MMA Fans Encouraged to Bring Unwrapped Gifts
To Scottrade Center on Saturday, Dec. 4
ST. LOUIS (Nov. 24, 2010) – In an effort to make the holiday season a happy time for as many St Louis residents as possible, world championship Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) promotion STRIKEFORCE has joined forces with Toys For Tots, the Marine Corps-managed, non-profit organization, to collect new, unwrapped toys for local underprivileged youth during the star-studded Henderson vs. Babalu MMA event, at Scottrade Center on Saturday, Dec. 4.

During the 10-bout event, several stations staffed by volunteers from the local Marine Corps will be set up inside Scottrade Center to collect toys from fans attending the event. Monetary donations are accepted as well.

“Everything we collect stays in St. Louis,” said Marine Corps Sergeant Gavin Lewis, who manages the Toys For Tots program in the Gateway City area. “It’s about local people helping local children, which is a phenomenal thing. When a company like STRIKEFORCE pitches in, it really helps spread our reach in the community and makes it a successful drive.’

“When considering what to bring, fans should think about what would make their own child, niece or nephew happy.”

“Any time we can use one of our events as a vehicle to help with the needs of others, we’re more than happy to do it,” said STRIKEFORCE CEO Scott Coker. “St. Louis is a city that STRIKEFORCE has become attached to since last year and being able to give back to the community is a very rewarding feeling.”

In the main event of a stacked card on STRIKEFORCE’s return to Scottrade Center, MMA superstar Dan Henderson (25-8) of Temecula, Calif., faces former STRIKEFORCE light heavyweight world champion Renato “Babalu” Sobral (36-8) of Brazil in a rematch between world-class 205-pounders.

Other televised fights on SHOWTIME®: Former world heavyweight champion Antonio “Big Foot’’ Silva (14-2), of Coconut Creek, Fla., by way of Brazil, confronts the older brother of STRIKEFORCE heavyweight champion Alistair Overeem, Valentijn “The Python’’ Overeem (28-23), of Amsterdam, The Netherlands, Paul “Semtex’’ Daley (25-9-2) of Nottingham, England, battles Scott “Hands Of Steel” Smith (17-7, 1 NC), of Elk Grove, Calif., in a matchup of explosive welterweights (170 pounds), former world champion and exciting local favorite “Ruthless” Robbie Lawler (17-6, 1 NC), of Granite City, Ill., goes up against 2000 Olympic Games silver medalist Matt “The Law” Lindland (22-7) of Oregon City, Ore., in a middleweight (185 pounds) scrap

The fight card will include five undercard bouts, including a light heavyweight (205 pounds) match between Lee Brousseau (7-2), of River Wood, Mo., and Mike Glenn (6-4) of Springfield, Mo. Ben
Brown (1-0), of St. Louis, will take on J.W. Wright (pro debut) of St. Louis by way of Steelville, Mo., in a 130 pound catchweight bout.

Tickets are on sale at Scottrade Center, online at Ticketmaster.com and Strikeforce.com or by phone (800) 745-3000. Doors at Scottrade Center will open for the event at 6 p.m. CT. The first preliminary bout will begin at 6:30 p.m. and the first televised main card fight will begin at 9 p.m.

The Capitals are guided by Bruce Boudreau, while the Penguins’ head coach is Dan Bylsma.  The two Eastern Conference rivals led by superstars Alex Ovechkin and Sidney Crosby will meet in the NHL’s Bridgestone Winter Classic on New Year’s Day at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh.

 “Preview to 24/7 Penguins/Capitals: Road to the NHL Winter Classic” will air a total of 14 times on the main service plus five times on HBO2.  The preview will also be available 24 hours a day at HBO ON DEMAND®, starting Nov. 29.     HBO replay schedule:  
Sat. Nov. 20 at 5:40 a.m.
Sun. Nov. 21 at 12:45 p.m.
Wed. Nov. 24 at 9:45 p.m.
Fri. Nov. 26 at 12 midnight
Sat. Nov. 27 at 1:15 p.m.


Mon. Dec. 6 at 3:15 p.m. and 8:45 p.m.      
Tue. Dec. 7 at 11:15 p.m.

Fri. Dec. 10 at 7:45 p.m.
Sat. Dec. 11 at 7:45 p.m. ET/6:15 p.m. PT
Sun. Dec. 12 at 11:00 a.m.
Mon. Dec. 13 at 6:15 p.m.
Tue. Dec 14 at 8:45 p.m.

HBO2 replay schedule:  
Tue. Nov. 23 at 2:30 a.m.
Thur. Dec. 2 at 9:45 p.m. and 5:45 a.m.
Sat. Dec. 4 at 1:45 a.m.

Sun. Dec 12 at 9:45 p.m.  All times are ET/PT except where noted.

The Emmy-Award®-winning “24/7” reality franchise premieres its first-ever pro hockey series when “24/7 Penguins/Capitals: Road to the NHL Winter Classic” debuts Wednesday, Dec. 15 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT on HBO.

