Philadelphia’s Zach Makovsky defends his World Title vs.

Eduardo Dantas at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City April 13^th

Lyman Good Makes His Return to Bellator for Tournament Qualifier

CHICAGO, Ill. (February 10, 2012) — After a spectacular run through the Bellator Season 5 Bantamweight Tournament, Eduardo “Dudu” Dantas (@Dudantas22) has earned his world title shot. With victories over Wilson Reis, Ed West and the explosive Olympian Alexis Vila, Dantas is just a win away from becoming a World Champion when he battles reigning Bellator Bantamweight world Champion Zach “Fun Size” Makovsky (@ZachFunSize) on Friday, April 13 from Atlantic City’s historic Boardwalk Hall.

Tickets for the event are now on sale and can be purchased online at ticketmaster.com, by phone at (609) 348-7000 and at the Boardwalk Hall box office. Tickets are priced from $50-$150. The event will also be broadcast LIVE starting at 8 p.m. EST on MTV2 and in commercial-free HD on EPIX. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. EST, with the first fight scheduled for 7 p.m. EST. The preliminary card, featuring the area’s top local talent will be streamed LIVE and FREE around the world on Spike.com starting at 7 p.m. EST.

“Our bantamweight division has been electrifying and has provided some of the best Bellator moments,” said Bellator Chairman & CEO Bjorn Rebney. “Zach and Eduardo are two of the greatest bantamweights in MMA today so this should be a really spectacular fight. We always have a packed house whenever we head out to Atlantic City, and I expect nothing less on April 13.”

Widely regarded as the top bantamweight prospect in the world, Dantas stormed through the Season 5 tournament on his way to a title shot with Makovsky. Only 23 years old, the Nova Uniao product brings an incredibly well-rounded attack to Boardwalk Hall, and only has one thing on his mind.

“I’m here at Bellator to win the Bantamweight Championship,” Dantas said. “I plan to not only win the title, but to keep it for many years to come.”

Makovsky enters the cage riding an impressive eight fight win streak, and will look to keep the momentum going in his first career title defense. “Fun Size” currently trains alongside former Bellator Lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez at the Philadelphia Fight Factory and plans on using his wrestling prowess to dominate Dantas.

“I want to dominate everyone I compete against, but at the same time, I don’t feel like I have to make any kind of statement,” Makovsky said. “I just want to continue getting better and do the best I can every time I enter the cage. I don’t pay attention to the rankings because I feel like that's going to put extra pressure on me. I just look forward to defending my belt on April 13.”

The night will also see the return of Lyman Good (@thegoodcyborg), who rejoins Bellator after nearly a year away from the cage. Good will battle LeVon Maynard, and has his sights set on regaining the form that made him Bellator’s first Welterweight Champion.

“Nothing makes me feel more alive than getting back into that cage,” Good said. “I’ve got a lot of momentum behind me for this fight, and looking forward to getting back to doing what I love. I’ve put in a ton of preparation for this, and just want to reintroduce the MMA world to what I can bring to the table.”

Bellator 65 will also host the semifinals of the promotion’s Season 6 Middleweight Tournament. Maiquel Falcao (@falcaomma), Brian Rogers (@Brogthepredator), Giva Santana (@Givasantana) and Vitor Vianna (@Vitorvianna) headline the stacked tournament and should provide fireworks.

The Boardwalk Hall event will be loaded with local talent, including Pennsylvania native and fan favorite Duane Bastress taking on Pino Cruz, as well as Bellator veteran and Philadelphia resident Tim Carpenter battling Ricardo Romero.

For more information, visit Bellator.com, follow Bellator on Twitter @BellatorMMA, follow Bellator Chairman & CEO Bjorn Rebney @BjornRebney and check out Bellator on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Bellator

About Bellator Fighting Championships

Bellator Fighting Championships is a Mixed Martial Arts promotional company headquartered in Chicago. Bellator, Latin for Warrior, is partnered with entertainment industry leaders Viacom and Fremantle Entertainment, and is the world’s leading tournament-based mixed martial arts organization. Bellator’s Founder, Chairman & CEO Bjorn Rebney is an experienced fighting sports and entertainment professional with a deep commitment to the purity and integrity of the sport of MMA and its athletes. Bellator Fighting Championships’ executive team is comprised of top industry professionals in the areas of live event production, television production, fighter relations, venue procurement, sponsorship creation/development, international licensing, marketing, advertising, publicity and commission relations.

