FIRST UFC GYM IN SILICON VALLEY TO HOST GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION

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January 27, 2015

FIRST UFC GYM IN SILICON VALLEY TO HOST GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION

 IN SUNNYVALE SATURDAY, JANUARY 31

 

UFC^® Stars Urijah Faber, Chad Mendes, Travis Browne and Josh Thomson to Make Special Guest Appearances

San Francisco, CA – UFC GYM^®, known for its unique TRAIN DIFFERENT^® approach that combines the world of mixed martial arts (MMA) and fitness, will celebrate the grand opening of its newest gym in Sunnyvale, CA on Saturday, January 31, beginning at 9:30 am PT.

UFC GYM Sunnyvale, located at 733 S. Wolfe Rd., Sunnyvale, CA 94086 (corner of S. Wolfe & Old San Francisco Rd.), is the first UFC GYM in Silicon Valley. Open 24 hours, Sunnyvale joins more than 100 UFC GYM clubs and 100,000 members worldwide.

The 30,000 square-foot facility features a 30 foot Octagon, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu studio, bag room, top-of-the-line strength training and cardio machines, battling ropes, agility ladders and other functional training equipment for dynamic workouts. The gym’s explosive workout environment uses cutting-edge training techniques inspired by UFC athletes and provides members with everything needed for the entire family to sweat, move, live and TRAIN DIFFERENT.

UFC superstars Urijah Faber, Chad Mendes, Travis Browne and Josh Thomson will be in attendance for the grand opening celebration. UFC GYM executives, Sunnyvale Chamber of Commerce representatives and Sunnyvale Mayor Jim Griffith will take part in the ceremonial ribbon cutting at 9:30 am.

“As the first UFC GYM in Silicon Valley, the Sunnyvale location is truly an incredible facility and we are thrilled to showcase all the features and amenities to the local Sunnyvale community,” said Adam Sedlack, President UFC GYM. “Our Grand Opening celebration will give the entire community a chance to experience what makes our gyms different. Tens of thousands of members have gone through transformations, learned powerful techniques and re-defined how fitness and training should be experienced.”

Throughout the day, UFC GYM will host a variety of activities. UFC fighters will sign autographs inside the Octagon^® and participate in Q&A sessions with fans. Additionally, fitness demonstrations will take place, including UFC FIT^®, Muay Thai, kickboxing and Daily Ultimate Training^® (DUT). There will also be giveaways for fans including UFC GYM prize packages and UFC tickets for an upcoming event.

The full schedule for the grand opening is available below. Activities are free and open to the community.

GRAND OPENING FULL SCHEDULE

(All times PT and subject to change)

9:30 am                       GRAND OPENING officially begins with music, food and festivities, including UFC GYM fitness demonstrations and complimentary tours

9:30 – 10:00 am         CEREMONIAL RIBBON CUTTING featuring Sunnyvale Mayor Jim Griffith, UFC GYM executives and Sunnyvale Chamber of Commerce representatives.

10:30 am – Noon                    BJJ SEMINAR hosted by Mauricio Mariano

10:45 am -12:15 pm  AUTOGRAPH SESSION with Urijah Faber and Josh Thomson

11:00 am – 1:00 pm    99.7 NOW RADIO LIVE REMOTE with Strawberry

12:30 -1:30 pm                       UFC GYM CLASS DEMONSTRATIONS (Octagon)

1:00 – 2:30 pm            STRIKING CLINIC hosted by Krzysztof Soszynski

1:45 -3:15 pm             AUTOGRAPH SESSION with Travis Browne and Chad Mendes

3:30 – 5:00 pm            RAFFLE

UFC GYM membership includes unlimited access to UFC Gym’s signature classes such as Daily Ultimate Training (DUT), Muay Thai, women’s self-defense and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to name a few. Group Fitness classes including Zumba, Power Yoga, Hot Hula, Cycle Circuit, UFC FIT and more are included.

A team of elite Personal Coaches helps members achieve indisputable results through individual and group training. The new location features a UFC GYM retail store and UFC GYM Kids’ private training area offering specialized youth fitness classes and mixed martial arts.

UFC GYM Sunnyvale joins the nine UFC GYM signature clubs located in Concord, Rosemead, Corona, South Corona and Torrance, CA; Long Island, NY; Honolulu and Waikele, HI and Sydney, Australia. UFC GYM offers the unique opportunity to own and operate a UFC GYM franchise domestically and internationally. For franchise information, visit www.ufcgym.com/franchising.

For more information about UFC GYM Sunnyvale, visit www.ufcgym.com/sunnyvale. Like us at www.facebook/ufcgymsunnyvale or follow us at https://twitter.com/UFCGymSunnyvale.

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About UFC GYM^®

UFC GYM^® is the first major brand extension of the Ultimate Fighting Championship^®, the world leader in the sport of mixed martial arts (MMA).  In alliance with New Evolution Ventures™ (NeV), developers of many of the world’s most successful fitness brands, the UFC GYM brand gives UFC enthusiasts and fitness seekers of all ages the opportunity to practice the training techniques of famed UFC athletes. Offering a full-range of group fitness classes, private MMA training, personal and group dynamic training, plus MMA style youth programming, UFC GYM creates something for all ages and fitness levels. As the first to combine the world of mixed martial arts and fitness, UFC GYM’s TRAIN DIFFERENT^® approach has developed an atmosphere where members can see immediate results. UFC GYM is the ultimate fitness experience. The brand is not what you expect, and more than you can imagine, aiming to continue revolutionizing the fitness industry. For more information, please visit www.ufcgym.com. Like us at www.facebook.com/ufcgym or follow us at www.twitter.com/ufcgym or www.instagram.com/ufcgym.

 

About New Evolution Ventures^® (NeV)

Based in Northern California, New Evolution Ventures^® (NeV) has a two-decade plus record of success in delivering superior returns on investment, specializing in the acquisition, development and operations management of both domestic and international fitness endeavors.  Founded in 2008 by Mark Mastrov, Jim Rowley and Mike Feeney and following a strategic partnership with Vision Capital in 2011, the current team of NeV professionals is setting industry-wide standards one brand at a time. Operations have spanned over 20 countries worldwide and included hundreds of facilities. Our team’s industry experience has positioned NeV as a global leader in its field, expanding and reinventing the vision of fitness. For more information, visit www.nev.com.