The simplified virtual Octagon® experience features fast-paced and fun MMA action with unique and intelligent gameplay, 25 fighters from all five UFC official weight classes, a variety of competitive modes, extensive connectivity with social networking options, as well as access to the latest happenings in the UFC.   

“UFC Undisputed 2010 raised the bar for sports videogames this year with an impressive feature set and unbeatable gameplay experience,” said Danny Bilson, Executive Vice President, Core Games, THQ.  “We believe this franchise has the ability to flourish in a handheld format, and we are pleased to deliver this compelling product for iPhone, iPod touch and iPad.”

“The UFC Undisputed franchise is a huge hit with videogame and fight fans around the world,” said UFC President Dana White. “

UFC Undisputed 2010 for iPhone, iPod touch and iPad are yet another way for fans to experience all the action inside the Octagon.”

UFC Undisputed 2010 is available for a suggested retail price of $6.99 from the App Store on iPhone, iPod touch and iPad or at 

BOSTON, MA – The Boston Bruins will honor local military members, veterans and their families at “Military Appreciation Night” presented by the Massachusetts and Maine Army National Guard on Monday, November 15 at 7:00 p.m. during the Bruins/Devils game at the TD Garden (100 Legends Way, Boston, MA 02114). To show their support for the armed forces, Bruins Mark Stuart and Blake Wheeler each purchased $5,000 worth of tickets to the Bruins/Devils game, which were given to local military members and their families. In addition to the players donation, Bruins fans have donated over $70,000 worth of tickets through the Boston Bruins “Seats for Soldiers” program The Seats for Soldiers program enables fans to purchase specially-priced $99 Lower Level Seats and $50 Upper Level Seats that will be donated to the Boston Bruins Foundation who in turn will donate them to the USO New England. To purchase tickets for donation please visit www.bostonbruins.com/military. Prior to the start of the Bruins/Devils game Army SSG Michael Downing will join Stuart and Wheeler on-ice for a ceremonial puck drop. SSG Downing was on his second deployment when he was left a double amputee after an IED explosion in Afghanistan in September 2008. All of the soldiers and their families, in addition to SSG Downing, will be honored throughout the game through photo montages on the Garden HDX, Zamboni rides, and video messages while a select few will have the chance to shake hands with the team as they leave the locker room during intermissions. The Boston Bruins will also be accepting monetary donations for Operation Homefront New England to send care packages to members of the military from the New England area currently serving overseas. A donation of $20 dollars will provide a member of the military with a complete care package. Bruins fans choosing to donate are encouraged to send a note of thanks and support to the solder receiving the care package and will be entered into a raffle with the chance to win Bruins autographed memorabilia. In addition, the Boston Bruins Foundation will hold a special silent auction of sticks wrapped in camouflage tape that were used by the Bruins players during warm-ups. Following warm-ups, each player will sign their stick, which will then be relocated to Level 4 for the silent auction. The Boston Bruins Foundation will also be auctioning off six camouflaged, autographed jerseys of Patrice Bergeron, Zdeno Chara, Nathan Horton, David Krejci, Tuukka Rask and Tyler Seguin. All of the proceeds will be donated to Homes for Our Troops. Homes for Our Troops is a national non-profit organization committed to helping those who have selflessly given to our country and have returned home with serious disabilities and injuries since September 11, 2001. The Boston Bruins Pro Shop and Arena Fan Zone shops will be selling Boston Bruins Military Appreciation Night commemorative ‘Homes for Our Troops’ Bruins T-shirts with proceeds benefiting Home for Our Troops. The Bruins Pro Shop and the Fan Zone stores offer 10% off with a military ID at all times. In conjunction with Military Appreciation Night, all military will receive a 20% off discount Monday. *No purchase is necessary for the drawing, see www.bostonbruins.com/seatsforsoldiers for complete rules.

Fans can view an image of early sculpts of the new series at . Collectors should also be on the lookout for surprise “chase” items, which will include special accessories or variants hidden in a limited number of packages available at random stores.“Our first Series of 2011 has four fighters who have been requested often by fans, and who are all new to Round 5,” said Damon Lau.  “Collectors have enjoyed finding the ‘chase’ items in previous Series, so we’re excited to continue that with these new figures.”As with previous “Ultimate Collector” items, Series 5 will be presented in stylish, UFC-themed packaging that includes action photos of each respective fighter’s memorable moments as well as a short biography.

A list of retailers for UCS 5 and all Round 5 products can be found at

The release of “Ultimate Collector” Series 5 will bring the total of individual Round 5 “Ultimate Collector” products to more than 25, not including variants.

“We strive each year to deliver an unrivaled simulation gameplay experience to some of the most passionate and dedicated fans in the industry,” said Danny Bilson, Executive Vice President, Core Games, THQ.  “

WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2011 offers an incredible number of new features and key updates that are certain to provide those fans with the most compelling and rewarding virtual WWE experience to date for the franchise.”

“The WWE SmackDown vs. Raw series has been a leader and an innovator in the videogame fighting category for over a decade, and WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2011 is by far our strongest, most exciting effort ever,” said Jim Connelly, Senior Vice President, Consumer Products, WWE. “The game delivers to the player all the thrills and heart-pounding moments of a live, televised WWE event in a way that has never been done before.”

WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2011 empowers players more than ever to define their gameplay experiences in a dynamic and ever-changing WWE.  In WWE Universe Mode, a new addition to the franchise, gameplay scenarios will change based on player decisions, allowing for new rivalries, alliances, championship matches and more spontaneous WWE action in and out of the ring.  In addition, the popular, story-driven Road to WrestleMania® mode returns with significant updates and new storylines, including the ability to freely roam through locker room areas, select opponents, break into impromptu matches and fulfill destinies based on player choices. 

A hallmark of the franchise,

WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2011 delivers its largest offering to date of best-in-class creation and customization features.  Players will have more creative tools than ever to customize their created Superstars, finishing moves, story designs, paint tool creations and more.  Searching and sharing content is also greatly simplified through improvements to the highly regarded

WWE Community Creations feature, which generated nearly 10 million downloads in its franchise debut.

WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2011 boasts one of the largest rosters in franchise history with more than 70 of today’s prominent WWE Superstars and WWE Divas.  Each in-game model features new skin textures and movement technology, delivering the most authentic looking and moving WWE Superstars and WWE Divas ever seen in a WWE videogame.  In addition, players can round out their virtual WWE experience with more than 100 match types, including Tables, Ladders & Chairs (TLC), Hell in a Cell and Money in the Bank, as well as an extensive number of new playable arenas.  A brand-new physics system ensures all matches and object interactions look and feel unique, dynamic and unpredictable to capture the full essence and authenticity of WWE. 

WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2011 also delivers the franchise’s largest online feature set to date, including a robust Fan Axxess downloadable content purchase program slated to include playable WWE Superstars, WWE Divas, WWE Legends, alternate ring gear, new arenas and more.  In addition, Online Axxess and the game’s first downloadable content package, which is scheduled to include WWE Superstar Chris Masters® (playable character), WWE Superstar Rey Mysterio® (“Dia de los Muertos” Halloween-themed attire) and WWE Diva Kelly Kelly® (“Devil” Halloween-themed attire), will be free of charge with the videogame through a back of manual code for first-time purchasers.  Second-time buyers can also purchase Online Axxess via Xbox LIVE at an anticipated cost of 800 Microsoft Points, as well as on PlayStationNetwork for an anticipated cost of $9.99.  For more information on WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2011, please visitwwe.thq.com, facebook.com/WWEgames and twitter.com/WWEgames.

One of the world’s fastest growing sports, MMA has been selling out arenas and producing some of the fiercest competitors ever to hit the ring.  Headlined by some of the biggest names in the sport today, STRIKEFORCE MMA includes unforgettable match-ups such as the recent stunning upset of the consensus No. 1 fighter in the world and arguably the greatest fighter of all-time, Russian heavyweight Fedor “The Last Emperor” Emelianenko.  Also featured is Robbie Lawler’s hard-punching cage fight against Renato “Babalu” Sobral at STRIKEFORCE: Live.  Plus, the collection includes unaired undercard fights from STRIKEFORCE: Heavy Artillery in which Alistair “The Demolition Man” Overeem defends his heavyweight title against knockout artist Brett “The Grim” Rogers.  Additional main card fights from the event include match-ups between Andrei “The Pitbull” Arlovski and Antonio “Bigfoot” Silva along with Roger Gracie’s rear naked choke submission of Kevin Randleman.

The STRIKEFORCE MMA DVD is a two-disc set presented in 16×9 Widescreen with English 2.0 Stereo. The DVD is not rated in the U.S. and rated 14A (for violence) in Canada.  The total running time is approximately 5 hours 30 minutes.  The DVD disc breakdown is as follows:

Disc One:

• STRIKEFORCE: Heavy Artillery Featuring:
  • Alistair Overeem vs. Brett Rogers, May 15, 2010
  • Antwain Britt vs. Rafael Feijao
  • Roger Gracie vs. Kevin Randleman
  • “Jacare” Souza vs. Joey Villasenor
  • Andrei Arlovski vs. Antonio Silva
• Weigh-in
• Undercard
• Post Fight Interview

Disc Two:

• STRIKEFORCE: Live Featuring:
  • Robbie Lawler vs. “Babalu” Sobral, June 16, 2010
  • Hugo Sandoval vs. Marcus Kowal
  • Jeremy Umphries vs. R.J. Clifford
  • KJ Noons vs. Conor Heun
  • Tim Kennedy vs. Trevor Prangley
  • Evangelista Cyborg vs. Marius Zaromskis
• Weigh-in
• Undercard
• Post Fight Interview

• STRIKEFORCE: Fedor vs. Werdum Featuring:
  • Fedor Emelianenko vs. Fabricio Werdum, June 26, 2010
  • Bobby Stack vs. Derrick Burnsed
  • Yancy Medeiros vs. Gareth Joseph
  • Bret Bergmark vs. Vagner Rocha
  • Chris Cope vs. Ron Keslar
  • Josh Thomson vs. Pat Healy
  • Cris Cyborg vs. Jan Finney
  • Cung Le vs. Scott Smith
• Weigh-in
• Undercard