Affliction “Day of Reckoning”
WELCOMES THE LIVE
PERFORMANCE OF OZZY OSBOURNE
at thomas & mack center ON Oct. 11
Mixed martial arts event entertains with award-winning musician
Las Vegas – Heavy metal legend Ozzy Osbourne will perform
live at Affliction “Day of Reckoning” on Saturday,
Oct. 11 at the Thomas & Mack Center. Presented by Roy Englebrecht
Events, Donald J. Trump, Affliction Entertainment in association
with Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, the mixed martial arts
event will be the first Affliction show in the Las Vegas area.
“To bring the ‘Godfather of Heavy Metal’ to
our event is a dream come true,” said Tom Atencio, vice
president of Affliction Entertainment. “An incredible fight
card combined with Ozzy’s live performance, our fight in
Las Vegas will be an unforgettable event.”
With a career spanning for more than 37 years, Ozzy has entertained
in front of millions worldwide. The Grammy Award-winning rocker
has released more than 20 solo albums including his first solo
record, the multi-platinum Blizzard of Ozz to 2007’s success
of Black Rain. Ozzy has continuously released chart-topping hits
including “Dreamer,” “No More Tears” and
“Mamma I’m Coming Home.” In 2002, Ozzy and his
family gained national appeal with their record-breaking reality
show “The Osbournes” on MTV. From singing sensation
to reality star, Ozzy Osbourne epitomizes the free artistic expression
that transcends true rock culture around the globe.
“Every performance needs a little blood,” said Ozzy
Osbourne. “I look forward to seeing the fighters get roughed
up a bit. Performing in Las Vegas is always a good time.”
Coming off the success of its inaugural fight card, “Affliction
Banned,” Roy Englebrecht Events in association with Affliction
Entertainment presents Affliction “Day of Reckoning”
featuring the WAMMA Heavyweight elimination match between Andrei
Arlovski vs. Josh Barnett.
Other fighters stepping into the ring that evening will include
Matt Lindland, a native of Oregon City, Oregon; International
Fight League light heavyweight champion Vladimir Matyushenko taking
on Antonio Rogerio Nogueira; Mike “Quicksand” Pyle
battling with Jason High and Las Vegas native Roy “Big Country”
Nelson against Paul "The Headhunter" Buentello.
Tickets for Affliction “Day of Reckoning” and are
available online at www.unlvtickets.com or by calling 702.739.FANS.
Ticket prices range from $75 to $500. Arlovski vs. Barnett is
available live on cable and satellite pay-per-view and closed
circuit television.
About Affliction:
Already a mainstay for the most elite athletes, heaviest bands,
A-listers and the fashion conscious, Affliction Clothing’s
ability to set the bar high in fashion is evident in its collection’s
indulgence of style and design, focus on quality, and its trademark
series of divinely executed, dark and powerful themes. www.afflictionclothing.com.
About Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino:
Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino is a joint venture partnership
involving Robert Earl, Founder and CEO of Planet Hollywood International
Inc, Bay Harbour Management LLC, and Starwood Hotels & Resorts
Worldwide Inc and is a member of the Starwood Preferred Guest
program. The hottest new property on the Las Vegas Strip, Planet
Hollywood features over 100,000 square feet of gaming, fine dining
restaurants including KOI and Strip House, an award-winning buffet,
casual dining options, lounges, Privé nightclub, Planet
Hollywood Spa by Mandara, and is the home of STOMP OUT LOUD. The
property is encircled by Miracle Mile Shops with over 170 specialty
stores and restaurants. For more information log onto www.planethollywood.com.
About Roy Englebrecht Events:
Roy Englebrecht is owner of Roy Englebrecht Events California's
third largest fight promotions company, which includes world champion
Oscar De La Hoya as a minority partner. Oscar De La Hoya purchased
Roy Englebrecht’s promotions company in December of 2001
and Golden Boy Promotions was formed. In a restructuring of Golden
Boy Promotions at the end of 2004, Roy Englebrecht Events was
again reestablished, and promotes and owns all non-televised boxing
shows that were previously promoted by Golden Boy Promotions.
About WAMMA:
WAMMA is a multifaceted fighter and fan forward organization
dedicated to leading the sport of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) to
unprecedented levels of integrity, legitimacy and prosperity.
With the help of forward-looking MMA promotions, WAMMA has created
an environment where fighters from all organizations have the
opportunity to openly compete to be the one true, undisputed champion
in their respective weight classes based on WAMMA's objective
MMA Rankings. WAMMA’s newly created Fighter Advisory Board,
co-chaired by MMA legend Randy "The Natural" Couture
and world-renowned trainer and five-time UFC champion Pat Miletich,
will offer a unique resource for fighters.