About Ultimate Fighting Championship^®

Owned and operated by Zuffa, LLC, the Ultimate Fighting Championship^® (UFC^®) is the premier mixed martial arts (MMA) organization and largest pay-per-view event provider in the world. Headquartered in Las Vegas with offices in London, Toronto, Beijing, Singapore and Sao Paulo, the UFC produces more than 40 live events annually that have sold out some of the biggest arenas and stadiums across the globe. UFC programming is broadcast in over 145 countries to 800+ million TV households worldwide in 28 different languages. The UFC has a multi-year broadcast agreement with FOX in the U.S. which includes four live events broadcast on the FOX network annually, The Ultimate Fighter^® reality television show and thousands of hours of programming on FOX Sports 1 and FOX Sports 2. In 2014, UFC launched UFC FIGHT PASS™, a digital subscription service with exclusive live events, thousands of fights on-demand and original content. UFC also owns over 100 UFC GYM^® locations, UFC.TV^® (offering live event broadcasts and video on-demand around the world), UFC FIT™ (an in-home fitness and nutrition program), UFC 360 (the internationally distributed magazine), a videogame franchise with EA SPORTS, best-selling DVDs and Blu-rays, UFC Fight Club^®, UFC Fan Expo^®, UFC branded apparel and Topps Trading Cards. For more information, visit www.UFC.com and follow UFC at www.Facebook.com/UFC and Twitter: @UFC.

 

Media Contact:

Tom Beyer

DFPR for UFC GYM

480-358-8145

tom@dfpr.com

 

UFC GYM EXPANDS IN BAY AREA – SUNNYVALE NOW OPEN FOR WORKOUTS

UFC GYM EXPANDS IN BAY AREA – SUNNYVALE NOW OPEN FOR WORKOUTS

UFC GYM Sunnyvale Opens for TRAIN DIFFERENT^® Workouts

San Francisco, CA– UFC GYM^®, known for its TRAIN DIFFERENT^® approach that combines the world of mixed martial arts (MMA) and fitness, will celebrate the opening of its newest gym in Sunnyvale, Calif. on Saturday, Nov. 22^nd. Located at 733 S Wolfe Rd, Sunnyvale, Calif. 94086 (corner of S. Wolfe and Old San Francisco Rd) Sunnyvale joins more than 100 UFC GYM clubs and 100,000 members worldwide.

UFC GYM Sunnyvale will open for workouts with a New Member Day full of activities for members and the entire community. New Member Day festivities will take place from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and will include private tours, live demonstrations, one-on-one training assessments, special retail opportunities, food, music and exclusive membership and personal coaching packages all day long.

“We are excited to open our doors in Sunnyvale and introduce the community to our unique TRAIN DIFFERENT approach. For years people have joined gyms and experienced less than desired results,” said Adam Sedlack, President UFC GYM. “We empower men, women and kids to achieve their personal best fitness level inside an innovative facility with dynamic classes and coaching.  Members train like the top UFC athletes building confidence, strength and stamina while working out inside an atmosphere where collaboration and camaraderie are key.”

The 30,000 square-foot facility will feature a 30 foot Octagon^®, Brazilian jiu-jitsu studio, bag room, top-of-the-line strength training and cardio machines, battling ropes, agility ladders and other functional training equipment for dynamic workouts. The gym’s explosive workout environment will use cutting-edge training techniques inspired by UFC athletes and provide members with everything needed for the entire family to sweat, move, live and TRAIN DIFFERENT.

Membership includes unlimited access to UFC GYM’s signature classes such as Daily Ultimate Training (DUT), Muay Thai, Women’s Self-Defense and Brazilian jiu-jitsu, and group fitness classes including Zumba, Power Yoga, Hot Hula, Cycle Circuit and more. A team of elite Personal Coaches will help members achieve indisputable results through personal and group training. The new location will feature a UFC GYM retail store and UFC GYM Kids’ private training area offering specialized youth fitness classes and mixed martial arts.

UFC GYM Sunnyvale joins the nine UFC GYM signature clubs located in Calif., N.Y., Hawaii and Sydney, Australia. UFC GYM now offers the unique opportunity to own and operate the new UFC GYM franchise model across the U.S. and the globe. For franchise information, visit www.ufcgym.com/franchising.

About UFC GYM^®

UFC GYM^® is the first major brand extension of the Ultimate Fighting Championship^®, the world  leader in the sport of mixed martial arts (MMA).  In alliance with New Evolution Ventures™ (NeV), developers of many of the world’s most successful fitness brands, the UFC GYM brand gives UFC enthusiasts and fitness seekers of all ages the opportunity to practice the training techniques of famed UFC athletes. Offering a full-range of group fitness classes, private MMA training, personal and group dynamic training, plus MMA style youth programming, UFC GYM creates something for all ages and fitness levels. As the first to combine the world of mixed martial arts and fitness, UFC GYM’s TRAIN DIFFERENT^® approach has developed an atmosphere where members can see immediate results. UFC GYM is the ultimate fitness experience. The brand is not what you expect, and more than you can imagine, aiming to continue revolutionizing the fitness industry. For more information, please visit www.ufcgym.com.

About New Evolution Ventures^® (NeV)

Based in Northern California, New Evolution Ventures^® (NeV) has a two-decade plus record of success in delivering superior returns on investment, specializing in the acquisition, development and operations management of both domestic and international fitness endeavors.  Founded in 2008 by Mark Mastrov, Jim Rowley and Mike Feeney and following a strategic partnership with Vision Capital in 2011, the current team of NeV professionals is setting industry-wide standards one brand at a time. Operations have spanned over 20 countries worldwide and included hundreds of facilities. Our team’s industry experience has positioned NeV as a global leader in its field, expanding and reinventing the vision of fitness. For more information, visit www.nev.com.

About Ultimate Fighting Championship^®

Owned and operated by Zuffa, LLC, the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC^®) is the premier mixed martial arts (MMA) organization and largest pay-per-view event provider in the world. Headquartered in Las Vegas with offices in London, Toronto, Singapore and Sao Paulo, UFC produces more than 40 live events annually that consistently sell out some of the most prestigious arenas around the globe. UFC programming is broadcast in 129 countries and territories to nearly 800 million TV households worldwide in 28 different languages. The UFC has a multi-year broadcast agreement with FOX in the U.S., which annually includes four live events broadcast on the FOX network, as well as The Ultimate Fighter^® reality television show and thousands of hours of programming on FOX Sports 1 and FOX Sports 2. In 2014, UFC launched UFC FIGHT PASS™, a digital subscription service with exclusive live events, thousands of fights on-demand and original content. The UFC organization also licenses over 100 UFC GYM^® locations, and owns UFC.TV^® (offering live event broadcasts and video on-demand around the world), UFC FIT^® (an in-home fitness and nutrition program), UFC Magazine, and has a videogame franchise with EA SPORTS, UFC Fight Club^®, UFC Fan Expo^®, UFC branded apparel, DVDs and Blu-rays and Topps Trading Cards. For more information, visit UFC.com and follow UFC at Facebook.com/UFC, Twitter and Instagram: @UFC.

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Media Contact:

Kelsey Kyro

kelseykyro@5Apublicrelations.com

UFC GYM SOHO GRAND OPENING EVENT, NOVEMBER 13

WHEN: Thursday, November 13 5:00PM-10:00PM

WHERE: UFC GYM SOHO – 277 Canal Street, 3^rd Floor (corner of Canal Street and Broadway)

WHAT: UFC GYM® invites New Yorkers to celebrate the grand opening of its Soho club, the brand’s second NYC location. Special guest coach Josh Thompson will be teaching a VIP Bag class and UFC superstar Jim Miller will be in attendance for the grand opening celebration. Members joining during the grand opening will receive special membership offers.

