Mixed martial arts spectacle for The Boardwalk

Eastern Cape fans will be able to see some of the top mixed martial arts fighters in the country in action at The Boardwalk in June.
Mixed martial arts is one of the fastest growing sports around the world, and is very popular in Gauteng, with the local events being every bit as exciting as the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), says Chris Bright of Imagine Fighting Championships (FC) staged in the United States.
Imagine FC decided to stage the event at The Boardwalk to break away from any “cage fighting” stereotypes and highlight the martial arts aspect of the sport, he says.
“This shows the versatility of the Boardwalk International Convention Centre. It is big enough to take a ring-like structure surrounded by hundreds of seats,” says The Boardwalk general manager Clifford Ngakane.
The spectacle attracts millions of fans from around the world because of its speed and energy.
“Mixed martial arts viewership now outstrips boxing by quite some way.
“Fights are fast paced because the mixed martial arts format allows for it more than boxing.
“In professional fights the duration of a bout is three rounds of five minutes each.
“The pace is generally quite high with fighters looking to end the matches from minute one in a variety of ways from knockouts to submissions,” he says.
The event will be taking place at The Boardwalk Convention Centre on Saturday, June 15 from five in the evening.
The one night event is open to male and females aged from eleven to fifty who wish to come watch eighteen martial arts fighters battle it out.
Tickets can be purchased at Computicket for R350.00, R250.00 and R120.00 per person.