in each weight class in a two-event competition. IFL events leading up to the World Grand Prix tournament are currently taking place. Ten athletes who win the semifinal matches will advance to the finals, with the Champions earning the first-ever Championship Belts for their respective weight class.

For more information on IFL World Grand Prix Tournament visit mohegansun.com or www.ifl.tv. For information on this week’s schedule, call the Entertainment and Special Events hotline at 1.888.226.7711, ext. 27163, or visit mohegansun.com.