GRAND OPENING FULL SCHEDULE

5:00pm – 10:00pm: Grand Opening Celebration

5:30pm – VIP Boxing Class hosted by Josh Thomson

6:45pm – VIP Boxing Class hosted by Josh Thomson

7:00pm – 9:00pm – Jim Miller & Josh Thomson Meet & Greet

7:00pm – 10:00pm – Food, Music, Specials, Raffle & More

WHO: Activities are free and open to the community.

MEDIA CONTACT:

Kelsey Kyro, 5A Public Relations

kelseykyro@5Apublicrelations.com

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UFC GYM’s TRAIN DIFFERENT^® approach uses unconventional training methods at the gym. It fuses together the multi-disciplined approach of mixed martial arts with state-of-the-art equipment and traditional fitness. Members can access as many tools and resources as they need to reach their goals and develop a healthy lifestyle.

UFC GYM SoHo offers more than 60 classes per week including UFC GYM’s signature classes such as Daily Ultimate Training™ (DUT^®) and UFC FIT™. The gym also features a 24 foot Octagon^®, specially designed bag-room with 30 heavy bags, free weights, top of the line strength training and cardio machines as well as functional training equipment for dynamic workouts. TRX suspension training, private performance coaching, Trigger Point foam rolling instruction, specialized youth fitness training are also offered. Additional amenities include full locker rooms and shower facilities with towel service. Memberships include unlimited classes and open access to the facility.

For more information, visit www.ufcgym.com/nycsoho, call 212-858-9880 or email nycsoho@ufcgym.com.  UFC GYM NYC SoHo joins over 115 UFC GYMS in 28 states in the U.S. and one in Sydney, Australia.

UFC GYM CELEBRATES ITS CONCORD, CALIF. EXPANSION

UFC GYM CELEBRATES ITS CONCORD, CALIF. EXPANSION

ON SEPT. 13 FROM 8 A.M. UNTIL 6 P.M. PT

 Re-Grand Opening Includes Appearances by UFC Stars Forrest Griffin, BJ Penn and Urijah Faber Plus Special Membership Pricing All Day!

 Concord, Calif. – UFC GYM^® will officially mark the grand re-opening of the company’s Concord Gym, located at 1975 Diamond Blvd., with a celebration on Sat., Sept. 13 from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. PT. UFC GYM Concord, home of the first UFC GYM worldwide, completed a major expansion project and now features more than 40,000 square feet of the latest fitness equipment and tools needed for members to TRAIN DIFFERENT^®.

During the celebration, community members will be able to tour the gym and meet UFC Hall of Famer Forrest Griffin, former lightweight and welterweight champion BJ Penn and bantamweight champion Urijah Faber. Other special activities include a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu challenge and Daily Ultimate Training^™ (DUT^®) competition, which are a part of UFC GYM’s signature class offerings, and a striking clinic hosted by UFC GYM Coach and former WEC lightweight champion Razor Rob McCullough and former UFC light heavyweight contender Krzysztof Soszynski.

“The expansion and upgrades to our facility makes the first ever UFC GYM in Concord, Calif. the ultimate fitness destination,” said Adam Sedlack, President of UFC GYM. “We have an incredible member base with the best team members in the industry that have combined training like a UFC athlete with the amenities of a traditional fitness center. The UFC GYM Concord TRAIN DIFFERENT^® experience is outstanding examples of helping members achieve results in a new and dynamic way.”

Opened in 2009, UFC GYM Concord has helped thousands of men, women and kids of all ages and training levels realize their fitness and wellness goals. The expansion project includes the redesign and enlargement of fitness rooms including a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu room, performance turf, and an Ultimate Training Center.

UFC GYM Concord now offers more than 75 group classes per week including UFC GYM’s signature classes such as Daily Ultimate Training™ (DUT^®) and UFC FIT™, one-on-one training sessions with certified coaches, TRX suspension training, Trigger Point foam rolling instruction and specialized youth fitness training.

Other newly added features include the addition of a second Octagon^®, measuring 30 feet wide, an Olympic powerlifting platform, sports training turf and an adjustable multi-station equipment. Members also have access to a specially designed bag-room with 30 heavy bags, free weights, top of the line strength training and cardio machines. Members and guests of all fitness levels can enjoy functional training equipment and amenities with full locker rooms and shower facilities including towel service. Memberships include unlimited classes and open access to the facility.

For more information and special reopening rates, visit www.ufcgym.com/concord or call 925-265-8130.  UFC GYM Concord joins over 115 UFC GYMS in 28 states in the U.S. and one in Sydney, Australia.

UFC GYM franchise clubs are available. There is a unique opportunity to own and operate the new UFC GYM franchise model across the U.S. and the globe. For more information, visit www.ufcgym.com/franchising. 

About UFC GYM^®

UFC GYM^® is the first major brand extension of the Ultimate Fighting Championship^®, the world leader in the sport of mixed martial arts (MMA).  In alliance with New Evolution Ventures™ (NeV), developers of many of the world’s most successful fitness brands, the UFC GYM brand gives UFC enthusiasts and fitness seekers of all ages the opportunity to practice the training techniques of famed UFC athletes. Offering a full-range of group fitness classes, private MMA training, personal and group dynamic training, plus MMA style youth programming, UFC GYM creates something for all ages and fitness levels. As the first to combine the world of mixed martial arts and fitness, UFC GYM’s TRAIN DIFFERENT^® approach has developed an atmosphere where members can see immediate results. UFC GYM is the ultimate fitness experience. The brand is not what you expect, and more than you can imagine, aiming to continue revolutionizing the fitness industry. For more information, please visit www.ufcgym.com and follow UFC GYM at www.Facebook.com/UFCGYM and Twitter: @UFCGYM.

About New Evolution Ventures^® (NeV)

Based in Northern California, New Evolution Ventures^® (NeV) has a two-decade plus record of success in delivering superior returns on investment, specializing in the acquisition, development and operations management of both domestic and international fitness endeavors.  Founded in 2008 by Mark Mastrov, Jim Rowley and Mike Feeney and following a strategic partnership with Vision Capital in 2011, the current team of NeV professionals is setting industry-wide standards one brand at a time. Operations have spanned over 20 countries worldwide and included hundreds of facilities. Our team’s industry experience has positioned NeV as a global leader in its field, expanding and reinventing the vision of fitness. For more information, visit www.nev.com.

