UFC Fighter Mark Muñoz Returns to Manila!

March 6, 2013 by Leave a Comment

Balls channel brings UFC middleweight star and top contender Mark “The Filipino Wrecking Machine” Muñoz to the Philippines for a weekend of wresting clinics, public training sessions, and guestings on ABS-CBN shows beginning March 8 (Friday).

Munoz will visit his native roots for the second time in a year and bond with his Filipino fans in a series of wrestling clinics at select universities and fitness venues. Also get to know the “Filipino Wrecking Machine” more as he talks about his craft on ABS-CBN programs “Bandila” and “It’s Showtime”.

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Munoz has been featured on a three-part special shown on ABS-CBN Channel 2 titled “UFC sa ABS-CBN: Mark Muñoz, The Ultimate Pinoy Fighter” which delved into the life of the Filipino-American mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter and his journey to become the number 1 contender for the UFC Middleweight belt.

Meanwhile, fans can watch “The Filipino Wrecking Machine” offer a sneak-peek at his training regimen at the SM Mall of Asia Music Hall on March 10 (Sunday) beginning 3:00 p.m. Fans will also get the chance to meet Mark, have their photos taken, and win premium Team Munoz merchandise signed by the renowned Pinoy UFC fighter.

Limited-Edition Team Munoz Gear such as hoodies, shirts, and caps will be sold at the event and can also be bought at the ABS-CBN Store, G/F ELJ Building, ABS-CBN Compound and online at the abscbnstore.multiply.com.

The UFC Mark Munoz Media Tour is brought to you by Balls (SkyCable Ch. 34 & Destiny Cable ch. 36). Balls has previously brought to the Philippines other premier UFC fighters such as future UFC Hall of Famer BJ “The Prodigy” Penn, former Light Heavyweight champion and UFC Hall of Famer Chuck “The Iceman” Liddell, Brandon “The Truth” Vera, and current UFC Welterweight champion Georges “Rush” St-Pierre.

Balls channel is available on SkyCable Platinum, SkyCable Gold, SkyCable Silver and over 200 quality cable operators nationwide. For more updates, visit www.ballschannel.tv, like their official fan page on Facebook, www.facebook.com/BallsChannel and follow them on Twitter, @ballschannel.

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Mark Muñoz Manila Visit Postponed Due to Floods!

August 10, 2012 by Leave a Comment

Champion UFC fighter Mark Muñoz, dubbed as “the Filipino wrecking machine,” was scheduled to visit Manila this weekend for a media tour and series of mixed martial arts workshops.

Due to the harsh weather conditions that have hit Manila this week, Balls Channel, regretfully has decided to postpone Muñoz’s visit to a later date. “Mark is closely monitoring the situation in Manila and understands what needs to be done to help those that have been affected by the flood. Mark looks forward to meeting his Filipino fans in the near future,” says Jojo Neri-Estacio, Balls channel head. A spokesperson from UFC sends this message of support, “Hopes and prayers to Manila residents during this rough weather.”

On his website http://www.markmunozmma.com, Muñoz posted this statement, “I am sad that the UFC Manila Tour on Aug 12th at MOA has been postponed, but I am more worried about our fellow Pinoys – mga bata, lolos and lolas – in the flood waters. I know Filipinos are a resilient people. We will come out of this a stronger people. We always do…”

For further updates on the new schedule for “The Filipino Wrecking Machine Mark Muñoz,” tune in Balls Channel (Sky Cable channel 34) or log on to ww.ballschannel.tv.

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Filipino UFC Fighter Mark Muñoz Arrives in Manila for the UFC Media Tour 2012!

August 8, 2012 by Leave a Comment

Ultimate Fighting Championship’s Mark Muñoz is set to meet his Filipino fans for an afternoon of training and a meet and greet session at the SM Mall of Asia Music Hall on August 12, Sunday, starting 4:00 p.m.

Fans will be given the chance to meet and chat with Mark as well as have their photos taken and items signed by the “Filipino Wrecking Machine”. To be one of the lucky fans selected to meet the UFC middleweight star, log on to www.ballschannel.tv for details on how to join the fan promo that ends on August 8.

The renowned Filipino fighter will arrive in Manila on August 10 for a weekend of exclusive interviews, guestings on ABS-CBN shows and wrestling clinics at select universities.

Meanwhile, Balls will broadcast UFC 150, a rematch from UFC 144 between UFC lightweight champion Ben “Smooth” Henderson and Frankie “The Answer” Edgar. Edgar will try to get his lightweight title back and give Henderson his first UFC loss but the current champ won’t give his hard-earned title easily. The fight will air on Balls on August 12, Sunday, 10:30 a.m.

Always tune in to Balls and be updated on the biggest events in sports from all over the world. Balls channel is available on SkyCable Platinum, SkyCable Gold, SkyCable Silver and over 200 quality cable operators nationwide. For more updates, visit www.ballschannel.tv, like our official fan page on Facebook,www.facebook.com/BallsChannel and follow us and @ballschannel on Twitter.

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Balls Channel airs live via satellite UFC on Fuel TV 4: Muñoz vs. Weidman this Thursday!

July 12, 2012 by Leave a Comment

Mark “The Filipino Wrecking Machine” Muñoz returns inside the octagon after suffering an elbow injury to face Chris “The All-American” Weidman on UFC on Fuel TV 4 live via satellite, Thursday, on Balls.

This is Muñoz first fight since he picked up a fourth consecutive victory in a bout against Chris Leben.He was scheduled to fight Chael Sonnen but the severity of his injury forced him out of his bout. Now, the Filipino Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) fighter is back in action, determined to be the ultimate contender for the UFC middleweight title.

Muñoz, one of the best fighters on the ground will give his best to take Weidman down. His specialty, ground-and-pound is one of the best in the division.

But Weidman won’t be grappled down easily. The undefeated “All-American” will try to make excellent use of his reach advantage. He will use his jabs which will enable him to be outside the range ofMuñoz’s takedowns.

Find out who will rule inside the octagon on UFC on Fuel TV 4: Muñoz vs. Weidman this Thursday (July 12) at 8:30 a.m. live on Balls. Also watch part three of his special three-part documentary on “UFC sa ABS-CBN: Mark Muñoz, The Ultimate Pinoy Fighter” on Saturday (July 14), at 11:30 p.m. on ABS CBN.

Always tune in to Balls Sky Cable ch 34 and be updated with the biggest happenings in the world of sports. Balls channel is available on SkyCable Platinum, SkyCable Gold, SkyCable Silver and over 200 quality cable operators nationwide. Visit the ABS-CBN Social Media Newsroom (SMN) at www.abscbnpr.com for the latest updates, photos, videos, interviews, and presscon podcasts. Follow @abscbnpr on Twitter and ‘like’ it on Facebook athttp://facebook.com/abscbnpr.

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