Sherwood Valley Casino Announces Free UFC PPV Fights All 2020: Former 2 Time UFC Heavyweight Champion Tim "The Maine-iac" Sylvia to Host Primier Event

WILLITS, Calif., Dec. 24, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Sherwood Valley Casino, the best local's casino in the Mendocino County area, the UFC, and Joe Hand Promotions, Inc. today announced the Willits casino has signed a multi fight pay-per-view deal to show the broadcast UFC fights in the casino during the entirety of 2020. To celebrate one of the biggest Northern California entertainment deals and to kick off the inaugural event, the popular casino also announced that former two time UFC Heavyweight Champion of the World Tim "The Maine-iac" Sylvia will join the casino's fight fans to host the first pay per view show, UFC 246. The televised main event of UFC 246 will offer a much-anticipated showdown featuring the colorful former unified featherweight and lightweight champion "The Notorious" Connor McGregor against Donald "Cowboy" Cerrone in an exciting welterweight matchup. All of the MMA action, including the fights leading up to the main event will be broadcast throughout the casino and for FREE to Sherwood Valley Casino guests and players in attendance.

Doors open at 5 p.m. for the preliminary fights on Saturday, January 18th and the main event is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. General admission to the meet and greet with the former champ is free with your Player's Club card. There will be food and beverage specials at the Creekside Café as well as special cash drawings throughout the night.

As an added bonus, and for the first time ever in the Mendocino County area, Sherwood Valley Casino's Players Club members will have the opportunity to meet and get a free picture and autograph with the one and only Tim Sylvia. In addition, players who earn 100 points that evening will qualify to be entered into a drawing to win an authentic replica UFC championship belt autographed by Tim at the end of the fights.

Renowned for his size and striking ability, Sylvia had been consistently ranked as one of the top three fighters in the UFC Heavyweight division and went on to capture the belt two times. He was narrowly defeated by Randy Couture for a record third attempt. Had the judges scored the bought his way he would have held the record in the UFC for recapturing a title belt three times. He went on to fight for other promotions including ONE Fighting Championships, ProElite and Affliction where he faced Russian Fedor Emelianenko.

"There is nothing like watching your favorite fighters battle it out on the big screen at your favorite "locals place to play" says Michael J. Broderick, Sherwood Valley Casino's General Manager, "but it's not just about the viewing; it's about getting to meet a UFC champion in person and having an unforgettable experience. We are very happy to bring this event to the area for our valued customers and are grateful that the former champ will take time out to visit us and his fans way up here!"

About Sherwood Valley Casino
The Sherwood Valley Casino has a backdrop of the lush coastal forestry that forms the signature scenery of Willits, California, the heart of Mendocino County. Featuring over 220 of the newest and best slots, Sherwood Valley Casino is reputed to be "The Friendliest Little Casino in Mendocino County". Dedicated to providing our guests with an exceptional gaming and entertainment experience, Sherwood Valley Casino's 6,000 square foot, action-packed gaming floor features the Creekside Café for a delicious bite to eat, the most generous players club in the area, and the friendliest customer service around! We are open 24/7, 365 days a year.

For more information please call: (707) 459-7978 or visit the casino online at http://www.svrcasino.com.

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