(Editor's Note: Mixed martial arts is coming to Staten Island in July. The following press release was prepared by the Staten Island Yankees and Premier Fighting Championship)

For the first time since opening gates in 2001, Richmond County Bank Ballpark at St. George will host mixed martial arts title fights as Premier Fighting Championship 24 brings the octagon to the diamond on Saturday, July 15.

Premier FC 24 will feature 30 fighters across 15 match-ups. The full fight card will be announced in mid-June one month prior to the event. Tickets are available starting at $30 and can be purchased here or by calling 718-920-7265.

The official weigh-in on Friday, July 14, with all participating fighters and post-fight party will be held at the Liberty Tavern (382 Forest Avenue). Food and beverage specials will be available at the post-fight party for anyone with a ticket from the night's event.

About Premier Fighting Championship

Premier Fighting Championship (President Karyn Wesch) brings you a live adrenaline-packed Mixed Martial Arts event showcasing MMA's rising stars. Known as "The Proving Ground", competitors from all over the United States and overseas come to establish themselves as the "Champions of Tomorrow". The Premier FC has served as a launch-pad to many Pro fighters who fight regularly for Bellator, World Series of Fighting & The UFC.

About The Premier FC President

Known for her excellent match making skills, Karyn Wesch has served and continues to aid top MMA promotions as a "Match-Maker" and claims her spot as the President of the only Female-Owned MMA promotion in the Northeast. Through creating some of the most electrifying matches, Karyn has developed a recipe she now uses to keep the Premier FC's live event filled with excitement and energy from beginning to end.