About MTV2

Available in approximately 80 million homes MTV2 is man's best friend. Since its launch in 1996, the network has reflected the subversive interests and behaviors of young men with a compelling and diverse programming line-up inspired by ordinary guys who do extraordinary things. MTV2 is part of Viacom Media Networks, one of the world’s leading creators of programming and content across all media platforms. For more information, go to www.mtvpress.com or follow us on Twitter @MTVPress.

About EPIX

EPIX, a joint venture between Viacom Inc. (NYSE: VIA and VIA.B), its Paramount Pictures unit, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. (MGM) and Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF), is a next-generation premium entertainment channel, video-on-demand and online service launched on October 30, 2009. With access to more than 15,000 motion pictures spanning the vast libraries of its partners and other studios, EPIX provides a powerful entertainment experience with more feature films on demand and online and more HD movies than any other service. It is the only premium service providing its entire monthly line-up of new Hollywood titles, classic feature films, original series, music and comedy specials through the linear channel, video-on-demand and online at EpixHD.com, the leading online destination for movies.

EPIX has made the commitment to deliver the industry's most expansive online collection of movies, making more than 3,000 titles available on EpixHD.com. The service is available to over 30 million homes nationwide through distribution partners including Charter Communications, Cox Communications, DISH Network, Mediacom Communications, NCTC, Suddenlink Communications and Verizon FiOS.

TICKETS FOR

Ringling Bros. and Barnum &Bailey^® Presents BARNUM BASH

 An All New Gold Edition

ON SALE in Atlantic City on February 10

BARNUM BASH is the Most Spectacular Circus Party of the Century!

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ (February 6, 2012) – Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Presents BARNUM BASH^SM introduces the Ringling Bros.^® Ringlettes, who are the stylish hosts of the swankiest circus party in town. The Ringlettes are ready to invite Children of All Ages in on the hippest circus spectacular that The Greatest Show On Earth^® has ever produced and is coming April 19-April 22, 2012 to Boardwalk  Hall in Atlantic City. Tickets go on sale Friday, February 10 at 10 a.m.  

The fun begins as soon as the audience enters Ringling Bros. Presents BARNUM BASH with a rockin’ Pre-show party happening directly on the arena floor. Party goers can learn fresh dance moves from Ringling Bros. clown DJ Dean, style in glitzy costumes, learn balancing and juggling skills, meet and take photos with circus stars, and even step behind the curtain for an exclusive backstage experience which includes an up-close look at the most exotic animal menagerie only at BARNUM BASH.

Ringling Bros. Presents BARNUM BASH has assembled the most amazing international acts including the Mighty Dmytrio, Motorcycle Mania, Epic Asian Elephants, Wheel of Steel, and Hand Balancers. All are tricked-out for the circus party and ready to perform wild feats of wonders and strength, to contemporary pop music and in 21^st century Barnum style. Everyone who is anyone is invited to the party, except Anton, a loveable, goofy hipster clown, who just wants to be part of the fun. Ringling Bros. Presents BARNUM BASH is all the rage with outlandish thrills, hilarious high-jinks and majestic animals, but can Anton, with his non-stop laughable antics, persuade us all that there’s not just one right way to party!?! 

The action at Ringling Bros. Presents BARNUM BASH begins an hour before show time at the Pre-show Party – FREE to all ticket holders.  One Ring. A Thousand Memorable Moments. Don’t miss this opportunity to get closer than ever to The Greatest Show On Earth! Get your tickets today!

Tickets range from $20-$80. A special $12 opening night offer is also available for the Thursday, April 19 performance at 7 p.m. To save 20% on non-VIP seats, customers can purchase tickets online with use of the customer code BHALL until Thursday, February 9. For more information, visit www.Ringling.com or visit us on Facebook.

