Gladiator Challenge Teams Up With The Los Angeles FitExpo 
February 15-17, 2008 at The Los Angeles Convention Center

The Los Angeles FitExpo today announced that it will partner with Mixed Martial Arts event promoter, Gladiator Challenge to host “Evolution”, a night of 15 Full Contact Cage Fights.  The Los Angeles FitExpo,  February 15-17th, 2008 , being held this year at the Los Angeles Convention Center has become California's largest and best known fitness weekend.
 
 Tedd Williams, Gladiator Challenge executive Producer says “The Los Angeles FitExpo runs & operates the hottest 3 day fitness expo in the business, and now it just got even better” with the addition of “ Evolution” on Saturday February 16, at 7:00 pm. 
 
 Erin Ferries, Executive Director of The Los Angeles FitExpo says,  "Mixed Martial Arts is the fastest growing sport in the world and we are honored to be working with a premier event promoter like Gladiator Challenge. MMA competitors are true athletes  that employ the training and nutrition principles of strength, power and fitness, the cornerstone of The Los Angeles FitExpo and our 12,000 plus attendees.”
 
 The Los Angeles FitExpo will feature over 200 Exhibits offering the latest in cutting edge fitness and health products and services. Vendors are coming from around the world to participate with tons of free samples and giveaways available.   The Los Angeles FitExpo 2008 is also pleased to offer attendees a full array of complimentary seminars and demonstrations covering all aspects of fitness, health, strength sport, and nutrition with a special track devoted to Mixed Martial Arts featuring top stars of the sport.
 
 Other contests held during The Los Angles FitExpo 2008  include the NPC Women's Figure Competition (the world's loveliest & fittest women on-stage), the All-American Strongman Challenge (the world's strongest men vie for $10,000 in cash prizes in a series of contests), the Fittest Couple Contest ($2500 and a national magazine photo layout go to the winners), the Scot Mendelson Bench Press Classic, the USPF American Cup Powerlifting, the Fit Expo Benchpress and Deadlift Challenge, and the MaxReps Competitions (offering attendees the chance to win cash in a series of strength competitions).  The 2008 edition is also proud to welcome the premiere of new major events including EVOLUTION, a 15 MMA Cage Fight Card from Gladiator Challenge on Saturday night, The Operation Fitness "Teen Strength and Fitness Challenge", and The Gracie FitExpo Nationals hosted by the legendary Gracie Family of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu fame.  
 
 Gladiator Challenges “Evolution” is a separate ticketed event from the Los Angeles FitExpo and The Iron Man Pro, with all ticket holders getting free Saturday access to the Expo. For complete event details log on to www.TheFitExpo.com <http://www.TheFitExpo.com>  or visit www.GladiatorChallenge.com <http://www.GladiatorChallenge.com>