LAS VEGAS – October 4, 2010 – The Fighters Only World Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) Awards 2010 is pleased to announce two exciting developments in this year’s awards show.

For the second year in a row, the Fighters Only World MMA Awards will partner with Versus to bring all of the excitement and action of the Dec. 1, 2010 awards show to the sports-focused network. The ceremony will be taped and will premiere Thursday, Dec. 9 at 7 p.m. PST/10 p.m. EST.

Additionally, assisting host Randy Couture with the flow of the show will be the newest addition to the Versus family, Molly Qerim, former ESPN reporter.

Qerim holds an Emmy for previous contributions to sports reporting and she was also a correspondent on MMA Live providing reports and features. A well-rounded sports reporter, she has traveled to cover the Super Bowl, Heisman Trophy presentation, UFC events, the NBA draft and All-Star Game, plus the MLB All-Star game, providing on-site reporting and interviews.

Tickets for the World MMA Awards 2010 are priced at $59, $79 and $99, plus additional fees and are on sale now. Tickets can be purchased at The Pearl Box Office, by calling 702-944-3200 or at any Ticketmaster location. Doors for the event on Dec. 1, 2010, are at 6 p.m. and show time is 7:30 p.m.

The World Mixed Martial Arts Awards will be hosted by UFC legend Randy Couture and will feature a night of celebrities from the world of sports and entertainment in a black-tie celebration. The awards show gives fans across the globe the chance to cast their vote on which athletes, brands and industry professionals have made the greatest impact on the fast-growing sport in the last 12 months. The exclusive event is sponsored by Bodybuilding.com, the global leader in online sports nutrition.

“We are delighted to be back on Versus for the second year running,” says Fighters Only President and CEO Rob Hewitt. “The network did a spectacular job last year, bringing the Fighters Only World Mixed Martial Arts Awards to the very fans who voted. Molly is a top-flight presenter who brings glamour and an intimate knowledge of the sport from her time at ESPN. We can’t wait to see the chemistry between her and host Randy Couture.”

Voting is now open for fans to choose winners from between the top nominees. Categories include Fighter of the Year, Submission of the Year, Ring Girl of the Year, KO of the Year and new categories such as Referee of the Year and Best Technical MMA Clothing.

The Pearl Box Office is open Sunday from noon – 7 p.m., Monday from noon – 10:30 p.m., Tuesday and Wednesday from noon – 7 p.m., Thursday and Friday from noon – 9 p.m. and Saturday from noon – 10 p.m. For more information on upcoming events, please call 702-942-6888.

About Fighters Only:

Fighters Only was the world’s first MMA magazine and now produces domestic versions of its magazine in the UK, US, Canada, Germany and South Africa. The UK edition nears its sixth anniversary and outsells any other combat sports magazine in its sector, exporting copies into an additional 23 countries worldwide.

In December 2009, Fighters Only held the sport’s first live ‘Oscars’ style awards ceremony in Las Vegas. The show was aired live via the Internet and then nationally on US and Canadian Television by Versus and internationally in China, Brazil and Scandinavian TV. In the same year, the company partnered with MMA clothing giants TapouT to launch a co-branded clothing line.

About The Pearl:

The Pearl is Las Vegas’ premier concert theater boasting accommodations for up to 2,500 ticket holders. Featuring a stage just four feet from the floor and the furthest seating area being a mere 120 feet from the stage, The Pearl offers the utmost in intimate viewing of your favorite acts. Private and semi-private skyboxes are located on each side of the venue offering private bars, lounges and restrooms. The Pearl is a marvel of modern technology using only top-quality sound and video equipment throughout. Hard-wired to The Studio at The Palms, The Pearl allows artists to create a cost-effective live album with efficiency and without additional venue set-up. The Pearl was voted Best Concert Venue (Vegas Seven), Best Sound (Las Vegas Weekly) and Best Concert Venue (Review Journal’s Best of Las Vegas). For more information, please visit www.palms.com.