All seats are reserved, and tickets are available at all Ticketmaster locations, by calling 800-736-1420 or at ticketmaster.com and at the Boardwalk Hall Box Office. For group rates and information, call 609-348-7023.

2012 AHL ALL-STAR CLASSIC BRINGS EXCITEMENT TO ATLANTIC CITY

WITH A LINEUP OF FAN FRIENDLY ACTIVITIES

Atlantic City, NJ – On Sunday, January 29 and Monday, January 30 the 2012 AHL All-Star Classic will take place at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City. Pitting the top players from the AHL’s Eastern Conference against the best of the Western Conference, the Classic will begin with the AHL All-Star Skills Competition on Sunday, January 29, at 3 p.m.; the AHL All-Star Game will follow on Monday, January 30, at 7 p.m.  In addition to the two main events, other fan friendly activities will be happening around town to celebrate this exciting event in Atlantic City. Several local organizations will also be involved in the festivities.

Mascot Alert!

As the days near to the AHL All-Star Classic, visitors and locals should be on the lookout for the invasion of AHL hockey mascots in Atlantic City. From beavers to bulls to multiple dog species, there will be something for everyone! During game intermission on Monday night, the mascots will take the ice on the newly renamed “Art Dorrington Ice Rink” at Boardwalk Hall. They will also be out and about around Atlantic City to cheer on their teams’ All-Star players. Who knows where they may pop up!

Local Connections

Local organizations will also be lending their talents to support the 2012 AHL All-Star Classic in Atlantic City. Two South Jersey based singing groups will be performing “The Star-Spangled Banner” and “O Canada” on both days. On Sunday, January 29, the Skills Competition will kick off with a performance by the all-female vocal group, the Star Spangled Singers. This a capella ensemble is comprised of seven voices with a wide repertoire of different musical styles. The Star Spangled Singers have appeared at a variety of ceremonies and community and sporting events including Philadelphia Phillies baseball games. On Monday, January 30, Stockapella, the a capella singing group from Richard Stockton College, will be belting out both national anthems for game day. Stockapella was founded in 2006 and consists of fifteen student vocalists.  The group was just recently in the quarterfinals of the International Championship of Collegiate A Capella held at Rutgers University.

A few of the players and coaches involved in the 2012 AHL All-Star Classic also have some of their own local ties. Philadelphia hockey fans are most likely very familiar with Eastern Conference All-Star goalie and current Adirondack Phantom Michael Leighton, who helped the Philadelphia Flyers reach the Stanley Cup Finals in 2010. They may also remember current

Hershey Bear and Eastern Conference All-Star captain Boyd Kane, who played for both the Phantoms and the Flyers from 2003-2005 and 2006-2009. Kane was the captain of the last Phantoms Calder Cup championship team in 2005. Western Conference All-Star goalie Matt Hackett is the nephew of Jeff Hackett who played for the NHL for 15 years, including a run with the Philadelphia Flyers in the 2003-2004 season. Additionally, former coach and player of the Philadelphia Flyers and Phantoms, John Stevens, will be honored and inducted into the American Hockey League Hall of Fame during AHL All-Star Weekend in Atlantic City.

No stranger to northern New Jersey, former assistant coach of the New Jersey Devils Kurt Kleinendors is one of the coaches for this year’s 2012 AHL All-Star Eastern Conference team. Kleinendorst is currently the head coach of the AHL’s defending Calder Cup champion Binghamton Senators. Local fans may also be interested in knowing that Eastern Conference All-Star Kyle Palmieri of the Syracuse Crunch attended Saint Peter’s Prep in Jersey City, NJ and calls Montvale, NJ home.

On Sunday, January 22, local hockey organizations will break in the ice at Boardwalk Hall in preparation of the 2012 AHL All-Star Classic. The Atlantic City Sharks and the Mount Laurel Jaguars from the Bantam Class of New Jersey’s Youth Hockey League will face off at 2:00 p.m. These teams, comprised of students ages 13-15, will be the first to play on the 2012 AHL All-Star Classic ice. With a group ticket buy to the All-Star Classic, other teams and organizations can participate in fan experience packages. To purchase, call (609) 348-7023.    