About the Ultimate Fighting Championship^®

Owned and operated by Zuffa, LLC, the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC^®) is the premier mixed martial arts (MMA) organization and largest pay-per-view event provider in the world. Headquartered in Las Vegas with offices in London, Toronto, Singapore and Sao Paulo, UFC produces more than 40 live events annually that consistently sell out some of the most prestigious arenas around the globe. UFC programming is broadcast in 129 countries and territories to nearly 800 million TV households worldwide in 28 different languages. The UFC has a multi-year broadcast agreement with FOX in the U.S., which annually includes four live events broadcast on the FOX network, as well as The Ultimate Fighter^® reality television show and thousands of hours of programming on FOX Sports 1 and FOX Sports 2. In 2014, UFC launched UFC FIGHT PASS™, a digital subscription service with exclusive live events, thousands of fights on-demand and original content. The UFC organization also licenses over 100 UFC GYM^® locations, and owns UFC.TV^® (offering live event broadcasts and video on-demand around the world), UFC FIT™ (an in-home fitness and nutrition program), UFC Magazine, and has a videogame franchise with EA SPORTS, UFC Fight Club^®, UFC Fan Expo^®, Octagon™ branded apparel, DVDs and Blu-rays and Topps Trading Cards. For more information, visit UFC.com and follow UFC at Facebook.com/UFC, Twitter and Instagram: @UFC.

 

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Linell Killus, UFC Gym

linell@nev.com 

714.668.0911

Shauna Wilson, UFC

swilson@ufc.com

702.851.2477

 

UFC GYM® EXPANDS IN NYC – SOHO NOW OPEN FOR WORKOUTS

 

UFC GYM^® EXPANDS IN NYC – SOHO NOW OPEN FOR WORKOUTS

Offers TRAIN DIFFERENT^® Approach with Special Early Membership Pricing

 New York, NY – UFC GYM^® NYC SoHo, located at 277 Canal Street, 3^rd floor at the corner of Canal Street and Broadway, officially opens for workouts September 13^th. The 10,000 square foot club provides Manhattan with its second UFC GYM facility and offers NYC the opportunity to TRAIN DIFFERENT^®.

UFC GYM’s TRAIN DIFFERENT approach uses unconventional training methods at the gym. It fuses together the multi-disciplined approach of mixed martial arts with state-of-the-art equipment and traditional fitness. Members can access as many tools and resources as they need to reach their goals and develop a healthy lifestyle.

“We opened our first gym in the Financial District one year ago to show the community the benefits of mixed martial arts and we’ve seen hundreds of members go through fitness and lifestyle transformations,” said Jason Losco, franchisee of the UFC GYM NYC SoHo. “UFC GYM really caters to everyone from families to busy working professionals. We couldn’t be happier to expand to SoHo to continue to impact the way people work out and TRAIN DIFFERENT.”

UFC GYM invites the community to stop by starting on September 13^th for complimentary VIP club tours, live demonstrations and membership specials. Guests will have the opportunity to participate in group fitness focused boxing, kickboxing and other mixed martial arts classes, along with Muay Thai and Brazilian Jiu-jitsu technique driven classes.

UFC GYM SoHo offers more than 60 classes per week including UFC GYM’s signature classes such as Daily Ultimate Training™ (DUT^®) and UFC FIT™. The gym also features a 24 foot Octagon^®, specially designed bag-room with 30 heavy bags, free weights, top of the line strength training and cardio machines as well as functional training equipment for dynamic workouts. TRX suspension training, private performance coaching, Trigger Point foam rolling instruction, specialized youth fitness training are also offered. Additional amenities include full locker rooms and shower facilities with towel service. Memberships include unlimited classes and open access to the facility.

For more information and special opening rates, visit www.ufcgym.com/nycsoho, call 212-858-9880 or email nycsoho@ufcgym.com.  UFC GYM NYC SoHo joins over 115 UFC GYMS in 28 states in the U.S. and one in Sydney, Australia.

UFC GYM franchise clubs are available. There is a unique opportunity to own and operate the new UFC GYM franchise model across the U.S. and the globe. For more information, visit www.ufcgym.com/franchising. 

About UFC GYM^®

UFC GYM^® is the first major brand extension of the Ultimate Fighting Championship^®, the world leader in the sport of mixed martial arts (MMA).  In alliance with New Evolution Ventures™ (NeV), developers of many of the world’s most successful fitness brands, the UFC GYM brand gives UFC enthusiasts and fitness seekers of all ages the opportunity to practice the training techniques of famed UFC athletes. Offering a full-range of group fitness classes, private MMA training, personal and group dynamic training, plus MMA style youth programming, UFC GYM creates something for all ages and fitness levels. As the first to combine the world of mixed martial arts and fitness, UFC GYM’s TRAIN DIFFERENT^® approach has developed an atmosphere where members can see immediate results. UFC GYM is the ultimate fitness experience. The brand is not what you expect, and more than you can imagine, aiming to continue revolutionizing the fitness industry. For more information, please visit www.ufcgym.com and follow UFC GYM at www.Facebook.com/UFCGYM and Twitter: @UFCGYM.

About New Evolution Ventures^® (NeV)

Based in Northern California, New Evolution Ventures^® (NeV) has a two-decade plus record of success in delivering superior returns on investment, specializing in the acquisition, development and operations management of both domestic and international fitness endeavors.  Founded in 2008 by Mark Mastrov, Jim Rowley and Mike Feeney and following a strategic partnership with Vision Capital in 2011, the current team of NeV professionals is setting industry-wide standards one brand at a time. Operations have spanned over 20 countries worldwide and included hundreds of facilities. Our team’s industry experience has positioned NeV as a global leader in its field, expanding and reinventing the vision of fitness. For more information, visit www.nev.com.

About the Ultimate Fighting Championship^®

Owned and operated by Zuffa, LLC, the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC^®) is the premier mixed martial arts (MMA) organization and largest pay-per-view event provider in the world. Headquartered in Las Vegas with offices in London, Toronto, Singapore and Sao Paulo, UFC produces more than 40 live events annually that consistently sell out some of the most prestigious arenas around the globe. UFC programming is broadcast in 129 countries and territories to nearly 800 million TV households worldwide in 28 different languages. The UFC has a multi-year broadcast agreement with FOX in the U.S., which annually includes four live events broadcast on the FOX network, as well as The Ultimate Fighter^® reality television show and thousands of hours of programming on FOX Sports 1 and FOX Sports 2. In 2014, UFC launched UFC FIGHT PASS™, a digital subscription service with exclusive live events, thousands of fights on-demand and original content. The UFC organization also licenses over 100 UFC GYM^® locations, and owns UFC.TV^® (offering live event broadcasts and video on-demand around the world), UFC FIT™ (an in-home fitness and nutrition program), UFC Magazine, and has a videogame franchise with EA SPORTS, UFC Fight Club^®, UFC Fan Expo^®, Octagon™ branded apparel, DVDs and Blu-rays and Topps Trading Cards. For more information, visit UFC.com and follow UFC at Facebook.com/UFC, Twitter and Instagram: @UFC.

