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The stage is set for Journey Fight Series VIII! Semi final action takes place on Nov 3rd LIVE at the Century Casino, Calgary's home for Muay Thai as the semifinalists vie for the WMC 160 North American Title and their shot at the $10 000 winners purse! Classy venue, first class PROFESSIONAL fights add up to equal Canada's premier Muay Thai promotion!


JOURNEY FIGHT SERIES VIII
Saturday, November 3rd, 2012
Doors Open 6:00 PM / Fight Start 7:00 PM
CENTURY CASINO
1010 42nd Ave S.E.
Calgary, Alberta

Ticket Prices:
Reserved Seating
VIP Tables - $1500 (8 seats)
Row 1 - $100
Row 2 - $80
Row 3 - $70
Rush Seating
General $40 ($45 at the door)
Student $30 ($35 at the door)

Semi Final #1
5x3min Full Muay Thai
Sean McKinnon (Team Smandych, Calgary, Canada) vs. Preston Baptiste (Toronto, Ontario)

Semi Final #2
5x3min Full Muay Thai
Shane Campbell(Edmonton, AB) vs. Troy Sheridan (Toronto, Ontario)

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Tickets available at: 1.888.311.9090
Team Smandych Muay Thai - 403.457.5425
The Shooting Edge - Bay 4, 510 77 Avenue S.E. 403.720.4867

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CHECK OUT THE JOURNEY FIGHT SERIES WEB PAGE AT: Journey Fight Series

Professional bouts sanctioned by the WMC and Calgary Combative Sports Commission License #TBD,amateur bouts sanctioned by CMTC-A

Journey Fight Series VIII
Saturday November 3rd, 2012
Century Casino, Calgary, Canada
Doors Open 6:00pm Fights Start 7:00pm

The stage is set for the 160lbs 8-man tournament semi-finals. Shane Campbell takes on Troy Sheridan on one side of the brackets and Sean McKinnon is up against Preston Baptiste on the other. The winners will advance into the tournament final March 2nd 2013 to fight for their share of the $20,000 in prize money and the WMC North American Muay Thai title. The undercard will feature highly competitive professional and amateur match-ups.

Promo video:
https://vimeo.com/51546435

ALL AGES EVENT
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Also Available at:
Team Smandych Muay Thai 403.457.5425
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The Shooting Edge Bay #4, 510 77th Ave SE 403.720.4867
HYPE Clothing 12, 718 - 17th Ave SW 403.802.3000

Rush Seating
General $40 ($45 at the door)
Student $30 ($35 at the door)

Reserved Seating
VIP Table (8 seats) - $1500
VIP seat - $200
Row 1 - $80
Row 2 - $70
Row 3 - $60

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5x3min Professional Full Muay Thai
160lbs 8-man Tournament Semi-final match
Shane Campbell (Edmonton, AB)
vs.
Troy Sheridan (Toronto, ON)

5x3min Professional Full Muay Thai
160lbs 8-man Tournament Semi-final match
Sean McKinnon (Calgary, AB)
vs.
Preston Baptiste (Toronto, ON)

5x3min Professional Full Muay Thai 140lbs
Nasty' Nate Smandych (Team Smandych)
vs.
Sean Kearney (Iron City Muay Thai)

5x2min Amateur Full Muay Thai 165lbs
Derek Jolivette (ArashiDo, Edmonton)
vs.
Derek Deanda (Elite Muay Thai, Daytona Beach)

5x2min Amateur Full Muay Thai 118lbs
Melissa Reaume (Team Smandych, Calgary)
vs.
Amy Reid (Evolution, Mississauga)

3x2min Modified Muay Thai 135lbs
Janice Macaulay (Team Smandych, Calgary)
Vs.
Hope Weeks (Elite Muay Thai, Daytona Beach)

3x2min Modified Muay Thai 147lbs
Zach Darling (WTM, Calgary)
Vs.
Minh Pham (Frank Lee’s, Edmoton)

3x2min Modified Muay Thai 154lbs
Sterling Love (WTM, Calgary)
Vs.
Jimmy Maxwell (ArashiDo, Edmonton)

3x2min Modified Muay Thai 130lbs
Matt Nolan (Team Lion’s Den/Herceg, Calgary)
Vs.
Javier Ortega (Bellegarde’s, Airdrie)

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Check out The Muay Thai Roadshow's coverage of Journey Fight Series VI - Opening round of the 160lbs 8-man tournament!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ovICHWLzyAU

As the final week of preparation continues, HUGE Journey Fight Series news!

The originally scheduled rematch between Calgary's Nate Smandych and Sean Kearney has been cancelled due to Kearney sustaining an injury. Matchmaker EXTRAORDINAIRE, Trevor Smandych has pulled off the unthinkable in booking Journey 140lb and WMC North American champion Matt Embree from the legendary Siam #1 to take on Nate Smandych this Saturday!! Amazing event just got even better!!!

Only the best match ups featuring the best North American athletes, taking on top competition! Don't miss it as Matt Embree returns to Calgary for the first time since winning the 140 WMC title and the Journey Fight Series 140lb tournament. It will be a big test for Nate Smandych who continues to take on the top competition from across North America!

3 more days 'till Journey VIII check out the new promo vid....can't wait :)
http://vimeo.com/52569677

Can't make it to the fights? check out the PPV at www.gfl.tv