Social Events

Caesars Atlantic City, a sponsor of the 2012 AHL All-Star Classic, will be hosting two social events during All-Star weekend.  On Sunday, January 29, the Post Skills Party will take place at 5:30 p.m. in Caesars Palladium Ballroom. This event will include a chance to meet and mingle

with the players, grab an autograph or photo, enjoy complimentary beverages, interactive game stations, music, and more. On Monday, Caesars Atlantic City will present the 2012 AHL All-Star Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Ceremony in their Caesars Circus Maximus Theatre. The AHL Hall of Fame recognizes and celebrates individuals for their outstanding achievements and contributions.

Tickets

Ticket holders of the 2012 AHL All-Star Classic will also receive special incentives. Hockey fans who attend Sunday’s Skills Competition will have the opportunity to take part in an autograph session with the All-Star players. This will commence at 5 p.m., following the completion of the competition.  On Monday, The United Way of Atlantic County will be hosting the Chuck-A-Puck contest at Boardwalk Hall. During the game, fans will have the opportunity to stop by the United Way booth to purchase foam pucks which they will be able to “chuck” onto the ice for a chance to win a cash prize. A portion of the proceeds from this contest will benefit the United Way of Atlantic County.

Tickets for the 2012 AHL All-Star Classic as well as the two Caesars hosted events can be

purchased at the Boardwalk Hall Box Office, all Ticketmaster locations by calling 800-736-1420

or at www.ticketmaster.com. All-session tickets are priced at $52, $37, and $32. Single-session tickets are $12, $16, and $13 for Sunday’s Skills Competition and $31, $22, and $19 for Monday’s All-Star Game. Family four packs can also be purchased for only $79 and include four tickets, four hot dogs, and four soft drinks (must be purchased in advanced).  Ticket discounts are available for groups of 15 or more. For Group Sales call 609-348-7023. The 2012 edition is presented by the Atlantic City Convention & Visitors Authority, the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority, Caesars Atlantic City, and the AHL.

VINTAGE TQ MIDGET CARS, FORMER DRIVING GREATS, SET FOR TENTH ANNUAL AC INDOOR RACING EVENTS

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ (January 5, 2011) - Twelve TQ (three quarter) midget cars of the past and many of the same drivers who raced them decades ago are eager to get their wheels turning once again in Atlantic City’s Boardwalk Hall. The 10th edition of the event under the direction of Len Sammons and staff is planned for Friday and Saturday nights Feb. 3-4, 2012.

The dozen cars include the former John Wehrle no. 02, to be driven by Johnny Coy Jr.; Jimmy English’s no. 4, to be driven by Jim Maguire; the former Howard Boyd no. 43 to be driven by Hank Rogers Jr.; and Mike Osite’s no. 81 to be driven by Bobby Cicconi.

The Vintage TQ Midgets join four classes of race cars, the powerful TQ (three quarter) Midgets, wild dirt 600cc Micro-Sprints, rugged Slingshots and bullet-like Champ Karts will be in competition.

Other Vintage TQ entries are the John Fick no. 11 with Dick Peterman driving; Gary Mondschein’s no. 10X with its former driver and owner Bruce Kindberg behind the wheel; the former Charlie Smith no. 5 driven by 1960s Midwest favorite Bobby Hamilton; and Art Lawshe, original and current owner and driver of his no. 22.

The driver roster for the four competition classes stands at sixty-eight TQ teams, forty-five Champ kart teams, close to twenty-three dirt 600cc Micro Sprint cars and drivers, and twenty-six Slingshots are pre-entered to date.

That number is expected to grow steadily with three weeks remaining prior to race time. Upward of 200 teams are expected to be vying for starting berths in the four feature races.

Rounding out the Vintage TQ Midget teams are the former Tom DeMasco no. 18 to be driven by Drew Fornoro; the former Fred Brink no. 54 with Paul Weisel driving; the former Bud Piersig no.10 to be driven by Wayne Laucious; and Bill Force’s no. 26 that he will drive.

