XCF: 'Rumble In Race Town' to raise money for injured Corey Hill

by Press Release on Feb 10, 2009 9:52 AM EST

DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA -- Only days away, excitement for the Dyna-Pep Rumble In Race Town is building to a dull roar... Xtreme Cage Fighting Federation has answered the countrywide requests of MMA fans for this historic event to be broadcast live via streaming video on Saturday, February 14th at 7:30 p.m. ET.

"Not only do we want everyone to have the opportunity of seeing this event live, more importantly, Xtreme Cagefighting Federation wants to help raise money for Corey Hill, by providing him a percentage of the streaming video proceeds," says Doug Bland, founder of Xtreme Cagefighting Federation.

Corey Hill, who fights out of Rob Kahn's Gracie Tampa stable, was a junior college national wrestling champion and is considered by many to be one of the top up-and-coming MMA fighters in his division. While fighting in an UFC event this past December, Hill broke his leg in what many are calling one of the most gruesome injuries in MMA history.

"This is awesome; I can't believe the folks at XCF are putting something like this together for me. The doctors say I could be out for 12-18 months so any kind of money coming in is going to be a huge help for me and my family," says Corey. Rob Kahn, Hill's trainer / manager also commented, "It has been an incredible experience dealing with XCF on the Daytona event, I can't get over the generosity and professionalism the Bland brothers have shown in the promotion of this event."

Fans can access the live video stream at the XCF Web site by logging onto www.xcfmma.com. The cost to view the live event is $9.95 and can be paid with by Visa, MasterCard or PayPal.

"Xtreme Cagefighting Federation has the deepest appreciation for all MMA fighters. It doesn't matter what organization you are part of or what school you train with, at the end of the day, we all need to better this sport by helping to support each other," said Bland.

Scheduled to fight on the card are former UFC fighters Frank Trigg, Terry Martin, Jesse Taylor, Jeremy May and Blake Bowman. Also competing is former All-Pro Tampa Bay Buccaneers Defensive End, Marcus Jones and Daytona residents Todd Cutler and Byron Byrd.

Tickets for the Rumble In Race Town are on sale now via www.Ticketmaster.com by phone at 407-839-3900 or at the Ocean Center box office. For more information on the event, please visit www.xcfmma.com or call (704) 701-0904.

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Dana isn’t helping this guy or paying his medical bills?!!!!!?!?

by E.Mac on Feb 10, 2009 10:22 AM EST reply actions

I’m sure he did.. but paying his medical bills isn’t really gonna help him

by RoB on Feb 10, 2009 10:26 AM EST up reply actions

It will help a hell of a lot more if they didnt pay them.

by the spyder on Feb 10, 2009 11:27 AM EST up reply actions

The UFC pays the medical bills for injuries incurred inside the octagon, but that still doesn’t take into account the money they lose out on by not being able to fight. This is great to see, especially coming from an organization that Corey isn’t even a part of. It’s hard not to root for XCF to succeed when they do this kind of thing. It’s also a good marketing move on their part, because it might make people more inclined to order their event online.

by GregC on Feb 10, 2009 1:46 PM EST up reply actions

this is nice.. but they shouldn’t have to do this, the UFC should give him all the money he needs.. Corey needs to retire, he’s never gonna reach the top and unless you’re one of the most popular top guys you won’t make any real money in the sport..

by RoB on Feb 10, 2009 10:23 AM EST reply actions

Didn’t Dana make a statement that Corey’s medical expenses will be paid? If not, he will now.

by VNDK8 on Feb 10, 2009 10:24 AM EST reply actions

The thing is… paying his medcial bills and feeding him because he cannot work are two different things.

by DJ on Feb 10, 2009 11:05 AM EST up reply actions

yeah, very sad situation. Something has to be worked out with compensation.

Jeff is there anything fighters can do besides unionizing to get compensated properly for being hurt in a fight or training for a fight?

by john on Feb 10, 2009 11:35 AM EST up reply actions

i thought dana said that would all be taken care of as long as corey recovered right and took his time? they took care of nate quarry when he was hurt as well, i think the only one they didn’t help was khalib starnes because he let his cut get infected and didnt try to heal correctly.. either way this company seems to be the best promotion around that isn’t the ufc, they take care of fighters,have a decent stable,don’t bad mouth anyone,and aren’t trying to take ppv right away

by randy murders on Feb 10, 2009 12:46 PM EST up reply actions

Corey is going to have to be like the rest of us and heal from his injuries and then live life. Get a job do whatever, these guys all know the risks involved and Im sure there is plenty of shit involved in the contracts that either cover the fighter and or the UFC. If the fighter does not like the contract, as a human with a brain he has the right to not sign it if he feels his well being is not being looked after. Im self employeed and broke my foot severly 3 years ago (I still walk with a limp, and I am healed). I could not walk for close a year and still hobble. Now because we do all contract work (same as MMA fighters), nobody looked after me or my family just because I was working for them at the time. Dude lifes a bitch and no one is waiting to feel sorry for us.

by the spyder on Feb 10, 2009 11:38 AM EST reply actions

Nick Diaz vs. Frank Shamrock set for Strikeforce in April

by JRE on Feb 10, 2009 11:38 AM EST reply actions

that’s a really good cause, i hope it will help corey.

by kazai on Feb 10, 2009 12:05 PM EST reply actions

this guy is a warrior i had high hopes for him will he ever fight again? do you think he would wanna?

by R.E.S on Feb 10, 2009 12:18 PM EST reply actions

Dang looks like there needs to be a union of some kind. Sucks UFC left him to fend for himself.

by Ognitinoc on Feb 10, 2009 2:22 PM EST reply actions

i think the sport has gotten big enough that the ufc can have a fight minimum for their fighters. shouldnt they pay their fighters at least $15,000 for stepping into the octagon, provide medical insurance, and a base workers compensation for freak accidents like this.

does anyone know how boxing or football deals with health insurance for athletes?

by COR on Feb 10, 2009 2:51 PM EST reply actions

Every fighter that steps into the octagon has health insurance.
They are raising money to help him to live and pay bills..
He cant fight for more than a year cause of the leg.

by mike22 on Feb 10, 2009 4:32 PM EST up reply actions

yea sure but there should always be some kind of a compensation when a fighter gets injured like that..

by RoB on Feb 10, 2009 5:56 PM EST up reply actions

This is great. Corey needs all the money he can get at this point. He’s essentially going a year without income. He has a family to support and needs to find a way to earn money while he’s injured.

by DB on Feb 10, 2009 6:00 PM EST reply actions