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 MEDIA CONTACT:

TK Keaton, UFC GYM SoHo

nycsoho@ufcgym.com

212.858.9880

Shauna Wilson, UFC

swilson@ufc.com

702.851.2477

UFC GYM® ANNOUNCES BAY AREA EXPANSION INTO SILICON VALLEY

UFC GYM® ANNOUNCES BAY AREA EXPANSION INTO SILICON VALLEY
ENROLLMENT CENTER OPENING IN SUNNYVALE MAY 15TH

SPECIAL MEMBERSHIP PRICING AVAILABLE

Sunnyvale, Calif. – UFC GYM® is pleased to announce the opening of a 24-hour gym in Sunnyvale, CA offering the community a fresh new for way people to approach fitness and TRAIN DIFFERENT®. A preview center will begin enrolling members on Thurs. May 15th at 858 E. El Camino Real, Sunnyvale, CA 94087, (corner of S. Wolfe and El Camino Real). Memberships will be offered at special pre-opening preferential rates. The permanent gym will serve the Silicon Valley community located at 733 S. Wolfe Rd, Sunnyvale, CA 94086 and is scheduled to open for workouts in early Fall, 2014. To find out more about UFC GYM Sunnyvale call (408) 913-9800 or visit ufcgymsunnyvale.com.

“This is an energizing time for us as we celebrate another UFC GYM in the Bay Area, home of our very first location in Concord, 2009. Since then, we have seen incredible facility growth throughout the States and Australia,” said Adam Sedlack, President UFC GYM. “Tens of thousands of members have gone through transformations, learned powerful techniques and re-defined how fitness and training should be experienced. We are honored to continue to provide a community like Sunnyvale with dynamic ways to see immediate results.”

UFC GYMS have grown to more than 100 locations in the U.S. and one in Sydney, Australia. Over 100,000 members worldwide take part in the ultimate fitness experience. From training inside the Octagon® to tackling UFC GYM’s Daily Ultimate Training® (DUT®) workout, individuals of all ages and fitness levels have everything needed to reach their fitness goals.

The 30,000 square-foot facility will feature a 30 foot Octagon®, Brazilian jiu-jitsu studio, bag room, top-of-the-line strength training and cardio machines, battling ropes, agility ladders and other functional training equipment for dynamic workouts. The gym’s explosive workout environment will use cutting-edge training techniques inspired by UFC athletes and provide members with everything needed for the entire family to sweat, move, live and TRAIN DIFFERENT®.

Membership includes unlimited access to UFC GYM’s signature classes such as Daily Ultimate Training (DUT), muay thai, women’s self-defense and Brazilian jiu-jitsu to name a few, and Group Fitness classes including Power Yoga, Hot Hula, Cycle Circuit, UFC FIT and more. A team of elite Personal Coaches will help members achieve indisputable results through personal and group training. The new location will feature a UFC GYM retail store and UFC GYM Kids’ private training area offering specialized youth fitness classes and mixed martial arts.

UFC GYM Sunnyvale joins eight UFC GYM signature clubs located in Concord, Rosemead, Corona and Torrance, Calif., Long Island, N.Y., Honolulu and Waikele, Hawaii and Sydney, Australia. UFC GYM now offers the unique opportunity to own and operate the new UFC GYM franchise model across the U.S. and the globe. For franchise information, visit http://www.ufcgym.com/franchising.

About UFC GYM®:
UFC GYM® is the first major brand extension of the Ultimate Fighting Championship®, the world leader in the sport of mixed martial arts (MMA). In alliance with New Evolution Ventures™ (NeV), developers of many of the world’s most successful fitness brands, the UFC GYM brand gives UFC enthusiasts and fitness seekers of all ages the opportunity to practice the training techniques of famed UFC athletes. Offering a full-range of group fitness classes, private MMA training, personal and group dynamic training, plus MMA-style youth programming, UFC GYM creates something for all ages and fitness levels. As the first to combine the world of mixed martial arts and fitness, UFC GYM’s TRAIN DIFFERENT® approach has developed an atmosphere where members can see immediate results. UFC GYM is the ultimate fitness experience. The brand is not what you expect, and more than you can imagine, aiming to continue revolutionizing the fitness industry. For more information, please visit http://www.ufcgym.com.

About New Evolution Ventures® (NeV):
Based in Northern California, New Evolution Ventures® (NeV) has a two-decade plus record of success in delivering superior returns on investment, specializing in the acquisition, development and operations management of both domestic and international fitness endeavors. Founded in 2008 by Mark Mastrov, Jim Rowley and Mike Feeney and following a strategic partnership with Vision Capital in 2011, the current team of NeV professionals is setting industry-wide standards one brand at a time. Operations have spanned over 20 countries worldwide and included hundreds of facilities. Our team’s industry experience has positioned NeV as a global leader in its field, expanding and reinventing the vision of fitness. For more information, visit http://www.nev.com.

About the Ultimate Fighting Championship®
Owned and operated by Zuffa, LLC, the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC®) is the premier mixed martial arts (MMA) organization and largest pay-per-view event provider in the world. Headquartered in Las Vegas with offices in London, Toronto, Beijing, Singapore and Sao Paulo, UFC produces more than 40 live events annually that consistently sell out some of the most prestigious arenas around the globe. UFC programming is broadcast in over 145 countries to 800+ million TV households worldwide in 28 different languages. The UFC has a multi-year broadcast agreement with FOX in the U.S., which annually includes four live events broadcast on the FOX network, as well as The Ultimate Fighter® reality television show and thousands of hours of programming on FOX Sports 1 and FOX Sports 2. In 2014, UFC launched UFC FIGHT PASS™, a digital subscription service with exclusive live events, thousands of fights on-demand and original content. The UFC organization also licenses over 100 UFC GYM® locations, and owns UFC.TV® (offering live event broadcasts and video on-demand around the world), UFC FIT™ (an in-home fitness and nutrition program), UFC Magazine, and has a videogame franchise with EA SPORTS, UFC Fight Club®, UFC Fan Expo®, Octagon™ branded apparel, best-selling DVDs and Blu-rays and Topps Trading Cards. For more information, visit http://www.UFC.com and follow UFC at http://www.Facebook.com/UFC and on Twitter and Instagram: @UFC.

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Media Contact:

Shauna Wilson, UFC

702.851.2477

swilson@ufc.com

Linell Killus, UFC Gym

714.668.0911

linell@nev.com

UFC GYM® NAMES HANNIBAL MYERS AS PRESIDENT

UFC GYM^® NAMES HANNIBAL MYERS AS PRESIDENT

Santa Ana, CA – UFC GYM^® has appointed Hannibal Myers as the President of its franchise division, effective immediately. Last January, UFC GYM announced the acquisition of LA Boxing, converting over 80 locations in the last 12 months and growing to 100 locations worldwide currently. Myers will play an integral role in developing the overall franchise strategy for UFC GYM to capitalize on opportunities in the health and fitness marketplace.

Myers brings more than 20 years of executive franchise experience, both domestically and internationally, for companies such as Taco Bell, KFC, Seattle’s Best Coffee, Quizno’s and Shoney’s. The Texas native has pioneered non-traditional franchise development, contributing various articles to trade publications and delivering a number of related industry speeches. In this position, Myers will oversee all facets of franchise development, strategy, marketing, operations and finances.

“We thank Anthony Geisler (former President) and want to recognize him, for his stewardship of the UFC GYM brand for the past year and for the foundation he built via LA Boxing,” said NeV CEO, Jim Rowley.

