Bodog Fight airs inaugural PPV USA vs. Russia event free to MMA fans worldwide on February 17. Don't miss Bodog Fight St. Petersburg on ION Television. (PRWeb) February 15, 2007 -- Quickly emerging as a force within mixed martial arts (MMA), BodogFight is delivering its fans the incredible opportunity to view its inaugural USA vs. Russia pay-per-view broadcast for free this Saturday, February 17 at 8 p.m./7 p.m. Central on ION Television, available in over 90 million homes in the United States. The PPV is highlighted by the professional debut of Roger Gracie, the latest phenom from a family renowned for producing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu masters, and his bout against former pro wrestler Ron Waterman. Other superfights include Antonio Silva vs. Eric Pele, and Eddie Alvarez against Aaron Riley in a welterweight championship bout. Check local listings for times in your area.

"We are extremely proud to have secured a multi-year TV deal with ION Television to air our BodogTV-produced content," says Bodog.com Entertainment Founder Calvin Ayre. "The dramatic expansion in distribution reach for the BodogFight and Calvin Ayre Wild Card Poker reality series adds a strong element to the expanding Bodog brand."

With MMA fans eagerly anticipating the February 13 launch of BodogFight: St. Petersburg, each episode promises to deliver brutal elimination battles, behind-the-scenes training, fighter interviews and a soundtrack featuring Bodog Music artists with non-stop action. Watch each new action-packed episode Tuesdays at 11 p.m./10 p.m. Central on Ion Television or visit www.bodogfight.com online.

This April, the series PPV finale will be headlined by Superfights that pit some of the world's most prominent MMA competitors head-to-head - check the BodogFight website for updates on what is set to be a terrific fight card.

Biographies of all BodogFight: St. Petersburg fighters, exclusive footage and unedited interviews from the filming in Russia are continuously added to BodogFight's official web site, and "The Latest" section is constantly updated with breaking MMA news by a team of dedicated MMA enthusiasts.

About Bodog Entertainment

www.Bodog.com Entertainment offers a host of entertainment services, including: an international television production division, which produces reality television series, such as BodogFight (www.BodogFight.com) and Calvin Ayre Wild Card Poker (www.Bodog.TV); an international record label (www.Bodog Music.com); a million-dollar band search competition (www.BodogBattleoftheBands.com); a publishing division (with an online magazine, www.BodogNation.com, and blog, www.BodogBeat.com); and an events department renowned for producing parties that are stunning, chic and celebrity-filled. Bodog Entertainment Founder Calvin Ayre, who is recognized as a world authority on branding in the digital entertainment industry, was featured on the cover of Forbes magazine's best-selling "Billionaires" issue in March 2006. For more information, contact Media Relations at 1-866-892-3371. BODOG is a registered trademark of Bodog Entertainment Group.

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