Huge MMA Event On Diamond Island, Phnom Penh

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Huge MMA Event On Diamond Island, Phnom Penh

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Did anyone go, on Koh Pich? It looks like it was pretty big. MMA/UFC is practically the only sport I could give 2 rats asses about.

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11 September 2014 - Phnom Penh, Cambodia: Asia's largest mixed martial arts organization with a 90% market share, ONE Fighting Championship (ONE FC), announced today that all but one of the fighters have made weight and are ready for ONE FC: RISE OF THE KINGDOM which takes place tomorrow evening at the Koh Pich Theatre in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Chan Reach failed to make weight and will be replaced by Kun Khmer Champion, Sam Ang Dun.

CEO of ONE Fighting Championship Victor Cui stated, "We are very excited about ONE FC: RISE OF THE KINGDOM, being here in Cambodia for the very first time! Our band of world-class mixed martial artists are ready to take Asia by storm tomorrow night here in The Kingdom. Be prepared for a night of unforgettable action where we showcase the talents of local Cambodian fighters in our Featherweight Grand Prix. The response for the fights has been fantastic with the support of Nagaworld and MyTV and we can't wait to put on a spectacular show for all the fans in Cambodia."

In the main event, Adriano Moraes of Brazil battles Geje Eustaquio of the Philippines for the inaugural ONE FC Flyweight World Championship.

Adriano Moraes, said: "I am excited and proud to be fighting for the inaugural ONE FC Flyweight Championship title and I cannot wait to fight in front of all the fans in Cambodia on Friday. I will give my best and earn the Flyweight Championship!"

Geje Eustaquio, said: "It is an honor for me to represent the Philippines to compete for the inaugural ONE FC Flyweight title. Winning it would mean.....

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Re: Huge MMA Event On Diamond Island, Phnom Penh

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the guy i wanted to see didn't make weight. i was a bit disappointed, but not surprised. he was more of a coach anyway.
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jimsocks wrote:the guy i wanted to see didn't make weight.
I just realized that I weigh as much as ALL the fighters that night combined.

With dudes that small, I'm surprised the event didn't get cancelled because of breeze.
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