“This decision launches a new era in the business for UFC GYM, developing further opportunities for growth and expansion through the leadership of Hannibal Myers,” Rowley added.

The move follows the recent promotion of Adam Sedlack to President of the Company’s corporate division.

UFC GYM is co-owned by New Evolution Ventures (NeV), Lafayette, CA, and Ultimate Fighting Championship. For more information, visit http://www.UFCGYM.com and follow UFC GYM at http://www.Facebook.com/UFCGYM and Twitter: @UFCGYM.

About UFC GYM^®

UFC GYM^® is the first major brand extension of the Ultimate Fighting Championship^®, the world  leader in the sport of mixed martial arts (MMA).  In alliance with New Evolution Ventures™ (NeV), developers of many of the world’s most successful fitness brands, the UFC GYM brand gives UFC enthusiasts and fitness seekers of all ages the opportunity to practice the training techniques of famed UFC athletes. Offering a full-range of group fitness classes, private MMA training, personal and group dynamic training, plus MMA style youth programming, UFC GYM creates something for all ages and fitness levels. As the first to combine the world of mixed martial arts and fitness, UFC GYM’s TRAIN DIFFERENT^® approach has developed an atmosphere where members can see immediate results. UFC GYM is the ultimate fitness experience. The brand is not what you expect, and more than you can imagine, aiming to continue revolutionizing the fitness industry. For more information, please visit www.ufcgym.com.

About New Evolution Ventures^® (NeV)

Based in Northern California, New Evolution Ventures^® (NeV) has a two-decade plus record of success in delivering superior returns on investment, specializing in the acquisition, development and operations management of both domestic and international fitness endeavors.  Founded in 2008 by Mark Mastrov, Jim Rowley and Mike Feeney and following a strategic partnership with Vision Capital in 2011, the current team of NeV professionals is setting industry-wide standards one brand at a time. Operations have spanned over 20 countries worldwide and included hundreds of facilities. Our team’s industry experience has positioned NeV as a global leader in its field, expanding and reinventing the vision of fitness. For more information, visit www.nev.com.

About Ultimate Fighting Championship^®

Owned and operated by Zuffa, LLC, the Ultimate Fighting Championship^® (UFC^®) is the premier mixed martial arts (MMA) organization and largest pay-per-view event provider in the world. Headquartered in Las Vegas with offices in London, Toronto, Beijing, Singapore and Sao Paulo, the UFC produces more than 40 live events annually that have sold out some of the biggest arenas and stadiums across the globe. UFC programming is broadcast in over 145 countries to 800+ million TV households worldwide in 28 different languages. The UFC has a multi-year broadcast agreement with FOX in the U.S. which includes four live events broadcast on the FOX network annually, The Ultimate Fighter^® reality television show and thousands of hours of programming on FOX Sports 1 and FOX Sports 2. In 2014, UFC launched UFC FIGHT PASS™, a digital subscription service with exclusive live events, thousands of fights on-demand and original content. UFC also owns over 100 UFC GYM^® locations, UFC.TV^® (offering live event broadcasts and video on-demand around the world), UFC FIT™ (an in-home fitness and nutrition program), UFC 360 (the internationally distributed magazine), a videogame franchise with EA SPORTS, best-selling DVDs and Blu-rays, UFC Fight Club^®, UFC Fan Expo^®, Octagon™ branded apparel and Topps Trading Cards. For more information, visit www.UFC.com and follow UFC at www.Facebook.com/UFC and Twitter: @UFC.

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Media Contacts:

Shauna Wilson

UFC

swilson@ufc.com

702-851-2477

Linell Killus

New Evolution Ventures & UFC GYM

linell@nev.com

925-297-6372

UFC GYM TO CELEBRATE 100th OPENING WITH NEW LOCATION IN HAWAII

UFC GYM BJ PENN Opens for TRAIN DIFFERENT^® Workouts

And Hosts Special New Member Day Feb. 8

Oahu, HI – UFC GYM^®, known for its TRAIN DIFFERENT^® approach that combines the world of mixed martial arts (MMA) and fitness, will celebrate the opening of its newest gym in Waikele, HI on Saturday, Feb. 8^th. UFC GYM BJ Penn is a partnership with former two-division champion and Season 19 coach of The Ultimate Fighter^®, BJ Penn. In addition to being the 100^th UFC GYM to open, the new site is the second BJ Penn signature gym in the fighter’s home state of HI, joining the first location in Oahu.

UFC GYM BJ Penn will open for workouts with a New Member Day full of activities for members and the entire community. The 24-hour, full-service gym is located in the Waikele Center at 94-875 Lumiana Street, Suite 15.  New Member Day festivities will take place from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and will include private tours, live demonstrations, one-on-one training assessments, special retail bargains, food, music and exclusive membership and personal training discounts all day long.

“I’m proud that the opening of my second gym marks this milestone in UFC GYMs growth,” said BJ Penn, a native of Hilo. “I opened my first gym in Oahu two years ago to share my workouts and lifestyle with the community. The results and techniques have proven very effective for our members. I couldn’t be happier to expand to the west side of the island to continue to impact the way people work out and TRAIN DIFFERENT.”

The location in Waikele extends over 30,000 square feet and features a 30 foot Octagon™, Brazilian jiu-jitsu studio, bag room, top-of-the-line strength training and cardio machines, battling ropes, agility ladders and other functional training equipment for dynamic workouts. Members also have access to UFC GYM’s signature classes such as Daily Ultimate Training^® (DUT^®), UFC FIT™, TRX, BJJ, Boxing, Muay Thai, specialized youth fitness training and a team of elite personal trainers.

“In our Honolulu location, we have seen thousands of members accomplish next level results utilizing the training techniques practiced by the world’s most elite UFC athletes.  We are very excited to raise the UFC GYM flag on the west side of Oahu.” said Adam Sedlack, UFC GYM President. “To date, more than 100,000 members have seen overwhelming success. We are honored to celebrate this important tipping point for our brand and look forward to continuing to bring our TRAIN DIFFERENT approach to the rest of the world.”

UFC GYMs are currently open in the U.S. and Australia. There is a unique opportunity to own and operate the new UFC GYM franchise model across the U.S. and the globe. For more information, visit www.ufcgym.com/franchising.

About UFC GYM^®

UFC GYM^® is the first major brand extension of the Ultimate Fighting Championship^®, the world  leader in the sport of mixed martial arts (MMA).  In alliance with New Evolution Ventures™ (NeV), developers of many of the world’s most successful fitness brands, the UFC GYM brand gives UFC enthusiasts and fitness seekers of all ages the opportunity to practice the training techniques of famed UFC athletes. Offering a full-range of group fitness classes, private MMA training, personal and group dynamic training, plus MMA style youth programming, UFC GYM creates something for all ages and fitness levels. As the first to combine the world of mixed martial arts and fitness, UFC GYM’s TRAIN DIFFERENT^® approach has developed an atmosphere where members can see immediate results. UFC GYM is the ultimate fitness experience. The brand is not what you expect, and more than you can imagine, aiming to continue revolutionizing the fitness industry. For more information, please visit www.ufcgym.com.

