COSTA MESA, CA, (July 9, 2026)– The Cold War between the United States and Russia may
be over, but when it comes to mixed martial arts battles in the cage, things are just heating up.
The next salvos will be fired Thursday, October 22 nd , as a Special Edition of Fight Club OC will
feature former members of the United States Armed Forces colliding with their counterparts in
the Russian Elite Regiment for an event like no other.
Get ready for “International War Games,” headlined by USA vs Russia and including MMA
fighters from South Korea, Brazil, Mexico, China, Japan, and Israel, all bringing in their elite
military combatants for a unique pay-per-view event to be aired live from The Hangar at the OC
Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa, California.
Presented by ISME 365 in association with SOCA Fights and created and produced by Tony
Martinez, President of Integrated Sports Media & Entertainment PPV, and promoted by
California Boxing Hall of Famer Roy Englebrecht, “International War Games” aims to support
and celebrate military veterans in gratitude for their service, featuring a full card of exciting MMA
bouts pitting fighters from the USA against Russia, as well as matchups between athletes from
around the globe who have served their country in the military.
“The sacrifices these men have made for their country cannot be underestimated or overlooked,
and’ International War Games’ is an event in which we celebrate their service,” Martinez said.
“Having said that, what better way is there to represent their country than in a sporting event like
this? Mixed Martial Arts is not in the Olympics yet, but this is as close as its going to get.
‘International War Games’ will be a night to remember.”
