March 31st, 2011
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Mixed Martial Arts Team USA to feature 1 Chicago-area fighter in May7th match-up vs. Team Australia & The South Pacific At DuPage Expo Center, St. Charles-IL
Top U.S. rising stars scheduled to compete against Team Ireland
St. Charles – The Mixed Martial Arts Sport Federation today announced the 8 fighters, including one Chicagoan, who will represent the USA against Team Australia& the South Pacific, May 7th at The DuPage Expo Center at 7:30 p.m.
One Chicago-area fighter was selected to compete for Team USA: Andrew Krzeptowski of Bridgeview (Welterweight, 7-0).
Other Team USA standouts include Missouri’s Alex White (featherweight, 12-0-0) and Jordan Mitchell of Marion, IN (light heavyweight, 15-3-0) and Eric Daigle (featherweight 7-0-0) . Team USA will take a 110-7 overall record into the bouts.
“These are simply some of the talented and fiercest rising stars of MMA in the country,” said Mick Doyle, Team USA coach and former International kickboxing organization world champion. “We scouted hundreds of fighters at dozens of fights all over the U.S. to select the 12 men who will proudly wear the stars and stripes may 7th against Team Australia & the South Pacific at The DuPage Expo Center-St. Charles.”
The event is organized by the MMA Sport Federation, an organization that champions the highest ideals of international sportsmanship. The Federation provides an opportunity for the very best young fighters to train, build skills, and advance their reputations while competing against teams from around the world.
A weigh-in will be held May 6th at McNally’s Irish Pub-St. Charles, IL at 7pm and a fighter meet-and-greet will be hosted at Hawthorne’s Backyard, West Chicago, IL at 7pm on Thursday-May 5th. Tickets can be purchased at www.mmasf.com.
About DuPage Expo Center
Trade Shows and events have found a spacious new home at the DuPage Expo Center. With more than 23,000 sq. ft. of column-free carpeted space and acres of professionally maintained grounds, DuPage Expo is the perfect venue for trade shows, product launches, product meetings and special events.
How to reach DuPage Expo Center
Located in St. Charles, Illinois the expo center is less than an hour from Chicago near all major airports and is located on the beautiful 300- acre campus of luxurious Pheasant Run Resort and Spa. DuPage Expo is conveniently located on a major thoroughfare (Main Street/Route64/North Ave) with easy entry and exit.