About New Evolution Ventures^® (NeV)

Based in Northern California, New Evolution Ventures^® (NeV) has a two-decade plus record of success in delivering superior returns on investment, specializing in the acquisition, development and operations management of both domestic and international fitness endeavors.  Founded in 2008 by Mark Mastrov, Jim Rowley and Mike Feeney and following a strategic partnership with Vision Capital in 2011, the current team of NeV professionals is setting industry-wide standards one brand at a time. Operations have spanned over 20 countries worldwide and included hundreds of facilities. Our team’s industry experience has positioned NeV as a global leader in its field, expanding and reinventing the vision of fitness. For more information, visit www.nev.com.

About Ultimate Fighting Championship^®

Owned and operated by Zuffa, LLC, the Ultimate Fighting Championship^® (UFC^®) is the premier mixed martial arts (MMA) organization and largest pay-per-view event provider in the world. Headquartered in Las Vegas with offices in London, Toronto, Beijing, Singapore and Sao Paulo, the UFC produces more than 40 live events annually that have sold out some of the biggest arenas and stadiums across the globe. UFC programming is broadcast in over 145 countries to 800+ million TV households worldwide in 28 different languages. The UFC has a multi-year broadcast agreement with FOX in the U.S. which includes four live events broadcast on the FOX network annually, The Ultimate Fighter^® reality television show and thousands of hours of programming on FOX Sports 1 and FOX Sports 2. In 2014, UFC launched UFC FIGHT PASS™, a digital subscription service with exclusive live events, thousands of fights on-demand and original content. UFC also owns over 100 UFC GYM^® locations, UFC.TV^® (offering live event broadcasts and video on-demand around the world), UFC FIT™ (an in-home fitness and nutrition program), UFC 360 (the internationally distributed magazine), a videogame franchise with EA SPORTS, best-selling DVDs and Blu-rays, UFC Fight Club^®, UFC Fan Expo^®, Octagon™ branded apparel and Topps Trading Cards. For more information, visit www.UFC.com and follow UFC at www.Facebook.com/UFC and Twitter: @UFC.

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Media Contact:

Shauna Wilson, UFC

702.851.2477

swilson@ufc.com

 

UFC GYM SOUTH CORONA NOW OPEN FOR WORKOUTS

UFC GYM^® SOUTH CORONA NOW OPEN FOR WORKOUTS

Offers TRAIN DIFFERENT^® Approach with Special Early Membership Pricing

Corona, CA – UFC GYM^® South Corona, located at 265 E. Ontario Ave., Corona, Calif., at the corner of Main St. and Ontario Ave., opens for workouts today. The 10,000 square foot club open 24/7 provides the South Corona community with the opportunity to TRAIN DIFFERENT^® offering the brands dynamic mixed martial arts, exercise and workout environment. To find out more about UFC GYM South Corona call (951) 547-0166, visit ufcgym.com/southcorona or stop the Gym for complimentary tours and demonstrations.

In March 2011, UFC GYM opened its first 45,000 square foot 24-hour club in Corona (470 N. McKinley St.). As a result of numerous requests, a second Gym has been added to continue to impact the way people approach fitness.

“UFC GYM has been a part of the Corona community for nearly three years, and we are thrilled to continue providing local residents with the opportunity to TRAIN DIFFERENT by introducing our second Corona area club,” said UFC GYM President, Adam Sedlack. “Since announcing South Corona, the last several weeks have been dedicated to building our premier fitness facility and recruiting first rate team members to continue re-defining our world class fitness programs. We have seen thousands of members go through transformations and look forward to helping more members see indisputable results.”

UFC GYM South Corona features a 30-foot Octagon^™, Brazilian jiu-jitsu studio, bag room, top-of-the-line strength training and cardio machines, battling ropes, agility ladders and other functional training equipment for energetic workouts. Members have full use of equipment, access to UFC GYM’s signature classes such as Daily Ultimate Training^® (DUT^®), UFC FIT^®, TRX and Muay Thai, specialized youth fitness training, a team of elite personal trainers, and more.

UFC GYM South Corona joins close to 100 signature and franchise UFC GYM clubs in 25 states in the U.S. and one in Sydney, Australia.

UFC GYM franchise clubs are available. There is a unique opportunity to own and operate the new UFC GYM franchise model across the U.S. and the globe. For more information, visit www.ufcgym.com/franchising.

About UFC GYM^®:

UFC GYM^® is the first major brand extension of the Ultimate Fighting Championship^®, the world  leader in the sport of mixed martial arts (MMA).  In alliance with New Evolution Ventures™ (NeV), developers of many of the world’s most successful fitness brands, the UFC GYM brand gives UFC enthusiasts and fitness seekers of all ages the opportunity to practice the training techniques of famed UFC athletes. Offering a full-range of group fitness classes, private MMA training, personal and group dynamic training, plus MMA style youth programming, UFC GYM creates something for all ages and fitness levels. As the first to combine the world of mixed martial arts and fitness, UFC GYM’s TRAIN DIFFERENT^® approach has developed an atmosphere where members can see immediate results. UFC GYM is the ultimate fitness experience. The brand is not what you expect, and more than you can imagine, aiming to continue revolutionizing the fitness industry. For more information, please visit www.ufcgym.com.

About New Evolution Ventures^® (NeV): 

Based in Northern California, New Evolution Ventures^® (NeV) has a two-decade plus record of success in delivering superior returns on investment, specializing in the acquisition, development and operations management of both domestic and international fitness endeavors.  Founded in 2008 by Mark Mastrov, Jim Rowley and Mike Feeney and following a strategic partnership with Vision Capital in 2011, the current team of NeV professionals is setting industry-wide standards one brand at a time. Operations have spanned over 20 countries worldwide and included hundreds of facilities. Our team’s industry experience has positioned NeV as a global leader in its field, expanding and reinventing the vision of fitness. For more information, visit www.nev.com.

About the Ultimate Fighting Championship^®

Universally recognized for its action-packed, can’t-miss events that have sold out some of the biggest arenas and stadiums across the globe, the UFC^® is the world’s premier mixed martial arts (MMA) organization. Owned and operated by Zuffa, LLC, headquartered in Las Vegas and with offices in London, Toronto, Beijing and Sao Paulo, UFC produces more than 35 live events annually. The UFC is the largest pay-per-view event provider in the world with events distributed residentially through North American cable and satellite providers including iN DEMAND, DirecTV, DISH Network, Avail-TVN, and in Canada on Bell TV, Shaw Communications, Sasktel, and Viewer’s Choice. In 2011, the UFC burst into the mainstream with a landmark seven-year broadcast agreement with FOX Sports Media Group for live events and thousands of hours of programming on FOX, FOX Sports 1 and FOX Sports 2 including the longest-running sports reality show on television, The Ultimate Fighter^®.