The Vintage TQ midgets will be displayed on Friday, Feb. 3 throughout Boardwalk’s Hall spectator concourse with many of their drivers and owners on hand to sign autographs.

A warm-up session is scheduled for Saturday afternoon, Feb. 4. Cars will then be displayed and drivers will be available for autographs and photos during the interactive evening Fanfest session prior to the beginning of racing program.

Drivers will hand out full-size souvenir pennants to the first five hundred youngsters during Fanfest as well.

The Vintage TQ program has been assembled by noted racing engineer Gary Mondschein, who himself was a TQ Midget and full size Midget driver for many years.

Racers wishing to enter any of the divisions competing in Atlantic City may find entry and rule information available at aarn.com.

Tickets for the Atlantic City event are on sale now at Ticketmaster outlets online at www.ticketmaster.com and at the Boardwalk Hall box office. Ticket prices remain the same as the past event. Premium seats sell out quickly.

Additional information can also be obtained by calling the show office (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.) at 609-888-3618.
TQ Midget entries are also pouring in for “The Coffee Cup”, the indoor race scheduled for Providence, R.I. on March 10-11, 2012 at Dunkin Donuts Center. Previous winner Ted Christopher, Billy Pauch Sr., Steve Craig, Frank Fischer, BJ MacDonald and Jonathan Reid are among those who have joined Paul Lotier Jr., who was the first entrant for the March event.

Racers wishing to join in the TQ Midget action at Dunkin Donuts Center may find entry and rule information available at aarn.com.

Tickets for the Dunkin Donuts Center Indoor Race event are on sale at Ticketmaster outlets online at www.ticketmaster.com.

AHL ALL-STAR ROSTERS TO BE ANNOUNCED WEDNESDAY
Fan Balloting presented by Reebok begins Thursday

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League will be announcing the playing rosters for the 2012 AHL All-Star Classic on Wednesday, January 4, at 3:00 p.m. ET.

Both the Eastern Conference and Western Conference rosters will be announced at this time.

In addition, 2012 AHL All-Star Classic Fan Balloting presented by Reebok will begin Thursday, January 5, at noon ET on the official Web site of the AHL at theahl.com and on the Official American Hockey League Fan Page at facebook.com/theahl.

Fans will have the opportunity to vote for the starting lineups for the 2012 AHL All-Star Game by visiting theahl.com or facebook.com/theahl and completing the official Reebok AHL All-Star Fan Ballot. By completing the official ballot, fans will also be entered to win a grand prize of a team-signed authentic 2012 AHL All-Star jersey. Ten more winners will each receive an official 2012 AHL All-Star Classic T-shirt.

On-line fan balloting at theahl.com will end at noon ET on Monday, January 23, 2012.

Tickets for the 2012 AHL All-Star Classic – which include admission to both the 2012 AHL All-Star Skills Competition at 3 p.m. on Sunday, January 29, and the 2012 AHL All-Star Game at 7 p.m. on Monday, January 30 – are on sale now at the Boardwalk Hall box office, all Ticketmaster locations, by calling (800) 736-1420 or at www.ticketmaster.com. Tickets are also available for the Post-Skills Party (January 29, 5:30 p.m.) and the 2012 AHL Hall of Fame Induction & Awards Ceremony (January 30, 11 a.m.) at Caesars Atlantic City.

The 2012 AHL All-Star Classic will feature the top young talent in the American Hockey League competing in an internationally televised showcase from historic Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City. Of the 562 players to take part in the AHL All-Star Classic since 1995, more than 93 percent have competed in the National Hockey League, including Patrice Bergeron, Dan Boyle, Daniel Briere, Ryan Callahan, Brian Campbell, Zdeno Chara, Jimmy Howard, Miikka Kiprusoff, Ryan Miller, Zach Parise, Pekka Rinne, Bobby Ryan, Martin St. Louis, Jason Spezza, Eric Staal, P.K. Subban and Tomas Vokoun.

The 2012 AHL All-Star Classic is presented by the Atlantic City Convention & Visitors Authority, Caesars Entertainment, the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority and the American Hockey League. For destination information about Atlantic City, please visit www.atlanticcitynj.com.