MaxfightsDM Ballroom Brawl

Des Moines, IA- July 27, 2009- MaxFightsDM, Des Moines’ newest and most exciting professional mixed martial arts (MMA) promotion, returns to the historic Val Air Ballroom with its second event on Friday, August 28. MaxFightsDM "Ballroom Brawl" features ten total bouts, including three of particular note.

The main event will award MaxFightsDM’s first title belt, when Demi Deeds meets Jason Gilliam (welterweight). Both fighters were victorious in MaxfightsDM first event on June 19, when UFC vet Gilliam defeated fellow UFC vet James Giboo. Deeds defeated Chuck Parmelee, and picked up the Polanti Watches Fighter of the Night Award. Upon his win in June, Gilliam immediately declared his intent to return to Des Moines, from Indiana, in his search for the belt. Deeds, undisputedly the local favorite, was also victorious in the main event in another Iowa fight promotion this month, and is certain to have throngs of fans in the stands.

The co-main event features 2008 U.S. Olympian, two-time NCAA wrestling champion, and two-time Hodge Trophy winner, Ben Askren, against the very tenured and heavy handed, Matt Delanoit. While Delanoit’s ground game is stellar, the challenge of competing on the mat is apparent. Delanoit is a Omaha based, seasoned MMA veteran, with a deep and decidedly winning record. He has competed in Des Moines several times, as has developed a fan base here. Askren was described by the MMA journal, Five Ounces of Pain as “Unquestionably one of the most phenomenal collegiate athletes in the history of American wrestling”.  His MMA record includes only two fights, albeit definitive wins (one by knockout, one by submission). This match-up illustrates MaxFightDM’s commitment to taking MMA in Iowa to new heights.

The opening bout of the evening welcomes the return of Brian “SMOKIN” Green to the cage. A former champion and belt holder in another Midwest promotion, Green received arthroscopic surgery following his last fight in January, where he defeated Jason Louke via an arm bar, even with severe limited mobility. During his recovery process, Green has remained fully immersed in the MMA lifestyle, through his own amateur promotion (Des Moines MMA Fight Night), as a match maker, official, and fighter manager. Recently, Green’s days have been filled with numerous training disciplines at various gyms. An announcement of an opponent will be made soon. Fans need to show up early, as this bout kicks things off, promptly at 7:30 PM.

Other featured fights include Jaxson Mason vs. Abel Trujillo, and a battle of the big boys, as Johnny Orr faces Jordan Wahl in the heavyweight division. Additionally, MaxFightsDM will provide cash awards to fighters for Knockout of the Night, Submission of the Night, and Fight of the Night, assuring added motivation for all fighters.

Doors open at 6:30 PM. Fights begin promptly at 7:30 PM. Tickets for the event start at $25 and can be purchased at the Val Air Box Office, and through http://http.ticketmaster.com. VIP tables can be purchased by calling (515) 274-0849.

Komodo Club (214 3^rd Street, Des Moines) sponsors the official weigh-in event on Thursday, August 27 at 7PM, and the official after party immediately following Ballroom Brawl.

Complete details can be located at http://www.maxfightsdm.com