In addition to its reach on FOX, UFC programming is broadcast in over 145 countries, to 821 million TV households worldwide, in 28 different languages. UFC content is also distributed commercially in the United States to bars and restaurants through Joe Hand Promotions, in English throughout Canada via Premium Sports Broadcasting Inc. and Australia via Main Event and in French throughout Quebec via Interbox. The UFC also connects with tens of millions of fans through its website, UFC.com, as well as social media sites Facebook and Twitter (@UFC). UFC President Dana White is considered one of the most accessible and followed executives in sports, with over 2.7 million followers on Twitter. UFC businesses also include more than 100 UFC GYM^® locations, UFC.TV offering live event broadcasts and video on demand around the world, UFC FIT^™, an in-home fitness and nutrition program, UFC 360, the internationally distributed magazine, a videogame franchise with EA, DVDs and Blu-rays, UFC Fight Club^®, UFC Fan Expo^®, branded apparel and Topps Trading Cards. For more information visit UFC.com.

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UFC GYM® SOUTH CORONA ENROLLMENT CENTER NOW OPEN

UFC GYM^® SOUTH CORONA ENROLLMENT CENTER NOW OPEN

SPECIAL MEMBERSHIP PRICING AVAILABLE

 

Gym Opens for Workouts January 2014

Corona, Calif. – UFC GYM^® is pleased to announce the opening of a second 24-hour gym in Corona, Calif. continuing to impact the way people approach fitness and TRAIN DIFFERENT^®. UFC GYM South Corona will be located at 265 E. Ontario Ave., at the corner of Main St. and Ontario Ave., and is scheduled to open in January 2014. An enrollment center is now open at the gym, where memberships are available at special pre-opening discounts. To find out more about UFC GYM South Corona call (951) 547-0166 or visit ufcgym.com/southcorona.

“This is a very exciting time for us as we celebrate the UFC’s 20^th Anniversary and the growth of UFC GYM’s worldwide. Since opening our first UFC GYM in Corona in 2011, we have seen incredible membership growth,” said Senior Vice President of UFC GYM Adam Sedlack. “We have also seen thousands of members go through transformations, learn powerful techniques and re-define how fitness and training should be experienced. We are ecstatic to continue to provide a community like Corona with a second UFC GYM, offering fitness training in new dynamic ways.”

UFC GYMS have grown to 96 locations in 25 states in the U.S. one in Sydney, Australia. Over 85,000 members worldwide take part in the ultimate fitness experience. From training inside the Octagon^® to tackling UFC GYM’s Daily Ultimate Training^® (DUT^®)workout, individuals of all ages and fitness levels have everything needed to TRAIN DIFFERENT.

The 10,000 square-foot facility will feature a 30-foot Octagon, Brazilian jiu-jitsu studio, bag room, top-of-the-line strength training and cardio machines, battling ropes, agility ladders and other functional training equipment for energetic workouts.

Membership includes unlimited access to UFC GYM’s signature classes such as Brazilian jiu-jitsu, muay thai, boxing, TRX, Daily Ultimate Training® (DUT)®, UFC FIT^® and more. A team of elite Personal Trainers will help members achieve indisputable results through personal and group training. The new location will also feature specialized youth fitness training.

UFC GYM South Corona joins seven UFC GYM signature clubs located in Concord, Rosemead, Corona and Torrance, Calif., Long Island, N.Y., Honolulu, Hawaii and Sydney, Australia. UFC GYM also franchises a new model of boutique clubs. Earlier this year, UFC GYM acquired LA Boxing^® adding even more locations to their roster of ultimate fitness destinations. Franchisees have the unique opportunity to own and operate the new UFC GYM franchise model across the U.S. and the globe. For franchise information, visit www.ufcgym.com/franchising.

About UFC GYM^®:

UFC GYM^® is the first major brand extension of the Ultimate Fighting Championship^®, the world  leader in the sport of mixed martial arts (MMA).  In alliance with New Evolution Ventures™ (NeV), developers of many of the world’s most successful fitness brands, the UFC GYM brand gives UFC enthusiasts and fitness seekers of all ages the opportunity to practice the training techniques of famed UFC athletes. Offering a full-range of group fitness classes, private MMA training, personal and group dynamic training, plus MMA style youth programming, UFC GYM creates something for all ages and fitness levels. As the first to combine the world of mixed martial arts and fitness, UFC GYM’s TRAIN DIFFERENT^® approach has developed an atmosphere where members can see immediate results. UFC GYM is the ultimate fitness experience. The brand is not what you expect, and more than you can imagine, aiming to continue revolutionizing the fitness industry. For more information, please visit www.ufcgym.com.

About New Evolution Ventures^® (NeV): 

Based in Northern California, New Evolution Ventures^® (NeV) has a two-decade plus record of success in delivering superior returns on investment, specializing in the acquisition, development and operations management of both domestic and international fitness endeavors.  Founded in 2008 by Mark Mastrov, Jim Rowley and Mike Feeney and following a strategic partnership with Vision Capital in 2011, the current team of NeV professionals is setting industry-wide standards one brand at a time. Operations have spanned over 20 countries worldwide and included hundreds of facilities. Our team’s industry experience has positioned NeV as a global leader in its field, expanding and reinventing the vision of fitness. For more information, visit www.nev.com.

About the Ultimate Fighting Championship^®

Universally recognized for its action-packed, can’t-miss events that have sold out some of the biggest arenas and stadiums across the globe, the UFC^® is the world’s premier mixed martial arts (MMA) organization. Owned and operated by Zuffa, LLC, headquartered in Las Vegas and with offices in London, Toronto, Beijing and Sao Paulo, UFC produces more than 35 live events annually. The UFC is the largest pay-per-view event provider in the world with events distributed residentially through North American cable and satellite providers including iN DEMAND, DirecTV, DISH Network, Avail-TVN, and in Canada on BellTV, Shaw Communications, Sasktel, and Viewer’s Choice. In 2012, the UFC burst into the mainstream with a landmark seven-year broadcast agreement with FOX Sports Media Group for live events and thousands of hours of programming including the longest-running sports reality show on television, The Ultimate Fighter^®, on FOX Sports 1.

In addition to its reach on FOX, UFC programming is broadcast in over 145 countries, to 882 million TV households worldwide, in 28 different languages. UFC content is also distributed commercially in the United States to bars and restaurants through Joe Hand Promotions, in English throughout Canada via Premium Sports Broadcasting Inc. and Australia via Main Event and in French throughout Quebec via Interbox. The UFC also connects with tens of millions of fans through its website, UFC.com, as well as social media sites Facebook and Twitter. UFC President Dana White is considered one of the most accessible and followed executives in sports, with nearly 2.5 million followers on Twitter. UFC businesses also include over 90 UFC GYM^® locations in 28 US states, UFC FIT^™, an in-home fitness and nutrition program, UFC 360, the internationally distributed magazine, UFC.TV offering live event broadcasts and video on demand around the world, a new videogame franchise in development with EA, best-selling DVDs, UFC Fight Club^®, UFC Fan Expo^®, branded apparel and Topps Trading Cards.

 

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