The Score Fighting Series to Air Wreck MMA-Strong and Proud

TORONTO, January 19th, 2011 – Score Media Inc. (TSX: SCR) today announces that theScore will be televising the “Wreck MMA – Strong and Proud” card as part of The Score Fighting Series.  The event takes place on January 28, 2011 at Casino Lac-Leamy in Gatineau, Quebec and will air on theScore via tape delay two weeks after the event’s completion.    Individual flights will be posted in the MMA section of theScore.com.  The entire card will also be available live on internet pay-per-view atgofightlive.tv

The card will feature a solid combination of established and up and coming fighters.  The main event will see a clash between seasoned veteran Joe “Diesel” Riggs and rising star Jordan “Young Guns” Mein. The co-main event features UFC veteran Mark “Boots” Holst versus Markhaile “Showtime” Wedderburn.  Holst recently announced that he will retire from MMA after this fight as he looks to focus on the opening of his own MMA school.  In addition, Nova Scotia’s Matt MacGrath takes on B.C.’s Kalib Starnes in middleweight action.

“theScore Fighting Series focuses on events that feature established MMA veterans while also showcasing the next generation of fighters,” says Benjie Levy, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Score Media Inc.  “theScore has a close working relationship with many of the world’s top MMA organizations and actively works to help young fighters advance their careers.  There are many stars of tomorrow competing at “Wreck MMA – Strong and Proud” and theScore is pleased to show them to Canada and the world across our multiple media platforms.”

“To have this event broadcast on theScore shows that all our hard work is paying off and that Wreck MMA is one of the most exciting organizations in Canada,” says Nick Castiglia, President of REC Promotions Inc. “We believe in helping local fighters, businesses and causes and we teamed with theScore because together we can extend our reach within the community. We are excited about this opportunity and anticipate making theScore our home for future events.”